Welcome to Himalayan Yoga Association. We have arrived in Japan from the birthplace of yoga, India to spread the authentic and traditional yoga practices to this country full of wisdom in the people. This course covers the first half of the foundational 200 hours yoga teacher training course.

In our yoga schools in Rishikesh, India and Bali Yoga School in Ubud, Bali, this course is completed in 12 days with an intense daily yoga class schedule starting from the sunrise time until the sunset time. You have options to join for the second half of the 200 hours yoga teacher training course in Japan or our other yoga school branches in the world, or you also can choose online course to complete the 200 hours yoga teacher training course after successfully completing this first half of the 100 hours yoga yoga teacher training course.

If you have never practiced yoga before or you have no idea what yoga is, this is the best thing you can give yourself and find out why yoga is fascinating so many souls in all over the world. Start your yoga journey with authentic, top-leading yoga school from the world capital of yoga, Rishikesh in India.

Arrival & Departure Dates:
The course starts on 1st of every month at 5:00 PM with the opening ceremony & orientation program, In order to attend the opening ceremony of the course you should arrive at school a day before from the starting date of the course. The course completes on 11th of every month at 7:00 Pm with graduation & fire ceremony performed by the graduates & their masters, Departure date is 12th of every month before 12:00 Pm afternoon time.

What is the best way to arrive at Bali Yoga School ?
The best and most convenient way to travel for Bali is to take a flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport Denpasar Bali . Denpasar Bali airport is merely 38 kms from school.As soon as you book your flight, forward us your flight details and we will send our driver to receive you from Denpasar Bali airport.

Note : Pick up charge is 30 USD extra from Ngurah Rai International Airport Denpasar to school.

Each time you work on a yoga pose or practice pranayama, you intensify your capacity to exercise control over your focus, breath and  body. Likewise, as you delve deeper into the yogic philosophy, you will find yourself eating, sleeping and thinking like a yogi!  And when it comes to eating, diet certainly plays a significant role. 

It is a known fact, that food is an important element and life-giving energy to the human body. The quality and type of food impact our physical and mental well-being.

When nutrition is talked of from a yogic perspective, it includes much more than just the nutritional content of the food. As a full-fledged yogic practice demands the proper supplementation of the body with nutrients, the energetic aspect of nutrition is also to be taken into consideration while determining your choice of diet.

Meat or no meat?- The dilemma

Many yogis are faced with this question. As heard from many, practitioners feel that after long hours of practice, there comes a point when they do not really feel right or ready to consume non-vegetarian food anymore!

So what is the correct yogic diet (Sattvic Diet)?

Have you ever observed the impact that your food intake has been having upon your practice of yoga?  It has been evident that some foods might wreck internal turmoil in the form of bloating or other such digestion disorders. On the other hand, there are some foods that are said to be more subtle and suitable to the body and mind.

The concept of Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga, enlightens us on the impact of different foods on our overall physical, spiritual and mental well-being. As per Ayurveda, “Sattva” denotes purity in quality of  the self-control and spiritual well-being as apparent in the form of intelligence, virtue, awareness and happiness. Thus foods that are sattvic, promote purity in terms of both mind and body. They help nurture the mind – one that is clear, filled with compassion and keeps calm.

Following Sattvic diet

The good news for yogis is that Sattvic foods are absolutely vegetarian! Thus no animals are harmed in the making of such foods as they do not contain any animal products. These foods should be naturally cultivated and should not include any harmful preservatives, additive substances or artificial flavors.  

What does a Sattvic diet or Food consist of?

A sattvic diet generally includes:

• Fresh, organically grown  fruits and vegetables
• Nuts and whole grains
• Dairy – based foods example ghee (clarified butter ) and milk
• Lentils
• Beans
• Oils that are plant-based
• Foods with mild sweetness containing natural and unrefined sugars
• Spices such as turmeric, ginger, coriander, basil and cinnamon

How is Sattvic diet beneficial?

A sattvic diet aids in sharpening your intellect. According to the Bhagavad-Gita, the sattvic diet is said to be light and easy–to–digest. Being enriched with prana or purity, it fosters positive thoughts and satisfaction of the mind.  Following such a diet can keep you alert, refreshed and peaceful.