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Where to study and practise yoga.
Find places to deepen your practice, explore a different teaching tradition or train as a yoga teacher. Start with the schools and courses listed in each destination.
Rishikesh
The yoga capital of the world, on the banks of the Ganges
Best time: October to November and February to April
Ubud
Bali’s jungle-wrapped yoga heartland
Best time: April to October
London
Every style of yoga in one city
Best time: All year
Bali
Island of temples, rice terraces and yoga shalas
Best time: April to October (dry season)
Goa
Beach yoga on India’s west coast
Best time: November to March
Mysuru
The birthplace of Ashtanga yoga
Best time: November to February
Lisbon
Yoga schools and teacher training
Singapore
Yoga schools and teacher training
Canggu
Surf, studios and cafés on Bali’s west coast
Best time: April to October
Chiang Mai
Yoga schools and teacher training
Montreal
Yoga schools and teacher training
Kathmandu
Yoga schools and teacher training
Kerala
The home of traditional Ayurveda
Best time: October to March
Paris
Yoga schools and teacher training
Brooklyn
Yoga schools and teacher training
Cape Town
Yoga schools and teacher training
Srirangapatna
Yoga schools and teacher training
Melbourne
Yoga schools and teacher training
Tokyo
Yoga schools and teacher training
Taipei
Yoga schools and teacher training
Madrid
Yoga schools and teacher training
Athens
Yoga schools and teacher training
Guide
Choosing where to study
People travel to study yoga for different reasons: to learn in the place a tradition comes from, to give a training their full attention, or simply to practise somewhere quiet. These pages describe what each destination is known for, when the weather is kindest and which schools we list there.
Things to weigh up
- The kind of study
- Some places are known for a particular tradition, such as Ashtanga in Mysuru or Ayurveda in Kerala. Others offer a wide mix of styles and short retreats.
- Season
- Monsoon, heat and peak holiday periods change both the experience and the cost. Each page gives the months most visitors prefer.
- Daily life
- Ashram towns can be quiet, vegetarian and alcohol-free. Beach and island destinations are livelier. Read about the place as well as the course.
- Practicalities
- Check entry requirements with official government sources, arrange travel insurance, and confirm fees and refund terms with the school in writing.
Once a place catches your attention, ask the school about dates, fees and accommodation. Leave time to check travel and entry requirements before you book.