Which is better for a 200-hour yoga teacher training: Goa, Bali or Thailand?
Yoga Nisarga runs a 21-day, 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-certified teacher training in all three places. Goa has the lowest fees, from €1,400 non-residential, and three meals a day. Thailand, on Koh Samui, sits between the two on residential fees. Bali, at a resort near Ubud, has the highest.
- All three are 21 days (20 nights) with a Yoga Alliance certificate of completion.
- Fees for a shared standard room: Goa €1,800, Thailand €2,299, Bali €2,800.
- Goa residential includes three vegetarian meals Monday to Saturday; Thailand and Bali include two meals a day.
- Pick by budget, dates and the setting you want to live in for three weeks.
If you have decided to train with us but not where, this guide puts the three courses in one table. Everything about our own programmes is taken from the Goa, Bali and Thailand course pages as they stand today; check those pages for current dates and availability.
The three courses side by side
| Detail | Goa | Bali | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where | Our centre near Mandrem beach, North Goa, India (about a 5-minute walk to the beach) | Om Ham Retreat & Resort, a 10-minute drive from Ubud centre, among rice fields | Koh Samui, Thailand |
| Length | 21 days, 20 nights | 21 days, 20 nights | 21 days, 20 nights |
| Batches | Several a year. See current Goa dates | Several a year. See current Bali dates | Several a year. See current Thailand dates |
| Non-residential | €1,400 | €1,700 | €1,700 |
| First room tiershared / single | €1,800 / €2,000 | €2,800 / €3,000 | €2,299 / €2,499 |
| Second room tiershared / single | €2,100 / €2,300 | €3,000 / €3,300 | €2,650 / €2,850 |
| Third room tiershared / single | Not offered | €3,400 / €3,600 | €2,900 / €3,200 |
| Meals, residential | Three vegetarian meals, Monday to Saturday | Two vegetarian meals a day, Monday to Saturday | Two vegetarian meals a day, Monday to Saturday |
| Rooms | Standard (non-AC) or superior (air-conditioned), both with attached bathroom and hot shower | Resort rooms with en-suite bathroom and individually controlled air conditioning | Standard, superior and deluxe; the superior and deluxe list air conditioning |
| Certificate | Yoga Alliance certificate of completion | Yoga Alliance certificate of completion | Yoga Alliance certificate of completion |
| Early bird | €200 listed on every batch | €200 listed on every batch | €200 listed on every batch |
Non-residential means the training only: manual, certificate and Wi-Fi, with no room or meals. Fees are those on each course page. Our Goa cost guide breaks the Goa fees down further.
Weather and when each batch runs
Weather is one reason to choose between batches, so match the dates on each course page to the seasons. According to Wikipedia’s climate summary for Goa, the southwest monsoon runs June to September. For Koh Samui, the heaviest rainfall typically comes from mid-October to early December. In Bali, the west monsoon runs from about October to April, with the most rain from December to March, and May to September is the drier season. Weather varies year to year, so treat these as general guides (sources checked October 2026).
Who each one suits
Goa suits you if
- You want the lowest fee: Goa is the cheapest of the three at every room level.
- You want three vegetarian meals Monday to Saturday in the residential package.
- Your dates fall outside Goa’s June to September monsoon (see the weather note above).
Thailand suits you if
- You want an island setting and a residential fee between Goa and Bali.
- You want a choice of three room tiers.
- Your dates fit one of the batches on the Thailand course page.
Bali suits you if
- The setting matters most: a resort among rice fields near Ubud.
- You are comfortable with the highest residential fees of the three.
- Your dates fit one of the batches on the Bali course page.
Practical notes: visas and travel
Entry rules depend on your passport and change often, so treat these as starting points and confirm with the official source before you book. India: the government e-Tourist visa has a 30-day option that covers a 21-day course; apply online at least 4 days before arrival, and the fee depends on your country (official portal). Thailand: in 2026 the cabinet approved revised visa-exemption rules giving most nationalities 30 days visa-free, with some getting other periods (Asia News Network, 2026). Bali: a visa on arrival costs about IDR 500,000 for 30 days and can be extended once, though a rise was reported as proposed and not yet official (Inivie, October 2026; use Indonesia’s official immigration site to apply). We cannot advise on your individual visa; ask the embassy of the country you are travelling to.
Flights, visas, travel insurance and personal spending are not part of any of our fees.
FAQs about choosing a centre
- Which of the three is cheapest?
- Goa. Non-residential is €1,400 in Goa and €1,700 in Bali and Thailand, and a shared standard room is €1,800 in Goa, €2,299 in Thailand and €2,800 in Bali.
- Is the certificate the same at all three?
- Yes. Yoga Nisarga is Yoga Alliance certified (RYS 200), and graduates of each course receive a Yoga Alliance certificate of completion.
- Do the start dates differ between the three?
- Yes. Each course runs several batches a year, and the dates differ by centre. The current dates are on the Goa, Bali and Thailand course pages.
- Are meals included?
- In the residential fee, yes. Goa includes three vegetarian meals Monday to Saturday; Thailand and Bali include two meals a day. Non-residential fees include no meals at any centre.
- Do I need a visa?
- Probably, depending on your passport. India uses an online e-Tourist visa, Thailand gives most nationalities a visa-free stay, and Bali offers a visa on arrival. Check each government’s official site for your nationality.
- How do I choose?
- Start with your dates and budget. If more than one fits, choose the setting you would most like to spend three weeks in. You can also ask us about any of the three.
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