Hi, I’m Dev! I am the founder of Bija Yoga Institute and an international yoga educator. For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of teaching yoga across the globe, leading retreats, workshops, and teacher trainings where people connect deeply both with the practice and with themselves.
My own yoga journey began at seventeen, during a time of deep introspection and longing for clarity. Not long after I had left behind my college studies in religion and education to fully dedicate myself to yoga. What began as a personal passion grew into a lifelong calling to guide others on their paths of practice and self-discovery.
At Bija Yoga Institute, we honor the eight-limb system of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga and draw inspiration from the Ghosh and Iyengar lineages. Our programs bring traditional teachings to life in ways that are both practical and deeply transformative, helping students embody yoga as a way of life.
Join Dev Watson, founder of Bija Yoga Institute, and our global team of expert teaching faculty for a 200-hour yoga alliance certified yoga teacher training on the sacred island of Bali, Indonesia. This program's lead trainers are Dev Watson, Tori Lubecki, and Anya Beaumont.
At Bija Yoga Institute, we believe in a truly immersive approach to yoga education. Over the course of 22 powerful days, this all-inclusive training program invites you to step away from life’s distractions and fully embrace the practice of yoga. Surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your passion, you’ll live and breathe the teachings in an environment designed for profound connection, growth, and self-discovery.
Our curriculum is grounded in the eight limb system of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga and traditional yogic philosophy, while embracing modern perspectives to make the concepts clear and accessible to today's practitioners. Your studies will include, classical āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, mantra, historical texts, energetic anatomy, teaching techniques, sequencing, and more. Through a balance of lectures, practice, and experiential learning, our trainees develop a deep understanding of yoga as both a discipline that can be taught and an overarching way of life. They not only develop effective teaching practices but also learn how to embody the principles of yoga in their day to day experiences, emerging as confident teachers and knowledgeable ambassadors of yoga.
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Bali’s lush landscapes and sacred energy, this training is the perfect setting for transformation. Whether your goal is to deepen your personal practice or step boldly into the role of a yoga teacher, this immersive training will leave you inspired, empowered, and prepared to share the gift of yoga with the world.
Upon completion, you’ll receive Yoga Alliance accreditation and join a global network of supportive, like-minded yogis united by a shared commitment to the practice and teachings of yoga.
-Welcome to Bali, your home for the 22 days as you immerse yourself in 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.
-You’ll arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and be transferred to our villa via group transfer.
-Check into your villa at Sumberkima Hills and take some time to settle in
-This evening, we will come together for our first shared meal and opening ceremony.
-We begin each morning with practice led by Devon or another one of the lead trainers, preparing the mind, body, and energy for a full day of training to come.
-After morning practice we have breakfast, followed by our daily schedule that consists of three training sessions along with meal times and breaks allotted throughout the day.
-Training sessions are the main portion of each day, consisting of lectures, posture clinics, workshops, practice teaching, guest speakers, presentations, educational games/activities and training content that will build throughout the program.
Daily Schedule:
6AM - MORNING PRACTICE
7:30AM - BREAKFAST
9AM -SESSION ONE
12PM - LUNCH
1PM - SESSION TWO
5PM DINNER
7PM SESSION THREE
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-After today's morning practice, your day is free to rest, study, and explore beautiful Bali.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-After today's morning practice, your day is free to rest, study, and explore beautiful Bali.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-Morning practice is followed by our three immersive sessions, with breaks for meals and time to integrate what we have learned in between.
-We are in the final stretch of our YTT! As usual, morning practice and breakfast start our day.
-We will complete our final instructional session, bringing everything we have learned to a joyous conclusion.
-Enjoy a delicious lunch before we complete our written practicum.
-Dinner and an inspiring documentary conclude our day.
-Our typical morning routine of morning practice and breakfast starts another day of practicum.
-From 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with meals and extra breaks included, faculty will observe each trainee’s final practicum teaching demonstration.
-In the evening, we come together for a special dinner on the beach, watching the waves and celebrating one another as we toast to our success!
-Today is our final full day in Bali and the culmination of our three weeks alongside one another.
-We enjoy one last special morning practice together, followed by breakfast.
-Our final training session wraps up our program content.
-After lunch, our afternoon is free to explore our retreat’s grounds, rest and rejuvenate, or perhaps partake in a self-arranged excursion or spa treatment; you deserve it!
-At 5:00 pm, our graduation ceremony celebrates our completion of this intense and transformative training. Draped in marigolds and surrounded by a golden glow of candles, we pay respects and gratitude to ourselves and one another for embarking on this journey.
-It’s time to head home, leaving here transformed and inspired. Indulge in a nutritious farewell breakfast and hugs to our classmates before heading to the airport.
