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YACEP Courses
This was a transformative journey that gave me new life skills that I will continue to use and strengthen through practices that were taught at Samyama.
Christine Carder
YACEP Courses
Our Courses offer something for everyone from absolute beginners, to seasoned practitioners, teachers, healers and guides.
Receive comprehensive teachings from core concepts that have transformed our lives. Our emphasis on experiential learning is amplified with inspiring yoga philosophy and a synthesis of eastern wisdom and western science. We want to ensure that you go home with more tools for your kit as you continue to practice, integrate and share. Explore education that is both enriching and enjoyable at Samyama.
Each course offers 20-35 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits (YACEP), required for certified yoga instructors. However, you do not need to be certified to enjoy the benefits of a Samyama course.
“I am very impressed with how well they have balanced all the elements of the training. There was time and space for theory, practice as well as deep self-inquiry and fun.”
Olga Rafalska
Dates and Fees
Spiritual Heart Silent Meditation Retreat
- Oct 30, 31 and Nov 1 – 3 day
- Nov 24, 25, 26 – 3 day
- Dec 11, 12, 13 – 3 day
- Dec 27, 28, 29 – 3 day
- Dec 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 – 5 day
Tuition fee: US$333 to US$999
3-Day Retreat
- Mar 31 – Apr 2, 2026
- Jul 28 – Jul 30, 2026
- Dec 9 – 11, 2026
5-Day retreat
- Mar 31 – Apr 4, 2026
- Jul 28 – Aug 1, 2026
- Dec 9 – Dec 13, 2026
Tuition fee: US$399 to US$555
What’s Included
- 20-35 hours of immersion into yoga, meditation and pranayama:
- At least two 90 min yoga, meditation and pranayama (breathwork) classes per day
- Lectures and discussions about yoga philosophy and theory
- Practical assignments
- Three nourishing, detoxifying vegan meals per day to support your body’s healing
- Unlimited fresh drinking water – please bring your own reusable bottle
- Private WhatsApp group with fellow retreat participants and facilitators for continued connection and support
We Offer Discounts for Additional Courses!
- Book 2 courses together and get 5% off the total
- Book 3 courses together and get 7% off the total
- Book 4 courses together and get 10% off the total
Payment plans are available upon request. Please contact us.
* Accommodation not included. Please contact our team via [email protected] for recommendations of places to stay.
The silent meditation retreats are designed to imitate a solitary cave retreat – complete silence and minimal contact with the outside world. The group setting provides the feeling of solidarity yet each individual has ample space to go deeply into their own unique experience. Silence is a luxury and the less you speak, the less your brain has to work. The more the brain slows down, the easier it is to enter into deep states of meditation.
If you’ve explored yoga or meditation and feel called to go deeper, to touch the subtle energy behind the practice, this is a powerful (and beginner-welcoming) place to start. The focus here is experiential. Rather than long lectures or heavy theory, you’ll be immersed in the practices themselves: kriya, mantra, breathwork, and subtle energy cultivation. We’ll offer just enough context to support your process, so you can feel it in your body, not just understand it in your mind.
About Samyama
A peaceful sanctuary for exploring holistic, authentic, and grounded approaches to healing and spirituality. Indulge in delectable meals at our vegan restaurant and experience rejuvenation at our healing center equipped with a steam sauna, ice baths, and a roster of diverse healers. Our meditation and yoga halls are dedicated spaces for non-dogmatic teachings from wisdom traditions passed down from teacher to student. Honoring yoga’s ultimate goal of spiritual liberation, we also celebrate the profound physical, mental, and emotional healing that unfolds along the path.
Our location
Ubud, Bali has emerged as a premier destination for yoga and spirituality. The very name, Ubud, translates to ‘medicine,’ highlighting its historical significance as a sacred hub for healing and purification. The pervasive, nurturing energy here often feels like a comforting embrace.
Samyama is situated to the south of central Ubud, within the community of Kumbuh, Mas. Tucked away from the main thoroughfares, we rest along a tranquil road, providing a peaceful retreat just a 10-15 minute drive from the town center (subject to traffic conditions). Our location, nestled amid picturesque jungle and rice fields, offers the best of both worlds: proximity to town life and a serene escape from the hustle and bustle, a quality our guests particularly appreciate.
Our Policies
Deposit & Payment Policy
Deposit fee US$85 for 3-day retreats
Deposit fee US$135 for 5-day retreats
* The fee for any course must be paid in full at least 14 days before the start date of the retreat. If balance remains unpaid, the booking is not confirmed.
Refund & Cancellation Policy
- A participant is eligible for 100% refund of a deposit if Samyama is notified at least 120 days prior to the retreat start date.
- A participant will be eligible for 50% refund of a deposit if Samyama is notified at least 90 days prior to retreat start date.
- There will be no refund of deposit if participation is cancelled less than 90 days prior to retreat start date.
- Date change without loss of deposit is possible if Samyama is notified at least 60 days before the retreat start date. We allow one date change to save your deposit. Deposit must be used for a retreat offered within the next 12 months.
- In all circumstances, when a refund is made, transfer charges will be covered by the participant, not Samyama. This means Samyama will deduct the transfer charge from the total refund sent.
- A participant is eligible for 50% refund of the total retreat fees if Samyama is notified at least 7 days prior to the retreat start date.
- There will be no refund of deposit or retreat fees for cancellations made less than 7 days before the retreat start date.
- If a participant must cancel after paying in full and cancellation is made more than 7 days before retreat start date, the participant may use their balance (total retreat fees – deposit) to book another course at a later date that starts within 12 months. This means, the participant will need to pay another deposit to compensate for the last minute cancellation.
- There will be no refund of deposits or retreat fees paid for no-shows, unless major incidents such as death or natural disaster. Force majeure incidents are at the discretion of Samyama management.
Other Policies
- No special discounts are applied on early bird or flash sale prices.
- Please note that we have limited residential spots and usually no residential spots are left for last minute booking.
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