Men’s yoga teacher training at YogaFX Bali is a 6-day hybrid MasterClass led by Mr. Ian Terry, E-RYT 500, and many men begin it as drop-in students in our Seminyak and Canggu studios. You finish with a Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and a Bikram Hot 26&2 200-hour certificate.
This guide is for the man who already walks into a Bali hot room and now wonders if he could stand at the front of one.
It follows the route we see most often: a free guest pass, regular classes, a conversation with Mr. Ian, then the training itself. Below you will find the real format, the price, what the research says and what graduates told us.
Men’s Yoga Teacher Training Starts With a First Class
Most men who choose men’s yoga teacher training with us did not plan to teach on day one. They came for the heat, the 90-minute class, or a stiff back after surfing, lifting or a long week at a desk. Then one question changed the plan: could I lead this?
That question’s a good sign.
A teacher has to know the sequence in his own body before he explains it to anyone else, and the studio is where that knowledge starts.
Each class in Seminyak and Canggu runs the same sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises, spoken from a script. There is no music and there are no demonstrations. The room uses natural tropical heat, about 40 degrees C at 40% humidity, not electric heaters.
If you have not tried a class yet, read hot yoga as a man: your first class on a free guest pass first. Then come back here once the room feels familiar.
Men who later move into teacher training often describe the same shift. They stop asking can I survive this? and start asking how does the teacher do that? You may notice it too:
- You hear the words. You start noticing the timing and tone of the dialogue, not only the postures.
- You watch the corrections. You wonder why the teacher adjusts one stance and leaves another alone.
- You count the room. You catch yourself judging how the group is breathing, not just your own breath.
If two of those sound familiar, you are ready to look at the next step. The 6-day Bikram Hot 26&2 teacher training in Bali is built for exactly that moment, and it fits around work better than a month-long residential course.
From Bali Drop-In to Teacher: The 6 Steps
The route from first class to certified teacher is short, but each step has a different question attached. The table below shows where each step happens and what you decide there.
| Step | Where it happens | What you do | What you decide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Free guest pass | Seminyak or Canggu studio | Take your first 90-minute class | Whether the heat and the fixed sequence suit you |
| 2. Regular classes | Either studio, open 06:00 to 22:00 daily | Practise the same 26&2 sequence again and again | Whether you want to understand it from the front of the room |
| 3. A conversation with Mr. Ian | WhatsApp or the contact page | Ask about fit, health and timing | Whether a 6-day format works with your job and family |
| 4. Pre-Course Preparation | Online, at home | Work through philosophy, anatomy and the dialogue online | How you will pace your preparation |
| 5. The 6-day intensive | Soham Wellness Center, Seminyak | Practise, teach and take corrections every day | Whether you can deliver the dialogue calmly in the heat |
| 6. Certification | End of the training week | Earn Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and Bikram Hot 26&2 200-hour certificates | Where and how you will teach next |
Notice that steps 1 and 2 don’t commit you to teach. You can stop after either one and still have gained a practice. That is why we suggest the studio first: the best way to judge men’s yoga teacher training is to spend a few weeks inside the room it was built for. That is the same advice we give anyone weighing a course.
Where Men Stand in Yoga Today
The room is still short of men. In 2022, the age-adjusted share of US adults who practised yoga was 16.9%, according to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. For men the figure was 10.3%, against 23.3% for women (NCHS Data Brief 501).
That gap doesn’t mean men dislike yoga. It means many men have never seen a man teach it. A male teacher gives the next guy in the back row a quiet signal that this room is for him too. For a Bali studio, where visitors and expats of every background come through the door, that signal matters. Men’s yoga teacher training is one practical answer to the gap.
What Your Mat Time Already Teaches You
By the time you consider men’s yoga teacher training, you have already done part of the work. Regular classes build four things the training relies on:
- Heat tolerance. You know how your body behaves at 40 degrees C and when to rest.
- The sequence. You can follow the order of the 26 postures without glancing at your neighbour.
- The rhythm of the words. You have heard the dialogue many times, even if you cannot recite it yet.
- Your own weak spots. You know where your hamstrings, hips or shoulders complain first.
These are not small advantages. A trainee who arrives with them can spend the six days learning to teach instead of learning to cope. That is why we point guest-pass students to the studio before men’s yoga teacher training.
What the Training Adds That a Class Cannot
A drop-in class lets you follow. Men’s yoga teacher training teaches you to lead. The difference is bigger than most men expect, because leading adds listening, seeing and speaking to the work you already do with your body. That is what men’s yoga teacher training adds.
| Skill | In a drop-in class | In the 6-day training | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| The dialogue | You follow it | You learn to deliver it with timing and clarity | Delivery improves with repetition, and you can track it |
| Alignment | You feel it | You learn to see and explain it in other bodies | Seeing someone else’s posture is harder than doing your own |
| Correction | You receive it | You learn to give it kindly and precisely | Good feedback is specific and short |
| Presence | You watch the teacher | You teach fellow trainees and get feedback | You find your voice before anyone pays to hear it |
| Credentials | None | Yoga Alliance RYT 200 plus Bikram Hot 26&2 200-hour certificate | Two credentials in one week |
Who leads the week
The person at the front shapes the whole week. Mr. Ian Terry is an E-RYT 500 with more than 12,000 teaching hours. From 2014 to 2019 he trained alongside the founder of the Bikram Hot 26&2 method, and he is a Master Trainer of the Republic of Indonesia Yogasana Sports Federation.
Since 2017, YogaFX has trained 1,500+ teachers from 80+ countries.
Mr. Ian leads the training himself, and he can be direct. One graduate described him as tough when needed and loving when called for. Men who like clear standards tend to enjoy that style, because feedback is specific and nobody has to guess where they stand.
People often search for yoga teacher training for men, or male yoga teacher training, as if it were a separate course. It isn’t. At YogaFX the MasterClass is one programme, and every trainee learns the same 26 postures, the same 2 breathing exercises and the same dialogue.
What differs is the reason men give for coming. Some want to deepen their own practice. Some want a second career. Others want to share something that helped their back, their stress or their sleep. Whatever your reason, the training treats you as a teacher in the making, not as a special case.
That equal footing is part of the appeal. You are corrected on the same details as everyone else, and you are applauded for the same small wins.
What the Research Says, and What It Does Not
Many men want evidence before booking, and that’s sensible. The research on heated yoga is real, but it has limits, so here are both.
Mood and mental health
Nyer and colleagues reported a randomised controlled trial in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry in 2023. Adults with moderate-to-severe depression took community-delivered heated Hatha yoga classes or joined a waitlist, and the trial lasted 8 weeks. The authors randomised 80 participants and analysed 65.
The abstract reports that more yoga participants (59.3%) than waitlist participants (6.3%) had a response of 50% or more on the depression scale.
One limit matters for men: 81.5% of the 65 people analysed were women, so the findings say little about men on their own. The participants were class attenders, not trainees. Read the result as encouraging, not as a guarantee.
Heat and staying safe
Heat puts a real load on the body, and a hot room makes you sweat heavily. The Mayo Clinic advises that you stay hydrated to help your body sweat and maintain a normal body temperature. In practice, that means drinking before and after class, resting when you need to and building up gradually.
If you have heart disease, high blood pressure or another health condition, check with your doctor first. This is general information, not medical advice, so please consult a healthcare professional about your own health.
What Graduates Say About the Training
Graduates describe the week better than we can. These are verified YogaFX Google reviews of the training behind men’s yoga teacher training, shown with first names only.
This was one of the most amazing trainings I’ve ever experienced.
Liz, Google review, 2025
It was amazing Yoga practice, my body feel change and it is the best training for you who want to be yoga teacher.
Reva, Google review, 2019
Amazing yoga teacher training.
Nyoman, Google review, 2024
In total, students have left 150 Google reviews and 50 Yoga Alliance reviews, plus 357 YouTube video testimonials. They come from men and women, beginners and experienced teachers.
Is Now the Right Time? A Self-Check
Before you book, weigh the week against your own life. Men’s yoga teacher training may fit if:
- You practise often enough that the sequence already feels familiar.
- You’re curious about teaching, whether as a second career, a side income or a way to share the practice.
- You value clear standards and feedback you can act on.
- You can free up five working days and prepare online beforehand.
It may feel wrong if you’re picturing a slow retreat with free afternoons, because the days are full.
If you’re still unsure, build your practice for a few more months first. If you are over 40 or 50, you are in good company, and our guides to yoga for men over 40 in Bali and what it is like to lead the hot room as a male teacher in Bali show what the path looks like in real studios.
Dates, Price and Your Next Step
The next batch runs from Sunday 24 January 2027 to Friday 29 January 2027 at Soham Wellness Center in Seminyak. The Early Bird fee for men’s yoga teacher training is US$1,899, against the normal US$1,999, a saving of US$100. You can also spread the cost: instalments begin at US$250 a month, interest-free.
Your next steps are simple:
- Book a free guest pass and take a class in Seminyak or Canggu.
- Message Mr. Ian and the team and ask your questions.
- Start the online Pre-Course Preparation once your place is confirmed.
- Fly to Bali for Sunday check-in and train through to Friday.
If you want the full programme breakdown, including how the online and in-person parts connect, read the hybrid programme guide for men on our teacher training site. When you message us, ask which spots are still open.
FAQ
Do men teach yoga?
Yes. Men teach yoga in studios, gyms and teacher trainings around the world, even though far fewer men than women practise it. In 2022 only 10.3% of US men practised yoga. A male teacher can make a first class feel less intimidating for other men who are unsure about the room.
Can a beginner do yoga teacher training?
Some people do. For men’s yoga teacher training, though, we suggest taking classes at the studio first. A few weeks of practice shows you whether the heat and the fixed sequence suit you. Then message Mr. Ian to talk through your experience, your health and the best timing for you.
Can you do yoga teacher training over 40?
Yes. Many men train in mid-life, often to stay strong and mobile and to share the practice. The 6-day hybrid format helps because you need about five days off work, not a month. Speak to Mr. Ian first if you have any health concerns.
Is the heat a problem for a man new to hot yoga?
The heat is a real load, so build up gradually. Drink water before and after class, rest when you need to and tell the teacher about any health condition. Men with heart disease or high blood pressure should see a doctor before they start.
Is this an official Bikram Choudhury teacher training?
No. YogaFX runs its own independent course and is not an official Bikram Choudhury teacher training. Mr. Ian Terry spent five years, 2014 to 2019, training alongside the method’s founder, and graduates receive Yoga Alliance RYT 200 plus the Bikram Hot 26&2 200-hour certificate.
Still have questions? Message Mr. Ian and the YogaFX team through our contact page and we will answer them personally. You can also book your free guest pass and come and see the room for yourself before you decide anything about the training.
Mr. Ian Terry