Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center

This is not a Yoga studio where classes run back to back and everything blends into one. There is a different rhythm here — slower, grounded, and somehow very honest in the way Ashtanga is held. After class, you can just stay. Talk a little with the teachers, share a coconut with other students, linger in the space without any rush. It naturally stretches time in a very simple way. Prem and Radha run the place — strict in what they do, but also very playful, warm, and full of life. They shape the atmosphere without trying to. It just feels easy to be there. Finding a right shala and solid teaching in Ashtanga is not something you take for granted, even in places like Bali. I’ve been by Radha & Prem three times already and will be happy to come back again;) And somehow it’s not even about the studio itself. It’s about the feeling you leave with — the people, the presence, the flow during practice, and how quietly everything settles afterward. 🙏 Namaste

During the 5 weeks I spent at Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre (Jan/Feb ‘26) I felt very welcome and supported. Radha and Prem are not only incredibly experienced practitioners, they are also wonderfully caring, generous-hearted, wise and perceptive teachers. I was encouraged to challenge myself yet within appropriate and personalised reach, which meant my practice evolved quickly and safely. My experience at the shala was strengthening, exhilarating, cleansing, and a panacea for my soul. Hope to see you again soon Radha and Prem 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Being in a presence of these two sweet Souls, Radha and Prem, was a safe embrace for my body and soul. Their enchanting little paradise, yoga shala is so peaceful and serene, that I wouldn’t want to leave at the end of the sessions. Also in the midst of the practice I never felt rushed, forced or judged, but grounded and supported. I can say, this was probably the same for all of us there, because every other practitioner’s breathing - movements were steady, soft, yet powerful. What is also important to mention here: after I spent many years as a student and assistant teacher at the main shala in Mysore, next to Saraswathi Jois, -daughter of Pattabhi Jois- I developed a strong sense of principles of the lineage. So what was the most refreshing surprise and unique gift for me with Radha and Prem, that their teaching perfectly aligns with the teaching of my Guru, Saraswathi Jois. And so for me, getting rid of egoistic views, but staying loyal to the lineage, to the method of Pattabhi Jois is one of the most respected features in an ashtanga yoga teacher. So thank you, thank you, thank you! Hope to be back soon with you! Blessings and love, Tami

Practiced four weeks of Mysore and joined the intensive. Thank you Prem and Radha ❤️ My approach to practice has changed for the better. No pain. Sustainable. I also learned a lot about Ayurveda. Beginning of a new journey for me here. Grateful for the consultation. I now have actionable next steps to improve my energy and life in general. Here is your place to practice Ashtanga if you’re in Bali. No doubt! 🙏🏻❤️

I spent three weeks at Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Center and it completely shifted how I see yoga. Anthony Prem Carlisi and Radha Carlisi are truly some of the most insightful and genuine teachers I’ve come across. Their approach goes far beyond the physical practice. It’s not about chasing perfection, it’s about understanding yourself through discipline, consistency and taking real time for yourself. What stood out most is how much they emphasise that Ashtanga yoga is a practice you live, not just something you do on the mat. That perspective helped me unpack a lot of my own perfectionism and shift how I approach both yoga and my day-to-day life. The teaching feels personal, grounded, and honest. You’re not just another student in a class. They actually see you, guide you and challenge you in a way that will stay with you. If you’re looking for something deeper than surface-level yoga, this is the place. I left with a stronger practice, but more importantly, a completely different mindset. Would go back without hesitation, and I hope to spend more time learning from them again 🧡