Science meets spirituality
About
Barefoot Yoga School is tucked away on the picturesque south coast of Sri Lanka, immersed in nature and crafted by the co-founders in a sustainable manner that honours the slower pace of island life and culture - giving back to community and offering sustainability beyond the mat.
This unique setting provides an exceptional space for students to learn and grow, ultimately becoming qualified teachers and facilitators at the end of their studied and time at BYS.
Our programs successfully study the balance between science and spirituality throughout the modules. Our curriculums have been thoughtfully developed over the years since Barefoot's inception in Australia in 2018, before our co-founders fell in love with this island and settled in Sri Lanka.
The courses are practical, applied, and rich in experiential learning, with personal growth being as vital as the high-quality education provided.
"BYS has been one of the most transformative experiences of my lifefar beyond anything I could have imagined, read, or heard. It surpassed all my expectations."
The Barefoot way
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Intentionally small group trainings (12-14 people)
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We choose quality over quantity
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Sustainability efforts: read more here
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5% goes back to Sri Lankan community projects
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Science meets spirituality
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Unique school & setting
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Food & accommodation included
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Our teachers are down to earth & experienced
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We're inclusive of all ages & abilities
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Thriving community of over 400 students worldwide
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Our Calendar
2026 intakes
200HR October 1st fully booked
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50HR Breathwork & Ice Bath YTT
November 28th fully booked
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2027 intakes
200HR Jan 10th fully booked​
200HR March fully booked
300HR April 18th fully booked
200HR July 10th ENROL NOW
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*Register your interest in future programs here:
Celebrating our international community of 400+ members worldwide
Our Commitment to Sri Lanka
At Barefoot Yoga School, our commitment goes beyond teaching yoga; it's about being an integral part of the Sri Lankan community. We prioritize social responsibility by valuing people, planet, and community, ensuring that our impact here is meaningful and positive. Our year-round presence allows us to create secure jobs and develop programs that not only benefit our students, but also our local team. Tuition fees help support free yoga classes, english classes and vocational training for our team members so that they too can experience the benefits of Yoga and self development.
Beyond our own team, we proudly donate 5% of every students deposit to local projects, each one has a goal of raising 5,000 Australian dollars. The school itself was built sustainably, using reclaimed, recycled and antique materials
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​We prioritize and encourage careful waste management and maintain a low-waste (and delicious) menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and dishes. By celebrating Sri Lankan flavours, we not only support our local farmers and reduce our carbon footprint but we can also offer our guests an authentic culinary experience!
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