A First-Timer’s Guide to Yoga Retreats in Bali, Indonesia

1. What are the best places for a yoga retreat in Bali, Indonesia?

Bali is recognized as a yoga, health, and wellness hotspot the world over because of its strong spiritual culture. The Hindu lineage is one of the reasons why yoga retreats in Bali have flourished, making yoga part of Balinese everyday life. Find secluded yoga retreats in the jungle and rice paddies of Ubud, or choose yoga retreats on the seaside in Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, and Nusa Lembongan. This year-round destination is perfect for a yoga holiday and easy to combine with side activities as meditation, detox, and yoga teacher training.

2. Why is Bali the perfect place for a yoga retreat?

Bali, with its picturesque beauty combined with its natural serenity, makes for a perfect backdrop for yoga retreats. So, whether you want to have a self-care weekend with your gal pals, or reconnect as a couple, Bali has spaces for all kinds of travellers. For those wanting to begin or nourish a meditation practice, silent retreat centers, and courses are available in various ashrams. Bali is the ideal place to dive deeper in your yoga practice with world-class yoga teaching hosting retreats year-round. Affordable yoga teacher training centers, retreat centers, and studios are commonplace. Bali’s scenic views are bound to take a person deeper into her practice.

3. When is the best time for a yoga retreat in Bali?

The best time to visit Bali is from April to October, this is the tourist dry season. For a yoga retreat, on the other hand, you do not always only have to go for the nice weather and you can book a retreat (cheaper) all year round. For example, the humidity in the rainy season is perfect for yoga and the warm air, just like with hot yoga, ensures that your muscles warm up, making you more flexible.

4. Where can you find a yoga retreat in Bali?

Whether you are looking for something luxurious or affordable, there is something for everyone! Do you want to combine yoga with learning to surf? Then it is best to look at one of the yoga and surf retreats in Canggu, Seminyak or Kuta, places that lie on the coast. If you prefer to combine yoga with a relaxing environment and an ultimate wellness experience, go to Ubud in the middle of the island. Ubud is known for its multitude of spas. With over 1200 spas in Bali, you can find a variety of Acupuncture, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Ayurveda, Qigong, and much more.

• The Yoga Barn Ubud Yoga Retreats
  ADDRESS: Jl. Hanoman Jl. Raya Pengosekan Ubud, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
  You can’t have a list of the best yoga retreats in Bali without including The Yoga Barn, possibly the most famous yoga studio in Ubud. The studio’s retreat packages are very straightforward—choose a three-, five-, or seven-night retreat. Each comes with unlimited yoga, lodging in a shared or private room, and complimentary breakfast. Because the yoga barn sits in the center of Ubud, you’ll be near restaurants and cafes, hikes through rice fields, and popular sights like the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Tegenungan Waterfall.
• Balitrees Retreat Traditional Yoga Homestay
  ADDRESS: Megati, Sedandan, Tabanan, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82162, Indonesia
  To experience what a yoga retreat in Bali was like before it became popular with travelers, stay at Balitrees, a very traditional homestay. While there, you’ll practice Yoga Watukaru, a style developed in Bali in the 600s A.D. Yoga Watukaru has a strong focus on chakra, mediation, and flowing between poses, rather than holding them. Balitrees is in the tiny town of Sesandan and all retreats include lodging at the homestay, traditional Balinese meals in a group setting, unlimited Watukaru yoga, and community-run cultural activities like tours to waterfalls and visits to a butterfly garden. It’s also very affordable, as far as Bali yoga retreats go.
• Udara Bali Yoga, Detox & Spa Retreat
  ADDRESS: Jl. Pura Kramat, Cemagi, Kec. Mengwi, Seseh, Bali 80251, Indonesia
  Interested in a less structured yoga retreat in Bali? Then consider a retreat at Udara Bali, which offers a build-your-own retreat option. Every day, you’ll have unlimited access to yoga ranging from Vinyasa flow to water yoga, as well as a daily 60-minute massage, full meals plus a tea service at the on-site organic cafe, and access to a spa with a steam room, jacuzzi, and plunge pools. You can do as little or as much yoga as you’d like in the ocean-view shala, making it an excellent retreat for anyone not quite ready to commit to full-time study.
  

5. What makes a yoga retreat in Bali unique?

A yoga retreat can be perfectly combined with your holiday in Bali. Book the retreat before or after the tour, or use the retreat as a base to discover the island.

Whether you are looking for something luxurious or affordable, there is something for everyone! With beautiful villas, accommodations in Bali are relatively cheap, so you can quickly find a gem.

The spiritual wellness culture is unique on this island. Combine your yoga retreat with a Balinese massage, wellness treatments, cooking courses, or learn to surf!

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