Embarking on a yoga retreat in Bali offers an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your practice, enhance your well-being, and experience the magic of this enchanting island. Recognized for its abundance of best yoga retreats, Bali has garnered global attention for its unique blend of tradition, spirituality, and natural beauty, providing an ideal backdrop for a transformative yoga holiday. From the lush landscapes of Ubud to the trendy beachside town of Canggu, the island’s diverse offerings cater to a wide range of preferences, ensuring that every yogi finds their perfect retreat centre.
As you explore the captivating world of Bali yoga retreats, you’ll discover an array of options, from luxury yoga retreats in Ubud to surf and yoga getaways in Canggu. Each retreat centre offers its unique charm and specialized programs, providing opportunities for both beginners and seasoned practitioners to deepen their yoga practice, learn from experienced yoga teachers, and indulge in an unforgettable yoga holiday.
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Ubud is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, lush rice terraces, and serene atmosphere. Retreats in Ubud, such as the tranquil Watukaru Yoga Center, offer a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga while basking in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscapes. In contrast, Canggu’s yoga retreats provide a lively fusion of surf, spa, and yoga experiences, making them ideal for those seeking a more dynamic yoga holiday.
One of the top yoga retreats in Bali, Mondo Surf and Lifestyle Village, combines the best of both worlds, offering unlimited yoga classes, spa treatments, and surf lessons amidst the breathtaking coastline. Meanwhile, Pelan Pelan Bali invites you to embrace a more leisurely pace, with daily yoga sessions, Balinese massages, and opportunities to explore the local culture.
As you contemplate which yoga retreat in Bali is best for you, consider the variety of yoga styles and additional offerings available. From vinyasa yoga to yoga on the beach, the island’s diverse retreats cater to every interest and skill level. Additionally, many retreats provide daily yoga and meditation classes, ensuring that your yoga holiday is as enriching as it is rejuvenating.
No matter where you choose to stay, a Bali yoga retreat promises an unforgettable experience. With opportunities to deepen your yoga practice, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore the island’s captivating beauty, a yoga retreat in Bali is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Best Time to Go to Bali?
Immersing oneself in the rejuvenating world of Bali’s yoga retreats is a sublime experience, and choosing the perfect season to embark on this transformative journey is crucial. The ideal window to indulge in a yoga retreat on this enchanting island lies between April and October, when the dry season graces Bali with its gentle presence. During these sun-drenched months, the skies remain mostly clear and azure, while the lush landscapes radiate vitality, providing the perfect backdrop for deepening your yoga practice. This period offers a harmonious blend of optimal weather conditions and inspiring surroundings, ensuring that your Balinese yoga retreat experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
Our Reviews of the Best Yoga Retreats in Bali
Yoga Retreats in Ubud
FIVE ELEMENTS WELLNESS RETREAT
Fivelements offer a wide range of wellness retreats, ranging from detox and transformational retreats, inspiring therapeutic retreats and inspiring culinary retreats (just look at their website- your mouth will water immediately!). Combining a beautiful blend of Balinese healing therapies, sacred arts, living foods, yoga, meditation, breathwork and pranayama in a luscious green location and with budget-friendly prices, you’ll heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. If you’re looking for something authentically Balinese, you most definitely try this yoga retreat in Bali.
Prices start: From $230 USD per night
Style of yoga: Hatha and Yin Yoga
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THE YOGA BARN – Fasting and Cleansing Yoga Retreats
If you’re looking for more than just the standard Bali yoga retreat, check out this powerful juice cleanse and detox retreat. With an option for either three days or seven days, this retreat will help you rest and recharge, detoxify so you feel lighter, more energetic and ready to tackle life head-on.
Expect delicious fresh juices and daily talks on health, self-healing, self-love, hydration and digestion, a colon hydrotherapy session, yoga or meditation classes, Infra-red sauna sessions, massage, exclusive gift bag and book plus an ayurvedic acupressure foot massage. You’ll also get some much-needed personal time on this life-changing yoga holiday so that you can feel healthier both inside and out. Accommodation isn’t included but can be arranged- simply contact them for more details.
Prices start: From USD $289.00
Style of yoga: [Please contact organisers for more info]
Food: Juices and nut milk (juice cleanse)
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Dates available throughout the year.
NAYA UBUD BOUTIQUE RETREATS
If you’re looking for a luxurious yoga retreat which gives you a taste of Balinese culture whilst making you feel absolutely spoilt, head along to the yoga retreats offered at Villa Naomi. This place is tucked between Agung, Jungutan, Bebandem, Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesian plush gardens and rice paddies but also within a stone’s throw of Ubud so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.
You’ll start your day with a delicious fresh juice and breakfast as you look out over the beautiful tropical landscape, and go on to enjoy daily morning yoga or meditation classes, swimming in the private pool, massage, spa treatments (not included) and even excursion into the surrounding area. What makes this one really stand out is the fact that you also have full WI-FI service, so you can stay connected whilst you’re away and still feel rejuvenated and relaxed when you return. Wonderful!
Prices start: From 3-7 days from US$699
Style of yoga: [Varies- Please contact organisers for more info]
Food: Breakfast and juice included.
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start dates vary
UBUD SARI HEALTH RESORT
Imagine if you could enjoy a wellness retreat in Bali that doesn’t just offer yoga and cultural activities, but an entire healing and detoxifying menu of yoga, healing, skin brushing, fasting, colonic hydrotherapy, massage, reiki, beauty treatments, transfers, luxurious accommodation combined with a life-changing fruit and vegetable juice fast? No, it’s not the stuff of dreams- this is really what’s on offer at this 7-day luxury yoga retreat in Bali!
You’ll shake off the cobwebs, cleanse your physical and emotional self and welcome the spiritual into your life so you can achieve your full potential. Get ready to be pampered, soothed and taken care of in every way.
Prices start: From $1480USD
Style of yoga: [Varies- Please contact organisers for more info]
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Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Various dates throughout the year
ONE WORLD RETREATS
Led by experienced local yoga and wellness teachers and practitioners, these retreats will help you reconnect with your inner self, practice daily meditation and yoga sessions plus enjoy plenty of well-deserved personal time on this beautiful, tropical island.
Not only will you enjoy a unique holiday, but you’ll also enjoy daily yoga and meditation classes, chanting, rituals, spa treatments, and bike adventures and enjoy the company of other like-minded individuals. You’ll even get the chance to cook a Balinese meal in a traditional Balinese home, create a batik to take home with you and even visit a healer if you wish. A world of wellness awaits!
Prices start: From $1620 USD
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Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Yoga retreats are happening throughout the year- please check their website for details.
Bali Yoga Retreat in Canggu
MONDO SURF AND LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
If you’ve always wanted to give surfing a try and you also want to enjoy the escape and sense of utter bliss you get from a luxury yoga retreat, you’ll definitely want to sign up for the fabulous retreat offered by Mondo Surf and Lifestyle Village.
Tucked between the beach and the rice paddies, you’ll enjoy comfortable rooms, TV and DVD, WIFI, spacious common room areas, and even a large swimming pool to enjoy when you get some personal time during the day. Expect two sessions of yoga per day, surf lessons (tailed to your level of experience), free use of a scooter to help you enjoy the local area and a delicious, healthy breakfast to kick-start your day the right way.
Prices start: From $585USD
Style of yoga: Ashtanga with Vinyasa flows & Restorative yoga
Food: Healthy breakfast included
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Dates throughout the year. Please contact for more details.
KURA KURA YOGA RETREAT
Reconnect with your inner self, stretch and soothe your body and mind, and enjoy “an unforgettable experience to take with you for the rest of your life” at Kura Kura Yoga Retreat. You’ll be right there in the heart of nature, surrounded by birdsong, the sound of the sea and everything that makes Bali such a special place to be.
These comfortable rooms are inside a traditional home and surround a pool which you can enjoy whenever your heart desires. You also get unlimited hot drinks, daily yoga sessions which include asana, pranayama, meditation, massage, excursions, daily vegetarian meals, free transfer from the airports and even a beach blessing from the village priest.
Prices start: From $1,200.00
Style of yoga: a combination of hatha yoga and vinyasa-style flow
Food: Vegetarian (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: dates throughout the year, please check the website
THE CHILLHOUSE
For the ultimate Bali yoga retreat, why not book yourself a stay at The Chillhouse in Canggu? Highly rated on TripAdvisor for its stylish accommodation, treetop lofts, bungalows, yummy organic food and not one but two beautifully relaxing pools.
What I really love about this place is the fact you can create your own bespoke yoga holiday, including as much chill-out time, yoga, surfing, bike trips, massage and Balinese adventure as your heart desires and come away feeling revived, uplifted and knowing just that bit more about authentic Balinese life.
Prices start: From $77 USD for accommodation, and yoga classes are around $10 each.
Style of yoga: Vinyasa/ Kundalini/ Hatha/Yin
Food: Organic; meat, fish, vegetarian and vegan options available.
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start date whenever you like!
BALI GODDESS RETREAT (Women only)
Awaken your inner goddess and allow your spirit to fly free with this women-only Bali yoga retreat. Over the seven days, you can expect to enjoy twice daily yoga classes, visits to various local Balinese sights, a spiritual blessing by a local priest, revitalising spa treatments, guided meditations, a consultation with an Ayurvedic healer, healthy organic plant-based meals which can be tailored to your dietary requirements (there are non-vegan options available too), and a very special goodie bag for you to take home.
Come along to this luxury Bali yoga retreat and you’ll enjoy a well-balanced combination of classes including vinyasa, flow yoga and yoga Nidra to help you release negative thoughts, kick-start any physical healing process and boost your health naturally. Combined with the spa treatments, you’ll come away feeling like a brand-new woman!
Prices start: From $1995
Style of yoga: Vinyasa, slow flow, Yin yoga & Yoga Nidra,
Food: Vegan and vegetarian (dietary requirements also tailored to)
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start dates throughout the year.
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DESA SENI YOGA RETREAT
Desa Seni is a village resort which carries you into traditional Indonesian life and allows the worries of the world to slip away from your shoulders. Stay in a restored and refurbished Balinese home, gaze out of your window into organic vegetable gardens and take part in the complimentary yoga classes that take place throughout the day.
You’ll be led through classes which vary in style including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha, restorative, yin yoga and meditation in a beautiful open-air studio until you feel relaxed, revived and completely restored and completely spoiled with spa treatments, delicious organic food (yes, the stuff from the vegetable gardens), and as much personal time as you need on your yoga holiday! I love the fact that classes are open to the public so you can really get a taste of local life, make new friends and enjoy life in Bali.
Prices start: From $150 USD per person per night (please contact)
Style of yoga: Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kundalini, Hatha, Restorative & Yin yoga
Food: Organic food straight from the garden
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start dates throughout the year
PELAN PELAN YOGA RETREAT
Enjoying a healthy, restorative yoga retreat in Bali isn’t just about yoga and surf- it’s also about eating nutritious food, taking as much personal time as you deserve, enjoying the tropical landscape and escaping the madness of everyday life. That’s where the yoga retreats at Pelan Pelan really deliver.
You’ll enjoy a healthy breakfast every day, homemade lunches during the week, plus four yoga sessions, a guided meditation session, 3 Balinese massages, 2 Indonesian cookery classes, a half-day trip to Tanah Lot temple and even free use of the bikes so you can get outside and explore! It doesn’t matter whether you’re a complete beginner or an advanced yoga practitioner- this relaxing yoga holiday will let you get away from it all and hit that reset button in style. It’s also worth mentioning that these retreats are great whether you’re a family, a group of friends, a couple or a single person.
Prices start: From $660USD
Style of yoga: Vinyasa flow
Food: Omnivore, healthy
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start dates throughout the year
SERENITY ECO AND YOGA RETREAT
If you’re looking for a life-changing yoga retreat, then you’ve come to the right place! Located right next to the beach in Canggu, this budget retreat will help you connect with locals, nature, with food whilst also taking your yoga practice to the next level.
During your stay, you’ll benefit from daily yoga classes which are suitable for all, a themed yoga workshop, a FREE surf lesson, and a Balinese massage which will take you from a stressed-out city dweller to chilled out a yogi. Included in the price is a healthy breakfast and dinner plus a raw and vegan cooking class and if that wasn’t enough, plenty of fun cultural activities to keep you busy, including farming, spiritual cleansing, hikes to waterfalls and much more.
Prices start: From $100USD
Style of yoga: Vinyasa flow styles, FlyHigh Yoga, AcroYoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Yoga for Surfers, Yin, and Restorative Yoga
Food: Vegetarian breakfast and dinner
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
Bali Retreats – Yoga Teacher Training in Bali
BLOOMING LOTUS YOGA TRAINING RETREAT
This 26-day, 200-hour certified international yoga teacher training course is very unique. It allows you to totally live the yogic life and put everything you’re learning into practice from day one. This helps take your personal yoga practice to the next level and allows you to become an extremely well-rounded, knowledgeable yoga teacher right from day one.
Enjoy the beautiful jungle sounds of Bali as you learn meditation, pranayama, asanas, mantra, Tantra, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Vedic astrology, Yoga Nidra, mudras, bandhas, chakras, kriyas, and the power of looking within. It’s affordable and comprehensive and they’ll even include a free 5-day silent meditation retreat at the end of your training. You’ll spend 26 days reconnecting with your inner self, healing old emotional wounds, and learning everything you need to know to share the wisdom of yoga with the world.
Prices start: From $4136 (including tuition, accommodation, and food)
Style of yoga: All styles
Food: [Please contact organisers for more info]
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Check the website
Other Yoga Teacher Training in Bali
Most of the Yoga Teacher Training in Bali retreats we’ve mentioned here also offer options for accredited and non-accredited yoga teacher training trips. Visit their individual websites for more details. Having said that, the following two are our personal favourites:
SHADES OF YOGA
Shades of Yoga offer RYT 200 or RYT 300 courses in Ubud and Uluwatu Bali which are Yoga Alliance Accredited. The groups are small and intimate, and they offer comprehensive yoga training which will launch your new career as a yoga teacher.
ZUNA YOGA
Whether you’re already completed an RYT course or you’re brand new on your journey to qualifying as a yoga teacher, Yoga Zuna offers the perfect curriculum for you. Offering RYT 200, RYT 300 and RYT 500 in beautiful Ubud, you’ll love this intensive yoga teacher training.
Other Yoga and Health Retreats in Bali
FLOATING LEAF ECO YOGA RETREAT
Looking for an eco-yoga retreat beside the sea? Look no further! Floating Leaf offers yoga retreats which follow the Buddhist principle of Sangha (community) which offers whole-body health and wellness in a supportive, nurturing environment. Combining Balinese cultural activities, yoga classes, spa treatments and the opportunity to give back to the local area, you’ll feel like you’re unwinding, and de-stressing but also making a difference to the wider world.
With breathtaking views of the sea and Mount Agung, fresh local organic food and even surf lessons if you want, you really can enjoy your perfect yoga holiday when you visit Floating Leaf. Unlike many, this retreat offers a generous three yoga classes per day, so you can really boost your yoga practice in Bali.
Prices start: From $1663 USD
Style of yoga: [Varies- please contact organisers for more info]
Food: Menus include traditional Indonesian specialities as well as raw, vegan and vegetarian options
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Multiple start dates throughout the year including December 3-9, Jan 11-17, March 5-11, March 12-18, April 1-8 and many more
COMO SHAMBHALA ESTATE
Nestled deep in the jungle next to a river, the beautiful spiritual Como Shambhala estate is much more than a luxury Bali yoga retreat. In this indulgent, luxurious setting, you’ll enjoy everything you need to hit that reset button, shake your worries away, reconnect with nature, and of course deepen your yoga practice. As they say on the website, this place feels like a home away from home and is the perfect escape for couples, families and those looking for a singles yoga retreat. Everyone is welcome!
Your tailor-made luxury yoga retreat package will include yoga, Pilates and qigong sessions, wellness therapies, mountain biking, hiking, climbing, white-water rafting and even outdoor circuit training. Team this with a state-of-the-art gym and delicious breakfasts, lunches and dinners with an emphasis on nutrition and you have an incredible recipe for healing. This is the ultimate place to stay if you want a luxury Bali yoga retreat which provides pure indulgence.
Prices start: From $666.67 USD per person per night (please contact)
Style of yoga: Hatha/ Flow/ Yin/ Power/ Restorative
Food: Organic and locally sourced whenever possible, we serve meat, fish and vegetables and flavours ranging from Indonesian to Italian to Indian.
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Start dates throughout the year, please contact for more details.
ULUWATU SURF YOGA RETREATS
Four words are enough: the views are breathtaking. From your villa, you can watch the waves crash over the shore, inhale the sunsets and keep your eye on what the surf is doing day and night. I have a soft spot for these surf yoga retreats in Bali because they don’t have a flashy website but like to keep it simple.
Come to the Uluwatu Surf Yoga retreats to surf, practise yoga and feel incredible. They host various yoga retreats throughout the year- our favourite is the Coastal Bali yoga retreat run by San Francisco-based Laura Burkhart. You get seven nights’ accommodation, all meals, a group surf lesson, transfers, pool access, WIFI, and of course, twice-daily yoga classes which promise to help you flow and let go. Wonderful!
Prices start: From $1895
Style of yoga: a blend of styles, including flow, restorative
Food: [Please contact organisers for more info]
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Various dates throughout the year, please check directly.
KELAPA YOGA RETREAT
Shhhh! This yoga retreat is a bit of a secret! It’s a luxury boutique resort on the quieter, restful west coast of Bali where stunning beaches, traditional fishing villages, and the wide-open world dominate. Come here and you’ll feel a million miles away from the stresses and strains of everyday life!
The Bali Yoga retreat package includes seven nights’ accommodation, twice daily yoga classes, organic healthy breakfasts each day, airport pick-ups, instruction in English and even a healthy ‘sundowner’ every day. You can also enjoy plenty of personal time to enjoy the local area, visit mountains, rice paddies and waterfalls and make the most of this fabulous yoga holiday.
Prices start: From $1249
Style of yoga: Hatha
Food: Omnivore, with vegetarian and vegan options
Alcohol allowed: [Please contact organisers for more info]
When: Starts every Monday. Please contact for more details.
SUMBERKIMA YOGA RETREAT(Yoga Space to rent out)
The Final Word
In conclusion, the enchanting island of Bali emerges as an unparalleled haven for those yearning to embark on a transformative yoga journey. With a diverse array of retreat options, from the lush landscapes of Ubud to the invigorating coastal vibes of Canggu, there is a yoga retreat in Bali tailored to every individual’s unique needs and aspirations. Delve into the rich tapestry of yoga styles, immerse yourself in the best yoga and wellness experiences, and witness the profound impact of Bali’s yoga retreats on your mind, body, and spirit.
Whether you are seeking an opulent luxury yoga retreat or a more accessible, budget-friendly option, Bali’s yoga retreats offer an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary. From the exhilarating combination of surf and yoga to the serenity of meditation and yoga, Bali’s retreats are designed to nourish, rejuvenate, and inspire. So why not seize the opportunity to explore the best yoga retreats in Bali and discover for yourself the transformative power that awaits within this magical island paradise?
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