The Best Yoga Studios In Bali
Bali has long been known and loved as one of the most popular and abundant yoga mecas in the world. Some of the longest standing yoga establishments in Bali are still thriving today and no matter what corner of the island you travel to, you’re likely to find a beautiful yoga studio perched up on a cliff top overlooking the ocean, or nestled in Bali’s spectacular natural habitat.
There really is nothing like unrolling your mat, taking a few deep breaths and inhaling the sweet smell of Balinese frangipani or delicate incense, taking in the beautiful Hindu statues of the yoga deities, and flowing through a practice with the warm tropical breeze surrounding you.
If you’re new to yoga, there really is no better introduction to the practice than experiencing it here in Bali. If you’re already a seasoned practitioner, or if you’ve dipped your toes into yoga before, you’re likely to develop a deep love affair with the practice! Just as many of our Bali yoga retreat guests do.
Why practice yoga in Bali?
Tens of thousands of people visit Bali every year with the primary goal being to practice yoga, join a yoga retreat, or partake in one of the numerous Bali yoga teacher trainings that operate all over the island. If you wander down the main areas of Ubud, you’ll find endless stores selling mala beads, yoga mats, beautiful yoga clothing, incense, yoga props, Hindu statues, exquisite yoga jewellery and everything you could possibly think of when it comes to yoga accessories.
Alongside these high end boutique stores and quaint market stalls, you will also find a plethora of luxurious day spas and studios offering aromatherapy, acupuncture, Thai massage and any number of other holistic modalities. You’ll also find an abundance of healthy cafes selling vibrant and colourful raw food, vegan food, paleo, keto, gluten free, Ayurvedic and traditional healthy Balinese dishes for you to nourish your body whilst on your yoga retreat or yoga holiday.
Any day or night of the week in the various yoga studios and yoga retreat centers you will be able to partake in a diverse range of yoga classes- from Vinyasa Yoga to Hatha, Kundalini, Acro Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga, Mandala Yoga and any traditional or hybrid classes you can imagine. You will also find plenty of other yoga-related classes, workshops, trainings and seminars such as ecstatic dance, kirtan, breathwork, meditation, cacao ceremonies, full moon ceremonies, song circles and much more. It really is an incredible place to experience the full spectrum of yoga and holistic modalities.
With the island being so perfectly suited to the practice of yoga, it’s really no wonder so many yoga retreats, yoga studios and yoga establishments have bloomed and blossomed here.
In this blog, we’re sharing with you Bali’s best yoga studios that are a must-visit if you plan on coming to Bali. Several of these excellent yoga studios in Bali are ones that we partner with, so if you join us on a Bali yoga retreat, then you will have the chance to enjoy unlimited yoga at these beautiful and unique studios.
Bali’s Best Yoga Studios
The Practice Bali
The Practice, a stunning bamboo studio located in Canggu, has become very well known as a leading institution in lineage-based Traditional Hatha classes and yoga education. The teachings offered at The Practice have been passed down from teacher to student over thousands of years. This is quite unique and The Practice pride themselves on offering traditional yoga that honours the yoga customs and traditions.
The Practice offers three primary class levels or options, called Moon, Sun and Fire. All classes follow the path of traditional Hatha Yoga and include meditation, pranayama and yoga asana. There are also Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork classes on the schedule.
The Practice offers workshops and yoga teacher trainings from beginner trainings to advanced level courses that are yoga alliance approved and can be completed in the Bali yoga studio or virtually online. This is a must-visit Bali yoga studio whilst you are in Canggu!
Samadi Bali
Samadi is another terrific Bali yoga studio that is based just up the road from our Bali retreat sanctuary in Canggu. They are well known for their excellent and diverse yoga classes and programs, and also have a beautiful open-air cafe onsite that offers delicious healthy vegetarian meals, cold and hot drinks and tasty guilt-free treats.
Classes are offered daily and include Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Power Yoga, Mandala Flow, Restorative, Yin and also some unique classes such as yoga for surfers, fly high yoga and athletic yoga. Classes suit all levels from beginners to experienced practitioners. Sound Healing Ceremonies, Breathwork, Movement Dance and a Chanting Circle are part of the weekly program too.
Samadi has a beautiful store that sells yoga clothing, props and jewellery, many of the clothes are their own line of ethical organic clothing. On Sundays, Samadi also has a farmers market which is a very popular weekly event for both local expats and tourists. It’s a great place to pick up some local goodies with plenty of tasty treats to enjoy.
The Yoga Barn
The Yoga Barn is a well known and loved yoga institution in Bali. Over the years it has expanded exponentially and is now a very multifaceted spaced based in central Ubud. The Yoga Barn also organises the annual Bali Spirit Festival which attracts thousands of yoga teachers and enthusiasts from all over the world for a week-long yoga festival. With 7 studios spread over its lush grounds, The Yoga Barn offers over 130 classes a week in yoga, meditation, dance, healing, health and wellness sessions, and more- just about every style of yoga can be found on their weekly schedule. This world renowned Bali yoga studio also hosts international teachers offering workshops, retreats and teacher trainings.
Onsite there is an Ayurvedic day spa and a beautiful open air cafe serving an extensive menu of delicious fresh vegetarian cuisine. Whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, a visit to Bali isn’t complete without a class or two at The Yoga Barn. With both local Balinese teachers and internationally renowned teachers on the schedule, classes have an incredible energy and really do epitomise the magic of yoga in Bali.
Radiantly Alive
Radiantly Alive is another one of the first Bali yoga studios that was founded in Ubud that gained a very large and loyal following with yoga practitioners all over the world. This popular Bali yoga studio keeps expanding and now also has a new location in Canggu as well as their Uud location. There are several different yoga rooms with a schedule covering over almost 50 different types of yoga! Find everything from traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Yin Yoga, to Chakra Flow, Handstand classes, Womens Balance, Sky Flow yoga and more. Their signature classes, RA Vinyasa, are dynamic classes linking breath with movement, that build heat, strength, and flexibility.
Radiantly Alive has a wonderful selection of both Indonesian and global teachers and offers their own teacher training program as well as a diverse selection of workshops and community events. Community is very much at the heart and soul of this Bali yoga studio. Radiantly Alive also has a bustling vegetarian cafe that is perfect to lounge in after class plus an extensive store with plenty of yoga-related goods. It’s the type of place you can easily spend a day soaking up all the yoga vibes.
Desa Seni
Desa Seni is a beautiful Bali Yoga Studio that has an open air yoga shala immersed in stunning tropical gardens. Also located in Canggu not too far from our Bali yoga retreat, Desa Seni has a small yet dedicated and passionate teaching staff that leads classes in Vinyasa, Master Class, Hatha, Restorative, Yin, Alignment & Adjustment and Meditation. They also host a variety of teacher trainings, continuing education series, workshops, retreats and community events.
Desa Seni has a beautiful restaurant that utilises natural and organic principles and uses produce from their onesite gardens. There is also a shop selling local handmade Balinese artefacts and gifts. Desa Seni has a very traditional Balinese feel to it, it is a wonderful place to experience yoga in Bali.
Serenity Yoga
Located in a quiet street in Canggu close to the beach, Serenity Yoga is a tropical oasis with several studios located around its green leafy grounds. This Bali yoga studio offers a great variety of options within its jam-packed yoga schedule with classes ranging from Power and Aerial Yoga to Sunset Flow, Yin and Hatha. There is also an extensive workshop schedule with local and guest teachers offering a deep dive into everything from breathwork to self-love to life-coaching to dance, kirtan and more. Promoting a holistic lifestyle through both their classes and eco- friendly cafe, Serenity Yoga is a great place to enjoy a Bali yoga class and then sit back with a cold coconut and watch the world go by.
Morning Light Studio
Morning Light Yoga Studio is an open-air yoga shala based in the beautiful surf town of Uluwatu. Twice-daily classes here are famous for their breathtaking views and allow you to salute the sun or find your ‘dristi’ (focal point) whilst staring out across Uluwatu’s famous waves and lush jungle. Manduka mats, cork blocks and straps are provided in this eco-conscious space and delicious post-yoga fuel is available at their Mana restaurant on site.
This Bali yoga studio also regularly hosts guest teachers and attracts yoga newbies and yoga enthusiasts from all over the world. Finish your class and head down for a surf at Uluwatu’s famous beaches.
Udara Bali
Udara Bali is a beautiful beach-front healing yoga resort located just north west of Canggu and is nestled between the ocean, rice fields and ancient temples. Udara Features four beautiful yoga shalas, three with incredible ocean views. There is also a spa with a water healing pool, Finnish sauna, herbal steam room, hot Jacuzzi and cold plunge as well as a meditation cave.
Daily classes on offer include Vinyasa, Hatha, Aerial, Restorative and many more. The highlight is certainly the aerial yoga classes where you can practice on colorful yoga swings whilst looking out over the ocean. This is a class not to miss! Udara also do special community events including cacao ceremonies, sound healing and ecstatic dance nights.
During your luxury Bali yoga retreat with us at Escape Haven, you have access to classes at The Practice and also Serenity Yoga in Canggu. Enjoy the chance to experience some of Bali’s best yoga studios, as well as enjoy unlimited yoga onsite in our beautiful retreat sanctuary. Whether you’re brand new to yoga, or a seasoned yogi, enjoy deepening your practice and all the incredible benefits that yoga offers to body, mind and spirit, here in beautiful Bali; the island of the Gods.
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