It is not easy to keep fit at the best of times under the tropical heat of Bali. Practising Yoga is one of the solutions to maintaining your stamina. These days, yoga centre has become more than an exercise. It is the emotional integration and spiritual elevation with a touch of mystic element, which gives you a glimpse of something beyond all imagination. It is a way of life where you can dedicate yourself to a new lifestyle.
There are heaps of spots in Bali to get full access to this physical health centre. If you happen to be in the Nusa Dua area, yoga sessions in Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa run daily in the morning between 6 to 8 at the Garden Beach Bale or the air-conditioned aerobic studio with a professional instructor will guide you through gentle movements, postures and breathing techniques. A fully-equipped world-class gymnasium is also available in their sports complex, including a basketball ring, tennis and squash courts. Whether you want to strengthen your core muscles or supplement your general cardio routine, practising dynamic fitness yoga can help improve your overall health.
Driving 15 minutes south to Jimbaran, you can practise Restorative Hot Stone Yoga at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay. This deep, relaxing and gentle form of yoga involves long-held postures to increase flexibility, endurance and willpower. Heated stones from the sacred Ayung River are placed on the body during postures to gently penetrate into muscles, melting away layers of physical and emotional tension, allowing you to fully relax and connect to the energy of the river valley environment. For beginners, Yin Yoga is more suitable as the practice is slower and gentler, focusing to increase the elasticity and mobility of connective tissues around the knees, pelvis, sacrum, hips and lower spine. After yoga, you can straight away take the spin with one of the world’s most advanced human-powered watercraft, water bikes! Merging modern design, technology and engineering, these water bikes deliver an exhilarating and safe ride across the top of the waves. A unique vantage point around Jimbaran Bay is an additional bonus.
For those who are staying around Canggu, Serenity Eco Guesthouse & Yoga is a renowned family-owned business located within a short five-minute walk from the beach, providing a peaceful retreat for all visitors. With a focus on yoga, comfortable eco-friendly accommodation, vegan cuisine in their restaurant Alkaline, permaculture practices, and a rentable shala space, Serenity Eco Guesthouse offers a unique and holistic retreat experience. Whether you’re looking for a tranquil getaway, a place to enhance your yoga practice or an opportunity to embrace sustainable living, this guesthouse provides a harmonious blend of serenity, conscious living, and a deep connection with nature.
At Serenity, they pride themselves on providing exceptional value for our guests. Currently ranked as the #3 best-valued specialities lodging in Canggu according to TripAdvisor, their guesthouse continues to receive rave reviews from satisfied visitors. Their commitment to eco-friendly practices and holistic wellness has also garnered recognition from reputable international news outlets, including The Guardian, Le Petit Fute, and Lonely Planet, further cementing their status as a top destination for conscious travellers.
Still in the Canggu area, right in the middle of a rice field plantation, Desa Seni provides an authentic Indonesian experience through the exploration of culture, art, yoga, organic farming and complete wellness. Their expansive 90-square-meter open-air Maha Devi Yoga Studio overlooks organic vegetable gardens, providing a perfect setup for a revitalizing yoga class. The team of certified and experienced teachers offer a variety of classes for all levels on a daily basis, and a private class is arrangeable by appointment. All the equipment you might need is provided onsite, including mats, straps, blocks and blankets. A cup of ginger lemon grass tea will be a compliment after the yoga session.
Travelling up to the centre of Ubud, Yoga Barn is dedicated to itself as a healing and renewal centre for everyone, from beginners to experienced practitioners. Providing a lush and inspiring environment for the nourishment of body, mind and soul, the yoga teacher training will guide you to go deeper into profoundly peaceful and energised states of mind. Apart from uplifting spiritual values, they believe that the act of meditation can also boost your confidence and lower stress, thus improving your daily mood. Known to be one of the largest yoga and retreat centres in South East Asia, this place caters to over 15 classes and workshops every day from 7Am to 9PM.
Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center is hidden under a big dome and invites you to go on a transformative journey of the mind, body, and spirit. Here, ancient traditions meet modern-day relevance by bringing balance into each person’s life. If you want to release stress or would like to go on a spiritual journey, the Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Centre is there to help you. By connecting with other people of like mind, a supportive community is there to help create a closer relationship with yourself and others.
It does not matter if you are a beginner or an expert; the classes are so designed that there is always a class that is the right fit for you. The yoga classes are linked to the elements of water, fire, earth, and air. Each class is different in terms of motions, holds, and breath exercises, which makes the classes suitable at different times for different experience levels. Besides yoga classes, meditation classes are offered as well. In this class, you will dive deeply into yourself with the help of breath, mantra, and kriya. As a first-timer, you don’t have to be afraid that something will be unclear. All the teachers are very professional and well-trained to provide you with the right guidance and tools you need to grow your practice.
