Best Yoga Retreats in Bali
Bali's yoga culture has developed well beyond the casual studio drop-in. In Ubud particularly, a serious infrastructure of retreat centres, trained teachers, and dedicated practice spaces has grown over the past two decades. What you find here at the best properties is structured — daily practice with experienced faculty, philosophical context, and settings designed to support consistent work.
The retreats in this guide are selected for the quality of their yoga programme first. Beautiful setting and good food are given; what distinguishes these properties is the depth and consistency of the teaching they offer.
COMO Shambhala Estate, Ubud
COMO Shambhala Estate sits in the Ayung River valley above Ubud, surrounded by dense tropical forest. The yoga programme here is integrated with a broader wellness offering — Ayurveda, raw food nutrition, and physiotherapy — making it one of the more comprehensive options on the island.
The shala is purpose-built and the teaching faculty experienced. Residential yoga immersions are offered alongside the general guest programme, making it suitable both for dedicated practitioners and for those who want yoga as a central part of a broader wellness stay.
Fivelements Retreat Bali, Mambal
Fivelements occupies a thoughtfully designed compound in Mambal, west of Ubud, built along the Ayung River using traditional Balinese construction methods. The yoga and movement programme is grounded in Balinese Panca Mahabhuta philosophy, offering something culturally specific that you would not find at a generic retreat.
The plant-based food programme is excellent, and the combination of daily practice, healing therapies, and culinary intention makes Fivelements one of the more distinctive retreats in Bali.
Bambu Indah, Ubud
Bambu Indah is smaller and more intimate than the larger retreat estates — a collection of antique Javanese bridal houses set in organic gardens and rice terraces outside Ubud. The yoga offering is less structured than a full immersion retreat, but the environment and ethos make it particularly suited to guests looking for a restorative stay with daily practice rather than an intensive programme.
The pool and bathing area, fed by a natural spring, is exceptional. For a quieter, more personal experience in Bali, this is one of the most atmospheric options available.
Featured in this guide
Ubud, Indonesia
From $800 / night
Carved into the jungle-clad banks of the Ayung River north of Ubud, COMO Shambhala Estate is among the most serious wellness destinations on earth, a place t…
Mambal, Indonesia
From $250 / night
On the banks of the sacred Ayung River in Mambal, Fivelements is built entirely from natural materials by Balinese artisans and rooted in sacred arts restorative…
Ubud, Indonesia
From $350 / night
On the Sayan River gorge outside Ubud, Bambu Indah's antique Javanese houses, spring-fed pools, and certified organic farm deliver Balinese restorative ceremonie…
Frequently asked questions
Most retreats in Bali accommodate all levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. The better properties will ask about your experience and current practice during booking so they can advise whether a specific programme is appropriate. Some teacher training programmes require a minimum of two years of consistent practice.