Yoga in Bali: my guide to studios, vibes, and sacred stretches across the island

If you’ve ever dreamed of doing sun salutations in a jungle shala, or meditating to the sound of waves crashing in the distance, then yoga in Bali will probably change your life a little.

It definitely changed mine.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned yogi with tight hamstrings and a heart wide open, Bali offers something real—something raw and spiritual and deeply human.

So I went exploring.

First things first: what makes yoga in Bali so unique?

There’s this energy on the island—locals call it “Mama Bali”—that’s hard to describe but easy to feel.

The studios aren’t just beautiful, they’re immersed in nature. Classes often happen in open-air spaces, surrounded by rice fields, incense smoke, geckos chirping, and maybe even a passing chicken or two. (True story.)

And it’s not just about the poses. You’ll find everything from Vinyasa and Ashtanga to Kundalini, Pranayama, Zen meditation, kirtans, cacao ceremonies, and healing circles. Whether you’re here to stretch or to surrender, Bali’s yoga scene meets you right where you are.

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Let’s break it down by area—because Bali’s yoga scene is geographically diverse, and the vibe in Ubud is very different from Canggu or Seminyak.

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Ubud: Bali’s yoga epicenter

If Bali has a soul, Ubud is where it lives. Nestled in the jungle with a constant hum of gamelan music and bird song, Ubud is where seekers, teachers, artists, and wanderers gather.

The Yoga Barn
The powerhouse of Bali’s yoga scene. Big classes, lots of variety, healing services, a health café, and an international crowd.
Location: Jl. Raya Pengosekan
Phone: +62 361 971236

Radiantly Alive
Smaller and more curated. Offers a wide range from Vinyasa to Qigong, sound healing, teacher trainings, and even raw food classes.
Location: Jl. Jembawan 3

Soulshine Bali
Michael Franti’s retreat space blends music, joy, and yoga. Great for retreats and soulful vibes.
Location: Jl. Abarawati, Ubud
Phone: 085.333.499499

Intuitive Flow
A peaceful hilltop studio in Penestanan. Great for healing-focused practices and Linda Madani’s signature Yoga Pranala.

Ashtanga Yoga Bali
Run by Prem and Radha. Great Mysore-style practice for Ashtanga lovers.
Website: ashtangaworld.com

Taksu Spa & Studio
Right in central Ubud. A hidden garden with Hatha, Vinyasa, and meditation classes plus workshops and wellness offerings.

Fivelements Retreat
Luxury eco-retreat with powerful healing rituals and architectural beauty. Ideal for those wanting a deeper, immersive experience.

Other highlights:

The Purist Villas: Designer hotel with private yoga and spa offerings

Gaia Retreat Center: Great rice field views, float tanks, and holistic workshops

Anand Ashram: Daily yoga and chanting in a peaceful, residential ashram

Ubud Bodyworks: Focused on Tantra yoga and Balinese healing traditions

Green School Yoga: Practice in a giant bamboo pavilion near the river

SANUR

Hot Yoga Studio Leona, located in the lovely resort compound of Hotel Puri Tempo Doeloe. Classes Mon thru Sat at 5pm. Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 209, Sanur – Bali, Tel +62.361.286542

Manik Organik Yoga (CLOSED) : Several classes daily at this studio, also home to a vegan/raw food cafe and natural-themed shop. Jl. Danau Tamblingan 85, Sanur – Bali, Tel +62.361.855.3380 

Power of Now Yoga Oasis, Jl. Merta Sari Beach Front. Tel 0813-3831-5032, Sanur – Bali. Newly built (2012), this beautiful bamboo structure at the Mercure hotel faces the ocean, perfect for morning or evening classes. They also host retreats, events and teacher trainings.

Meditation with Pak Merta Ada at Bali Usada. Various instructors offering a 6 day meditation retreat at Pranadewi Mountain Resort in Tabanan.

CANGGU

Desa Seni: This jaw-dropping yoga village resort is a destination in itself. It’s also our favorite yoga practice in Canggu. A variety of drop-in daily classes are offered. The restaurant is also worth a visit before a dip in the salt water pool.

Villa Serenity is located near Eco Beach, a Bali surfers’ paradise. It has dormitory rooms and one and two villas for rent as well. Daniel, the owner, hosts retreats from around the world.

FINNS Recreational Club You can purchase a weekly pass to get access to this private, members-only club. The Canggu Club offers three classes a week at 10:15 am on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Samadi is a tucked away yoga village havan. Check out their local producers market on Sundays for an extra special taste of Canggu. 

The Practice offers classes in a round house of bamboo at the bottom of Batu Balong. A yin class after a surfing session followed by a bite at In The Raw? Perfect Bali afternoon.

SEMINYAK

Iyengar Yoga Teacher Olop Arpipi is a definitive must when traveling to Bali for yoga. Olop is a master Iyengar teacher and is known for his warm sense of humor.

Prana Spa and Yoga is conveniently located in the heart of Seminyak, at the Villas Bali Hotel & Spa.  Jalan Kunti 118X – Seminyak, Bali. The yoga room is small but cozy.

Jiwa Yoga: Hot Yoga in Seminyak. Yes, you can – if it’s not hot enough for you already! Jl.Petitenget 78, 80361, Seminyak, Bali. Tel +62 361 841 3689

KEROBOKAN

Soham Wellness Center: Soham has hot and cold pools, we love them, we feel so clear and full of energy when we come out!

Jalan Lebak Sari, Gang Stap No. 7, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara, Kerobokan Kelod, North Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361 
 
T: +62.361.474.1616

KUTA

For yogis looking for even more heat in Bali: Bikram Yoga: 
Istana Kuta Galeria blok 7-8, Central Parking, Kuta, Bali, Tel 0361-9644361.

Classes are at 5 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and also 10 am from Tuesday through Sunday.

ULUWATU

Karma Kandara is a nice boutique hotel offering yoga and healthy breakfasts on Sunday morning, and yoga on request, all with an amazing Indian ocean view from the cliffs of Bukit.

Another option we have not tried yet is: Morning Light Yoga at Uluwatu Surf Villas.

AMED

Golden Rock Retreat Center: Aas, Bunutan, Abang, 80852, Karangasem, Bali. This is primarily a detox retreat center on the Eastern tip of Bali. They have a small yoga platform with space for a maximum of ten people, with gentle twice daily classes to accompany guests’ fasting programs.

Life in Amed. Facing the Ocean, perfect get away and snorkeling place as well as a studio above the restaurant.

Jl. Amed – Seraya, Lean, Bunutan, Abang, Bunutan, Abang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852
T: +62.363.23152

LOVINA (north)

SamYoga Bali: Dusun Panti, Desa Kayu Putih, Lovina, Singaraja, North Bali is a small hotel offering yoga, meditation, and spa treatments. Stay in one of their bungalows, the view is spectacular.

Tel: +62 81 337 6768 93

East of Lovina: the Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist Temple in Buleleng. You can practice vipassana meditation in Bali.  Retreats are offered at this beautiful monastery.

Zen Resort Bali. A luxury boutique retreat in Singaraja. Perched above the Sea of Bali, tucked into a tropical landscape of rice terraces, vineyards, natural forest and luscious designer gardens. Offering yoga, meditation and ayurveda.

PEMUTERAN (north)

Puri Ganesha Villas Bali. Practice Ashtanga Yoga with Stella in their beautiful studio.

Bikram Yoga at Jeda Villa Retreat: Uphil from the main Road, view of the Ocean and Volcano a Bikram Studio opened its doors mainly for retreats in October 2014, stop bye, there might be a spot for you!

NUSA LEMBOGAN (island off the southeast coast of Bali)

The Yoga Shack, located in the Secret Garden Bungalows and working closely with Big Fish Diving, offers classes 9 am, 4 pm and 6pm. They teach vinyasa flow, yin and yang, and hatha in their octagonal-shaped, bamboo yoga shala.

GILI ISLANDS

The three Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air) off the coast of Lombok can be reached in under two hours by fast boat from the Eastern Bali harbour town of Padang Bai.

Gili Yoga on Gili Trawangan, the busiest of the 3 islands. The Yoga and Freediving Center has one or two classes a day of vinyasa, hatha or yin yoga, depending on the seaon. Here is the schedule.

H2O Yoga and Meditation Centre on Gili Air, the smallest – and quietest – of the 3 islands. Hatha yoga classes are offered twice daily, with additional meditation classes held several times a week. The Centre also hosts yoga, meditation, reiki and qigong retreats, workshops and yoga teacher trainings.

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