Yoga Tours in Bali

In Bali, you will be able to hop between numerous kinds of adventures, be it island tours, surfing the waves or just spend some spiritual times in one of the exotic temples around.

Your discovery of Bali can take a lifetime but here are some places you cannot miss on your first trip to Bali:

• Tanah Lot Temple
• Tabanan Uluwatu Temple
• Uluwatu Besakih Temple
• East Bali Devdan Show – dance, acrobatics and theatricals
• Pandora Escape Room
• Kuta Armada Flow House
• Bali Bali Bird Park
• Gianyar Ayung River Ubud
• Waterfalls in Bedugul
• Lembongan Cruises, Lembongan
• Submarine voyage, Sanur
• Nusa Dua Water Park, Sanur
• Coral Triangle Center, Sanur
• Don Antonio Blanco Museum, Ubud
• Trunyan Islands
• Pemuteran Sea Temple
• Wake boarding park, Denpasar
• Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Ubud
• Ubud Monkey Forest, Ubud
• Ubud Art Market, Ubud
• Kintamani and Mount Batur, Central Bali
• Bali Safari and Marine Park, Gianyar
• Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, Tabanan
• Goa Gajah, Gianyar

Depending on what kind of yoga you are looking for, the studio you book a session with and whether it will be a group participation or private lesion, the cost of the class will vary. For an average session in a group classes, the price is about US$ 30. It will be a session of about 90 minutes. However, if you are looking forward to private lessons, you will have to pay about US$60. There are a lot of studios, retreats, ashrams and even free yoga classes that you can join in Bali. The opportunities are really huge.

The benefits of yoga are multidimensional. It is one of those practices that have been popular across centuries and come down from the ritual of ancient yogis and sages. The process caters to healing a person’s body, mind and soul, making him/her stronger, focused and healthier.

The various benefits of yoga include:

• Increased flexibility
• Increased muscle strength
• Improved respiration, vitality and energy
• Weight reduction
• Improved athletic performance
• Balanced metabolism
• Injury protection and self-healing
• Better stress management
• Better circulatory and cardio health
• Getting over sleeping problems
• Better concentration
• Get over addiction
• Mental calmness/clarity
• Improved creativity
• Relaxes the mind
• Better self-awareness
• Better immunity
• Relieves chronic pains
• A positive outlook towards life

Set in the most beautiful and tranquil nature space, stepping into Bali is itself the start to healing your body, mind and soul. For those who have been there, Bali would automatically mean relaxation and regeneration. The offerings are quite extensive and range from yoga sessions to tantric classes and spiritual healing sessions. In most places in and around Bali, there’s a cultural uniqueness that you won’t find elsewhere.

People here not only do practice yoga but welcome all who wants to learn or help themselves through the art of self healing and meditation. The location and landscape of Bali also compliments the offerings perfectly. Nestled among green rice fields and the view of the huge Mount Batur in the far, it s a great place to find peace and many come seeking.

If you are in Bali, don’t go back without experiencing the spirituality associated with a yoga lesson. It’s nothing supernatural but a mystic feeling nevertheless.

Yoga retreats, studios and ashrams around Bali offer yoga teacher training certifications and courses that you can be a part of. Of course, you will have to spend a considerable amount of time in the place, perhaps extend you visa for another 30 days to complete the course and go back home with a yoga teacher training certification.

Some of the most popular places that offer yoga teacher training certifications include:

• Radiantly Alive Yoga
• The Yoga Barn
• Zuna Yoga Bali
• BaliSpirit
• Shades of Yoga
• The Sacred Fig
• Intuitive Flow
• Yandara Yoga Institute
• SchoolYoga Institute
• Power of Now Oasis
• Amrit Yoga Institute
• Sivananda Yoga Ashram
• Iyengar Yoga Institute
• Bloomin Lotus Yoga
• Art of Living
• Santosha Yoga Institute
• Shades of Yoga
• Bodhi Yoga Academy
• High Vibe Yoga
• Akshaya Yoga Academy
• The Practice, Bali
• Pranashama Yoga Institute
• Routes of Yoga
• Awakened Life School of Yoga

Yoga should be avoided if:

• You are pregnant or are at the height of having your periods (though there are special yoga classes for pregnant women)
• Have back or neck problems, multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis
• You have a heart problem, suffer from low blood pressure (certain postures will be avoided)
• You are drunk or high on drugs
• You are under some kind of heart medication

Yoga requires participants to be in a pure state of mind and you should be able to leave back your inhibitions. There is no age limit as such, but you should be above 5 years of age. In some cases, kids start practicing yoga even younger.

Yes! Yoga in fact is one of the most popular ways to fight asthma. There are specially designed exercises that will help you relieve yourself off the conditions and get back to a normal life. People suffering from acute asthma especially seek yoga classes in Bali as a remedial treatment. So, if you have been suffering yourself a condition and are planning a trip to Bali, consider yourself lucky!

Depending on the kind of session you apply for, a typical yoga class will be accompanied by:

• Meditation
• Spiritual chanting
• Healthy meals
• Accommodations
• Message therapies

Some yoga establishments even offer you accommodation to stay inside the premises and make use of their facility throughout your stay in Bali. This is perfect if you have always wanted to connect deeper with yourself and with nature.

A typical yoga session conducted in studios across Bali last for about 90 minutes. The session will include basic pranayamas, asanas and meditation exercises that help revitalize your mind, body and soul.

Several classes across the year are conducted for beginners. Depending on whether you just want to have an experience of professional yoga class or be more involved in the art, you can seek a range of opportunities. A private lesson is also perfect if you are a beginner and want to get the full attention of the instructor and not be in a group.

Hiring a personal trainer for yoga is a great advantage since everybody is different and has special requirements. Private yoga classes are completely tailored to the needs of the individual. They are also popular among romantic things to do for couples and private groups who would want to receive personal attention and not be a part of a larger group. Hiring a personal yoga instructor however costs more and you can expect to shell out about US$60 for single person and US$80 for small groups (3-4 people).

If you have booked you accommodation in Bali in a yoga ashram, it would be inclusive of the fees for the session. However, there are several other retreats and resorts that arrange classes that even non-guests can attend on paying the fee. Consequently, when you book, do enquire with the service provider.

Wearing the right kind of clothing is an essential part of doing yoga. It is necessary that you wear something light and something that doesn’t limit your movements. The common recommendations include yoga pants (could be Lycra or Spandex), light cotton shirts, sports bras for women, yoga shorts and the like. No footwear is needed when doing yoga. It is necessary that you are present in your lightest attire to enjoy and be helped by the practices.

Some of the places to buy yoga wear in Bali are:

• Bali-Yoga Shop, Jalan Hanoman No. 44B, Padangtegal, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
• Divine Godess, Jl. Raya Taman, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung
• WE-AR Yoga Clothing and Street Wear, Jalan Kayu Aya No. 12, Seminyak, Kuta, Kerobokan Kelod, Kuta Utara
• OmPure Yoga and Dance Wear, Jalan Hanoman No.46, Ubud, Gianyar
• BaliSpirit, Jl. Sukma Kesuma No.76X, Peliatan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
• YOGI and BOO Clothing, Jl. Bhineka Jati Jaya Gg. IX No.20, Kuta, Badung
• Anjali Bali, Jl. Dewisita, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
• Samadi Bali, Jl. Padang Linjong No.39, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
• WEAR Ubud, Jl. Padang Linjong No.39, Canggu, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung
• Lucky Family Yoga Wear, Jl. Hanoman, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar
• The Practice Bali, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.94, Canggu, Kuta Utara

The answer is both a ‘yes’ and a ‘no’. Depending on the nature of the injury, your yoga instructor would be able to help you with the right kind of asanas. There are specific exercises that will even offer help and relieve your back pain and soreness. People who regularly do yoga are twice more likely to cut back any kind of back pain and improve their body flexibility.

On the other hand, there are certain poses that you will need to avoid, in case you are suffering from back pain. So that answer is you can still hope to join a yoga class but make sure that your teacher/instructor knows the kind of back pain you are facing. He/she will be able to help.

Yes, Bali has many Yoga Ashrmas. Some of them are:

• Gedong Gandhi Ashram, Jl. Raya Candidasa, Sengkidu, Candidasa, Kabupaten Karangasem
• Ashram Munivara, Jl. Tirta Tawar No.888, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar
• Anand Ashram Ubud, Jl. Sri Wedari Km No.3, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar Landih Ashram
• Landih Village, Pengotan, Dusun Landih, Desa Pengotan, Kintamani
• Taman Hati Yoga and Meditation Ashram, Jalan Nyuh Gading No.7, Ubud, MAS, Gianyar Kabupaten Gianyar
• Ashram Ratu Bagus, Ds. Munchan, Kecamatan Selat, Muncan, Karangasem, Kabupaten
• Landih Ashram, Pengotan, Bangli Sub-District, Bangli Regency
• Kura Kura Yoga Retreat, Jl. Raya Seseh, Munggu, Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung

Most of these ashrams also offer accommodation. You can book a range of facilities, from budget rooms to private huts with all modern amenities. Staying in a yoga ashram is a great way to spend a yoga vacation in Bali. However, it is necessary that you do the reservations beforehand.

Credit Cards are mostly accepted in yoga studios, retreats and even ashrams. However, it will always be essential to have cash handy in Indonesian currency. Apart from the yoga session booking, you might need to spend extra on accessories and miscellaneous fees and swiping a card is not always the most convenient way to buy around.

Advanced booking allows you to participate in a yoga session of your choice and the instructor you prefer. Drop-ins too are allowed too but they will cost you more, sometimes, double the price if you had an advanced booking or have bought class passes. Advanced booking also allows you discounts and special offers. So, plan accordingly.