4 Day Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Yoga Retreat in Bali

Balitrees Retreat sits in Sesandan Megati, a spiritual village in the middle of Bali, not far from Mount Batukaru (also spelled Watukaru). The retreat center is run by locals, with all staff drawn from the village, so you're staying with the community rather than in a tourist bubble. The location is about 30 minutes from Tabanan, 45 minutes from Tanah Lot Temple, and roughly two hours from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).

The program is built around the ancient Balinese Watukaru Yoga tradition, taught by Gede Arya, who has studied this form for over three decades and is a disciple of the ninth generation of Perguruan Seruling Dewata. He's also a master of Pencak Silat martial arts and teaches Tai Chi. Alongside him, I Krishna teaches Balinese yoga, meditation, and pranayama with a warm, hands-on approach. Together they lead morning yoga, afternoon Tai Chi/Qi Gong, and plenty of time for questions and personal guidance.

What makes this retreat special is the balance between practice and culture. Twice a day—at 11 am and 6 pm—you join village activities. These change daily: making Balinese Hindu offerings, visiting a waterfall, learning ceremonial dance, cooking your lunch, or walking through the rice fields. On Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays there's an extra meditation session in the evening, while Mondays and Thursdays bring a trekking excursion. Both Saturdays and Wednesdays feature a beach trip for morning yoga and relaxation, weather permitting, departing around 8:30 am after breakfast.

The retreat includes three nights' accommodation, all meals—mostly Balinese home cooking—plus a one-hour massage treatment to help you unwind. The sample itinerary gives you a clear shape to each day, but it's flexible, adapting to weather, group preferences, and the natural flow of village life. This is a chance to experience Bali in a more meaningful way, to learn about Hindu culture from the people who live it, and to give your body and mind proper time to rest.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation in a shared or private standard room - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga & meditation session - Extra meditation class - 1 hour massage treatment - Twice daily Balinese culture or village activities - Daily Tai Chi/Qi Gong workshop - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival - Traditional Balinese ceremonial belt

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flight costs - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport transfers