5-Day Balinese Yoga & Meditation Wellness Escape in Tabanan, Bali

The retreat takes place at Bali Garden Retreats in Sesandan, a small village in the Tabanan regency of midwest Bali. The property is set within a jungle-like garden with mountain views, and the buildings follow traditional Balinese architecture. The program runs for five days and four nights, with two daily yoga and meditation sessions led by the in-house teachers, Putu Teddi and Eli. Teddi is a former finance worker who switched to teaching yoga full-time after discovering the practice helped him manage stress. His classes are known for being light-hearted and beginner-friendly. Eli grew up in Bali and has trained with Balinese and Indian gurus; she teaches Hatha and Vinyasa flow, with an emphasis on connecting breath to movement.

A typical day starts with a Vinyasa or Hatha class around 8am, followed by breakfast. Late mornings are given over to village activities—anything from a cooking class to a walk through the rice fields to see how local farmers work. After lunch there's free time, and the late afternoon brings either another yoga session (on alternate days) or cultural workshops like making Balinese offerings, coconut oil, or trying out traditional dance. Evenings are for dinner and unhurried conversation with other guests.

The beach is not on the property, but some yoga classes are held there, giving you a chance to swim or walk the sand afterward. A trip to a local waterfall is also included, and the host team can help arrange a shaman visit or a massage as an optional extra. The retreat is best suited to those looking for a genuine cultural and restful experience rather than a fitness bootcamp. All activities are optional, which is a deliberate choice by the host to allow for deep rest as much as engagement.

What's included

- 4 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee served all day - Daily yoga and meditation classes - Beach yoga session - Balinese cultural activities - Excursions to local villages & waterfall - Cooking class, making offerings, Balinese music - Free excursions to sites of interest - Transportation during the retreat - Free parking - Wi-Fi connection

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Credit card payment fees - Optional spa treatments (massage, sound healing, shaman visit) - Extra nights