6 Day Yoga, Sound Healing & Balinese Purification Retreat in Bali

Days at Indrayoga Retreats start unhurried, with an optional morning yoga session led by Teddi, the resident teacher, who keeps classes light and accessible for beginners. After a breakfast of fresh fruit, juices, and Balinese staples, the late morning is often given over to village activities—these change depending on the day and seasons, but often include a guided walk through the rice fields, a trip to a local waterfall for purification, or a visit to a nearby temple to learn about Balinese Hindu customs and making offerings. Some days guests can help make coconut oil the traditional way or try their hand at a Balinese cooking class, preparing their own dinner under the guidance of the hosts.

The afternoons leave plenty of space for rest, with a long break where you can lounge by the garden, nap in your air-conditioned bungalow, or take a walk along the river. Later in the day, the group often gathers again for a gentle yoga or pranayama session, or for meditation. One of the highlights of the week is the scheduled sound healing session and a Hindu purification ceremony (melukat), which take guests to a local water temple to cleanse the body and spirit in the traditional Balinese way—a genuinely eye-opening cultural experience rather than a tourist show.

Meals are a central part of the stay, served family-style three times a day on the terrace overlooking the gardens. The food is mostly Balinese home cooking—vegetarian, vegan, and meat or fish options are all available on request, using local organic produce and tropical fruits. Guests often note how lovingly the meals are planned and prepared, and how much the hospitality reminds them of being at home.

Indrayoga Retreats sits in the small village of Sesandan, in the Megati area of Tabanan regency. This is inland Bali, an hour or so from the airport, far from the beach crowds of the south. The setting is authentically rural—you'll hear the sounds of village life and the river, not traffic. The retreat is part of the Sesandan Heritage community initiative, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward supporting school children in the local village, which gives your stay a meaningful local connection.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation in a private or shared room - 3 daily delicious, nutritious meals (vegetarian, vegan, or regular) - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes (beginner-friendly) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama (breathing) classes - 1-hour complimentary massage or treatment - 1 Hindu purification ceremony (melukat) - 1 Sound healing session - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Free excursions to sites of interest in the village - Rice field trekking - Traditional coconut oil making - Balinese cooking class - Cultural activities and village visits - Transportation during the retreat - Free Wi-Fi connection - Luggage storage - Parking facilities

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments (e.g., extra massages, shaman visit) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Airport pickup and drop-off (available for €30 each way) - Personal expenses and souvenirs