12-Day Balinese Wellness, Culture & Yoga Escape in Rural Bali

Each day starts with a morning yoga and meditation session, then breakfast, then a cultural activity like rice farming, a Balinese cooking class, or a visit to the local shaman. After lunch there's more free time before an afternoon yoga class and another village activity, finishing with dinner. Twice a week the yoga class moves to the beach, and there's a trip to a waterfall for a cleansing ritual.

The yoga here is different from what you'll find in Ubud or Canggu. Traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga is one of the oldest styles in the world, brought to Bali by thirteen Indian yogis thousands of years ago. It focuses heavily on meditation and inner energy, and the teachers here are trained in the ashram that still preserves all thirteen original styles. You'll learn to practice yoga as a spiritual discipline, not just exercise.

The retreat is run by Balitrees, a locally-owned organization in Sesandan Megati Village. Your main teachers are I Krishna, who has been teaching for a decade, and Dewi, a former rice farmer who now teaches both international guests and local women and children. They're both warm, patient, and genuinely invested in your practice. You'll also have access to Pasraman Seruling Dewata, one of the oldest ashrams in the world.

Days are structured but unhurried. You'll have plenty of free time to read, swim in the pool, or just sit on your terrace and watch the rice paddies. The food is all vegetarian or vegan, made from local and organic produce, and you'll get two one-hour massages included. Transportation from the airport isn't included, but the hostel can arrange a pickup for an extra fee.

What's included

- 12 days and 11 nights accommodation in a traditional Balinese village - 2 daily traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga and meditation sessions - 2 Balinese cultural excursions/activities each day (rice farming, coconut oil making, etc.) - Yoga on the beach and sunset watching (weather permitting) - Trip to a waterfall for cleansing and purification - Water, tea, and coffee served throughout the day - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - 2 x 1 hour massage treatments

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Additional cultural tours with a private guide - Additional spa treatments