4-Day Jungle Yoga & Balinese Healing Retreat in Bali

Bali Palms sits in Laleng village, deep in Tabanan Regency, an area locals call the 'rice bowl' of Bali. It's around a 55-minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, and the transfer is included. The property is set on over five acres of jungle garden with rivers and waterfalls nearby. There are only ten private cabins, so the retreat never feels busy. Guests consistently mention the attentiveness of the small local staff and how personal the experience feels.

Yoga happens twice a day on a dedicated ironwood deck that overlooks the rainforest. Sessions cover vinyasa flow, yin, and restorative styles, guided by a small team of Balinese and international teachers including Putu Teddi, who left a banking career to teach Ashtanga-based classes, and Eli, who trained with Balinese and Indian gurus. Beginners are welcome and classes are adapted to whoever shows up.

The spiritual core sets this retreat apart. You're invited to join a Melukat cleansing ritual, a traditional Balinese water ceremony, and to meet privately with a Balinese healer. These are not staged performances but real encounters with local practitioners, and guests often describe them as the most memorable part of the stay. A 30-minute garden massage is included, with options to book more.

Days are unhurried. Mornings start with practice, then breakfast, then free time by the pool or reading by the river. After lunch there's another yoga session before dinner. Meals are buffet-style, heavy on fresh vegetables, red rice, and Balinese dishes, with vegan options always available. The schedule leaves plenty of room to simply exist in the jungle, which is the point.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 3 nights luxury cabin accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks throughout the day - Water, tea, coffee served all day - Welcome drink - Daily morning yoga and meditation classes - Daily afternoon yoga classes - 1 x Balinese cleansing ceremony (Melukat) - 1 x Session with a Balinese healer - 30-minute massage - Fresh juices and detox waters - Free Wi-Fi and parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments (beyond the included 30-min massage) - Extra activities not listed in the itinerary - Alcoholic beverages - Gratuities for staff