4-Day Oceanfront Wellness Reset with Yoga, Meditation & Freediving in Sumbawa, Indonesia

Ocean Mantra Village sits on a 3.5-hectare clifftop property with only 24 guest units — 12 bungalows and 12 glamping tents — all facing the sea. The retreat was built deliberately as a retreat centre rather than a hotel that added classes later, and the layout shows it. There's a spacious open-sided yoga shala with ocean views, a restaurant open to the breeze on three sides, and an infinity pool fitted with an underwater acoustic system that plays mantras and ambient music while you float.

The daily schedule balances active practice with genuine downtime. A typical day starts before sunrise with tea on the cliff, followed by a guided mindfulness meditation and a dynamic yoga class. After breakfast, you head to the water for a guided freediving or underwater meditation session with certified instructors. The bay is naturally protected, so the sea stays calm and swimmable year-round, which makes it forgiving for beginners trying breath-hold diving for the first time. After lunch there's another water session, then a restorative yoga class, an evening meditation, and dinner. If you still have energy, the pool with underwater music is open after dark.

What makes this retreat unusual is the underwater meditation component. It's a mindfulness-based approach to freediving led by Anke, an AIDA instructor and yoga teacher who frames the practice as much about breath and nervous-system regulation as about depth. For guests who don't want to dive, there's snorkelling over the house reef, paddle boarding, or simply floating in the pool. The retreat also encourages a flexible approach: you can follow the full schedule, or opt for a quieter mode focused on silence and rest if you're arriving depleted.

The food deserves its own mention. Daily buffet meals are cooked by the resident chef with a vegetarian base and fresh local seafood. Guests consistently note the quality — one reviewer described meals as 'amazing, healthy, nourishing, with many vegan options, no seed oils used'. Filtered water, Javanese green tea, Indonesian cacao, and coffee are available all day. It's simple, well-balanced food that supports the active parts of the day without feeling heavy.

What's included

- Accommodation in a private sea-view room (glamping or bungalow) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Underwater meditation sessions (freediving-based practice) - Freediving classes - Underwater music experience in the infinity pool - 3 daily nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Wi-Fi connection in restaurant area - Use of snorkeling gear, paddle boards, and other ocean equipment - Pre and post retreat support from our team

What's not included

- Flights costs - Visa fee - Travel insurance - Airport transfer (available on request)