7 Day Yoga and Cultural Immersion Retreat in Bali's Rice Paddies

The week at Green Ponci Vila is built around two daily yoga sessions — one at 8:00 AM and another at 4:00 PM — with plenty of space between them for anything from a swim to a cultural workshop to simply sitting still with a book and a fresh coconut.

What sets this retreat apart from other Bali yoga holidays is the emphasis on local culture. This isn't a generic wellness template dropped into a tropical setting. Each morning by 11:00, you'll join a Balinese culture or village activity. The schedule rotates: making Balinese Hindu offerings, learning the local language, discovering ceremonial dance, or heading to a waterfall. Twice a week, if the weather cooperates, you'll make the trip to the coast for a beach yoga session followed by time to swim and relax.

The teaching team, too, is embedded here. Lead teacher Swandewi has taught for over a decade, with particular expertise in the Balinese Watukaru style, while Nyoman brings years of experience in Hatha and Yin Yoga. Both blend mindfulness into their classes, aiming to keep you present on the mat rather than racing through poses.

Evenings follow a similarly thoughtful pattern. After the afternoon yoga session at 6:00 PM, the program offers everything from extra meditation to treks through the village and walks around the surrounding rice fields. One day a week, you'll join a 'trash hero' activity, helping to keep the local area clean — a small, hands-on way to give back to the community hosting you.

The food is just as much a part of the experience. Meals are whole-food, mostly vegan and vegetarian, prepared by a private chef using fresh fruit and vegetables. This is a retreat for resetting your body as much as your mind, and the food does a lot of that work for you.

What's included

- Airport Pickup - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Specialized workshops - Group excursions/activities - Cooking class - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Parking - Luggage storage - Wifi connection - 1 hour massage treatment

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary