Balinese Village Wellness Retreat with Daily Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

Each day starts around 8am with a 90-minute Vinyasa or Hatha yoga class led by Putu Teddi, followed by meditation and pranayama. Teddi trained in Ashtanga at local ashrams and spent years studying at a bank before switching careers to teach full-time — he's patient, experienced, and well-reviewed by past guests. Breakfast follows: tropical fruit, fresh juice, and Balinese dishes.

Mornings after breakfast are for village activities. One day you might learn to make coconut oil the traditional way; another day you join a cooking class or try your hand at crafting Balinese Hindu offerings. These aren't staged tourist demos — the property is run by locals from Sesandan, and the activities reflect what actually happens in the village.

Afternoons alternate between a second yoga session and cultural excursions — walking to nearby temples, watching a traditional dance performance, or just exploring the rice terraces on foot. The schedule is flexible depending on weather and group size, but there's always something on. Evenings wind down with dinner around 7pm, then free time.

The location is genuinely rural. There's no nightlife, no traffic noise, no beach. What you get instead is green views in every direction, the sound of birds and gamelan from the village, and the kind of quiet that's hard to find elsewhere in Bali. The property has strong WiFi if you need it, but most guests find themselves putting their phones away after a day or two.

One afternoon during the week, you'll have a 30-minute massage included — a nice reset midway through. If you want more spa time, extra treatments are available as add-ons, along with visits to a local shaman or additional massage sessions.

The retreat suits anyone who wants a structured week of yoga and meditation without the intensity of a silent retreat or the luxury price tag of a high-end wellness resort. It's simple, genuine, and rooted in the village where it sits.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Welcome drink on arrival - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30-minute massage - Cooking class - Group excursions and cultural activities - Transportation during the retreat - Luggage storage - Parking - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Airport transfers - International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional activities not listed in the itinerary - Additional spa treatments or massages - Personal expenses