Wellness Escape: 7-Day Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat in Bali

This retreat is built around the idea that a week in Bali should give you both calm and a bit of adventure. You'll practice yoga in the mornings, often with a focus on breathwork and cleansing rituals that come straight from the yoga tradition. The instructors come from different backgrounds and each brings a distinct style, so you're not just doing the same flow every day — you'll explore Hatha, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Vinyasa Flow across the week.

What makes it different from a standard beachside yoga holiday is the daily Ayurvedic massage. Thirty minutes of massage is included every day, which is a serious reset for anyone who carries tension in their shoulders or lower back. It's not a one-off treat; it's threaded through the whole week so you feel progressively looser as the days go on.

The retreat also gets you out of the yoga shala and into the island. There's a jungle walk that takes you through Bali's green interior, and on weekday afternoons you'll head to local markets or do a spot of sightseeing. It keeps the week from turning into a purely inward experience — you get to see a bit of what makes this part of Bali tick.

The location helps too. The retreat is set in Ubud, a five-minute drive from the Arjuna Statue and the Ubud Market, but it feels far from the bustle. The property is quiet, surrounded by gardens, and away from the main roads, so the soundtrack of your week is mostly birds and nature rather than traffic.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily yoga classes - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - 30-minute Ayurvedic massage daily - Surf lessons with instructors - Group excursions and activities - Jungle walk - Airport pickup - Water, tea, coffee throughout the day - Course manual - Wifi connection - Parking - Luggage storage

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Flights costs - Visa fee - Personal expenses - Extra treatments or activities not listed