Yoga and Surf Wellness Retreat in Canggu, Bali

The retreat takes place at The Holy Camp, a small, sacred retreat center in Padonan, in the Batu Bolong area of Canggu. The owner was a healer and created the space specifically for yoga retreats, and the grounds are filled with spiritual statues, water fountains, tall trees, colorful flowers, and a fish pond. The accommodation blends traditional Balinese style with clean Western architecture - think cozy rooms with white walls, elegant stone floors, and spacious bathrooms with open-air showers.

Your days follow a gentle rhythm. Each morning, a certified teacher leads a yoga class in the 60-square-meter bamboo shala, which sits on the lawn in the shade of palm trees, right next to the rice fields. The classes are designed to energize your body and center your mind. In the evening, a second class focuses on relaxing and stretching the whole body. All props are provided, including mats, blocks, bolsters, and belts.

There are also weekly mindful workshops that delve a little deeper into the practice, such as mala making (included once per package), and the hosts encourage you to take part. The retreat center also has a lovely lounging area on the first floor of the shala, a 12-meter pool with sunbeds, and plenty of nooks to read a book or just listen to the wind in the palm trees.

Surfing is a key part of the experience here, and you can add on a two-hour surf class for around 52 euros. The camp is about a ten-minute drive from the beaches of Batu Bolong, Pererenan, and Echo Beach, where you can watch surfers, walk on the sand, or sip fresh coconut at a beachside restaurant. For exploring, you can rent a scooter and ride out to the rice fields that surround the retreat, watching farmers at work and getting lost in the greenery.

The food is a highlight for many guests. All meals are vegetarian, with many vegan options, and are sugar-free and gluten-free, made from scratch in the on-site kitchen. Breakfast and dinner are included daily, and one weekly dinner is a special community event. The chef focuses on keeping you balanced and energized, and the ingredients are as fresh as they come - often from the surrounding fields.

What's included

- 5 nights accommodation - 2 daily yoga classes - Mindful workshops (mala making once) - 5 freshly prepared breakfasts - 5 freshly prepared dinners - Free access to ice bath - Unlimited drinking Balinese volcanic spring water - Free tea & coffee

What's not included

- Travel insurance - Visa fee - Flights costs - Surf classes (2 hrs: 52 EUR) - Airport transfers - Lunch