Ubud is synonymous with yoga. Along with a breeze from the jungle, international teachers and top rated studios, the cultural heart of the island is a beautiful place to dive deeper into your yoga practice.
Hosting all kinds of yogi essentials like intense Bali yoga teacher training courses, deep meditation practices, and unique spiritual workshops and collectives, you can connect with your inner self in a stunning setting.
The trainers and teachers are some of the best in the world, with every type of practice under their belts.
These places for yoga in Ubud are each a gem that offers something a little different from the last. Take a look!
The Yoga Barn
The Yoga Barn
The Yoga Barn is one of the most well known yoga studios in Ubud. It is a hub of yogi activity with classes, courses, on-site places to stay and even a spa!
Right in central Ubud, you can take a quick scooter ride from your private villa in Ubud to chill out, and stretch it out, in a top rated class.
For a one-off session, I highly recommend an early morning flow class. It is the perfect balance of yoga and meditation to get you ready for your day. The Yoga Barn schedule runs from 7am through to 8pm, making it easy to fit into your island plans.
You can make your time at the Yoga Barn Ubud an even more immersive experience with their yoga retreats ot staycation packages that give you an all-in-one option.
Stay onsite in their cosy nest room and have access to yoga and meditation classes, as well as ecstatic dance sessions. These full itinerary Yoga Barn retreats are a great option for a newbie looking to get an overview of all the types of yoga.
Yoga Barn also hosts a detox retreat. It includes a 7-day stay at the onsite accommodation, fresh juices provided for every meal, and hands on guidance through the detox. You will still take part in yoga classes, and be able to relax in the Ayurvedic spa.
The Yoga Barn is a great place to start your yoga in Ubud journey.
Blooming Lotus Yoga
Blooming Lotus Yoga
You will find a TON of yoga teacher courses available in Bali. The Blooming Lotus Yoga studio 200 hour training course gives an ultra-deep look into the world of yoga.
Along with learning how to teach and support beginners in learning the basics, you can build your confidence with your own practice, learn about the history and intention behind the moves, as well as develop a life-long skill.
In-keeping with the guidelines set out by international yoga associations, Blooming Lotus Yoga will allow you to learn how to fully master your mind and body, to be able to pass along your knowledge and skills to students.
The stunning places to stay, wholesome fresh food and relaxed atmosphere of Ubud will take this course to the next level. Deep dive into the world of yoga with this incredible experience.
Radiantly Alive Yoga
Radiantly Alive
Doing yoga in Ubud is a must. With the number of yoga shalas, studios and retreats available, it can be hard to know which one to join.
Radiantly Alive Yoga teaches every type of yoga for beginners to pros. From handstand classes, to Mystic healing, Yin yoga to Thai yoga massage – the variety of classes available is incredible!
Run by a team of internationally known teachers, you are learning from the very best. Take a 200 or 300 hour training course, join a mini course or hop on a retreat, there are so many ways to enjoy the teachings of these talented instructors.
The Radiantly Alive daily schedule is filled with sessions from morning to evening. Start your day with a blissful flow or fit in a session after your afternoon at an Ubud coworking space. You are sure to sweat it out and come away feeling revived and refreshed.
Ubud Yoga House
Ubud Yoga House
Breathe in fresh jungle air and enjoy the sounds of nature all around, Ubud Yoga House is idyllically located among the rice paddies for combining nature with your practice.
They welcome beginners and pros into their open treehouse-esque studio with daily classes and teacher courses. Overlooking luscious green views, I can’t think of a better place to escape the crowds and fully relax into a calm flow.
Join an early morning, sunrise gentle yoga class, and turn off for the day with some candlelit yoga. These sessions are some of the best ways to wind-up/down. You can really disconnect from the outside world, and concentrate on your own movement.
Of all the Ubud yoga classes I have joined, these were some of my favourites.
Spacious Yoga
Spacious Yoga
Spacious Yoga studio exclusively teaches Ashtanga yoga under the guidance of owner and yogi, Iain Grysak.
Using the Mysore method – where you learn a sequence and repeat it at your own pace within the class at least 6 days a week – it is a great place for beginners and pros to practice together. It gives you the opportunity to perfect your technique with assistance from the teacher.
If you already know the sequence, you can join one of the daily Mysore style classes. Alternatively, throw yourself into the practice with one of the 2 week or 4 week courses. It will help you develop your understanding of the movements to move more effectively and with purpose. This is the ideal course for those interested in expanding their knowledge.
I would definitely recommend this studio to the more advanced yogi who is looking for a new challenge, and to learn a different type of yoga. You can follow up by relaxing your muscles with a Balinese massage at one of the best spas in Ubud.
Ubud Yoga Centre
Ubud Yoga Centre
Ubud Yoga Centre is the yoga studio in Ubud with a little of everything! Bikram yoga, Hot barre, Kundalini yoga, Yin yoga, Ashtanga yoga – they have it all!
For every skill level of inspiring and professional yogi, there is a class to suit. The dedicated teachers are internationally trained, and intent on making sure your experience is as beneficial as possible.
Listen to the guidance, trust their advice and take their recommendations into your next practice – they are there to help!
Ubud Yoga Centre is a community space, with a cafe, kids centre, spa and lifestyle shop. You can grab a coffee after class with your friends, put your kids into dance and child-yoga classes, and get a massage to ward off any post-class tension.
Take the time to get to know your fellow yogis and spend time around the centre, you will quickly feel like part of the family.
Intuitive Flow
Intuitive Flow
If you are looking for Pranala yoga in Ubud, Intuitive Flow studio is the place.
Led and run by Linda Madani – a trained teacher, practitioner and yoga therapist – you will get to learn under one of the best. The combined style of energy movements, relaxation and breathing help you to connect deeply with yourself, and begin to self-heal.
Not only a practice for the body, but the mind and soul, you can dive deep to find your path and place in the world. The team of friendly, experienced teachers will help guide you through lessons of gentle yoga and Hatha flow, building your confidence and knowledge.
I would highly recommend Intuitive Flow studio to people who already have some understanding of yoga, and are looking to deepen their practice.
Taksu Yoga
Taksu Yoga
A place of wellness and yoga, Taksu means ‘the indescribable essence of Spirit’ in Balinese, and this yoga studio encompasses that very feeling.
The team of international yoga teachers have dedicated their lives to passing on taksu. Teaching students the meaning of yoga, and the intention behind each move.
Ideal for someone who wants to immerse themselves, it is a place for serious learners. With an on-site spa and wellness centre, as well as the yoga barn, it is a community of healers and students. Take your time to select which course or classes best suit you, and be ready to change your life!
The wellness centre hosts courses like sound healing and Ozone therapy, while the spa has a full menu of relaxing treatments and therapies.
This is one of the best places to do yoga in Ubud with some really intense yogi energy.
Shala Devi Yoga
Shala Devi Yoga
Shala Devi Yoga is the most beautiful and scenic of the yoga spaces. Encompassed in luscious rice paddies, the luxury space is bright, tropical and peaceful.
Unlike any other yoga retreats in Ubud, you make the rules for your stay at Shala Devi. Pick your starting date and the team will cater to you to ensure you are comfortable in your room, ready for your classes and nourished at the on-site organic cafe.
Because of the flexible set up, you get to meet a range of different people, and perhaps be the only one in your class for the day!
Treat yourself to an afternoon at the onsite spa, and take part in activities including mountain climbs, tours, cooking classes and workshops, exploring all the best bits of Ubud.
For those looking for something more comprehensive, you can join the yoga shala’s 200 or 300 hour yoga teacher trainings. In such an amazing setting, you can really connect with your body and learn all the magnificent benefits of having a daily yoga practice.
Yoga Union Shala
Yoga Union Shala
Just 20 minutes walk from central Ubud, Yoga Union Shala is located close to all the best bits of town.
The shala’s main focus is yoga retreats and teacher training. When you sign up for a course, you get a choice between their rice field or mansion venues – both a dream! This is where you will eat, sleep, learn and practice. Both venues are idyllic island experiences where you can immerse in nature, as well as your training.
Each of the experienced trainers and friendly founders have an expansive history, falling into the world of yoga from high-powered corporate roles. You can learn from their unwavering knowledge in either a 200 hour or 300 hour training course.
Accredited by the Yoga Alliance, you will come away from the transformative once-in-a-lifetime experience with incredible memories, and a certificate to start training your own students.
Escape the World
OneWorld Retreats
The perfect combination of meditation and yoga, Escape the World allows you to do what is says on the tin – escape..
Escape your overactive thoughts, escape the aches and pains of your body, and learn how to incorporate these daily practices into your every-day life.
The 7-day retreat hosted by OneWorld Retreats is packed full of classes about how to connect with your body, release pain and welcome healing. Spend time working closely with the trainers to pinpoint your struggles, and work together to make effective and efficient changes. This week-long retreat is sure to change the rest of your life.
Escape the World also includes time spent exploring Bali. Join tours around the island venturing to see sunsets, and biking around rice paddies. You will easily fall into island life with its calm relaxed atmosphere, and deep spiritual feel.
De Mantra – House of Yoga and Healing
De Mantra - House of Yoga and Healing
De Mantra is the heart of everything yoga in Ubud.
Hosting every level of teacher training, daily yoga classes and retreats, if you are looking for a serious thorough training, this is where to go.
The team of experienced local teachers hand down their knowledge to the students, spreading the healing lessons of yoga.
De Mantra’s walk-in classes are a mixture of all the best-known practices including therapeutic yoga, Prana and Kundalini Tantric yoga. They also teach some adjusted Balinese practices, created by Guru Made Sumantra. A practice for health and peace of mind, anyone is welcome to join the daily flows.
Zuna Yoga
Zuna Yoga doesn’t host retreats and training classes in the same way as the other studios in Ubud. They only accept the most serious and dedicated of applicants. Through the selective admission, they ensure that everybody is a willing student who comes each day with a positive attitude and commitment to the course.
Teaching their own Zuna Yoga method, created by the founders Katherine and Everett, the practice incorporates their knowledge of everything from neuroscience, to physics, medicine, to martials arts.
Hosting retreats and teacher courses across the island, and around the world, Zuna Yoga is a method that is slowly spreading through the yoga community.
Final Thoughts
Aaand, breathe..
What an incredible wide range of yoga retreats, training courses and daily classes!
How on earth are you going to choose which one to attend?
I think joining classes of every type of flow is a great way to start any yoga journey. Find your favourite, and run with it! Take all the courses and classes available – become the yogi guru of your dreams!
I can’t wait to get back to the classes at Ubud Yoga House – being surrounded by nature, and escaping my thoughts is one of my favourite things to do while in the jungle.
Yoga in Ubud is some of the best around the world, and the community just makes it all the more impressive! Make sure you don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn under some of the most knowledgeable teachers.
On that note, Namaste.
