What is a trip to Ubud without a yoga session? Stretch out your travel kinks, and release the stress of day-to-day life.
As the cultural heart of the island, Ubud has become the hotspot for intense yoga teacher training courses, deep meditation practices, and other spiritual pratices that will help you connect with your inner self.
The experienced trainers and teachers are some of the best in the world, with every type of yoga and practice under their belts.
Come with me on this tour of the best places for yoga in Ubud, and see which one stands out to you.
The Yoga Barn
I am going to start off with one of the most famous yoga studios in Ubud, The Yoga Barn. A yoga hub with a full calendar of classes, courses, accommodation and spa – it’s everything you could need in one place! Plus its right in central Ubud, you can easily stop by cafes and shops after class. Walk from your Ubud villa to calm and relaxing classes.
If you are looking to take a one-off class during your trip, I highly recommend an early morning flow class. It is the perfect balance of yoga and meditation to get you ready for your day. Daily classes run from 8am through to 8pm, you can fit it around your schedule.
Yoga Barn Ubud can also be a more immersive experience. You can throw yourself into a yoga retreat, or take advantage of the staycation package – stay onsite in their cosy nest room, have access to yoga and meditation classes, as well as ecstatic dance sessions. It is a great option for a newbie looking to get an overview of all the types of yoga. You can join up to 8 classes over the span of 3 days. The perfect start to your yogi life!
There is also a detox retreat. It includes a 7-day stay at the onsite accommodation, fresh juices provided for every meal, and guidance through the detox period. Take part in yoga classes, relax in the Ayurvedic spa, and get to know the other detoxers attending.
The Yoga Barn offers everything for an intense introduction to yoga, or an easy flowing daily practice.
Blooming Lotus Yoga
There are a range of yoga teacher courses available in Bali. Blooming Lotus Yoga provides an ultra-deep look into the world of yoga with their 200 hour training course. Along with learning how to teach and support beginners in learning the positions, you can build your confidence with yoga, 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 the yoga associations, Blooming Lotus Yoga takes you on a journey to fully mastering your body and mind to be able to pass along your knowledge and skills to students.
The stunning accommodation, 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
Doing yoga in Ubud is one of the most popular past-times.
With the number of yoga shalas, studios and retreats on offer, it can be hard to know which one to join. Radiantly Alive Yoga offers every type of yoga for beginners to pros. From handstand classes, to Mystic healing, Yin yoga to Thai yoga massage – the variety of yoga classes available is phenomenal!
Run by a team of internationally known teachers, you are learning from the 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, fit in a session after your afternoon at an Ubud coworking space, or end on a high. You are sure to sweat it out and come away feeling revived and refreshed.
Ubud Yoga House
Breathe in fresh jungle air and listen out for the sounds of nature. Ubud Yoga House is idyllically located among the rice paddies, pormising an unforgettable yoga experience.
Welcoming beginners and pros into their open treehouse-esque studio, it is the perfect setting to immerse yourself into the world of yoga.
Daily classes and teacher courses are all held in the open bale-style house. Overlooking luscious green views, I can’t think of a better place to escape the crowds and fully relax into a calm flow.
Take part in 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 healing.
Of all the yoga in Ubud classes I have joined, these were some of my favourites.
Spacious Yoga
The Spacious Yoga studio exclusively teaches Ashtanga yoga under the guidance of the 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 about a different type of yoga. Follow up by relaxing your muscles with a Balinese massage in one of the best Ubud spas.
Ubud Yoga Centre
Ubud Yoga Centre is the spot with everything! Bikram yoga, Hot barre, Kundalini yoga, Yin yoga, Ashtanga yoga, literally everything.
For every-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 teacher’s suggestions, trust their advice and take their word 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
If you are looking for Pranala yoga in Ubud, Intuitive Flow studio is the place.
Lead 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 on this earth. The team of friendly, experienced teachers will help to 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
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 spots in Ubud to enjoy some really intense yogi energy.
Shala Devi Yoga
Shala Devi Yoga is definitely the most beautiful and scenic of these yoga classes. 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 accommodation, 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 for a truly magnificent experience.
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 reconnect with your body and learn all the magnificent benefits of having a daily yoga practice.
Usada Bali
Usada Bali combines Balinese culture with traditional yoga practices, creating a safe space to release and reconnect. The ideal spot for those looking to plunge head-first into the world of yoga, the Usada studio is at the heart of Ubud – a tranquil escape from the town.
Meaning ‘traditional medicine’, Usada pulls inspiration from its Balinese home to provide an experience filled with guidance and spirit.
The local and international teachers are all experts in their fields, providing classes for a range of styles and practices. Ashtanga Mysore, restorative yoga, Hatha Flow and Reiki circles – you can take the time to learn a new yoga practice, or enjoy your favourite style.
Usada gives you the chance to learn more about Bali. Take a deeper look at the tradition of Balinese dancing, learn about Balinese martial arts, and see the process of an IKAT being created. An education for yoga and your love of Bali, Usada is a special studio.
Yoga Union Shala
Just 20 minutes walk from central Ubud, Yoga Union Shala is ideally located close to all the best bits of town.
Their 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. 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.
All of the widely 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
The perfect combination of meditation and yoga, Escape the World allows you to do just that.. escape..
Escape your overactive thoughts, escape the aches and pains of your body, and learn how to take these daily practices into your every-day life.
The 7-day retreat 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 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 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..
How incredible is the wide range of yoga retreats, training courses and daily classes?!
How will you pick which one to attend?
I think attending 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.
Yoga in Ubud is some of the best around the world! Make sure you don’t miss out on an opportunity to learn under some of the most knowledgeable teachers.
On that note, Namaste.
