From open-air classes in Ubud to ocean-view shalas in Uluwatu, here are Bali's best yoga studios & cool classes to get your "Om" on...
Do you know your Ashtanga from your Kundalini? Or your Iyengar from your Bhakti? Whether you’re a dedicated yogi or a total beginner on the mat, Bali has long been the place to practice the art of yoga. With its peaceful and paradisal surrounds, its spiritual vibes and wide open spaces for saluting to the warm Bali sun, the Island of the Gods is a yogi’s playground – and Bali’s best yoga studios are no different.
From hip and happening yoga classes in Canggu and Seminyak, to traditional and ancient practices in Ubud and Sanur, we’ve stretched and flowed our way across the island to bring you the very best yoga studios in Bali. And to help you decide which one is right for you (are you a Yin yogi or a hot yoga buff?) we’ve also included each studio’s specialty, plus the level of practitioner they cater to. Namaste, Honeys!
The best yoga studios in Bali: CANGGU
1. The Practice
A five-star yoga centre with high-quality classes and world-class teachers in a truly breathtaking setting, The Practice is bursting with impressive superlatives. But what sets this open-air bamboo studio apart from the rest is its commitment to the Sri Vidya Traditional Lineage. They’re dedicated to pass down this lineage-based teaching of Traditional Hatha yoga “from one to another”.
They explore the science and art of traditional practice under the guidance of experienced teachers, with daily asana, pranayama and meditation, master classes, workshops, and yoga teacher training programs for both new and experienced practitioners. They even have a virtual online studio so you can stay connected no matter where you are in the world.
Best for: Traditional Hatha Yoga in a closed community setting for dedicated yogis.
Price per class: IDR 150,000.
Address: Jl Batu Bolong No. 94A, Canggu.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am, Saturday and Sunday from 9am.
2. Samadi Bali
Samadi Bali is where you’ll find daily yoga classes, yoga teacher trainings and even an organic cafe and store, all under one roof. This eco-conscious community brings in the best yoga teachers in Bali who have trained extensively across the island and around the world. The team includes Indonesian and international yoga experts and community builders.
Teaching multiple styles daily as well as special skills workshops like inversions and FlyHigh, the Samadi team is dedicated to healing and renewal, all in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
Best for: Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin for all levels.
Price per class: IDR 155,000.
Address: Jl Padang Linjong No. 39, Echo Beach, Canggu.
Opening hours: Daily, from 9.30am.
3. Udara Bali
Udara, AKA air, houses yoga, detox and wellness retreats, all in one adult-only Bali wellness resort. Soul searchers can stretch it out in not one, but four yoga shalas located high up in the air, overlooking the Indian Ocean, Bali’s ancient temples and rice fields. While Udara Bali’s specialty is Aerial yoga, there are other classes too, from Hatha and Vinyasa, to water yoga and sound healing.
Aside from yoga classes, you can nourish your body with healthy meals at the organic restaurant. Or recover at the Finnish sauna and ice plunge hidden within the utterly unique meditation cave…
Best for: Solo travellers looking for Aerial yoga classes in an open space, high up in the air.
Price per class: IDR 170,000.
Address: Jl Pura Kramat, Seseh (near Canggu).
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 7.30am, Sunday from 9am.
4. Serenity Eco Guesthouse and Yoga
Laid-back, tranquil, and yet in the heart of vibrant Canggu, Serenity Eco Guesthouse & Yoga is a hidden, tropical oasis in environmentally-conscious grounds. Serenity offers both variety and affordability, from Vinyasa, Hatha and Aerial Yoga, to Yin, mobility classes, and myofascial release – there really is something for every yogi here.
And to top it all off, the whole property is smoke- and alcohol-free, home to an eco-friendly guesthouse. It’s an all-in-one holistic lifestyle retreat with an outdoor pool, a permaculture herbal garden and the vegan, chemical-free Alkaline Restaurant for a healthy post-stretch feed.
Best for: A wide variety of classes and workshops for all levels in an eco-friendly and affordable space.
Price per class: IDR 139,000.
Address: Jl Nelayan, Canggu.
Opening hours: Daily, from 7.30am.
The best yoga studios in Bali: UBUD
5. The Yoga Barn
One of the first, largest and most popular studios in Bali, The Yoga Barn is a mecca for yogis in Bali. It’s the place where anyone with a yoga mat under their arm is making a beeline for, where healing and renewal meets community vibes, and daily classes and regular retreats to choose from. And of course, where the annual Bali Spirit Festival is held.
The professional teachers and visiting faculty teach classes from traditional Hatha, Vinyasa, Pranayama, Iyengar, Yin and Aerial, to meditation, Yoga Nidra, sound healing, ecstatic dance and everything else you can think of. As one of the largest yoga centres in Southeast Asia, there are also guest houses, Garden Kafe, cacao and juice bars, and if you’re really ready for a big life change, you can even enrol onto yoga teacher training courses.
Best for: Every yoga style for all levels.
Price per class: IDR 165,000.
Address: Jl Hanoman, Pengosekan, Ubud.
Opening hours: Daily, from 7am.
6. Radiantly Alive
Radiantly Alive is a homely, welcoming yoga studio that truly captures the enchantment of Bali. With its contemporary offerings rooted in ancient traditions and authenticity, the yoga and movement classes, workshops and yoga teacher trainings are all led by professional and inspiring yoga teachers from all over the world.
In five gorgeous, dedicated shalas, you’ll experience top quality yoga classes in a variety of styles: Radiantly Alive Vinyasa, Kundalini, Fly High Yoga, Yin and Acro Yoga. They also offer workshops for sound healing, mindfulness and trauma release – the options for radiating from the inside out are endless.
Best for: Unique Radiantly Alive Vinyasa, and specialised classes like biomagnetism, shamanic breathwork, and more.
Price per class: IDR 165,000.
Address: Jl Jembawan No. 3, Ubud.
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 7.30am, Sunday from 9am.
Radiantly Alive Class Schedule
7. Ubud Yoga Centre
Ubud Yoga Centre is a modern, two-tiered space that’s filled with light, art, nature, good vibrations and happy hearts. The three contemporary, clean and naturally-lit yoga rooms here are all powered by solar panels, creating a rare and phenomenal mix of urban vibes with nature and serenity. And with a community mission to welcome yogis of all levels and let them leave feeling light, confident and inspired, the ever-evolving friendly and comfortable space hosts a variety of yoga styles and fitness classes, including traditional Hatha and Yin, to Hot Barre, Inferno Pilates and hot yoga in different styles.
Best for: Hot yoga with jungle views.
Price per class: IDR 160,000.
Address: Jl Raya Singakerta No. 108 (Jembatan Nyuh Kuning), Ubud.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 7.30am, Saturday and Sunday from 8am.
Ubud Yoga Centre Class Schedule
8. Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre
Tucked away at the top of a picturesque and traditional Balinese village, Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre is the place in Bali for Ashtanga Mysore, Ayurveda and meditation. Their vision is to empower students to become global ambassadors of traditional Ashtanga Mysore Yoga. Taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois of Mysore South India, they teach traditional Mysore as it is the only style of Ashtanga that honours each individual, specifically addressing unique needs and support. They consider this to be the most authentic way to practice and teach, and so they’ve brought this special practice to Bali.
Best for: Intensive multi-week Ashtanga Yoga Mysore self-practice courses.
Ashtanga Yoga Bali Research Centre, Jl Raya Pejeng Kawan No. 45, Pejeng Kaja, Gianyar, e. info@ashtangayogabali.com.
9. Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center
The yogic sister of Alchemy – Bali’s first raw restaurant – this yoga and meditation centre brings a wholesome yoga experience to Ubud. Surrounded by lush greenery, each of the daily classes pays homage to a natural element: earth, ether, air, water or fire. And with its calming, eco-conscious studio designed by Bali-based IBUKU (a sustainable architecture firm), it’s a very special destination for taking your yoga practice to the next level. After class, stock up on yoga essentials at the eco-friendly store, then recharge with a feast at Alchemy just across the street. And psst… keep your eyes peeled for Alchemy’s special community events!
Best for: Eco-conscious, holistic wellness seekers.
Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center, Jl Penestanan No. 75, Sayan, Ubud, p. +62 812 2837 5036, e. info@aymcbali.com.
The best yoga studios in Bali: ULUWATU
10. Morning Light at Uluwatu Surf Villas
Morning Light Yoga Studio is an open-air reclaimed teak yoga shala that envelops yogis in the sights, sounds, and smells of Mother Nature. Designed to help you flow and rebalance, the twice-daily classes here are surrounded by breathtaking views of lush jungle overlooking Uluwatu’s famous waves. To really help you discover your Zen, there are even regular retreats each month featuring international legends like American surfer, Gerry Lopez.
Best for: Sunrise and sunset yoga sessions with awesome views.
Morning Light Yoga at Uluwatu Surf Villas, Jl Pantai Suluban, Uluwatu, p. +62 817 555 421, e. info@uluwatusurfvillas.com.
11. Yoga Searcher Bali
Nested on the cliffs of Uluwatu, this yoga resort offers a unique yoga retreat centre built inside an original Javanese joglo made from 100% recycled wood. The two yoga studios here offer two different classes experiences: The 160 sqm Big Shala is open for large classes of 50 people or more, while the Little Shala (just 25 sqm) is perfect for more intimate classes, private sessions and small workshops.
Best for: Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga.
Yoga Searcher Bali, Jl Labuan Sait Suluban, Uluwatu, p. +62 811 380 9772, e. contact@yogasearcher-bali.com.
The best yoga studios in Bali: SEMINYAK
12. Jiwa Yoga
If you prefer to stretch and sweat, then drop into a class at Seminyak’s Jiwa Hot Yoga. The brainchild of former fashion model, Angie Grgat, Jiwa Yoga leads classes for beginners and experienced yogis alike, working through a series of 26 poses to work every inch of your body, every internal organ, muscle, tendon, ligament and joint. If you haven’t heard of hot yoga, this practice takes place in a heated room that reaches temperatures of over 40 degrees Celcius, which allows the muscles to relax, stretch deeper, and create greater flexibility. Jiwa also hosts Ashtanga and Hot Pilates throughout the daily schedule that’s updated weekly.
Best for: Hot yoga for both beginners and experienced practitioners.
Jiwa Yoga, Jl Petitenget No. 777, Seminyak, p. +62 851 0041 3689.
The best yoga studios in Bali: SANUR
13. Power of Now Oasis
So you’re biking along Sanur’s Mertasari beach, and you come across a beautiful bamboo building and a cow (named Angelique!) calmly grazing on the lawn. Step into this wondrous building and you’ll find an eco-friendly yoga studio that is Power of Now Oasis. From Hatha and Vinyasa flows, to Iyengar and Yin – the studio’s bamboo walls and floors, plus the breezy ocean view, all add to the relaxing atmosphere as you inhale… and exhale…
Best for: Hatha and Vinyasa flow in a quiet ‘hood.
Power of Now Oasis, Jl Retro Beach, p. +62 878 6153 4535, e. info@powerofnowoasis.com.
14. Koa Shala
Located in the very heart of Sanur, Koa Shala is quietly nestled down a banana palm-lined avenue, and once you step through the gate away from the hustle and bustle of life on the street, a peaceful garden sanctuary awaits. The space features a two-storey wooden shala studio, housing different styles daily: traditional Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga, high-powered HIIT yoga and pilates, and Gentle yoga and Yin to finish the day on a blissful note…
Best for: Yoga for all levels, hidden by tropical greenery.
Koa Shala, Jl Danau Tamblingan No. 77A, Sanur, p. +62 823 5905 3384, e. info@koashala.com.
15. Umah Shakti
In the midst of a Balinese community compound and tropical gardens is a wooden yoga studio, Umah Shakti. This studio is where you can learn traditional styles of Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha and Yin, as well as yoga with anti-gravity hammocks. Special events like trauma healing, wellness glamping, acupuncture and acupressure therapies are also available for a well-rounded self-care day out.
Best for: Yoga surrounded by the local community.
Umah Shakti, Jl Danau Beratan, Gang XI No. 14, Sanur, p. +62 819 9955 8868.
The best yoga studios in Bali: NUSA LEMBONGAN
16. Yoga Bliss Lembongan
Don’t be fooled by Nusa Lembongan’s small size – there are plenty of awesome things to do on this picturesque island just 40 minutes by boat from Sanur), and one of them is moving mindfully, guided by professional yoga teachers. Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning unification, and a small island getaway is a great way for you to connect with yourself and the environment. Choose from Ashtanga or Vinyasa classes, then cool down with healthy vegan and veggie-friendly refreshments from Green Garden.
Best for: Yoga plus an island getaway with delicious healthy treats.
Yoga Bliss Lembongan, Jungutbatu, Nusa Lembongan, p. +62 812 3766 9466.
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