The Best Guide To Beginner Yoga In Ubud, Bali

Here we share the best guide to yoga studios and retreats in Ubud, Bali, and what our experience has been getting into yoga as beginners.

Ubud, Bali: Yogi Paradise

Known as the cultural capital of Bali, Ubud is the perfect place to start off our lives here. 

Located amongst ricefields and real Balinese culture, Ubud has a real sense of peace and unique beauty. 

Before coming to Bali, Matt and I knew that we wanted to start incorporating a ‘daily practice’ into our lives.

But, with little experience in yoga, we weren’t sure how to fit in with all the yogis here in Ubud.

Luckily, within our first week here, we decided to check out The Yoga Barn and purchase a one-week unlimited class pass.

Yoga & Retreats in Ubud, Bali Guide

• Ubud, Bali: Yoga Paradise
• The Yoga Barn Bali
• Retreats At The Yoga Barn
• The Rejuvenation Package At The Yoga Barn
• The Blissful Package At The Yoga Barn
• Lessons Learned from Yoga
• How You Can Become A Yogi
• Other Yoga Options in Ubud, Bali

The Yoga Barn Bali

There are dozens of yoga studios to choose from in Ubud, but The Yoga Barn is by far the most well-known.

This extremely large yoga “resort” has seven different yoga spaces, a delicious and healthy restaurant, a spa/treatment room, guest accommodation (for retreats or yoga teacher training), and a juice bar.

Walking into The Yoga Barn is like entering a secret, and massive, oasis.

And one of the best parts – getting greeted by Joy, the sweetest Golden Retriever that lives there.

Located about 3 minutes from the Monkey Forest, The Yoga Barn is perfectly close to local shops, cafes, and a buzzing community.

The one-week pass cost us $30 and allowed us to go to any, and however many, of the typical 10 different classes offered every day. 

From vinyasa flow, salsa dance, power yoga, pilates, to fly high yoga (a new-er style of aerial yoga that started in 2012 right here in Ubud), we had plenty of options.

And that was the beginning of our yoga obsession. 

In the US, I had done “hot yoga” plenty of times with friends, but it was for the sole purpose of getting a good workout in. 

But here, it feels as if the whole mental and physical aspect of yoga is far more meaningful. 

Maybe I was doing yoga in the US all wrong, or maybe I wasn’t finding the right teachers for me, but at the Yoga Barn I finally realized what the yoga ‘hype’ is all about. 

Rather than just going for a great workout, going to yoga classes everyday at the Yoga Barn gave Matt and I something to look forward to, and a place where we could free our minds from any anxiety or protruding thoughts. 

Following our 1 week class pass, we immediately bought a 1 month unlimited pass, which cost us USD $70.

In our month-long membership, we tried so many different classes, made friends, connected with our bodies, became stronger and more mindful, and found teachers that pushed us to do things we never knew imaginable. 

I even dragged Matt to a salsa dance class, which was hilarious, but sadly he refused to ever go to another. 

Retreats At The Yoga Barn

Interested in coming to Ubud, Bali and attending a retreat?

Well, The Yoga Barn has two awesome retreats (with different durations!) available.

The retreats offered at The Yoga Barn include “The Rejuvenation Package” and “The Blissful Package”.

The Rejuvenation Package At The Yoga Barn

The Rejuvenation Package, offered at The Yoga Barn, is perfect for singles or couples looking to experience a healthy, body and mind cleansing in Ubud, Bali.

You can choose to do the 7 day, 5 day, or 3 day package.

The 7 day Rejuvenation Package Includes:

• 7 Days & 6 Nights Accommodation
• Daily Breakfast + Wifi
• Salt Water Swimming Pool
• Unlimited Class Pass
• 1x Full-Body Relaxing Massage
• 1x Wellness Session (Choice of: Thai Massage / Esalen Massage / Watsu)
• 2x Dance Pass or 2x Infrared Sauna)
• Special Discount Card

The total cost for the 7 day Rejuvenation Package is USD $422.19.

If you choose to do this package with a partner or friend, the cost for the 7 day package for double occupancy is USD $562.93.

The 5 Day Rejuvenation Package Includes:

• 5 Days & 4 Nights Accommodation
• Daily Breakfast + Wifi
• Salt Water Swimming Pool
• Unlimited Class Pass
• 1x Full-Body Relaxing Massage
• 1x Foot Acupressure Massage
• 1x Dance Pass or 1x Infrared Sauna
• Special Discount Card

The total cost for the 5 day Rejuvenation Package is USD $288.50.

If you choose to do this package with a partner or friend, the cost for the 5 day package for double occupancy is USD $365.90.

The 3 Day Rejuvenation Package Includes:

• 3 Days & 2 Nights Accommodation
• Daily Breakfast + Wifi
• Salt Water Swimming Pool
• Unlimited Class Pass
• 1x Full-Body Relaxing Massage
• 1x Dance Pass or 1x Infrared Sauna
• Special Discount Card

The total cost for the 3 day Rejuvenation Package is USD $175.91.

If you choose to do this package with a partner or friend, the cost for the 3 day package for double occupancy is USD $218.13.

The Blissful Package At The Yoga Barn

The Blissful Package at The Yoga Barn is all about nourishing yourself with self-care practices.

This retreat offers an instant restart to your mind, body, and heart.

The Blissful Package Includes:

• 3 Days & 2 Nights Accommodation (Standard Room)
• Daily Breakfast at Garden Kafe
• 1 Wellness Session or Private Yoga Session ( Option for Wellness: Watsu | Thai Massage | Esalen Massage | Balinese Chakra Healing )
• Plunge Pool
• 3 Class Pass for Yoga or Meditation
• 1 Tension Release Detox Massage
• 1 InfraRed Sauna
• Special discount on Wellness bookings during stay

The total cost for The Blissful Package is USD $223.17.

If you choose to do this package with a partner or friend, the cost for The Blissful Packaged for double occupancy is USD $267.39.

Lessons Learned

So, what did we learn from all of this?

Many things, but most importantly, the importance of having daily practice. 

As a very anxious person, I have always found it hard (actually, impossible) to shut my mind off and focus on being present.

It was never something that I was able to do, but something I wanted so badly.

For the first couple of weeks in yoga, I was literally unable to even keep my eyes closed during short meditations at the start and end of class.

I would look around, fidget with my hands, think about that TV show I was watching the night before, and let my mind wonder about the most random things.

But finally, with more practice, I was able to close my eyes and focus on my breath for even just 10 minutes… something I don’t think I’ve ever done in my whole life.

Yoga, for me, isn’t about being able to do the craziest poses – it’s about taking at least an hour of my day to focus on myself. 

I am so proud of myself, and of Matt, for our journey so far becoming ‘yogis’.

I am proud of the lessons we’ve learned, and most importantly, the value that we place on having daily practice to improve ourselves, both mentally and physically.

How You Can Become A Yogi

So, if you are interested in growing, whether that be in a spiritual, physical, or emotional sense, I highly recommend giving yoga a try.

And good news- the Yoga Barn Bali actually offers online memberships, for an incredibly low price.

The Yoga Barn online offers tons of classes that focus on many different branches of yoga, meditation, and wellness.

By signing up, you get a 7 day free trial, and then full subscriptions start at USD $0.33/Day!

Here’s the link to The Yoga Barn online membership, if you are interested.

Also – don’t forget, you’ll need a yoga mat if you want to practice from home.

Here’s a link to a perfect yoga mat that comes in a bunch of vibrant colors and designs, is lightweight, non-slip, and is a great value for the price.

Other Yoga Options in Ubud, Bali

Does The Yoga Barn seem too big, or maybe too crowded for you?

No problem!

If The Yoga Barn isn’t the vibe you are looking for, check out these other awesome yoga studios right here in Ubud, Bali:

• Radiantly Alive
• Ubud Yoga House
• Intuitive Flow
• Shades of Yoga
• Ubud Yoga Centre

Are You Ready To Become A Yogi?

After our incredible experience getting in yoga as beginners in Ubud, Bali, we want to know what you think!

Have you ever tried yoga?

Are you interested in coming to Bali to attend a yoga retreat?

What are some lessons that you’ve learned through incorporating daily practice in your life?

Thanks so much for reading, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts and answer any questions!