For many, yoga is a must in order to disconnect from the busy day-to-day grind and hit the refresh button. But for those more wellness-minded, finding a locale that not only suits your current routine, but perhaps even brings it to the next level can be quite the challenge.
It’s no secret that Ubud, Bali is the perfect place to unwind while engaging in your favorite holistic activities. It’s basically a wellness-lover’s paradise. From cacao ceremonies to ayurvedic massages to more yoga studios than one can even count, it’s the spiritual sanctuary your soul has been craving.
Where to Stay
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan
Set amid lush tropical valleys by Ayung River, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan is absolutely stunning. This world class resort has an outdoor pool, yoga classes, a state of the art gym, and a spa. It’s an easy 10-minute drive from Ubud Palace and Ubud Art Market, and a 15-minute drive from the Monkey Forest.
Where to Yoga
Yoga Barn
The largest and most picturesque yoga studio is home to tons of daily yoga classes as well as pranayama, meditation, sound therapy, and the infamous ecstatic dance. Top teachers from across the world travel to Yoga Barn to teach classes and host retreats. This is a MUST if you’re in Ubud.
Things To Do
Ubud Float Garden
For a truly unique experience, go weightlessness in a float tank! It’s perfect place to sit back and let go. Ubud float garden also offers, acro yoga, cacao ceremonies, full moon parties, and is definitely not one to be missed.
Visit A Healer
There are healers practically on every corner of Ubud. From reiki to Ayurveda and more you can easily find someone to suit your desires.
Dragonfly Village
Drop by on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday when they host a gathering where you can swim in their saltwater pool, relax in an herbal sauna, and drink tea around a bonfire. It’s located in the rice terraces on the way to Sari Organik and is the perfect place to take a beat.
There are tons of spas, amazing rice terraces and monkey forests, and lush jungles to instantly transcend you into another time and place. For wellness-lovers and yogis alike, Ubud is the ultimate dream come true.