Ubud is the heart of Bali, the island of Gods. It is green, fresh and magical. Most of Bali’s rice fields are in Ubud and because of this it is sometimes also called “the Lungs of Bali”.

Ubud has long been known as the ‘Yoga paradise’ in Southeast Asia. The yoga way of life is deeply entrenched in the Balinese culture. Yoga studios are known as ‘Shala’, which means home in Sanskrit. For the yogis, these are the perfect places to rest your body and mind.

If you’re heading to Bali for Yoga, we have handpicked a few amazing Yoga retreats and studios for you. Also, check out these amazing Yoga retreats in Bali that aren’t just limited to Ubud.

Top Places for Yoga in Ubud, Bali

The Yoga Barn

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📅 CLASSES EVERYDAY👌 Reduced Class Hours⠀ Monday 24 DEC 🎈 Christmas Eve | Classes start as usual with last class starting at 4pm. We close at 6pm. ⠀ .⠀ 🎄 Christmas Day⠀ 🌺 Gulungang⠀ 🎉 New Years⠀ .⠀ Holidays are about feeling good and setting yourself up for new beginnings. So please see our special holiday open and close times for yoga classes, Garden Kafe, Juice Bar and Wellness and Healing hours🙏🏽⠀ .⠀ 25 DEC 🎁 Christmas Day | Classes start as usual with last class starting at 4pm. We close at 6pm. ⠀ 26 DEC 🌺 Galungan Day – A beautiful Balinese holiday. The Yoga Barn will open in the afternoon with the first class starting at 2pm.⠀ 31 DEC 🎉 New Years Eve | Classes start as usual with last class starting at 4pm. We close at 6pm.⠀ .⠀ 1 JAN ❤️ New Years Day⠀ Special Donation Classes for AYO! Kita Bicara HIVAIDS.⠀ .⠀ 🧘🏽‍♂️8am to 9:30am | @tanyakapsyoga Pranayama & Hatha Yoga⠀ 🧘🏽‍♂️9am to 10:30am | @teodoyogaguitar Vinyasa Flow⠀ 🧘🏽‍♂️11am to 12:30am | @levi.banner Shamamic Breathwork⠀ .⠀ It will be an Indonesian Public Holiday so all Yoga Barn facilities will be closed with the exception of the Lower Reception in our main Nyoman & Ketut studios off the amphitheater deck. Volunteer staff will help teachers with class registration and donation collection. Arrive 30 mins and find your way to Lower Reception to register. Spaces are limited for visitor comfort.⠀ . 📱Class times are also available on our APP

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The Yoga Barn is the most popular and the largest yoga studio in Ubud. It is conveniently located in central Ubud. Also, it provides much more than an ordinary studio. Other than its seven yoga studios, they have guest accommodation, healthy restaurant, juice bar, and treatment room. You can be sure to find the class suitable for you since they have a huge variety of 15 yoga and meditation classes available.

Radiantly Alive

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“I’ll catch you if you fall” – Your yoga mat 🙏😉 . . . . . #selfpractice #practiceandalliscoming #sideplank #yogamat #radiantlyalive #radiantlyaliveyoga #radiantlyaliveyogastudio #radiantlyalivebali #yogastudiobali #yoga #yogabali #yogaubud #yogaclass #yogaclassbali #yogaworkshop #yogateachertraining #yogateachertrainingbali #vinyasateachertraining #holistictherapybali #yogaretreat #retreatbali #baliretreat #yogalove #yogaforlife #yogaforeverybody #yogajourney #yogalifestyle

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Radiantly Alive is located in central Ubud as well. They have three studios where they offer a variety of very interesting practices and workshops, including arm balance, sky yoga flow, and roll and release (self-massage using balls). The good place to try all different types of yoga.

Ubud Yoga House

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Lift your spirit and open your heart at the Ubud Yoga House.#yoga #bali #ubud #heart #spirit #happy #happytime #travel #wanderlust #body #mindbodysoul #soul #yogachallenge #yogagirl #yogainspiration #mood #namaste #meditation #mindfulness

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If you prefer a small class and a more personalized experience, then Ubud Yoga House is ideal. It is perfect beginners yogis as this small studio is much friendlier and more relaxed compared to the other studios since teachers can attend to everyone. The yoga studio also has a very good view.

Taksu Yoga

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Meet Indra, your new Yoga Instructor. . Indra will start this Tuesday, May 22nd and join our current Team of Indonesian Yoga Instructors Astri, Nina and Agung. . Indra's attitude is simple: to reach depth, one does not have to travel far. We already have all the solutions and improvements we seek, but we overlook them because we make ourselves believe that they have to be beyond our reach. . Indra's Yoga poses do not challenge one's limit – they invite one to explore one's self. In his classes, you do less but get more results. . At Taksu, Indra will focus on teaching a class known as "Nuad Boran" in Thai. . This class invites participants to pair up with one another to take turns giving and receiving the massage. . The giver will guide the receiver of the massage into Yoga postures and work on his/her energy lines and pressure points, alleviating the latter’s muscular tension and improving the body’s circulation. . The receiver, whilst laying in relaxation, will achieve Yogic flexibility without doing anything, hence its other name – the lazy man’s Yoga. . Join us each Tuesday from 4.00pm till 5.30pm. Come 15min prior to the class and enrol our Spa Reception. . Drop-in price: Rp 120,000. . Class Cards: 3 classes – Rp 300.000 5 classes – RP 475.000 10 classes – Rp 900.000 15 classes – Rp 1.150.000 20 classes – Rp 1.400.000 . . . . . #yogalover #myyogalife #yogaflow #practicedaily #yogalifestyle #feeltheyogahigh #yogaforlife #yogacommunity #yogatime #yogaclass #yogaforeveryone #healthylifestyle #yogavibes #yogaforeverybody #spreadtheyogalove #yogabali #yogainbali #justbreathe #ubudyoga #mindbodyspirit #liveinspired #lookwithin #ubudbali #ubudlife #ubudhood #thebalibible #balibible #balidaily #thebaliguru #baliadvisor

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Taksu Yoga is located in a jungle temple far away from the traffic noise, all the crowd and souvenir shops. The classes here are very small and personalised as well. It is a very quiet environment that is just what is needed for yoga. They have health workshops, restaurants and spa as well. You just take a whole day and relax here!

Intuitive Flow

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💫We raise by lifting others 💫 One of the most satisfying jobs is to know you can help other people and you teach them something valuable. Being a certified yoga teacher you can help others improve their health physically, mentally, emotionally. If you want to learn traditional yoga and Balinese energy movement for healing you should join us in April. The 200 Hour Yoga Pranala Intensive Teacher Training starts on 4th to 26th April in Bali. This training is accredited by Yoga Alliance and has the best team of yoga experts. 8 spots are still available, book yours today. Link in bio

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This studio is located on the Penestanan Kaja hill, overlooking the Balinese jungle and the volcanic peaks. The view is stunning and it gives off a peaceful and tranquil vibe, that is exactly what is needed for the perfect yoga session. You can discover the unique consciousness-based Yoga Pranala here as well. If you want to avoid the crowd, here would be a better choice.

Where to stay in Ubud

After a good yoga workout, we all want to have some time to relax, appreciate the moment, have a nice massage or take a refreshing deep in the pool. There are plenty of Ubud villas where you can enjoy these all together. Guess what? Many villas in Ubud have a yoga area or a large garden for your practice. Check them out below for your inspiration.

Villa Kelusa

This villa has a huge beautiful garden and two infinity pools with sunbeds provided just beside them. The living and dining space is spacious and comfortable. You can also enjoy the stunning views of the rice fields, jungle and mountains. There are also villa staffs that are very friendly and are willing to help with any you need.

Shamballa Moon

A romantic getaway for two would be best here. Many couples were here for their honeymoon. The villa has a great view of the Wos River Valley and Mount Agung. Similarly, there is a nice private pool. Very relaxing and luxurious stay.