Ubud Yoga Trip
The iconic Ubud Yoga Barn is perfect for a few one off classes!
Thinking of curating one of your own yoga trips? Bali is absolute magic, Ubud to be exact.
I have been very fortunate to spend a decent chunk of time in Ubud, Indonesia. Having done two solo trips there in the past, it is a place I will continue to long for and return any chance I can. Miles away from the ocean, it may not be top of the list for some, but hear me out when I say it has a different type of magic. Some of the locals even say they can’t live in Ubud because it makes them too emotional.. how powerful is that?
There is such strong religion and spirituality in Indonesia and Ubud is no exception. The Ubud jungle holds such intense and emotional energy. Every time I visit, it forces me to reflect on myself and my inner being. This place assisted me in reaching a spiritual awakening, which still to this day, is the most magical and powerful thing I have ever experienced. After this awakening, I was walking the earth curious if anyone else with a similar experience could tell I had been through the same thing. I felt so connected to myself, the world and people around me. Everything had changed internally that for a while I truly believed there is no way other spiritual beings could not see this radiating from me…. I am telling you, the jungle is pure magic and I do not believe I would have had this experience without it and the people who nurture it every day.
My most recent Ubud trip was again focused on nurturing myself and connecting to my magic. Having somewhat recently, fell in love with yoga, I was excited to design my trip around my practice. Ubud is considered the best place in Bali for yoga. Having researched many different retreats and comparing pricing, I landed on Blooming Lotus Yoga. Everything about it sounded great and having never done a yoga retreat before, I was keen to try even though I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. Booked.
Upon arriving at my retreat, I was greeted by such warm hearted staff who assisted me with check in and welcomed me with a beautiful welcome drink and treat. The first thing to capture my attention was the view overlooking the whistling Jungle and quietness.
Over the next few days I followed a schedule which included 2 hrs of yoga & meditation morning and night. I absolutely struggled with the meditation at the start and experienced frustrations and distractions as you do anything when you’re just starting out. However by the end of the retreat I was getting better, enjoying it even. The yoga was hatha based and was not overly strenuous. All levels of yogi’s were there and we all benefited; its amazing how incredible your body feels with consistent daily practice. In addition to our morning and evening routine, there was often a workshop mid day on yoga philosophy or a shuttle bus which took you to Ubud centre to explore. As I had just spent several days in the centre, I opted to relax at my villas pool!
The food at the retreat was entirely vegan and gluten free. Two things I am not. However, it felt great to try something new and feel the effects on my body eating clean and nourishing foods. The flavour did not suffer and I had some of the best food in Ubud here! If you did not like the meals provided, you always had the option to purchase from the menu or get delivery. I did trial the menu during lunches (as these were not included) and had some incredible Balinese dishes.
This retreat was an incredible experience and I can see myself returning to not only Ubud but Blooming Lotus Yoga Retreat. The people I met there were genuine and likeminded making for a very nurturing and encouraging environment. The teachers were grounded and knowledgable. They made you feel so welcomed and safe during our practice.
If you are looking for a budget friendly, amazing yoga experience, I cannot recommend Blooming Lotus enough. If you are not up for a retreat but would like some connection to nature and yourself, add Ubud to your list. You can check out independent practices, live music, chakra healing, sound baths and many more magical experiences here.