Passion for Bali

Location: ACCOMMODATIONS - DINING - Ayurveda Spa

Bali, Island of the Gods, and her people are a culture Yoga International magazine describes as ‘living yoga'. Spirituality, harmony with nature, peacefulness - these elements embody the Balinese way of life and the life experienced at this unparalleled boutique yoga retreat center and Ayurvedic Spa.

Zen Yoga Bali is a secluded retreat oasis set amongst lush tropical gardens and surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Two hours north of the crowded tourist track, serenity and glorious isolation offer guests a complete escape from the outside world. It’s the perfect place to depart normal life and immerse yourself in yoga.


Accommodations

Zen Resort Bali is home to some of the most comfortable yoga accommodations in Bali. Many guests traveling alone, looking for an affordable yoga retreat in Bali, choose to share a room with another student. Additionally, our single room supplement is one of the most reasonable found at any yoga retreat.

The property includes a beautiful open air yoga shala that can accommodate up to 50, set amidst tropical gardens, a dramatic meditation deck overlooking the Sea, and an infinity pool. Our in house, authentic Ayurveda Spa offers traditional healing services as well as pampering treatments to relax, revitalize and renew.

Our eco-chic guest villas accommodate up to 50 people. Traditional Balinese architecture is tastefully decorated with simple Zen elegance to provide a maximum of peace and comfort in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Features include:

  • Air-conditioned sea and garden view villas with private terraces
  • Open air garden dining area overlooking the sea
  • Parlor to open-air garden bathrooms
  • Soft furnishings and organic cotton linens
  • Soothing and inspiring music
  • Zen elegance with luxurious comfort

Dining

Enjoy delightful tropical garden dining with fresh, nutritious fusion cuisine featuring health sustaining Ayurvedic fare. Every day boasts a different menu prepared with artistry, passion and flair. A host of beverages are offered, including fresh fruit juices, wine and cocktails, among others. Zen Yoga Bali is also able to accommodate vegetarian and gluten free diets.

Food at Zen is simply delicious, organic where possible and increasingly home grown as our gardens develop. Everything is cooked lovingly by local girls with plenty of freshly picked herbs, spices and fruit.

Early morning starts with chai or ground coffee delivered to your veranda upon request. 

BREAKFAST
Feast on all the fresh tropical fruit you can eat, much of it we grow ourselves, with locally grown wild organic honey and wholesome muesli. If you're still hungry, follow up with a cooked dish, including eggs prepared in many ways, juices, lassis, smoothies and shakes, fresh organic coffee and a variety of teas. Every juice and smoothie is lovingly prepared to order, coffee is organic and chai comes western style or masala. A wide range of herbal teas is also available. After breakfast, relax and linger on low cushioned sofas.

LUNCH
Enjoy lunch by the pool amidst a tropical garden overlooking the sea. Feast on pitta pockets, salads or the special of the day.

DINNER
On low cushions in candlelight, at tables beneath an umbrella of flower covered trees, or by the infinity pool overlooking the moon rays dripping into the sea, you'll enjoy exotic vegetarian east-meets-west fusion dishes or banana leaf spreads bursting with flavours. Every night a different menu, a different experience, always a surprise.

Activities

Enjoy the magic of each day at Zen Yoga Bali, where rice terraces & vineyards roll to a serene and secluded beach. In addition to yoga and meditation classes and plentiful lounging and relaxation possibilities, Bali is bristling with opportunities for adventurous excursions. Bali is home to a wealth of fantastic scuba diving sites with rare viewing opportunities ranging from macro critters to Manta Ray and Oceanic Sunfish (Mola Mola). Located just 200 meters from the beach, Zen Yoga Bali is within easy reach of Mengangen National Marine Park and PJ, two of Balis top dive sites!

A partial list of optional activities include:

  • Transformational all level small group yoga and meditation classes
  • Optional private yoga instruction
  • Surrendering to an 2 1/2 hour ayurvedic spa treatment
  • Lounging by the infinity pool and basking under the Bali sun
  • Reading and slumbering in garden sun beds, hammocks and armchairs
  • Secluded beach strolls and walking beach meditations
  • Snorkeling and scuba diving or enjoying a breathtaking sunrise sail with dolphins
  • Eco-forest walks to the Vihara Buddhist Temple
  • Rice field trekking excursions and bathing in magnificent waterfalls
  • Swimming in the nearby Banjar Natural Hot Springs

Travel and Visa Information

Airport transfer between Ngurah Rai International, Bali's major airport in Denpasar, and Zen Yoga Bali is included on opening and closing yoga retreat and teacher training retreat days.

Indonesia has recently introduced new regulations with regard to visas, limiting tourist visas to 30 days. A visa fee is payable upon entry to Bali for most countries, however make your own inquiries about the visa requirements applicable to your nationality, as some passports are not permitted, a visa on entry and must be organized at the Indonesian Embassy prior to coming. For information about visas, please contact your local embassy.

Please check your passport expiration date as you must have six months validity remaining on your passport from the date of your return from Bali. If you have any questions related to visas or assistance in finding economical air travel, please