Our Retreats

a Traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga Retreat

Join our retreat for a truly traditional and unique Balinese yoga and meditation experience. It is located in the original spiritual village, close to Mount Batukaru in the middle part of Bali island. Get close and involve yourself in the Sesandan village community’s daily cultural activities. Balitrees Retreats serves guests in family and village environments, welcoming them to be part of their family and, at the same time, to be part of the Sesandan village community.

Highlight
  • Beach yoga session
  • Twice daily morning & afternoon yoga session
  • Twice daily morning & afternoon village culture/activities
  • 3 times daily vegetarian/vegan/regular meals
  • Accommodation & spa treatment
Skill level

Beginner, internediate

Yoga styles

Balinese Watukaru yoga, hatha, vinyasa, asthangga, yin yoga

Accomodation

Check-in Time: 14:00
Check-out Time: 13:00

Facilities

During this retreat, there are options on accommodation, either standard room or superior room. Superior Room located close to lobby and dining area, standard Room located about 3 to 5 minutes walk to the lobby and dining area. Balitrees Retreats offers an authentic taste of Bali, nestled in the quiet traditional village and the main retreats area (yoga, other activities, dining area) are surrounded by the rice paddy farmlands of Sesandan Megati village.

Each room has a garden-facing terrace, air-conditioner, shower, wardrobe, desk, and cozy beds with Balinese style beddings. All the artworks in the rooms are beautifully done by artists from the village.
Religion, beliefs, and rituals are everywhere in Bali, they’re ingrained in how people think and what they do in their everyday life. When you stay in a Balinese accommodation please respect their local way of life, their religion, their space, just like how you’d like others to respect yours.

Balitrees represents a sustainable cultural tourism alliance of local guesthouses, homestays and resorts. We thrive by helping other businesses in our community thrive. Our accommodation is located in multiple venues, a few minutes away from each other, offering our guests great opportunities to enjoy local culture and become a part of Balinese village life.

Program

This typical Balinese retreat is specially designed to immerse you in the philosophy of yoga.During your stay, you will learn about yoga and its positive effect on your health. You will also learn breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques.Most people live in stressful and dynamic environments. During the retreat, you will radically change your environment and immerse yourself in peace and tranquility.

The cozy and warm setting reflects the nurturing environment that will host you on your getaway. You are welcome to take what you need from the program to feel rejuvenated and refreshed.This getaway is ideal for combining relaxation with rejuvenating exercise and delicious, healthy food. You decide when to arrive and how long to stay. Join daily yoga sessions or relax by the pool.Our culture itinerary can plan breaks in your program and book excursions to make your stay a one-of-a-kind retreat to practice yoga, exercise, eat well, and become more self-aware.

This package is designed for those who would like to be active while also relaxing and having fun on holiday.

Sample daily schedule:

First Day :

  • 14:00 Arrival
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga & Meditation session
  • 18:00 Afternoon Activities
  • 19:00 Dinner


Days During The Retreats :

  • 8:00 Morning Yoga & meditation session
  • 09:30 Breakfast
  • 11:00 Daily morning village culture/activities on the schedule
  • 13:00 Lunch
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga & meditation Session
  • 18:00 Afternoon Activities
  • 19:00 Dinner


Last day :

  • 8:00 Morning Yoga & meditation session
  • 09:30 Breakfast
  • 11:00 Daily morning village culture/activities on the schedule
  • 13:00 Lunch and departure


Note: This sample of daily itinerary and times are updated after some time and subject to change depending on the weather conditions, host availability, guests present, etc.

List of daily morning village culture/activities schedules by 11 am:

  • Sunday: Learn Balinese music or Balinese language class
  • Monday: Making Balinese Hindu offering or visiting the local waterfall
  • Tuesday: Learn Balinese ceremonial dance or coconut oil-making
  • Wednesday: Morning beach yoga, beach fun & relaxation; if great weather conditions, depart around 8:30 am after breakfast
  • Thursday: Visiting local waterfall or learn Balinese music
  • Friday: Make coconut oil or cook your lunch
  • Saturday: Morning beach yoga, beach fun & relaxation; if great weather conditions, depart around 8:30 am after breakfast

List of daily afternoon activity scheduled by 6 pm :

  • On Sunday, Wednesday, Friday: extra meditation session
  • On Monday, Thursday: trekking/inside the village excursion
  • On Tuesday: walking around the rice farming
  • On Saturday: village trash hero activity
Things to do (optional)
  • A visit to traditional Balinese shaman healer for a blessing ritual.
  • Balinese Hindu spiritual purification
  • Sound healing meditation
  • Tour to a place of interest in Bali
  • An additional massage
Spa treatments
  • One time of 30 minutes, regular massage or Balinese traditional massage is included
  • An additional spa treatment will need an extra cost. The spa menu is available on arrival
What's included
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • Daily morning and afternoon Balinese Watukaru yoga session
  • One time beach yoga session
  • Daily morning village culture/activities on the schedule
  • Daily afternoon inside the village excursion
  • One time for 30 minutes of regular massage or Balinese traditional massage
  • Daily three times Balinese vegetarian/vegan/regular meals
  • Tea, coffee, and water
  • Internet access
What's not included
  • Additional requested activities
  • Additional requested meals and drinks
  • Airfare
  • Arrival visa
  • Insurance
  • Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
  • A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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All price are per night