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Available all year roundAbout Baliuma Retreats
Home to traditional Balinese Watukaru yoga and Balinese Pencak Silat martial arts, we are a healing sanctuary located in the spiritual village of Sesandan.
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I Gede Arya Adiwiguna
I Gede Arya started to learn Balinese traditional yoga and healing meditation by the age of 17 in 1993. He is a disciple of the ninth generation of Perguruan Seruling Dewata in Bali. He specialises in the Watukaru yoga tradition (Balinese traditional yoga) of Perguruan Seruling Dewata, Balinese traditional meditation, and snake style of martial arts (silat). He is committed to conserving the ancient Balinese yoga tradition, meditation, and silat by founding Baliuma Retreats.
Krishna
Krishna is a traditional Balinese Watukaru yoga and meditation teacher. She has been studying and teaching Balinese yoga, meditation, pranayama, and chakra opening for the past ten years. Her hands-on approach, passion for teaching, and loving smiles are mind-blowing and will certainly help you deepen your yoga and meditation practice. She is the kindest, most fun and passionate teacher and friend you will ever meet.
Dewi
From a rice farmer and wife who worked over twelve hours in the rice paddies every single day in addition to taking care of a family of six, Dewi transformed her life by studying English and the practice of yoga. Now, she not only manages Balitrees, but also teaches Traditional Balinese Watukaru Yoga to both western guests and women and children from her local community. She believes Yoga is a way of life that can lead to find more peace and joy from within oneself. When in a class, she teaches with her heart and soul, giving all of her love, warmth, and authenticity to her students.
What Do People Say About Us?
All our reviews are from travellers with verified trips booked through our platform.
Daniel Whitham
from Indonesia, June 2025
A super peaceful and relaxing time was had at Balitrees. The staff were extremely nice and accommodating, and always willing to help you out with whatever you request. It is a very easy setting to make new friends and everyone seemed to have a great time.
I have never done yoga or meditation before and all the classes were different styles. So It was a good opportunity to see what I enjoyed. The extra activities were also very nice.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, May 2025
Great experience, so much to do
All yoga instructors were great in different ways, the retreat is in such a beautiful area and met lovely people
Anonymous
from Canada, May 2025
Première retraite de yoga au-delà des attentes
L’enseignement du yoga fut très intéressant et approfondi. J’ai eu l’impression d’avoir devant moi et les autres participants des instructeurs de calibre mondial. Nous avons eu des enseignements fondés sur le yoga traditionnel original Watukaru. L’enseignement était adapté à chacun, il n’y a pas de pression pour se surentraîner, simplement une invitation à faire de son mieux et s’impliquer dans la pratique. Chacun a semblé y trouver son compte.
Moi-même et plusieurs de mes amis avons été surpris des progrès à chaque jour. Ce centre de retraite semble aussi attirer une clientèle plus sérieuse et intéressée à vraiment s’investir dans les pratiques et apprendre du personnel présent.
D’ailleurs, j’ai trouvé que l’équipe complète du centre démontrait un réel souci de rendre notre expérience mémorable et épanouissante, et semblait apprécier en retour nos bonjours et nos mercis.
Ma chambre était impecable et spacieuse. Très confortable aussi.
J’ai aussi adoré les activités complémentaires pour nous faire goûter à la culture balinaise. Le yoga à la plage était évidemment un très grand plus.
J’ai aussi profité de la belle piscine, avec la vue sur les rizières étagées le jour et sur les étoiles le soir.
L’équipe de massothérapie était aussi aux petits oignons avec nous.
La vue de la zone de yoga est imprenable!!
Alice Holmstedt Pell
from Indonesia, May 2025
Wonderful experience
Balitrees is an incredible experience that I would recommend to everyone. The yoga classes are inspiring, the activities authentic and purposeful, the good was mouth watering and the location is gorgeous. I would especially recommend doing the coconut oil activity, the couple is lovely. The staff at balitrees as well as the people in the village are wonderful and made us feel so at peace and welcome. I honestly can't wait to come back for another visit!
Anonymous
from Slovenia, May 2025
Felt like at home, but better!
They really take care of everything and give you an oportunitty to rest or attend any activity you want.
Yola Pano
from France, April 2025
Une retraite ressourçante dans un cadre magnifique
Quand je suis arrivée j’ai découvert que le lieu est en plein milieu de rizières en terrasse magnifiques. Paysage devant lequel vous allez manger quotidiennement. C’est tellement beau.
Les chambres sont spatieuses, propres, nettoyées et rangées tous les jours. Avec l’air conditionné !
Les cours de yoga deux fois par jours sont adaptés à tous niveaux. Les professeurs s’alternent tous les jours. On fait différents types de yoga ce qui permet de progresser sur tous les aspects. Les cours sont en plein air face à la forêt. En 20 jours les progrès ont été énormes pour moi ! J’ai envie de continuer ma pratique dans mon quotidien.
Balitrees propose des activités deux fois par jour ce qui permet d’avoir un cadre et de ne pas réfléchir. Ça permet aussi de faire des séjours longs sans que ce soit répétitif.
Le personnel est agréable et à l’écoute des moindres besoins.
Il y a aussi la possibilité de faire des soins (massage, manucure, soin du visage, gommage) qui sont qualitatifs. Je recommande les massages le soir pour éviter les courbatures du yoga !
Les voyageurs que j’ai rencontrés sont de toutes nationalités, beaucoup de femmes. J’ai aimé les rencontres et la bienveillance ambiante.
Bref un séjour que je referai avec grand plaisir !
Anonymous
from Italy, March 2025
La mejor experiencia de mi vida
Una experiencia increíble, todo el personal siempre atentos y con la mejor actitud definitivamente lo recomiendo
Alex John
from Great Britain, February 2025
100% recommend, exceeded all expectations
Beautiful retreat centre provided clean, comfortable and well kept rooms. Staff were incredibly helpful and happy to assist in all matters during my stay and associated travel. The yoga classes were excellent with a variety of teachers and styles. The optional daily excursions were fun, interesting or useful to learn about Balinese culture and way of life. The retreat centre itself is set in beautiful nature and authentic Balinese village. Thank you to all at Balitrees!
Michelle Mcpherson
from South Africa, January 2025
The absolute best time at Balitrees!!
The staff at Balitrees is amazing!! They were so kind and helpful and took such good care of all the guests. I loved all the yoga instructors and their different styles. The beach yoga was wonderful. The additional meditation classes were so helpful. I really learned a lot here. The daily activities were great as well, I’m certain I did them all in the 3 weeks I stayed. The food was amazing. The location was beautiful, so quiet and peaceful, just what I was looking for. I had the best time at Balitrees and already looking forward to my next visit.
Daniel Bretzke
from United States, August 2024
Great place to enjoy the country side and to practice yoga.
I really like the ability to connect with other people who enjoy practicing yoga.
Rebecca Jones
from Vietnam, July 2024
Truly wonderful experience
I had a truly wonderful experience at Balitrees yoga retreat. The location is stunning and extremely peaceful and the staff kind, caring and considerate. I have complicated dietary restrictions and they were so helpful in making sure that I didn’t have to eat food that would make me ill. This is so rare for yoga retreats and I really can’t say how grateful I am to Dodi, Dewi and the entire team for that.
The yoga itself is diverse and interesting, even for experience practitioners, but is also accessible for beginners. The activities are lots of fun and well spaced to allow for time for relaxation. The rooms are very well appointed, clean and largely critter free, which is always a challenge in the middle of a rice field. I really couldn’t recommend Balitrees enough and I will certainly be back again next year. Thank you to everybody again! ❤️
Michael Jeffries
from Great Britain, July 2024
Yoga retreat
It is a great place with friendly attentive and helpful staff, really can’t recommend highly enough for an authentic yoga and spiritual experience.
Selina Vieth
from Vietnam, July 2024
Very friendly and forthcoming staff.
They attended to all our needs, like providing extra towels or snacks.
The environment was very peaceful and the retreat not too crowded.
Farah Alkhatib
from Indonesia, July 2024
Best meditation and retreat ever
Very friendly and respectful staff
Laurine Perrier
from France, June 2024
Une expérience très apaisante avec des belles rencontres
Le cadre est vraiment beau, la nourriture aussi et les activités aussi c’est chouette de changer de prof de yoga pour découvrir d’autres pratiques
Ryan Murphy
from Australia, May 2024
Great for solo travellers
Everyone was super friendly, guests eat together every meal and chat and have fun, felt very welcome. The classes are great, I have never done yoga before but that was no problem and the classes cater to all levels.
Marina Oliver
from Spain, May 2024
Un paraíso
Absolutamente todo
Anonymous
from Germany, March 2024
Great retreat with a lot of activities, yoga and meditation
It was a mixture of yoga with meditation and cultural activities. The staff members are lovely and flexible to accommodate any request. The food was great and made with love.
Anonymous
from United States, September 2023
Amazing experience and community
The community that this facility attracts
Emma Macpherson
from Australia, August 2023
Great experience
The location was beautiful and the support staff were wonderful. All the yoga instructors were good, the one in the afternoon on 16 august was especially good 👍
Helle Sohn
from Denmark, July 2023
Everything was very very good.
The staff was axceptionally nice. The homestay was perfect. The service was good.
Anonymous
from Australia, June 2023
Beautiful cultural experience
Being able to have a culturally immersive experience away from the typical tourism locations was amazing. Very unique experience, everyone was very friendly and it felt very safe
Joe Ciura
from Indonesia, May 2023
I liked everything about the retreat, the staff were excellent. I felt inspired by the instructors and will continue to practise yoga and meditation.
Andreana Sembiring
from Indonesia, May 2023
Blissful and magical experience
Just had a really nice Retreats at Balitrees. Had a chance to practice Balinesse traditional yoga, it’s magical and really like it. We also have option of varies outdoor activities, which I also really enjoyed. Thank you Balitrees 🥳🥳
Jacquelin D'angelo
from Hong Kong, May 2023
Doesn’t deliver what they advertise
Our instructor Valentina was a beautiful soul and guided us through many healing meditations that I felt helped me personally. The grounds of the retreat are also beautiful, with lovely flowers, fruit trees, and a nice pool. Though I don’t usually eat vegan or vegetarian, most of the food was pretty tasty and it felt good to eat healthy. Generally the group I was with was filled with very nice, open-minded women who were easy to connect with and be vulnerable around.
Olivian Savin
from Thailand, April 2023
A gateway paradise where you can find you inner peace
The surroundings and environments are clean, peaceful & serene.
The people are hopeful and friendly, if you need something they are ready and trying to help.
The food was delicious and if you want more you just have to ask.
They have laundry service for free.
It’s represent just a perfect place.
Keston Gordon
from Australia, March 2023
Delightful place to practise Yoga and get away from it all.
The location was perfect. The staff were perfect. Everyone was kind, helpful and friendly. The staff (Mari?) made a poultice for me when I hurt my arm badly after slipping on the wet and slippery (quite dangerous actually) staircase at the east side of the yoga shala.
The teachers were fabulous and I loved the activities that were offered, the music lesson, waterfall visit and beach visits. Some things were unavailable such as the dancing. The room was fine.
Narumi Suzuki
from Australia, March 2023
Everything is amazing!
The place is fascinating! You must be amazed the rice field view which is located next to the accommodation. All staffs are super friendly and easy to talk. Food is yummy always especially if you like asian food. Yoga practice was really easy and teacher instructed Balinese traditional yoga. I highly recommend.
Anonymous
from New Zealand, February 2023
Relax and breathe next to the ricefields
The yoga retreat is in an amazing location next to beautiful ricefields. The host is very helpfull and always there for a talk, she speaks very good english. The yoga is nice and good for beginners like us, the teachers speak good english and explain everything very well. Always listen to your body, don't push. The accomodation is lovely, some are at the retreat and some are walking distance away in the village. You can also do a homestay so in this way they can help the locals. The food is good and filling you, there is always tea, coffee and water available at all time. For some extra money you can also have a daily massage.
Sophie West
from Germany, February 2023
Very peaceful and fun
I liked everything. The staff, the location, the classes, the activities, the people who stayed there, the massage, having 3 meals a day loving provided each day. Hearing the staff laughing while preparing the food. I can’t recommend it highly enough. One of the best experiences of my life.
Kyra Zehnder
from Switzerland, February 2023
Zurück zur Natur! Finde deine Mitte😊
Unglaublich nettes und hilfsbereites Personal! Herzlichen Dank an Dewi, die immer und jederzeit für mich da war (und ist😂)... An Made Yossi und Agus für die sicheren Fahrten, Ausflüge und Erklärungen. Top! Habe mich sehr sicher und aufgehoben gefühlt! Speziellen Dank an Krishna für ihren herrlichen Gesang beim Yoga! Love it! Danke auch an die anderen Yogalehrer, Qino und Komang. So schtrahlend, positiv und beweglich!! Lieben Dank an Adi und allen anderen guten Seelen. Hatte wirklich eine tolle Zeit! Ohne grossen Luxus, dafür mit wunderschöner Aussicht (besonders der Sonnenaufgang von meiner Unterkunft, Dewis Haus) ein Traum! Wohltuende Massagen, gutes Essen...
Nichr zuletzt haben mir die vielen, neue Bekanntschaften gefallen, die ich in den 11 Tagen machen durfte. Immer wieder sind neue, interessante, lustige, traurige, grossartige Menschen gekommen und gegangen. Alt und jung, Frauen und Männer, laut und leise... Danke!!!
Trudy Hanson
from Australia, February 2023
The most amazing life changing experience ever!
Everthing! The Staff were beautiful, the accommodation perfect. The cultural trips were just beyond what I expected. Nothing was ever too hard for the staff. Tried to get a cook book of recipes for the food because it was so good!. I arrived lost in my life circumstances and left grounded and settled in my soul. Thank you Balitrees I can never repay you for this experience!!!
Kirt Velani
from Australia, January 2023
Short stay 3 nights
The staff at Bali trees are fantastic they will try and help you as much as they can. The food is healthy and simple, you will not get tummy troubles, the ginger tea was really nice
Cassandra Blaschke
from Brazil, January 2023
Wonderful stay at balitrees
It was a fantastic experience, the Yoga teachers a re different but all great. The whale Team is just fantastisch, they Theater you not as a guest, but as a family member. I was sich and to go to the Hospital, they erobern me, they took care of me, and made me feel better every day because of there cuteness. I felt like home! I definitely can recommend this retreat. Also the activities are great!
Patricia Zupirolli
from United Arab Emirates, January 2023
Truly amazing !
I can't say enough about this place, the landscape is stunning, food is simply delicious evrytime something different and super fresh, people super friendly and good teachers. They are super flexible with the activities, I liked most to visit the local shaman and to make coconut oil. I stayed in the homestay Red Roses just 5 minutes walking which I highly recommend, the owner is just so kind and helpful, he was always taking good care of the garden and open to start a conversation. The room smelled so good! I'm gonna definitely miss this place and people. Terimakasi
Fanni Müller
from Australia, January 2023
This retreat was amazing. Changed my mentality and my life.
Everything! The programs, the yoga classes, the people there. It was great!
Jessica Symannek
from Germany, November 2022
Die Atmosphäre, Anlage im Dschungel, tolle Aussicht während der Yoga session. Die Leute waren alle nett und das essen sehr lecker.
Wir wurden kostenlos zu Ausflügen gefahren (Markt, Wasserfall). Ich werde wieder kommen!
Cyn Law
from Singapore, September 2022
Very friendly, Front desk staff very helpful and accommodati
View from dining area, meeting like minded people, chill out, fresh air in the morning, Yoga by the Beach
Anonymous
from Spain, September 2022
Amazing Yoga retreat
The team was very flexible in adapting the programme to my needs.
Specially Devi was very helpful
Anonymous
from Great Britain, September 2022
Amazing stay at Balitrees
I had an amazing stay at Balitrees. The location was lovely and secluded from the main city, the yoga instructors were great and it was very easy to book onto trips to see other parts of Bali. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend :)
Laura Usan
from Italy, September 2022
Amazing Experience
I really enjoy everything: yoga classes, food, location (stunning!) and all the activities. A real and authentic experience in deep connection with balinese culture. The staff was great, helpful and full of joy. If you want to recharge yourself this is the right place!
Anonymous
from Indonesia, August 2022
A really nice atmosphere at Balitrees. Loved it! Felt I was at home. Also staying over in the village was a nice experience. The people were so kind and friendly. Someday I will come back!
Priya Ferreira
from Great Britain, August 2022
A wonderful immersion in Balinese village life
I loved the warm welcome from the team, the friendly and relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to interact with local people from the community. I was also lucky to mix with some lovely guests from all over the world and share in experiences such as surf lessons, horse riding, village walks, litter picking, Balinese martial arts and dance and daily yoga, including yoga and a BBQ on the beach, which was a highlight for me.
Mao Tajima
from Malaysia, August 2022
Highly recommended
I stayed there 3 days only but that was a wonderful experience!!
The all of the staff were nice and friendly. They served delicious food so I might have put some weight lol
Yoga studio opens for 24h so you can practice by yourself or with friends
Martin Grundy
from Australia, July 2022
Excellent retreat
The retreat was amazing, great staff and instructors. Wish I had booked more days it was so enjoyable. The activities were varied and well planned. Well done Bali Trees I will be back.
Dedan Morales
from Switzerland, July 2022
Der Tagesablauf, die Aktivitäten, die Nähe zu den Locals.. Alles!
Deirdre Burke
from Australia, July 2022
My favourite place in Bali
Balitrees Yoga Retreat is a very special place set in a beautiful part of Bali. I really enjoyed how the staff go above and beyond to ensure that the guests enjoy their time there. The yoga classes are conducted in a beautiful space which overlooks the lush countryside. There are plenty of interesting and fun activities that you can opt to participate in during the time between yoga classes. The food that is provided is outstanding and very fresh and healthy. I look forward to the time that I can return to Balitrees in the future.
Anke Schneider
from Germany, July 2022
Yoga Retreat like in a Movieset
Fantastic. The programme, the commitment of the staff and yoga teachers, the food and the activities with the locals were great. In the middle of a rice field, the yoga place with a view into the green - dreamlike. Absolutely recommended - even for a longer break.
Alain Santos
from Indonesia, July 2022
Best Retreat of my life
I like that the staff are so organized.They made sure that all my requests are taken care of. It's so easy to communicate with them. Being in Balitrees for the second time feels like home. It's good to see Dewi, Yossi and Krishna again. Specially Billy coz now he is 8 years old. The last time I saw him is when he was just 4 yrs old.
The beach yoga was amazing. They prepared a bbq snack for us which include corn, tofu and tempe. Yossi helped us with alot of things and he even bought herbal syrup and yogurt drink because I was coughing all the time.
I will miss Balitrees so much and i hope to be back again soon!
Diana Pomian
from Romania, June 2022
“People really make the place” at Balitrees
What I experienced at Balitrees during my yoga retreat was unique and amazing at the same time.
Even though it was my first time traveling alone, I meat new people and felt welcomed and part of the “balitrees family” the moment I arrived there.
The location is surrounded by endless rice fields, so you feel like everything is timeless. The food was sooo tasty and the personal always brought extra portions if necessary or warm ginger tee in the mornings and evenings for everyone.
But the yoga classes were the best ones for me. One of the teachers was more focused on healing and her classes were more spiritual, while the other one had some power yoga movements in her practice and taught us new postures. All in all, at the end of my 10 day journey, I was more flexible then ever with my body and no more back pain.
In between classes, you also have a variety of cultural activities you can choose from, half day excursions or just book a massage and enjoy the pool. It was really nice to get to know the local people, visit the waterfall near Balitrees and of course the yoga on the beach was definitely a memorable experience. Enjoy!!!
Kelsey Macfarlane
from Canada, June 2022
The perfect retreat
I loved that my homestay was a walk to the centre of all the activities - made it easy to escape to your own space when needed
The people were amazing
The food was incredible
No pressure to participate in anything. One thing to be aware is that you do not get to choose the activities. There is a set weekly schedule but again very easy to work with!
Tina Tram
from United States, June 2022
Take me back
My first time travelling internationally on my own, and I was very happy to have stayed at Baliuma Retreats for my first stop. The retreat is very beautiful, overlooking the rice fields in Tabanan. You really get to learn about the Balinese culture through activities without all the tourism. The retreat is great for meeting other travelers from different countries. People at Baliuma Retreats were all very kind and caring. Very wonderful hospitality. The people at the retreat are all very beautiful inside and out. Thank you to everyone at the retreat for cooking, cleaning, driving, and instructing. And a big thank you to Dewi the manager. Not only does she manage the retreat, she does a lot and goes beyond her job making sure everyone is good, and always putting everyone first before herself. Whenever you need something, she makes it happen right away with a smile on her face. Thank you for the memories and I look forward to the day I visit again. Suksma!!!
Paul Byrne
from Australia, April 2022
Excellent
Everything
Max Ekanayake
from Indonesia, April 2022
Balitrees Thank You!!
Everyone was so friendly and rooms were clean. There was a programme for each day and all three meals were delicious. The waterfall was spectacular 👌🏾
Rina Vismara
from Switzerland, March 2022
Everithing
Kathryn Weber
from Ecuador, March 2020
Incredible Retreat
This place is amazing. If you want to meet new friends and learn about local Balinese culture away from the big towns, this is it! Everyone here treats you like family. The food is incredible. They go out of their way to host and make sure you’re happy. It’s a very caring atmosphere. The Balinese traditional yoga is quite balancing and inclusive for all levels from beginner to advanced.
Also the massages are great! I enjoyed the local shaman and the traditional healer. Overall a very rewarding and great experience that I highly recommend.
Jonna Josefsson
from Indonesia, February 2020
Wonderful stay
Lovely staff, great yoga teachers, good food and many activities to choose from in your free time. The whole village is involved in activities which I really appreciated and the location by the rice terraces is beautiful. Make sure to expect balinese yoga if you go, it is good but different from popular yoga styles.
Thea Whitaker
from Australia, February 2020
Over and above my expectations...
I had a wonderful 3 days at BaliTrees. I loved the fact that everything was so chilled and that you could come and go as you choose. The location was beautiful, and the staff were extremely helpful. The yoga was very spiritual and different to the western yoga i've become accustomed to - definitely in a good way! I'll be back soon - next time for a week.
Mike Mc Dermott
from Thailand, February 2020
good stay
i enjoyed the 7 days very much and got a lot out of the yoga. there is a beautiful energy to this place and I will return
Jennifer Mansour
from Australia, February 2020
Gorgeous location
The location set amid the rice paddies was amazing. The yoga held up high on a platform surrounded by wind chimes was gorgeous. Very relaxing. The cultural village activities were interesting and achievable as I am an older lady. The staff were very helpful and the rooms pleasant & comfortable. It was a really lovely experience.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, January 2020
Excellent
Everything was more excellent than i expected. The village was so beautiful. All the instructors were so good. Food were amazing. Also people i met were so nice. I wish i could stay more. Definitely I will come back again here.
Maike Albeck
from Germany, January 2020
I never wanted to leave again!
The Mix of everything was perfect! I had a homestay at bapak Wayans house down the street. He has a beautiful garden and we got up every morning @5am to see the sunrise. Than I went to the yogaclass and after yoga we had delicious breakfast in the group @the retreat. The group was amazing and the stuff is so kind and wellcoming. We were joking around all the time or/and had good conversations about our experience at the meditation, in life, in Bali....
Drei, Yosi, Adi and Krishna told us so much about the culture, religion and about the village life. One night there was a ceremony at the temple and we were allowed to join. Dewi told us what to do at the ceremony.
I will really miss my homestay at bapak Wayan. Every day I learned so much and it was so lovely how much fun everybody had to open their doors and hearts! I will come back as soon as I can and stay even longer.
Iris Teufl
from Malaysia, January 2020
Enjoy Balitree
I loved everything about my time there! The lessons are amazing the activities and the humans! I miss it already a little and I want to come back for sure. : )
Anonymous
from France, January 2020
Beautifully situated in the rice fields of Bali
- Beautifully situated in the rice fields of Bali
- We liked the spiritual part of the Yoga and that it was not just seen as a workout.
- a lot of activities that can be done during the "Village activity" time. (Very interesting was the visit with a shaman as well as a traditional Balinese massage).
Krishna Patel
from United States, January 2020
Wonderful
Wonderful experience, spent 2 nights here and made some amazing connections with other there. Got to meet people from all over the world and do fun activities with them. It was less yoga based but more of a cultural experience, the Balinese food and people were very friendly and amazing!
Elyse Economides
from Canada, December 2019
Perfect Yoga Retreat
Balitrees was an excellent integration of relaxation and learning to practice Balinese yoga with group cultural immersion activities, such as learning how to make coconut oil, learning about rice farming and learning about Balinese music and dance. All the staff at Balitrees and the people who live and work in the village are warm and generous, and genuinely happy to help and answer questions. The daily schedule is well-planned, but still flexible enough to allow individuals to do their own thing. The food is delicious and plentiful! Thank you to everyone at Balitrees for the hospitality and unforgettable experience!
Shabnum Sadruddin
from United States, July 2019
A must do when in Bali!
This yoga retreat was a wonderful experience! It really helps you get out of your bubble and meet new people. Its also a great way to experience the Balinese culture that's almost impossible to do as a tourist in the city. The yoga sessions are meant for beginners but can also push you if you are experienced. I would highly recommend it!
Jo-anne Ferrero
from Australia, May 2019
3 day/2 night beginners retreat
My friend and I just completed a retreat that we both enjoyed very much, the yoga was challenging at times but enjoyable and suitable for beginners. The staff were all lovely, the food was delicious and the homestay at Red Roses was a great insight into village life in a beautifully untouched part of Bali.
Helena Koch
from Estonia, May 2019
A wonderful experience
Loved the yoga course and all the activities, which were interesting and fun. The location between the rice fields is amazing. I felt safe and well taken care of. Thank you for everything!
Lotte Verspoor
from Indonesia, May 2019
De yoga was zeer interactief en de instructeur Krisna zorgde voor een prettige sfeer. De activiteiten waren erg leuk, ik raad de waterval en schommel aan. Ik zat zelf niet in het retreat maar 5 min rijden verderop, hele vriendelijke mensen en heerlijk geslapen. Verder: prachtige locatie. Ben blij dat ik toch wat verder heb gereisd om dit deel van Bali te kunnen zien!
Diana Sulkova
from Indonesia, April 2019
Beautiful location, I got an upgrade and stayed in a beautiful apartment. I enjoyed the activities very much and I really liked the traditional Balinese style of yoga. All the activities are done with local people and that's is a real plus.
Laura Rasmussen
from Australia, January 2019
An authentic balinese experience.
The instructors was great, the accommodations was nice and clean and the location was really amazing.
Genoveva Ignacio
from Austria, January 2019
Accomodation from Umadhatu Resort was great
It was a nice experience for me and for my bestfriend . Our accomdation in Umadhatu Resort was great because all the staffs were so friendly and treated us like a family. Special thanks to Mr Wayan who cooked for us everyday a simple but yummy meal. To Putu Adi Wirawan and Etar who took care for us on the road and took good pictures for us.Umadhatu accomodation was perfect to unwind and would recommend it.
Anonymous
from Vietnam, January 2019
Great mix of yoga and culture
I loved the layout of the days. each day consists of two yoga sessions and two cultural activities. Fantastic for a beginner. I stayed 4 days and was not ready to leave. There is so many cool things to do. The food was outstanding, the people were easy to get along with, and the workers really would do anything for you. I was there over New Year’s Eve and they made an effort for us to enjoy the evening with local performances and they even drove us somewhere special to view the fireworks.
Courtney King
from Australia, December 2018
Do yourself a favour and visit this place
I thought it was such a great experience. I learnt a lot about the Balinese culture and it was a good introduction to yoga. All of the staff and other travellers I met there were so friendly. The location and views were so beautiful. I stayed in Dewi's homestay and my room was beautiful and clean.
Roos Jurriens
from Indonesia, December 2018
Beautiful, relaxing and comfortable
We loved our stay here. The accommodation is very tidy, the view around is beautiful, the people are very nice and helpful. The yoga classes are great, the instructors are professional and funny. I can really recommmend this yoga retreat!!
Anonymous
from Australia, November 2018
Authentic Balinese yoga & village experience
Everyone in the village was friendly, helpful and accommodating. It was a great way to not only learn about authentic Balinese yoga and meditation practices through the help of very talented instructors, but also to experience the real Bali hospitality and lifestyle. I especially loved the food and thoroughly enjoyed the activities on offer.
Kate Mccabe
from Thailand, November 2018
Amazing place, loved every second!
Such a lovely friendly place, everyone is just wonderful! If you're looking for a real feel of Bali, just local people, local food and local culture... this is the place for you! I had never done yoga before, but i througherly enjoyed the two sessions a day (and the meditation) - amazing instructors! Beautiful setting, in a tiny village in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by rice fields! Couldn't recommend this place enough!
Anonymous
from Australia, November 2018
Good all around
Yoga classes, activities are good even if seems to be chaotic organization. Yoga in the rice field was great
Signe Jensen
from Indonesia, November 2018
Hidden gem for the curious yoga newbie
Krishna as an instructor was very skilled, funny and patient. She took her time with everyone to help them achieve their goals. It was a calm and relaxed environment, a great place to learn. All the staff does everything to make you feel comfortable and the food is very good. It’s placed in a very peaceful area and you for sure get to just relax and try out yoga. There’s even more to it than yoga and meditation, there’s different activities to do to really come close to the locals and get an authentic experience.
Aleksandra Ivanovic
from United Arab Emirates, November 2018
The most peaceful and recharging 5 days of my life. Waking up with roosters, sleeping with sound of crickets, Amazing yoga and meditation sesions with Chrishna even for me as a super beginner it was easy to understand and follow. I have no words to describe how helpfull and kind people there are. I love the tours too. We learned so much about their culture. Cant wait to go back. Thank you Balitrees for everything! 🙏🏼
Cristina Murphy
from Indonesia, October 2018
Best Experience.
Everythings are above my expectation. Balinese style yoga, activities are all amazing.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, September 2018
You get so much more for your money
The location is totally unique. No tourists, no noise, just calmness and nature at its best. Perfect location for yoga. A lot of trips were included as well. The instructors are so lovely and they really do their best to fulfill all your wishes. We even got driven on a mountain to watch the sunrise! A massage is included, too.
Barry Prima
from Indonesia, August 2018
Amazing experience.
This experience of life, culture of the Balinese village will be the best experience i had in Bali. Would love to reccomend everyone to come.
Anabel Aragon
from Indonesia, July 2018
Muy buena experiencia
Nos encanTo el paisaje, ambiente relajado, profesora de yoga y grupo genial, acomodación estupenda y comida riquisima.
Totalmente recomendable me gustaría volver
Alexa Kronisch
from United States, July 2018
A lovely, real Bali experience
The yoga instruction was great. Our teacher, Chrishna was kind, funny, helpful and taught us so much more than just yoga asanas. I really enjoyed learning about the history of Balinese yoga. The location is far in the village, which provided a great escape and an opportunity to see a beautiful side of Bali. The food was good, and the extra activities were very interesting. Everyone was very kind, and overall I would definitely recommend this retreat. A great value for what you pay.
Lisa Sonja Roth
from Germany, May 2018
Pures Glück inmitten der Reisfelder
Wunderschöne Lage mitten zwischen den Reisfeldern, wahnsinnig herzliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Man fühlt sich als wäre man Teil einer großen Familie. Leckers Essen, Meditation, Yoga und viele verschiedene Aktivitäten wie bspw. ein Kochen mit den Einheimischen, eine balinesische Massage, Reis ernten oder ein Ausflug zu einem Wasserfall. Fazit: absolut zu empfehlen
Sheila Hasnoe
from Indonesia, May 2018
Was niet Wat ik had verwacht
Leuke mensen
Benjamin Beaty
from Thailand, April 2018
Excellent SEA Retreat
Our driver was incredible. Mr. Wayan was very accommodating, as he took us where we wanted to go whenever we wanted to. He also made and served us most of our meals. He is very kind.
The retreat is newer to the village, and it is Southeast Asian Culture. Please be aware of this as you visit. They do not have a set schedule, as schedules are a very western style of life. Be patient with them, and make the most of your time with people from all over the world. If the staff cannot provide something or are not up front by saying "no," do not get upset; they have a save face culture and are really trying to please you as best they can.
The yoga teacher was wonderful. She had great knowledge of traditional Balinese yoga and ran her classes well.
The location is beautiful - very rural and peaceful. Do not expect western-standard amenities, though.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, April 2018
First yoga retreat experience
It was our first time for my boyfriend and I . I like the yoga classes and the explanations. Adi was really good explaining the meaning of the tradional Balinese yoga. Trisna was really patient with us for the yoga classes.
The food and activites were amazing. Thanks to Adi, diwa, Yan and Made yosi.
We are definetely thinking of taking traditional yoga classes in London.
Thank you for this amazing experience.
Sally Hopper
from Great Britain, April 2018
Wonderful experience
The Balinese yoga is very rewarding to do. It isn't complicated and the additional chakra work was fascinating.
The accommodation is delightful, views over rice paddies, very comfortable beds, and generous space in each appartment. (A swimming pool is being constructed.)
The food was excellent.
The afternoon activities were of seemingly endless variety, and delivered with care and great attention to detail.
The staff were so kind and thoughtful, it was like finding a new family.
I had a wonderful time, and recommend this yoga retreat extremely highly.
The other guests were great fun too!
Celeste Buckley
from Australia, April 2018
Wonderful 4 days in the rice fields!
This yoga retreat was absolutely devine, settled in the rice fields Bali Trees is a great place to relax and unwind. The yoga is a traditional Indonesian style and most likely different to what you get in the Western world but incorporates asanas and salutations. Krisna the instructor is full of interesting knowledge. f your looking for a high intensity yoga this is not here, it is more a relaxed and traditional style but you are still able to work up a sweat doing 15 sun salutations in the balmy indo heat, not to mention the amazing view from the shala. The extra activities that Adi provides at Bali Trees was an absolute highlight, in my 3 night there I did yoga, went swimming in a waterfall, made coconut oil, did a home cooking class, planted rice in the rice fields and got a healing massage. The whole place is very authentic and is it such a nice change out of the other very western parts of Bali like Canggu, this is how the locals live. The food at Bali Trees is delicious and vegan or vego can be catered for easily.
When you stay at Umadhatu you are about 10-15mins away from Bali Trees (where you do yoga), this is not an issue as you are driven to an from as much as you need. Umadhatu rooms are simple and comfortable with everything you need, there also is a small pool that can be used during you stay. The food is tasty and service impeccable. The best thing about Umadhatu is the gorgeous Wayan, his smile is infectious and he goes out of his way to make you happy!
Anonymous
from Australia, March 2018
Unforgettable and truly amazing
I had never done a minute of Yoga in my life and right from the start, everything was fantastic. The instructor (Krishna) was very helpful and supportive as were the other people in the class. The location amongst the rice terraces is so beautiful it is intoxicating. The staff at Umadhatu treat you like an honoured guest and the food is better than I expected. I look forward to returning one day. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life, even if I can’t touch my toes!
Barbara Klaver
from Singapore, March 2018
Lovely authentic yoga experience in remote Umadhatu
Very authentic Balinese yoga experience
Wonderful location in Tabanan right in between the rice paddies
Wonderful yoga classes in morning and afternoon, by Krishna
Anonymous
from Singapore, March 2018
Super séjour
Les gens étaient vraiment très gentils et le cadre est magnifique
Tanya Engstrem
from Indonesia, March 2018
It was nice experience. Yoga school located in a countryside, surrounded by rice fields and forest. I lived in a hotel 10 min away from a school, which is very nice, with a friendly staff. Every day I had a transfer to the yoga place. During 4 days of my stay I had cooking class, massage and I was on a waterfall. There is also few hiking trails around. It's a pity that I didn't have a chance to have a yoga on a beach which I expected. It's a peaceful place, perfect for relax and meditation.
Marike Compagne
from Indonesia, February 2018
Amazing experience, wouldn't have want to miss it
Staying here was great. Here you will experience authentic Bali, sincere and friendly people and beautiful surroundings. Doing yoga while being surrounded by ricefields is really great. I had to get used to the yoga classes at first (little different then I was used to), but they were really good and nice. The room I stayed in was amazing, very spacious, clean and with a beautiful view. The food is great and the staff is really nice. They treat you like family. So if you want to get out of the "main touristic areas" for a while, this is definitely your place to be.
Brookelynn Russell
from Thailand, February 2018
Best experience!!!
We could not be happier with our time spent at Umadhatu for the yoga retreat! The accommodation was so nice and clean, the staff was extremely welcoming and catering to our every want/ need, the food was incredible, and the instructors were very knowledgable. Overall fantastic experience!
Anonymous
from Singapore, February 2018
I had wonderful experiences here. Enjoyed not only yoga classes but also culture experience sessions. Accommodation was also very good, especially I loved breakfast they gave. Definitely, this is really affordable price.
衛生面や語学がある程度いけるなら是非おすすめです。現地の生の生活をそのままみられます。クタやヌサドゥアのような街とはもちろん、ウブドともまた少し違った経験ができること間違いないと思います。今回はシャーマンと呼ばれる方に会ったり、ローカルスイーツ作りの経験をしたり、、、すごい経験ができました。スタッフは本当に皆さんいい人ですし、世界中から集まる人たちと色んな話ができることも醍醐味です！
Ajay Sedeora
from Malaysia, February 2018
A perfect soul overhaul
Amazing venue, great hospitality and warm hearts throughout the retreat. I stayed at the Umadhatu resort and and traveled 20 minutes a day through lush greenery to get to the amazing gazebo where our yoga sessions were held, words fail to describe the amazing experience. Keep in mind tho that you will be living in a village as a local so adjust your expectations accordingly. This trip was great for the soul and I highly recommend it.
Crystal Gurrola
from Japan, January 2018
I had a lovely time at this retreat. The village was so serene and calm. The people were so kind and generous. I always felt safe and so well taken care of. What’s so special about this retreat is how so many members of the community are involved and working together. You get a real taste for the Balinese way of life. The classes are beginner level but Mrs. Krishna did a great job of accomodating all yogi levels. The rooms are quite spacious and the beds are very comfortable. I met interesting people from all over the world. It was a very comfortable sized group to experience all the beauty with.
Cornelia Bluhm
from Great Britain, January 2018
A wonderful experience.
This was a wonderful start to our holiday and the balance was just right for us as beginners. The teacher Mrs Krishna made the sessions fun and challenging and was a joy to be with.
Like Bali itself this was relaxed,flexible and inclusive and gave us a wonderful cultural insight to the simple pleasures of Balinese village life and community. if you like things to run to order or expected something highly regimented this is probably not your thing but probably what you need! Value for money and excellent experience. Not only can we now move more freely than ever before we visited a faith healer, leaned how to cook Balinese food marshal arts and helped plant a padi field what more could you ask for
Laura Dekker
from Malaysia, January 2018
Only good words for this retreat
I loved that everyone from the yoga retreat team is kind, want to help you with everything and do their best to make this retreat a great experience for you! And they did make this retreat an super great experience. As a beginner, the yoga classes were perfect for me, but also for the people who are more experienced with yoga is this a good retreat! The food van very good, the location is amazing and the accamodation is so beautiful! I had a privat room with a lot of space!
Annet Gosens
from Indonesia, January 2018
Simply amazing
Everything
Excellent food
All traditional activities that
Lily Cole
from Singapore, December 2017
Great
I arrived and have never felt more welcome and at ease at the place surrounded by such warm hearted people. The yoga was great some which I will carry forward with my practise, Krishna was so lovely and the setting was beautiful.
The Balinese activities were also very interesting to me, so I am grateful for some of the experiences and things I saw which without you guys would not have been possible.
The food in all the places was so yummy and well catered for being a vegetarian. I stayed at umadhatu where I got my own whole villa which was something I had not expected which was nice. I am thankful to Wayan for his great hospitality and infectious smile. For breakfast he asked what we would like the night before so could we could request different stuff.
I would like to thank everyone involved for this wonderful Stay and I hope to return in March.
Varsha Venugopal
from Myanmar [Burma], December 2017
Relaxing and Fun Yoga (if you are doing the retreat)
I really enjoyed my 4 days at Umadhatu Resort with daily yoga at Bali Trees (10 mins away from the resort) with Ms Krishna. Accomodation was tops and definitely exceeded my expectation. I was introduced to a lovely caretaker, Wayan who accomodated all my silly requests such as my cravings for Pissan Goreng (fried bananas) and mangoes. During my tenure, I practiced yoga with a lovely lady called Ms Krishna who is very personable in her approach and was always there to give me extra push to perfect my posture.
Anonymous
from Philippines, December 2017
amazing way to enjoy yoga
Adi, is such a great host. He will try to accomodate all your requests. The staff are very friendly. The food are amazingly good everyday. Umadhatu is a perfect place to stay after a long day of yoga and other activities. The staff are great as well especially Wayan, he'll make sure you enjoy your food and don't skip your meal. Kudos to everyone for making our stay enjoyably memorable! 😉👏👍🏻👍🏻
Katarina Abovic
from Indonesia, December 2017
Amazing experience
Great people, great place
Myriam Vandecaveye
from Indonesia, December 2017
Zeer mooi verblijf en mooie locatie
De yoga was op een zeer mooie locatie en alle activiteiten zeker de moeite waard. De mensen zijn zeer flexibel, als je een voorstel hebt voor een activiteit of aan iets niet wil deelnemen wordt daar rekening mee gehouden. Het verblijf resort was zeer mooi en proper
Martina Orosiova
from Great Britain, December 2017
Awesome
Projects the knowledge very well
Diane Jones
from Indonesia, December 2017
Authentic, intimate, amazing location
I stayed at nearby Umadhatu resort and was transported each day through lovely countryside to yoga platform and Bali Trees Resort.
Villa- upgraded to brand new 2 bedroomed Villa for my sole use it was very modern, clean and high spec. Food was cooked to order and I was able to choose what I wanted to eat the following day, basically I had an individual chef. The manager was Wayan and he was superb, friendly, extremely knowledgeable and good English and all his young staff were very attentive and kind too. One evening I joined the owner and his family and had a wonderful time, they were so unbelievably hospitable and genuine. The last evening was my birthday and a fantastic meal was prepared, plus 2 birthday cakes and a traditional Balinese offering. All the resort staff and owner sang traditional songs and gave their kind blessings. Amazing place, excellent location to explore the surrounding area.
Yoga area- the platform was in the most beautiful setting, a valley of paddy fields infront, jungle and far reaching views of the erupting Mt Agung the other direction. It is within a small village, and everyone I met was friendly. You are truly embedded in an authentic Balinese rural village. There were only 2 of us and we had great fun in every session. They consisted of spiritual tuition, meditation, asanas and flow. Different but excellent. Be open minded and embrace. The cultural activities were authentic, interesting and bespoke.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, November 2017
Nice relaxation and yoga retreat
The place was serene and far out the tourist area. Biking distance to beach. Cultural activities were great.
Anonymous
from Indonesia, November 2017
This retreat is different in a good way!
This was a fun retreat! The schedule was flexible, with yoga, Tai chi, or chanting. The yoga sessions were not like yoga I've done before - they are tradition Balinese style asanas and quite informal, with classes broken up with explanations, trying out different poses, laughing. Both of the instructors were great.
Adi is a great host and kept us busy when not doing yoga - a waterfall trip, biking to the beach for sunset, village cultural activities. The villas are nice and clean.
Eva Zuehlke
from Indonesia, November 2017
Great escape!
This yoga retreat was a wonderful experience. I booked a shared villa but didn't have to share it because of low season. The food was very delicious and Wayan was a really great host. Since we were one of the first guests, the wifi wasn't working properly in the rooms yet but once I told Wayan about it, he got a second router installed right away. Most of the yoga sessions took place at a different location which was absolutely beautiful. The yoga and meditation sessions were very entertaining and ideal for beginners. Adi had a lot cultural activities planned out for us which all were great (tradional cocnut oil making, balinese pastries etc.). Watching the sunset at the beach was a big plus. I got quite lucky because the other five participants were really great and made my stay very enjoyable.
Lucia Martínez Breton
from Indonesia, November 2017
It has been a pleasure to stay few days at Watukaru
I loved the scene; marvellous landscape, nice and very practical classes, fabulous food, clean and lovely accommodation. The staff were so lovely. Everything was perfect, also I really enjoyed the activities organized. Great experience. Hope to come back soon
May Mina
from Qatar, November 2017
Just perfect
The view is amazing.. The whole Staff at the resort were super nice and friendly.. They made me.feel like family