Canggu Yoga Retreats; 5-star Reviews Yoga Places to Find Your Flow

Located amidst the lush landscapes and serene beauty of Canggu, Bali, there lies a treasure trove of yoga shalas, each offering a unique experience for practitioners of all levels. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or a beginner looking to delve into mindful living, the yoga scene in Canggu has something for everyone. In this guide, we'll explore some of the prominent yoga shalas in the area, each with its distinct offerings and charm.

For that reason, you will be pleased to know that the town is home to several fantastic yoga shalas and studios. Each offering its unique atmosphere, classes, and experiences, these yoga studios are sure to cater to your individual needs and preferences. Let's explore some of the top yoga shalas near Canggu.

1. Samasti Yoga

(https://samasti-yoga.com/)

Samasti Yoga

First on the list is Samasti Yoga, which has received more than 50 5-star Google reviews from satisfied customers. Not only do these reviews praise the excellent yoga classes, but they also commend the vegan-friendly menus. So, if you are a vegan looking to nourish your body and soul, this is the place for you. 

These are the courses available at Samasti Yoga that you can select according to your personal preferences:

This fusion of physical and culinary wellness creates a holistic experience for visitors. The positive reviews highlight the synergy between great classes and a vegan-friendly menu, making Samasti a must-visit for those seeking a well-rounded wellness journey.

Make sure to check their website samasti-yoga to book your classes and stay updated on their recent events.  

 

1. Pranava Yoga

(https://www.matrabali.com/pranava-yoga)

Pranava Yoga

Next up is Pranava Yoga, known for providing various yoga classes suitable for yogis of all levels. Pranava Yoga emerges as a haven for those seeking diverse yoga classes at reasonable prices. Boasting 203 5-star Google reviews, this yoga shala caters to practitioners of all levels, from beginners to advanced yogis. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, you can find classes that cater to your level. 

Below is the price list for the Yoga classes:

The emphasis on affordability without compromising on quality makes Pranava Yoga an accessible and welcoming space for those looking to explore the transformative power of yoga.

Book your classes here matrabali.com/pranava-yoga. 

 

1. Guan Yin Yoga Shala

(https://tuguhotels.com/hotels/bali/guan-yin-yoga-shala/)

Guan Yin Yoga Shala

If you are looking for a yoga studio with good teachers and an excellent yoga experience, Guan Yin Yoga Shala is the one for you. Focusing on quality instruction and immersive experiences makes Guan Yin a standout choice in the Canggu yoga scene.

With a walk-in price starting from IDR 130,000 per person, you can enjoy quality yoga classes without burning a hole in your pocket. There is also the monthly pass for IDR 1,100K per person for 10x class. If you want more of an exclusive class, you can go for the private class that will cost IDR 750K per person.

Check their website for bookings and detailed schedule: tuguhotels.com 

 

1. Samadi Yoga & Wellness Center

 

(https://www.samadibali.com/)

Samadi Yoga & Wellness Center

Samadi Yoga & Wellness Center is another notable mention. Offering a wide range of yoga classes, workshops, and wellness events, this center has received a whopping 295 5-star reviews, indicating its popularity among the yoga community in Canggu. In Samadi Yoga, you can find various classes to your preferences. The good news is, that they also have a Yoga Teachers Training module available for booking on their website for $850. From yoga classes to renting a shala, Samadi Yoga & Wellness Center gives you a one-stop solution for your Yoga concerns.

This center serves as a hub for those seeking a more comprehensive approach to yoga, with a diverse range of offerings that cater to various interests and levels of expertise.

Visit their website for class schedules and book an appointment at samadibali.com. 

1. Loka Yoga School

(https://www.instagram.com/loka_yoga/)

Loka Yoga School

With a Black Friday Sale offering class packages at the cheapest prices, Loka Yoga School stands out as an affordable option without compromising on quality. Take their 50-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training, for instance, it costs $499 to get all full training. The price range of all of their classes is in the range of $299 - $499. The 159 reviews praise the high quality of courses, excellent explanations, and skilled teachers. 

 

For those looking to experience top-notch yoga without breaking the bank, Loka Yoga School is a fantastic choice.

Slide through their Instagram DM to know more about class booking and schedule at @loka_yoga.
 

1. Joga Yoga

(http://www.jogayogatraining.com/)

Joga Yoga

If convenience is your top priority, Joga Yoga is a must-visit. Joga Yoga earns its reputation with internationally certified teachers and a prime location within a 5-minute walk to the beach. The positive reviews reflect the global expertise that permeates the classes, creating an enriching and culturally diverse yoga experience. The 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Joga Yoga costs $1999 for foreigners and IDR 1,700K for Indonesian (early bird application). 

For those seeking a touch of international flair in their practice, Joga Yoga is the place to be.

jogayogatraining.com 

1. Chandra Yoga

(https://chandrayogabali.com/)

Chandra Yoga Bali

Chandra Yoga Bali distinguishes itself by not adhering to a specific style but rather adapting to the individual needs of practitioners. The rooftop setting adds a touch of tranquility to the classes. With numerous approaches to yoga classes, Chandra Yoga Bali, with its "good instructors" and "various approaches," offers a flexible and personalized journey into the world of yoga. 

 

Due to their limited classes, it is suggested to stay updated on the website to book the class you want. Visit their website now and secure your seat to mindfulness at chandrayogabali.com. 

1. The Peaceful Warriors

The Peaceful Warriors

Lastly, The Peaceful Warriors is a yoga studio that embodies its name. Offering a serene and welcoming atmosphere, this studio is perfect for those seeking peace and tranquility during their yoga practice. Focused on Yoga Teacher Training, The Peaceful Warriors also offer day trips and surf lessons, diversifying the experience for yoga enthusiasts. With 70+ 5-star Google reviews applauding the comprehensive training and additional offerings, this shala is ideal for those looking to not only deepen their practice but also share the gift of yoga with others.

The classes available are Portugal Yoga Teacher Training, Bali Yoga Teacher Training, Hybrid Yoga Teacher Training, and Online Yoga School. Their upcoming Teacher Training event is in July, next year. So make sure you stay tuned on their websites and be aware of any updates on class bookings. 

Visit their website for detailed information at thepeacefulwarriorsyoga.com 

In conclusion, Canggu's yoga scene presents a rich tapestry of options for practitioners, each shala offering a unique blend of classes, ambiance, and additional offerings. Whether you seek affordability, holistic wellness, or international expertise, the yoga shalas near Canggu cater to diverse preferences, making it a haven for yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life.

 

Disclaimer: Bali Home Immo is not taking responsibility for damage or any kind of liabilities from the content, as this information is subject to changes from the business owner. Therefore, if you would like to book the classes and check the schedule, visit their website right away.

 

This post is all about the idea of premiering urban agriculture in Bali. Everyone knows that Bali is in itself a product of a thriving agrarian culture. The grand scale of paddy terracing and subak irrigation all around Bali confirms it. Those are hereditary knowledge and wisdom that begin to fade from the day-to-day business of common Balinese in urban and peri-urban areas. Maybe, promoting and encouraging urban agriculture will bring out that farmer inside of us again.

In its heyday, the harvests of Bali’s most productive rice baskets in Tabanan, Gianyar and Badung Regencies were able to sustain the needs of its respective people. Today, I doubt that. I even doubt the ability of the modern farmer to sculpt beautiful yet functional paddy’s bed terracing of Jatiluwih and Tegal Alang’s caliber. From chatting with my farmer neighbor, I learned that out of hundreds of Balinese farmers left in Berawa area where I live, only a handful still know how to use the star as guidance for determining the planting season.
 

Urban Agriculture

It’s agriculture in every sense of the word, where the aspect of place or setting (urban and peri-urban areas, hence the name) plays a dominant role in the practice of cultivating, processing and distributing food.

This is a system that takes form in a lot varieties, as extreme as New York’s rooftop farming and England’s Incredible Edible Project to as simple as planting your own lemongrass in small pots at your kitchen table or planting your garden with edible plants.

Urban agriculture is driven by many motives, food-producing activities, green-living principles, entrepreneurship, spiritual and ethical values and so on. Many also connect it with artistry, since many of its pioneering activities involve artists-in-residence in that particular area, such as the one takes place in my home city, in Yogyakarta.

Gardening and farming are not for everyone (those with a bad back are one, and lazy people like me for another), but there’s something satisfying and almost spiritual about growing your own food. This is a huge selling point. The fact that it interests a lazy noob like me shows why this would be a success.

Furthermore, fifty percent of people coming to, or living in, Bali is all about green living, organic-eating, yoga-practicing, and anti-plastic-bagging (another 50% is divided between bogans and party animals with bogan mentality). The theme of growing your own food certainly goes really well with such a crowd, including those coming straight from Gilbertian mold (after the author of Eat, Pray, Love).

In time, this movement could give rise to local markets (flea market and farmer market) and encourages local sub-culture.It will augment the quality and principle of existing hospitality industry in Bali. Farmer (or ‘urban farmer’) can sell their products directly to nearby restaurants and hotels. Hotels and restaurants, in turn,  can serve the freshest (organic) vegetables and fruits to its customers. This is a practice that will empower local farmer and local communities beyond the conventional corridor of cultivating and selling the harvests to third party; enrich the food supplies through crops and fruits diversification; creating jobs and thus improving economy; and also push down carbon printing created in the delivery of the goods in conventional distribution.

 

Why Urban Farming is Good for Bali?

Although Bali has vast farmland of 81,744 hectares, it merely constitutes 14.5% of the island’s size. How much will be left in 10 years, 20 years or 50 years to come?

Bali’s small size, compared to other major islands in Indonesia, in my perspective, is a signal that it’s meant to sustain itself without relying heavily on other sources. Encouraging urban agriculture will impact the locals immensely in positive ways. This could put a stop to the heavy consumption of imported fruits (for banten or ceremony offerings) many have complained about (link in bahasa).

It will create jobs. Yeah, I know I already said that… it’s just to show how important this part is. Communities and individuals could get a burst of positive economic windfall in the long term through the sales of the products or any other related activities.

Let’s face it. Bali is in dire need of something else other than scenery and culture to support its tourism industry. Agro and eco-tourisms may be just that and urban agriculture is certainly one of its gateways to both.

What I like the most about the urban agricultural movement is its potential to attract as many supporters despite their social background. United in the same passion, namely to grow their own food,  photo models, daily-paid tukangs, lawyers, graphic designers and real estate agents can all work together in a self-food-producing community.

It’s also amazing to know how many domains it will affect in the long run: permaculture, architecture and engineering (for example to build a multi-story urban garden or placing 3 tons worth of soil on a rooftop, for rooftop farming), organic foods, land usage, contemporary arts (making urban farms & gardens can become the goals and objective of artist-in-residency program) and so on. Not to mention the potential innovations it can contribute to those domains.

 

Urban Agriculture in Bali

The time is ripe to make such a movement in Bali. The time is ripe for Bali to have its own edible community gardens. Actually I’m a bit surprised knowing that this idea still hasn’t reverberated loud enough throughout the island as I believe it should be, especially with the kind of crowds I mentioned above. (Or it has, and I’m just too oblivious to see?).

Our company believes in the motto of “Everything starts with good advice.” Well, here’s one: start food-gardening, now! It’s just a matter of time before this becomes a universal movement around the world. And Bali, whose cultural landscape and subak system have been acknowledged as the World’s Heritage by UNESCO will be more than perfect as the center of such movement.

 

Where to Start?

Start with your own place. Working as a real estate agent, I’ve seen many villas whose land usage inside the property is, well, boring and bland… no color variation, no imagination, and no use other than as mosquitoes’ nest. Why don’t such corners turned into an edible garden of chilies, lemongrass, sweet-smelled pandan or tomatoes? Why doesn’t that corner turned into your private spice and herb lab, that you or your neighbor can use while experimenting with the traditional Indonesian cuisines?

Don’t have the skills? Ask the expert like these fine fellows at Permablitz Bali. They incorporate urban agriculture into somewhat fun collective activities in the spirit of sustainability, green-living, and the very Indonesian spirit of gotong-royong (mutual cooperation).

With more and more individuals attracted to liven up urban agriculture in Bali each day, communities will be formed, and they, in turn, will grow into bigger and bigger unit toward social integration until it reaches a point that’s able to make a huge positive impact to the to Bali, both environmentally and socially.

 

One Last Thing

It is implied that the one who should be benefited the most from this agricultural movement is the locals. Local culture is not a local movement without the involvement of the locals (There, are three “locals” each with different contextual meanings. Damn. I’m good!)

So I guess it’s safe to say that the first objective of this movement should be empowering the locals. This can be achieved by incorporating create, collaborate, and educate approaches. In fact, this is a movement where everyone involved is expected to do those approaches in a continuous cycle.

So, let’s embrace any idea of promoting urban agriculture in Bali.