Trip Details

Yoga and Meditation in Ubud Bali

Do you crave peace and tranquillity? On our Yoga and Meditation programme in Ubud, Bali, you’ll find the perfect setting to let go of your stress and tension from your busy life back home! Importantly, there is far more to yoga than poses! Learn about different paths of yoga, do’s and don’ts, postures, breathing techniques and mediation to free you from stress, anxiety and physical ailments. This programme has double the fun, as your first week will immerse you in the Bali culture, communities and surroundings before you settle into your second week of Yoga and Meditation.

Culture and Calm await you on our Yoga & Meditation Programme

During your initial Cultural week, you will take part in lots of fun, cultural activities, from Balinese batik painting to Balinese cooking lessons, as well as walks and trips around Ubud. You will also have plenty of free time to go snorkelling, surfing or exploring through Bali’s many forests, caves, temples and mountains! In week 2, you will fully immerse yourself in the practice of Yoga and Meditation, learning from the masters on these two life-changing practices. And what’s more, as your accommodation, meals and beverages are included, you can simply ‘let go’ of the usual burdens of responsibility and really enjoy your two-week stay here!

Invest some quality time in your own Wellbeing

What you will learn from this programme, you can take with you back into your busy life. Meditation itself will help infuse a sense of balance and help bestow peace of mind and a more positive and peaceful outlook on life. As far as life-changing experiences go, our Yoga and Meditation programme, here in Ubud Bali offers the chance to get your mind, body and lifestyle in shape – forever. Add to this, the fun and excitement of staying in one of the planet’s most beautiful countries, and we can safely say this is an experience of a lifetime!

Why book our Yoga and Meditation Programme in Ubud Bali?

  • Learn the basics of yoga and meditation to set your life on track
  • Take in Bali’s vibrant culture and try your hand at traditional crafts and cooking
  • Explore Bali beautiful beaches, forests, caves and temples during your stay
  • Stay at our comfortable accommodation where you get a feel for ‘true Bali’ living
  • Enjoy authentic Bali cuisine, with meals included in the programme

Get in touch to find out more or browse through our many other volunteer experiences.

Trip Itinerary

Week 1: Introduction to Bali

Mandatory Orientation Day

On the Monday of your first week at this location, you will join our orientation day, to familiarise yourself with the surroundings as well as local culture. Thereafter, your programme will continue as usual from Tuesday onward throughout the rest of the week.

Orientation Schedule – Monday

  • Welcome, introduction to Indonesia, House rules, Code of
  • Conduct and handling of documents
  • Culture Lesson
  • Lunch
  • Project meeting and Preparation

Daily Schedule

Tuesday

  • 8.00 Breakfast
  • 9:30 Balinese Language Class
  • 12:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 Village Walking tour (Visit rice terrace, art village and beauty hills by walking)
  • 17:30 Dinner

Wednesday

  • 8:00 Breakfast
  • 9:30 Balinese Language Class
  • 12:00 Lunch
  • 13.00 Batik painting class
  • 17:30 Dinner

Thursday

  • 8:00 Breakfast
  • 09:30 Cooking class
  • 12:00 Lunch
  • 14:00 Balinese flower offering Class
  • 18:30 Welcome and Goodbye dinner

Friday

  • 8:00 Breakfast
  • 9:00 Spiritual Tour: visit the famous temple PuraTirtaEmpul, the holy water temple. Enjoy a shower in the Holy Water
  • Late Lunch at the house/snacks or drinks in the temple)
  • 13.00 Lunch
  • 15.00 Project meeting
  • 17:30 Dinner

Week 2 Yoga and Meditation

Monday to Friday

Each day, you will follow the same routine through which you can get more training in yoga and meditation. You will start the morning with a yoga and meditation session. After the morning session, you will get a break to enjoy eating fresh fruits and drink tea. Following breakfast, you will have some free time where you can relax further and make your body and mind ready for the afternoon yoga and meditation session. After lunch, you will then commence the afternoon yoga and meditation session. The session will end followed by the serving of some fresh fruits and tea. Your free time is yours to do as you please, with a relaxed mind and body obtained from yoga and meditation.

Your days may look like this:

Monday

  • 06:00 Introduction to Yoga and Meditation
  • 08:30 Breakfast and free time
  • 12:00 Lunch and free time
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga and meditation
  • 18:00 Break with fresh fruits and tea
  • 18:30 Dinner

Tuesday

  • 06:00 Morning Yoga and meditation
  • 08:30 Breakfast and free time
  • 12:00 Lunch and free time
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga and meditation
  • 18:00 Break with fresh fruits and tea
  • 18:30 Dinner

Wednesday

  • 06:00 Morning Yoga and meditation
  • 08:30 Breakfast and free time
  • 12:00 Lunch and free time
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga and meditation
  • 18:00 Break with fresh fruits and tea
  • 18:30 Dinner

Thursday

  • 06:00 Morning Yoga and meditation
  • 08:30 Breakfast and free time
  • 12:00 Lunch and free time
  • 16:00 Afternoon Yoga and meditation
  • 18:00 Break with fresh fruits and tea
  • 18:30 Dinner

Friday

  • 06:00 Morning Yoga and meditation
  • 08:30 Breakfast and free time
  • 12:00 Lunch and free time
  • 13:00 Relaxing with massage at the spa and free time
  • 18:00 Dinner

Evenings and Weekends

At the end of your day as a volunteer, you can choose to explore the area or simply relax with new friends back at your accommodation. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures together!

Please Note: Bali is a tropical country with occasional storms and heavy rains. During such times, the above schedule may be subject to change.

Trip Accommodation

During your stay on our Yoga and Meditation programme in Ubud, Bali, you will be accommodated in one of our houses in the village of Penestanan Kaja. Located on the outskirts of Ubud, you will get a good chance to immerse yourself in typical Balinese life.

About the Accommodation

The accommodation is located in Penestanan Kaja which has shared rooms, sleeping 4-8 and including facilities such as hot showers and Wifi –  as well as enough space for you to socialise and relax in the evenings. Actually, we have 2 centres in Pejeng – Santi Rahayu and Melati – which are especially furnished with our volunteers in mind. In addition, you can opt for private accommodation, where you will have a private room and attached bathroom. However, these rooms are limited, so do let us know your preferences at the time of booking.

Food Arrangements

Indonesian food is delicious and you can expect to experience a whole new world of flavours during your stay!  Typically, dishes include mie goreng (fried noodles and vegetables), nasi goreng (fried rice and vegetables) or gado gado (mixed vegetables with a satay sauce). For those who do not eat meat, Indonesian does, in fact, use a lot of tofu and tempeh (soybeans). Further, breakfasts usually include pancakes, fresh fruit, and toast. Meanwhile, tea, coffee and purified water are available throughout the day in the house.

Facilities

From your accommodation, it will take about 15-20 minutes to reach the centre of Ubud. In addition, you’ll find some grocery shops in the village, and a 24hr mini-mart in Ubud centre.

Restaurants and Cafes

If you want to eat out occasionally, there is a wide selection of restaurants with international and local cuisine, 20 mins walk from the centre. Also, you’ll find several cafes in the village, where you can relax and hang out with other volunteers in the evening.

Swimming Pools

If you fancy a dip, there is a swimming pool which can be reached in 10 minutes by taxi from the centre. In addition, there are also several gyms around the Ubud area to keep yourself fit!

Clinic and Hospital

The clinic UPT Kesmas is open 24hrs, and is located in Tampaksiring about 4 km away. It takes about 10 minutes by car and the hospital Ari Canti hospital Rumah Sakit is about 8 km from the centre.

Trip Country Info

Indonesia

Capital: Jakarta
Language: Indonesian (official)
Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Time zone: UTC +8

Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s is known for its beaches, volcanoes and jungles sheltering elephants, tigers and Komodo dragons. On the island of Java lies Indonesia’s vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.For learning culture and gaining experiences you’ve never thought of, there is Indonesia, one of the most interesting countries in the world. With around 300 ethnic groups, each with cultural identities developed over centuries and influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese and European sources, Indonesia has many cultural experiences ready to be discovered.

Bali
Dubbed the Island of the Gods, Bali is one of the more than 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago. Due to its location off the coast from the mainland and unique culture and religion from the rest of the country, Bali is often treated as a destination of its own, “if you’ve only been to Bali, you’ve never been to Indonesia”.

With its pristine beaches, its unspoilt waters ideal for surfing and diving, its lush mountains, its never-ending rice terrace and volcanic hillsides, its spiritually-infused culture and more, Bali has quickly become a must-visit and it often makes its way on everyone’s bucket list.

Flores
Flores is located the East Nusa Tenggara province of Indonesia. It has adventure, eco-tours, and mountain climbing interspersed with visits to prehistoric heritage sites, traditional villages and cultural events. It has some of the world’s most exotic marine life. And if you want to see the famous Komodo Dragons alive, this is the only place in the whole world which gives you the experience. You can visit the Komodo dragons in their natural habitats in the Komodo National Park islands. Here you will witness the natural treasures still trying to survive in its purest forms.

Flores is a multi-religious and multi-cultural island where 60% of the people are Christian, 20% Islamic and 20% Hindus and Buddhists. The holidays for Flores are similar to the general Indonesian calendar.

Flores, though one of the main islands in Indonesia, is still trying to keep up with the rest of the country. Evidently, its exceptional natural treasures need more care and its warm hearted people need more support.

Climate
Temperatures are pleasant, varying from 20-33 degrees celsius year-round. The monsoon season strikes in November and makes its way until March, bringing in humidity and a significant amount of rain. However, this usually does not stop people from visiting, as the rain usually begins in the late afternoons and evenings, meaning the daytime remains sun-filled. From June to September, the weather is dry and there is not too much humidity in the air.

Culture
Indonesia is a haven for customs and this can be seen in every corner of the islands. Not to mention the fact the these islands themselves have their own traditions and customs which are different from one another.

A good example of this can be experienced in Bali, where small offerings containing flowers, rice and even cigarettes (sesajen) are found in every house, restaurants, stalls and even at the check-in desks at airports. The offerings are set with burning incense sticks and sprinkled with holy water three times a day before every meal.

There are roughly 20,000 temples spread around the Bali island and, because the Balinese are masters of sculpture, the temples are guarded with statues of gods and goddesses.

Keep, in mind, however, that the Hinduism you will see in Bali is often different than the one seen in India.

Take a look at our latest gap year volunteer projects in Indonesia below or get in touch with any questions you have about volunteering in Indonesia.

Participant Criteria & Requirements

Standard Requirements

Travel Insurance

Additional Requirements

Comfortable Clothing

What's included

  • 24/7 support in case of emergencies
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Pick up
  • English speaking coordinator
  • Meals
  • Orientation

What's not included

  • Airport drop off
  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccination
  • Visa