Yoga retreat · Bali

Yoga retreat in Bali: seasons, places and how to choose

Bali has yoga all year, so the question is less when to go and more where to base yourself. This page covers the dry and wet seasons, the character of Ubud, Canggu and Uluwatu, and a calm way to choose a retreat.

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Bali at a glance
SeasonsDrier about April to October, wetter about November to March
YogaClasses and retreats run all year
WhereUbud, Canggu, Uluwatu
Aura hereNo teachers on the island yet
Aura works in Telegram. Booking is free for students.

Bali seasons: when to go for yoga

Bali stays warm all year. The drier months run roughly from April to October, with July and August the busiest. The wetter months, roughly November to March, bring heavy showers, often in the afternoon or evening, and many studios simply move their evening classes indoors.

Because studios and teachers work throughout the year, yoga in Bali is not tied to one season. Choose the weather you enjoy and check the teacher's schedule for the weeks you will be there.

Retreat or drop-in classes?

A yoga retreat is a programme of several days or weeks that usually combines daily practice, a place to stay and often meals. Drop-in classes are single sessions that you book one at a time. In Bali you can do either, or both.

If you are unsure, spend the first week on drop-in classes. You will learn which style, teacher and area suit you before you pay for a longer programme. Aura does not sell retreats: it is a map of classes and teachers.

How Aura helps a student

Aura has no teachers in Bali yet, so there is no class schedule to show here. We do not promise classes: they will appear once the first teachers publish their schedules. Leave your email on this page and we will tell you when the app is out.

Until then, the guides to Ubud, Canggu and Uluwatu below explain what classes to expect and how to choose one. In Goa, where Aura already works, you can see how the map and one-tap booking look.

How Aura helps a teacher

If you teach in Bali, you can publish your weekly schedule in Aura now and be among the first teachers on the island map. Students will book in Telegram, and you will see all bookings in one place. Aura works in Telegram today, with the mobile app on its way.

Share a link to your page in chats and groups so students can open your classes directly. How it works is on the page for teachers.

Where to practise in Bali

  • Ubud — inland among rice fields, with the widest choice of studios.
  • Canggu — a surf coast with cafés, coworking spaces and morning classes.
  • Uluwatu — cliffs and surf beaches in the south, quieter and more spread out.
Read next. Classes by area: yoga in Goa, Arambol, yoga in Bali. Retreats: Goa · Bali. Do you teach yoga? See how Aura works for teachers and how to find students. New to yoga? Read the beginner guides.

Common questions.

When is the best time for a yoga retreat in Bali?

Yoga runs all year. The drier months, roughly April to October, are the busiest, and July and August most of all. In the wetter months, roughly November to March, showers are common but classes continue.

Can I practise yoga in Bali in the rainy season?

Yes. Studios stay open, and many move classes indoors when it rains. Rain often falls in the afternoon or evening, so morning classes are usually the most reliable.

Does Aura have classes in Bali?

Not yet. Aura has no teachers on the island so far. Leave your email and we will let you know when the app is out. Teachers can already publish a schedule.

Which area should a beginner choose?

Ubud has the widest choice of beginner-friendly classes. Canggu and Uluwatu suit you if you want the sea nearby. Read each area guide and look for the words beginner or all levels in class descriptions.

I teach yoga in Bali. Can I use Aura?

Yes. You can publish your schedule now. Students will book in Telegram, and you will see all bookings in one place. Details are on the page for teachers.

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