The Ultimate Canggu Yoga Guide
Yoga in Canggu: Best Yoga Studios, Yoga Retreats & Yoga Teacher Training Programs (2024)
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Canggu, a lively coastal village in Bali, has seen a huge rise in the popularity of yoga over recent years. Its picturesque coastal landscape, bathed in the warm hues of tropical sun, serves as an idyllic backdrop for those seeking a vibrant space for yoga practice.
This Canggu yoga guide details the best of Canggu’s yoga scene, providing recommendations for the best yoga studios, picturesque yoga retreats, and comprehensive yoga teacher training programs as well as other wellness activities to enjoy in Canggu that will complement your yoga practice.
So, whether you’re a casual yogi looking for drop in classes on your Bali vacation, aspiring to become a yoga teacher, or anything in between, this guide serves as your compass to navigate the offerings of Canggu’s yoga community.
The Best Yoga Studios in Canggu
Canggu is quickly becoming a Bali hotspot for yoga studios, and many new offerings are appearing each year. There’s no shortage of quality choices either, so to help you find the ideal spot for a drop-in class here’s a summary of the best yoga studios in Canggu.
Serenity Eco Guesthouse and Yoga
Serenity Yoga offers daily yoga classes in numerous styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin and Aerial yoga, catering to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.
In addition to their professional yoga studio, Serenity has an on-site restaurant, Alkaline, which serves healthy vegan food and juices, a spa offering a multitude of wellness and healing therapies, and accommodation options that range from backpackers hostel to fully featured guesthouse.
They also run some of the most affordable yoga retreats and yoga teacher training packages in Bali.
Samadi Yoga
Best known for traditional Ashtanga yoga, Samadi Bali hosts daily Mysore-style classes and workshops. Their studio also has a healing spa and an organic café, promoting an all-around wellness experience.
Located close to Echo Beach, one of the nicest in the area, they have both indoor and outdoor yoga studios with natural surroundings and a great group of inspiring yoga teachers. They host many unique yoga retreats and yoga teacher trainings too.
Their popular Farmers Market on Sundays brings in people from across the region with offerings of both local and international foods and handicrafts.
Radiantly Alive Canggu
This popular Ubud yoga studio has opened another branch on the roof of the popular B Work coworking cafe where you can practice yoga in a inspiring semi open air bamboo shala with views over Canggu.
Radiantly Alive are renowned for their innovative and dynamic Vinyasa flow and power yoga classes, but also offer slow flow and yin yoga sessions for those who prefer a more gentle yoga practice.
They offer drop-in sessions and multi-class packages taught by experienced local and international teachers and also host special events including breathwork journeys, tea ceremonies and myofascial release sessions.
Desa Seni School of Yoga
Offering a rustic charm, Desa Seni is set in the lush green gardens of their yoga village, providing a solace-filled space for yoga practice. Their open air yoga studio offers a variety of yoga styles, including Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga.
Beautifully decorated with artefacts of Balinese culture and local flora, you can enjoy quality yoga classes with inspiring teachers in either group or private lessons. They also offer Balinese dance classes for children every weekend.
The Practice
Best known for traditional Hatha yoga, The Practice is offering daily yoga classes centred around the sun (Ha), moon (Tha), and fire (Tantra) sequences, providing you with a holistic and restorative yoga journey.
The Practice also offers Yin yoga classes, workshops, sound healing and tea ceremonies. It’s a blissful place to wind down and connect to the spiritual side of life, with a unique identity that helps The Practice stand out amongst Canggu yoga studios.
The Canggu Studio
The Canggu Studio is not just a yoga studio but a community fitness hub, offering diverse classes including Barre, Pilates, dance and more, on top of a solid yoga schedule.
Feeling good is at the heart of their teaching and you are encouraged to practice with an open heart and inject self expression into the daily classes of active yoga and fitness workouts. You can try interesting practices like HIIT yoga, Afro-fusion and Hiphop dance, ballet, bellydancing and Muay Thai across the multi-level fitness studio.
The studio is clean, bright and modern with an extensive choice of fitness accessories to compliment all the classes.
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The Best Yoga Retreats in Canggu
Yoga retreats offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in yoga practice while still enjoying the relaxation and free time you expect from a holiday in Bali. You can find everything from short wellness breaks to surf and yoga combinations and luxury spa resorts. Here’s our pick of the very best yoga retreats that Canggu has to offer.
Budget Friendly Unlimited Yoga Retreat
- Location: Serenity Eco Guesthouse, Canggu
- Duration: 7 Days
- Cost: from USD 150 / EUR 141 / AUD 233
Canggu yoga retreats by Serenity Eco Guesthouse offer unlimited yoga, cozy accommodation, hearty breakfasts, and a rejuvenating one-hour Balinese massage, all at an incredibly budget-friendly rate.
With the option of up to 10 daily yoga sessions, and offering multiple styles, it’s an ideal choice for newcomers eager to explore different yoga disciplines.
Not only are they amongst Bali’s finest yoga retreats, but they also stand out as some of the most affordable yoga retreats worldwide!
All Inclusive Luxury Wellness, Spa and Yoga Retreat
- Location: Udara Beach Resort, Canggu
- Duration: Any
- Cost: from USD 240 / EUR 228 / AUD 376 per night
Udara Retreat’s spa and healing yoga retreat offers relaxation and rejuvenation in a beautiful resort just outside of Canggu with views over tropical nature towards the turquoise blue ocean.
Each day starts with meditation classes and a healthy breakfast before you indulge in activities like aerial yoga, Balinese massage, sauna, sound bathing, kirtan and local excursions. There’s so much more on offer than a strict yoga-only retreat.
Accommodation is provided on-site and all meals are served in their own restaurant that caters to a broad range of diets and tastes.
Combo Yoga Retreat and Surf Camp
- Location: Pelan Pelan, Canggu
- Duration: 8 Days
- Cost: from USD 813 / EUR 742 / AUD 1264
Pelan Pelan hosts a unique blend of surf camp and yoga retreat in Canggu, Bali. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and a relaxing accommodation area, they offer a peaceful escape to indulge in the energies of both earth and water.
Their Bali yoga holiday packages are available in combinations of surf, yoga, meditation and spa treatments, with offerings for solo travelers, couples and families too.
1 Day Detox and Yoga Retreats
- Location: Samadi Bali, Canggu
- Duration: 1 Day
- Cost: from approx USD 140 / EUR 130 / AUD 215
Samadi Bali offer their own yoga retreat alongside their popular drop-in classes where you can indulge yourself in the yogic lifestyle, recharge your energy and enjoy traditional yoga classes.
Enjoy Ashtanga, Hatha and Vinyasa flow sessions, therapeutic treatments, and, importantly, the option to relish ample relaxation time.
With up to ten different classes on offer each day these retreats offer great value for money. They focus on individual needs and personal growth.
Eco-Luxury, Culture, Yoga and Meditation Retreat
- Location: De Moksha Boutique Resort, Tabanan
- Duration: 5 Days
- Cost: from USD 595 / EUR 576 / AUD 962
Just outside of Canggu near Tanah Lot temple lies De Moksha Eco Boutique Resort. Set amidst lush rice fields with sweeping views of the Balinese countryside, De Moksha offers wellness retreats that combine yoga with other holistic practices and a large dose of luxury.
Stay in one of their private villas which offer premium, comfy beds, a private terrace, open-air bathrooms, and a mini-bar for total relaxation.
Daily yoga classes and holistic wellness treatments are complimented by meditation sessions, cultural excursions and delicious, healthy Indo-Italian food and cold-pressed juices.
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The Best Yoga Teacher Training in Canggu
Many of the best yoga studios in Canggu, like Samadi, Serenity, The Practice and Radiantly Alive offer yoga teacher training programs. If you like the look of their yoga studio then it’s well worth checking when their next YTTC is.
However, if you’re looking for teacher training in a dedicated environment, without the distraction of multiple drop-in classes and the constant shuffle of the general public, there are a few choice yoga centers in Canggu that can give you the personal attention needed to become a truly great yoga instructor.
The Peaceful Warriors – 200 Hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
- Location: Cosmos Oasis, Canggu
- Duration: 27 Days
- Cost: from approx. USD 3,150 / EUR 3,050 / AUD 5,095
Founded in 2017, this reputable school has graduated over 1000 YTT students with the goal of providing a life-changing experience that not only certifies you to teach yoga but also transforms your worldview.
Their Yoga Alliance-accredited program is open to all levels and blends traditional Hatha yoga styles with contemporary Vinyasa yoga, bridging Eastern and Western philosophies. You’ll learn how to recognise the needs of your students, how to adapt to different demographics, and how to turn your passion for yoga into a business.
Hosted at Cosmos Oasis Resort in the heart of Canggu, you can choose from a range of on-site and off-site accommodation options to give you the level of comfort you desire and a price that is best suited to your budget.
Loka Yoga School
- Location: Bali Harmony Retreat Centre, Canggu
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- Cost: from approx. USD 3,899 / EUR 3,776 / AUD 6,305
Yoga teacher training courses in Canggu don’t come much more highly recommended than the 200-hour offering from Loka Yoga School. Taking place in the splendid Bali Harmony Retreat Centre, Loka Yoga’s teacher training program encourages students to explore beyond the physical asanas of yoga and delve deeply in to yoga philosophy, pranayama and meditation too.
The small group sizes and proximity to the beach aid in making this YTTC both invigorating and rejuvenating. With workshops, lectures, traditional ceremonies, ecstatic dance and an exclusive Aquatonic Thalasso Therapy session, this is a great course for the spiritual yogis and those looking for more than just a certificate.
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Other Wellness Experiences in Canggu
Beyond yoga, Canggu offers plenty of wellness experiences to help you unwind and rejuvenate during your stay in Bali.
Relax at the Spa with a Balinese Massage
Balinese massage is a traditional therapy that combines acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy to stimulate blood flow, oxygen, and “qi” (energy) around your body. Top rated places like the Ambiente Spa and Therapy Spa offer a serene environment for you to experience this unique healing technique.
Eat at the healthy cafes and restaurants
Canggu is a haven for foodies who crave clean, organic and raw dishes. There’s numerous vegetarian and vegan options alongside international favorites.
Check out health-centric cafes like Motion Café and Crate Café in the heart of Canggu. Expand your culinary tastes at trendy eateries like Shady Shack, Milk & Madu, Zin Café and Clear Café. Then, try some of the best vegan food on earth in dedicated restaurants like Alkaline (part of Serenity yoga studio) and Superfood Canggu.
Take a Surf Lesson or Relax on Canggu’s Beaches
Canggu’s black sand beaches are perfect for relaxing, sunbathing, and surfing! Canggu beach has some of the best surf spots in Bali, which is itself one of the best surf destinations in the world.
Beginners can find surf lessons and board rentals on Batu Bolong Beach, while experienced surfers should check out Echo Beach and Berawa Beach.
For the non-surfers, try relaxing in one of the many beach clubs and bars and enjoy watching the surfers and the amazing sunsets.
Visit Tanah Lot Temple
Located just 20 minutes drive from Canggu, Tanah Lot temple is one of the most picturesque places in Bali and also one of the most important spiritual sites.
The ancient temple sits perched on a rock in the sea just off the coast of Bali. If you visit when the tide is low you can walk over to explore the temple, or visit for sunset for spectacular views and photos.
Browse the Yoga Clothing Shops and Boutiques
Canggu is also home to numerous clothing boutiques including some excellent eco-friendly yoga wear shops. I recommend dropping in to Studio K, Divine Goddess, and WE-AR which all offer a diverse range of high quality yoga gear.
Tips for Yoga Enthusiasts Visiting Canggu
Cost of Yoga Classes in Canggu
The cost of yoga classes in Canggu varies between studios, but on average, you can expect to pay around IDR 150,000 (about $10 USD) per drop-in class. Package deals are also available at most studios, offering a more cost-effective solution for those planning to attend multiple classes.
Best Time to Visit for Yoga in Canggu
The best time for yoga in Canggu is during the dry season, typically from April to September. The weather is pleasant, and outdoor yoga classes are more likely to be held during this period.
Best Places to Stay near Canggu’s Yoga Studios
Many accommodation options are available to suit all budgets near the best yoga studios in Canggu. Some yoga centres including Samadhi, Serenity and Udara offer onsite accommodation but wherever you stay in Canggu you’ll never be far away from a yoga class!
Other options I recommend include Ecosfera Yoga for a great value pick with daily yoga classes near the beach, or for an upscale beachfront stay you can’t beat the COMO Uma Canggu.
Most yoga retreats in Canggu include accommodation in their packages. So, if you want to immerse yourself in yoga practice on your Bali vacation, consider whether signing up to a yoga retreat could be the best value option.
Getting to Canggu
Canggu is easy to reach from Bali’s international airport in Denpasar. Taking a cab is the simplest option, with many transport companies located in the arrivals area of the airport and plenty of independent drivers outside the airport for you to haggle with. The fare is affordable for most travellers, if a little expensive by normal Balinese taxi standards. Expect the journey to take around an hour to cover the 20 kilometers up the busy main roads.
Some resorts may offer private transfers from the airport, but this is not the norm so check with your accommodation before you arrive.
Transportation Options for Getting Around Canggu
Canggu is a small town and everything is within a walkable distance of the beach. But, to get around Canggu quickly, renting a bicycle or scooter is a common and convenient option. Alternatively, ride-sharing apps like Gojek and Grab are widely used.
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Conclusion: Yoga in Canggu
The Canggu yoga scene offers a wide range of experiences that cater to yoga enthusiasts of all levels with numerous world class yoga and fitness studios, yoga retreats, and yoga teacher training programs. So whatever you’re into you are sure to find it in this vibrant seaside village.
Whether you are a beginner looking to try out a couple of drop in yoga classes, or a seasoned yogi wanting to elevate your practice or train to be a teacher, you’re sure to find a warm welcome and the perfect way to experience the magic of yoga in Bali.
We hope this guide to yoga in Canggu has helped you to find the ideal space for your yoga practice. With so many exceptional studios and retreats to choose from, there really is something for everyone. Through research, comparison, reading reviews, keeping an open mind and focusing on your personal needs and preferences you’re sure to find the centre that best aligns with you.
And remember than, outside of yoga, Canggu offers other amazing wellness experiences. Whether you take a surf lesson or hit the gym, visit nearby temples or just relax on the beach, in the spas, healthy cafes and lively bars. However you choose to immerse yourself in the Canggu vibe you’re sure to have an amazing time.