Yoga Bali Lifestyle Blog

How To Live A Yogic Lifestyle

The yogic lifestyle is about living consciously. Developing a practice based on a deep understanding of Yogic philosophies will allow you to create a harmonious balance between mind, body and spirit. Here you’ll find tips and ideas to aide you in your journey.

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From Asana to Action: Yoga and Ecology at Ubuntu Bali

At Ubuntu Bali, yoga extends beyond the mat into daily ecological action. Experience eco-conscious yoga, sustainable accommodation, and plant-based living in Canggu—where practice, nature, and responsibility come together.

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Exploring Your Practice: The Path of Ashtanga Yoga in Bali

Experience traditional Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga in Bali at Ubuntu Canggu. A grounded, lineage-based practice guided by experienced teachers, offering a supportive shala community where all levels are welcome—and every practitioner can feel at home.

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Finding Your Truth: A Journey to Body-Mind Connection

In a world full of conflicting health advice, your body holds the most reliable truth. This reflective journey explores body–mind connection, intuition, yoga, and self-trust as foundations for lasting wellbeing.

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Family-Friendly Canggu: Best Places for Kids and Parents

Canggu may be lively and fast-paced, but it’s also home to nurturing, family-friendly spaces where parents and children can truly thrive. From calm beach mornings and kid-welcoming cafés to creative workshops and shared wellness experiences, this guide explores how families can find balance, connection, and joy while living or traveling in Canggu.

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Complete Guide to Yoga in Bali for Beginners and Travelers

Practicing yoga in Bali offers beginners and travelers a rare chance to start gently—surrounded by nature, culture, and a deeply welcoming community. From jungle shalas in Ubud to seaside studios in Sanur, this guide shares everything you need to begin your yoga journey with confidence, presence, and ease.

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Discover Your Authentic Movement: 5Rhythms® Dance at Ubuntu Bali 

Discover 5Rhythms® at Ubuntu Bali—an embodied dance practice in Canggu that invites you back into your body through movement, presence, and authentic expression. Guided by Jada, this transformative session opens a pathway to healing, creativity, and deeper connection within community.

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The Balinese Way of Closing a Year (That Changed How I Live)

A simple conversation with Ani in Ubuntu Bali’s kitchen taught me the Balinese way of ending a year: slowly, intentionally, and with gratitude. No rushing into January—just presence, closure, and honoring what the year gave. It changed how I live, and how I now welcome every new beginning.

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Andréa Drottholm Andréa Drottholm

When Strangers Became Grateful Together

At Ubuntu Bali, a simple Gratitude Wall turned strangers into a humble community. What began as a quiet December experiment became a space where people shared tiny, tender truths—reminding us that mindfulness, healing, and human connection grow stronger when gratitude is witnessed, not hidden.

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The Digital Detox: Finding Myself Again in Bali

At Ubuntu Bali, I learned that digital detox isn’t about giving up technology—it’s about coming back to yourself. Between yoga, meditation, and quiet sunsets, I found presence beyond the screen and remembered what it feels like to truly live offline.

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Andréa Drottholm Andréa Drottholm

The Conversation That Changed Everything: Learning to Actually Listen

A simple conversation with Pak Budi, the gardener at Ubuntu Bali, revealed a truth I’d been missing for years—I wasn’t really listening. Through the Indonesian art of presence, I learned that true connection begins when we stop waiting to talk and start hearing with our whole being.

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Creating Space for Real Presence: A Letter to Retreat Leaders

In a world that moves too fast, true presence has become a rare gift. This letter to retreat leaders explores how to create mindful, grounded experiences where guests can slow down, reconnect, and truly be. At Ubuntu Bali, every element—the space, the stillness, the design—invites that return to presence and authentic connection.

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