{"product_id":"balinese-yoga-retreat","title":"The Ubud Highlands Yoga Retreat\u2028","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBali, but deeper. A week of yoga, culture, nature and very good living in the mountains surrounding Ubud.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter 12 years of bringing Mana guests to Bali, we're returning to the island we love, but this time, we're heading inland. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've watched Uluwatu and Bingin change over the years. More people, more traffic, more villas, more coffee shops. All understandable. Bali is rather good at attracting people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut we found ourselves missing the Bali we first fell in love with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe green. The rituals. The rice fields. The culture woven into everyday life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo we're going back to the source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInto the mountains and rice fields surrounding Ubud, where life feels a little slower and Bali's connection to nature, community and spirituality is still very much part of the landscape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd for us, that feels deeply connected to yoga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBali isn't simply a beautiful backdrop for a yoga retreat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYoga is part of a much bigger philosophy of life here — one that is woven into daily rituals, relationships, nature and community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOfferings outside homes. Temple ceremonies. Balinese Hindu traditions. A deep respect for the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese aren't concepts to discuss on a yoga mat. They're things you can see, hear and feel around you. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's one of the reasons we've kept coming back for 12 years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time, we're giving ourselves more space to actually experience it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't a retreat where every minute is scheduled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it isn't seven days of being told to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003efind yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e either. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's yoga, meditation, culture, nature, excellent food, good conversation and plenty of time to do very little.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMornings begin with movement and meditation. The days might take you into the rice fields, to a waterfall, through an art gallery or simply to the pool with a book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll explore yoga philosophy, pranayama, nervous system regulation and the ideas that sit underneath the physical practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd we'll leave enough space to wander, nap, swim, adventure out, talk and remember that having time to be is invigorating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yoga\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach morning, Patty leads an energising vinyasa practice designed to build strength, cultivate energy and wake up the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfternoons slow things down with yin, guided relaxation and Yoga Nidra.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, we'll explore yoga philosophy, anatomy, breath and the nervous system — connecting traditional teachings with what modern science can tell us about how we actually function.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause yoga is much more interesting than touching your toes, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003econsiderably more useful when you know how to take it off the mat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bali Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAfter 16 years of traveling to Bali, we're still curious about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll explore the island beyond the villa: rice fields, temples, waterfalls, local villages, galleries, artists and the creative culture that has made Ubud such a fascinating place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere will be art, ceremony, beautiful architecture, extraordinary food and plenty of opportunities to experience Bali rather than simply photograph it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't want to tick off a list of cultural experiences. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want to slow down enough to notice where we are. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's usually when the good stuff happens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ubud Highlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're trading the coastline for jungle, rice terraces, tropical gardens and mountain air. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur home for the week has been chosen for its beauty, privacy and sense of place. Outside the villa is a world looking similar to a storybook, and we'll spend the week journeying through its beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's luxurious and feels like living in Bali's heart for a week. Somewhere to swim, read, eat, move, sleep deeply and reset a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eround the pool, a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et the table, o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003en your yoga mat, a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003end in your day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Food\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood is a big part of experiencing Bali. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll enjoy beautifully prepared meals featuring fresh local ingredients and the extraordinary flavours of Indonesian and Balinese cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakfast after yoga. Long lunches. Dinners around the table. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause eating well isn't only about what's on the plate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's also about sitting down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaking your time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd actually tasting it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Villa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have run \u003cem\u003ea lot\u003c\/em\u003e of retreats in \u003cem\u003ea lot\u003c\/em\u003e of locations, we've learnt something important:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOur guests like beautiful accommodation. \u003cspan\u003eHonestly, so do we! T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis next chapter of Mana comes with a step up in where we stay, too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Bali home is luxurious, considered and surrounded by the lush landscape of the Ubud highlands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful rooms. Thoughtful design. Tropical gardens. Places to swim. Space to read. Somewhere genuinely lovely to come home to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury, for us, isn't about excess. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about having the details taken care of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful rooms with detailed bedding, a conversation that changes your perspective, an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptional meal and an afternoon discussing yoga philosophy, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egorgeous pool and a morning learning something fascinating about your nervous system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't think luxury and depth are opposites, in fact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethey make a rather good combination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCome because you love yoga, or you need a break, or because you're curious about Bali. 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