The Ubud Highlands Yoga Retreat

This isn't a retreat where every minute is scheduled. And it isn't seven days of being told to find yourself either. It's yoga, meditation, culture, nature, excellent food, good conversation and plenty of time to do very little.

Mornings 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.

We'll explore yoga philosophy, pranayama, nervous system regulation and the ideas that sit underneath the physical practice.

And we'll leave enough space to wander, nap, swim, adventure out, talk and remember that having time to be is invigorating.

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Each morning, Patty leads an energising vinyasa practice designed to build strength, cultivate energy and wake up the body.

Afternoons slow things down with yin, guided relaxation and Yoga Nidra.

Along 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.

Because yoga is much more interesting than touching your toes, and considerably more useful when you know how to take it off the mat.

After 16 years of traveling to Bali, we're still curious about it.

We'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.

There will be art, ceremony, beautiful architecture, extraordinary food and plenty of opportunities to experience Bali rather than simply photograph it.

We don't want to tick off a list of cultural experiences. We want to slow down enough to notice where we are. That's usually when the good stuff happens.

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Food is a big part of experiencing Bali. We'll enjoy beautifully prepared meals featuring fresh local ingredients and the extraordinary flavours of Indonesian and Balinese cooking.

Breakfast after yoga. Long lunches. Dinners around the table. Because eating well isn't only about what's on the plate. It's also about sitting down. Taking your time. And actually tasting it.

We have run a lot of retreats in a lot of locations, we've learnt something important:

Our guests like beautiful accommodation. Honestly, so do we! This next chapter of Mana comes with a step up in where we stay, too. Our Bali home is luxurious, considered and surrounded by the lush landscape of the Ubud highlands.

Beautiful rooms. Thoughtful design. Tropical gardens. Places to swim. Space to read. Somewhere genuinely lovely to come home to.

Luxury, for us, isn't about excess. It's about having the details taken care of.

Beautiful rooms with detailed bedding, a conversation that changes your perspective, an exceptional meal and an afternoon discussing yoga philosophy, a gorgeous pool and a morning learning something fascinating about your nervous system.

We don't think luxury and depth are opposites, in fact they make a rather good combination.

Come because you love yoga, or you need a break, or because you're curious about Bali. Come because you've reached the point where doing something entirely for yourself sounds like a very good idea. Whatever brings you here, we'll send you home with more than beautiful photographs.

You'll be more rested, curious, inspired, more limber, and with a better understanding of what your body, mind and life have been trying to tell you.

Because that's what keeps bringing us back to Bali. Not just the beauty or the yoga, but the reminder that there are other ways to live.