Canggu Yoga Retreat at Pelan Pelan Bali
At Pelan Pelan, we believe in the combination of healthy food, movement, and the healing energy of yoga and meditation. Our Bali yoga retreat offers a peaceful space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy the natural beauty of the island.
Whether you are completely new to yoga or already experienced, our classes are suitable for all levels and focus on balance, mobility, relaxation, and personal growth. Practice in our open-air jungle shala with experienced local Balinese teachers and enjoy a slower, more mindful rhythm of life.
Together with healthy homemade indonesian meals, wellness treatments, tropical surroundings, and our small personal atmosphere, Pelan Pelan creates the perfect setting to relax, recharge, and reconnect body and mind.
Yoga for surfers
Surf better. Recover faster.
Yoga is the perfect complement to surfing. Our classes help improve flexibility, mobility, balance, breathing, and recovery while reducing muscle tension and stiffness after surf sessions.
Many guests combine yoga with surf lessons as part of their surf and yoga retreat in Bali, creating the perfect balance between activity, recovery, and relaxation.
Flexibility & Mobility
Improve movement,
posture, and overall
body awareness.
Recovery & Relaxation
Release tension and
help the body recover
after surfing.
Balance & Strength
Build stability, core
strength, and better
control.
Breathing & Focus
Calm the mind and
improve concentration
through breathwork
Our Yoga Styles
Vinyasa Yoga
A dynamic and energising yoga flow connecting breath with movement. Vinyasa helps improve strength, flexibility, balance, and focus while creating heat and energy in the body. This style is perfect for guests looking for a more active practice that leaves both body and mind feeling refreshed and recharged.
The word vinyasa comes from Sanskrit and loosely translates to “to place in a special way.” In practice, this means each movement flows seamlessly into the next, guided by the rhythm of your breath. Inhale to rise, exhale to fold, inhale to open. Your breath becomes the metronome that carries you through the entire practice.
Unlike more static styles of yoga, vinyasa keeps you moving. Classes typically weave together standing poses, balancing sequences, forward folds, twists, and floor-based postures into one fluid journey. No two classes are exactly the same, which means your body and mind stay engaged and curious throughout.
Yin Yoga
A slower and deeply relaxing practice focused on releasing tension and improving flexibility through long-held stretches. Yin yoga helps calm the nervous system, improve mobility, and create deep relaxation, making it especially beneficial after surfing or active days exploring Bali.
The practice is rooted in the Taoist concept of yin — the passive, cooling, receptive side of life. Rather than engaging muscles dynamically, yin yoga targets the deeper connective tissues of the body: the fascia, ligaments, tendons, and joints. These tissues respond best to gentle, sustained pressure held over time, which is exactly what yin yoga provides.
Expect a relaxation that calms your nerves and mind, and fully let go of your stress.
Hatha Yoga
A balanced and mindful yoga practice focused on posture, breathing, and body awareness. Hatha classes move at a slower pace and are suitable for all levels, creating the perfect space to build strength, improve flexibility, and reconnect with yourself through conscious movement.
The word hatha comes from Sanskrit: ha meaning sun and tha meaning moon. This duality sits at the heart of the practice — the balance between effort and ease, strength and softness, movement and stillness. A hatha class is not about pushing harder or flowing faster. It is about finding steadiness, building awareness, and learning to move with intention.
Hatha yoga is a well balanced yoga that is a great yoga style for many yogi.
Restorative Yoga
A calming and supportive practice designed to help the body and mind fully relax and recover. Using gentle poses and moments of stillness, restorative yoga encourages deep relaxation, stress relief, and recovery while creating a sense of balance and calm.
Unlike most forms of yoga, restorative yoga asks almost nothing of your muscles. Instead, it uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support the body in each pose, allowing every muscle group to let go completely. There is no effort here, no stretching to push through. Just the quiet work of allowing the body to open at its own pace.
Mobility & stretch
Focused on flexibility, posture, mobility, and recovery, these classes are especially beneficial for surfers and active travellers. Through targeted stretches and mobility exercises, the body can release tension, improve movement, and recover more easily after surf sessions or long travel days.
This is practical bodywork. The kind that makes a real difference to how you feel getting out of bed in the morning, how your shoulders open up when you paddle, and how quickly your legs recover after a long day in the water or on your feet.
Vinyasa Yoga
A dynamic and energising yoga flow connecting breath with movement. Vinyasa helps improve strength, flexibility, balance, and focus while creating heat and energy in the body. This style is perfect for guests looking for a more active practice that leaves both body and mind feeling refreshed and recharged.
The word vinyasa comes from Sanskrit and loosely translates to “to place in a special way.” In practice, this means each movement flows seamlessly into the next, guided by the rhythm of your breath. Inhale to rise, exhale to fold, inhale to open. Your breath becomes the metronome that carries you through the entire practice.
Unlike more static styles of yoga, vinyasa keeps you moving. Classes typically weave together standing poses, balancing sequences, forward folds, twists, and floor-based postures into one fluid journey. No two classes are exactly the same, which means your body and mind stay engaged and curious throughout.
Yin Yoga
A slower and deeply relaxing practice focused on releasing tension and improving flexibility through long-held stretches. Yin yoga helps calm the nervous system, improve mobility, and create deep relaxation, making it especially beneficial after surfing or active days exploring Bali.
The practice is rooted in the Taoist concept of yin — the passive, cooling, receptive side of life. Rather than engaging muscles dynamically, yin yoga targets the deeper connective tissues of the body: the fascia, ligaments, tendons, and joints. These tissues respond best to gentle, sustained pressure held over time, which is exactly what yin yoga provides.
Expect a relaxation that calms your nerves and mind, and fully let go of your stress.
Hatha Yoga
A balanced and mindful yoga practice focused on posture, breathing, and body awareness. Hatha classes move at a slower pace and are suitable for all levels, creating the perfect space to build strength, improve flexibility, and reconnect with yourself through conscious movement.
The word hatha comes from Sanskrit: ha meaning sun and tha meaning moon. This duality sits at the heart of the practice — the balance between effort and ease, strength and softness, movement and stillness. A hatha class is not about pushing harder or flowing faster. It is about finding steadiness, building awareness, and learning to move with intention.
Hatha yoga is a well balanced yoga that is a great yoga style for many yogi.
Restorative Yoga
A calming and supportive practice designed to help the body and mind fully relax and recover. Using gentle poses and moments of stillness, restorative yoga encourages deep relaxation, stress relief, and recovery while creating a sense of balance and calm.
Unlike most forms of yoga, restorative yoga asks almost nothing of your muscles. Instead, it uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support the body in each pose, allowing every muscle group to let go completely. There is no effort here, no stretching to push through. Just the quiet work of allowing the body to open at its own pace.
Mobility & stretch
Focused on flexibility, posture, mobility, and recovery, these classes are especially beneficial for surfers and active travellers. Through targeted stretches and mobility exercises, the body can release tension, improve movement, and recover more easily after surf sessions or long travel days.
This is practical bodywork. The kind that makes a real difference to how you feel getting out of bed in the morning, how your shoulders open up when you paddle, and how quickly your legs recover after a long day in the water or on your feet.
Jungle Shala & Recovery
Practice in nature. Recover from within.
Our open-air jungle yoga shala is surrounded by tropical greenery, creating a peaceful space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. After yoga or surf sessions, guests can fully unwind with wellness treatments, healthy homemade meals, and the calm atmosphere of the retreat.
The combination of movement, nature, recovery, and wellness creates a complete retreat experience focused on both physical and mental wellbeing.
Why guests love
Yoga at Pelan Pelan
-
Small and personal classes
(max 14 guests) -
Experienced local Balinese
yoga teachers -
Yoga suitable for beginners
and experienced yogis - Peaceful open-air jungle shala
-
Perfect balance between activity
and relaxation -
Ideal combination with surfing
and wellness -
Calm atmosphere away from
busy tourist areas
Why guests love
Yoga at Pelan Pelan
- Small and personal classes (max 14 guests)
- Experienced local Balinese yoga teachers
- Yoga suitable for beginners and experienced yogis
- Peaceful open-air jungle shala
- Perfect balance between activity and relaxation
- Ideal combination with surfing and wellness
- Calm atmosphere away from busy tourist areas
Explore our yoga packages
Whether you are looking for a full wellness experience or a balance between yoga and surfing, choose the retreat package that fits you best.
Surf & Yoga package
- Airport pick up (Denpasar Bali airport)
- Weekdays surf lessons
- Video analysis of your surf lessons
- Surfboard rental included
- 4 yoga sessions per week
- 3 Balinese massages per week
- Daily breakfast and lunch on weekdays
-
1/2 day trip to Taman Ayun,
Sangeh & Tanah Lot Temple - Weekend relaxation - your choice
Surf & Yoga package
- Airport pick up (Denpasar Bali airport)
- Weekdays surf lessons
- Video analysis of your surf lessons
- Surfboard rental included
- 4 yoga sessions per week
- 3 Balinese massages per week
- Daily breakfast and lunch on weekdays
-
1/2 day trip to Taman Ayun,
Sangeh & Tanah Lot Temple - Weekend relaxation - your choice
Yoga & Wellness retreat
- Airport pick up (Denpasar Bali airport)
- 5 yoga sessions per week
- 3 Balinese massages per week
- 1 Guasha Facial Massage
- 1 manicure or pedicure
- 1 cooking class with home chef
- Daily breakfast and lunch on weekdays
-
1/2 day trip to Taman Ayun,
Sangeh and Tanah Lot Temple - Optional more surf lessons
Happy to Answer all Your Questions
Which yoga style is best for beginners?
Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga are great for beginners because the classes move at a slower pace and focus on posture, breathing, and body awareness.
What is the difference between Vinyasa and Yin Yoga?
Vinyasa is a more active and flowing style focused on movement and strength, while Yin Yoga is slower and focused on deep stretching, flexibility, and relaxation.
Which yoga style is best for surfers?
Our mobility & stretch classes and Yin Yoga are especially beneficial for surfers, helping improve flexibility, recovery, posture, and mobility after surf sessions.
Do I need to be flexible to join yoga classes?
Not at all. Yoga helps improve flexibility over time, and all classes can be adapted to your personal level and experience.
What is Restorative Yoga?
Restorative Yoga is a calming and gentle practice focused on deep relaxation and recovery using supportive poses and slower movements.
Are the yoga classes physically intense?
Some classes, like Vinyasa, are more active, while others are slower and more relaxing. Guests can choose classes based on their energy level and preferences.
How often are yoga classes offered?
Yoga classes are offered Monday’s, Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s as part of our retreat experience.
Can yoga help with surf recovery?
Yes, yoga can help reduce stiffness, improve mobility, release muscle tension, and support recovery after surfing or other activities.
