Top 11 Yoga Studios in Canggu

By December 24, 2023February 20th, 2024Asia, Indonesia
Yoga Studios in Canggu

Bali is one of the best places in the world to learn and practice yoga. Whether you are new to the mat or trying to perfect your yoga practice, you will find a lot of yoga studios in Canggu with some of the best teachers and classes in the world!

As a yoga teacher who completed her yoga teachers training in Bali and someone who has lived in Canggu for several years, I have had the privilege of exploring numerous yoga studios in Canggu.

Based on my extensive experience as a regular yoga practitioner, I have compiled a comprehensive guide featuring the best Canggu yoga studios. These carefully selected recommendations are sure to enhance your yoga journey while you’re on this beautiful island.

Desa Seni

Desa Sani is an eco-friendly resort offering different styles of yoga, like Hatha yoga, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Flow. One thing that sets Desa Seni apart from other yoga studios is that they offer yoga styles beyond the physical practice. They delve into yoga philosophy and explore the eight limbs of yoga, aiming to deepen your understanding and approach to the world of yoga. Also, they offer private retreats with options for restorative yoga, trance-inducing Kundalini, and meditation.

Desa Seni has stunning tropical scenery, which you can enjoy from the open-air studio. Other amenities in this resort include private rooms, a swimming pool, a restaurant, an art village, and a gift shop. The resort also has an organic farm, where they get most of the food for their organic restaurant that serves Asian-western dishes.

Pros: Best for private classes. Affordable drop-in classes. Holistic-wellness approach with workshops on the philosophy of yoga.

Cons: Sometimes crowded during peak seasons.

Website: www.desaseni.com // Location: Jl. Subak Sari No.13, Canggu // Open daily

Canggu Yoga Center

Shala in Pererenan

Canggu Yoga Center is the sister to the popular Yoga Center in Ubud. This yoga studio is best known for their hot yoga that will certainly challenge you and make you sweat like crazy! Classes are available for all levels, and this fitness center also offers styles like Yin Yoga, Power Vinyasa, and HIIT inferno hot Pilates. You might want to check their schedule for the classes held every day.

At the entrance you can also find a café that provides a warm and inviting space for the yoga community to socialize, connect, and enjoy some food.

Pros: Best for hot yoga. The studio is spacious.

Cons: Expensive drop-in classes. Limited class schedule for some forms of yoga, except hot yoga, which is held every day.

Website: ubudyogacentre.com // Location: Banjar Pengembungan, Jl. Dalem Penataran No.8, Pererenan // Open: Mon-Fri 7 AM–2 PM Sat-Sun 7:30 AM–2 PM

Guan Yin Yoga Shala

Shala in Batu Baloong

Located in the heart of Canggu, Guan Yin Yoga Shala, named after the Goddess of Compassion, is a sanctuary for yogis seeking spiritual growth and physical well-being. Situated inside the beautiful Tugu hotel, a reconstructed 300-year-old temple. The hotel boasts intricate wooden work, Balinese carvings, and a serene natural setting. Conveniently located just a few steps away from the beach.

The shala perfectly reflects the island’s beauty with its traditional Balinese setting. They offer a diverse range of classes including gentle Yin, Hatha, and dynamic Vinyasa flow. Each session is carefully crafted to enhance flexibility, strength, and mindfulness.

While here, I highly recommend indulging in one of the best restaurants in Bali. Located on the premises of the hotel, Ji Restaurant is just a few steps from the shala and offers a Japanese menu that should not be missed!

Pros: Great for beginners. Very calm setting.

Cons: Does not offer more advance yoga.

Website: tuguhotels.com/guan-yin-yoga-shala // Location: Pantai Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong // Open daily 7 AM–7 PM

Radiantly Alive Canggu

Open air-bamboo yoga studio

PERMANENTLY CLOSED.

Unfortunately, as of February 2024, Radiantly Alive Canggu has closed its doors. The good news is that if you are also traveling to Ubud, you can still find them there in their original location.

Located in the heart of Berawa, Radiantly Alive is a beautiful yoga studio in Canggu, home to a community of experienced yoga teachers, students, and healers. Radiantly Alive started in Ubud in 2012, and its popularity inspired this studio in Canggu. This yoga center has a huge open air-bamboo studio that provides amazing views of Canggu. It’s the perfect open air shala with a very centric location!

They offer amazing yoga classes, thanks to their world-class teachers and different yoga styles like Vinyasa, Power Flow, Kundalini, and Yin. There are also workshops for mindfulness, meditation, and trauma release.

Below the studio is a cool co-working space for digital nomads and remote workers that are seeking a productive workspace and the chance to make new friends. You will also find regular special events, healing water pools and a healthy cafe under the yoga studio.

Pros: You can get an unlimited pass to experience various workshops. Private classes are available. Beautiful studio and views.

Cons: The classes can get very crowded, so getting personalized help is hard.

Website: www.radiantlyalive.com/ra-canggu // Location: Inside B-Work Bali, Jl. Nelayan No.9C, Canggu // Open: daily 7 AM–6 PM

SAMADI

Top yoga studios in Canggu

If you are a yoga enthusiast, Samadi Bali offers amazing teachers, regular workshops, holistic wellness treatments, lifestyle coaching, and regular yoga classes under one roof. It is one of the best places to practice yoga, especially if you are into Ashtanga. Samadi Bali offers amazing Ashtanga practice every day in the morning as well as Mysore. This yoga studio offers different classes for all levels, like Vinyasa, hot yoga, power yoga, yin yoga, and workshops every month.

This is one of my favorite yoga studios because of the great classes/teachers and options for all levels, from beginners to very advanced. They have four studios, which makes it easy to hold a lot of diverse styles every day. Aside from daily yoga classes, Samadi has a holistic approach and organizes events like women’s circles, moon rituals, and ecstatic dance. This yoga Canggu studio also has a market on Sundays and an organic café that serves vegetarian food and healthy snacks.

Pros: Various yoga styles for different levels. Best place for Ashtanga classes.

Cons: The Interior isn’t as beautiful as other yoga studios in Canggu. They could use some renovations.

Website: www.samadibali.com // Location: Jl. Canggu Padang Linjong No.39 // Open: daily 7 AM–10 PM

Serenity Eco Guesthouse

Bali yoga class

Serenity Yoga is known for its large variety of yoga classes for all levels and workshops. This is where I recommend yoga enthusiasts who want to explore different styles of yoga to go. Whether it’s hatha, chakra flow, or aerial yoga, you will find something for you at Serenity Yoga.

Serenity is a short walk from Echo Beach, where you can enjoy the ocean breeze. This yoga studio also has rustic decor, a garden, and a spa offering a variety of spa treatments. Making it a great place to deepen your practice and restore your inner energy.

Serenity Yoga Studio also offers yoga teacher trainings and a 30-day yoga retreat, including accommodation, various yoga sessions, and a daily delicious vegan breakfast buffet.

You can also try out their on-site restaurant, Alkaline Restaurant, and enjoy the convenience of staying in one of their hotel rooms. This will give you access to their outdoor swimming pool and allow you to stay close to the yoga studios.

Pros: It’s budget-friendly. Offers a wide range of yoga classes and workshops for all levels. You can rent one of their Shalas for self practice.

Cons: The guesthouse could use an upgrade.

Website: serenitybali.com // Location: Jl. Nelayan, Canggu, Kec. // Open: daily 7:30 AM–7 PM

ADDA YOGA

ADDA YOGA located in the heart of Batu Balong in Canggu is a brand new yoga studio that sits on top of AWAN connection co-working space (behind Pepito supermarket). The Yoga shala is nested on the rooftop with a nice rice field view, providing a mix of urban trendy Canggu feeling and peaceful practice area.

ADDA is an authentic yoga studio where you can learn and practice meditation, mindfulness and consciousness. Their range of yoga classes is wide, offering still and calm styles like Yin and Restorative Yoga to traditional and more athletic challenging lineages like Ashtanga, Power Vinyasa, and Hatha. Their motto is “swadyaya” (self study) for practice, learn and self growth. 

One of the things I love the most about this Canggu yoga studio is the amazing quality of their yoga mats and props, including blocks, bolsters, and straps. Every item is of high quality and meticulously maintained and cleaned, significantly enhancing the overall practice experience.

They also offer regular yoga and spiritual events. Sound healing sessions on a weekly basis. Beginners welcomed.

Pros: Very centric location with rice field views. They offer great beginner yoga classes and power yoga for advanced students.

Cons: Limited space.

Website: https://addayogabali.co // Location: Jl. Kayu Manis, Canggu // Open: daily

Nirvana Fitness and Wellness Club

rice field view fitness complex

Nirvana is more of a sports complex than a yoga studio. This fitness center, however, has amazing classes, teachers, and workshops that teach balance, strength, and flexibility through different yoga styles. Nirvana has daily yoga classes and flexibility classes like middle or side split class, hip, knees, and shoulder mobility, and handstand class. This is a perfect place to combine physical exercises with yoga and mental health practices.

Nirvana is regarded as one of the best sports facilities in Bali, and it’s hard to disagree. It is complete with world-class equipment, a recovery area, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a working area, body-weight training exercises, workshops, and daily classes on yoga philosophy. They offer a modern approach to fitness and yoga. After a yoga session, you can visit their café, the Podium, for a refreshing cup of coffee and healthy food.

Pros: You can explore other activities besides yoga. High-end amenities. Located in a scenic environment.

Cons: Pricey.

Website: nirvanalifebali.com // Location: Jl. Pantai Berawa No.8, Canggu // Open: daily 6 AM–10 PM

The Practice

The Practice is a five-star yoga Canggu center and one of the highest-rated yoga Canggu studios. It has one of the most stunning open-air studios in Canggu (with views of rice fields), breathtaking interiors, and world-class teachers. This yoga studio has an awe-inspiring bamboo studio nestled in Batu Bolong, the heart of Canggu, where students can practice and meditate.

One of the best things about this yoga studio is its commitment to traditional teachings of yoga, especially the Hatha style. They have beginner classes perfect for new yoga enthusiasts and certified yoga teacher training programs throughout the year. You can take your time to perfect your poses and learn new yoga styles without worrying about your skill level. The Practice also teaches yogic lifestyles and hosts a free event every Tuesday featuring activities like movie night and silent meditation.

Pros: You can join yoga classes virtually. Offers meditation classes. Offers traditional practices for more experienced yogis.

Cons: Limited class schedule.

Website: www.thepracticebali.com // Location: Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.94, Canggu // Open: daily 7 AM–8 PM

The Path

Yoga studio in Canggu

The Path has both an outdoor studio and an indoor with air conditioning studio, both with well-maintained interiors. It is very clean and beautiful, and they have great quality yoga mats that I love!

This yoga studio has amazing facilities, a peaceful atmosphere, and engaging yoga teachers. The Path has various classes which are held 7 days a week, plus workshops and events tailored for yogis. This yoga studio has one of the best customer services in Canggu; they even offer water and free fresh small towels for the face after yoga!

Next door, they have a café called Almond, where you can indulge in a variety of delicious drinks and meals.

Pros: Great facilities. Discounted rates with KITAS.

Cons: Limited class schedule.

Website: www.thepathyogacenter.com // Location: Jl. Munduk Tengah No.3, Pererenan // Open: daily 7 AM–8 PM

Pranava Yoga

Pranava Yoga is led by an Indonesian team of instructors who offer authentic yoga training blended with Balinese traditions. There are daily classes for all levels, some of the classes you can explore include Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, and, anti-gravity. One thing I love about this studio is that the teachers pay a lot of attention to students. They do not offer a one-size-fits-all approach; instead, they offer training according to your level, posture, and capability. Pranava Yoga also offers yoga classes that target specific parts of the body.

If you enjoy nature like me, you will enjoy practicing at Pranava Yoga which is surrounded by nature and lush rice fields. There is also a surf camp, a co-working space, and a guest house that attracts many yogis, travelers, and tourists.

Pros: Prioritizes individual yoga journey. It’s affordable.

Cons: Smaller studio compared to others in Canggu.

Website: www.matrabali.com/pranava-yoga // Location: Jl Gangga Pelambingan Gg. // Open: daily 8 AM–6:30 P

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