Bali Yoga and Spa Retreat
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An adventure in rejuvenation!
Feb 26 - Mar 10, 2026
Daily Yoga Classes
Daily Thai Yoga Massage Therapy
Yoga & Ayurveda Workshops
Waterfall & Jungle Hikes, Volcanoes,
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Secret Beaches,
Ancient Monkey Forest, Jungle Elephant Reserve, Sound Healing Pyramids, Balinese Dance & Cultural Events, World Famous Green School, Art Markets and Much More!
DAILY!
Acu-Thai
Ayurvedic Yoga Massage
Perhaps you have heard of Thai Yoga Massage or experienced its amazing benefits. Well, multiply that x 10 and you start to get an idea of what Acu-Thai can do for you. It's a bit much to go into on this page, but you can learn much more about Acu-Thai HERE. But the most important thing to know in regards to this retreat is that you can receive this amazing therapy nearly every day of the retreat! (In our home studio the usual price of this massage is $119 per session.)
Acu-Postures
(AKA Meridian Yoga)
Due to our knowledge and skills in Acu-Thai, you will find our instruction in how to apply acupressure to tight areas during our daily yoga practice will enable your body to open in those stubborn areas that years of typical yoga classes could never effect. Furthermore, our teachers are able to do posture adjustments on another level as well, due to their Acu-Thai yoga massage skills.
On & Off the Grid!
We know many amazing places that other travelers in Bali would never even dream they'd find!
"Balinese Style," if you know what it is then you probably already know the type of place you would like to stay; and where you stay can play a big part in your overall experience of Bali, especially if price is -or is not- an issue. For example, after the cost of a long flight to Bali, some people may need a very cheap place to stay ~ while others may want to take the opportunity to spend a degree more and stay in an extra-magical place, the likes of which that would never even be an option for them back home. Nevertheless, we are certainly not leaving you on your own to find the lodging that fits your needs. If you want to choose lodging with one of our partners mentioned below, great! Or, if you want to look into some other options in the area, we are still here to help! We can connect you to several amazing places that are either neighboring or very near to our yoga retreat campus.
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Unique Lodging Options
Something unique about lodging for our retreats is the ability to choose among several providers. Through the years we have made good friends and alliances among the neighbors of our yoga shala and, therefore, we can give you many options at many price points and with additional discounts as well. We can even offer you amenities at one place that you may not have at the lodging place that you choose. For example, Puri Bayu is gorgeous but does not have a swimming pool, but you can use the pool at Gora House which is right next door.
Kausala
is our yoga retreat campus. It is where we hold our daily yoga classes and massage sessions. If you try to book it online it will cost about $36 per night, but booking it thru us will be just $18 per night. And, in fact, you don't even have to book it. You would just add $216 to the cost of the retreat ($18 x the 12 nights of the retreat; or for whatever number of nights you will stay).
Advantages: Large rooms, located on our retreat campus, includes breakfast, no need to book it, just tell us and we will reserve a room for you. Disadvantages: The view is not as good as it is at Gora, and the swimming pool is small. (However, our neighbors at Gora Guesthouse, allow our guests to use their pool. See below)
Gora Guesthouse
If you like to swim or hang out by a pool, Gora will be the better choice. They have 3 pools; 2 small ones and one that is very large. The price at Gora is about $18 (same as Kausala).
Advantages: Besides the pristine swimming pools, if you can get a top floor you will have a great view.
Disadvantages: The rooms at Gora are very similar to the rooms at Kausala, however they are significantly smaller and they only have showers, no bathtubs. Also, unlike Kausala, you will have to book Gora house on your own. (Nevertheless, if you mention that you are on our retreat they may give you a discount).
Puri Bayu
is literally our next door neighbor. The owner is a great cook and the accommodation also offers free breakfast. The rooms are really nice, and if you like the idea of an outdoors-like shower or bath this is the place for you. The price will usually be around $24* per night, but mention you are with our retreat group and you might get an extra little discount.
Advantages: All of the above. *They have another place called Puri Cantik that has some gorgeous rooms for $36, as well as a beautiful apartment option for $36 that has a living room and kitchen.
Disadvantages: Luck will need to be on your side to get a room. They only have a few.
No Swimming Pool (However, you can use the pool at Gora or Kausala)
Casa Luna / Honeymoon Guesthouse
Casa Luna is adjacent to our retreat campus and is more of a deluxe accommodation on a very beautiful campus. They have many room styles at many price points, so it is best to go through their website. This is another option that you will have to book on your own. However, if you mention that you are with our retreat group they will give you 15% Off whatever room you choose!
In Da Lodge
This is the place if you are on a tight budget, but still want to experience Balinese Style. It is a hostel (meaning you have to share a room with a few other people) but like none you have ever seen before. It is also just a 2 minute walk from our retreat campus. The cost is only about $9 per night.
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To inquire or book any of the places above, simply do a Google search under the guesthouse name + Ubud, Bali (For example: "Gora Guesthouse, Ubud, Bali")
Food
It may sound exaggerated, but so many of the restaurants in Ubud seem like holy places, too good to just eat there; nor do we. We love to hang out for as long as we can to soak in the atmosphere and Balinese hospitality, which is second to none! Previously, meals were covered on our tours, but in Bali it just doesn't make sense. There are so many places you can go and the budget range is just as vast; although for most westerners the prices you find most anywhere will still seem pretty good. Expect to pay as low as $3 for a good meal on the low end, but if you pay $12 for a meal its probably going to be amazing! Furthermore, many of our lodging suggestions offer free breakfast.
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Flight Info
You will have to get your own flight, but a recent check on cheap0air.com (which also offers financing for flight purchases) is currently turning up flights for less than $1400 ~round trip~ from Cincinnati, USA - and much less than that from larger airports like O'hare, Detroit, JFK & Dulles.
Passport
If you don't have a passport you will want to start working on that pretty soon as it can take 4 to 6 weeks; and even longer if there are any glitches in the process.
VISA On Arrival
From the USA, as well as a long list of other countries [Check the list here], you do not need a pre-ordered VISA to enter Bali, and should opt for the V.O.A. instead. Currently the VOA only costs $30 and the process is super simple: Exit the airplane, follow the crowd to the VOA line, pay the fee, pass thru immigration and collect your luggage.
Currency Exchange
As you head toward the exit of the airport you will pass by several money exchange services. They all pretty much give you the same rate, but only exchange about $100. Once you arrive in Ubud, we can show you many nearby places where you can exchange more, whenever needed, at a much better rate than the exchange services at the airport.
Free Airport Pick Up
We have our own trusted drivers. They will be waiting for you as you exit the airport and holding up a sign with your name. When they drop you off at your room they will not ask you for payment nor a tip. (However, 50k would be a good amount to tip and we encourage you to do so.)
Tipping
is not a part of Balinese culture and you will rarely to never be asked for a tip. Nevertheless, we still encourage giving them, but to do so intelligently. For example, almost anytime someone tips 100k (about $6.25) or more it is quite unheard of among anyone who has spent any time in Bali, and so you run the risk of appearing very gullible and easy to be taken advantage of. Taxi Tipping: Although most people usually tip 50k - 100k IDR for the 90 min ride from the airport to Ubud. 50k (about $3.12) is actually considered a pretty good tip; esp when you consider the whole trip is just 350k to 400k.
Yoga & Scuba Option
This event is completely optional! However, you may decide to come along for the beautiful journey to the ocean (as Ubud is typically 90 minutes from any beach) but not dive nor snorkel (although most people that don't dive usually go for snorkeling). In this case, you won't need to bring any extra money either. However, if you do want to dive (and are not already certified) you will need to pay for the scuba training; which includes taking 2 "real dives" after you have been deemed "ready" to do so / after the training. However, every now and then someone decides not to dive when it's "go time." But usually when that happens the individual is not charged (or is given a refund) for the dive training and offered the snorkeling option instead; as divers and snorkelers usually all go out on the same boat together.
Scuba training + 2 dives is usually around $70 - $90
Snorkeling is usually less than $7 (for equipment).
Member & Client Specials!
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$500 is Deducted
from the prices below if you are a:
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Cincinnati Yoga School member*
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CYS Yoga Teacher Training Student or YTT Alumni
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Acu-Thai Massage Trainees
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Acu Thai Massage Alumni
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Regular* Acu Thai massage clients of Cincinnati Yoga School or Lotus Yoga Shala
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Enroll between...
April 1st ~ June 30th
CYS Members, East Cincyoga Members, Acu Thai Clients
& Yoga Training Alumni:
$1500
2026 Acu Thai Trainees
$750*
All Others:
$2000
July 1st ~ Oct 30th
CYS Members, East Cincyoga Members, Acu Thai Clients
& Yoga Training Alumni:
$1750
2026 Acu Thai Trainees:
$750*
All Others:
$2250
Nov 1st ~ Jan 31st
CYS Members, East Cincyoga Members, Acu Thai Clients
& Yoga Training Alumni:
$2000
2026 Acu Thai Trainees:
$750*
All Others:
$2500
(*Those in the Acu Thai Massage training only pay for the 2nd Week of the Retreat, as they will already be present for the first week of the Retreat as part of training.)
Note: Some events, such as trekking up and around a volcano before the break of dawn and scuba diving are not in the interest of the whole group, therefore there are separate additional fees for certain activities such as, but not limited to these. (Diving is usually around $75 and includes a 2 hr training + 2 dives. The volcano hike is usually around $50 and includes a required local guide and transportation from Ubud to Mt Batur. -Expenses for additional / optional activities other than these are usually very nominal; often less than $2 and rarely more than $25.
Deposit
Price Includes $300 deposit to hold one's spot unti balance is paid in full.
Above Prices Exclude:
Flight, Food and optional Scuba Diving fee (about $100 USD). Also, this year we have decided to exclude lodging from the total; BUT we took $1000 off the total price for this year as well, which more than makes up for what you would have spent for our lodging options. Scroll back up on this page to read about the lodging options that are within or adjacent to our Yoga Retreat campus. Notice that for some of these places they will offer you a discounted rate when you mention you are with our retreat group.
** 0% 12 month payment plan available thru CYS (not a bank). Contact Will for details: vishwayoga@gmail.com
Deposit and Refund Policy
Deposit is non-refundable unless you opt for it within 60 days of the event start date. Otherwise, the amount can be used toward a future Retreat, Yoga Training, Thai Yoga Massage training or similar event if you are unable to come to the initial training or retreat intended. Also, any amounts already paid towards the tuition of the training are technically non-refundable if the request for a refund is made within 60 days of the training commencement. However, if this were to happen, the amount can still be used towards a future training or retreat. Nevertheless, one can still request a refund after the 60 day deadline and we will do our best to grant it, or some portion of it. However, we will be under no obligation to do so; and, if we choose to do so, it could take up to 6 months for the full dispersal of the refund and it may come in increments. This is not because of a lack of sympathy for anyone who requests a refund, but as a necessity to protect the funds of the operation until it has been completed safely.
Contact us ASAP
If you have any questions, whatsoever, don't hesitate to contact us. There can be a lot involved in traveling to the other side of the world!
Once you contact us we will keep you updated on any other information you will need.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Pool at Casa Luna
Higher end lodging is adjacent to our campus at Casa Luna.
Puri Cantik
Large rooms at Kausala guesthouse
One of Gora guesthouse' 3 pristine pools!
