4 Day Balinese Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga Retreat in Bali, Indonesia

This four-day wellness retreat in Sesandan Megati, a traditional Balinese village near Mount Batukaru in Bali, Indonesia, is designed for beginners who want to slow down, move gently, and immerse themselves in local culture. Run entirely by local residents, it offers an authentic alternative to Bali's busier tourist hubs. Each day begins with an 8 a.m. yoga session, followed by a hands-on cultural activity at 11 — anything from rice farming and coconut-oil making to Balinese language or dance. Afternoons bring a 4 p.m. choice of yoga or Balinese Tai Chi and Qi Gong, a standing moving-meditation practice aimed at refreshing body and mind. A second village activity rounds out the evening before dinner. The teaching team — Krishna, Dewi, and Adi — shares deep roots in the traditional Watukaru yoga lineage. Krishna brings a decade of experience in meditation and pranayama. Dewi, once a rice farmer, now teaches yoga to guests and local women. Adi, a ninth-generation disciple of one of Bali's oldest ashrams, specializes in yoga therapy and chakra work. Three daily meals are served in Balinese style, with regular, vegetarian, and vegan options available on request. Tea, coffee, and water are provided throughout your stay. Guests also receive one complimentary one-hour massage and can borrow free bicycles to explore the grounds and surrounding village. Accommodation runs for three nights in either standard or superior rooms, all air-conditioned with Wi-Fi access. Onsite amenities include an outdoor pool, spa, meditation garden, yoga shala, and terrace. Standard rooms sit a short walk from the dining area, while superior rooms are closer to the lobby. Check-in is at 2 p.m. and check-out by 1 p.m. Groups are kept small, capped at 15 participants, and instruction is in English. Airport transfers from Ngurah Rai International Airport are available for an additional fee. The location is roughly 45 minutes from Tabanan city and about two and a half hours from the airport, placing you near Tanah Lot Temple and local waterfalls for included excursions.