“Massage is a beautiful thing to share with someone,” said Petra, who runs a practice in her native Germany. Our Balinese massage teacher, Sri, agreed and explained to us how the power of healing touch has been used for centuries to soothe aching muscles and promote well-being. This is how to do a fabulous massage course […]
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Category: Bali
Bali is an incredibly special island, full of spirituality and beauty. But it is becoming increasingly busy. This means you need to know where to go when you’re backpacking Bali.
I have been lucky enough to spend four months exploring this wonderful island, because I just love it here. The main place that draws me back is Ubud which is a haven for yoga lovers.
To the south of the island you have Uluwatu where you can watch an incredible sunset performance at the clifftop temple. In Sanur, I found a fabulous beachfront yoga studio and went back to school to learn Balinese massage. To the east you have the laid-back black sand beach resorts of Amed, where you can scuba dive a famous shipwreck. From Amed you can catch a fast boat to the nearby Gili Islands which are well-loved by backpackers.
In the heart of Bali, among the forested mountains you will find the peaceful village of Munduk. Then to the west you have the beach towns of Pemuteran and Balian which are quieter and well worth a visit.
Browse my posts below for my top tips on the best Bali destinations and inspiring things to do in Bali. Alternatively, read my round-up of all the most stunning places to visit in Bali here.
Yoga in Sanur at the Blissful Beachside Power of Now Oasis
If you are lucky enough to be in Bali and exploring the south of the island, I recommend you pay a visit to the Power of Now Oasis, a little gem of a yoga and holistic centre, located close to the ocean for blissful beachside yoga in Sanur. This purpose built, eco-friendly centre for yoga in Sanur […]
Yoga in Ubud: Yogabarn, Bali
I walked out of the 7am Morning Flow yoga session and into the Bali sunshine of Ubud feeling invigorated and energised. My stiff waking muscles were now long and limber, my joints open, and my mind calm and refreshed. I was also feeling very virtuous and a little smug, given that I’m not even usually out of bed at this time. […]