THE FIRST HOUSE OF ANANDA DEPARTURES · 2027
Balispirit Yoga Retreat
Bali · Spirit In Motion
Make space for movement and stillness in a retreat inspired by Ubud and the BaliSpirit festival. Balinese culture, local food and rice-terrace scenery complement a proposed programme of yoga and meditation.
Dates, accommodation and pricing remain subject to the published offer. Payment arrangements are shown in your accepted quotation and My retreats.

MOVEMENT · STILLNESS · CULTURE
A journey with room to breathe.
For curious practitioners who enjoy a creative, community-minded atmosphere.
Festival experiences
Balinese culture
Rice terraces & local food
The departure is planned for up to 40 guests. Session groupings, teaching ratios and any smaller practice groups will be explained in the confirmed programme.
YOUR DAYS AWAY
The proposed retreat rhythm
This ten-day outline is a planning proposal. The order of festival visits, teaching sessions and excursions will be adapted to local arrangements and the confirmed departure dates.
- 01
Day 1 · Arrive in Ubud
Settle into the proposed retreat base and meet the group.
- 02
Day 2 · Ground & orient
Gentle practice and an introduction to the retreat and festival options.
- 03
Day 3 · Local culture
A proposed locally guided outing, with time for rest.
- 04
Day 4 · Begin the festival chapter
Join selected experiences if passes are arranged; follow the published festival timetable.
- 05
Day 5 · Movement & discovery
Choose from available festival sessions, or take quieter retreat time.
- 06
Day 6 · Music & community
Continue the festival chapter at your own pace, with agreed transport arrangements.
- 07
Day 7 · Close the festival chapter
Make space for reflection after selected festival experiences.
- 08
Day 8 · Return to quiet
A slower day of yoga, meditation and local food.
- 09
Day 9 · Integrate
A closing practice and time to plan what you would like to carry home.
- 10
Day 10 · Depart
Leave within the agreed transfer window or begin your independent onward journey.
BaliSpirit 2027: festival dates announced
The organiser lists 22–25 April 2027. Our proposed ten-day retreat window, passes, accommodation and transfers still need confirmation. An announced festival is separate from a confirmed House of Ananda departure.
Check the official festival announcement ↗Announcement checked 19 September 2026.
Festival arrangements
Festival access and the detailed programme will be confirmed before bookings open.
Festival access and any tickets must be identified in your written offer.
REST & RESTORE
Your retreat accommodation
The proposed retreat will be based in the Ubud area. The venue, room categories, practice space and travel to the festival are being evaluated. A festival announcement does not confirm our accommodation or retreat departure.
Room availability can change. An enquiry does not hold a room or reserve a guest place.
YOUR PRACTICE
The teaching team
The House of Ananda hosting and teaching team is being confirmed. Festival facilitators are booked by the festival organiser and are separate from our retreat team. Access to their sessions depends on the festival pass and programme.
Optional Tai Chi
An introductory strand can complement yoga and meditation, subject to the confirmed instructor and programme.
Morning Flow
25 minutes · four proposed sessionsEasy preparation, a short teacher-selected sequence and quiet standing or seated reflection.
Foundations
45 minutes · two proposed workshopsPosture, comfortable weight transfer, coordinated arm movement and supported stepping, with time to repeat and build confidence.
Sunset Stillness
20 minutes · one proposed sessionA gentle recap and reflection on a quiet evening, away from the busiest festival schedule.
Tell the team about your experience and preferred pace. Optional sessions and additional charges will be identified in the offer.
AROUND THE TABLE
Food, company and time to pause.
The proposed rhythm combines shared meals with opportunities to explore Balinese food. Meals at the venue, food during festival days and dietary options will be explained in the written offer; festival food is not assumed to be included.
CLEAR BEFORE YOU COMMIT
Price, inclusions and terms
Included
Final inclusions are being agreed. Your quotation will specify accommodation, meals, teaching and any activities or transfers included.
Not included
Flights, insurance, entry arrangements and extra nights are not currently offered as included items. Review the final exclusions in your quotation.
Your personal quotation records the exact total, number of guests, room arrangement, deposit and terms. Acceptance alone does not confirm your place; payment and availability must be verified.
Arrival and practical planning
Arrival and transfer arrangements depend on the final venue and retreat dates. Allow the team to confirm the arrival window before making separate bookings. Festival transport, passes and any local cultural visits must be itemised in your quotation.
Once your quotation is accepted, My retreats lets the booking holder add each guest’s arrival details, request transfer information and work through preparation reminders.
Open My retreats →BEFORE & AFTER YOUR RETREAT
Begin your journey at home.
Explore a gentle practice before you travel, then return to it after your retreat. No course completion is required to enquire.
Find your starting point
Choose from the existing guided pathways to explore movement, stillness or preparation for India.
Explore guided pathways →Make space for stillness
Discover meditation practices at your own pace.
Visit the meditation library →Curious about Tai Chi?
Read about its movement principles. Retreat sessions depend on the confirmed instructor and programme.
Explore Tai Chi →Confirmed guests can download a private travel pack from My retreats, including published sessions, recorded arrival arrangements and their accepted offer inclusions.
Open My retreats →FROM INTEREST TO ARRIVAL
Your journey, one clear step at a time.
- 1
Enquire
Request the brochure or share your plans. No payment is taken and no place is reserved.
- 2
Review your quotation
Check the exact dates, room arrangement, inclusions, total, deposit and terms in My retreats.
- 3
Accept & arrange payment
Accept only when the offer is right for you. Follow the payment instructions in your account.
- 4
Receive booking confirmation
The team verifies payment and availability before confirming your place.
- 5
Prepare for your retreat
Add each guest’s arrival information, check transfer status and review preparation reminders.
Before you decide
Can I come on my own?
Yes, you can enquire as a solo traveller. The available single or shared room arrangement and any supplement will be confirmed before you accept.
Do I need previous yoga or Tai Chi experience?
Tell the team about your experience and the type of practice you would enjoy. The teaching programme and suitability will be discussed before booking.
Is my place reserved when I enquire?
No. Your enquiry starts a conversation. You will receive a quotation and payment arrangements before the team confirms your place.
Can one person book for several guests?
Yes. The booking holder can manage the quotation and provide preparation and arrival details for each guest, with their permission.