Ecstatic Dance

You could say that ecstatic dance is the yogi version of a night out! As you move your body to the rhythms and beats of the music it can become like a moving meditation that invites to you enter a trance-like state and connect more deeply with yourself and those around you as everyone moves and connects together with the music. It is a safe space free of judgment to fully express yourself through movement. There is no right or wrong, no steps to follow just your own body intuitively moving to the music. Allow yourself to be guided by your body and what movement it needs to follow. It’s a chance to get out of your head and into your body. You can let your body and mind both be free from any expectations. The Yoga Barn hosts an ecstatic dance night every Friday. It often sells out so make sure to get your tickets at least one day before!

Yoga Wear

We know what you’re thinking, if I’m traveling to Ubud for yoga why should I shop? I’m coming to get away from that! Well, here’s a little secret; Ubud is full of great yoga shops! If you forgot your mat don’t worry because you won’t have trouble finding one. All down Hanoman Street, you’ll find endless stores dedicated to yoga equipment, yoga wear, and even energizing crystals. No more Lulu Lemons but many unique yoga wear brands that are locally designed and made using organic cotton and natural dyes. If you want to shop with a conscious for your yoga leggings or tops (and you’ll need quite a few if you’re doing your 200-hour yoga teacher training) then Ubud is abound with great options.

Best Yoga Certification Courses in Bali

We might be biased but Ubud, is full of the best yoga certification courses in Bali. Being in Ubud offers an amazing opportunity to deepen your practice and study the history and philosophy behind yoga, or even pursue a yoga career and become a mentor to others. Inner Yoga Training offers one of the best yoga teacher training in Bali Not only do you master and become certified in two forms of yoga – Vinyasa and Yin, but you also dive deep into Meditation and Pranayama, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, voice activation, sound healing and mindfulness. Their training is all-inclusive and is located at the beautiful Azadi Retreat Bali near Ubud. A 200 hour yoga teacher training in Bali can take around three weeks plus but it’s worth it, especially when the retreat center is surrounded by stunning rice fields. Who doesn’t want to spend a bit of time away to fully devote time to a practice they love in a beautiful setting?

Art and Culture

Ubud is known as the artistic capital of Bali and there are villages that specialize in certain crafts. For example, there is a village dedicated to silver making where you can find amazing jewellery. Other villages specialize in word work where you can find hand-carved mirrors and furniture. The Ubud Traditional Art Market is well worth a visit in the center of Ubud. Here you will find small shops selling a variety of local handicrafts including hand-woven bags, silk scarves, sarongs, hand-painted wooden masks, and pottery. If you wander the side streets you’ll find galleries showing the work of local Ubud painters. When you’re finished there, you can go across the road to the residence of the Ubud Royal Family and attend a traditional Balinese dance performance held every day at the Palace.

There is so much more that we could say about Ubud but you’ll just have to sign up for your yoga instructor course in Bali and come and experience it for yourself.

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