Villa Sumana is a family-owned and operated yoga retreat villa in the rice fields north of Ubud, Bali. The property hosts both private group bookings (yoga teachers organizing their own retreats) and publicly enrolled programs through the year, with rotating visiting teachers and a small but regular calendar of group bookings. The capacity is around thirty guests, supporting an intimate retreat scale typical of the Ubud area. The villa was built and is operated by the family that owns the land, with traditional Balinese architecture (open pavilions for yoga, thatched roofs, hand-carved details) integrated into the design. The setting in the rice fields offers seclusion from the busier Ubud town center while remaining within easy distance for cultural visits. The yoga shala is open-air with views across the surrounding terraces, and additional spaces support meditation, dining, and quieter practice. Programs at Villa Sumana vary substantially with the visiting teacher. Some retreats are yoga-focused (Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha), some integrate meditation and breathwork, some include Ayurvedic consultations and treatments, some bring specific embodiment or somatic teachers. The villa management supports each visiting teacher's program with food planning, scheduling, transportation for cultural activities, and on-site logistics, but the curricular content and teaching style depend on whoever is leading the retreat. The villa serves the broader yoga retreat market in Ubud, attracting international guests primarily from North America, Europe, and Australia. Prices are moderate compared to luxury Bali retreats, supporting accessibility for serious practitioners and yoga teachers building their own retreat businesses. The property's family-owned structure and rice field setting differentiate it from more commercial corporate retreat properties in the area.
Programs depend on the visiting teacher. A typical day might include morning yoga (often two hours), breakfast, midmorning meditation or workshop, free time, lunch, afternoon practice or excursion, dinner, evening session (yoga nidra, meditation, sharing circle, or rest). Yoga is generally the central practice with meditation as a supporting element. Most retreats include some Balinese cultural integration: a temple visit, a water purification ceremony, traditional dance and music, or a market visit. The yoga taught is usually contemporary international styles (Vinyasa, Yin, Hatha, restorative, occasionally Ashtanga) suited to the visiting teacher's training. Meditation instruction varies: some teachers offer guided practice, some teach simple breath techniques, some integrate yoga nidra, some maintain a brief sit at the start or end of yoga classes. Programs are not typically silent retreats; ordinary conversation, group meals, and shared cultural activities frame the practice schedule.
Villa Sumana does not represent a single yoga or meditation lineage. The property hosts visiting teachers from multiple yoga traditions (Vinyasa, Hatha, Iyengar, Yin, Ashtanga) and various meditation backgrounds. Most teachers hold international yoga teacher certifications and bring their own teaching traditions to the retreat. The villa management does not curate based on lineage. Programs at Villa Sumana are best understood as contemporary international yoga in Balinese setting rather than as expressions of a specific tradition. Each retreat description clarifies the visiting teacher's background and approach.
International yoga teachers wanting a turnkey Bali venue for their own privately enrolled programs, with food, accommodation, and logistics supported.
Solo travelers and small groups looking for an Ubud yoga retreat with a small-group atmosphere and a rotating selection of visiting teachers.
Guests preferring family-owned, intimate-scale properties over larger corporate retreat resorts in the Bali wellness market.
Guests arrive at Denpasar airport and transfer to Ubud (about ninety minutes by car). The villa is in the rice fields north of central Ubud, reached by a smaller road off the main route. Check-in includes orientation to the property, the schedule, and the surrounding area. The atmosphere is welcoming and family-run, with Balinese staff supporting guests through the stay. Most guests have done some yoga before but the retreats accommodate range. The Ubud area offers cafes, shops, and cultural sites within easy taxi distance. Tropical climate year-round; rainy season is November through March.
Accommodation is in single, double, or shared rooms in traditional Balinese-style buildings with en suite bathrooms. The yoga shala is open-air with traditional thatched roof. Additional spaces include the dining pavilion, a swimming pool, and quieter meditation areas. Food is healthful Balinese and international vegetarian buffet, with dietary accommodations on advance request. Grounds include the rice field views and surrounding paths for walking practice or rest between sessions.
Standard programs run from approximately one thousand five hundred to four thousand five hundred US dollars per person for a five to ten day retreat, including accommodation, meals, programming, and most activities. Prices vary by accommodation type and visiting teacher. Private group bookings are negotiated based on group size and dates. Spa treatments, additional excursions, and personal expenses are extra. Travel and Indonesian visa are the guest's responsibility.
A family villa in the rice fields, holding rotating teachers in Balinese form.
Most programs at Villa Sumana are yoga-focused with meditation as a supporting practice rather than dedicated meditation intensives. Specific retreats may emphasize meditation more heavily depending on the visiting teacher; the program description for each retreat clarifies the balance. Practitioners seeking serious silent meditation should look for a dedicated meditation retreat container rather than a yoga retreat.
Yes. Villa Sumana actively supports private group bookings, including for yoga teachers building their own retreat business. The villa staff handle food, accommodation, transportation, and on-site logistics, while the visiting teacher provides the curriculum and instruction. Pricing for private bookings depends on group size, dates, and program needs.
Accommodation, all meals, daily yoga and meditation classes, scheduled cultural excursions, and ground transportation in Bali. Optional additions include spa treatments, additional excursions, and personal expenses. Airport transfers may or may not be included depending on the program. Travel and visa to Indonesia are the guest's responsibility.
Yes. The villa is in the rice fields north of central Ubud, away from the busier town center. The setting offers seclusion and natural soundscape (rice farming, birds, occasional Balinese music from neighboring villages). Central Ubud is a short drive away for those wanting cafes, shops, and cultural sites during free time.
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