Many gurus claim breathwork is the new big trend in well-being, and Bali yogis tend to agree! If you’re looking for new ways to unlock your personal growth and heal your deepest wounds, breathwork can be the answer!
Gladly, there are dozens of teachers and studios in Bali offering a warm and nurturing environment for your practice.
After trying this new self-discovery trend, we gathered all the best breathwork Bali studios, workshops, and trainings in this complete guide to starting your breathwork journey.
Why Is Breathwork So Popular?
Modern breathwork is inspired by one of the old Indian healing modalities, focusing on your breathing patterns – pranayama, which literally means “control of the life force”.
It is believed that guided breathwork can be a truly transformative journey and greatly help our nervous system.
In daily life, we may unconsciously breathe without realising blockages in our body and how they affect our mind.
The main benefits of a breathwork session are the release of emotional and energetic blockages, increased self-awareness, a balanced parasympathetic nervous system, and improved mind-body connection. You can feel it right after the very first class.
Naturally, by bringing more oxygen into our blood flow, we can release built-up tension, reduce stress, and boost our immune system.
14 Best Breathwork Classes & Retreats In Bali
Every studio and teacher adapts their practice, and even two classes called breathwork can offer a completely different transformation.
Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and come with an open mind!
Breathwork Circles, Canggu
At Breahwork Bali, you can book a one-on-one session or join a weekly Breathwork circle to rebalance your nervous system and release some built-up stress and emotions.
Skilled facilitators really know how to guide you deeper, especially if you attend the circle a few times.
You can pick a morning circle on Monday, or an afternoon class on Wednesday or Friday. Pricing is around 500,000 IDR (50 AUD).
Where Is It? Desa Lima, Munggu, Kec. Mengwi, Bali 80351
Online: Instagram
Yoga Barn, Ubud
Every Sunday, at Yoga Barn, there is a special 3-hour workshop on 9D breathwork and Magic Mastery. It is an innovative, trademarked, life-changing experience combining hypnotherapy and breathworking techniques.
As it involves elements of hypnosis, this workshop can help you change your subconscious programming to become whatever new person you’d like to be and remove negative thought patterns that no longer serve you.
Apart from the 9D breathwork journey, Yoga Barn has regular weekly classes dedicated to the transformative powers of conscious breathing.
Where Is It? F7M8+PVG, Jl. Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Yoga Barn
School Of Unified Healing, Ubud
This sacred space for deep healing is truly unique. For a symbolic 30 AUD yearly fee, you get access to 30 free weekly classes, including yoga and conscious connected breathwork.
Deep and intense breathing frees the subconscious mind and can help with healing past traumas, setting intentions, and profound relaxation.
Where Is It? G796+6X6, Jl. Subak Sok Wayah, Ubud, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Unified Healing
The Path Yoga Centre, Canggu
Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, you can join very affordable breathwork classes at The Path (about 16 AUD).
Breathwork and meditation class is open to all levels and aims to reach both a sense of deep relaxation and awareness through focusing on breathing and exercises.
The Restoration Breathwork class is all about putting conscious thought to your breath and emotional healing. It has some elements of guided meditation, too.
Where Is It? no3, Jl. Munduk Tengah, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351
Online: The Path
Pyramids Of Chi, Ubud
A famous spiritual haven in Ubud with a variety of classes and events. There are 3 popular breathwork programs: Breathwork and Ice immersion, Awaken, and Breathwork with Shamanic Journey.
Almost every Monday, they have a 2-hour group session of Breathwork and Ice immersion using Conscious Connected Breathwork (CCB) techniques (non-stop conscious breathing) and rejuvenating ice bath.
Shamanic breathwork usually happens a few times a month over the weekend, while the Awaken class, combining body and energy work with breathwork, takes place every Thursday.
Where Is It? Banjar Bentuyung Ubud, Jalan Kelebang Moding No.22, Tegallalang, Kec. Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Pyramids Of Chi
Heart Space, Ubud
While this yoga studio is mostly specialised in Yin yoga and sound healing modalities, they offer amazing breathwork classes a couple of times a week in the evening.
Breathwork and accupressure, or breathwork and handpan music, are two group classes that we highly recommend if you want a good night’s sleep!
Where Is It? Nyuh Kuning Rd, MAS, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Heart Space Bali
Alchemy, Ubud & Uluwatu
One of the leading yoga studios in Uluwatu and Ubud, Alchemy has created its own class system based on a variety of approaches merged together.
All classes have elements of breathwork, but Fire, Ether and Air classes focus more on breathing techniques for either relaxation and gentle movement (Air), more rigorous physical exercise (Fire), or meditation mixed with breathwork (Ether).
Where Is It?
Ubud: Jl. Penestanan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Uluwatu
Online: Alchemy Yoga
La Tribu, Uluwatu
La Tribu has a Breathwork journey class every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. The sessions are open to all levels and can be quite intense, which is a good balance with many other studious focusing more on the relaxing side of the class.
All the classes have a sound healing add-on and last for 1.5 hrs to give you enough time and space to connect your body and soul through breathing.
Where Is It? Jl. Buana Sari Gg. Pirta, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online La Tribu
The Space Bali, Uluwatu
Every Tuesday and Friday, The Space hosts a workshop format breathwork class, “Sacred Breathwork”.
It is a gentle, self-care type of class to realign your energy centres, reconnect with your desires and inner feelings, and get rid of stress and anxiety through repeated breathing cycles.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Bingin No.03, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online: The Space Bali
Breathwork Classes At Asa Maia, Uluwatu
Asa Maia is an amazing adult-only hotel in Uluwatu with a strong emphasis on well-being. They offer an array of classes and treatments, including breathwork.
The resort has a resident practitioner available for private or couples sessions that will use a mix of breathwork and guided meditation.
Where Is It? Banjar Dinas Suluban, Jl. Pantai Padang-Padang, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Bali, 80361
Online: Instagram
Breathwork Retreats At Sun Sang Eco Retreats, Tabanan
The beautiful Sun Sang eco village is a hidden gem for all sorts of spiritual retreats up in Tabanan.
The 5-day retreat program is one of the most popular choices and includes breathwork, ice bath therapy, sound healing, and detox diet for the ultimate rejuvenation and stress relief.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Denpasar – Gilimanuk, Samsam, Kec. Kerambitan, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82161
Online Sun Sang Eco Retreats
Shakti Wellness Retreats
Shakti Yoga, Meditation, and Breathwork Retreat is usually held at the Wakanda Resort in Ubud.
It is a short-term program, just 3 or 5 days, but filled with healing practice and lots of moments of self-discovery.
Where Is It? Jl. Subak Gunungsari, Banjar Sumampan, Kemenuh, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80582
Online Instagram
Breathwork Retreats At Breathing Cold, Ubud
Breathing Cold is a transformative project blending breathwork, ice baths, and other healing modalities to help people regain their health and energy and help overcome traumas.
They offer 5-day retreats and facilitator training for everyone who’s interested in understanding the true potential of proper breathing.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Sanggingan, Kedewatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
Online: Breathing Cold
Nirvana Life, Canggu
Every day at the Nirvana Life & Wellness club starts with Breathwork and Flow class to set the right intentions and get ready for your day.
Twice a week, a relaxing breathwork and meditation session takes place in the evening to get a much-needed release after a long day.
Where Is It? Jl. Pantai Berawa No.8, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
Online Nirvana Life
Become A Breathwork Facilitator: 5 Best Breathwork Training Programs In Bali
Most yoga teacher training programs will include elements of pranayama and breathwork for sure.
However, to deepen your knowledge, you can always join a special short-term training focusing just on breath as a powerful tool.
Alchemy
One of the leading yoga teaching studios, Alchemy, also has lots of useful programs that can help you build your coaching toolbox.
Their signature Breathucation program is a basic facilitator training. It is an intensive 9-day course you can take at their Ubud location.
Online: Alchemy Yoga
Embodied Breath Academy
The fullest breathwork program on the list, a 200-hour breathwork facilitator training, Embodied Breath Academy organises only a few times a year. To get a spot, you should join the waiting list.
You will be skilled in working with trauma, healing, and rebirthing through conscious breathwork.
Online: Embodied Academy
Yoga Union Bali
For those who have already completed their yoga teacher training, Yoga Union has a short-term, 50-hour, intensive course focused specifically on breathwork and somatics.
Online: Yoga Union
Let’s Get Lost Bali
Let’s Get Lost offers private sessions and three types of training: 6 to 12-month breathwork practitioner mentorship, offline 100-hour breathwork teacher training in Bali, and a 6-month online facilitator course.
These courses are highly respected as the school is part of IBF, the International Breathwork Foundation, started in 1994 in Sweden.
Online: Let’s Get Lost
Loka Yoga
Loka Yoga offers an online 20-hour Breathwork training under Yoga Alliance certification that allows you to become a breathwork coach.
3-month access to this self-paced course is only 345 USD (525 AUD).
Online: Loka Yoga
FAQs
How Much Do People Charge For Breathwork In Bali?
1.5to 2 hrs group breathwork session in Bali usually costs about 450,000 IDR (45 AUD), while private sessions will be more expensive, around 2,000,000 IDR (200 AUD).
What Are The Negatives Of Breathwork?
Generally, breathwork is a safe practice for adults. However, as it involves really intense breathing, some people can experience hyperventilation (if not following the guide), feel a bit lightheaded or too emotional during the session.
Just listen to your body and the facilitator’s instructions, and you will be alright!
Final Thoughts On Breathwork Bali
Breathwork sessions are all about you: to empower you to dive deeper, to show you the world within and to help you align your mind, body, and spirit, all just with one breath at a time.
Guide your conscious thought to your breath and notice how it helps with releasing emotional and energetic blockages and finally experiencing feelings that you forgot you had. Bali is the perfect place to explore something new, besides yoga and cacao ceremonies!
