How to Plan the Ultimate DIY Yoga Retreat (Without the Hefty Price Tag)

What if I told you you don’t need a luxury resort to feel like you’re at one? There is a general assumption that a yoga retreat has to mean an expensive resort, hourly scheduled activities, and a huge price tag. But that’s not the effect that a yoga retreat is truly supposed to impress onto a person. The main focus of a yoga retreat should be more on being intentional and present in the moment than how luxurious the experience seems. The main goals of a retreat include being more conscious of where you stay, what you eat, how you move, and how you spend your time. Luckily, these goals are easy to achieve while staying on budget. Throughout this article, I will walk you through the exact steps you can take to create your own yoga sanctuary that leaves you feeling better than any expensive “retreat” ever would. 

Step One: Choose your Destination + Accomodation

Arguably the most important step in creating and planning your own yoga retreat, is choosing its location. You don’t need a five-star resort; you need somewhere that makes slowing down easy. The ideal location should include the following:

• Somewhere peaceful and surrounded by nature

• Easy access to yoga-friendly spaces

• A comfortable but affordable accommodation

• Healthy and nourishing meal options

• Prioritise atmosphere over luxury amenities

If I had to recommend one space that combines all of these to set up the ideal DIY yoga retreat, it would be Serenity Eco Guest House in Canggu. This location offers the perfect mix of the above guidelines, providing a relaxing environment, surrounded by nature and peaceful amenities. Along with setting the perfect atmosphere for a yoga retreat, Serenity Eco Guest House also provides guests with numerous healthy and nourishing meal options, so you can detox both mind and body. The space makes you feel as if you’re immersed in a zen garden, perfect for a yoga retreat setting.

Step Two: Build Your Own 3-Day Retreat Schedule

The next step in your yoga retreat journey is to create an itinerary for yourself to follow. Although it is sometimes nice to go with the flow and not plan out your days, if you’re going for the effect of a yoga retreat, it's a good idea to look at the schedule beforehand so you don’t miss any of your favorite classes. At Serenity Eco Guest House, they provide guests with a wide variety of yoga classes and workshops to choose from. They even offer a deal where if you book a minimum of 3 nights in any room, you get a free Unlimited Yoga Pass - perfect for a DIY yoga retreat on a budget. At a luxury retreat, they usually offer multiple classes of different varieties each day. With an Unlimited Yoga Pass, this aspect is easy to replicate. Once you receive your pass, here is a simple 3 day itinerary you can easily follow…

Day One: Arrive & Unwind

• Check in

• Put your phone away

• Gentle yoga

• Healthy dinner

• Early night

  
  

Day Two: Move & Nourish

• Morning yoga

• Slow breakfast

• Nature walk / swim / journaling

• Afternoon rest

• Evening meditation or yoga

• Nourishing dinner

  
  

Day 3: Reset & Reconnect

• Sunrise yoga

• Long breakfast

• Time offline

• Journaling/reflection

• Final restorative practice

• Slow departure

  
  

Step Three: Create the Resort Feeling Without Spending More

Aside from the actual yoga practice, there are many other factors that go into a retreat that are the reasons it actually ends up feeling like a retreat. However, there are many ways to create that “luxury” feeling without having to spend luxury money. Once you feel comfortable in your environment, you can start to spruce up your daily routine with little things like… 

• Buying fresh flowers for your space

• Making herbal tea

• Creating your own retreat playlist

• Bringing your own yoga mat

• Packing a journal to reflect in 

• Shopping locally for fresh produce

• Spending time outdoors in nature

• Keeping your phone on Do Not Disturb

  
  

The main point here is that the retreat isn’t created by how much you spend. It’s created by how intentionally you spend your time and how conscious you are of the little additions that make a big difference.

What to Budget For?

 You’re already saving money by choosing to create your own yoga retreat, however there are always some ways we can budget a little bit more. Here are some easy swaps you can make so you can splurge a bit more on the one thing that truly matters; the location.

• Save on accommodation by traveling off-season

• Save on food by cooking some meals yourself and finding accommodation with a kitchen

• Save on yoga by using your own practice or finding deals like Serenity Eco Guest House’s Unlimited Yoga Pass

• Save on activities by choosing nature based activities

  
  

By making some of these substitutes, you can ensure that you choose a location that feels right for you and allows you to create that true retreat experience. 

Want the retreat feeling without having to plan every detail and break your bank account? Choose your dates, pack your mat, and let Serenity Eco Guest House be your home base for a few days of movement, rest, and reconnection. From September onwards, book a minimum of 3 nights and receive your free Unlimited Yoga Pass. Currently, this promotion has no fixed end date, but I would book soon because like true yogis, they may gently close the practice when the time feels right!

Book now or contact them below and create the best DIY retreat imaginable!

Email: info@serenitybali.com

WhatsApp: +62 811-3888-472