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Single rooms are available, and we don’t offer shared rooms with other guests.

Our typical group size is 5 to 10 guests.

Check-in: from 2 p.m., joint house tour and introduction at 5 p.m.
Check-out: 10 a.m. after breakfast

Prana Veda has direct access to the sea and the offshore reef with its colourful coral gardens and fish is perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

There is no strong current, but you have to pay attention to high and low tide. We recommend swimming only at high tide.

Internet is available free of charge around the clock in the rooms and in front of reception, although it is not always trouble-free.

The area code for Indonesia is 0062. Prepaid SIM cards for the Indonesian mobile network are available in many places, even with an Internet package. A SIM card is recommended, especially if you need Internet for navigation, translations or online bookings.

You can buy physical SIM cards directly on arrival at the airport or in many supermarkets on the island. There are various providers, with Telkomsel having the best network coverage and a fast data connection.

If your smartphone supports the service, you can also purchase an eSIM online in advance.

We provide you with towels and pool towels.

Prana Veda provides high-quality yoga mats, meditation cushions, straps, bolsters, blocks and yoga towels to cover the mats. Please bring light, loose cotton clothing for yoga and meditation.

Bali has the same sockets as in Germany, an adapter is not necessary.

Our kitchen team will cater to your wishes. You can let us know your dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, food intolerances, etc.) in advance. However, we will also ask you during the welcome round.

It depends on what you're looking for. If you long for rest, gentle yoga and time for yourself, Yoga & Reset may be your perfect choice. If you're curious about Ayurveda and would like to learn how to support your individual balance, Ayurveda & Balance offers a more personalised wellbeing experience. And if you feel drawn to deeper relaxation through bodywork and the nurturing experience of warm water, Healing & Energy with Aqua Healing may be just right for you.

All three retreats share the peaceful atmosphere of our oceanfront sanctuary, yoga, meditation and nurturing care. What differs is their focus: Yoga & Reset emphasises relaxation including massages, Ayurveda & Balance adds individualised Ayurvedic practices and daily treatments, while Healing & Energy includes a more comprehensive bodywork programme and Aqua Healing.

You can choose any of the three retreats. Each gives you the opportunity to discover retreat life, explore yoga and meditation and personalised treatments, and enjoy time away from everyday responsibilities. You don't need any previous yoga, meditation or retreat experience.

If what you need most is to rest, we would generally recommend Yoga & Reset. Its gentle rhythm creates space to slow down, reconnect with your body and simply enjoy being cared for. If you also wish to explore personalised Ayurvedic practices, Ayurveda & Balance may be another wonderful option.

Sometimes a change in life invites us to spend more time with ourselves. Our Healing & Energy Retreat may appeal to you if you feel drawn to quiet reflection, nurturing bodywork and the deeply relaxing experience of Aqua Healing.

That's completely natural. For a deep benefit we suggest coming for two weeks and combining our retreat programmes. It can be good to start with the Ayurveda & Balance or the Healing & Energy Retreat, and to take the Yoga & Reset Retreat for integration in the second week.

No. Detox is an optional addition to your retreat. If you're interested, we can discuss the available programmes with you on arrival and help you consider whether one is appropriate for you. Fasting or restrictive programmes are not suitable for everyone, so individual health considerations matter.

Absolutely. You are warmly welcome to visit Prana Veda on your own. Shared yoga sessions, meals and peaceful moments offer natural opportunities to connect with others, while there is also room for solitude and reflection.

Yoga beginners and advanced students are very welcome. As we teach in very small groups, we can respond individually to each participant.

Our guests come from different backgrounds and stages of life. Some are looking for rest after a busy period, others are curious about yoga, Ayurveda or personal growth. What often brings them together is a wish to slow down and spend time in a peaceful, caring environment right by the ocean.

Yes. You can enjoy the experience together while still having time for your individual needs. A retreat can be a beautiful opportunity to reconnect with yourself and share meaningful moments with someone close to you.

Of course. You don't have to arrive with a goal or an intention to change your life. Sometimes enjoying the ocean, nourishing food, gentle movement and a peaceful atmosphere in community is exactly what you need.

Guests of different ages enjoy our retreats. What matters most is that the programme and activities are right for your needs.

Your day begins gently with tea and morning yoga, followed by breakfast. The daytime offers space for consultations, massages, Ayurveda treatments and relaxation. After lunch and afternoon tea, we gather for evening meditation before sharing dinner. The exact programme depends on your retreat.

Rest is an important part of the Prana Veda experience. Between scheduled activities and treatments, there are opportunities to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Your personal timetable depends on the retreat you choose.

We teach in English or German.

Experienced international retreat leaders accompany you from the very first contact, organising your safe arrival on the island and caring for you with heart energy and professional expertise refined through many years of experience.

Aqua Healing is a form of gentle bodywork in warm water. Supported by a practitioner, you are invited to experience floating, movement and deep relaxation. Our specially designed Watsu pool is heated to approximately 35°C. Every retreat week includes one floating meditation, and the Healing & Energy Retreat a personal Aqua Healing session.

Ayurveda is a traditional Indian system of wellbeing that considers individual constitution, lifestyle and daily routines. No previous knowledge is needed. During Ayurveda & Balance, you can explore your dosha constitution and learn about practices that may support your everyday wellbeing. It is not a Panchakarma treatment, and no Ayurvedic medications are used.

Every experience is different. Many guests return home feeling more rested, connected to themselves and inspired to bring moments of mindfulness into daily life.

Accommodation, meals, yoga, meditation, the treatments of your retreat package and taxes.

Transfers, excursions, additional treatments and service charge. For example:

• Day tour & transfers: €60 per car
• Dolphin tour: €30 per boat (2 people fit in one boat)
• One-hour massage: €25
• Two-hour massage: €50
• Aqua Healing session: €100
• Fresh coconut: €2
• Glass of wine: €6

Of course. For a deeper retreat benefit, we suggest staying two weeks.

As a tourist, you are welcome at ceremonies such as full moon ceremonies, weddings, births and cremations and can get in touch with the locals to learn about the Hindu faith tradition of the island. A sarong (a kind of wrap-around skirt, also for men!), a scarf around the hips and a top covering the shoulders are worn. This clothing is also required for all temple visits in order to show respect to the Balinese. Photography is permitted during the ceremonies, but not during blessings. No flash should be used during temple festivals. As a rule, Balinese people are happy to be photographed, but it is always a respectful gesture to ask them beforehand. Children in particular are happy when you show them their photo on the camera display.

We offer a variety of different excursion options if you would like to explore the island. We will be happy to advise you directly on site.

Activities on site at Prana Veda

Numerous airlines fly to Denpasar, Bali's international airport. From Europe, there is always a stopover, e.g. in Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Doha. Flights can be booked through a travel agency or on the internet, e.g. via www.opodo.de or www.skyscanner.de, or book directly with the airline.

As our retreat weeks start on Saturday afternoon at 5 pm with a house tour and introduction, we ask you to arrive between 2 and 4 pm. It is good if you can find a flight that lands in Bali in the morning or around midday so that you can enjoy the three-hour drive through traditional Balinese villages, past beautiful rice fields, volcanoes and coconut palm forests while it is still light and arrive in time for the house tour.

Current status: 11.02.2025 from the Federal Foreign Office Germany

The following documents are required for entry:

• a passport valid for at least six months
• entry with a temporary passport is possible, but only with a visa issued by the relevant Indonesian diplomatic mission before entering Germany
• a return or onward flight ticket to another country

Passports and children's passports must be valid for at least six months at the time of entry and exit.

Tourist visas VOA can be applied for online before entering the country or purchased at the airport on arrival in Bali. The cost is IDR 500,000 and can also be paid in euros, US$ or by credit card. They are valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days.

Customs declaration: An electronic customs declaration must be submitted on entry, which can be completed online up to 2 days before entry: ecd.beacukai.go.id

Tourism tax: Since February 14, 2024, a tourism tax of IDR 150,000 (approx. EUR 9) per person has been levied. This can be paid online in advance or on arrival at the airport.

The passport must be valid for at least 6 months. A visa-on-arrival can be purchased directly upon entry. This is valid for 30 days and can be extended once for a further 30 days.

To simplify the entry process, you can apply for an electronic Visa-on-Arrival (e-VOA) before arrival. This can be applied for 5 days before departure via the following link: evisa.imigrasi.go.id

The following steps are required for this:

1. Fill in the online form
2. Upload your passport (valid for at least 6 months)
3. Pay online (by credit card or bank transfer)
4. E-VOA is sent by email (usually within 24 hours)

Alternatively, you can apply for a 60-day tourist visa in advance of your trip at the Indonesian Embassy (Berlin) or the Consulates General (Frankfurt or Hamburg). Further information about longer stays can be obtained there.

The Federal Foreign Office provides up-to-date country information (e.g. customs regulations etc.) on its homepage.

Our retreats always start on Saturdays at 5 pm with a house tour and joint introduction, so we ask you to arrive between 2 and 4 pm. It is good if you can find a flight that lands in Bali on Friday evening or Saturday morning / midday, so that you can enjoy the beautiful three-hour drive through traditional Balinese villages, past rice fields, volcanoes and coconut palm forests in the daylight and have time to arrive before the house tour with us.

We will be happy to pick you up at the airport. If you are already on the island, we can also pick you up from another location. The cost per trip is 60 euros, payable directly to us in cash.

The difference to Germany is +7 hours, during Central European Summer Time it is +6 hours.

Tourist buses operate in larger tourist resorts, but there is hardly any public transport in the north of the island. The most common means of transportation for tourists are cabs and private drivers. We are happy to organise a transfer from the airport or another location on the island. The journey from Denpasar to Bondalem takes around three hours and takes you through the interior of the island past rice fields and volcanoes.

From December to March, it is the rainy season in Bali. The north coast is the driest part of the island, receiving only about one-third of the rainfall that other areas of Bali get.

General practitioners and tropical institutes can advise on the recommended vaccinations. In general, you should have the standard vaccinations (diphtheria, tetanus and polio) and hepatitis A for your trip to Bali.

There are well-equipped clinics in tourist centres on the island that also offer 24-hour assistance, e.g. International SOS Clinic, Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC) or Kasih Ibu in Denpasar.

In Bali, the water from the tap is not drinking water. Please only drink water that is sold in water canisters and bottles. Prana Veda provides drinking water free of charge.

Bali is one of the safest places to travel alone as a woman. At Prana Veda, we live with open doors and feel completely safe.

As we are an intimate place, we take your health conditions into consideration.

You can pay directly by international bank transfer or via Wise to our Indonesian bank account.

Prana Veda only accepts cash payments in euros or Indonesian rupiah. Payments by credit card are not possible.

Payment of the total amount is due at least 6 weeks before arrival.

If you’d like to cancel more than six weeks before your retreat starts, we will refund 100% of your already paid cost. If you cancel less than six weeks before the retreat starts, you can transfer the retreat to another date or to a friend.

We advise you to take out travel cancellation insurance that will cover your flight ticket and retreat costs if you are unable to travel.

Children up to 3 years are free. Children between the ages of 3 and 12 pay a reduced price (on request).

If you would like to book massages, dolphin tour, excursions, drinks (soft drinks, wine, beer) or laundry service in addition to your retreat package, you can bring 100,- to 200,- Euro in cash, depending on your needs. It is possible to pay in euros or in Indonesian rupiah. Credit card payments are not possible.

The currency in Bali is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Current exchange rates can be found here, for example. In larger cities and tourist centres on the island you will find numerous ATMs where you can withdraw money with a credit card and PIN number. You can get around 100-150 euros per withdrawal from the machine, but you can repeat the process several times. Prana Veda is located in a rural area and the nearest reliable ATM is an hour's drive away. There are numerous bureaux de change and ATMs at the airport.

Tipping is not compulsory in Indonesia, but it is appreciated.

It is nice when the entire team from the service to the kitchen, the cleaning staff and the gardener and night watchman share equally in the tips. We therefore ask you to refrain from giving individual tips. The course management collects a joint tip for everyone on the last day. We recommend budgeting 25-35 euros for the week, depending on your level of satisfaction.