ALCOHOL-FREE RETREATS
Brought to you by Sober Yoga Girl
Sober Women's Yoga & Meditation
Bali Retreats
By Mindful Bali & The Mindful Life Practice
Sober Girls Yoga was created by our founder, Alexandra, in 2021. We have run Sober Girls Yoga retreats around the world since then, but as our community has grown, so has our language. Today, we are embracing the word woman in our retreat titles to reflect the depth, wisdom, and inclusivity of serving women of all ages. Meditation is now also a core part of our journey, which is why we're now offering: "Sober Women's Yoga & Meditation Bali Retreats"
Our retreats are open to anyone on an alcohol free or sober curious journey. We hope you join us in Bali!
Sober Women's Yoga & Meditation Bali Retreats
Upcoming Retreat Dates
Fall 2025: October 21 - 26, 2025
Spring 2026: May 5 - 10, 2026
Summer 2026: August 18 - 23, 2026
This is not your average yoga retreat - it’s a sacred pause in paradise. Escape to the lush heart of Bali and immerse yourself in a supportive, alcohol-free environment designed for women seeking clarity, connection, and healing. Together, we’ll move, breathe, chant, and explore practices that restore balance and awaken joy.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if you are…
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Ready to take a break from alcohol and experience life with clarity.
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Or, someone who is already alcohol-free or sober-curious and wants to spend time in a concious community.
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Curious about starting (or deepening) a yoga and meditation practice.
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Looking for a women’s-only space of support, healing, and sisterhood.
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Wanting to experience the sacred culture of Bali beyond the tourist trail.
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Hoping to reset your body, mind, and spirit while surrounded by nature.
What You'll Experience on Our Retreats...
This retreat is designed to be both an immersion into our retreat container and also an immersion into life in Ubud, Bali.
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Welcome Dinner: Arrive on Tuesday evening and be greeted with a Balinese feast buffet at our partner hotel next door — a warm and nourishing start to our time together.
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Sunrise Meditation: Begin each day in stillness with Alexandra, watching the first light rise over the rice fields as you settle into silent meditation in our rooftop shala.
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Morning Vinyasa Yoga: Flow each morning in our open-air rooftop yoga shala, surrounded by jungle sounds and tropical breezes. These dynamic vinyasa classes are also open to our local community, creating a vibrant, welcoming energy.
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Meditation Workshops: Take part in three 90-minute workshops where you’ll learn the One Giant Mind meditation method — a simple, profound tool to anchor your sober journey and cultivate inner calm.
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Yoga Philosophy Sessions: Dive into two 90-minute philosophy classes where Alexandra will share timeless wisdom from the Yoga Sutras, making ancient teachings practical for modern, sober living.
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Evening Yin & Meditation: Each evening, surrender into gentle yin yoga and guided meditation in the shala — a soothing practice to release the day and prepare for restful sleep.
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Mala Making Workshop: Make mala necklaces with local Indonesian teacher that you can learn how to practice japa meditation with.
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Sunset Kirtan: Join us for an evening of sacred chanting under the Bali sky, raising your voice in community through mantra, music, and devotion.
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Sacred Water Temple Excursion: Experience a traditional Balinese purification ceremony at one of the island’s holy water temples — a powerful ritual of release, prayer, and renewal.
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Community Sober Circles (Optional): Take part in our Sober Curious Women’s Meeting hosted at the shala — a safe and supportive space for connection and sharing.
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Women’s AA Meeting (Optional): On Sunday morning, accompany Alexandra to the local Women’s AA gathering in town, offering an authentic connection to Bali’s sober community.
Recommended Accommodation
Around $500 for five nights, including breakfast.
Accommodation is not included as part of our retreats, in order to give maximum flexibility for you to choose which accommodation suits you! However, we recommend the hotel that is directly next door to Mindful Bali and approximately a 1 minute walk, the Emana Akatara. The Emana Akatara is a highly rated hotel with daily breakfast, a delicious restaurant, and an infinity pool. You can book a single room or get connected with another student on our training and book a shared room with twin beds to save money. We recommend you book well in advance to save your spot. Additionally you can choose any other accommodation in Ubud that suits you. There are several homestays, guest houses and villas in walking and driving distance to Mindful Bali.
After the Sober Women's Yoga Retreat, You'll Leave Bali..
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Confident and Capable - equipped with the foundations of meditation, beginner-friendly yoga, and the uplifting practice of kirtan, ready to carry these tools into your daily life.
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Spiritually Transformed - having touched deeper layers of yourself through stillness, movement, and sound, and awakened to the truth of who you are.
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Surrounded by Sisterhood - with lifelong friendships formed with women from around the world who walk this sober, spiritual path alongside you.
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Grounded and Rooted - more connected to your body, to your breath, and to the healing energy of Mother Earth.
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Empowered for Change — with the clarity, courage, and balance needed to make lifestyle shifts that align with your highest purpose.
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Renewed and Liberated — having released what no longer serves you, making space for growth, joy, and new possibilities.
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Connected — to yourself, to others, and to the universe; carrying home the peace and expansion of your Bali experience.
What Our Graduates Say
Emma Kearney, UK
I found Alex and her classes by “chance” and I have to honestly say I’ve never been made to feel more welcome and instantly part of the community without being overwhelmed. No cliquey or elitist feel here unlike other Ubud places I’ve visited for yoga. The classes themselves are excellent, Alex is a natural at teaching yoga. Plus a great location and first rate facilities.