WEBSITE PREVIEW – LAUNCHING AUGUST 2021
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Located in the heart of bustling downtown Ubud, The Yoga Barn is a welcoming tropical oasis that has been an anchor for the global yoga community since 2007, when it humbly opened its gates, with only one simple studio on the edge of a raging river. The spirit of The Yoga Barn is intrinsically led by the depth of Balinese culture & spirituality, blessed by the Hindu and animistic traditions of Bali, and embraced by the healing medicine of Ubud (Ubad).
The Yoga Barn’s expansion over the years into a ‘global yoga epicenter’ has been in direct response to the demand of the students and is fuelled by the passion and positive intentions of all the faculty and staff who participate in keeping the magic alive, daily.
A Jl. Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud | IG @theyogabarn
"In our construction, conscientious decisions were made to make the space as earth-friendly as possible. Wooden structures have been constructed from recycled antique timber. Mud walls and paints are all-natural (whenever possible); tiles are made from local clay or cement, the staircase railings are made out of oxen plowshare handles, and our roof is made of traditional Indonesian grass-thatch."
"We have various programs and education schemes that we provide for the wellbeing of our staff at The Yoga Barn. These include mosquito eradication programs, recycling information, daily staff yoga classes and diabetes screening and awareness seminars."
"Ensuring our operations respect and take action for our natural environment The Yoga Barn has recycling policies in place that focus on the Reduce - Reuse - Recycle method. All of our rubbish is collected and separated on-site ready for management by a reputable recycling company in Bali ensuring reusable and recyclable materials do not end up in a landfill. Our yoga studio's no longer use disposable cups and we encourage our guests to use refill bottles with additional ones available for purchase at our reception desks. In addition, we have incorporated a greywater system, which captures wastewater for reuse in our gardens and actively recycles. We also have applied a compost system for our operation."
"Community is an intrinsic part for anyone who finds themselves on the yogic path. We realize the need to protect our planet and to take advantage of the gifts we have been given, to work towards being of service to others. We give back to our community here in Bali through daily free ‘community classes’, charity fundraising events and health education, and free daily yoga classes for staff."
"Bali has many challenges that most people visiting the island might not be aware of. These include high levels of trash and plastic waste, areas of low rainfall and limited water supplies, the endemic of HIV & AIDS amongst young people, and high mortality rates for mothers giving birth.
I Made Gunarta and Meghan Pappenhem, both co-founders of The Yoga Barn, have also launched two charity outreach programs: AYO! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS (Hey! Let’s talk about HIV & AIDS) – an HIV & AIDS awareness and education program and Bali ReGreen – a bamboo reforestation program."