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Ubud Yoga, Open Chakra Healing and Temple Spiritual Cleansing
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A quiet day in Ubud can feel powerful fast. This private tour pairs gentle yoga with Balinese-style temple purification, plus a priest-led chakra and mantra ritual designed for peace and clarity. I like that it’s structured but not rushed, and that the guide keeps the whole spiritual side respectful and easy to follow.
One thing to consider: this is a hands-on, religious ritual experience, so if you want a purely secular sightseeing day, you might find it a bit too spiritual.
What makes it work in real life is the pacing and the people. You get an expert yoga teacher and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned car, then you move through the day with a guide who explains what’s happening as you go. If you’re hoping for quiet introspection, the combination of yoga, chanting/mantra, and clean water cleansing is built for that mood.
In This Review
- Key Highlights You’ll Feel (Not Just See)
- Hitting The Right Rhythm: Ubud Yoga Start
- Chakra Opening and Mantra Healing: The Main Spiritual Center
- Temple Purification at Mengening Temple (or Tirta Empul)
- What Those Offerings and Priests Are Really Doing
- Transportation and Timing: The Part That Makes or Breaks Day Tours
- Price and Value: What $89 Gets You in Ubud
- Who This Tour Suits Best (And Who Should Skip It)
- What to Bring and How to Prepare (So You Don’t Stress)
- Should You Book Ubud Yoga, Open Chakra Healing and Temple Spiritual Cleansing?
- FAQ
- How long is the tour?
- Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?
- Where does the yoga take place?
- What kind of spiritual cleansing is included?
- Which temples are included?
- What should I bring for the temple water ritual?
- Is lunch included?
- Is this tour private?
- How does cancellation work?
- What is included in the price?
Key Highlights You’ll Feel (Not Just See)

- 1.5 hours of yoga focused on an intuitive flow, with nature views around Ubud
- Mantra + chakra opening with a priest in Ubud, using offerings to mark the ritual
- Temple purification by spring water at Mengening Temple (or Tirta Empul, depending on the plan)
- A calm guide experience with help from people like Komang, Ade, Popo, and Gede (names seen on past bookings)
- Comfort-forward logistics: hotel pickup/drop-off, bottled water, and temple entry handled for you
Hitting The Right Rhythm: Ubud Yoga Start

Your day starts at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio, where you do 1.5 hours of yoga with an expert teacher. The big reason I like this first stop is timing. You get to move your body before you sit through ceremonies. It sets your breathing and your focus, so the rest of the day feels less like you’re watching something and more like you’re participating calmly.
You’ll also be asked to arrive 30 minutes early to get ready. That matters more than it sounds. Studios and ritual spaces can have different rules about where to wait, when to change, and how quickly you need to be ready. Build in the buffer so you don’t feel flustered right at the start.
In terms of vibe, the yoga is described as a nice view and nature-focused experience, and the overall day is often chosen by people who want quiet, reflective time. Even if you’re not a regular yoga person, the structure is friendly: it’s not framed as an intense workout. You’re there for grounding.
Practical tip: if you wear something you can easily change out of later, you’ll thank yourself when you get to the water-related temple step.
You can also read our reviews of more tours and experiences in Ubud.
Chakra Opening and Mantra Healing: The Main Spiritual Center

After yoga, the tour shifts into the spiritual work. In Ubud, you meet with a priest for mantra healing and a chakra opening process that’s meant to neutralize negative energy and protect your aura.
Here’s what I think is valuable about this stop: it’s not just a performance. You’re guided through the process with help from your tour guide, who also explains the cultural background. That keeps things from feeling like you’re guessing what to do with your hands, when to stand, or why you’re being offered certain items.
You’ll also see offerings involved, including Balinese canang (small ceremonial offerings). The goal is symbolic—offering is used as a sign that you’re participating with intention. Donation to the priest is included too, which is important for respecting how these rituals are carried out.
From the experience descriptions and the guide names that show up in past bookings (Komang, Gede, Ade, and others), the tone tends to be gentle and supportive. Guides like Ade are described as making solo travelers feel at ease, and that’s a big deal here. Ritual days can feel awkward if you don’t know the flow. Having someone there to translate the meaning and the steps helps you stay present instead of distracted.
Possible drawback to consider: since this is a spiritual cleansing and healing approach, your personal comfort level matters. If you prefer to observe quietly from a distance, be sure you tell the guide how you want the experience to feel.
Temple Purification at Mengening Temple (or Tirta Empul)

Next comes the water-temple part. You’ll visit Mengening Temple for ritual cleansing and meditation in a green area, and the cleansing involves ritual water and surroundings meant to support quiet focus.
The tour information also indicates you may go to Tirta Empul Temple instead of Mengening. Either way, the core concept stays similar: you’re there for ritual purification with mantra, offerings, and spring water. These temples are part of Balinese Hindu practice, where water cleansing is used as a spiritual act, not just a hygiene moment.
This is the stop where your preparation pays off. Bring a swimming suit, changing clothes, and towels. You’ll want to be able to shift comfortably without making it a whole production. The tour includes temple entry tickets and canang offerings, so you’re mainly responsible for being able to get in and out of the water area respectfully and comfortably.
What to expect from the pacing: it’s scheduled as a long enough stop (about two hours) that you won’t feel shoved through. You have time for the ritual flow, the meditation element, and the practical realities like waiting for your moment and adjusting your belongings.
A balanced note: the experience is spiritual and will likely include sounds (chant/mantra) and structured steps (offerings and guidance). If you’re sensitive to strong religious atmosphere, you might want to lean on your guide to set expectations before you arrive.
What Those Offerings and Priests Are Really Doing

You might see the words mantra, chakra opening, and cleansing and wonder what the “mechanics” are. The useful way to think about it is this: the tour gives you a framework, plus a guide and priest to help you follow it.
Here’s what’s clearly part of the tour package:
- Canang/offering materials are provided (so you’re not hunting)
- A priest/dedicated healer performs or leads the chakra healing/ritual parts
- Your guide helps with explanations about Balinese culture
- Temple cleansing uses pure spring water, plus a ritual environment and meditation
So even if you don’t fully know the spiritual vocabulary, you won’t be standing there guessing. The offering acts as a cue: this is the moment when you’re participating with intention. The mantra is the rhythm that ties it together.
Also, donation to the priest is included. That signals the tour’s intent to treat these rituals as real cultural and religious activities, not as a photo opportunity.
If you’re the type who likes meaning behind the moment, this day can feel like a full “spiritual map” rather than a random set of stops.
Transportation and Timing: The Part That Makes or Breaks Day Tours

This is a private day tour, and that changes the feel. You’re not competing with strangers for attention, and your guide can keep things smooth based on how you’re doing that day.
The schedule runs about 8 hours total, and that includes hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup and drop-off are included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Bottled water is provided too, which helps when you’re moving between warm temple settings and a yoga studio.
One detail I really appreciate: most tours like this either skip meals or forget the human side of your day. Here, lunch isn’t included. That can be totally fine, but plan for it. If you go straight from the final temple stop hungry, you’ll feel the day more than you need to.
Timing tip: because yoga asks you to arrive early, and temples can involve slow ritual pacing, you’ll want to keep your expectations flexible. This isn’t a “check boxes fast” outing.
Price and Value: What $89 Gets You in Ubud

At $89 per person, the value depends on what you care about. If you’re shopping for “just yoga class” or “just a temple visit,” it could sound like a lot. But this price bundles several items that usually cost extra when you book separately:
- Air-conditioned car with a tour guide
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- Bottled water
- Yoga admission plus teacher
- Temple entrance ticket(s)
- Canang/offering included
- Donation to the priest included
Then there’s the intangible value: having someone guide you through the ritual steps and explain culture. On a spiritual day, confidence matters. If you don’t have to worry about timing, ticketing, or what’s expected, you get to focus.
The trade-off is lunch. Since lunch isn’t included, you’ll add your own food cost. Still, if you’d pay for an organized driver plus yoga plus a guided purification day anyway, the package price can feel reasonable.
Who This Tour Suits Best (And Who Should Skip It)

This trip is a strong fit if you:
- Want a calm, introspective day in Ubud rather than a crowded checklist
- Like yoga and are curious about a priest-led spiritual approach
- Prefer a guide who helps you understand what you’re doing, not just where to stand
- Are traveling solo and want support through every step
It might be less ideal if you:
- Want strictly secular activities with no religious rituals
- Get uncomfortable with water-based purification steps (you can still ask for guidance, but it’s part of the design)
- Need a day that includes lunch, since you’ll bring your own plan for it
Solo travelers seem to be a natural fit because the tour is private and the guide support tends to reduce stress. For people who want “peace and calm with explanations,” this day format makes sense.
What to Bring and How to Prepare (So You Don’t Stress)

You already know the trip includes temple tickets and offerings, so don’t waste energy on those. Focus on your body and comfort.
Bring:
- Swimsuit
- Changing clothes
- Towel
If you wear contact lenses, consider bringing an extra case and plan for water-related time. If you’re prone to getting cold after water rituals, a light layer for after could help, though the tour doesn’t specify clothing rules beyond the essentials above.
One more preparation move: think about your intention for the day. Even if you’re skeptical, it can help to decide what you want most—stress relief, cultural understanding, calm reflection, or simply a new experience in Bali.
And when you meet your guide—whether it’s someone like Ade, Komang, Popo, or Gede—ask how the day will flow for you personally. The tour is private, so you’re allowed to tune it to your comfort level.
Should You Book Ubud Yoga, Open Chakra Healing and Temple Spiritual Cleansing?
If your ideal Bali day is part bodywork, part spiritual practice, and part cultural context, I’d say this is worth booking. The combination of 1.5 hours of yoga, mantra and chakra opening, and temple purification with spring water creates a full arc. It’s also set up with the practical things that usually cause chaos—hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, tickets handled, and offerings provided.
Don’t book it if you want a casual sightseeing day with no rituals. Also, note the lack of lunch, which means you’ll need to plan your own meal.
If you do book, go in with an open mind and a simple checklist: swimsuit ready, arrive early for yoga, and lean on your guide for meaning. That approach turns the day from awkward into peaceful.
FAQ
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately 8 hours total, and that includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation.
Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?
Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transportation is by air-conditioned car.
Where does the yoga take place?
Yoga is done at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio. You should arrive about 30 minutes early to prepare.
What kind of spiritual cleansing is included?
You’ll do mantra healing and an open chakra healing ritual, with offerings. Then you’ll take part in temple ritual purification/cleansing using clean spring water at the selected temple.
Which temples are included?
Your purification stop is either Mengening Temple or Tirta Empul Temple, depending on the plan for your day.
What should I bring for the temple water ritual?
Bring a swimsuit, changing clothes, and a towel.
Is lunch included?
No, lunch is not included.
Is this tour private?
Yes. It’s private, meaning only your group participates.
How does cancellation work?
You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience start time.
What is included in the price?
The tour includes a tour guide, bottled water, donation to the priest, temple entrance ticket(s), canang/offerings, yoga admission and teacher, and hotel pickup/drop-off.





















