No Resolutions, Just Realignments
January doesn’t ask us to move faster. It asks us to listen. At Yama Balian, we begin the year without pressure—choosing realignment over resolution, and space over force.
Yama Details: That Lamp
Handcrafted design and local artisans at Yama Balian Switching on the lamp subtly transforms the room:contours soften, the space slows down, and a quiet sense of refuge appears.It’s the kind of light you want for a nighttime tea, a few lines in your journal, a breath before bed, or a short meditation. In deluxe rooms […]
The Story Behind Our Candle
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha At Yama, we’ve always believed that light expands when it’s shared. Our Yama candle, handcrafted in Bali, we created it to embody that same spirit. — warmth, […]
Ginger Season: Small Root, Big Power
Ginger Season Bali is here. As the rains return, the island awakens with the scent of wet earth and fresh ginger. Discover 5 nourishing Yama recipes that harness its anti-inflammatory, digestive, and immune-boosting powers. Long before it reached our kitchens, ginger travelled from the tropical forests of Southeast Asia through old trade routes — carried […]
Rooted in Stillness — A Conversation with Maria.
Originating from Japan, Maria has spent more than a decade traveling and offering her yoga practice and ceremonial work to communities around the world. Her path has taken her through Canada, Spain, Hawai‘i and now Bali — where she arrived only briefly, and where she discovered Yama by chance.Although she continues to move from place […]
The Power of Our Incense
The use of incense in Bali has deep roots. For centuries, it has been part of the canang sari offerings that families place in temples, homes, businesses, and even on the streets. Its rising smoke represents the link between the physical world and the spiritual. Beyond religion, incense has always been a tool to honor […]
The Balian River: Stories and Secrets
The Balian River holds a secret. One that is never spoken aloud, yet everyone senses when watching its slow course, its misty mouth, or the way it meets the ocean as if recognizing an old friend. In front of Yama, this river is not only part of the landscape—it is part of the experience. Its […]
Eating for Stillness: How Food Supports Meditation
Meditation does not start the moment you sit down and close your eyes. It begins much earlier—with the choices you make at the table. Food has a direct impact on how you feel in both body and mind. Since meditation is about observing both with presence, what you eat can either support—or disrupt—your practice. 1. […]
Interview with Ryan Mannix — Founder of It’s All Yoga
With more than 14 years of experience teaching around the world, Australian yoga teacher Ryan Mannix has made Bali a regular stop for the past decade. While familiar with Ubud and other areas of the island, this was his first time in Balian—and his first retreat at Yama. Founder of It’s All Yoga, Ryan runs an […]
Soulful Flow Retreat in Bali — A Journey Back to Yourself
There are moments in life when you feel the need to step away. To reset. To slow down. To reconnect — not only with your body but with something quieter, deeper, more true. The Soulful Flow Retreat is one of those invitations. From August 5th to 8th, in the sacred lands of Balian, this four-day […]