Our friends at Indojunkie visited and wrote warmly about our shala. With permission, here's an English version. Original German post here.
Picture the sun rising over calm water, sand under bare feet, and a bamboo shala waiting for your first sun salutation.
Tucked into a garden off the coast of Sanur, Power of Now Oasis has taught yoga with real warmth for years, offering restorative retreats and teacher training.
Yoga Teacher Training at Power of Now Oasis
If you've been thinking about a yoga teacher training for a while, this is your sign. Here you get the space and support to study yogic teachings and start your own journey. Our 200-hour YTT is $2,950, with a $2,450 early-bird rate for those who book ahead. 2026 dates are open, so don't wait too long to book.
Power of Now Oasis – Your home away from home
Sit on the terrace a while and you'll see travelers slow as they pass, pausing at the bamboo shala, its curved beams catching the light like a giant open hive. Step inside, and the busy feeling disappears; it's calm here, but alive. I first visited about ten years ago and fell for it immediately, not only for the sea view from the mat, but because "shala" means home, and that's how it feels. Angelique the cow, Master Turtle, and Guru Runt the dog complete the team.
Social engagement and Karma Yoga at Power of Now Oasis
Power of Now Oasis is a semi-non-profit studio, one of the longest-running yoga spaces in Bali, opened in 2010 to build a genuine community. A sign by the door reads, "Relax. Breathe. Be Mindful. Give. Inspire." For founder Chris, yoga was never meant to stay on the mat, and karma yoga, selfless action, shaped the centre from day one. "It's important to me that this doesn't disturb Angelique's world, that she can graze peacefully every day," he says.
The studio supports the Sole Family Foundation, a local charity helping Balinese families facing disability and chronic illness. Every booking here helps keep that support going.
Holistic relaxation with Yoga, Ayurveda and TCM
The team is what makes this place special: staff from all over the world who came for Sanur's calm and stayed, many Indonesian, keeping the centre rooted in local culture.
I've studied yoga since I was twelve, and what struck me here was sincerity: nothing feels rushed or commercial, and the full breadth of yoga gets real attention.
New arrivals are welcomed like family from the first hello, which is why so many staff have stayed for years. You'll be greeted daily by Yuyun, Mary Ayu, and Indah, alongside therapists offering coaching, Ayurvedic treatments, and TCM as optional add-ons.
Discover the diverse Yoga offering of Power of Now Oasis
The teaching team's range shows in the schedule: Hatha with Menik, Vinyasa with Ulfa, Iyengar with Lisa, or a relaxing Yin Yoga session with Krisna. Jero Mangku, a Balinese priest, teaches his own style called "Bali Yoga."
Find yourself during a yoga retreat by Power of Now Oasis
Busy schedules, noise, and low-level exhaustion have become normal, so normal we barely notice them. A retreat here, far from the usual noise, is a fair place to stop and ask whether your pace still serves you.
Enjoy a tailor-made retreat according to your needs
There are no fixed packages here. Every retreat is shaped around what you need, starting with a wellness consultation (Western medicine, Ayurveda, or TCM). From there, daily yoga, massages, treatments, and optional surf or snorkel trips round out the days, with a thoughtful excursion plan built from the team's local knowledge.
Exemplary retreat at Power of Now Oasis:
✓ Private airport transfer
✓ Boutique accommodation or hotel resort
✓ Wellness consultation (Ayurveda, TCM, or Western medicine) to shape your program
✓ 4x holistic treatments (acupuncture, Ayurveda, massage, beauty, or energy healing)
✓ Unlimited group yoga, 1 private yoga class, 1 private meditation class
✓ Daily breakfast and lunch, with fresh juices and herbal teas
Take a Yoga Teacher Training Course at Power of Now Oasis
Still thinking about that teacher training? This shala is a fitting place to start, learning Hatha and Vinyasa from experienced teachers, every training opening with a traditional Balinese ceremony.
Yoga Teacher Trainings 2026 at Power of Now Oasis
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March 1 – March 27, 2026
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April 12 – May 8, 2026
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May 24 – June 19, 2026
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July 5 – July 31, 2026
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August 16 – September 11, 2026
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September 27 – October 23, 2026
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November 8 – December 4, 2026