The Istana

23/11/2025

We all carry patterns that shape the way we move through life - some we’re aware of, and some we only notice when something feels off.

This workshop isn’t about fixing or forcing change.

It’s simply a space to slow down, look inward, and understand yourself with more clarity.

A way to gently peel back the layers, trace a pattern to its root, and get a clearer sense of what may have been holding you back - without pressure, without expectations.

We explore how old protective responses can still guide our choices today, and what it feels like to meet those parts of yourself with awareness instead of frustration.

If you’re curious to understand your inner world a little deeper, you’re welcome to join.

Every Monday, 2PM at The Istana, Uluwatu.
Healing Compass.

22/11/2025

It has been an honour to hold space for the meditators who committed so fully to this practice, and to the guests who moved through the site with such awareness during this time.

Thank you for helping keep the atmosphere steady and supportive.

Many people have already asked whether we’ll be offering more of these practices at The Istana. If this is something you’d love to experience, either full-time or part-time, let us know in the comments.

For those who feel called to continue, deepen, or begin a meditation practice, the .official App hosts online Vipassanas throughout the year. It’s a space to practice with others, track your progress, and stay connected to a global meditation community.

The silence lifts,
but the stillness stays.
🪷 May all beings be happy.

21/11/2025

Temple of Sound is an experiential sound healing workshop designed to bring you back into your voice, your presence, and your inner quiet.

You’ll explore the foundations of sound therapy, work with Tibetan singing bowls, and learn simple techniques for expression without pressure or performance. We’ll move slowly, in small groups or pairs, and weave in reflections from Hindu mythology to understand why sound has always been considered sacred.

The session ends with a deep Sound Healing Journey to help regulate the nervous system, release tension, and support integration.

Physical: relaxation, improved sleep, muscular release
Emotional: gentle expression, inner calm, soft release
Mental: clarity, focus, spaciousness
Energetic: throat chakra activation, deeper connection to your voice

Tuesday, 25th November | 1PM
Booking link in bio
The Istana, Uluwatu

If you feel called to reconnect to your voice and explore sound in a grounded, accessible way, you’re welcome to join us.

19/11/2025

Bali shifts into a softer, more balanced energy today - a moment of harmony, presence and quiet reverence.

We honour this time with our local community, our team, and everyone who calls Bali home.

Swipe to learn more about the meaning behind Galungan, the November cycle, and the traditions you’ll see across the island today.

Selamat Hari Raya Galungan dan Kuningan ✨

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

Yoga Schedule Update: During the Open Vipassana with YogiLab - a 10-day meditation practice held in silence from November 11–22 - our yoga schedule will be adjusted.

🕉️ Morning sessions will continue as scheduled.
🌙 Evening sessions are paused for the duration of Vipassana.

Thank you for moving with awareness and helping us maintain the peaceful atmosphere onsite.

🪷 May all beings be happy.

14/11/2025

Golden hour at The Istana is its own kind of therapy.

Our evening spa sessions are open if you want to wind down with the sunset - move between the saunas, cold plunge, hot pool, or the infinity pool while the sky shifts.

And during our Open Vipassana, we’ve opened our Midnight Sessions daily (9:30pm–12am). Come feel the energy on site during this transformative time, even if you’re not part of the meditation.

Book your session through our website.
🌐 www.theistana.com/spa

13/11/2025

Midnight Sessions, now running daily.

From 9:30 PM until midnight, The Istana shifts into a different rhythm. The saunas glow, the Sound Dome hums, steam rises into the night air, and the fire pit becomes a quiet gathering point. Some move slowly between heat and cold. Others float in the infinity pool under the stars.

It’s calm. It’s unhurried. It’s a space to reset at the end of the day.

Book your nightly
Midnight Spa Session
at theistana.com/spa.

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11/11/2025

As The Istana holds space for Open Vipassana with YogiLab, the energy across the site will feel quieter, slower, and deeply reflective.

This practice doesn’t just bring stillness to the moment — it strengthens the foundation of what The Istana stands for.
Every hour of meditation leaves an imprint of awareness that lingers long after the practice ends, deepening the sense of peace felt by everyone who visits.

Our spa sessions remain open, as well as morning yoga classes, and we welcome guests to come and experience the unique atmosphere of calm during this time.

Other events and evening classes will be paused and will resume after November 22.

Move gently, speak softly, and let the stillness of the space work on you too.

🪷 May all beings be happy.

10/11/2025

Yoga Schedule Update: During the Open Vipassana with YogiLab - a 10-day meditation practice held in silence from November 11–22 - our yoga schedule will be adjusted.

🕉️ Morning sessions will continue as scheduled.
🌙 Evening sessions are paused for the duration of Vipassana.

Thank you for moving with awareness and helping us maintain the peaceful atmosphere onsite.

🪷 May all beings be happy.