Since 2016
Mala Yoga Studio opened in 2016 in Kadek Ayu Lestari’s family rice barn in Pengosekan. We kept it small on purpose: one open-air bamboo shala facing the paddies, 12 mats, and never more than three classes a day.
A mala is a string of 108 beads used to count breaths in meditation. That is how we think about practice: one breath, one bead, every day.
12 mats at most, so teachers can see and adjust everyone.
Classes in Indonesian, English, Italian and French. Filter the schedule by teacher’s language.
Drop in from IDR 150,000, or go unlimited with Mala Monthly for IDR 1,500,000.
Every pose has options. Props are always free.
Founder · Hatha & Yin · 12 years teaching
Born and raised in Ubud, Kadek trained in Hatha in Rishikesh and came home to open Mala in 2016. Her classes are slow, precise, and full of attention to alignment.
“When your breath is calm, your body finds its way.”
Vinyasa & Ashtanga · 9 years teaching
A former swim coach from Florence who fell for Mysore-style Ashtanga. Marco teaches dynamic, sweaty flows with a clear breath count.
“Strength comes from consistency, not ego.”
Restorative & Breathwork · 7 years teaching
Naomi grew up in Lyon and has lived in Bali since 2018. Her background in physiotherapy makes her classes safe for tired, injured, or brand-new bodies.
“Rest is part of the practice.”