4-Day Ocean Yoga & Underwater Meditation Retreat in East Sumbawa
Daily yoga, mindfulness meditation, and freediving-based underwater practice on a quiet cliff above empty white-sand beaches — one hour from Bali.
A four-day oceanfront retreat in East Sumbawa combining daily yoga, mindfulness meditation, and underwater meditation — a freediving-based practice guided by certified instructors. The setting is a quiet cliff above empty white-sand beaches, reached by a short flight from Bali.
Everything is included: accommodation, three meals daily, the full program, and all ocean equipment. Guests choose how deeply to engage — a structured rhythm of practice and movement, a personal silence path with digital detox, or a rest-first mode for burnout recovery.
The village holds only 24 units across 3.5 hectares of coastline. No beach clubs, no crowds — just the ocean setting the rhythm of the day.
The Retreat Experience
This is not a resort week with yoga added. The program is built around a specific idea: that the ocean itself — its rhythm, depth, and silence — is part of the practice. Mornings begin before dawn with tea and sunrise in silence, move into guided meditation, then an active yoga class to wake the body. After breakfast, the retreat goes underwater.
Underwater meditation is the distinctive thread here. It is not a performance sport; it is a mindfulness practice using freediving techniques — breathwork, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation — guided by AIDA-certified instructors. Two sessions daily, one in the late morning and one in the afternoon, with the house reef and calm bay as your practice space. Equipment and instruction are provided, and the pace suits beginners as well as experienced divers.
The late afternoon brings restorative yoga, and the evening closes with a second meditation. After dinner, the pool lights up with underwater music and stars above and below — a sensory session that feels unlike anything else on the schedule.
Between sessions, the retreat leaves real space. Swim from the beach, snorkel the reef, walk the coastline, paddleboard, or do nothing at all. The bay is protected and swimmable year-round, with warm water and no currents to manage.
Three modes of engagement are offered, and guests move between them as the week unfolds. Move & Rhythm is the full schedule — active, structured, designed to clear mental noise through practice and ocean immersion. Silence & Depth is a personal practice of quiet and digital detox; the village is not a formal silent centre, but silence is respected and supported with privacy. Eat & Sleep is for exhaustion and burnout: ocean-watching, quiet meals, long rest, and a nervous system allowed to settle at its own pace.
You leave stretched, salt-dried, fed, and noticeably quieter than when you arrived.
Program
The daily rhythm is full but spacious — two yoga classes, two meditation sessions, two underwater meditation dives, and the night pool session, with long gaps between for rest and ocean time.
- 05:45 — Sunrise tea in silence, watching the sun come up over the ocean
- 06:30 — Morning mindfulness meditation
- 07:00 — Active yoga class, energising and invigorating
- 08:30 — Breakfast
- 10:00 — Underwater meditation session, guided freediving-based practice
- 13:00 — Lunch
- 14:30 — Second underwater meditation session
- 16:30 — Restorative yoga, deep relaxation
- 17:30 — Evening mindfulness meditation
- 18:30 — Dinner
- 20:00 — Night pool session with underwater music
- 21:00 — Rest
All practices suit different levels, including beginners, and are guided without pressure. The schedule is the structure; participation is your choice.
Benefits
- A daily rhythm that rebuilds structure without rigidity — two yoga sessions, two meditations, and the ocean as your practice space
- Underwater meditation as a tangible skill — breathwork, nervous system regulation, and freediving technique guided by certified instructors
- Real disconnection — a remote coastline with no beach clubs, no tourist noise, and the option of a full digital detox
- Rest that works for burnout — a dedicated low-engagement mode for deep tiredness, with permission to sleep, watch the sea, and do nothing
- A body reset through movement and water — daily yoga, snorkelling, swimming, and paddleboarding in a protected bay warm year-round
- Nourishment without restriction — chef-prepared meals built on fresh vegetables, local seafood, and enough variety to feel satisfied, not deprived
- Space as a feature — 24 guest units across 3.5 hectares, every room facing the sea
Meet Your Teachers
What's Included
- Accommodation in cliffside glamping or bungalow
- Two daily yoga classes — active morning, restorative evening
- Two daily mindfulness meditation sessions
- Two daily underwater meditation sessions with certified freediving instructors
- Night pool session with underwater music
- 3 chef-prepared meals daily
- Water, tea, coffee, and Indonesian cacao throughout the day
- All ocean activity equipment
- Pre- and post-retreat support from the team
What's Not Included
- Flights to and from Bima
- Airport transfer
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
Single Cliffside Glamping with Sea View
Open-air glamping with a traditional alang-alang thatched roof, solid teak floors, and a private ocean-facing terrace. The space feels close to nature while staying comfortable — quality bed, wardrobe, safety box, and a soft-breeze fan for sleep. Private bathroom with hot water and eco toiletries provided. For one guest.
Double Cliffside Glamping with Sea View
The same glamping design, configured for two guests sharing — one double bed or twin beds available. Must be booked for two people together; solo travellers are not paired with strangers.
Single Cliffside Bungalow with Sea View
A more enclosed, private option — a cocooning space with air conditioning, quality bed, wardrobe, and an ocean-facing terrace. Private bathroom with hot water and eco toiletries. For one guest.
Double Cliffside Bungalow with Sea View
The bungalow design for two guests sharing, with air conditioning and uninterrupted sea views. Must be booked for two people together.
Food & Meals
Meals are prepared daily by the on-site chef, served as an open buffet in an open-air restaurant with ocean views on three sides.
The menu is built on a vegetarian base with fresh local seafood, plenty of vegetables, and attention to protein and variety. The approach is nourishing without restriction — even guests accustomed to more traditional eating find the food satisfying and well-balanced.
Three meals daily are included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Filtered water, black tea, Java green tea, Indonesian cacao, and coffee are available throughout the day.
Location
The retreat sits on a remote oceanfront cliff in East Sumbawa, Indonesia, near Bima Airport. The bay below is naturally protected, calm and swimmable year-round, with warm water and vibrant marine life.
Direct access to two untouched beaches from the property, with a third reachable by an easy trek. The surrounding landscape is wild coastal — cliffs, hills, clear water, and the Sangeang volcano rising from the sea. No beach clubs, no restaurants, no crowds.
Access is straightforward: a direct flight from Bali to Bima takes around one hour, followed by a two-hour drive through local villages and coastal scenery.
About the Venue
Ocean Mantra Village is an eco retreat centre and wildlife sanctuary spread across 3.5 hectares of coastal land. The property holds 24 guest units — 12 bungalows and 12 glamping units — every one facing the sea with uninterrupted ocean views from private terraces.
The infinity pool features an underwater acoustic system designed for sensory relaxation. The restaurant is open-air, with ocean views on three sides. Practice spaces and shared areas are built into the coastline, with space as a deliberate feature of the design.
About the Organizer
Ocean Mantra Village
Ocean Mantra Village is an eco retreat centre and wildlife sanctuary in East Sumbawa, created by people who believe a real reset needs more than a beautiful location. The project was the result of a three-year search across five countries and around 15 Indonesian islands before this coastline was chosen.
The village brings together daily practice, ocean immersion, nourishing food, and thoughtful hospitality in an environment designed for slowing down and reconnecting.
Highlights
- Two underwater meditation sessions daily — freediving as a mindfulness practice, guided by AIDA-certified instructors in a calm protected bay
- Sunrise tea in silence on the cliff, watching the sun come up over empty ocean
- An infinity pool with underwater music for night sessions under the stars
- 24 guest units across 3.5 hectares — space as part of the experience, every room facing the sea
- Chef-prepared meals with local seafood and fresh vegetables, served in an open-air restaurant with ocean views on three sides
- A protected bay with warm water, house reef snorkelling, and no crowds
Salt, silence, and the feeling of being somewhere the ocean still sets the time.
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