really the title says it all. if you want to do yoga, this is the place. this is how (1) yoga is supposed to be, (2) yoga instructors are supposed to be, (3) a yoga shala is supposed to be. i am forever thankful to linda for this place. (ps: even if you are not serious or enthusiastic about yoga, go for the heavenly 5 min walk from alchemy and the magnificent view and the lovely ubud lady outside who smiles and sells jamu every morning and the kids who play with crabs in the rain...)

I turned 50 in December and what I wanted more than anything was to return to the peace and tranquility of Bali and practice yoga at my favourite yoga studio, Intuitive Flow. I love this studio. I find it much more peaceful and tranquil than the studios in Ubud. There is a vibe here that you just don't get at those big over-crowded studios. I attended 50 classes in just over 60 days. They have a number of types of classes from the Pranala (which is not very physical so keep that in mind if you are looking for a physical class) to great hatha flow classes. They now offer a number of meditation and yoga nidra classes in the evening which are also fantastic. Sandi leads an AMAZING flow which is the most physical of all of the classes I attended. He does a great job modifying for those who want something more gentle. He also convinced me to try Yin for the first time and I loved it! Novia is also an incredible instructor. Her gentle class is gentle enough for beginners but she keeps it moving so that intermediate students get a good sweat on! Nina leads a nice gentle class which would be particularly good for beginners. Although not currently on the schedule I have to give a mention to Rhaya. She was there as a fill-in the first month I was in Ubud and her classes were exceptional. She has the unique ability to combine the spiritual and the physical in her classes. I hope I get the opportunity to practice with her again in the future. The only thing I found a bit frustrating were the late-comers. If you are attending a yoga class either a) be on time or b) wait until the beginning meditation is over before coming into the class. I would suggest that the desk staff ask the late-comers to wait until we start to move to come into class as it is quite disruptive when you are trying to meditate! I can't wait to come back next year!