Bali was already one of the leading destinations for yoga and spiritual retreats well before the book came out and the movie was released. Yet Eat, Pray and Love has certainly highlighted this very special feature in the character of Bali.

Apart from local indigenous teachers, there are scores of foreign experts who were attracted to the unique culture and traditions of the island and established retreats specializing in a variety of different techniques all over the island.

They range from full-scale yoga ashrams that offer all ancient practices and known disciplines to more informal retreats that combine yoga and meditation with more physical pursuits such as hiking and swimming.
There are also retreats that leave out yoga, but offer expert guidance toward personal and professional development in a fusion of Balinese spirituality with Western philosophy.