Nyepi 2026 at COMO Uma Canggu Invites Reflection, Ritual and Renewal

Each year, Bali pauses.

For 24 hours, flights cease, roads empty, lights dim and daily life comes to a complete standstill. Nyepi, the Balinese New Year in the Saka calendar, is not merely a public holiday. It is a collective exhale. A spiritual reset rooted in centuries old Hindu tradition, dedicated to reflection, introspection and renewal.

On 19 March 2026, COMO Uma Canggu invites guests to experience this sacred transition through a consciously designed retreat set against the rhythmic calm of Canggu’s coastline. Blending ritual, breath and movement, the programme offers a rare opportunity to align with the island’s cultural heartbeat.

Honouring Pengerupukan

The evening before Nyepi carries an entirely different energy. Known as Pengerupukan Day, communities across Bali take to the streets with Ogoh Ogoh, large handcrafted effigies symbolising negative forces and disruptive energies. Accompanied by traditional music and ceremony, these striking figures are paraded before the island symbolically releases imbalance and prepares for silence.

On 18 March 2026 at 11.00am, COMO Uma Canggu will host its own Ogoh Ogoh parade within the property grounds, offering guests an intimate encounter with this meaningful tradition before the stillness begins.

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Moving Into Stillness
At the heart of the retreat is Ketut Ariani, a Bali based yoga teacher specialising in Hatha and Vinyasa, with a foundation in Ashtanga Vinyasa. Known for her calm, inclusive teaching style, Ariani creates space for both adults and children to move with awareness and breathe with intention.

19 March 2026
8.00am Sunrise Yoga
A grounding session welcoming Nyepi through mindful movement and conscious breath, cultivating presence as the island enters its Day of Silence.

10.30am Kids Yoga
A playful introduction to yoga for children, encouraging focus, creativity and balance in a serene environment.

4.00pm Pranayama
A guided breathwork session designed to restore clarity and inner equilibrium, echoing Nyepi’s reflective spirit.

20 March 2026
8.00am Ashtanga Yoga
A structured practice linking breath with movement, building strength and focus as Bali gradually returns to its natural rhythm.

Beyond the scheduled sessions, the true magic of Nyepi lies in what is absent. No traffic. No artificial light. Often, only starlight illuminates the sky. The island’s rare quiet becomes the most powerful experience of all.

From the symbolic release of negativity to the profound calm of Nyepi itself, this transition mirrors Balinese philosophy: harmony is found between energy and stillness.

What Is Included
• Two night stay at COMO Uma Canggu in rooms, suites or residences
• Daily breakfast for two
• Wellness sessions led by Ketut Ariani
• Ogoh Ogoh parade on Pengerupukan Day
• Educational activities for children at Play by COMO

Packages start from IDR 7,233,804 nett.
For reservations, contact +62 361 620 2218, WhatsApp +62 811 3821 4845, or email res.uma.canggu@comohotels.com.

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