East Gili Meno, beachfront near turtle sanctuary
★ 4.6(178 reviews)
The Yoga Place is Gili Meno's only dedicated yoga studio — a small ocean-front shala with 2 daily drop-in classes (120–140k IDR), occasional weekend workshops, and a deeply quiet atmosphere that suits travelers who deliberately picked Meno over Trawangan and Air for the silence.
# The Yoga Place Gili Meno: The Quiet Studio
If you picked Gili Meno over Gili Trawangan or Gili Air, you did so deliberately. Meno has no nightlife, no scooter traffic, fewer than 500 permanent residents, and an island that you can walk around in 90 minutes. The Yoga Place fits this island's character — small, quiet, beachfront, no fuss.
A single open-air bamboo platform on Meno's east beach, capacity 12 mats. The platform faces directly east — sunrise classes are spectacular, with the 7:30am session timed to start about 30 minutes after first light. The space is shaded by palm trees, with mats laid out in two rows of six. Props (blocks, straps, bolsters) are kept in a wooden chest at the back.
There's no aircon, no fancy sound system, no boutique apparel rack. There's a mat, the ocean, the wind, and (during whale shark season in October–November) the occasional fishing boat slipping past offshore.
Two classes daily, six days a week (closed Sundays):
Drop-in is 120,000 IDR for morning, 140,000 IDR for sunset. A 5-class punch card runs 550,000 IDR. Cash only — there's no card terminal on the island for studio-side payments.
Workshops happen sporadically — sound healing with crystal bowls (250k), breathwork sessions (200k), occasional weekend full-day intensives (500k). Check the Instagram feed or WhatsApp before arrival for the current month's schedule.
The teacher pool is small — typically one or two instructors at any time, often staying 2–4 months before rotating. This creates inconsistency across visits but consistency within any single visit. The current lead teachers are Indonesian-trained but English-fluent. Style leans gentle Hatha and slower vinyasa rather than power yoga or Ashtanga.
If you're a serious practitioner expecting a particular tradition, message ahead via Instagram to confirm the current teacher's lineage. If you're a moderate practitioner who wants quality classes in a beautiful setting, the level here is reliably solid.
People come to Meno specifically for the silence. The yoga reflects that. Where Gili Air has H2O (institutional retreat campus) and Flowers & Fire (Instagram-friendly drop-in), and Gili Trawangan has multiple party-adjacent studios, Meno has one quiet shala that closes for one day a week and doesn't try to be anything more.
Solo travelers — especially solo female travelers looking to genuinely unplug — often report this is the best decision they made on a Gili trip. Couples who want a quiet wellness retreat without booking a full structured program can stay in any Meno bungalow and walk to morning yoga without thinking about it.
The studio is a 5-minute walk from most Meno accommodation. There's no booking system — show up 10 minutes early, leave shoes outside, pay the teacher directly. Mats and props are provided. Bring a small towel and water bottle.
If you arrive on Meno with a yoga plan and find the studio closed (Sunday, or occasionally for unannounced teacher transitions), the alternatives are: take the 10-minute boat to Gili Air for H2O or Flowers & Fire, or do your own practice on the beach — Meno is one of the few Gili spots where you'll have empty beach for personal practice without anyone bothering you.
Book The Yoga Place if you've already decided to stay on Gili Meno and want quality yoga without leaving the island. Book if you want a single quiet studio rather than a busy yoga campus. Book if budget matters — this is the cheapest of the Gili yoga options.
Consider alternatives if you want a structured retreat (book H2O on Gili Air), if you want daily class variety (Meno has 2 classes/day, Air has 6+), or if you're traveling with friends who all need to fit in a single class — at 12 mats, the studio fills quickly with even a small group.