The Gong Bath, and What You Wore to It

If you are packing for a yoga or sound-healing retreat in Ubud, the rule is one word: unrestricted. Sleeves that move, waists that do not dig, fabric that breathes through ninety minutes of stillness or flow.

What do you actually wear to a sound bath?

You lie still for most of it — comfort beats performance-wear. Loose pants with a soft elastic waist and a breathable top let you forget your body is wearing anything at all. Natural fiber matters: sessions run warm, and synthetics trap heat.

And for the yoga classes?

Flowy pants work for slow and yin styles; for stronger flows, anything with a secure waistband. Ubud studios are open-air — you want fabric that dries between poses.

Temple etiquette on retreat days

Shoulders and knees covered. Loose, ankle-length pants meet the dress code and stay cool — one outfit serves the mat and the temple both.

Frequently asked questions

What should I pack for a week-long retreat?

Three loose pants, four breathable tops, one warm layer for early meditation, sandals. Laundry in Ubud is same-day and cheap.

The retreat capsule lives in our Flow collection.