4 Day Empowering Natural Horsemanship and Yoga Retreat in Central Java, Salatiga, Indonesia
Havana Horses Jl. Sakinah, Gumukan, Tegalwaton, Tengaran, Jawa Tengah 50775, Salatiga, Indonesia
Yoga with Horse riding
Indonesia Natural Horsemanship and Yoga Retreat
For horse & yoga lovers!
A special retreat for yoga and horse lovers, offering space to reconnect with yourself through mindful movement, meaningful interactions with horses, and time outdoors. The combination of yoga and horse work encourages balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Both powerful and gentle, horses are remarkably sensitive animals whose responses can reflect your emotional state. Spending time with them can deepen self-awareness, build confidence, and open new perspectives.
No previous horse riding or yoga experience is needed—just an open mind, a love of nature, and a willingness to embrace the experience.
Highlights
- Daily natural horsemanship
- Liberty work and its secrets
- Trail ride for an amazing experience
- Yoga for the horse: straightness training and groundwork sessions with the horses
- Daily Iyengar yoga classes
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Additional information
- Rider weight limit: 166 pounds / 75 kilograms
- Horse's height range: from 130 to 175 cm
- Tack type: Bareback pad, English and treeless
- Horse breed: Indonesian pony, crossed with thoroughbred and warmblood
Yoga styles
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
6 days with instruction in English and Indonesian Bilingual
Staff also speaks Dutch
Average daily hours of activity: 5.00
Accommodation
Guests will stay at the newly built Havana Horses Lodge, set right inside one of the farm’s horse paddocks. This renovated traditional Javanese house enjoys lovely views, with wide coffee plantations stretching out behind it and the spacious horse paddock in front. From the verandahs, guests can unwind while watching birds and squirrels in the trees and the horses wandering freely across the paddock.
The lodge has 2 bedrooms that can host up to 4 people for overnight stays on a bed & breakfast basis. Lunch and dinner can also be booked at the host family’s home. Guests have use of a private kitchen and a spacious living and dining area.
In front of the lodge there is a beautiful natural swimming pool, ideal for relaxing after a day spent with the horses. Havana Horses Lodge is dedicated to horse lovers all year round.
Food
Healthy Indonesian food
Meals included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Drinks included:
Water
Coffee
Tea
On request
Vegan or vegetarian options
Gluten free
Meals included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
- Lunch
Food types
- Other Dietary Requirements
- Vegan Food
- Vegetarian Food
- Whole Food
- Organic Food
- Lactose-free Food
- Gluten Free Food
Program
- 06:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 - 12:00 Natural Horsemanship
- 12:00-14:00 Lunch break
- 14:00-16:00 Yoga
- 18:30 Dinner
Activities
Included
- Yoga on horseback
- All daily meals included
- Daily 2-hour Iyengar yoga sessions
- Introduction to yoga for your horse, also known as straightness training
- Natural horsemanship and the secrets that make it work
- Trail riding, depending on experience
- 3 nights of accommodation
- Yoga with your horse
Available at an additional cost
- Massage
- Flights
- Visas
- Yoga & Healing with Horses session
- Personal expenses
- Additional tours
What's included
Included
- Yoga on horseback
- All daily meals included
- Daily 2-hour Iyengar yoga sessions
- Introduction to yoga for your horse, also known as straightness training
- Natural horsemanship and the secrets that make it work
- Trail riding, depending on experience
- 3 nights of accommodation
Not included
- Massage
- Flights
- Visas
- Yoga & Healing with Horses session
Availability
Open all year round.
Important information
Suitable for riders and yogis of all levels, from beginner to intermediate and advanced.
No previous experience with horses or yoga is required, just bring an open mind!
Retreat location
Open in Google MapsHavana Horses Jl. Sakinah, Gumukan, Tegalwaton, Tengaran, Jawa Tengah 50775, Salatiga, Indonesia
Havana Horses is located in the traditional Javanese village of Tegalwaton, near Salatiga, a lively university city in Central Java known for its fresh mountain air and scenic surroundings.
The location offers opportunities to explore Java’s cultural heritage, including the magnificent Prambanan and Borobudur temple complexes, as well as the vibrant city of Yogyakarta.
For nature lovers, the nearby slopes of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu offer hiking trails, mountain views, and opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Getting there
Nearest airports:
- Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC) · 29 km away
- Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG) · 48 km away
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4 Day Empowering Natural Horsemanship and Yoga Retreat in Central Java, Salatiga, Indonesia