Bali Yoga Retreat - Experience Bali with The Travel Yogi

OVERVIEW

Created by Michael Franti and Carla Swanson, Soulshine Bali is located in beautiful Ubud, the arts and crafts center of Bali, this magical center is dedicated to bringing people together to practice yoga, meditation, music and dance.

The exquisitely designed main building and grounds hosts a river, tropical gardens and several ornate ponds; covered by a traditional balinese roof, the open air yoga studio on the third floor overlooks some of the most spectacular rice terraces, temples and greenest jungle in the world.

Welcome to beauty. Welcome to enrichment. Welcome to Bali.

Accommodation Options:

Lotus Villas: The Lotus Villa offered deluxe rooms with air con and built in wardrobes in each room. All rooms have a pond and garden view. Each floor of the two story Lotus Villa building have their own bathrooms each with two wash basins, showers and toilets. Two single beds or one king available in each room. The ground floor rooms 1 – 3 share the downstairs facilities while the second floor rooms 4-7 share the upstairs facilities.

Sunset Room: Wake up to stunning views of the rice terraces and an ideal place to watch the sunset on your private terrace. The room features a king bed, private bath and 2nd floor views.

Firefly Room: Cuddle with a loved one in this cool blue room with private terrace. The room features a queen bed, private bath and 2nd floor views.

Sound of Sunshine: Shine bright listening to the birds chirp overlooking over a jungle view. The room features two double beds, shared bath and 2nd floor views.

Garden Room: (pictured above) Relax in a gorgeous garden setting with private terrace and private entrance. The room features a queen bed and an adjoining tropical outdoor bath with the Koi Room on the ground floor.

Koi Room: Overlook the main koi and lotus pond in this cozy room. The room features a queen bed and an adjoining tropical outdoor bath with Garden Room on the ground floor.

ITINERARY

Teachers will set their yoga schedule, generally mornings and evenings. Schedules, based on teachers, will go out with final retreat information to participating yogis.

The days are yours to enjoy the island, swim, enjoy your massage or to book one of the optional excursions as listed below. Excursions and spa services can be arranged by the retreat at no additional charge. Yoga is always optional and at your discretion.

Optional Excursions: (additional excursions available via the concierge upon arrival)

Traditional Balinese Cooking Class:

Learn how to use some of the over 1000 spices used in Balinese cuisine to create an authentic and delicious meal. This cooking class includes a trip to the local market where you will learn about the ingredients that go into each dish. Back at the retreat you will have hands on experience with the chef on cooking such local favorites as Soto Ayam (traditional chicken soup), Rendang Sapi (braised beef in coconut milk) and Dadar Gulung (Balinese pancake filled with coconut and palm sugar).

This half day experience begins at 6am (early risers get the best produce at the traditional local market!) and ends at 1pm. Booking required at least one day in advance.

$65USD per person

Ubud Tour and Kecak Dinner:

This combination trip begins in Ubud and includes Monkey Forest, the Royal Palace and the traditional local market. The tour also makes stops in Mas, Batuan and Celuk villages to see local artisans working on traditional Balinese wood carvings, art and jewelery. In Batubulan experience the impressive traditional Bali Kecak and fire dance inspired by the epic of Ramayana. Learn about the history and culture of the island from the locals and end the tour with dinner in Sanur or Ubud.

This trip begins at 3pm and lasts approximately 5 hours. The trip cost excludes entrance fees.

$50USD per person

Kintamani Tour:

This cultural and sightseeing full day tour visits the artisan centers of Mas and Celuk as well as religious sites and volcanic viewpoints.

The tour begins at 9am and it is straight off to Batu Bulan to experience the local Barong dance. Trips into the Ubud local Mas village and Celuk artist centers afford a chance to watch local craftsmen at work. Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, was an 11th century cave used by monks and was named for the statue of Ganesh found inside. A few minutes drive from Goa Gajah is Tampak Siring, a holy spring temple known as Pura Tirta Empul. An hour drive through the terraced fields and mountains brings the tour to Kintamani and spectacular views of Mount Abang, Mount Agung and Batur Lake.

The tour lasts approximately 8 hours and excludes entrance fees.

$70USD per person

Bedugul Mountain Tour:

Visit Taman Ayun Temple and Monkey Forest where you can spot bats sleeping in the trees and feed the monkeys. Experience the local handiwork, fresh fruits, botanical garden and sights of Pacung, Bedugul and Lake Bratan. A highlight of this trip is a visit to Ulun Danu Temple, one of the most picturesque and most photographed temples in Bali. The temple was built in 1633 by the King of Mengwi and dedicated to the lake goddess Dewi Danu.

This trip begins at 9am and lasts approximately 8 hours and excludes entrance fees.

$70USD per person

Balinese Wood Carving Class:

Wood carvings are omnipresent in Bali and tourist options run the gamut from traditionally carved to mass produced. Take home your own wood carved masterpiece and some basic carving skills from a class taught by a local artisan. Whether working in wood, stone, bone, horn or gnarled tree roots, these craftsmen can create art out of anything. Sit with an expert at the beginning of your week and whittle away at your craft until you leave.

$15USD per person

INCLUDED

What's included: Holistic Yoga Flow Retreat with Travis Eliot & Lauren Eckstrom

Eco luxury Balinese accommodation
Yoga twice daily
Traditional Balinese dinner and dancing excursion
Day trip to the Healing Waters & Gunung Kawi Temple
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet
A one hour Balinese massage
Transfers to and from Denpasar airport (on arrival and departure days)
Bottled water refreshed daily in room
Free wi-fi
Yoga mats and props

What's included: Mukti School Chakra or Tantric/Kriya options

Daily sessions in either Chakra or Tantric/Kriya electives
Eco luxury Balinese accommodation
Yoga twice daily
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet
A one hour Balinese massage
Transfers to and from Denpasar airport (on arrival and departure days)
Bottled water refreshed daily in room
Free wi-fi
Yoga mats and props

What's included: Widen Your Circle * Yoga Behind Bars Fundraising Retreat *

Eco luxury Balinese accommodation
Yoga twice daily with Natalie & Julie
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet
A one hour Balinese massage
Transfers to and from Denpasar airport (on arrival and departure days)
Bottled water refreshed daily in room
Free wi-fi
Yoga mats and props

What is not included:

International airfare to Denpasar (DPS)
Travel insurance (recommended)
Optional excursions
Souvenirs and items of a personal nature

TEACHERS

TRAVIS ELIOT & LAUREN ECKSTROM - Summer In Bali Retreat June 22 - 29, 2013

Join Travis Eliot & Lauren Eckstrom, creator and producer of The Ultimate Yogi which was voted best workout DVD of 2012, on a Holistic Yoga Flow Retreat to beautiful Bali.

This transformative journey will entail daily power vinyasa yoga, chanting, meditation, gentle and yin yoga, and cultural excursions set to the backdrop of one of the planet's most magical destinations. Practice gratitude, love, joy, abundance and overall health and wellness as we deepen relationships to ourselves and others. With great food, personal time to relax, reflect, and renew, and lots of new friends, get blissed in Bali with these passionate, inspiring, and uplifting instructors guiding you on special journey into the heart.

MUKTI RETREAT WEEK - Chakra Aug 3-10 OR Tantric/Kriya Aug 10-17

Chakra Vinyasa Elective – 50 hours (teacher training hours optional)

The objective of this elective is to explore how the dynamic movement of Vinyasa flow can restore the vibration and health of the Chakras. This course will deliver an in-depth understanding of each Chakra, knowledge of how Vinyasa flow can enhance the awakening and balancing of individual Chakras, as well as and the foundation for structuring a Chakra based vinyasa class. For those not participating in teacher training certification, this elective may be taken as a retreat. Retreat participants may join in as much of the training as personally desired.

Tantric/Kriya Elective – 50 hours (teacher training hours optional)

In this elective you will become totally immersed in the power of the ancient Kriyas. Amplified and enhanced by the energy of Bali, this course will incorporate daily meditation, pranayama and inner silence. Students will learn how to teach yoga nidra, a zen practice, inner silence and ajapa japa meditation. This unique experience is suitable for all students looking to explore a yoga and meditation practice more deeply. For those not participating in teacher training certification, this elective may be taken as a retreat. Retreat participants may join in as much of the training as personally desired.

Click for more information on Mukti founder Julie Rader and co-teacher Christy Evans

WIDEN YOUR CIRCLE - YOGA BEHIND BARS FUNDRAISING RETREAT - Feb 8-15, 2014

100% of retreat profit goes directly to benefit Yoga Behind Bars.

Click the following links to learn more about Yoga Behind Bars, to volunteer, watch YBB in action or donate.

Join Julie & Natalie in lush, beautiful Bali for a once-in-a-lifetime 'Widen Your Circle' Yoga retreat with Yoga Behind Bars teachers and leaders Julie Dean and Natalie Cielle. You will feel energized and inspired during this transformational week of alignment-based yoga, heart-centered meditation, and self reflection. Practice widening your circle of compassion, and feel it ripple out into your life. Enjoy abundant and amazing food, plenty of personal time for relaxation, adventures, and laughter, and an opportunity to live your yoga.

This retreat will not only uplift your life, it will bring the gift of yoga to many others. All profits from this retreat support yoga classes for incarcerated youth and adults through Seattle-based nonprofit Yoga Behind Bars.

“Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” - Albert Einstein

FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Bali?
Yes, depending on your nationality. U.S. passport holders will need to show a passport valid for six months after the arrival date in Bali, a return ticket and $25USD (in exact change) for a 30 day visa. Visa regulations have been in flux in Bali for almost a decade so it is recommended that you check with your consulate for the most up to date information.

What airport do I fly into?
Make all travel arrangements into Denpasar (DPS). Please be aware that you will need to depart the US one to two days before the start of the retreat, depending on the flight schedule you chose.

How do I get from Denpasar to the retreat?
Transfers are included via private transport. If you have any questions regarding your arrival time and transportation availability, please contact The Travel Yogi before booking. Occasionally flights arrive into Denpasar in the early morning hours (1-5am) which can make timely transfers difficult.

What is the electrical currency/outlet in Bali?
Bali utilizes the standard British plug (two flat blades and one flat grounding blade) and the European plug (two round pins) and is at 230V. Adapters will be necessary if you are taking any electrical items.

Do I need any inoculations?
Generally speaking, traveling to foreign countries exposes you to new germs and diseases. All inoculations or malaria tablet inquiries need to be directed to your physician for an accurate assessment of your individual need or preference.

Is there internet access on property?
While we hope you'll try and unplug... yes, there is wi-fi on property.

What will the weather be like?
Because of it's equatorial location, Bali tends to have fairly stable weather with the 'wet' season occurring between October and April and the 'dry' season between May and September. It is generally always hot with temperatures hovering in the mid to high 80s and up.

Will I need to 'dress' for dinner?
The dress code is completely up to you. It is very warm well into the evenings so dress for comfort over fashion. There is no 'dress code' in this relaxed and kicked-back atmosphere.

How do I book an optional excursion?
All excursions can be booked at the retreat at any time during your stay. If there is something that you know you absolutely MUST experience while in Bali, it's best to book early in the week to avoid disappointment.

BOOK NOW

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Holistic Yoga Flow Retreat in Bali June 22 - 29, 2013

Accommodation Options:

Lotus Villas: $1695 (dbl) - $2395 (single)
Sound of Sunshine: $1695 (dbl) - $2395 (single)
Garden Room:
Koi Room:
Sunset Room: $1995 (dbl) - $3195 (single)
~~Firefly Room:~~