Bali Yoga Retreat Virginia

Wayan Partawan | teacher assistant
Wayan is a lover of yoga and of kirtan. Over the past couple of years, Wayan has been the assistant and student of many retreat leaders at Kumara. He doesn't miss an opportunity to go deeper in his practice. Wayan is a certified yoga teacher after completing the Yoga Arts teacher training in 2010.
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All Inclusive Retreat

Transportation from/to airport/South Bali
6 days/5 nights of comfortable accommodation
15 well prepared meals
5 morning meditation and yoga sessions - 2 hours
4 evening restorative yoga sessions - 1.5 hours
2 Spa treatments
Purification ritual at Tirta Empul temple
Day of Silence
Balinese Offering class and ritual
Yoga overlooking the sunrise behind Batur Volcano
Bicycle excursion (inclusive yet optional)
Guided rice field walk
Government tax and services

Retreat Price

Room type	IDR	USD	AUD	EUR	GBP
Single	24, 000, 000	± 1, 846	± 2, 400	± 1, 714	± 1, 455
Twin	22, 000, 000	± 1, 692	± 2, 200	± 1, 571	± 1, 333

Foreign currency prices are estimations only, not fixed and depend on the currency rate fluctuations.

Special Offers

Book 90 days prior to the retreat and... enjoy a complimentary crown massage

Resort

The fourteen bedroom holistic retreat is located 1.5 km from the heart of Ubud in Bali. Bordered by a small creek to the west, the eco-friendly retreat is surrounded by jungle and rice fields. The retreat centre offers two swimming pools, dining room, spa and 125 square meter yoga studio open to nature.

Each room is air-conditioned, has its own terrace, mini-bar and bathroom. Comfortable yet unpretentious. For our guests' ultimate serenity, we welcome guests of a minimum age of 14 years.

Yoga and Meditation

Ashtanga Yoga, combined with Hatha and Iyengar
The meditation and yoga sessions are a soft approach to what may become part of one's daily life. Through meditation and yoga, people from around the world and all levels of society have reached incredible results in balancing the body, mind and spirit therefore achieving more focus and in control over life's daily events.

Contemplative Meditation
During this session, you shall watch your thoughts, without any intention to either control or repress them. Just simply watch and being aware of each movement of the thought and see they move without you being moved by them.

Meals

All your meals are included and most are served at the resort.

Our chefs are experienced and eager to offer you the freshest, most tasteful and healthy meals. From our "table d'hôte" you may choose to eat vegetarian or non vegetarian meals. Just like at a friend's place, there are no menus, yet we make sure to know what you like and dislike!

Meals are served either in the jungle dining room or in the privacy of your own balcony table.

Spa

Part of your journey is enjoying the luxury of our skilled therapists' hands.
Inclusive are Kumara's famous 2, 5 hours Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara Massage and the choice between a Relaxing Massage, a Herbal Facial and a Balinese massage. Other treatments are available onsite, you may wish to view our spa menu.

Program Itinerary

Day 1	Transfer to ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara. From the airport or anywhere in South Bali. 17:30 Orientation followed by restorative yoga session 19:00 Dinner 20:00 Informal lecture about Bali End of day 1 - Sweet dreams
Day 2	07:00 Morning Yoga Session Pranayama, short meditation, yoga asana and svasana. Relax for the rest of the morning and familiarize yourself with your surroundings Breakfast Spa Treatments of the day You can choose between: Herbal Aromatic Facial - 1 hour This age-old treatment softens, moisturizes and firms the skin, promoting new cell growth. First a refreshing cleanser is applied, followed by a peeling and exfoliation treatment using a natural herbal scrub. Next, a face, neck and shoulder massage with a steam treatment followed by manual extraction. After the application of a facemask you can relax deeply for 15 minutes while it does its wonderful work! The treatment concludes with an application of a refreshing iced towel and moisturizing cream. OR Relaxing Massage - 1 hour 15 minutes Our relaxing massage is based on Ayurvedic principles, and uses warm oil and professional hands to balance the chakras, the key energy points in your body. 17:00 Sundown Yoga - Stretching, restorative and meditation 18:00 Dinner Evening meditation and purification ritual After dinner, we will be taking you to Tirta Empul, Bali's most sacred spring pools for a purification ritual. This mystical place is visited by Balinese from all over the island, a local mangku (priest) will carry out the prayers. An exceptional way to begin the holistic retreat. Good night and sweet dreams!
Day 3	Experiencing a day in silence Today is a day for contemplation and to concentrate on your inner self. Silence helps one to reach a different level of consciousness and a better understanding of the self. The results are usually very enlightening and can be amazing. 07:00 Morning Yoga Session - Pranayama, short meditation, yoga asana and svasana. Spa Treatments of the day Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara Massage - 2 ½ hour Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest healing therapy. It is a holistic science that is more three thousand years old and focuses on health prevention longevity and natural healing. An important part of the Ayurveda massage is called ''Chakra Dhara'' which consists of dripping warm herbal oil on the chakras (key energy points) in order to balance the energy flow and purify the body, mind and spirit. The therapist skilfully treats your body with an array of repetitive and slow movements such as kneading, squeezing and rubbing, resulting in the elimination of toxins and other organ's impurities. The results are unbelievably good! Lunch Today, enjoy the privacy of your own table and in silence! Afternoon to contemplate... 17:30 Sunset Yoga - Stretching, restorative and meditation Dinner - Candlelight dinner served on your own terrace
Day 4	Silence remains until breakfast 05:00 Departure for Gunung Batur One of Bali's most spectacular volcano. Driving time +/- 45 minutes 06:00 Morning Sunrise Yoga Sun salutation with a splendid view of the sunrise behind the Volcano Batur 08:00 Breakfast and end of silence Return to Ubud Optional cycling experience 22 km of downhill and 700m of uphill bicycle tour discovering a different Bali! 17:30 Sunset Yoga - Relax Session: stretching, restorative and meditation
Day 5	Walking the rice field of Bali Organic lunch surrounded by rice field
Day 6	07:00 Morning Yoga Session - Pranayama, meditation, vinyasa flow and svasana. Balinese Offering Class The ritual of presenting offerings to the Gods is an integral part of the daily life of every Balinese. This interesting class helps you understand the intricate work involved in the simplest offering and explains the meaning behind the ritual. Transfer to your next destination