Join this wonderful retreat to connect with your own Divinity, as well as to the energy of the Island of Gods.
This all-inclusive yoga holiday week will be blissful for the six senses! Daily yoga classes, 3 delicious meals per day, a luxurious spa treatment and ample time for relaxation and contemplation will leave your body renewed. The traditional Balinese purification ceremony at the Tirta Empul temple, and a yoga practice at sunrise at the magical Gunung Kawi temple will give you the opportunity to quiet your mind and find peace within. A walk through the emerald green rice fields, and a snorkel adventure in the turquoise waters of the idyllic island of Nusa Lembongan will uplift your whole being.
Retreat Inclusion
6 nights of comfortable accommodations
3 daily delicious meals
Daily yoga classes
Yoga at Gunung Kawi temple incl. breakfast
Purification ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple
Rice fields walk
A daytrip to Nusa Lembongan, for snorkeling, beaching and relax time!
Day of silence
A Spa Mandi Treatment
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"Divine Bali Bliss Retreat, for 7 days and 6 nights
General Information
This retreat is open to all levels, and is a great way to get deeper into the practice of yoga. Beginners are welcomed to practice at their own level of comfort. Classes will range from gentle to vigorous, depending on the time of day and the energy of the group.
Marije E. Paternotte
Marije E. Paternotte (RYT-500) is an experienced retreat leader. Her teaching style is precise and compassionate, with a focus on safe anatomical alignment, and breath and body awareness. Marije enjoys teaching gentle, mindful yoga, as well as physically challenging classes. She always encourages her students to find their own yoga and witness themselves with compassion in order to discover who they truly are. Read more about Marije.
ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara
THE PLACE
The ten bedroom Holistic Retreat is located 1.5 km from the heart of Ubud in Bali. Bordered to the west by a small creek, the eco-friendly retreat is surrounded by jungle and rice fields. The retreat centre offers 2 swimming pools, dining room, Spa and a 100 sq. meter Yoga studio open to nature. Each room is air conditioned, has its own terrace with garden, mini-bar, bathtub and shower. Comfortable yet unpretentious. For our guests' ultimate serenity, everyone above the age of 14 is welcome at the retreat.
THE YOGA
During this retreat Marije Paternotte teaches Kripalu Yoga.
The word “Kripalu” means “compassion”. The focus of Kripalu Yoga is on developing non-judgmental awareness or so-called witness consciousness. This is the ability to observe ourselves from an outside perspective and witness what we are thinking, feeling or saying without judging it. Noticing what is happening, but not labeling it as “good” or “bad”. Classes begin with meditation, warm-up movements and breath awareness to prepare you for yoga postures. The heart of each class is a sequence of postures that stretch, strenghten and balance your body. Each class ends with deep relaxation.
Classes can range from gentle to vigorous, depending on the time of day and the students’ level of experience.
THE MEALS
Healthy, organic meals are provided, which are prepared by our well trained chefs. All dietary requirements are catered for.
SPA TREATMENTS
During your retreat you will enjoy a Spa Mandi Treatment. This 17th century Javanese royal treatment will make you feel on top of the world! Mandi lulur is the luxurious pre-wedding ritual of Indonesian women. This treatment moisturizes and restores the natural PH balance of your skin. It begins with a traditional body massage, followed by a body scrub to exfoliate dead cells using a mixture of turmeric, sandalwood and rice powder. Then, yoghurt is applied to refresh and open the pores of your skin. The treatment ends with a fragrant blossom bath.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1 - Sunday
Afternoon - arrival at Kumara Sakti
17:30 Welcome ceremony and retreat orientation
Dinner
Sweet dreams!
Day 2 - Monday
7:00 – 9:00 Morning Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama
Breakfast
Relax for the rest of the morning and familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
Lunch
Schedule a spa treatment or make an appointment with a local healer (not included), to name some options…
16:30 - 18:00 Yoga Practice
Dinner
Purification ceremony at Tirta Empul Temple
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 retreat.
Day 3 - Tuesday
7:00 - 9:00 Morning Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama
Breakfast
Free time to enjoy!
Lunch
Spa Treatment Mandi Lulur Floral Bath - 1hour 45 minutes or… read a book, hang out at the pool, simply enjoy!
16:30 - 18:00Yoga History and Philosophy
18:00 - 19:00 Yoga Practice
Dinner
Day 4 - Wednesday
6:30 - 8:00 Morning Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama
Breakfast
09:00 Snorkeling Adventure to Nusa Lembongan
Nusa Lembongan is a small island near Bali, which can be reached from Sanur by a 40 minute-boat ride. Leaving Ubud after breakfast we reach Lembongan by mid-morning, just in time for a snorkeling adventure followed by lunch on the beach. After lunch, a second snorkeling experience at a different place and we are back in Ubud by 18:00.
Dinner
20:15 – 21:00 Meditation, and preparation for the Day of Silence
Day 5 - Thursday
LOOK AT IT, FEEL IT AND ALLOW IT TO BE!
Experiencing a day in silence (Optional)
Today is a day for contemplation and to concentrate on the Divinity within.
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.
7:00 – 9:00 Morning Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama
Breakfast
Write in your journal, contemplate, meditate or simply do nothing…
Lunch
Today, enjoy lunch in the privacy of your own table and in silence!
Afternoon to contemplate some more...
17:30 – 19:00 Yoga Practice
Dinner
Candlelight dinner served on your own terrace
Day 6 - Friday
05:00 Depart for Gunung Kawi temple. (silence remains until breakfast.
06:00 - 07:30 Morning Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama at Gunung Kawi temple
Breakfast overlooking the rice fields at Gunung Kawi
Guided walk through the rice fields surrounding the temple
Return to the resort for lunch
Time to do what you haven’t done yet...
17:30 – 19:00 Yoga Practice
Last Dinner
Day 7 - Saturday
7:00 – 9:00 Morning Yoga, Meditation & Pranayama
Breakfast
Closing ceremony
Transfer to your next destination
End of journey
- this program schedule gives you an idea what to expect, however the exact content of the yoga classes is subject to change -
EXTRA NIGHT FOR RETREAT GUESTS
Enjoy your privilege of being our retreat guests by booking an extra night at ONEWORLD retreats Kumara (Kumara Sakti). You may wish to enjoy one night prior or after the retreat with this special price below.
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