Yoga and Kirtan in Bali

Myths, Music and Movement

With Alanna Kaivalya and Dave Stringer

Your retreat leaders:

Alanna
Alanna Kaivalya
A life-long obsession with sound has guided Alanna in the direction of music and vibration. Through the teachings of yoga, she has found a home for her spirit within the pulsations of the heart. She was born with a hearing impairment, but was taught from an early age that this is neither a setback or a difference. Instead, it is a way to thrive and shine. And so she has, by becoming a vocalist, a teacher, a musician, a writer, and a lover of sound, meditation, and vibration. Read more about Alanna.

Alanna
Dave Stringer
The Los Angeles Times has declared the experience of chanting with Dave Stringer to be “a departure from ancient kirtan. Stringer’s performance shaped the experience into a far more compelling musical encounter.” Based in Los Angeles, Stringer has produced varied recordings with other celebrated World musicians. Read more about Dave.

Retreat Inclusion

  • 6 nights of comfortable accommodations
  • Well prepared meals
  • Daily yoga and kirtan sessions
  • Silent Day
  • 2 Lectures by Alanna
  • Gaining deeper knowledge of Kirtan
  • Night of Kirtan and storytelling
  • Yoga and Kirtan at Batur volcano
  • 1 Spa Mandi Treatment (massage, scrub, bath)
  • Purification ceremony at Tirta Empul
  • Bike Ride or Hot Spring Session (optional)
  • Rafting Expedition, Rice field Walk or Snorkeling (optional)
  • Afternoon of pampering (optional)
  • Government tax and service
The Price

The price is inclusive of everything described above
The tuition fee is calculated in Indonesian Rupiah
Use the following exchange converter for today's accurate rates.

CURRENCY CONVERTER

Currency Single Twin/per person
Indonesian Rupiah Rp 18.135.000 Rp 13.857.000
US$
(fixed rate)		 US$ 1,950 US$ 1,490

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 KIRTAN AND YOGA

Each day will begin with a yoga ritual including asana practice, chanting, guided meditation, relaxation and lots of hands-on adjustments. Alanna is a world-renowned master yoga teacher who teaches in the Jivamukti style, and incorporates practical philosophy, uplifting chanting, compassionate touch, and a lot of love into every class. Dave's accompanies with a mix of the sounds of traditional Indian instruments and American gospel.

Kirtan is an Eastern form of call and response mantra chanting that is currently experiencing a creative and popular renaisaance in the West. In this consciousness-transforming practice, the singers seek to vanish into the song just as drops merge into the ocean. Ecstasy is both the process and the product. Leading kirtan, or supporting it by playing a variety of instruments, always requires the intention of opening the heart. But it also involves the skillful use of a number of arrangement techniques. Direct experience is the best way to learn them.

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 - Saturday October 22nd

Welcome drink and visit of the resort.

17:00 Orientation program

19:00 Dinner

 

Day 2 - Sunday October 23rd

07:30 Morning Meditation Yoga and Kirtan - 2 hours

10:00 Breakfast

13:00 Lunch

18:00 Early Dinner

19:15 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 retreat.

 

Day 3 - Monday October 24th

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 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.

07:30 Morning Meditation Yoga and Kirtan - 2 hours

10:00 Breakfast

13:00 Lunch

18:00 dinner

19:00 Lecture by Alanna - in silence (45 minutes)

 

Day 4 - Tuesday October 25th

Silence remains until breakfast

05:00 - Departure for Gunung Batur - One of Bali's most spectacular volcano
Driving time +/- 45 minutes

06:00 - Kirtan and yoga program
With a splendid view of the sunrise behind the Volcano Batur

08:00 - Breakfast and end of silence

Return to Ubud

Optional cycling experience (additional cost)
22 km of downhill & 700m of uphill bicycle tour discovering a different Bali!

OR

Optional Hot Springs session (additional cost)

Lunch upon arrival at the resort

17:00 Kirtan Session - 1 hour, 45 minutes

Dinner

 

Day 5 -Wednesday October 26th

07:30 Morning Meditation Yoga and Kirtan - 2 hours

10:00 Breakfast

11:00 Lecture - Alanna - 1 hour

13:00 Lunch

18:00 Restorative Yoga with Kirtan - 45 minutes

19:00 Dinner

 

Day 6 - Thursday October 27th

07:30 Morning Meditation Yoga and Kirtan - 2 hours

10:00 Breakfast

Optional Morning Activity (additional cost)
Rafting Expedition / Rice fields Walk / Snorkeling
Incl. Lunch

If you choose to have the day on your own your lunch is exclusive.

Afternoon of pampering (optional, additional cost)

Dinner

Night of Kirtan and story telling

 

Day 7 - Friday October 28th

07:30 Morning Meditation Yoga and Kirtan - 2 hours

10:00 Closing Ceremony and Ritual

11:00 Brunch

12:00 Check out

Participants privilege
Extra night prices prior or after the retreat

Currency
Single
Twin/per person
IDR
IDR 880,000 IDR 480,000

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