''U Studio - Bali Yoga
Retreat" for 8 days and 7 nights
General Information
Andrea Marcum, owner of U Studio in Los Angeles is a warm, witty
and strong yogini emphasizing alignment in her vinyasa flow classes.
Open to all levels.
In addition to our yoga practice, this Retreat is focusing on
“having a blast in Bali”…exploring nature, the
oceans, the mountains. Time to refresh and restore and have an
adventure of a lifetime!
THE YOGA
Andrea teaches a strong vinyasa flow class. Each movement is linked
with the breath. She takes time to teach something new in every
class and she is known for her focus on building core strength.
Andrea is a delightful teacher and in a moments time you will feel
like old friends in her company.
ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara
ACCOMMODATIONS
The ten bedrooms 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 centre offers 2 swimming pools, dining room,
Spa and a splendid yoga pavilion facing the jungle!
ROOMS
Each room is air conditioned, has its own terrace with garden
mini-bar, bathtub and shower. Comfortable yet unpretentious.
For our guests' ultimate serenity, children under 14 are not
permitted at the retreat.
MEALS
Most meals are served at the retreat.
You have the choice of vegetarian or protein meals.
SPA TREATMENTS
Part of “U–Bali Retreat” is enjoying the luxury
of our skilled therapist’s treatments.
Inclusive in your journey is a Mandi Lulur, other treatments are
available onsite, you may wish to view our spa
menu.
MANDI LULUR - 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, June
21
Transfer to ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara, Ubud
From the airport or anywhere in South Bali
Welcome Drink, Meet and Greet, Relax, Swim, enjoy!
18:30: Welcome and Introductions
Dinner
Day 2 - Monday, June 22
7:30 Light breakfast
8:30 Yoga program - 2 hours
11:00 Substantial Breakfast
Lecture - The rituals of Bali
Free afternoon: Explore Ubud
Free evening
Day 3 - Tuesday, June 23
7:30 Light breakfast
8:30 Yoga program - 2 hours
11:00 Substantial Breakfast
Tirta Empul Briefing
Free afternoon Shopping for Temple Clothes
17:00 Preparation and dressing for visit to Tirta
Empul
Dinner
19:15 Visit to Tirta Empul
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.
Day 4 - Wednesday, June 24
7:30 Light breakfast
8:30 Yoga program - 2 hours
11:00 Substantial Breakfast
12:30 Discovering South Bali (Optional) US$75.
This special journey will first take you to Legian’s famous
beach, once there, you will have the choice to either lie on the
beach or go wild shopping as Legian and Seminyak are filled with
shops!
We will all meet at KUDETA, certainly the most famous and trendy
bar and restaurant on the island, after enjoying a cocktail (not
inclusive) we will then leave for Uluwatu, Bali’s most southern
point where the 100 meters cliffs are quite impressive, on the tip
of one of these cliffs stand a temple.
Uluwatu also offers nightly Kecak performance where 80 topless
men surround a fire and a Ramayana dance while the sun is setting
behind the dancers.
One cannot come to Bali without experiencing the seafood of Jimbaran
bay where after choosing our fresh fish, clams, giant shrimps, etc.
we simply enjoy the feast both feet in the sandy beach!
This journey will end at app. 21:30 at night.
OR
You may choose to enjoy a free afternoon and evening in Ubud.
Day 5 - Thursday, June 25
7:30 Light breakfast
8:30 Yoga program - 2 hours
11:00 Lunch
Free afternoon
Rent a Car with some new friends and explore Bali…Temples,Local
Markets,Local Villages
Go to Sanur for a beach afternoon and shopping
Monkey Forest in UBUD
Surfers Unite… Prebook your car and your surfing lesson and
gear..Kuta might be the place
See a local Balian (white healer) for an authentic healing
18:30 Restorative Yoga - 1 hour (optional)
Free evening
REMEMBER: 4:30AM WAKE UP CALL
Day 6 - Friday, June 26
05:00 Departure for Gunung Batur - One
of Bali's most spectacular volcanoes
Driving time +/- 45 minutes
Optional cycling experience
22 km of downhill & 700m of uphill bicycle tour
discovering a different Bali!