" JOYFUL Yoga Retreat, for 7 days and 6 nights
General Information
The JOYFUL Yoga Retreat is all about exploring joy. The joy of yoga, the joy of moving freely, the joy of being alive. This all-inclusive retreat on the magical island of Bali, will be a joy for the 6 senses! Daily yoga classes and Let Your Yoga Dance™ classes, 3 delicious meals per day, luxurious spa treatment and ample time for relaxation and contemplation. The traditional Balinese purification ceremony at the Tirta Empul temple, a sunrise yoga class on Batur Volcano and a bike ride through rural Bali will give you the opportunity to not only connect with yourself, but also with the spirit of the Island of Gods.
THE YOGA
This retreat offers a unique combination of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Kripalu Yoga and Let Your Yoga Dance™. Everyone is invited to join. Open to all yoga levels.
Kristin Skotnes Vikjord , teaches
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Ashtanga Vinyasa is a dynamic, and flowing practice. The breath links the body with the deepest part of the mind – the soul – and the soul of the ashtanga practice is the breath. With the development of a long deep breath, the mind becomes calm and focused, and each movement flows gently and precisely from asana to asana through to the completion of the series. When breath and movement flow effortlessly in harmony, the practice of Ashtanga Yoga transcends consciousness and evolves into the lightness of a moving meditation.
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Marije E. Paternotte
teaches
Kripalu Yoga and
Let Your Yoga Dance™.
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 a distance 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.
Let Your Yoga Dance™ is a fusion of chakra-yoga and joyful breath-based power movements; combining yoga and classic dance steps and rhythms with music from many cultures. It is a dance of the multi-dimensional self, bringing levity and healing to the seven energy centers (the chakras) and the body in its entirety. This inspirational dance of yoga is for everyone, every body and for all ages.
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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 100 sq. meter Yoga studio open to nature.
Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome.
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
Meals are served at the retreat. Healthy, organic vegetarian meals are provided, which are prepared by our well trained chefs. All dietary requirements are catered for.
SPA TREATMENTS
Part of your JOYFUL Yoga Retreat is enjoying the luxury of our skilled therapist’s treatments.
Inclusive in your journey is a Spa Mandi Treatment; other treatments are available on site, you may wish to view our spa menu.
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1
Afternoon – arrival at Kumara Sakti
17:30 Welcome ceremony, retreat orientation and Meditation with Kristin and Marije
Dinner
Sweet dreams!
Day 2
7:00 – 9:00 Meditation and gentle Kripalu Yoga with Marije
Breakfast
Relax for the rest of the morning and familiarize yourself with your surroundings.
Lunch
Read a book, hang out at the pool or schedule a spa treatment, to name some options…
17:30 – 19:00 Ashtanga Yoga and Pranayama with Kristin
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
7:00 – 9:00 Meditation and Ashtanga Yoga with Kristin
Breakfast
Free time to enjoy!
Lunch
Spa Treatment of the day
Mandi Lulur Floral Bath - 1hour 45 minutes
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.
17:30 - 19:00 Let Your Yoga Dance™ and Meditation with Marije
Dinner
20:30 - 21:15 Meditation or Yoga Nidra with Kristin and Marije (optional)
Day 4
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.
7:00 – 9:00 Meditation and Kripalu Yoga with Marije
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 Ashtanga Yoga with Kristin
Dinner
Candlelight dinner served on your own terrace
Day 5
Silence remains until breakfast
05:00 - Departure for Gunung Batur - One of Bali's most spectacular volcanoes.
Driving time +/- 45 minutes.
06:00 Ashtanga Yoga with Kristin, 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 & 700m of uphill bicycle tour discovering a different Bali!
Lunch
Relax and take a nap at the pool side..
17:30 - 19:00 Let Your Yoga Dance™ and Yoga Nidra with Marije
Dinner
Day 6
7:00 – 9:00 Meditation and Kripalu Yoga with Marije
Breakfast
Time for some additional site-seeing, shopping in Ubud or perhaps another spa treatment...
Lunch
Time to do what you haven't done yet...
17:30 - 19:00 Ashtanga Yoga with Kristin
Sunset cocktail
Last Dinner
Day 7
7:00 – 9:00 Meditation with Kristin and Let Your Yoga Dance™ with Marije
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 -