A Journey into the Heart of Bali

April 14-23, 2011

Indonesia, a land of over 13,000 islands, spreads like jewels from the far reaches of Irian Jaya to the rainforests of Borneo. Lying just to the east of Java is a unique gem faceted by the hands of its people into a perfectly landscaped paradise...Bali. It is the home of over 3 million inhabitants, a blend of ancient Hindu, Buddhist, animistic, shamanistic and Muslim peoples. Bali embodies a spiritual and cultural existence like nowhere else on earth.

The deep reverence with which the Balinese live in harmony with nature and each other is reflective of its deep roots and the embracing aura of an honoring of all life. We go to Bali to join in that honoring.

We will journey into the heart of the Balinese world view that sees the three most important aspects of our being as our connection with nature, with each other, and with spirit.

With this world view as our foundation for our time together, we invite students, teachers and adventurers to deepen their practice.

This year we are offering a very unique and special opportunity to live in the village, deepen your own practice, participate in Yoga for the Village People and receive teacher training certificate and hours towards Yoga Alliance registration and credit and continuing education credit.

This experience will focus on yoga therapy, sequencing of asana, physical and subtle anatomy and Bhakti yoga and living in a Balinese Village with our Balinese friends and family.

Accommodations in the village can be arranged according to your budget so the cost of your time in Bali will depend on the length of your stay and your accommodations.

We will adventure to the beach and offer 4 nights of yoga and beach time with optional surfing and surf lessons.

The cost of the beach accommodations will be a fixed rate of approx $200 including breakfast and transportation.

Experience the softness of Bali; forests, picturesquely sculpted rice terraces, looming volcanoes, deep lush river gorges, warm soothing seas and sand beaches. Visit "Balians" (Balinese Healers) and local artisans. Attend temple ceremony, celebrations, and ritual. Experience an array of exotic Balinese dance performances and music. Enjoy Balinese massage and spa treatments.

On the Island of Bali Yogic Soul is alive and tangible as culture blends with spirituality and Bali’s earth based Hindu blends with her mother India. This Yoga Adventure brings the experience of Bhakti and your yoga practice to a new level.

We will weave daily Yoga classes into the adventure, culture and spiritual life of Bali.

Accommodations

Our magical accommodations are in a small artisan village adjacent to Ubud and the sacred monkey forest.

Art, dance, music, temple ceremony, Yoga and Balinese ritual, swimming in the fresh water pools, walking in the rice fields naturally merge with our daily activities and village life.

Nyuh Kunning is the place in Bali where we are most at home having nurtured friendships for 23 years.

This is a perfect place for massage, connecting with our Balinese Healers and friends, options to learn to surf, walking the beach, enjoying sunsets and swimming in the ocean or the pool, river rafting and bicycling through the rice fields.

Meals
Breakfast is included at our accommodations served by our gracious Balinese staff. Most other meals are on your own.

Cost: TBA
Price TBA depending on choice of accommodation in the vilage.

- Participant Reflections -

"Thank you so, so, so much for everything, you will never know how much I enjoyed this trip. Your immense knowledge of Bali was shared with me in such a fun, informative way! I can't believe how much I experienced in such a short time period. This was made possible through careful planning and thought and an obvious love for this magical place."

-Courtney Babcock, Student, St. Lawrence University, NY College trip to Bali.