Yoga Heart: Bali Retreat
Yoga Heart: Bali Retreat is not your typical destination yoga retreat. Yoga is the focus of your time away, and woven into your week you will have ample time each day for you to experience the culture and traditions of this exotic land, at your choosing.
RETREAT DETAILS
A daily yoga and meditation practice is very powerful, and some say, life-changing. This retreat is designed for all levels of practitioners, and with twice daily practices you will gradually become familiar with what feels right for you in building a regular practice of self-care. Are you new to yoga? You’ll learn the basics over the week. An advanced practitioner? With the guidance of a skilled and experienced teacher you will have opportunity to deepen your practice. Curious about other schools and styles of yoga? Create diversity in your practice by experiencing Yin, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Partner Yoga, and Iyengar-influenced styles of yoga, in addition to the more popular vinyasa flow style. Our retreat center has all the necessary props, and we’ll use them all in our week together! The small group size and extended sessions allow for one-on-one guidance and assistance to refine your yoga practice. In addition to asana, we will also explore pranayama, meditation, and engage in reflection of balance integrated into our day.
Around this framework, you’ll have the knowledge and skill of Floating Leaf Retreat staff to show you the sights and sounds of Bali. You’ll have an entire “free day” mid-week. Spend your free time as you like. Discover and learn about more excursions in Bali from the expert staff of Floating Leaf Retreat.
You’ll return home with skills refined in a week of yoga exploration, as well as a more grounded, grateful, and rejuvenated self. You’ll have also experienced the colorful, rich culture of Bali and the warmth and hospitality of Floating Leaf Retreat.
What to Expect
- Twice daily yoga sessions
- morning meditation
- 7 days/6 nights accommodations
- all meals (dinner on 1st day, breakfast on last day) • airport transfers
- full use of facilities
- Intro to Bali Culture and Welcome dinner with musicians and dancers • Farewell Dinner
- Temple Ceremony
- Balinese massage
- 1 “free” day
- All Taxes and Services
Optional excursions included in your retreat fee – “Discover Bali!”
- Art and Culture shopping tour
- offering making class
- charity event
- trip into Ubud
- personal consultation with Balinese Healer
Payment Plans & Pricing
Double $1995 USD per person
Single $2595 USD
Early bird – register before 12/31/2018 :
- – double $1795 USD per person
- – single $2395 USD
Final Balance due March 31, 2019
ABOUT YOUR RETREAT LEADER
Althea Cervantes, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, RN is a sought-after yoga teacher and therapist, Althea has been teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats for 20 years. Her extensive studies, certifications and experience, both on the mat and off, inform her personal teaching style, blending the benefits of different yoga traditions. Highly personalized, creative, and often exploratory, Althea’s teachings encourage mindfulness and softening blended with inner and outer strength and focus. Her classes emphasize form and alignment, as well as building of somatic awareness in her students.
Althea is also a certified Yoga Therapist, applying the principles and theoretical framework of yoga interwoven with her knowledge as a health care professional (RN) to support her clients on their healing journey.
When Althea is not teaching yoga or helping her private clients, you’ll find her spending time with friends and family, cuddling with her pup, dancing, or playing the piano.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE IN BALI
Where You’ll be Staying
Far from the bustle and noise of southwest Bali, yet close enough for shopping and dining, Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat sits nicely among the rice fields of Bali’s Gianyar region.
The beauty, atmosphere and artwork of the property make it a perfect retreat for yoga, health, wellness and happiness. It’s open air design keeps guests comfortable while the many nooks provide for private reflection and meditation.
From the 2000sf open air yoga studio, the large healing pool, our 2 award -winning spas and luxurious rooms, not to mention the many peaceful lounge areas throughout the premises and 5-star staff, Floating Leaf was designed to give you unequaled comfort and an authentic connection to the people and culture of Bali.
Nutritious, Organic and Delicious
Naturopath, nutritionist and other professional specialists will provide delicious, nourishing meals, specially created for your nutritional benefit.
All gourmet meals are prepared on site, and cooking classes will help you prepare easy, nourishing meals once you return home. Floating Leaf has been heralded as one of the world’s healthiest destinations as we use the freshest, organic ingredients available and grow as much as we can in our on-site organic permaculture gardens.
The Intersection of Traditional and Modern
Each room is well appointed with modern luxury and convenience, yet maintains a peaceful Balinese feel. Enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, holy Mount Agung volcano and the surrounding rice fields. The spacious, well-appointed bedrooms at Floating Leaf provide luxurious comfort and a perfect home base in which to enjoy all the wonders of Bali
- Sweet Sleep beds with luxurious imported mattresses, pillows, sheets and towels
- En-suite bathroom with biodegradable organic toiletries
- Eco-efficient air-conditioning
- Private terrace with sweeping views
- Traditional batik robes and slippers
- In-room safe
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
Eco Has Never Been So Luxurious
Floating Leaf is located in a traditional seaside village near some of the best surf on the planet and features…
- “The Sanctuary”- A 185 m² (2000 ft²) green yoga studio/classroom with dramatic ocean and volcano views
- Two Balinese Spas
- Deluxe Eco-Luxury accommodations
- The Ultimate Relaxation Pool with waterfalls and meditation areas
- Farm-to-Table Restaurant featuring organic locally grown gourmet spa cuisine
- Organic permaculture garden
- Award winning, deeply authentic cultural experiences
- 5-Star service and high quality organic amenities
The Joy Professionals
Quick to smile and easy to laugh, the Balinese are experts at living a life of joy and fulfillment. They live in the moment, neither regretting past events nor vexing on what has yet to happen.
Perhaps nowhere else on Earth lives a better example of truly living in a joyful state than in Bali. Life here is interwoven with spirituality, delight in daily rituals and appreciation for all surrounding them.
We live, work, play and grow in harmony with our local community, the people of Sukawati village. Their support and encouragement for Floating Leaf was a driving force in our development and we involve the community in deciding exactly which philanthropic efforts will be of most help and interest to them.
Floating Leaf Eco-Retreat believes in full transparency. The “++” that you will see for all hotels in Bali, and throughout Asia, refers to a government mandatory tax and service charge. Please be aware of this when comparing prices as some retreats will not disclose this information and can inflate this charge up to 40% in hidden costs.
Our policy is to be open and upfront and explain that the “++” at Floating Leaf is the minimum additional 21%. Your non-refundable non-transferable deposit secures your spot on this Bali retreat. Please be sure to read our complete terms and conditions. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Bali and Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat.
YOGA HEART: Bali Retreat
Yoga is the focus of your time away, and woven into your week you will have ample time each day for you to experience the culture and traditions of this exotic land, at your choosing.
