Bali Yoga Retreat Schedule

Essence of Bali Schedule    

YOGA, MEDITATION, NATURE, ART, CONNECTION for WOMEN

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Bali Yoga Retreat Intended Schedule

All sessions are non-compulsory and at your free will !

All retreats are currently on hold till the Plandemic is over and Nesara Gesara is officially announced

May

PERSONAL RETREAT May 1-4 and May 7-10 tba

Self directed healing and spiritual practice retreats with no schedule. For those who are seeking a brief retreat place to relax & unwind and enjoy your own personal  Sadhana (spiritual practices) in a traditional & yoga inspired setting with on-site counseling, cooking & art classes available. Free massage and local 7 chakra healing ceremony included.

BOOK HERE

June

Women’s Spirituality and Art Retreat

6 Days June 19-24 2020

Bookings include accommodation , meals and all activities. This retreat is suitable for women beginners or advanced in Yoga orMeditation Designed to to enhance their creativity in a spiritually nourishing environment. It is also for suitable for beginners to advanced who are wanting a relaxing and intimate environment with spiritually focused women and a deeper understanding of the Essence of Yoga and tarot.

BOOK HERE

JULY

July 1-4 and 7-10 2020

Self directed healing and spiritual practice retreats with no schedule. For those who are seeking a brief retreat place to relax & unwind and enjoy your own personal  Sadhana (spiritual practices) in a traditional & yoga inspired setting with on-site counseling, cooking & art classes available. Free massage and local 7 chakra healing ceremony included.

BOOK HERE

AUGUST

Healing through Meditation and Yoga Women’s Retreat

Daily Yoga & Meditation  | Local Healer visit  | Moon Ceremony | Temple Visit  | Massage x 2 | Healing Workshops | Hiking |

6 Day August 15 – 20 2020

1 Day extra  available for personal leisure and relaxation 

OUR HOSTS

Aakanksha

Aakanksha is from Dharamshala, India and was raised in a traditional Indian household, I left my law practice some time ago as I was looking for more meaning and satisfaction in my life and pursued Yoga which has filled my life up to with great rewards. Yoga and its principles came naturally to me and I orhinally completed my 500 hrs of YTT .

I now specialize in Hatha Yoga, and can take classes in Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative (Iyengar) Yoga as well. I teach Pranayam, Ayurveda, Meditation and Mantra Chanting as well. I have been teaching in a Yoga School in India (Mahi Yoga) and I am very excited to be helping other women to learn these.

Nicola (Scotland

Akhilanda yoga and massage founder Nic, brings her light and shares her heart with you to encourage you on your own unique path of self empowerment and self love through the practise of Yoga and Ayurveda.

A former student and now assistant of Yoga Vini school in the Himalayas in India, Nic is passionate about sharing her knowledge and developing individual practises with focus on alignment, breath work, Ayurvedic concepts as well as overall mind and body awareness.

Nic is an Ayurvedic Therapist, which goes hand in hand beautifully with her classes as she encompasses massage elements and oils into relaxation asanas. Using mantra, meditation, pranayama and asana, Nic will create a safe and encouraging space for you to find your peace and harmony within, helping you to enjoy just enough silence to hear and listen to your own inner teacher.

Lena – Canada

I am very passionate about everything I teach. I love to help women awaken their inner Goddess through empowerment, self love and compassion.I love working with the moon energy and incorporating in into my practices and teaching about this topic as well.

Taya – California

On my own spiritual journey, I have come to find powerful healing through body movement, meditation, and the tarot. I am honored to help guide others walking the path.

Trained in the Yin style of yoga and Chandra Namaskar, I combine the most beneficial postures for the meridians and physiological functions for release as well as allowing the innate inner wisdom to come forth within the flow.

This type of yoga is most aligned with the goddess and the feminine which I find truly transformative and empowering for anyone looking to reconnect to this innate part of our being.

By Turning inward, and tuning into the power of intuition, I honor and align with the elements, the tao, the seasons, astrology and the lunar cycle, to create a rhythm in my own life in staying connected to spirit . To infuse one’s life with ritual and reverence is to enrich the spirit of our own being.

The more we can know ourselves, the more we can bring our truth, our gifts, and our light into the world.

Aneesha – Canada/Russia

I am very interested in women’s healing and spiritual growth. I really like goddesses. I like to explore different archetypes, what is their influence on women and how to blend them in our everyday life. Energy is very important to me.

Megan – Australia

I discovered long ago it is my Karma to help others with an emphasis on women’s empowerment and my Dharma to unfold the mysteries within for the purpose of my Karma work. I have been working with women using yogic, Buddhist and shamanic practices for over 10 years witnessing increased positive transformation and overcoming of life obstacles. Yet, never without a little work, knowledge  and practice.

Women’s Yin Yoga Healing Retreat Bali

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One on one spiritual counselling and teachings on the ‘Secret of the golden flower’  meditations and the significance of Aum in your spiritual development. with Megan are available throughout. Also satsangs/readings  on Upanishads for deeper understanding of the works of Yoga.

YOU CAN BOOK DECEMBER RETREATS HERE

Women’s Meditation and Yoga basic schedule

Dec 10 – 16 2019

(schedule may change slightly as local conditions apply)  NO SPOTS AVAILABEL

Day 1 Opening Ceremony

• 12:30-13:30pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 16:00pm – Orientation
• 16:30-17:30 Opening Ceremony
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 19:30 20:30 – Meditation/Chanting

Day 2 Self Love

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
• 7:00-745am – Gentle Yoga/ pranayama
• 7:45-8am – Self love meditation
• 8:00- 9am – Breakfast
• 09:45-12:30am – TantraTherapy Basic workshop (self love)
• 12:30-13:30pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 16:00pm – Massage/free time
• 16:30-17:30 Twilight Yin Yoga
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 1930 20:30 – Yoga Nidra/Chanting

Day 3 Compassion

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
• 7:00-745am – Restorative Hike/Walk
• 7:45-8am – Compassion meditation
• 8:00- 9am – Breakfast
• 09:45-11:30am -Workshop/ Tantra practices (compassion)
• Midday – Restorative Yoga/Compassion
• 12:30-13:30pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 16:00pm – Pranayana
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 1930 21:00 – Full Moon ceremony/meditation

Day 4 Nature/Healing

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
• 7:00-745am – Gentle Yoga/ pranayama
• 7:45-8am – Nature meditation
• 8:00- 9am – Breakfast
• 09:00-13:pm -healing Trip
• 1:00 – 2:00pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 18:00pm – Massage/free time/
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 1930 21:00 – Yoga Nidra/meditation

Day 5 Goddess/Archetypes

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
• 7:00-745am – Morning Walk/hike
• 7:45-8am – Goddess Meditation
• 8:00- 9am – Breakfast
• 09:45-11:30am -Tantra Practices Goodess/archetypes
• Midday – Restorative Yoga
• 12:30-13:30pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 18:00pm – Massage/free time
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 1930 21:00 – Closing Ceremony

Day 5 Self Enquiry

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
• 7:00-745am – Gentle Yoga/ pranayama
• 7:45-8am – Silent Meditation
• 8:00- 9am – Breakfast
• 09:45-11:30am – Tantra Practices
• 12:30-13:30pm – Lunch
• 14:30 – 18:00pm – Massage/Art Practices
• 18:00-19:00 Dinner
• 1930 21:00 – Closing Ceremony

Day 6 Release and Let go

• Early Risers – Tea/coffee quiet time
  7:00-745am – Gentle Yoga/ pranayama
  7:45-8am – letting Go Meditation
  8:00- 9am – Breakfast

BOOK DECEMBER RETREATS HERE

Awakening Through Tarot and Yoga – A Women’s Retreat

Feb 14 – 18  

April 4-9 2020 

April 12-16 2020

Daily Yoga & Meditation  | Local Healer visit  | Fire Ceremony | Temple Visit  | Massage x 2 | Healing Workshops  | Past Life Regression | Hiking | Beach Trip

Morning: Gentle Yoga or walking & Meditation, Breakfast, Massage, Counseling

Midday: Lunch, women’s circles and tarot workshops, hiking  We will explore self love journaling and basic meditation

Afternoon: massage and contemplation

Evening: Dinner, Yoga Nidra, Chanting, Silent Meditation, Dancing

Bookings include accommodation , meals and all activities. This retreat is suitable for women beginners or advanced in Yoga or tarot. Designed to to enhance their creativity in a spiritually nourishing environment. It is also for suitable for beginners who are wanting a relaxing and intimate environment with spiritually focused women and a deeper understanding of the Essence of Yoga and tarot.

These will be small and intimate groups of 6, as I feel this to be a more conducive environment for spiritual bonding and growth, rather than with large numbers.

All proceeds go towards WOMEN IN NEED PROJECT

Book Here

or contact me for more details

HOSTS

All our Hosts and Guides teachings are trauma sensitive and serve from a compassionate heart centre.

Nicola (Scotland)

Akhilanda yoga and massage founder Nic, brings her light and shares her heart with you to encourage you on your own unique path of self empowerment and self love through the practise of Yoga and Ayurveda. A former student and now assistant of Yoga Vini school in the Himalayas in India, Nic is passionate about sharing her knowledge and developing individual practises with focus on alignment, breath work, Ayurvedic concepts as well as overall mind and body awareness.

Nic is an Ayurvedic Therapist, which goes hand in hand beautifully with her classes as she encompasses massage elements and oils into relaxation asanas. Using mantra, meditation, pranayama and asana, Nic will create a safe and encouraging space for you to find your peace and harmony within, helping you to enjoy just enough silence to hear and listen to your own inner teacher.

Aakanksha (India)

Aakanksha is from Dharamshala, India and was raised in a traditional Indian household, I left my law practice some time ago as I was looking for more meaning and satisfaction in my life and pursued Yoga which has filled my life up to with great rewards.

Yoga and its principles came naturally to me and I orhinally completed my 500 hrs of YTT . I now specialize in Hatha Yoga, and can take classes in Vinyasa, Yin and Restorative (Iyengar) Yoga as well. I teach Pranayam,

Ayurveda, Meditation and Mantra Chanting as well. I have been teaching in a Yoga School in India (Mahi Yoga) and I am very excited to be helping other women to learn these ancient traditional practices.

Extras

In respect for Balinese traditions We are utilising the local body workers for daily massage treatment and the local drivers for all airport pickups and tours..

All sessions are non-compulsary and at your own will, however highly recommended for you to benefit fully and for a transformation of your inner and outer life.

Click here for more details – Rooms and prices

Meditation  and Yoga Retreat April 2020

Meditation | Yoga

The daily schedule consists of morning and evening restorative Yoga and  guided meditation. As well as evening Yoga Nidra and Heart opening meditation, mantra and chanting sessions. Meditations and body movement will focus on self care and trust, deepening compassion, arousing your inner voice and enlivening your spiritual centre.

All participation is optional as our retreat aims to promote freedom and natural personal rhythm.

Healing | Woman’s Circle

Sharing and healing circles for meeting your true nature and expression of your voice will be a daily option. These circles are carefully considered for the healing and vulnerability that we experience and our instructors are trained in holding space and nurturing your deeper feelings. This is often a deeply transformation and healing experience. Our meditation and asana practices prepare the body and the spirit for this transformation to occur in a more gentle and harmonious way.

Freedom dancing/movement  by candlelight (on alternate evenings).

Healing trip

The Balinese are deeply enriched in Hindu culture and a part of this is to offer gifts to the ‘Gods’ of nature.
They strongly believe that nature provides their beautiful land for them and to honor it they give daily blessing.
We are blessed to be attending a local traditional village family home with Kadek and his wife and mother, for
a lesson in these ‘offerings’ not far from the retreat centre but in an area that is uncommonly visited by tourists
and is considered a sacred area.

And, then be going to a temple for a Balinese healing ritual. It’s a magnificent experience going into the Balinese rural environment, richly colourful, and it will give us a taste of the real Balinese village atmosphere, you won’t want to go home :). You will need to bring some extra clothes for this experience as you will be getting wet as part of the ceremony .
We are expecting to leave for this after breakfast – The trip is 4 hrs in duration.

The trip is 4 hrs in duration.

Body Work

A daily massage will also be available by the local property body workers, (the best in town, apparently).

Ceremony | Woman’s Circle | Fire Dance

We will also be having a sharing circle one evening or afternoon and as we will be blessed with an auspicious (Balinese) full moon (June 3), this will include a fire ceremony and traditional Balinese dancing

Art Practices

Spirituality is a creative practices and art is a pathway to healing, self inquiry and/or deepening our consciousness. It allows us to tap into deeper parts of ourselves to uncover blocks, ideas or simply feelings that would otherwise seem unconscious. Mixed with meditative practices this can be a deep experience.We will be offering transformative art worhsops and circles in our art focused retreat.

Gita by the Pool

A dream come true! Megan will be doing Gita (Bhagavad) readings and/or readings from Sri Aurobindo’s ‘Synthesis of Yoga’, By the pool; with open discussion. Megan will also be doing one on one spiritual counseling session through out the retreat. It is encouraged to use these counseling sessions to share or move compassionately through any deep emotions or issues that may arise as one immerses themselves in themselves and the still environment. They also instruct on sustaining spiritual practice in ordinary life.

The Tao and Wu Wei

We encourage Wu Wei (Tao word meaning ‘doing nothing’) and are happy if you want to sit and just be or wander the property or lay by the pool. Each of us has our own healing needs, body rhythms as well as individual psyches (or soul) and life challenges (although we are all connected) and therefore we encourage each individual to move about the day as they will. Each retreat will have a day in the middle that will be for doing nothing (after the healing trip).

December 2019 RETREAT BOOK HERE

Thank You

We deeply appreciate your willingness to create positive change in your life and to step forward in your Yoga journey!

We wish you blessings and sweet nectar upon the healing and unfolding of your soul

Your Team
Essence of Bali

We have set prices for retreat packages 6 days @ $1350USpp shared, $1499USpp private and 7 days @ $1450US pp shared, $1599US pp Private to make it affordable for all. Max 6 women per retreat. All packages include accommodation, daily sessions yoga, meditation and women’s circles, art workshops, day trips, 3 daily meals and 2 massages.

Awakening the Spirit within June 1 – 6 2019

@ Rahasia Manis was a big success

An integrated program of, yoga, meditation, healing and nutrition. This retreat aims to provide women with a space to tap into their true nature and awaken their inner goddess through empowerment, self love, compassion and acceptance in a safe, nurturing and holistic environment. With an emphasis on bringing the divine into your everyday living 🙂

– Lena Watt, Katelyn DeCoste, Marketa, Megan Jackson and Aneesha Kozikova

Kate- Colorado

My dharma and why I teach yoga and meditation is to use my voice and guide other women to their voice and self.  I want women who have been afraid to be seen and heard to finally have a voice and be met there, to begin awareness of their inner self and thoughts and show kindness to those areas of themselves to begin to heal. -Kate

Lena – Canada

I am very passionate about everything I teach. I love to help women awaken their inner Goddess through empowerment, self love and compassion.I love working with the moon energy and incorporating in into my practices and teaching about this topic as well.

Megan – Australia

I discovered long ago it is my Karma to help others with an emphasis on women’s empowerment and my Dharma to unfold the mysteries within for the purpose of my Karma work.

Aneesha – Canada

I am very interested in women’s healing and spiritual growth. I really like goddesses. I like to explore different archetypes, what is their influence on women and how to blend them in our everyday life. Energy is very important to me.

Bali Yoga Retreat Intended Schedule

All sessions are non-compulsory and at your free will !

June 1 – 6 2019

OUR DECEMBER  RETREATS WILL BE FOCUSED ON SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT, HEALING AND ARTS PRACTICES

YOU CAN BOOK DECEMBER RETREATS HERE

One on one spiritual counselling and teachings on meditations and the significance of Aum in your spiritual development. with Megan are available throughout. Also satsangs/readings  on Upanishads for deeper understanding of the works of Yoga.

All our Hosts and Guides teachings are trauma sensitive and serve from a compassionate heart centre.

In respect for Balinese traditions We are utilising the local body workers for daily massage treatment and the local drivers for all airport pickups and tours..

All sessions are non-compulsary and at your own will, however highly recommended for you to benefit fully and for a transformation of your inner and outer life 🙂

Click here for more details – Rooms and prices

December 2019 RETREAT BOOK HERE

We wish you blessings and sweet nectar upon the healing and unfolding of your soul

Your Team
Essence of Bali