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Yoga & Spa
Retreat
an adventure in rejuvenation!
Feb 19 - Mar 5, 2025
Includes:
Daily Yoga Classes
Specialty Workshops
Daily Thai Yoga Massage
Personalized Ayurvedic Yoga Programs
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Visits to many amazing places all around the island:
Sacred Monkey Forest, Huge Waterfalls, Volcanoes,*
Sound Healing Pyramids, Cultural Events, World Famous Green School, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, and Much More!
"Balinese Style," if you know what it is, then you already know the type of place you would like to stay; and where you stay can play a very big part in your overall experience of Bali. Therefore, although we already have some great rooms already reserved for our guests, we are also perfectly fine with allowing our guess to choose their own lodging; especially if price is -or is not- an issue. For example, after the cost of a long flight to Bali, some people may need a very cheap place to stay; while others may want to take the opportunity to spend a little more and stay in an extra-magical place that would never be an option for them back home. (Therefore, some of the pics on this page are of our lodging, and some pics are examples of what you can find outside of what we provide). Nevertheless, we are certainly not leaving you on your own to find alternate lodging. If you want to choose one of the lodges we have already reserved, Great! It is already covered with your tuition! Or, if you want to look into some other options in the area, we are still here to help! We can give suggestions of amazing nearby places or even of super cheap (but awesome) international hostels. You will have to book an alternate facility yourself, but we will deduct the cost of our lodging facilities from the cost of this retreat.
Food
It may sound exaggerated, but so many of the restaurants in Ubud seem like holy places, too good to just eat there; nor do we. We love to hang out for as long as we can to soak in the atmosphere, just chillin' and enjoying the Balinese hospitality, which is second to none! Previously, meals were covered on our tours, but in Bali it just doesn't make sense. There are so many places you can go and the budget range is just as vast; though for most westerners the prices you find most anywhere will still seem pretty good. Expect to pay as low as $3 for a good meal on the low end, but if you pay $10 for a meal its probably going to be divine!
Flight Info
You will have to get your own flight, but a recent check on cheap0air.com (which also offers financing for flight purchases) and similar search engines is currently turning up flights that cost about $1550 -round trip- from Cincinnati. But, from larger airports, such as O'hare, it is less than $1200.
VISA On Arrival
There is a long list of countries, from around the world, wherein citizens usually do not need a pre-ordered VISA to enter Bali, but can opt for the V.O.A. instead. Check the list here.
Passport
If you don't have a passport you will want to start working on that pretty soon as it can take 4 to 6 weeks; and even longer if there are any glitches in the process.
Large outdoor balcony at Bali Moon
One of Gora guesthouse's pristine pools!
Large rooms at Kausala guesthouse
Investment!
Includes Lodging!
Early Bird Specials
Jan 1st ~ May 30th
$3000
*YTT Alumni ~ $1500
**7 Day Option $1500
June 1st ~ Sept 30th
$3250
*YTT Alumni ~ $1500
**7 Day Option $1625
Oct 1st ~ Jan 31st
$3500
*YTT Alumni ~ $1500
**7 Day Option $1750
*Alumni are those who have completed a 200 or 300hr yoga teacher training with us.
**Scroll down to learn more about the
7 Day Option
*Some events, such as trekking around a volcano and scuba diving are not in the interest of the whole group, therefore there are separate additional fees for certain activities.
Deposit
Price Includes $300 non-refundable deposit to hold one's spot until the balance is paid in full.
Above Prices Exclude:
Flight, Food and a few event entrance fees that may total around $50 - $75.
Lodging
Yes! If you opt for our lodging facilities, then your lodging costs are included with the above prices. However, you are not limited to our lodging options; and if you decide to find your own lodging you can deduct $250 from the above prices. Also, if you bring a roommate you can split the cost of the room. In other words, we will take $125 off the overall price of the retreat for both of you.
Want to find your own lodging?
Most people love the lodging options we provide, but there are some good reasons for finding your own; and the lady in the video below goes over a few of them. However, if you do this, please make sure you are not more than a 15 minute walk from our training campus.
Deposit and Refund Policy
Deposit is non-refundable (unless you opt for it within 60 days of the event), but can be used toward a future YTT, Thai Yoga Massage training or Yoga Retreat if you are unable to come to the initial training intended. Also, any amounts already paid towards the tuition of the training are technically non-refundable if the request for a refund is made within 60 days of the training commencement. However, if this were to happen, the amount can still be used towards a future training or retreat. Nevertheless, one can still request a refund after the 60 day deadline and we will do our best to grant it, or some portion of it. However, we will be under no obligation to do so; and, if we choose to do so, it could take up to 9 months for the full dispersal of the refund and it may come in increments. This is not because of a lack of sympathy for anyone who requests a refund, but as a necessity to protect the funds of the operation until it has been completed safely.
Pool at Casa Luna
Higher end lodging is adjacent to our campus at Casa Luna. Although, we do not offer lodging here, our guests do receive a 15% discount.
Contact us ASAP
if you have any questions, whatsoever, don't hesitate to contact us! There can be a lot involved in traveling to the other side of the world.
Once you contact us we will keep you updated on any other information you will need.
Hope to hear from you soon!
This video is 90% about Ubud, Bali (where our training and retreat take place) and at about 1:25 she begins to explain why I also make our lodging options optional. She also has lots of other great recommendations for Ubud. However, unless you come from a country where you are accustomed to driving on the left side of the road, I beg you not to follow her advice about getting a scooter; unless you also have lots of in-traffic scooter or motorcycle driving experience.
The 7 Day Yoga & Scuba Option
Feb 27 - Mar 5
This option is usually chosen by people who:
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don't have as much time to be away from home or work
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have been to Bali before (perhaps with us) and want to explore more things on their own this time.
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those who are in our Thai Yoga Massage Training; for, as their training ends, this second week of this Yoga & Spa Retreat is just beginning.
Thus, if you are already planning to take the 15 Day Yoga & Spa Retreat, these scuba and/or snorkeling options are already a part of the second week of the retreat. However, they are only options! You may decide to come along for the beautiful journey to the water (as Ubud is typically 90 minutes from any beach) but not dive nor snorkel (though most people that don't dive at least snorkel). In this case, you won't need to bring any extra money either. However, if you do want to dive (and are not already certified) you will need to pay for the scuba training; which includes taking a real dive (or 2) after you have been deemed "ready". However, every now and then someone decides not to dive when it's "go time." But usually when that happens the individual is not charged for the training and they are offered a snorkeling option instead.
Scuba training + 2 dives is usually around $70
Snorkeling is usually less than $7 (for equipment).
This Bali has lots of great places for scuba diving and snorkeling. In these videos you see a couple of our favorite. However, our team is soon to embark on a journey to explore some of Bali's other well known, and remarkably lesser known, places to dive. So if we find a place we think is even better we'll either go there instead or add it to our scuba itinerary. However, at most we will only visit 2 places (which might just remain the 2 places you see in these 2 videos). This is because it is recommended to have a few days break in between dives; especially if you are new to diving. And by the way, if you are new to diving, no worries, you will be thoroughly trained before your first dive and expert divers are always with you every meter of the way!
We plan to go to at least 2 locations for diving and/or snorkeling. So if you want to dive at both places you should plan on spending up to $150 (depending on whether you will need to repeat the dive training).
