RETURN TO BLISS — BALI YOGA RETREAT
CANGGU, BALI
Yoga Retreat in Bali
29 April - 7 of May 2024 — taught by Mick Barnes
After experiencing absolute bliss last year, it is no surprise we are going back.
Get away from the hustle and bustle of regular routines and come with us to this spectacular pocket of serenity amongst the chaotic vibrancy of Canggu.
The full 7 days of morning and afternoon yoga practice will really get things moving. And what a luxury to be able to put away the chores and responsibilities for a week and take time for ourselves.
Contact Liza with any inquiries.
INCLUDED:
2 Yoga Classes a day
Daily Breakfast
4 Group Dinner onsite
1 Massage Session
Chosen Accommodation
Transfer to/from the airport
ON REQUEST:
Scooter Rental - delivered to your doorstep
Additional Massage Session
Traditional Healing (Pak Sirkus, one of Bali’s most respected healers, just happens to live a couple of doors down the street)
Lunches or additional dinners onsite
Assistance with selection of places to eat/drink/see
Mick Barnes is an internationally known yoga teacher with 20 years of experience, the founder and director of The Yoga Factory in Sydney.
He teaches from his experience of which he's had wild and many and from the knowledge of suffering and the way out.
Mick has an amusing but powerful character and certainly doesn’t pretend to be a “saint” modern-day yogi. Mick is honest, bold, old school but also fun and this mixture somehow empowers so many people. The way he approaches teaching is so different to what is known these days as “teaching of yoga”. Mick communicates traditional teachings of yoga, the way they should be taught: properly, gradually, step by step, with the address of individual body differences.
He emphasises the importance of regularity and discipline as without it yoga can’t be learned and the goal of yoga can’t be achieved. Mick does not sell promises or tell people to wear this, eat that, worship gurus, nor entice people to think that change and the whole yogic transformation will come about by just fitting in and adopting the behaviours. He asks the students to work hard, front up, to not be lazy, be accountable, but at the same time enjoy their lives.
For the last 20 years Mick has practiced continually. He has owned several successful yoga schools in Sydney, facilitates TYF’s teacher training that produces the best, most competent teachers in Sydney. He is also an in-demand facilitator at Ulpotha, Sri Lanka—one of the world’s best retreat facilities, and has been repeatedly invited to teach all around the world, from New York, to Europe, to all around Asia.
Mick is a rarity in contemporary yoga context and his experience and ability to communicate the teachings is worth travelling across the oceans for.
ABOUT THE TEACHER
OUR PLAN
29th of April — ARRIVAL DAY
Upon arrival, you will be greeted with refreshments and light snacks and will proceed to settle in at your own pace.
30th of April
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Brief Welcome Session
Afternoon Restorative Yoga Practice
Group Dinner
1st of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Workshop
2nd of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Pranayama + Guided Meditation
3rd of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Workshop
Group Dinner
4th of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Asana Lab
5th of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Workshop
6th of May
2-hour Morning Yoga Practice
Breakfast
Afternoon Practice, Round up + Questions
Farewell Group Dinner
7th of May — DEPARTURE DAY
Meditation
Breakfast
Departure by 11 am
PRACTICE
During this yoga retreat, our morning practice will be 2 hours. Each day you will be encouraged to do asana, inversion, kriya, pranayama, meditation and a soothing savasana.
You can work as deep and strong as you like or prefer to take it a little easier. Classes will vary each day depending on the students and the energy among us. Mick will make sure the needs of all are taken into account so the experience is very inclusive for all.
Arvo practice will be 1 - 1,5 hours. We will use pranayama and meditation techniques to enhance our ability to quieten the mind. We will also do some asana breakdown and workshop-style sessions. Questions will be answered and things related to yoga explored. Really enjoyable afternoons to be had by all.
LOCATION
Canggu is the centre of the world. Or so some people say. Regardless of whether that’s an overstatement, there is no doubt it is a pretty special place, where the old and the new, tranquillity and commotion, east and west result in a dynamic cultural experience like no other.
We will be tucked away in a little pocket of serenity close enough to hustle and bustle with its ever-growing amount of places to go out to art galleries, cafes, bars, restaurants- you name it.
You can possibly not imagine a better location to explore this part of Bali and have a bit of everything.
ACCOMODATION
This is not a regular commercial retreat centre, this is a cherished home that is generously being shared with others. This means that every nook and cranny is filled with love, and attention and has a history.
The house consists of the main house and smaller huts situated around the property.
Each room is different but they are all as beautiful as one another.
You can choose from the variety of options (you can request photos of each room by contacting Liza):
The Main Bedroom - is a king + ensuite room just off the living and dining area of the main house.
The Pool Room - is another king + ensuite room downstairs of the main house with the doors opening onto the pool.
The Java House - king + ensuite room located outside of the main house as a separate dwelling, which allows for more privacy.
Zen Cottage - is a small separate dwelling located closer to the entrance of the property. It has a double bed and shares a bathroom with Birds Nest room.
Birds Nest - hidden on top of the main house is a stunning Birds Nest room. It is small but is very special. It shares a bathroom with Zen Cottage.
Sumatra House - set on stilts above the rolling green terrace, queen size bed, shares a bathroom with Garden Hut.
Garden Hut - set on stilts above the rolling green terrace, single bed, shares a bathroom with Sumatra House.
FOOD
Breakfasts are offered daily.
Three group dinners are organised for us all to enjoy each other’s company and share stories and moments of joy outside of the space of practice.
Lunches are not included to allow for flexibility in case you would like to go out and explore the area and eat out at one of the million incredible cafes and restaurants around. However, if you decide to stay in and laze by the pool (we don’t blame you, it’s stunning) - experienced local cooks are available on-site and lunch can be organised on a day at a small additional expense.
We can also organise for you to have dinners on-site in addition to days group dinners are scheduled for. This will include an additional fee.
Canggu and surrounding areas offer a mind-blowing amount of dining options. If you wish to eat out we can assist by sharing a list of our favourite places and organise bookings.
PRICE
3000 AUD per person / SOLD OUT FOR ON-SITE STAY
Double occupancy (ensuite bathroom; couples can choose a king bed option)
OR
Single Occupancy (detached shared bathroom)
When the retreat is sold out for an on-site stay, you can still participate (classes+meals) if staying outside the residence.
Contact Liza with any inquiries.
REFUNDS AND CANCELLATIONS
Please note that all bookings are non-refundable.
In the case of retreat cancellation from our side, all payments will be refunded in full.