6 Days Active Yoga Retreats in Bali

Each day is different, taking you into our local area to discover parts of Bali that most travellers dont get to experience - jungle treks, cycling, sunrise volcano climb, canyon tubing. We believe in balance. Your body will appreciate the restorative yoga sessions at the end of each day. The benefits of soaking in the hot springs and relaxing with a traditional Balinese massage are well deserved. Our fresh, authentic village style food will nourish and delight you. Just hanging out in our swinging chairs looking out over the rice paddies is time well spent.

Worried that you are new to yoga? Dont be. This retreat is here to help you start your yoga journey, or deepen your practice for those who already have made yoga part of their daily lives.

Schedule:

• Day 1
• 14:00 - Group transfers from Ubud.
• 15:00 - Settle in with a welcome lemongrass tea and introduction to the program
• 19:00 - Dinner Balinese style
• Day 2
• 06:30 - Optional early morning walk
• 08:00 - Breakfast
• Morning program - Trek/tubing adventure
• 12:30 - Lunch
• Afternoon program - Blissful body massages
• 17:30 - Yoga
• 19:30 - Dinner
• Day 3
• 06:30 - Optional early morning walk
• 08:00 - Juice and fruit snack
• 08:30 - Full day cycling tour including breakfast and lunch
• 17:30 - Yoga
• 19:30 - Dinner
• Day 4
• 06:30 - Optional early morning walk
• 08:00 - Breakfast
• 10:30 - Kitchen spa class
• 13:00 - Lunch
• Afternoon free time
• 15:00 - Yoga
• 18:30 - Dinner
• Day 5
• 03:00 - Depart for our sunrise volcano climb complete with a rejuvenating visit to the hot springs
• 12:00 - Lunch at an organic restaurant overlooking the crater
• Afternoon rest time *optional massages
• 16:00 - Yoga
• 18:00 - Sunset drinks and celebration dinner
• Day 6
• 05:30 - Sunrise walk/trek with a breakfast snack
• 08:30 - Yoga
• 10:30 - Leisurely farewell breakfast
• 11:30 - End of retreat. Group transfers to Ubud.

Optional early morning walks with Karen

A leisurely stroll to get the body moving or a power paced session to get the heart rate going. It's a beautiful time of the day to be out and about taking in the morning peace and light.

Yoga sessions

Gabi will be guiding you through a 90-minute yoga session, working on traditional asanas and pranayama breathing techniques. Dont worry if you are a beginner, all levels of experience are catered for.

Jungle trek and canyon tubing adventure

On our four-hour trek adventure we cross ravines, walk through rice paddies, traverse local farms and have some fun canyon tubing down a section of river. We refuel with some lunch before heading home on the uphill trek out to our village. Its a great way to see local life whilst also challenging your fitness and enjoying spectacular scenery. Be prepared to get muddy and wet at times!

Bike trip

Explore the back roads of Bali on a guided bike tour stopping at villages and places of cultural interest. Its mainly downhill and there is a support vehicle if you need a break. Suitable for all riders. A delicious breakfast and lunch is included.

The volcano climb - Mt. Batur

This is an exciting and challenging day. Anyone with an average level of fitness can achieve the goal of getting to the top by sunrise. It is a very outdoors experience, walking on steep footpaths, walking by torchlight for the first hour and the last km is quite steep. Reaching the top makes it all worthwhile. Take home a great sense of achievement and some amazing photos.

There will be two to three guides with the group. They are very experienced and very helpful. They are there to give you a hand up if you need it. Usually a group breaks into different paces and the guides split up accordingly. It is not a problem to walk at a slower pace, as you wont hold up others who may want to steam ahead. We have time to relax at the top, so its not a race. Its usually around a 4-5 hour round trip.

Once you are soaking in the lakeside hot springs, the 3am wake-up call will be a distant memory!

Kitchen spa class

Our kitchen is not only the source of wonderful food but it also provides us with delicious body scrubs throughout the retreat. Wayan, our extraordinary body therapist will share her secrets. Learn how to whip up a body scrub, hair treatment or facemask using ingredients such as turmeric, wild honey, ginger, avocado, papaya & coconut. Getting your glow on just get easier.

Massages and body treatments

Your program includes a 45 minutes Balinese massage. There will be free time to book yourself into additional revitalizing treatments during your stay. Perfect for the rest times in the program.

Ayung Sari Indah loosely translates to the beautiful sweet nectar of the Ayung. When we first started creating Ayung Sari Indah, the sound of the Ayung River running through the ravine below our land, was the inspiration for Wayan.

Many years have passed since we built our first basic hut overlooking the mountains and river. It was just a place to sleep, without access to electricity or running water. Gradually, one bungalow at a time, Wayan, a Balinese artist, has created an escape.

The sound of running water continues to inspire, as Wayan works on creating Suara Air the next stage in the life of Ayung Sari Indah. Translating to the sound of water Wayans dream is to build a forest around us, with the sound of running water wherever you go. The water reminds us that movement and change is continual. Ayung Sari Indah is a place to escape the hustle and bustle of life, treating the senses and enriching your life. It is our Bali life that we choose to share with guests, family and friends.

The retreat will be held at Ayung Sari Indah. Life revolves around farming in the village. Made up of a series of family compounds, a school, a few warungs (local stores), the banjar (community meeting place) and temples, the village is surrounded by terraced rice paddies, family farms and jungle filled ravines. Houses are basic, smoky kitchens are fuelled by wood fires, public waterways are used for bathing and washing clothes. Mobile phones, motorbikes and televisions are the modern day additions. We are part of this community.

We live our life with respect to local customs and culture. You will see many daily rituals and ceremonies taking place around you. We invite our guests to accompany us to local ceremonies, where appropriate. You will be made to feel very welcome. We just ask that you dress appropriately, have an open mind and respect local traditions. You will be sharing a very unique Balinese cultural experience.

Bungalows

Our eight bungalows are set amongst our gardens and rice paddies. Built from local bamboo, stone and timber with grass roofs, they are very simple and acknowledge traditional style. Each one has its own character, every view different.

We call it simple luxury.

The bungalows are simple sleeping rooms. Its cool at night, so we have no need for ac or ceiling fans. The private bathrooms are outdoors surrounded by lush gardens.

Whilst your bungalow is your space for privacy, there are many places to kick back and relax throughout the property. Bring your book, settle into the cushions, and relax in the bale overlooking the rice paddies. Or escape to the daybed in our library for an afternoon nap. Stretch out in the yoga bale in between sessions or take a walk down to our warung and have a coffee with our local friends.

You wont find mini bars or wide screens in your room. Your bungalow is a haven away from that world. This is your chance to sit on your balcony, drinking our fresh lemongrass tea, taking in your surrounds.

Activities Activities Cycling nearby Hiking nearby Hiking trail nearby Massage Mountain walking/trekking nearby Spa

General General Balcony Garden

Services Services Library Shop

Meals are a time for sharing. Fresh, authentic village style Balinese dishes are served at our communal dining table in the rice paddies. We stay in tune with the seasons, using as much fresh produce as possible from our garden, surrounding farms and the local market.

In our village, life revolves around the cycle of planting, harvesting and drying rice. Rice appears at every meal. It is the simple food, to balance the complex, spicy tastes of the accompanying chicken, fish, pork and vegetable dishes. Fresh tropical fruit and sweet Balinese treats finish each meal.

We have a simple village style kitchen. Fresh spices are ground daily with a mortar and pestle, satays are grilled over a fire of coconut husks. Ingredients arent really measured. Flavours, as well as, the level of sweetness or spiciness of a dish, change daily, depending on whose cooking, availability of produce and whos eating. Some like it spicier than others.

Balinese massage - 1 hour

Price: 200,000 IDR

A Balinese genuine heritage, the Balinese massage is unique blends of deep stroke massage, using pressure points and stretching technique to reduce stress and muscle aches. Recommended fro those who prefer a firm massage.

Relaxing massage - 1 hour

Price: 250,000 IDR

Relaxing massage techniques work to soothe damaged tissue, and relieve strained muscle and joint pain. The boost to your circulation will help reduce stress and rebalance your body, and the aromatic oils can also boost your mood, as this massage targets deeper layers of muscle and boost circulation.

Energi massage - 1 hour

Price: 250,000 IDR

This firm and deeps stroke massage treatment is performed using elbow pressure to restore depleted energy levels and release emotional tension, relive stress as well as muscular aches and pains. The treatment ends by applying warm palms in positive energy to your head and back.

Foot reflexologi - 1 hour

Price: 200,000 IDR

The ancient art of healing, using thumb and finger pressure on parts of the feet, which corresponds to various parts of your body. Reflexology relieves tension, stress and stimulates the nervous system.

Facial deluxe - 1 hour 15 minutes

Price: 200,000 IDR

This treatment focuses on the use of pure and natural ingredients known for their nourishing properties such as candlenut, lemon, honey, avocado and cucumber. Ear candling and a revitalizing neck and shoulder massage is included.

Facial - 1 hour

• Price: 140,000 IDR
• A rejuvenating facial using natural ingredients as used in the deluxe treatment. Neck and shoulder massage is included.

• 6 days/5 nights food and accommodation
• Group transfers to/from Ubud
• All activities on the program
• 1 Balinese massage per person

• Flights to/from Bali
• Travel insurance
• Bottled drinks such as water, soft drinks, beer
• Personal laundry
• Extra massages and body treatments at Sharing Bali
• Extra tours, transport, massages, spa treatments outside the program
• Personal expenses to be paid in cash at the end of retreat (laundry, drinks, etc).

Transfers

Your package includes group transfers to/from the retreat. We pick up/drop off at specified times from Ubud. You will be advised of group transfer arrangements once all guest details are confirmed. Private transfers to/from the airport or other hotels may be organized for you at additional cost.

Group size

• Minimum 4 persons.

Mobile communication information

We have mobile phone reception, but no landlines or Wi-Fi. Ensure that global roaming is organized to your phone before you leave home.

Indonesia code is +62

To use your phone with a local sim card do the following:

Your phone must be unlocked and ready to accept a new sim card before you leave home.

Bring the device to release the sim card on your iPhone.

IPhone4 users have to have the sim card cut down - the card sellers usually do this for you.

Best to buy the new sim card and phone credit before you arrive at Ayung Sari Indah. You can buy these at the airport from a kiosk that sells drinks, etc. We can buy more phone credit for you as needed.

Admission requirements

• Please bring a photocopy of your passport photo page for local registration purposes.

Dressing information

For walks: Sports shoes, comfortable walking clothes or workout gear.

For yoga sessions: Comfortable stretch pants and Ts.

For walks and treks: Workout gear works best. Bring gear, including sport shoes that you dont mind getting wet and dirty at times.

For volcano climb / hot springs: Its very cool when you start, but you will soon be warm. Wear layers. A nylon wind jacket is a good idea. Sport shoes are ok, but some people feel more comfortable in light hiking boots.

Shoes: We spend a lot of time outdoors, so pack suitable sandals or thongs. Preferably bring 2 pairs of sport shoes as this allows time for one pair to dry if necessary. Old shoes are best!

Lightweight casual clothes for the tropics.

Long sleeve sweater/t and pants for the surprisingly cool evenings/early mornings

Sleep in whatever is comfortable for cool nights.

What to bring

Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, umbrella, insect repellent, refillable water bottle, swimming gear, reusable shopping bag or daypack, small torch, 2 refillable water bottles (or camelpak if you have one), camera, batteries, book, adaptor suitable for Indonesia (optional).

Special menu request

Meals are a delightful time at sharing Bali. We all eat together and our style is genuine village style Balinese food. Spicy vegetable, fish or chicken dishes accompany rice. Fruit is served with every meal. No preservatives, nothing packaged but just fresh food.

Please confirm with Sharing Bali for any special dietary needs before booking. For safety reasons Sharing Bali is unable to accept guests who have a fatal allergy to any foods. Sharing Bali is not equipped to serve separate meals.

The only alcohol we serve is the local beer. Bring your own wine, as it is difficult and expensive to buy locally. We can provide juices, tonic, soda etc. for you to mix with your own spirits.

Passport / visa

• Ensure that your passport is valid for 6 months with 1 empty page. Check the visa requirements for your nationality.

Vaccination

You should seek your own medical advice prior to travelling. We recommend taking sensible precautions against mosquito by using personal insect repellent. You will notice the mosquitos are more prevalent in the hotter beach areas.

Medical information

Medical questionnaire/waiver to be submitted. Be responsible about any medical conditions you may have. Pack your medications and prescriptions as necessary.

Our staff and guides provide a lot of assistance when needed on our treks to keep everyone as safe as possible as our treks and outdoor activities are quite adventurous. You dont need to be the fittest or the fastest but you do need to have a general level of fitness and enough mobility to be able to undertake a minimum 1-hour hilly hike unassisted.

Sharing Bali reserves the right to refuse to take clients on any of our treks/activities if they consider that your health/injuries are likely to present a risk to yourself and others in the group. Please respect their experience and acknowledge that your health and happiness is their priority.

If you have injuries that considerably reduce your mobility, especially on hills, it may be best give yourself time to recover from the injury and book your trip at a later date when you will be guaranteed to enjoy the experience.

Important information

Local currency is Rupiah and the exchange rate does fluctuate. It is easy to change money, so, dont bother trying to get Rupiah in Australia. ATM and currency exchange is available at the airport. (No facilities at the retreat) You will only need cash for your extras whilst on retreat.

Only drink from bottled water, including cleaning your teeth.

Additional information

• For more information, ask your questions directly to Sharing Bali who will be happy to assist you. Simply click on the Contact Organizer button to send a message.

Payment

A non-refundable deposit of 500 AUD per person is required within 7 days of booking being made. Full payment is required 30 days prior to arrival. Cancellation fees may apply.

 

Cancellation

All funds are non-refundable if a guest chooses to cancel within 30 days of retreat start date.

 

Refunds/credits will not be given after journey commencement, even if services, activities or meals are unused or cancelled for any reason.

 

Travel insurance information

Make sure you have travel insurance. Travel Insurance is mandatory for all of our guests. We are not liable for personal injury, death, damage to property or other loss whether arising from accident, cancellations, delays or any other matter beyond our control. Participants should insure against all such possibilities. All participants participate at their own risk.