1 week Ashtanga Intensive Retreat

 
 

Summary

De Moksha, an eco-friendly luxury resort in Bali in cooperation with Ashtanga Yoga Shala Rishikesh (www.aysrishikesh.com), brings you an exciting 1 week Ashtanga intensive retreat in Bali, led by top-notch Indian facilitators. During the retreat you will experience the magical energy of Bali, as our goal is not only to deepen your yoga practice, but also introduce you to the Balinese culture.

This retreat is the ideal program for beginners as well as for experienced practitioners whether one wishes to deepen the practice or to begin the Ashtanga journey. In the intensive course, practitioners will discover a lot of new information and develop skills to improve self-practice. 

  • We help students to build a solid practice based on the vinyasa system, applying bandhas, Drishti, and breath (pranayama).

  • Students are introduced to yoga philosophy and main ancient yoga texts as it gives a strong the theoretical foundation of the practice 

This one-week course for dedicated Mysore practitioners shows you how to fully integrate practices of Ashtanga Mysore Yoga. This week is all about learning the proper techniques to practice Primary series. Each day will begin with the morning my-sore style. We will have daily yoga philosophy session, a daily alignment workshop and there will be daily mantra/Kirtan sessions for you to join, which will during the week be lead by a harmonium player.  

You will be introduced to Balinese culture as your retreat will start off with a traditional Balinese personal purification ceremony, you will do a trek through enchanting rice fields to end up at the world renowned Tanah Lot temple, where you will enjoy sunset. Last but not least you will enjoy a Balinese cooking class under the guidance of De Moksha’s experienced kitchen team.

It’s a full and exciting program you will spend at a luxurious eco-friendly boutique resort and did we forget to mention the free 90-minute spa treatment at the in-house spa?

Join us in beautiful Bali for this journey of a lifetime. We look forward to practicing with you! 

Highlights

  • Led by a top-notch team of experienced teachers from Ashtanga Yoga Shala Rishikesh

  • Increase your mindfulness with our meditation program

  • Deepen your knowledge of Ashtanga in all its aspects

  • Receive a deeper knowledge of yoga philosophy

  • Experience life on a tropical island Bali and learn about its culture

  • Magical venue surrounded by raw tropical nature and amazing views

  • Healthy and delicious vegetarian, pescetarian, vegan meals

  • 7 nights accommodation

  • Your personal ‘Melukat’ purification ceremony to kick off the event 


What skill level is required for this training?

•  Beginner
•  Intermediate
•  Advanced

 

Who will be teaching me?

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What does a day look like in this retreat?

No classes will be taken on Sundays. On those days, the students can participate in the school excursions, and travel to spellbinding places in Bali.

06:30h – 07:00h    Pranayama
07:00h – 08:30h    Ashtanga Yoga (mysore style)
08:45h – 09:30h    Breakfast
10:00h – 11:30h    Yoga Philosophy
11:30h – 13:00h    Free time
13:00h – 14:00h    Lunch
14:00h – 16:00h    Self Study/Rest/cultural activity (vary by day)
16:15h – 17:45h    Alignment workshop
18:00h – 18:45h    Mantra/meditation (Kirtan twice a week)
19:15h – 20:00h    Dinner
21:30                       Lights off


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How much does the training cost?

Shared Room US$1,245
Private Room US$1,545
Private Room, with private pool US$1,775

Upon registration you will be asked to pay a 20% commitment fee; please note that this commitment fee is subject to the following refunding rules;

50% refund if cancelled > 60 days before the start of the retreat
No refund if cancellation happens less than 60 days before the start of the retreat.

The remaining balance can be paid when you check-in for the retreat.

When are you running this training?

January 8 - January 15, 2023
January 15 - January 22, 2023
January 22 - January 29, 2023
January 29 - February 5, 2023
June 4 - June 11, 2023
June 11 - June 18, 2023
June 18 - June 25, 2023
June 25 - July 2, 2023
July 2 - July 9, 2023
July 9 - July 16, 2023
July 16 - July 23, 2023
July 23 - July 30, 2023

What’s included in the price?

7 nights of accommodation
Three meals per day
Coffee, tea, water
Airport pickup and drop-off
Excursions
Course fee + all materials
Musician for Kirtan session (2x a week)
Balinese healing ceremony (melukat)
1x 90 minute spa treatment