10 days in deep devotion and sadhana…this immersive retreat set high in the mountains of remote North Bali will suit dedicated practitioners who would like to deepen their relationship to Yoga and the Self.
We will explore Dhāraṇās from theVijñāna-bhairava-tantra & Nāda Yoga (sacred sound) inviting fascinating enquiry into the nature of the subtle body, as well as daily puja & recitation of mantra to the Goddess. Each day will include a Hatha Yoga practice (asana, pranayama, bandha, kriya & meditation) as well as one (or sometimes 2) deepening workshops (including Ecstatic Breathwork, Self-enquiry Process and Yoga Nidra).
Over the 10 days, we will share two incredibly powerful and transformational Havan fire ceremonies, as well as excursions to the Sacred Water Temple, a wonderful & iconic local Tejakula restaurant, a beautiful waterfall, and, a sunrise boating adventure with dolphins!
Our March Retreat falls over Nyepi - the Balinese New Year. The 29th of March is a sacred day of silence and is honoured throughout all of Bali. This is an incredibly auspicious time to be in practice together and we will observe the traditional customs, integrating this powerful celebration and ceremony into our our Retreat program.
Nataraj & Uma are united in their love and dedication to the path of Yoga, this retreat is an extension of this devotion…and you are warmly invited to share this truly unique opportunity to dive deep into Yoga sadhana, puja and self enquiry.
If you are ready for something truly expansive and transformative, and want an authentic, embodied experience of Tantra & Bhakti, we make this offering straight from our hearts to yours...this will be a truly unforgettable experience -
REtreat inclusions:
10 days/9 nights at magical Gaia Abasan Mountain Retreat Tejakula
full immersive schedule with 2 facilitators including puja, asana, pranayama, mantra, myth, meditation, mudra, fire ceremony & kirtan.
Beautiful mountain accomodation set in deep nature
1 month preparation sadhana (1 group online session) & 1 month integration (2 GROUP online sessions post retreat).
all meals & snacks (organic, plant based, divine!)
transfers from Ubud
adventures & excursions (optional), including waterfalls, sunrise boat trip to swim with dolphins & traditional Balinese Water Temple blessing
COST:
private rooms $4125* (limited availability)
double / twin share $3630*
(gst included)
*these prices are inclusive of the early bird discount. This offer ends on November 30th 2024, and $300 will be added after this date
payment plans are welcome
Places are strictly limited… hold your place with a $550 DeposiT
Schedule Sample:
an average day might look like…
5.30am wake up, tea, silent meditation
6am Group Mantra, meditation & devotional Ceremony
7-7.30am quiet break for tea & journalling
7.30-9am - Hatha Yoga Practice (asana, pranayama, bandha, kriya & meditation)
9am breakfast & break time
10.30am Puja
11am-1pm Workshop/ Session (including Dhāraṇās, Ecstatic Breathwork, Self-enquiry Process and Yoga Nidra)
1pm Lunch & break
afternoon break time for massages, pool lounging etc
4-6pm Workshop/ Session (including Dhāraṇās, Ecstatic Breathwork, Self-enquiry Process and Yoga Nidra)
6.15pm Chanting before dinner
6.30pm Dinner & break
7.30-8.30pm Story, Singing & Satsang. Exploring mythology as an avenue for self enquiry, as well as joyful kirtan. *please note 2 of these sessions will be longer for fire ceremony, and we will have a night off too.