| Bali Retreat: Yoga and the Art of Seeing |
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with Jennifer Prugh
Join Jennifer Prugh at Kumara, a retreat center just outside of the town of Ubud, the artistic center of the Indonesian island of Bali. You will experience Bali’s panoramic views, its rice paddies, villages, arts and crafts, ancient temples and be surrounded by beautiful mountains. Once a Prince’s palace, the Kumara retreat center is located in the hills just 1.5 kilometers from the heart of Ubud, where famous artists and writers from the world over have found peace and serenity. We will be utilizing our yoga practice and the craft of photography as a medium in which to perceive the world in new ways. No photographic experience is necessary and yoga is open to all levels of practice.
“Journey into Nature and Fall in Love with the Balinese Culture” Surrounded by jungles and rice fields, the resort has a large yoga room, 2 swimming pools, a large open pavilion looking onto a gorge and river, dining room, lush gardens and wonderful views of the rice fields. There is a spa which offers high quality treatments which include their renowned Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara Massage The YogaOur yoga practice will include asana, pranayama and meditation. The morning class will be a vinyasa class while the evening will conclude with gentle yoga. The classes will be accessible to everyone - beginner or seasoned practitioner.  ExcursionsExcursions will include a purification ceremony at Tirta empul, Bali’s most sacred water ceremony which is performed at night. It is an experience that everyone enjoys and remembers. A Balinese priest will carry the prayers, offerings and sarongs for the prayers and a cotton sarong for the purification, ginger tea and snack will follow the ceremony. One morning we will witness the sunrise at the Volcano in Kintamani. We will hold our yoga session on the mountain and also eat breakfast. We can return by car or by bicycle, a beautiful way to see the Balinese countryside. During the descent, we will stop at a traditional village to witness the way of life in the mountains of Bali. We will also experience the beauty of Lembongan Island, just off the coast of Bali. After arriving to the island by motor boat, we will spend the day relaxing on the white sand beaches or snorkeling in the crystal blue water. Our souls will be nourished by the magic of this wondrous bit of paradise. AccommodationsAll accommodations are shared accommodations with the exception of three single rooms available for booking.
Sample Daily Schedule
Schedule will vary to accommodate excursions.
Facilities and Services
All guest rooms are appointed with:
Included in the Price of the TripSix nights shared accommodations, two meals daily, at least three excursions and two daily yoga classes. It also includes a spa treatment called ‘mandi lulur’ which is a massage, body scrub and therapeutic bath. Ground transportation to and from the airport will be provided on arrival and departure days. Please be sure to check the times before purchasing your airline tickets. We recommend booking your flights soon for great prices. Additional CostsWe recommend looking for tickets at Expedia.com or Orbitz.com. You may wish to arrive a few days early or plan to stay a while after the program to explore Bali. While at Zen Bali, you may wish to treat yourself to a variety of health and wellness services. Appointments may be scheduled upon arrival. In addition you should be aware of the following costs:
To Register for the RetreatTo register, mail a non-refundable $600.00 check payable to Jennifer Prugh to the address below. Final PaymentThe final payment will be due on August 1st, 2010. Contact Information:Jennifer Prugh |
