"Light Up Like Lakshmi" Yoga Retreat in Bali, Indonesia.
POST PONEDAPRIL 2021 - dates TBC very soon!Did you know you are made of star dust? Did you perhaps forget that for a while? Let me re-treat you, let me remind you that you are Lakshmi - a goddess of light, love and abundance.
Six days away at the "Light Up Your Lakshmi" retreat will rekindle your flame, regain your centre and reclaim your energy. After a week away on the "Island of the Gods" you will be ready to step back to your beautiful, crazy, unpredictable life with both more vigour and grace! Some of you are reading this and thinking .... yes I want some of that! And feel ready to sign up immediately. Others of you will be feeling less ... maybe your light has got a little lost, maybe you are feeling disempowered and quite frankly just downright tired? This is the perfect chance for you to feed and restore that lack lustre flame, connect to who you are and return feeling inspired and energised. |
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Awakening your inner light
Sunrise at Shanti Agung
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Let me introduce you to Bali, it feels like a second home to me. Having lived in Asia for 11 years, I've visited many times and feel like its a dream come true to be able to share this magical place with you!
This very spiritual island provides the perfect, peaceful back drop for you to take time away to rekindle your flame. A week provides the luxury of time to dive deeper into the essence of yoga, and truly listen a-while to your soul. You will draw energy and inspiration from my myth and story telling of Lakshmi and her divine light, enabling you to shine brighter in life! Explore and deepen your yoga practice with daily Anusara® Yoga, pranayama and meditation, and feed your body with nutritious organic, vegetarian food all freshly made at Shanti Agung. No cooking for a week - yay! |
BALI - Island of the Gods
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Bali is a magical Indonesian island known for its iconic rice paddies, stunning forested mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to a unique form of Hinduism and mystical temples and religious sites such as the cliffside Uluwatu Temple and the water blessings at Tirta Empul. As you walk around this serene island you will never be far from the sounds of Gamelan music, Barong dancing and the heavy scent of incense in the air.
Bali is working hard to become a plastic free, green and environmentally aware country. Vegetarian and organic restaurants abound in the spiritual centre of Ubud, and eating well here is a given - even the delicious locally produced chocolate is 100% organic! |
The Yoga ...
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Through our daily Anusara® yoga practice, together we will listen to stories and hear of the aspects of Lakshmi and her tejase (divine sparkle). Hear how these ancient myths are not just dusty, old stories but messages that are directly relatable to YOUR life story. We will take time to both nuture your flame, and also find the courage to buff it up and shine it out with more courage and conviction!
We will delve into 2 inspiring yoga practices most days - an energising practice in the morning before breakfast, and a restorative & meditative, nourishing practice in the evening as the sun goes down. There will also be (optional) early morning meditations and an evening yoga nidra to truly find a place of inner, silence and stillness and the best nights sleep ever! Join me and re-kindle your flame! |
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Shanti Agung - your home for the week
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Shanti Agung Pantai is close to Candi Dasa in the small town of Jasri on the East coast of Bali. It is built amongst a 100 year old coconut forest, in the enchanting traditional Balinese Style. In addition to a wide open yoga shala and a meditation space, facilities include a small swimming pool for you to enjoy, inviting 'hang out' communal areas and large, relaxing gardens overlooking the sea. Soak up the atmosphere in any way you choose during your free time.
This is not a luxury resort, but all rooms are purposefully kept simple, clean and all are twin shared (limited number of single occupancy for a supplementary charge). This is a charming, no-frills, back to nature, eco-friendly resort. The calming environment will soon have you relaxed and breathing deeper. |
There is nothing quite like practicing yoga in an open shala - I used to teach like this for 10 years. As you move feel the island warmth on your skin, breath deeper than ever before as you move and smell the incense drifting in from the local temple, as well as the sounds and smells of the sea right beside us. Hear the natural jungle sound track you are surrounded by it all. You will find you just absorb the stilling energy of this peace filled island without even really trying, it just sucks you in! And after a 2 hour practice here you are guaranteed the sweetest savasana ever!
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After yoga ... at the resort
Pool and sunset at Shanti Agung
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This is a simple, no frills, ease-filled resort.
Between yoga practices you can choose to be active (see below) or choose to simply be still and quite and soak up the peace. Remember that book you've been wanting to read for ages? Bring it with you and relax by the pool at Shanti Agung, or maybe sit in the charming gardens with it. You choose, because in the afternoons its free time for you to do exactly as YOU please. Maybe chill with a friend or sit easy in your own company. Our group will be small enough for you to be alone, but never lonely. I will also be organising a couple of trips and a meal out one evening. Totally up to you if you'd like to join in or not. This is your time. |
After yoga ..... activities
You are very welcome to relax by the pool with a book at Shanti Agung in our free time. But you may also want to explore this enchanting island a little further ....
Markets GaloreMarkets are a car ride away, and we can help you organise a lift into Ubud to shop in the many craft shops, feast in the organic eateries or even visit the cheeky monkeys in the sacred Monkey Forest Temple.
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Explore the islands hidden natural gemsFrom natural are pools to swim in a short walk away, to rice paddies to explore close by. Want more adventure? Climb Mount Agung (if you fancy a 5am start!) Some activities are free, some will cost you some extra Rupiah.
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Temples and FestivalsThere are many temples close by to Shanti Agung for you to visit. Further afield is the water blessing at Tirta Empul, and world famous temples at Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. Trips can be arranged for you.
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Delicious and Nutritious Food
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The chefs at Shanti Agung will nourish your body and soul with three wholesome, organic meals every day. In addition there will be a daily fruit, snacks, teas and unlimited water. I'm looking forward to introducing you to Dragon Fruit, Rambutan, Mangosteen and the famous Durian (I double dare you!)
Just a 10 minute car ride away is the award winning Bali Asli restaurant. You are welcome to take dinner away for the resort here (at extra cost of course!) overlooking Mount Agung. My mouth is watering already! |
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Our Eco Promise
Want my eco recipes?? Send me an email and I will send you my organic recipes for home cleaning products Sarah@sarahpowellyoga.com |
Bali is working incredibly hard to be 100% organic and reduce it's plastic waste. The island has no recycling facilities, so we ask you to please be truly mindful of your impact on this magical place.
These are great habits to develop! Please love Bali. |
Your Investment
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Whats included:
* 6 nights accommodation at Shanti Agung * 3 organic meals a day * Daily snacks, water, tea & coffee * 2 Anusara yoga/meditation classes per day * Linen and room towel Whats not included: * Flights * Transfers to the resort * Extra Tips * Any meals or trips out * Any private yoga lessons with Sarah What you will need to bring: * Your own yoga mat, block & strap * Pool towel * Travel and health insurance (compulsory) * Indonesian Rupiah for spending and trips * Seek medical advice and make decisions on your travel inoculations * Check your visa requirements for Indonesia (most will need 6 months on your passport) Prices based on per person, sharing a twin room and shared bathroom facilities. Extra supplement for single occupancy rooms:
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Booking for April 2021 will be opening very soon.
You will need to make a non-refundable deposit reserve your room. Regular Price (full payment by 14th February, 2020) £1,575 |
To join us in April 2021 please contact Sarah and she will announce dates very soon
Please email Sarah for a place on the waitlist
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sold out - single room to yourself, shared cold water bathroom
sold out - double ensuite to yourself
sold out - single room / shared bathroom
sold out - twin share / shared bathroom
sold out - twin share / shared cold water bathroom / basic mountain room