Iyengar Yoga Bali
Alan Goode
25 to 31 March 2025
Celebrate the Balinese Hindu New Year
Join Senior teacher Alan Goode on retreat to one of the most beautiful islands in the world.
$2350 for a private garden bungalow.
$500 non-refundable deposit
All prices are in Australian dollars
Sail an outrigger : Picnic with demons.
Not your usual retreat
Join us in the regency capital Karegasm. The volcano looms behind us, the Royal Palace in front. A perfect setting to witness the parade of demons, a cultural event that predates Hinduism.
This retreat takes place over Nyepi, a day of silent reflection and introspection. This is the holiest day of the year for Balinese Hindus. The celebration of the new year is an opportunity to contemplate meditate and be still. We are invited to review the year past and renew our spirit for the year to come. We practice together with two workshop-style classes per day and philosophy discussion in the evening.
What’s included on an Alan Goode retreat to Bali
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Our retreat destination lies north east, Lipha Bay is a small secluded village nestled on the black volcanic sands. To the east lies Lombock and to the west Mount Agung. We stop for lunch along the way and you are free to choose from the menu. An opportunity to get to know each other and ask Alan questions about the practice sessions.
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Our friend and driver Gede will greet you at the airport and transfer you to a Legian destination ready for pick up early on our first day. We will have you back at the airport by 3pm on the last day. We stay at the Three Brothers Villas in Legian which you will find online or with booking.com Pick up on our first day will be from here at 7 30am.
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Six nights accommodation in a beautiful Bali bungalow set among lush tropical gardens, air conditioned with bathrooms attached. Nestled between Lombock Island and the largest volcano on Bali the location is sure to delight. A delightful breakfast is served each day and included in your price. Options to suit every body.
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Alan teaches in this small group setting twice daily leading the group through pranyama asana and the practical applicant of yoga philosophy in our daily lives. The small group enables individual attention so that each student can work at, and progress at, their own rate. This group is open to students both new and established.
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A wonderful opportunity to observe this festival that dates back to 78A.D. The start of the “Caka” year – the Balinese New Year is celebrated by the Hindus over a period of six days. On the eve of Nyepi we will drive to a near by regional center to have a picnic and see the Ogoh in action. Large paper mache demons are paraded through the town accompanied by young people and loud traditional music. The atmosphere is electric, you wont want to miss this !
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One of the highlights of this adventure retreat is a boat trip to snorkel on an old Japanese submarine. A reminder of the Japanese occupation during WW2. With a bit of luck you will see turtles in the blue waters and on any day both soft and hard corals. Join us as we sail along the coast looking back at the dramatic landscape of mountains and Mt Agung, Bali’s active volcano.
The onsite yoga room overlooks the beach, its air conditioned too !
Selamat Hari Raya Nyepi means happy new year in Indonesia.
Twin share rooms are well appointed and spacious. No travel buddy, no problem. We will team you up with someone your gender.
Our accommodation is beautiful stand alone bungalows. Rooms are air conditioned and are well appointed with a fridge and tea and coffee making facility. All rooms have beautiful attached bathrooms.
Our retreat destination lays on the north East coast. The beaches are black sand and the clear and inviting.. Bring your snorkeling gear, take a ride in one of the village boats and discover turtles, coral reefs and submersed wrecks.
On the eve of Nypia we are invited to the town to witness the parade of Demons with locals. We bring a picnic and watch as many of these large demons pass us by accompanied by traditional drumming and excited young people from all over the region.
Our retreat location offers a great onsite restaurant and bar. Fine vegetarian meals plus local and international favorites at a good price.
Beautiful sunrises from the beach start the day.
A stop for fresh coconut on our drive north is always a welcome treat.
What are the room options
and the cost of each for this retreat.
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$2350 AUD
This room has a beautiful attached bathroom, a safe, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and faces the lush tropical garden just meters away from the beach. This room has a veranda with lounging furniture for your enjoyment . The room has a fan and an air conditioner. See the gallery for photos.
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$3400 AUD
Per couple in a king sized deluxe garden bungalow. This room has a safe, fridge, tea/coffee making facility and a gorgeous attached bathroom.. There is a fan and an air-conditioner There is a veranda with lounging furniture for your enjoyment. This room faces the lush tropical garden and is only meters from the beach. See the gallery for photos.