Life Transforming Journey to Bali,
"Islands of the Gods"
Community, Nature and Spirituality in Bali
Bali Yoga and Meditation Retreat, June 15th – June 25th, 2023 (SOLD OUT)
June 1st - June 11th, 2023: A FEW SPACES AVAILABLE!! (Itinerary same as above Bali trip 'A')
Hosted by Yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra teachers:
Please join us for a Zoom call on Weds, November 16th, 2022 at 6pm Pacific Time
(9pm Eastern) to learn more about this exciting trip.
Space is limited to 24 people.
to learn more about the Bali retreat
Dear Friends,
We would like to invite you on a magical journey to Bali, which is also known as the “Islands of the Gods.” Two years ago my mother Denise and I took a group to Bali. It was such a memorable experience that as soon as I got back to LA, I contacted my dear friend and senior meditation teacher from the Amrit Yoga Institute John Vosler to join me and take a group to Bali in the summer of 2023. He excitingly agreed and we began making plans. As you may know, Bali is a lush paradise, with perfectly sculpted rice terraces, abundant green jungles, surrounded by the vast Indian Ocean. It is also well known for its spirituality, arts and culture.
This retreat, hosted by Yoga, meditation and Yoga Nidra teachers John Vosler and Shanna Hughes is designed to empower, strengthen, and rejuvenate your body, mind, and spirit on all levels. The Balinese “live” their spiritual practice on a daily basis; hence this is the best place to expand your mystical awareness. This intimate program will help you bring your yoga and meditation practice more directly into YOUR daily life.
We will hold daily yoga and meditation classes taught by Shanna and John, develop your ability to listen and engage with the intelligence of life around you, discover practical ways to follow your heart in daily life, and experience the beauty and true phenomena of being present in each moment. We have partnered with the Five Pillar Foundation, who are deeply involved in the preservation of Balinese culture and the ancient way of living. The inspired day trips provide conscious travelers with an invaluable opportunity to venture far beyond the beaten paths of Bali, to discover the local rural village life, and to be inspired by the beauty and creativity of Balinese culture. These visits also support and incentivize local communities to keep and maintain their ancestral lands and sustainable ways of living. Most of the proceeds are used to support the local communities they work with and the work of the Five Pillar Foundation.
We hope that you can join us on this healing meditative journey together.
In Deep Gratitude,
Shanna and John
PS: Space is limited to 24 people for this trip. Please join us for a Zoom call in November 16th, 2022 to learn more about this trip. More details about the zoom meeting to come, please email us for more information at shanna@raysofyoga.com or john@johnvosler.com.
November 16th, 2022
6:00-7:00pm PST
January 4th, 2023
6:00-7:00pm PST
If you are not able to make the meeting it will be emailed to you.
Testimonials
Past participants who traveled to Bali with Shanna
Click the button below to download a day to day itinerary.
- 00:00 Guest Pick Up from the airport and head to Ubud
- 12:00 Check In at the Anumana Hotel in Ubud
- 15:00 Shanna and John orientation
- 16:00 Balinese orientation from Five Pillar
– Balinese cultural manner
– Learn how to use Balinese sarong
– Learn simple Balinese & Indonesian language - 16:30 Head to Peliatan Palace
- 17:00 Welcome to Peliatan Palace and start the palace explore & tour
- 18:00 Welcome by Peliatan Prince, story telling and have the traditional, Balinese royal dinner with him with special vegetarian food. And enjoy the
palace dance afterward - 20:00 Closing and Head to Anumana Hotel
- 20:30 Closing meditation and Yoga Nidra (optional)
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Head to Penarungan Village
- 10:30 Experience the Balinese culture and daily life
– Welcoming by the villagers
– Learn about the Balinese architecture
– Learn about the Balinese temple & ceremony
– Take a walk at the Subak rice field and story telling about the Subak system
– Learn how to make a Balinese offering tower, Balinese spices, Balinese coffee and coconut oil. - 12:30 Have a traditional Balinese Vegetarian lunch and bamboo music performance by the local youth
- 13:30 Reflection with the local family
- 14:00 Head to Samuan Tiga Temple
- 15:00 Temple meditation & priest blessing
- 16:00 Head to Anumana Hotel. Free time and dinner on your own
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Head to Payangan Village
- 11:00 Arrive at the KIM community center
– Take a tour of the center
– Story telling
– Learn some of the women’s activities
– Share your story - 12:30 Have a beautiful vegan lunch with the community
- 14:00 Head to Anumana Hotel, free time, & dinner on your own
- 18:00 Head to Ramayana Kecak Dance Performance Spot
- 19:30 Enjoy the Ramayanan Kecak Dance performance by the local villagers
- 21:00 Head back to hotel
- 21:30 Yoga Nidra
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Head to Cooking Class Site
- 11:00 Experience the Vegetarian Balinese Cooking Class
– Story telling by the trainer
– Learn some Balinese recipes
– Learn how to cook in Balinese style - 13:00 Enjoy what you have cooked
- 14:00 Head back to hotel
- 15:00 Free Time, Shopping, & Dinner your own
- 06:00 Breakfast & Prepare (sarong, t-shirt, body covering info)
- 07:00 Head to Tirta Empul Water Temple
- 08:00 Purify your mind and body at the holly spring water
- 09:00 Get dress up with white sarong and head to the temple
- 10:00 Temple meditation and experience prayer the traditional Balinese way
- 11:00 Head back to the Anunama Hotel
- 12:00 Lunch on your own & free time/ Prepare and pack for next day.
- 17:00 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 08:30 Breakfast & Packing for new destination, Pemuteran Beach
- 10:00 Head to Northwest Bali (travel advisor-motion sickness bring dramamine)
- 11:30 Visit the Beratan temple and explore the lake and the temple beside the lake.
- 12:00 Box lunch provided by the hotel
- 13:00 Head to Pemuteran
- 15:00 Arrive in Pemuteran & check in to Amertha Villa’s Dinner on your own
- 18:00 Beach meditation /bring a towel
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Head to Melanting Temple
- 10:30 Explore the Temple /meditation
- 12:00 Head to Lunch spot
- 13:00 Have a vegetarian Balinese lunch
- 14:00 Head to Amertha Villia’s & Free Time
- 17:30 Head to Batu Kursi Hill / Bring sarong with you for temple excursion
- 18:00 Hike 400 stairs to the top of the hill and enjoy the sunset on the ocean with this spectacular view. Visit ancient temple.
- 19:00 Head back to the hotel, free time & dinner on your own
- 06:00 Sunrise meditation
- 07:00 Breakfast
- 08:00 Head to Boat Harbour
- 08:30 Snorkeling gear and preparation, orientation & head to snorkeling site
- 09:30 Enjoy the coral reef around the Menjangan Island, trying several snorkeling spots
- 11:00 Head back to Harbour
- 11:30 Have lunch on the beach
- 13:00 Head to Amertha Villas and free Time
- 19:00 Yoga Nidra
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Head to Buddhist Temple (Brahmavihara-Arama)
- 11:00 Meditation & explore the temple
- 11:30 Head back to hotel
- 12:00 Arrive at the hotel, lunch on your own and free time
- 17:00 Start to get dress up for the farewell dinner
- 18:00 Farewell dinner, performance and live music
- 07:30 Yoga and Yoga Nidra
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Prepare & Packing for our final destination
- 11:00 Check Out & Head to Jati Luwih Rice Terace UNESCO Heritage Site
- 12:00 Visit Jati Luwih, and have a box lunch
- 13:00 Head to Prama Sanur Hotel (Travel advisory motion sickness bring Dramamine)
- 16:00 Arrive at Sanur, free time, dinner on your own
- Plan and schedule your own transportation to the airport
Terms and Conditions: Please Read!
Scroll down to read the Terms and Conditions or click the button below to download the PDF File.
Commitment Deposit
A $750 non-refundable commitment deposit is required to reserve your spot in the Bali Retreat. Register for the Retreat and pay your $750 Commitment Deposit by December 1st, 2022.
The $750 counts toward the total price of the retreat and travel expenses, and is only refundable in the event Shanna and John are unable to run the retreat.
Confirmation of Enrollment
In order to offer quality accommodations at a reasonable rate, participants will have to pay a 50% non-refundable deposit on or before February 1st, 2023.
- When enough participants have signed up and paid at least 50% of the total cost of the Bali Retreat, Shanna will send a Confirmation of Enrollment to each participant; this confirmation can take place at any point on or before February 15th, 2023.
- The confirmation of enrollment will specify that from the next business day, 50% of the total cost of the retreat is non-refundable.
- If on February 15th, 2023 the number of participants who have signed up and paid at least 50% is insufficient, the trip may be cancelled; if Shanna and John cancel the trip, all monies will be refunded.
Final Payment
FINAL PAYMENT of the remaining balance must be received by March 15th, 2023.
Cancellations
In the event of cancellation by participant of “Life Transforming Journey to Bali”:
- 150+ days prior to the retreat entire payment will be refunded, minus the $750 non-refundable deposit.
- 120-150 days prior to the retreat date (January 15th, 2023): 75% refundable (less the non-refundable deposits).
- 90-119 days prior to the retreat date (February 15th, 2023): Payments are 50% refundable (less the non-refundable deposits).
- 0-89 days prior to the retreat date (after March 15th, 2023): All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
**It is mandatory according to the Indonesian government that you buy trip insurance and medical insurance that covers COVID. Also, you have to be fully vaccinated to enter Indonesia with proof. And, Passports with at least 7 month expiration from day of entry into Indonesia.
In the event of cancellation by Shanna and John:
- In the event of cancellation by Shanna and John, your payment and deposit will be refunded 100%.
- Finalization/cancellation of retreat can occur up to 90 days prior to retreat.
- Please confirm that the retreat has reached minimum capacity before purchasing your airline tickets, if required.
Discounts
- $300 Early Full Payment Discount– Pay in full by December 15th, 2022 and receive a $300 discount.
Payment Types
- PERSONAL CHECKS written to
- Shanna Hughes – 9709 SE Tower Dr, Damascus, Oregon 97089
- PAYPAL/ CREDIT CARDS: I would like to pay by Paypal, Visa or MasterCard (there is a 4% in-house admin fee for credit card payments and Paypal payments) – shannahughes333@gmail.com
Book Your Own International Travel
International travel to Bali is not included in the price of the program (all ground and air transport within Bali is included). As the program will start in Ubud and end in Santur (included is ground transportation to Denpasar International Airport), participants will need to book their travel to and from Denpasar International Airport with these dates in mind:
- ARRIVAL IN BALI MUST BE NO LATER THAN 6 A.M. on Thursday, June 15th, 2023.
- RETURN FLIGHT FROM BALI MUST DEPART NO EARLIER THAN 10 P.M. on Friday, June 25th, 2023.
ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL TO BALI
PLEASE NOTE – WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO NOT PURCHASE YOUR INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR CONFIRMATION OF ENROLLMENT FROM SHANNA (see above).
Important Travel Requirements
All students must have a valid passport (expiration date at least 7 months from scheduled date of return to the United States). You can procure a Visa on Arrival at the airport. Participants are responsible for being familiar with USA and Indonesian travel requirements. No refunds will be made should a student fail to secure proper travel documentation. Covid vaccination is required to travel.
Important US State Department Traveler Information
During This Life Changing Journey You Will Enjoy
- English-speaking facilitator/Tour guide
- Daily yoga and guided meditation classes
- Facilitated intercultural dialogue with Balinese communities
- Luxury accommodations for 10 nights
- Transportation back and forth from the Airport
- Visiting Ancient Balinese Temples
- Visit the Royal Palace for dinner with the Prince and a tour
- Boat ride and snorkeling day trip
- Hot Springs visit
- Authentic Balinese Dances and Theatre
- Air-conditioned private transport for all of the activities
- Sarong & sash for temple visit
- Introductory Indonesian language and Balinese customs/manners mini-course
- Local community donations. Your participation and payment to the trip directly supports the livelihood of local village communities in Bali.
- The support of a group of like-minded travelers and friends
- Documentation – photos of your experience will be shared with you after the event
Program Does Not Include
- Airfare to and from your country of Origin
- Bali Visa
- Cancellation and Medical Insurance (Mandatory)
- Cost to obtain Passport
- Personal needs such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls or calling cards
- Tips and gratuities
- Items that are not mentioned on our website or elsewhere
Bali Yoga and Meditation Retreat
June 15th – June 25th, 2023
Shared Room total price: $3,500
Private Room total price: $4,500
Space is limited to 24 people.
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