Bali Somatic Yoga Retreat

Overview

There are two options for this retreat. You can join us for all the yoga and activities, lodging and food included, or take part in the  Somatic Training. The training is designed for anyone who wishes to bring the benefits of Somatic practices into the lives of your students, and enjoy the beauty of Bali while you are at it. This training  will focus  on how to teach somatic movement, as a stand alone therapeutic class, and how to weave it into vinyasa and hatha yoga classes. We will also take a deeper dive into anatomy, a great refresher for yoga teachers. In addition, there will be a discussion and feedback on how to improve your skills as a yoga teacher through language. Learn how to weave anatomical and Sanskrit terminology in with lay terms to make your students feel more comfortable. If you aren't a yoga teacher and want to join us, this training will give you so many tools to take care of your own body and deeper your yoga practice. 

If you want to join for just the retreat part, you will have 4 days where we are in intensives to explore the island and our retreat coordinator in Bali can help you out with any planning there. We are only a 5 minute walk to the beach. I chose Serenity Eco Guesthouse for its location and because it is very affordable, close to the beach, we have our own private yoga shala and they have an alkaline, vegan restaurant on site. However, there are numerous restaurants nearby that we will also explore, as lunches are on your own. 

**All Rooms have a private bathroom and AC units. These double rooms have either a queen bed or two twin beds in them. IF you prefer to share a room with a friend to save $100 each please let me know and when I send out the final invoices and I will adjust the price. Same for bringing a partner and sharing a room.

If you want to pay your deposit via Venmo, Zelle,  PayPal, cash or check, message me and we can set that up. 

Full retreat and training includes:

✓ 6 days of yoga classes: 4 days of intensive training & 2 "break" days w/optional activities

✓ Training manual

✓ 32 hours of Internationally recognized Yoga Alliance® continuing education credits – 32 Hours

✓ An opportunity to practice sequencing and teaching short flows to your fellow peers

✓ Daily Myofascial Release work as we go deeper into anatomy with a physio ball (required to bring, details later)

✓ Alkaline and Vegan breakfasts and dinner right at our retreat center

✓ One surf lesson

✓ Tanah Lot Temple visit

✓ Time to rest and restore yourself and enjoy the beauty of Bali, with a 5 min walk to the beach!

Not Included:

Flights, lunches and any spa services at the on site spa, optional hike to Batur mountain on the last day. 

Skill level

• Intermediate

This training is geared towards those who are already yoga teachers and want to expand their knowledge of somatic movement, working with classes and private students therapeutically and practice honing your teaching skills.

By undertaking the immersion and continuing education into somatic movement, yoga and mindfulness, you will:

• Understand how somatic movement supports our parasympathetic nervous system and overall mind-body connection
• Comprehend the physiology of stress and anxiety and how it affects our ability to heal
• Design therapeutic sequences working in groups
• Learn anatomy through the myofascial lines and self-massage (Each student will be required to bring a Neuro Ball)
• Become more confident in sequencing
• Find your authentic teachers’ voice through guiding your peers

Other Highlights

• Experience your own reset and healing retreat
• Spa on-site
• Walking distance to incredible restaurants
• Healthy meals made for you all week long
• Refresh your teaching skills and recharge
• A write off for all yoga teachers  - flight, course and food!
• A break from cold winter weather in the US!

Required reading for the training

Somatics: Reawakening the Mind’s Control of Movement, Flexibility and Health by Thomas Hanna

Tentative Schedule:

Daily yoga classes 7:30am-9:30am & 5:00-6:30pm

February 2

Arrive and get settled in at your home for the week at Serenity Yoga Bali, take a dip in the pool, schedule a massage or spa session or spend the day soaking in the sun on the beach.

6:30pm Dinner

7:30pm Welcome Mandala Circle

February 3 & 4

Training Intensive 

February 5

Surf Lesson and Temple Visit

February 6 & 7

Training Intensive - Practice Teaching Focus 

February 8

Free Day

February 9

6am sunrise Hike (optional!)

February 10 Depart