Movement Medicine – Eco Yoga Retreat
With Delamay Devi and special guests in beautiful Bali!
26 March – 2 April 2017
If you’re a YOGI, dancer or lover of MOVEMENT who wants to experience a DEEPER relationship to the union of BREATH and motion and fall in LOVE again with the FLOW of the BODY, then join Delamay Devi and special guests for this UNFORGETTABLE eco-yoga retreat in beautiful Bali!
Imagine yourself surrounded by a forest of coconut trees and expansive gardens dripping with ripe fruit and vegetables. The smell of exotic incense wafts up from the loving prepared daily offerings, placed thoughtfully throughout the retreat grounds and each packed with fresh flowers, a slice of fruit and a sweet treat to keep the gods happy…
Imagine slipping into the saltwater swimming pool, inviting you to take a soothing dip while you wait for your fresh, green juice to arrive at your sun bed. And there your book awaits, a perfect after-swim activity before your afternoon yoga practice…
And imagine gliding in to our welcoming yoga shala — refreshingly open air and tucked away in the tropical surroundings, complete with a gorgeous altar laid with fresh frangipani flowers, marigolds and other native flowers gathered from the markets earlier that day…
You’re already in heaven . . . and your journey has just begun!
Your Eco Yoga Retreat
During this week you will be living sustainably in the heart of Bali!
Rejuvinate at the eco retreat centre tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Ubud but very centrally located to all the funky shops, delightful cafes and daily life of this yoga mecca!
Find yourself in the gardens, tucked away in a traditional bungalow hand crafted with recycled timber. These come with a double bed plus a single bed, open air bathrooms that have a very earthy feel as they are designed to be in harmony with mother nature.
Or there is also a selection of traditional and deluxe rooms with a double bed and private en-suites to choose from. These are close to the salt water pool and restaurant, with each room carefully designed with your comfort being a priority, giving you ample space to sit happily and completely chill out in your own space.
Traditional room
with Fan
Single / Double occupancy
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Deluxe room
with AC
Single / Double occupancy
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Traditional bungalow
with Fan
Single / Double occupancy
Sold Out!
Traditional bungalow
with AC
Single / Double occupancy
Sold Out!
To join us last minute get in touch! All bungalows and rooms are equipped with filtered water, towels, clothes rack, storage space and locally produced natural soaps, shampoo and conditioner for your use during your stay.
Bali’s rich history of SACRED CEREMONY and deep mystic SPIRITUAL BELIEFS have attracted thousands over the years.
Ubud translates as “Medicine”
For centuries people have been traveling to Ubud from all over Bali seeking out medicine and to receive healing from doctors and blessings from priests and still to this day people are magnetically drawn to this healing vortex.
Imagine soaking up the transformative healing vibes for the week as we dive deep into Movement as a medicinal practice through the embodied daily practices of yoga, kriyas, movement meditations, introspective journalling and self-enquiry.
Plus an optional teacher training for people who want to go deeper into the movement experience, mouth watering nourishing food and a sunrise hiking trip!
The island of Bali is unique in so many ways, from the vast open green landscapes of rice fields to the barren active volcanoes, beautiful white and black sandy beaches, waterfalls, breathtaking sun rises and sun sets and the rich Hindu culture that is witnessed daily.
In the 8th century a Buddhist priest from Java made a pilgrimage to Ubud and after meditating where two rivers meet declared that place holy and a temple was built in that very spot which still exists today.
Be prepared to sparkle!
The humidity in Bali means there is no choice but to enjoy the heat penetrating and gently massaging your muscles during our daily yoga practices, leaving your skin sparkling with sweat and feeling extra soft from this daily detox.
Every day, you’ll witness beautiful aspects of Balinese culture, including offerings of flowers, sweets and incense laid out on the walkways, ceremonies flooding the streets with the sounds of music and chanting filling the air. Your dream of experiencing the REAL Bali really is within your reach!
Receive a nurturing welcome massage plus another blissful spa treatment of your choice as part of your retreat package! This may be hot stone or aromatherapy massage, Ayurvedic treatments, a deeply relaxing flower bath plus and wide range of other therapies to relieve and dissolve any tension from your journey to be with us in beautiful Bali.
With rice terraces, ancient water temples, beaches and active volcanoes the island of the Gods is on everyone’s bucket list and must be explored at least once in your life time…
The Cuisine
Our retreat centre serves 100% organic food with your taste buds as the top priority!
The choices are endless and include many options such as gluten free, dairy free, raw and vegan. Brunch and dinner is included in your package and outside of this you can order straight from the menu or there is an abundance of local cafes and restaurants walking distance away. We will provide you with a very comprehensive list of our all time favorite places to eat!
Bali’s fertile soil really does produce some of the most exquisite, drool worthy tropical fruits and vegetables you will ever taste. Our chef is highly trained in a diverse range of culinary delights!
Each meal will consist of colourful fresh salads with edible flowers picked from the surrounding gardens, lovingly prepared vegetables with a selection of condiments, tempeh, tofu, rice, noodles, traditional Indonesian dishes and a western style dish if you are feeling the need for something more familiar.
There is always plenty to go round but make sure you leave room for desert, which will leave you wondering how the dairy free chocolate cheese cake that melts like velvet in your mouth can actually be healthy for you!
Regardless of your dietary requirements we are positive that at the end of each meal your belly completely satisfied!
Yoga, Movement & Meditation
Our morning practices are more dynamic with the intention of energizing and waking up the body and our evening practices are more restorative and meditative with lots of reflection and witnessing the relationship between the body, the mind and the breath.
We start and end each day gathering together in the yoga shala. Setting intentions, writing, breathing and moving as one.
The style of yoga we will be practicing is Prana Vinyasa cultivated by Delamay’s long time teacher, mentor and friend Shiva Rea. It is a very fluid form of Vinyasa flow with an emphasis on energetic alignment, embodiment and with the use of Kramas / different stages of asanas there is something for everyone. The pace is slow and deeply mindful.
Along with the daily yoga, movement and meditation practices Delamay will be offering a optional 36 hour Movement Medicine Teacher Training module. This is a experiential exploration into Movement as a Medicinal practice with the theme movement as non verbal language. It is a journey into self-enquiry with a variety of kriyas and movement pathways connected to the Elements, the Vayus and the Chakras plus hands on assists and a choreographed sequence to make your own during the week.
Movement Medicine Teacher Training
Dive even deeper into your individual movement experience with our Movement As Non Verbal Communication optional teacher training!
Topics include:
- Hands on enhancements verses hands on assists: The difference between mindfully deepening someones experience in a pose compared to lovingly holding them in a safe space.
- Organic sequencing: A sequencing methodology which honors and supports the natural ebb and flow of the body regardless of flexibility and strength.
- Breath initiated movement: Moving and breathing as one along the pathways of the Vayus, the chakras and the elements.
- The art of touch: Learn how to effectively enter and exit someones practice space so not to disturb their practice.
- Witnessing body language: Working in partners, being blindfolded and activating the other sensors!
This training is suitable for all students and teachers of yoga, dance and other embodied practices. You will also receive a Movement Medicine manual, 36 hours of Continuing Education towards your Yoga Alliance certificate, a certificate of attendance upon completing the course work plus we will see a Balinese dance performance! The exchange for this unique training is only $300USD.
Your Retreat Package Activities
A trip to Bali would not be complete without experiencing a variety of cultural events!
We have included our favourite activities in your retreat package and can recommended rice field walks, bike riding tours and other local sights to visit in your free time.
Sunrise hike up Mt Batur
Mt Batur is an active volcano and according to Hindu belief is one of the most sacred mountains in Bali and stands at 1717m above sea level. You will need to wear supportive hiking shoes plus a warm jacket and layers which can be easily removed for the cool morning mountain air. The hike one way takes about 2 hours for people who have a moderate level of fitness.
At the top, Mt Batur offers spectacular landscape views of the Kintamani district. Along with picturesque nature of this unique area, there are six ancient villages around the cauldron of Lake Batur. Lake Batur is the biggest lake in Bali and serves as a irrigation source to all farmers.
Our retreat coincides with Nyepi, the Balinese new year!
Nyepi is a very auspicious time to be in Bali because it symbolizes the ending of a cycle and the beginning of a new one. We have a selection of activities to keep you busy during this day of silence and introspection. Nyepi is a Hindu holiday but non-Hindu’s are not exempt from the restrictions while in Bali. We are free to do as we wish inside the retreat centre but no one is allowed in public areas.
After a procession through the streets with music, fire torches and effigies of oggoh oggoh’s, the following day there is a blanket of silence covering the entire island. Along with our daily yoga practices there will be vipasana meditation, mandala making workshop, creative writing and journaling and other activities to to keep you busy throughout the day.
A water blessing with High priestess Ida Resi is an experience to have at least once in a life time!
As the sound of the bell rings out across the family compound an air of meditative quietude descends and the ceremony begins.
We take turns and stand in small groups in front of the alter where she is seated, close enough to hear her instructions and chanting as the water blessing begins. The overall encounter with High priestess Ida Resi is profound and connects you directly with Bali’s deep spiritual history and dedication to such sacred ceremony.
Being Bali we can never really know what to expect, in the past we have had the honour of receiving a guided meditation as a group and hearing her talk about her philosophy towards life.
She opens her arms and ceremonies to all, young, old, sick, healthy, the curious, the skeptic, regardless of race, age, religious belief or intention.
Get ready to receive…
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A perfect opportunity to rest, restore and rejuvenate yourself in one of the worlds most loved island! With the calming surrounds, deeply nourishing food, daily yoga, therapeutic treatments and space to just BE we are confident that there will be transformation on some level by the time we say good bye!
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You deserve to experience retreat life at least once in your life time! How many times have you said no or put others needs before yours? Now is the time to give back to yourself and seriously catch up on receiving. Your family and friends will survive without you for a week!
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A majority of people who meet on retreats stay in touch for many years to come and even organise to come the following year. Creating and finding your like-minded friends takes time but when you do the bond lasts a life time and Bali seems to add an extra bit of magic into friendships formed during your time there!
Your retreat experience includes
- Seven nights in a tropical eco resort
- Welcome soothing massage and refreshing juice
- A therapeutic treatment of your choice in the eco spa
- Your own Balinese style room or bungalow with indoor or outdoor bathroom
- 13 two-hour Prana Vinyasa yoga / dance / movement sessions with Delamay
- A traditional Balinese welcome dinner
- Four delicious wholesome and organic dinners
- Seven fresh and organic breakfast buffets
- Water cooler and complementary tea and coffee in your room
- Transfers to and from Denpasar airport
Our activities
- Balinese offering making workshop
- Water blessing with Bali’s only female priestess
- A creative mandala painting class
- A sunrise hike up Mt Batur
- Nyepi celebrations
- Silent Vipasana meditation during Nyepi
What’s not included
- Your airfare
- Extra nights outside of our retreat dates
- One dinner mid week when we have the option to eat elsewhere
- Drinks and other items you may order from the menu
- Souvenir shopping, personal phone calls, extra spa services, extra taxis, laundry and tips for the staff
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance
Flight, Travel & Visa Info
You will need to fly to Denpasar airport and our driver will be waiting for you there. Check out Singapore Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Emirates and Virgin Airlines. You can either fly direct or into one of the major cities in South East Asia such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok and use a low cost airline (Airasia, Tiger Air, Lion Air) to fly to Bali. We are more then happy to help you find your perfect flight. Check in is from midday on the 26 March and our welcome ceremony is at 5pm at the yoga shala.
Most nationalities coming to Bali receive a free Visa On Arrival if staying less then 30 days. If staying longer you will need to pay a fee. We highly recommend you check with your embassy for the most up to date and current information before traveling.
About Delamay Devi
Bali is a place I return to throughout the year and absolutely LOVE creating a authentic Bali experience for you. I travel and teach extensively, following the sun offering transformational retreats and teacher trainings in many beautiful parts of the world. While spending time on Bali’s sacred soil I always look forward to the spontaneous healing I receive there after a hectic travel schedule.
With a background in dance I have taught embodied practices for over 20 years which has served as a tool for growth, insight and support for as long as I can remember. it was a natural progression into teaching yoga and to delve deeper into the rhythm of the breath, the flow of the body and the formlessness of meditation. I am honoured to be a a senior Prana Vinyasa yoga teacher and continue to assists and study with my inspirational teacher, friend and mentor Shiva Rea annually.
Born and raised in Byron Bay, I am a long time yogini, dancer, foodie, mentor and lover of culture and all things that sparkle! In my free time I design jewellery for my Goddess inspired Devi Designs collection, work 1:2:1 with yogis within my mentorship program and continue to manifest incredible retreat experiences for you.
Deposits / Payment Structure
To secure your place for this retreat we require a non refundable $500USD registration deposit. Once this has been received we will be in touch to organise your choice of room or bungalow and Teacher Training attendance. The balance is due by 15/01/17. For all deposits received after 15/01/17 the balance is due 24/02/17 and for deposits received after 24/02/17 the balance is within a week of your deposit being received and no later then our start date 26/03/17. Please Get in touch if you have any questions.
| Regular Price | From $ SOLD OUT! | Register after 30 September 2016 |
Cancellation & Payment Policy
It is your responsibility to read and understand our cancellation policy. No one books a retreat with the intention of cancelling it, but unexpected events do occur and we encourage you to purchase travel / cancellation insurance to cover any unfortunate eventualities. Please note that this retreat has limited numbers so it allows for a more personable, intimate experience and our non-refundable cancellation policy is in place to ensure the highest quality of service and experience for all. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/ illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds for arriving late or leaving early is available. Deposits and final amounts are non-refundable. However, 50% of the deposit can be applied to another retreat with Delamay within the next 12 months. The final payment must be made 90 days before the retreat begins. If you sign up for the retreat within 90 days of the retreat starting full payment is required upon registration. Retreats are all inclusive of the details listed above unless otherwise stated. Any inquires about our policy can be directed to info@delamaydevi.com