April 1 – 7, 2024
with Joan Hyman
Join Joan Hyman with Shama Retreats in Bali, the Island of the Gods. All the benefits of the practice in one of the most amazing places of the world. This retreat will be held in Uluwatu, with its incredible coast and ocean, at a resort with its own beach entrance, right in front of the Indian Ocean. A surfer’s and yogi’s paradise. If you love the combination of jungle and beach, yoga and meditation, thai massage workshops, yoga nidra and relaxation, this is the retreat for you.
Trip to the North of Bali. April 7 – 10.
With Joan Hyman and Paloma Dorado
After the retreat finishes, you will have the opportunity to get to know Bali‘s culture, the nature that surrounds us, volcanoes and waterfalls, rice terraces and hidden treasures. If you have some extra days and you’d always wanted to know Bali, this is the perfect moment to do so.
All the info about this extra trip below, after the retreat’s info!
This trip is an opportunity to spend some more days in Bali, exploring it, but it’s not mandatory to come. You can only come to the retreat, or join both the retreat and the extra trip.
THE TEACHER
Joan Hyman
Joan Hyman’s grounded teaching style seamlessly supports her students as they emerge from their practice with the rich and bright energy that yoga has to offer.
Joan’s teachings come from an organic and intuitive place, as she draws upon the combined studies of Ashtanga and Iyengar yoga as well as Ayurveda and meditation.
An authentic modern-day yogi, Joan’s love and devotion show up in her practice and throughout her teaching. You will leave her class feeling transformed and deeply aligned.
Joan spent fifteen years as a distinguished YogaWorks Senior Teacher before bringing her expertise to Wanderlust as the Director of Teacher Trainings in 2016. Now, with over twenty years experience leading retreats, trainings, and international workshops, Joan continues to travel the globe leading her own signature trainings.
Joan created The School of Yoga, which is a professional program that offers continuing education, including a team of teachers who are experts in their field of study. She continues to partner with yoga schools worldwide to help develop high quality teacher training programs and make the practice of yoga accessible to everyone!
As a leader in the yoga and wellness community, Joan also contributes to popular blogs such as International Yoga, Yoga Journal, and Wanderlust. She has been featured in conferences and festivals around the world, and offers her teaching online and live in person helping to accommodate an international community of yogis.
Joan’s open-hearted approach to teaching yoga keeps both her inner spirit and her students continuously evolving.
Join us in Bali for these days of practice and nature
THE PLACE
We will stay at an ashtonishing resort, tucked into the verdant jungle, high on the jagged cliffs towering over Southwest Bali’s world-famous waves.
Blessed with private access to the sand and ocean, it’s the place where active soulful pursuits meet Bali’s singular mysticism and warm hospitality. Premium villas, bungalows and loft accommodations—hand-built with reclaimed teak and ironwood, plus Balinese artisan-crafted decor and antiques—are idyllic windows to a magical world where sublime vistas meet fresh and refined cuisine.
Expect beautiful days spent just in front of the ocean, drawing in aromas of incensed air, soaking up golden vistas, and delving into the local culture.
We will have access to a beautiful yoga shala with Manduka mats, cork blocks and straps provided, in the sights, sounds, and smells of Mother Nature. A unique open-air reclaimed teak yoga temple. Daily classes, surrounded by breathtaking views of waves and lush jungle.
Our own private spaces will be waiting for us: from apartments and bungalows located in a secluded forested valley, with sliding glass doors that open up into large gardens, to modern villas with ocean and jungle views and private pools, all of them with staff on-site at all times and full housekeeping.
We will explore the surroundings with its incredible nature, take a bath at the Indian Ocean, enjoy the savory balinese food and watch the infinite stars at the Southern hemisphere.
How to get there?
You can find many flights from Europe and United States to the International Bali airport, Ngurah Rai, in Denpasar (DPS).
The airline KLM has direct flights from Amsterdam.
The most frequent stopover are in Jakarta, Singapore, Qatar, Hong Kong and Sidney.
We will offer 4 free shuttles from the airport to the retreat center on the arrival day.
Please, check with us the schedule of the shuttles, before purchasing your flight tickets.
THE PROGRAM
15.00 Check-in at the retreat venue
17.00 Welcome ceremony
18.00 Yoga session
20.00 Dinner
April 2 – 6, 2024
07.30 – 09.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Joan Hyman
09.30 Breakfast
10.30 – 13.00 Discovering the area/free time, including one organized half-day excursion to a special beach.
13.00 – Lunch
14.00 – Resting. Enjoying the venue
16.00 – 17.30 Restore and renew: Afternoon yoga class/workshop with Joan Hyman/ Thai Massage workshop
18.00 – 19.15 Relaxing Evening: Meditation / Guided Relaxation /Engery Healing with Paloma Dorado
19.30 Dinner
Sunday, April 7, 2024
07.30 – 09.00 Energizing morning: yoga class with Joan Hyman
09.00 – 10.00 Closing Ceremony
10.00 – 11.00 Breakfast
11.00 Check-out
(*) The daily schedule can change depending on the weather conditions, the duration of the trips or other unforeseen factors.
An extraordinary experience of self-knowledge
Retreat Package Includes
- All yoga classes, workshops and sessions included in the program, in an indoor, well equipped yoga shala.
- Accommodation in very exclusive private villas on single or double rooms, all of them ensuite. Use of all the facilities in the villa including swimming-pools in some of the private villas and a common swimming- pool.
- Healthy vegetarian food, using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients prepared by Balinese chefs. 3 meals per day.
- Exclusive use of a unique jungle view yoga shala, well equipped with yoga mats, cork blocks and straps
- Two trips to some of the most pure, tranquil and beautiful spots of the island.
- Transport from Denpasar airport to the retreat venue, round trip. (see “how to arrive” section)
- Transport to the excursions
On request (at additional cost, on request at arrival):
- Several types of massages.
Not included:
- Flights tickets.
- Travel or cancellation insurance (we recommend to have one)
- Medical insurance (mandatory)
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
150€ discount if you book your place before November 30, 2023
Code: SHAMAEARLYBIRD
PRICES (ONLY OF THE RETREAT)
Total Price per person.
All inclusive
OCEAN VIEW VILLAS
The Ocean View Villas, are a 3 bedroom – villas with ocean views, living area, full kitchen, dining room, lounge and private swimming-pool.
You’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other 2 rooms of the villa.
Ocean Master bedroom
Double bedroom with a king size bed and an extra additional bed and private bathroom.
Double occupancy: 3050 €
(per person)
Single occupancy: 3650€
In double occupancy you will share the bedroom with another person (if you join the retreat alone, you will share it with another person of the group). In single occupancy, you’ll be alone in the room,
In both options, you’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other 2 rooms of the villa.
Ocean King bedroom
Double room with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom.
Double occupancy: 2650 €
(per person)
Single occupancy: 3450€
In double occupancy is only available for couples or friends that share the king bed. In single occupancy, you’ll be alone in the room.
In both options, you’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other 2 rooms of the villa.
Ocean Twin bedroom
Double room with twin beds and ensuite bathroom
Double occupancy: 2850 €
(per person)
This option is only available in double occupancy. You will share the bedroom with another person (if you join the retreat alone, you will share it with another person of the group).
You’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other 2 rooms of the villa.
JUNGLE VIEW 2 VILLA
The Jungle 2 Villa is a 2 bedroom – villa with a private swimming-pool. Both bedrooms are accessed via their own external entrances.
You’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other room of the villa.
Jungle View 2 Master
Double bedroom with a king size bed and an extra additional bed and private bathroom. It also has a living area and a kitchen.
Double occupancy: 3050 €
(per person)
This option is only available in double occupancy. You will share the bedroom with another person (if you join the retreat alone, you will share it with another person of the group).
You’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other room of the villa.
Jungle View 2 King
Double bedroom with a king size bed.
Double occupancy: 2650 €
(per person)
Single occupancy: 3450€
In double occupancy is only available for couples or friends that share the king bed. In single occupancy, you’ll be alone in the room,
In both options, you’ll share the villa with the participants of the retreat who stay in the other room of the villa.
Jungle View 4 Duplex
This chic duplex has a king bed in the main room and a twin bed in the elevated loft area.
It has one private bathroom and outdoor shower, with sliding glass doors that open up into a large garden.
Double occupancy: 2650 €
(per person)
Single occupancy: 3050€
In double occupancy is only available for couples or friends that share the duplex. In single occupancy, you’ll be alone in the room,.
Trip to the North of Bali. April 7 – 10.
With Joan Hyman and Paloma Dorado
Join us these extra days in a unique opportunity to get to know Bali from the inside. We will move north, to explore the mountains, the astonishing waterfalls and traditional villages. Where Bali’s most pure nature will welcome us, along with its people and their traditions.
Sacred temples, dormant volcanoes and some of the most important lakes of the island will be part of our journey around the north of Bali.
Our the excursions will be carefully co-organize together with our friends of Yatra Tours, a ‘spiritual boutique adventure’ small organization, that caters to groups of discerning adventure travelers who respect local culture and prefer to travel the unbeaten path.
You can choose whether this extra days suit your schedule or not: you can come only to the Retreat (April 1 -7, with all the info above), or you can add this extra trip if it suits you. Your decision!
THE PLACE
We’ll find our home during most of this trip nestled in North Bali. Wooden house villas and deluxe rooms, overlooking the stunning views of Wanagiri Hills & Forest. Surrounded by lush greenery, close to beautiful waterfalls and cultural attractions.
With a wide variety of facilities, we will enjoy the comfort and luxury of this beautiful place, while being embedded in nature. Restaurant with local and international meals, a beautiful swimming pool with an infinity edge view, and incredible views all along the property.
The rooms have been carefully designed to combine all the facilities with the incredible surroundings, including private bathroom, balconies and views to the mountains.
It’s perfect location will allow us to explore the north, enjoy and discover what the island has to offer.
THE PROGRAM
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Uluwatu – Ubud
We will move from Uluwatu, our location during the retreat, to one of the most important regions of Bali: Ubud, where all the world’s cultures merge together. A place where yoga is essential, and all come to share this practice.
You could choose joining a visit to a sacred water temple or the unique bike ride out of the common tracks.
In the sacred water temple, you will immerse yourself in the sacred experience of Melukat, the traditional Balinese ritual to purify – both physically and spiritually – our body and senses, from any negative elements that are affecting our current as well as past lives.
The cycling tour through the countryside outside Ubud, provides opportunities to meet the locals and experience their culture in a way that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. Passing through the tranquility of the rice fields, interacting with the local people, going through magnificent natural beauty spots and highlighting the unique richness of its remarkable cultural heritage
We will finish the day enjoy our dinner in one of the most creative vegetarian restaurants of Ubud.
Sunday will be the resting day from the yoga practice. We will resume practice on Monday
Monday April 8, 2024
Trip to the mountains and 7 waterfalls trekking
Leaving Ubud.
An early rise and shine, away from the noise, we head to grasp the magnitude of majestic mountains towards Sacred lakes in the mountain area of Singaraja.
Travel time to the beginning of the trekking is around 1-1½ hours.The hike will take you through lush green jungle, clove and coffee plantations, tropical fruit trees leaden with exotic fruits, hidden caves and the opportunity for immersion into the exhilarating rush of endless waterfalls.
The trekking will lead you to untouched places, where nature is pure and unique.
We will have a delicious meal made with fresh ingredients at Giri Putri with views overlooking the jungle and the ocean at the horizon.
We will continue in our private transport to the next hill and arrive to our beutiful accommodation, Giriwood, at the Wanagiri Hills.
The day will end with a restorative yoga class and a dinner
Tuesday April 9, 2024
Canoeing on a sacred lake
The day will start with a long morning yoga class.
After breakfast, we’ll head out to the lakefront of Tambligan, through magnificent landscapes. At the narrow strip of land that separates the Twin Lakes, we walk a short way through the jungle and reach the sacred temple that is embedded in the crowns of the jungle.
We’ll go in a traditional wooden dugout canoe, paddling over the stillness of the lake. The presence of so many temples around the lake adds to its exotic nature, a spiritual atmosphere surrounded by ever-changing light and mists.
Lunch will be served with breathtaking views overlooking the twin lakes.
After lunch, we’ll go to Angseri hot springs. Let our bodies in either cooler waters or the hot springs, letting sore muscles soften and allowing the mountain air to fill our lungs.
We return to our retreat center, and enjoy a yoga nidra session before dinner.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Ulun Danu temple at lake Beratan.
We will enjoy our last morning yoga class.
After breakfast and check out, our first stop will be at Puncak Sari traditional market.
Then we will go to the second largest lake in Bali, lake Beratan and its iconic temple – Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, built in the 17th century. The temple design is a mix of Hindu and Buddhist architecture and is one of Bali’s most iconic landmarks – definitely not to be missed!
Lunch will be served with breathtaking views overlooking the ancient rice fields.
At this point, we’ll come back to Ubud or the airport, depending on your trip plan.
(*) The daily schedule can change depending on the weather conditions or other unforeseen factors.
"4 Days Trip to the North" Package Includes
- All yoga classes and sessions included in the program, in an indoor yoga shala.
- Exclusive accommodation in Ubud and the mountains, in single, double rooms or private villas, all of them ensuite.
- All breakfasts and 3 lunches, made with using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients.
- Excursions and activities mentioned in the program, with local guides.
- All transport during the excursions.
- Transport from Uluwautu to Ubud, from Ubud to Wanagiri and from Wanagiri to Ubud or to the airport (depending on your destination)
- Snacks, fruits and drinks during the excursions.
- Entrances to temples, donations and special offerings.
On request (at additional cost, on request at arrival):
- Dinners
- Several types of massages.
Not included:
- Flights tickets.
- Travel or cancellation insurance (we recommend to have one)
- Medical insurance (mandatory)
PRICES (ONLY OF TRIP TO THE NORTH)
Total Price per person.
All inclusive
Double bedroom
Your place in the trip, staying in a spacious double bedroom with a king size bed or twin beds and private bathroom.
Double occupancy: 650 €
(per person)
You will share the bedroom with another person.
If you join the retreat alone, you will have twin beds and share the retreat with another person of the group.
Single bedroom
Your place in the trip, staying in a spacious bedroom with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom.
Single occupancy: 790 €
You will be alone in the bedroom.
One bedroom villa
Your place in the retreat staying in a nice villa with the best views of the forest, king bed and private balcony.
The one bedroom villa is only available only in our accommodation in the mountains. In Ubud, you will stay a King Size bedroom.
Double occupancy: 750€
(per person)
Single occupancy: 950 €
In double occupancy is only available for couples or friends that share the king bed.
In single occupancy, you’ll be alone in the villa.
Booking and payment policy:
– To book and secure your place in the retreat, we request a 500€ deposit. For the trip to the north, a 200€ deposit is required.
– You can click on the blue button “Book your place” below, fill in your data and pay the deposits online. Please remember to add the extension of the trip, if you plan to join.
– Once the payment is made, your place will be reserved (you will receive a confirmation email)
– The balance should be paid before December 27. If you book your place after that date, the full payment will be requested.
– If the balance is not paid on December 27, we reserve the right to cancel the booking (the deposit won’t be refunded)
– If you come alone and want to stay in a double room, you will share with another person of the group.
IMPORTANT: We can not guarantee that you will have a roommate (sometimes we are odd or there aren’t people who request a shared room).
In the unlikely event that there isn’t any other person of the group you can share the room with, you can have the room for your own but you will be requested to pay the price of a single room.
You must accept the booking conditions at the moment of the registration.
Cancelation policy:
– If you cancel at any moment before December 30, we will refund the total amount you has paid, less the deposit. The deposit won’t be refunded under any circumstances.
– If your cancellation takes after December 30, your payment won’t be refunded and it won’t be possible to use it as a credit.
– At any moment, you could hand your booking over to some other person (friend, relative, colleague…etc), who would like to join the retreat and stay in the same type of bedroom.
– In the unlikely event that the retreat has to be canceled, we will be refund the full amount paid in less than 7 working days.
– Your personal expenses, such as flight tickets or any other cost that wouldn’t has paid directly to us, won’t be refund.
Most travelling insurances covers all your expenses (flight tickets, the payment of the retreat, accommodation cost if you stay before or after the retreat, etc), if you have to cancel your trip. They are inexpensive and they could be a good option to insure your trip.
Any questions? Write us: info@shamaretreats.com
Call us at +34627419996 or write to info@shamaretreats.com and tell us what you are looking for.
Communicating and asking all the questions you need, is the best way to check if what we offer fits with what you want or feel like at this moment.
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