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7 Days H20 Yoga Island Dreaming and Mindfulness Retreat in Bali
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Island Dreaming Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Bali
The Island Dreaming Retreat offers much more than a bed, a breakfast and a physical class to attend, it's a rewarding journey. Join H2O Yoga & Meditation Center in their island dreaming meditation and yoga retreat that allows people of all levels of yoga and all walks of life to give themselves some love, slow down, unwind and refocus. Here, you can find the smile and happiness that is always within you. The island setting gives you the perfect opportunity to withdraw from your job, loved ones and everyday life, to re-gather your own individual energy and reflect on the direction your life is heading, without being influenced by others.
100% record
Over the 3 year period and 40 retreats held at H2O Yoga and Meditation Center, no retreat cancellation has ever been made so you can be assured that once you book, you will have a retreat to join. Held at their own retreat center located at the island paradise resort of Gili Air, there is no number of attendees required for the retreat to proceed. Their retreats have gained an excellent reputation and so no last minute disappointments.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- A blissful traditional Balinese massage
- Daily walking meditation on the shoreline
- Tranquil evening singing bowl meditations
- 3-hour workshop choice of beginners or Yin with personalized attention
- Everyday beach time for magical sunrise and sunset island style
- Included hotel pick-up and fast boat to Gili Air and return also
- Exciting day trip snorkeling with turtles and visiting Gili Meno
- Daily healthy breakfast and vegetarian or vegan dinner
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
Vastu
The principles of Vastu have been a guiding concept in the design of the bungalows at H2O Yoga and Meditation Center. 'Vastu' is India's ancient Vedic tradition of design, architecture, and sacred space, often called 'the yoga of design'. It is believed to create harmony and health in one's living space. The bungalows are built from local natural materials and have beautifully thatched roofing.
The poolside bungalows offer a peaceful retiring space. H20 Yoga and Meditation provides the retreat participants of the base price with accommodation in the spacious shared bungalow (six beds) with private bathroom. Equipped with fans, and both clean sheets and towels are provided.
There are also deluxe bungalow upgrade options with air conditioning, hot water, ensuite, security box, private verandah, and daily housekeeping.
Program
What benefits could I get from attending the retreat?
This unique retreat experience allows you the time to do many things: pamper yourself, slow down, reconnect to nature, reconnect to your own true nature, start listening to your intuition, gain clarity on certain issues going on in your life, stop the self criticism, and start loving your self more and of course feel awesome and healthy!
What is this retreat about?
Is about what a retreat should be about; escaping the bubble you live in with all its pressures, stress, routine, miserable weather possibly, the people who don’t make you feel good about yourself, bad eating and sleeping habits, and coming away to a place such as the beautiful island Gili Air with no pollution and doing physical exercise in the form of yoga, calming the frantic busy mind with some meditation, eating high vibrational food, getting good sleep, building self confidence, recharging your batteries and if possible the hardest thing of all, going on a social media diet! (Turning off the smartphone altogether or at least minimizing a little to bring you into the present moment. And then returning back to your bubble as a new person!
Daily schedule
- 06:00 Magical sunrise waiting at the beach 200 meters away
- 07:00 Studio yoga
- 08:30 Island buffet breakfast
- 09:15 to 14:30 2.30 Island exploring on bicycle or foot, laying in a hammock, or massage
- 14:30 Element discussion on earth, water, fire, or air
- 15:30 Afternoon yoga, aqua yoga, Qi Gong, Sun salutation, or meditation class
- 17:00 Sunset activity including mindfulness and appreciation of nature
- 19:00 Vegan or vegetarian dinner
- 20:30 Singing bowl meditation and exploring and discussing meditation techniques involving breath, mantra, zen, and affirmations
- 21:00 Take rest
Friday is a day trip on the boat ‘Nemo’ with captain Fikri. Wednesday night is the movie and a curry night.
There is also one optional silent day on the retreat.
Instructors
Jon (Bindu) Meston
Meditation came before yoga for Jon. It started more than 20 years ago and led him on a journey of spiritual exploration to many parts of the globe including Tibet. The physical yoga becomes part of his life in 2004 whilst living in a community at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala and has been a daily practice ever since. He has studied yoga and meditation with many ‘learned ones’ including Zen master, Thich Nhat Hanh. He gained his master level Reiki training in 2005, studied kinesiology, and many healing modalities and in recent years deepened his understanding of qigong and working with life energy.
Claire Green
Claire began her yoga journey completing 500-hour with Gillian Russell, British Wheel of yoga teacher, trainer, and yoga therapist in England in 2005. Following a self-practice for two years, she continued her yoga studies with Birthlight pre-natal yoga in 2008 and later an advanced yoga training with Ana Forrest in 2009. She furthered her training by completing 500-hour with Maggie Reagh studying yoga therapy, yoga philosophy, chanting, and Ayurveda, co-run with Neil Pearson, a specialist in physical therapy and chronic pain in 2015.
Tamlyn
After completing a degree in sports psychology, Tamlyn discovered yoga in order to release stresses of life and to gain flexibility and strength. She was slowly changing her life and yoga became the priority of her existence. It was no surprise that she went on to completed a 200-hour teacher training at Johannesburg and then continued to deepen her studies with a further 300-hour training in Bali at Santosha Yoga in traditional yoga, Vinyasa yoga, and Yin yoga. Further advanced course with teachers such as Ana Forest has made a big impact on her professionalism that she delivers.
Location
We may sound biased but we believe we have the best location not only in Bali but in the world! Beautiful yellow sand, clear waters filled with marine life. Sunrise on one side, a 20-minute walk to sunset on the other side, no cars, motorbikes, or pollution just bikes and horse carts, it's like Disneyland. And the magnificent H20 Resort center, what more could you want.
It is only a short one hour walk around the outside of the island, and very safe at night time.
They organize transportation from your hotel in Bali and the fast boat, so you will arrive before lunchtime.
Food
The buffet breakfast included in the retreat has many wonderful offerings of muesli, soy milk, raisins, pumpkin seeds, coconut powder and sunflower seeds, brown bread, eggs, and herbal teas. The evening meal is Indonesian varieties with no fish oil or egg for the vegans. At H20 Yoga, they also have their “GOOD EARTH” cafe which has gluten-free, raw and vegan options for sensitive diets if relaxing by the pool for lunch.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Things to do (optional)
Some people like to do very little between the daily schedule and some people like to ‘tick’ all the boxes. There is plenty to satisfy the pallet so we recommend just arriving and then check in with how you are feeling and going from there.
- Swimming
- Snorkel alongside the critically endangered Hawksbill turtle
- Encounter the vibrant sea life (the colorful Clown fish, sea anemones, striking coral reefs)
- Take a day trip on a local 'glass-bottom' boat and go snorkeling at some of the island's most highly regarded spots
- Go diving at approximately 18 dive sites around the island featuring coral seascapes, wrecks, sharks, and a plentitude of brilliantly colored fishes
- Undertake a one day quick course on diving from one of the dive centers
- Undertake a 3 - 4 day certification program and choose between Discover Scuba Diving and Open Water
- Further your training with the advanced and instructor level courses on diving
- Catch great waves at a reef break on the south west side of the island
- Visit local pearl farms and waterfalls
- Have a gentle stroll or power walk around the island
- Take a drive along the forested road, with amazing coastal views and spot some local monkeys
- Go island hopping and explore Gili Menos deserted beaches, discover Gili Trawangans high vibe and many restaurants, and salute the sunset as you watch its golden rays slip behind Balis sacred Agung volcano
- Visit nearby Lombok and hike to the summit of the picturesque Mount Rinjani volcano, and reward yourself with spectacular views of the crater lake
- Read a book from H2Os wide range of books on yoga, alternative healing, meditation, Buddhism, and other spiritual topics
Spa treatments
Available treatments
True Nature ‘Classic’ guests receive a 60-minute complimentary luxurious Balinese massage in the H20 day spa. If wanting more treatments you can take 10 percent off all of them as we encourage the process of ‘self-love.
What's included
- Daily yoga and meditation classes
- Yoga mats and equipment all provided
- Professional instruction
- Space, time and environment for contemplation.
- A blissful traditional Balinese massage
- Daily healthy breakfast and vegetarian dinner
- Attend a 3hr workshop choice of Beginners or Yin with personalized attention
- Tranquil evening singing bowl meditations
- Exciting day trip snorkeling with turtles and visiting Gili Meno
- Everyday beach time for magical sunrise and sunset island style.
- 6 nights accommodation
- Included hotel pick and fast boat to Gili Air and return also
- Drinking water
- Sand, sun, fresh salt air, island vibe, new friends
- Daily walking meditation on the shoreline
What's not included
- Flights to and from Bali
- Travel insurance
- Airport transfer to hotel (45 USD fee)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lombok International Airport
49 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
You have two options: the Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) Bali or the Lombok International airport.
Bali is the more common option. For Bali travelers please book a hotel in the Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak or Ubud area and we can then pick you up for your included transfer in the shuttle bus and fast boat. 7 am pick up and arriving by lunchtime at Gili Air.
If coming via Lombok take a taxi to Bhangsal Harbor, then the 20 min boat to Gili Air, if doing this we will reimburse you 250,000 for your expenses.
