21 days Bali Yoga, Culture and Activity Tour

Ulun Daran Temple : 

Ulun Daran Temple is a major Hindu Shaivite temple in Bali, Indonesia. The temple complex is on the shores of Lake Beratan in the mountains near Bedugul. The water from the lake serves the entire region in the outflow area; downstream there are many smaller water temples that are specific to each irrigation association.

Tanah Lot 

Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 16th-century religious figure Dang Hyang Nirartha, who was significantly influenced by Hinduism and who allegedly spent a night there in the course of his extensive travels in Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa. Nirartha is also worshipped at Tanah Lot.

Batukaru Temple 

The temple is one of the “six sanctuaries of the world” which are among the holiest places of worship in Bali.

It is also one of the nine directional temples  marking the eight cardinal directions) to which is added the center point. These temples are meant to protect Bali from evil spirits; among those nine, Batukaru stands for the west direction.

Jatiluwih 

Jatiluwih is famous for its vast and terraced green rice fields, creating a landscape like a mesmerizing natural tapestry. This view is made even more captivating by the majestic backdrop of Mount Batukaru. However, Jatiluwih is not just about aesthetics. Behind its beauty lies the centuries-old subak system, a traditional Balinese irrigation system that UNESCO recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2012. 

Accommodation Kus Farm Bali

July 26  Drive to Lovina Beach (2 hours)

After yoga and breakfast, we set off on the two-hour drive up to our next destination : Lovina Beach. We pass through beautiful rice fields and mountains and lakes. After checking into the Villa we spend time at the beach and in the evening and have a barbeque.

July 27-July 31 Part 2 of retreat at Lovina Beach

We stay in a luxury private Villa on the beach with a pool, garden, kitchen, fitness room, helping staff and massage therapists available. Lovina Beach is a peaceful hidden gem in the north of Bali away from the crowds. 

Activities: Snorkelling, Dolphin swimming, Fishing, Waterfall, Barbeque, Massage treatments

Morning and Evening Yoga in a huge Garden. Meditation/workshop in the day. 

Lovina beach is famous for its back sand beach, dolphins and snorkelling. We use the time in the day for relaxing at the beach and swimming. Local excursions and nature walks included.

Accommodation Villa Pantai Lovina

July 31 Drive to Sidemen, West Bali ( 4 hours)

We drive along the majestic west coast of Bali to our next destination, Sidemen. We stop at beautiful spots in between to refresh and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Aug 1- Aug 6  Part 3 of retreat in Sidemen, West Bali

Activities : Mt. Agung night Trek, Rice Field Hiking, Jagatsatru Waterfall, Water Temple, Traditional weaving and flower offering, Old Village Tenganan visit.

Mount Agung Trek:  

Mount Agung, Bali, rises up over 3,000 meters above sea level. The peak of Agung volcano is the tallest point on the island. Like Mount Olympus the history of the volcano is entwined in myths and legend. Many still believe that the Hindu God Pasupati formed the volcano. On the slopes of Mt Agung is Besakih, the most important Hindu temple on the island.

The trek is a night trek. We will leave resort at midnight by car, start the trek around 1 am, summit for sunrise and be back to base point by 9 am. Return to resort around 10 am. Breakfast Included. Please carry a jacket because it gets cold at the summit. Hiking shoes needed.

Sidemen Rice terraces 

Sidemen is famous for its picturesque rice terraces that continue for miles, creating an unusual sense of symmetry among nature. There are some great viewpoints in the region where you can admire the terraces from afar.

Tenganan Village

Tenganan Village is one of three Bali Aga villages – (the oldest and sacred villages in Bali), along with Trunyan and Sembiran . Bali Aga is a village that still maintains a lifestyle whose social order is based on traditional village customs passed down from their ancestors. The shape and size of buildings and yards, the arrangement of building layouts, and even the location of temples are all built according to traditional customs that have been passed down from generation to generation.

Jagatsatru Waterfall and Water Temple

Nestled alongside a Brahma temple and pristine untouched nature, the waterfall is a hidden gem in pure nature.

Accommodation Great Mountain Views/ Minggus Resort, Sidemen

Aug 7 Drop to Denpasar airport ( 4 hours)

After breakfast, we drive along the west coast back to the Denpasar airport.

Yoga Teacher and Guide

Noor Maini is a movement practitioner and teacher based out of New Delhi, India. He practices and trains in the Iyengar Yoga and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga traditions. In addition to his yoga practice, he has trained in Classical Ballet, Modern Artistic Contemporary Dance and Classical Jazz Dance for the last 13 years. He teaches regularly at yoga retreats across India. He has collaborated with practitioners, instructors, choreographers and artists from all across the world.

His asana classes are influenced from Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga traditions. He has been training for a long time with Usha Devi in Rishikesh. His other teachers include Olop Arpipi, Angelo Cecci, Ajay Tokas and Vijay Amar. He believes in and follows his teachers’ principles of daily self-practice.