5 Day Transformative Private Retreat with Yoga and Creative workshops in Beautiful Ubud, Indonesia
Transformational Yoga and Creativity Retreat in Bali Indonesia
Let yourself come alive in the heart of Bali! Come play in the green rice fields of Ubud and get inspired by its beauty. Oana is inviting you for a five-day yoga and creativity immersion in the heart of Bali, Ubud. Through yoga practices, coaching, creative activities, and connection with nature she will help you transform and ignite your creative powers. You will leave inspired, feeling alive, and curious to explore more in life!
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes to help you release blocks and open up your creative channels
- Enjoy creative workshops, tools and techniques to inspire you
- Personal attention from Oana who has already lived for 10 years in Bali
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, water, tea, and 1 coconut water
- Special and unique places to visit which are less touristy
- Inspirational trips around Ubud
- 4 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lobby
- Restaurant
- Yoga shala
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
Arya Arkananta Eco Resort & Spa
Arya Arkananta is an eco-resort located in Sayan village, Ubud area, 10 minutes outside of Ubud center. This amazing place offers the best combination and facilities for retreat space. The green of the rice fields meets the serenity of the blue sky and the sounds of nature. The retreat has a yoga shala, a pool surrounded by a beautiful garden, a hot springs pool suited for watsu treatments, and a sacred stone chamber that is very unique.
The combination of classic design and spaciousness of the modern comfort of the accommodation is carefully thought out. The use of up-cycled wood material as part of the interior also helps to build the feel of comfortable and warm space. The spacious bathroom has a uniquely designed bathtub, as well as a rain shower that is ready to pamper its users.
Program
Your day will be a blend of movement, and creative activities which will stimulate your senses and nourish your soul, relaxing time, and exploration of nature. Your host will make sure your experience is unique and tailored to your needs.
Your yoga sessions will be personalized to your level and also adapted to your constitution based on Ayurvedic principles. Oana has been studying and practicing yoga and Ayurveda for the past 10 years and is passionate about helping people build a personal yoga practice.
During these classes, you will have the opportunity to understand better how you can use movement and breath to keep balance in your mind and body and also to deal with the challenges that might make you feel stuck or blocked. %The creative session will be a safe space for you to discover, play, and explore what wants to be expressed through words, colors, and movement.
Expressing your inner world through art is one of the most beautiful ways of sharing yourselves with each other, it is pure and it is unique. You will be guided with care through this process and invited to a space with no judgment, but rather a place to observe what unfolds from within.
This experience is for you if you:
- Feel stuck in your life right now, want to get inspired and feel alive again
- Are looking to reconnect with your creative energy and nourish the artist within
- Want to create in a safe space, so you can gain confidence and courage to express yourself
- Love discovering new cultures, love arts, and want to have an exotic experience while exploring the beauty
- Want to take a break from daily life and try something different, get out of your comfort zone, and explore new things
Sample daily schedule
Day 1
- 14:00 Arrival at the accommodation and check-in
- Welcome in-house massage
- Get to know each other
- Meditation
- Dinner
Day 2
- Private Yoga session
- Breakfast
- Creativity coaching session
- Lunch
- Relaxing time/swim or explore the surroundings on foot
- Writing session
- Private Yoga Nidra session
- Dinner
Day 3
- Private Yoga Session
- Breakfast
- Nature walk (inspirational trip for the next creative session)
- Lunch
- Intuitive painting session
- Free afternoon (journaling, relaxing, pool time, or booking an extra massage)
- Dinner
Day 4
- Movement session
- Breakfast
- 2nd creative workshop
- Lunch in town and visit an art gallery/museum
- Free afternoon (optional shopping, spa time )
- Dinner in town and evening activity depending on the day (TBC dance, sound session)
Day 5
- Private Yoga Session
- Breakfast
- Water temple purification and market visit
- Lunch and wrap up
- Saying goodbye
This retreat can be extended up to 7 days by adding any of the below activities (please send an inquiry):
- Creative workshops such as silver jewelry making, batik painting, wood carving, Balinese offerings making, Latin dance class, cooking class, writing workshop
- Traditional Balinese art and craft explorations around Ubud
- Unique crafts and arts shopping around Ubud
- Special design and architecture day trip around Ubud
- Museums and art galleries visits
- Visit Bali's cultural attractions
- More yoga and creativity coaching
- More massages and spa time
- More yummy food and culinary experiences
Also, the retreat can be personalized with more focus on one specific creative activity based on your interests. Let’s have fun creating together with your unique retreat!
Included excursions
- 1 nature trip
- 1 visit at an art gallery or museum
- 1 visit to water temple and market
Instructors
Oana Deac
Oana started her healing and creative journey in 2011 when she moved to Bali. Since then, she has practiced and studied yoga and Ayurveda and emerged herself in painting while working with local artists and craftsmen. Her yoga classes combine Ayurvedic principles with classical Hatha teachings. In 2020, she completed "Creativity Coaching Training" and became passionate about helping people establish personal practices around yoga and creativity. Her mission is to support people in accessing their full creative potential using yoga, Ayurveda, and creativity tools so they can feel more alive.
Retreat location
Apart from being the mecca of yoga and health, Ubud is also the artistic center of Bali. It is a creative vortex abundant in art, culture, and beauty. Balinese people express themselves through arts in their daily life, from the food they serve to the offerings they make for their Hindu gods. Creating with their hands is a form of meditation and it takes place daily in every household.
Ubud is located in the heart of Bali and it is abundant in jungle and rice fields. The Ubud green will get under your skin and into your heart and you will not want to leave this magical place any soon. The energy here is strong and potent and you will find yourself inspired with new ideas and ready to bring transformation into your life. This sacred volcanic land has definitely the capacity to initiate and activate projects and ideas you might think are impossible to become reality. This is the place where all that can happen!
Unique features
Activities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Garden
- Lounge
Food
You will be served daily delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Water, tea, and one coconut water per day are also included.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
- Ayurvedic
Spa treatments
One massage is included in the price. Feel free to book extra massages. For more information, please send an inquiry.
What's included
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and nonalcoholic drinks
- 3 private Hatha yoga sessions
- 1 Yoga Nidra session
- 1 Creativity coaching session
- 3 creative workshops
- 1 writing session
- 1 massage
- 1 Balinese dance session
- 1 offering-making workshop
- 1 nature walk
- 1 visit to an art gallery or museum
- 1 goody bag
- All materials for the workshops
- Tea and water available at the accommodation
- Pick-up or drop from/to the airport or another venue within a 1-hour distance
- Transport during the retreat for the program activities
What's not included
- Airfare
- Any requirements related to COVID-19 regulations entering or leaving Bali
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks during the retreat
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Ngurah Rai International Airport
27 km
Transfer included
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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