Discover Bali: Yoga and Culture Retreat
Daily Yoga & Discovery
Join yoga teacher, Emmy award winning journalist, health and lifestyle expert, Sonia Azad for a week immersed in pure nourishment! Save your place on this amazing Bali retreat today.
RETREAT DETAILS
All are welcome to join this special Bali retreat with Sonia Azad. Enjoy daily yoga classes to refresh your body and mind, life giving foods, dips in the ocean and an immersion in the culture and traditions of the Balinese people.
With reverence, we’ll learn about the culture as well as the art and offerings of this amazing society. We’ll visit a healing water temple, artisan villages and more.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 7 days / 6 nights accommodations (plus bonus night for early arrival)
- Airport transfers
- All yoga classes with Sonia
- Organic meals
- Introduction to Balinese culture
- Offering making class
- Temple ceremony
- Visit to an artisan village
- Special farewell dinner
NOT INCLUDED:
- Airfare to Denpasar
- Spa Services
- Additional optional excursions (ex surfing)
- Alcoholic beverages
Pool View Room Bottom Floor
- Double Occupancy: $2695 per person
- Single Occupancy: $3595
Pool View Room Top Floor with wraparound balcony
- Double Occupancy: $2695 per person
- Single Occupancy: $3595
Garden Rooms
- Double Occupancy: $2495 per person
- Single Occupancy: $3395
ABOUT YOUR RETREAT LEADER
An Emmy-award winning journalist, Sonia Azad is a Dallas-based health & wellness television reporter for ABC-affiliate WFAA. Sonia is a certified yoga instructor who has been practicing for more than 15 years. Her introduction came during her time in the dance department at The University of Texas at Austin. Since then, Sonia has experienced various disciplines of yoga around the world—from Nicaragua, to France, Mexico and The Netherlands. She has led retreats in Iceland, Guatemala and the Galapagos Islands.
Sonia’s passion is guiding beginners through their discovery of movement. A trained dancer and marathon runner, Sonia’s gentle, alignment-based Vinyasa flow classes are the perfect cross-training grounds for athletes who may just be stepping into yoga classes for the first time. Her classes are designed not to further aggravate the body, but instead to foster grounds for healing and opening — in the body and the mind. She believes that through a consistent practice, students can translate the gifts discovered on the mat into living with more presence, patience, gratitude and courage off the mat.
Sonia holds advanced degrees from Northwestern University’s law school and Medill School of Journalism. She has merged her love of healthy living, adventure travel, yoga & storytelling to offer a dynamic and mindful series of classes for this retreat.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE IN BALI
Where You’ll be Staying
Far from the bustle and noise of southwest Bali, yet close enough for shopping and dining, Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat sits nicely among the rice fields of Bali’s Gianyar region.
The beauty, atmosphere and artwork of the property make it a perfect retreat for yoga, health, wellness and happiness. It’s open air design keeps guests comfortable while the many nooks provide for private reflection and meditation.
From the 2000sf open air yoga studio, the large healing pool, our 2 award -winning spas and luxurious rooms, not to mention the many peaceful lounge areas throughout the premises and 5-star staff, Floating Leaf was designed to give you unequaled comfort and an authentic connection to the people and culture of Bali.
Nutritious, Organic and Delicious
Naturopath, nutritionist and other professional specialists will provide delicious, nourishing meals, specially created for your nutritional benefit.
All gourmet meals are prepared on site, and cooking classes will help you prepare easy, nourishing meals once you return home. Floating Leaf has been heralded as one of the world’s healthiest destinations as we use the freshest, organic ingredients available and grow as much as we can in our on-site organic permaculture gardens.
The Intersection of Traditional and Modern
Each room is well appointed with modern luxury and convenience, yet maintains a peaceful Balinese feel. Enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, holy Mount Agung volcano and the surrounding rice fields. The spacious, well-appointed bedrooms at Floating Leaf provide luxurious comfort and a perfect home base in which to enjoy all the wonders of Bali
- Sweet Sleep beds with luxurious imported mattresses, pillows, sheets and towels
- En-suite bathroom with biodegradable organic toiletries
- Eco-efficient air-conditioning
- Private terrace with sweeping views
- Traditional batik robes and slippers
- In-room safe
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
Eco Has Never Been So Luxurious
Floating Leaf is located in a traditional seaside village near some of the best surf on the planet and features…
- “The Sanctuary”- A 185 m² (2000 ft²) green yoga studio/classroom with dramatic ocean and volcano views
- Two Balinese Spas
- Deluxe Eco-Luxury accommodations
- The Ultimate Relaxation Pool with waterfalls and meditation areas
- Farm-to-Table Restaurant featuring organic locally grown gourmet spa cuisine
- Organic permaculture garden
- Award winning, deeply authentic cultural experiences
- 5-Star service and high quality organic amenities
The Joy Professionals
Quick to smile and easy to laugh, the Balinese are experts at living a life of joy and fulfillment. They live in the moment, neither regretting past events nor vexing on what has yet to happen.
Perhaps nowhere else on Earth lives a better example of truly living in a joyful state than in Bali. Life here is interwoven with spirituality, delight in daily rituals and appreciation for all surrounding them.
We live, work, play and grow in harmony with our local community, the people of Sukawati village. Their support and encouragement for Floating Leaf was a driving force in our development and we involve the community in deciding exactly which philanthropic efforts will be of most help and interest to them.
DISCOVER BALI: Yoga and Culture Retreat
Join yoga teacher, Emmy award winning journalist, health and lifestyle expert, Sonia Azad for a week immersed in pure nourishment! Save your place on this amazing Bali retreat today.
