FULL MOON REFLECTION: Subtle Self-Illumination
The time of this retreat was chosen to specifically coincide with the Full Moon. It was, in fact planned so it occurs at the midpoint of the retreat. Just as the Sun, Earth and Moon must align for the experience of a full moon, everything in life must align for the experiences that change us. This is one of those moments. We will spend the 2 days before the moon, connecting to its sacred energy and ease back into flow the 2 days following. On the Day the Moon is full I have asked Floating Leaf to organize a Balinese Hight Priest who will guide us in sacred ceremony.
Retreats in general provide participants a chance to leave behind stress and the energy sapping demands of daily life.
For this week, you will be asked to step into the energy of the Moon. The connection to the subconscious mind and emotions, clarity and illumination. A time to reflect on where you have come from while celebrating your growth in this lifetime. In support, the practices shared will explore the inner life.
I have developed The 5 Body Integration and this will support you while delving into the Yin aspects of the Physical, Energetic, Mental, Sense and Bliss Bodies. This will be a time of inner connection and what better place than Bali, where phones and computers can be put aside and replaced with ceremony, and a life that moves at the pace of the universe.
Reflection ~ The action of bending or folding back when meeting another medium. The Full Moon is seen when the light of the sun is reflected by its surface. OUR true understanding of this human life comes when our external experiences reflect back to our inner world.
Each day will start with a morning practice and (depending on various planned activities) will finish with a late afternoon practice. We will take walks to the nearby sacred black sand beach, appropriately named Pantai Purnama (full moon beach) stopping at the sacred shrine along the way. In the evenings there will be workshops and talks that connect with the Kosha we are focused on that day. And most importantly when a ceremonial procession winds its way past Floating Leaf, we will drop all plans and step into the flow of the sacred.
There will be time to share and time for yourself to find rest and release. I look forward to sharing this special time with you.
RETREAT DETAILS
I have been considering running this retreat for about 2 years, and the time is now right. The moon and life have aligned to offer a time of Subtle Self-Reflection.
Not only will you come away from it restored and recharged, each person will have also discovered something about their truest selves (Atma). The thing that floats below the surface ready to be move by the tide of life. The moon asserts its power through gentle influence and you will learn how to connect to that same power within yourself.
Each day will be a combination of structure and flow. The magic of the lunar phase enhanced by the beauty and intent of Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat. We will walk the short road to Pantai Purnama (Full Moon Beach) stopping at the sacred temple along the way known for its strong spiritual powers. Some days classes will take place on the beach. A black sand beach that people believe has curative powers. Many come to bury themselves in the sand and absorb its healing energy. There are many times Floating Leaf offers bonfires on the beach and we will be taking part. Learning to be with the Sacred.
Through the week, you will learn simple skills that can easily be incorporated into your life, allowing for reduced stress, a clearer mind, increased ability to communicate from your heart and a belief in the power you have to create the life you know you were put here to live.
Having the opportunity to do this work while being held in comfort and sacredness of Floating Leaf will elevate the experience. They understand the Ritam (rhythm and ritual) that flows into life when care and ceremony hold us in soft arms. Pack your heart, a journal and a willingness to experience everything you are, leave at home all the old stories that keep you from meeting your life.
Some of the Highlights you will experience will be the Full Moon with Sacred Ceremony, the nearby sacred Temple known for its spiritual power, and healing black sand beach, Pantai Purnama (Full Moon Beach). Beach Bonfires and Yoga on the beach and the huge local processions with gamelan orchestras and giant puppets that pass by Floating Leaf on their way to the sacred Full Moon Beach. All this along with the following.
- 7 Day/6 Nights Eco Luxury Retreat Accommodations
- 3 Healthy Organic Meals Daily – (Much of the food from their organic garden)
Because of check-in/check-out times, dinner is the only meal included on the first day and breakfast is included on last day. - Welcome Dinner with Traditional dancers and musicians
- Farewell Dinner
- 2 Daily Yoga & Meditation Sessions + Workshops: All classes will be focused on The 5 Body (Kosha) Integration. There will be work on Journaling and Storytelling as well.
- Secret Waterfall and Temple Tour (Waterfall and Ulundanu Temple at Bedugul Tour)
- Transformational Full Moon Purification Ceremony with Balinese Hindu High Priest at Floating Leaf (Sacred and Traditional ritual and ceremonies)
- Traditional Balinese Dance Lesson
- Intro to Bali Culture
- Art and Culture Shopping Tour
- Rice Field Walk/Bali Water Temples
- Charity Inclusion (Optional)
- The 21% Balinese taxes are already included in the price
Also included:
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers (6am-9pm. After hours surcharge may apply for transport outside of these times)
- Welcome drinks, refreshing face towels, and welcome foot massage upon arrival
- Organic permaculture garden
- Use of yoga hall and property grounds (as per program)
- Unlimited complimentary filtered drinking water
- Fresh tropical fruits daily
- Three rooftop terraces offering dramatic views of the Indian Ocean, Bali’s majestic volcanoes, and the surrounding rice fields.
- The Ultimate Relaxation Pool with waterfalls and meditation areas
- Complete expert concierge services
- Daily housekeeping
- The Ultimate Bali Travel Guide- an 80+ page handbook filled with everything you need to know about visiting Bali
- Free high-speed wireless internet
POOL ROOMS:
Top Floor – Wrap around Balconies
Ground Floor – Indoor/Outdoor Bathroom with Rain Shower
Double Occupancy: (2 sharing)
Early bird $2455 CAD per person – before September 30th
Regular $2655 CAD
Single Occupancy: (private room)
Early bird $3450 CAD per person – before September 30th
Regular $3735 CAD
GARDEN ROOMS:
Koi Pond and Garden Views
Double Occupancy:
Early bird $2385 CAD per person – before September 30th
Regular $2495 CAD
Single Occupancy:
Early bird $3055 CAD per person – before September 30th
Regular $3319 CAD
NON-INCLUSIONS:
- Flights (Airfare)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Specialty drinks
- Surfing
- Cooking Classes
- Snorkelling
- Balinese Healer Sessions
- Additional Food and Snacks
- Items not otherwise specifically stated in Inclusions.
- Spa Services or Holistic Services. They can be booked on site or prior to arrival.
Early Bird discount ends September 30th.
Solstice Celebration Special starts Monday, November 25 and ends December 20th, 2019.
Receive $200 per person booking if paying in full. $100 if paying in installments.
2 People booking together will receive a $500 discount ($250 each) if paying in full….everything’s better with a friend!
For 1 person use Discount code BALI1 – For 2 people booing together use Discount Code BALI2
Register for this Retreat
You can reserve your spot, register and get more info about this retreat through the link below or drop them an email at oceanbreathyoga@gmail.com.
RETREAT LEADERS
Beverly began teaching Yoga nearly 10 years ago, after 15 years of exploring the practice. Although it proved to be a wonderful addition to her life – strengthening old wrist injuries, returning mobility to a healed shoulder, allowing her to be with asthma through breath not a puffer, finding peace and joy – it was one of the big life moments that moved her to teacher training in her 40’s. Her father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and within months had passed on from this lifetime. The high stress of moving through that experience with her parents found Beverly a short time and 3 ambulance trips later on a hospital cardiac unit. After sleeping nearly the entire week there, she never did have the suggested operation. Instead she stepped back into her Yoga practice and an immersed breath practice which allowed the effects of stress to dissipate and life to return to balance. It was so effective that she even did a trek through the Andes the following year, reaching a 15,000 foot high. Shortly after returning to health she took her first teacher training program and life became continual experience of Dharma in action.
Certified and/or trained in Yin, Kundalini, Restorative, Yoga Nidra, Pranayama (Breath Practice), Vinyasa, Prenatal, The Vedas, Forest Bathing and working towards certification in TRE, she also spends her time learning as much about the human body as possible to ensure she understands in detail the issues that come from living within the bodies we are gifted this lifetime. Being blessed enough to find teachers who reflect her views on putting the power of being back in the hands of individuals she went on to study with teachers such as Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley, Max Strom, Janet Stone and Jeffrey Armstrong to name a few. They have all contributed to her passion for ensuring people learn to understand themselves on a deep cellular level. Now, 10 years into the journey, she has more than 10,000 hours of teaching experience, opened her own small studio to ensure time with each student, and has moved so far beyond the generic idea of yoga that her students sometimes instead call her the Body Whisperer. She is a Curator of experiences and has developed her program called The 5 Body Integration, a program that encourages each person to become intimately aware of the forces that control their experiences as humans and to take this knowledge to move towards a more empowered life.
There is no room for dogma in Beverly’s teaching. She understands and acknowledges that each person is so unique in their bodies, their life experiences, their memories and how they view the world around them that it makes no sense to expect any 2 people to have the same Yoga experience.
You are incredible and beautiful and you are a gift to this world! Learn to believe it.
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.
Floating Leaf Eco-Retreat believes in full transparency. The “++” that you will see for all hotels in Bali, and throughout Asia, refers to a government mandatory tax and service charge. Please be aware of this when comparing prices as some retreats will not disclose this information and can inflate this charge up to 40% in hidden costs.
Our policy is to be open and upfront and explain that the “++” at Floating Leaf is the minimum additional 21%. Your non-refundable non-transferable deposit secures your spot on this Bali retreat. Please be sure to read our complete terms and conditions. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Bali and Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat.
The moon teaches us that darkness can’t hide the beauty of life if we know how to reflect beauty.
FULL MOON REFLECTION: Subtle Self-Illumination
Following my 5 Body Integration we will delve into the Yin aspects of the Physical, Energetic, Mental, Sense and Bliss Bodies. This will be a time of inner connection and what better place than Bali where phones and computers can be put aside for ceremony, and a life that moves at the pace of the universe.
