You arrive in the evening or later afternoon on Thursday 4 April 2024. (It’s the day before the Easter 2024 long weekend). Then, you leave during the day on Thursday 11 April. On Monday 8 April, there is an afternoon off for local excursions, resting, or whatever. So you get 6 full days of pranayama breathwork (aka breath meditation), and yoga.
It’s suitable for anyone with at least 6 months of yoga. To attend, no pranayama breath meditation experience is needed. You can start learning it there. As soon as you buy, you also get a free pranayama breathwork video course, & 10 FREE LIVE pranayama classes.
Island of the Gods
On the day off, there’ll be time to take in Balinese culture. For example, you can visit the immaculate, sculptured rice fields, lush gardens, and beautiful boutique property.
The yoga retreat venue for this weeklong Bali retreat is in a secluded setting, but where the everyday life of Bali is very accessible.
Alternatively, you can take more time with the Flametree Yoga friendly staff, and enjoy the idyllic views of this aesthetically beautiful environment.
In this perfect yoga environment, those same views are there for you both in yoga sessions, and afterwards.
We know all of the matters below are also important factors for many retreat guests.
The closest beach is right beside the resort.
The private bathrooms in each bungalow are modern, and immaculately clean
You get delicious food, plenty of fresh fruit of the tropics, and there are wholly vegan options if you want
All of the great food is vegetarian cuisine, with very healthy meals, closely oversighted by your resort retreat hosts
Although its not officially an organic restaurant at the retreat, all food is very fresh, and deliciously prepared
It’s just a short walk to the local Balinese village
We will do the room choice when we know the final mix of guests, but please talk to us about it if you wish
Because its more convenient for singles or groups, you organize you own taxis, for whatever additional fee you wish (hotel to airport is around $30 USD, each way, and you can have up to 4 in a car)
The airport is about an hour drive in good traffic, but can be double that sometimes
The resort can arrange these airport transfers, or ask us for advice about a local driver we work with in Bali
The bungalows all have lots of space in them, and between them
At the retreat, you’re surrounded by traditional Balinese architecture.
Our inspiration lies in the ancient yoga book called The Bhagavad Gita. It says: “Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”
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About The Host
Belinda & Cheryl have taught yoga and breath meditation for years. Belinda’s classes range from Beginners to Experienced (Level 2). She is a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. On this retreat, she is the lead teacher.
Cheryl has 300 hours of teacher training, and also a large amount of experience. All our classes are taught with compassion & understanding.
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FAQ
Are the teachers qualified to teach Iyengar Yoga?
Iyengar Yoga teachers are among the most highly qualified teachers in the world. To gain certification, Iyengar Teacher trainees undergo a rigorous training program over a minimum of 3 years.
When Iyengar yoga teachers are certified at the initial level of certification, they have done at least 300 hours of training. It’s been done with a Senior Yoga Teacher such as Chris Lalor, the owner and founder of Flametree Yoga.
Before they start teacher training, Iyengar teacher trainees also have to have done at least 3 years as an Iyengar yoga student.
Elsewhere on this site, you can see more about Flametree’s Iyengar Teacher training.
(In contrast, the most common level of training of yoga teachers across Australia is only 200 hours. It is also often done with a very short prior period as a yoga student).
What is yoga?
Yoga is a very ancient discipline designed to promote self-awareness. It is known to have originated in India, some 5 thousand years ago. Yoga appeared in the west towards the end of the nineteenth century. From humble beginnings yoga has grown to be very widely practiced throughout the world by people from all walks of life.
Yoga has stood the test of time because it is a discipline able to speak to every aspect of the human condition. Yoga postures, breathing and relaxation techniques talk to our bodies, our minds and our souls. Indeed the very word “yoga” means union, uniting body mind and soul for health and fulfillment.
A yoga practice strengthens and invigorates all the bodies systems,removing toxins and stimulating circulation,toning the muscles ,leaving you feeling strong healthy and more flexible.On the mental and emotional level yoga aids concentration,steadies the emotions and calms the mind. On a deeper level the practice of yoga brings self-awareness leading one towards inner peace
Yoga is suitable for everyone. You don`t have to be young , fit and flexible to begin. Everyone can benefit , men and women of all ages, all sizes can attain benefit from yoga, you simply have to begin, start to practice, and then continue to practice.
What is Iyengar yoga?
Iyengar Yoga is a dynamic practice that uses the body to approach and understand the mind. The body is trained to become an instrument for meditation. Through the practice one learns how to steady and quieten the mind to bring it to a place of stillness. The beauty of the Iyengar method is to be found in the systematic way it trains yoga practitioners to experience and understand themselves no matter where they are at.
In Iyengar yoga a Beginner is first introduced to their physical body via a series of standing poses (asanas). They are asked to feel themselves at the level of the muscles , bones , ligaments. In the standing poses they learn the basics of alignment and learn how to use props(supports like blocks , chairs, wall ropes) to help access parts of their body that may be difficult initially due to stiffness or injury.With regular, disciplined practice Iyengar yoga students find they develop physical strength, stamina, flexibility and co-ordination.
Iyengar Yoga students discover through practising yoga poses that there exists a the link between breath , mind and emotions . They begin to experience that yoga postures enhance not only their physical health but help to bring clarity and steadiness to their mind and emotions.
Many seek out Iyengar yoga because of the high reputation The Late BKS.Iyengar and his daughter Dr Geeta Iyengar have in the world of remedial yoga. Many people who initially come to yoga suffering from a wide variety of disorders, like back and neck pain, stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia and digestive disorders to name a few, find with a regular yoga practice they are able to manage their condition and find relief.
How much experience do I need to go to an experienced level class?
Yes on average most students have been practicing yoga for quite a few years.
I am really stiff, will I be able to do yoga?
Yes, it’s no problem We teach Iyengar yoga.
This method is particularly well suited for all different body types. It also uses a lot of preparatory poses.
We also offer Gentle Yoga, plus Back, Neck and Shoulder Yoga. See more about these under the “Classes” tab. They will be useful to your situation.
I have just become pregnant can I continue classes?
Yes you can, but you must advise your teacher immediately. If you wish, please also see the answer to the next question as well.
I am pregnant & not a current student. Can I start a course or yoga class?
In short, you can start at 15 weeks. Here a quick guide around pregnancy questions, including pregnancy yoga Darwin options.
If you’re planning to get pregnant, the best time to start yoga is right away. It means you can continue yoga right through your pregnancy, without having to wait until your are 15 weeks. Then you have the many benefits of yoga right through your pregnancy.
When I am menstruating should I tell my teacher?
We prefer that you discretely advise your teacher. If online mention it in the chat box that only the teacher can see. If in the studio, tell the teacher as you arrive.
Iyengar yoga considers it’s highly useful to adjust for the changes that take place in your body once a month. You will be given alternative poses where necessary to help you during that time of the month.
In particular, you’ll be given alternatives to inverted poses. As you’d appreciate, its important to not do poses that can alter the natural bodily processes.
You’ll also be give poses that conserve energy, and re-generate it.
I have sustained an injury and cannot complete the course. What do I do?
Please ring us straight away. We will advise you then and direct you depending on your situation.
Should I tell my teacher about current injuries and medical conditions?
Yes. If you are having regular treatments, for example with a physio, please tell your teacher. Issues around surgery/blood pressure, changed medical conditions etc. you need to keep your teacher informed.
Is it important to develop a home practice?
Yoga is a practice. So yes you do need to set aside time a time to practice. We provide practice sheets at the Beginner and Intermediate levels that will help you to sequence your practice.