Jivamukti Yoga Retreat in Candidasa, East Bali
8 Days, 7 Nights Immersion into Yoga, Kirtan, Meditation & Bliss.
March 20-27, 2025
8 days of soul-liberating yoga practices in Bali, the exquisite “Last Paradise” “Island of 1000 Temples”, where incense wafts through the tropical air and spirituality is the way of life. Each day, connect with the Divine and your authentic Self through intentional movement, healing mindfulness, spirited kirtan, and transformative yoga philosophy exploration. Enjoy fresh, vegan local food & fruits, to nurture your body & soul. Treat yourself to traditional Balinese bodywork in the onsite spa. Enjoy island life: swimming, snorkeling, plus an optional group temple tour & sunrise hike. Throughout our time together, we’ll draw from the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita guided by the profound inquiry: how to transcend life's stresses and the Material Ocean in the Boat of Divine Knowledge.
Krishna said, “All can cross over this ocean of material existence by seating themselves in the boat of divine knowledge.”
-Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4, Verse 36
Jivamukti Yoga is comprised of a vigorous vinyasa practice plus 5 Tenets: Ahimsa (compassion, service, nonharming vegan diet), Bhakti (Devotion to God), Nada (Yoga of Sound, Mantra, Chanting) Dhyana (Meditation), and Shastra (study of yogic scripture). These tenets will come alive in Bali during the Crossing the Ocean Retreat.
8 Days to Discover Bliss from Within.
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A Heavenly Retreat to East Bali
Simple yet unforgettable is the best dive resort and yoga retreat that is our destination in Candidasa. Long lasting memories as the evening sun is consumed by the Indian Ocean, fisherman out at sea, and you are relaxing in our open-air beach bar enjoying the warm tropical breeze and a cool drink as another day passes away.
Stretch out on your terrace and enjoy the stunning view of tropical gardens or the Indian Ocean. Encourage yourself to experience some of our fantastic activities like snorkeling or diving our breathtaking underwater world, exploring our cultural and nature, indulge in an authentic Balinese massage, and learn to prepare some of our finest cuisine in our cooking class.
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Yoga Immersion in Paradise
In addition to our daily yoga asana and meditation practice, open to all levels, there will be a strong spiritual component to our exploration. The retreat is open and welcoming to practitioners of all faiths who come with an open mind and heart. We will explore universal ideas from the Bhagavad Gita in a modern, personal context. Bhakti Yoga enthusiasts will enjoy deep immersion in practice and lifestyle, with ample time for kirtan – devotional call-and-response mantra chanting. Experience the profound meaning of kirtan, derived from the Sanskrit words 'kir' (to cut through) and 'tan' (to expand), and deepen into the Bhav, the divine good mood.
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Explore the Schedule
Day 3
8:00 - 11:00 am: Extended Class: Detoxifying Kriya, Asana Practice, Yoga Philosophy: “Who or What is Krishna”, Meditation | Brunch | 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Kirtan, Philosophy Discussion “The Material Ocean” | Dinner | 7:00 pm: Meditation
Day 4
8:00 am: Meditation | Free Morning or Optional Temple Tour | Brunch | 4:00 - 5:30 pm Asana Class & Kirtan | Dinner | 8:00 pm: Meditation
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All Inclusive & Considered
Your yoga retreat to Bali includes 7 nights in the luxurious Puri Bagus Candidasa Resort, shared double occupancy rooms, daily vegan brunch and dinner, daily yoga and meditation classes, a cooking class, and group airport transfers for both arrival and departure. Katherine’s experience with yoga travel has created a schedule balanced between practice, cultural exploration, and relaxation, for a week that feels like a vacation, yet offers inspiration and practical tools for when you return to daily life. What is not included: spa services, optional add ons ie. sunrise hike and temple tour.
Travel Information: Arrive to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) on or before March 19. Flights to/from Bali are not included.
