About

appleyoga's "Celebrate Life" retreat will be blissful adventure that will open you up to richness of Balinese culture, whilst infusing yoga into your daily retreat allowing you unwind, rejuvenate & expand into LIFE! Whether you are an experienced yogi, or have always wanted to learn, we will enter into a rejuvenating rhythm around the cycle of living yoga, exploration and liberating play.

On this trip there are opportunities to enjoy visits to must see sites, cultural events, temples, beaches, white water rafting, elephant trips, volcano hikes, diving, cooking classes, massages, shopping, or simply time spent alone relaxing into your own world.
The retreat will give you a hands on, fun and personal experience.

Retreat includes

• 7 Transformational Vinyasa flow yoga sessions with Katy - one each morning
• 6 Evening Lunar yoga practices with Katy - one each evening
• 8 nights accommodation at the beautiful Ananda Cottages, Ubud
• Yummy Breakfast/Brunch
• Opening retreat dinner on the 22nd Mar 2010
• Closing dinner on the 28th Mar 2010

Retreat doesn't include

• Flights and transfers
• Food and beverages other than brunch
• Excursions or trips
• Taxis to and from places

Sample Daily Schedule:

Mornings: applefusion - lovingly developed through Katy's life experience as a ballet dancer, yoga teacher and pilates instructor.
What to expect:
Transformational solar vinyasa flow yoga: a variety of active asana practices for all levels: dynamic prana vinyasa flow, energetic and alignment-based hatha yoga, liberation creative dance, pilates core inspiration, body prayer, invocations, heart opening practices to liberate body and mind - are you ready? WOO HOO!
Suitable for all levels - just bring your heart and spirit!

Brunch: Brunch is a variety of hot and cold delights: fruits, cereals, yoghurt, traditional continental brekkie with yummy jams, cheeses, eggs made a variety of styles.

Afternoons: Soak in Bali's lush radiant energy, sunbathe and swim by the pool, have blissful massages and take some time out to just rest and recharge or go see some of the many wonderful places Bali and Ubud offer just near by.

Late Afternoon: Introspective & awaking lunar yoga practices.
These sessions will consist of various techniques such as pranayama, meditation, mantra, yoga nidra, nada yoga, discussions and insights within yoga to bring you home to yourself.

More fun stuff:
The final evening will be a celebration and reflection of the time spent together with a closing dinner and fun in Ubud town!!!
If you are interested in diving, there are some beautiful dive sites and if you love to walk, there are some breath taking treks, wonderful art galleries, wood carvings, shopping, Balinese cooking classes, painting classes, visits to healers and that's just for starters!

Location

Bali is a beautiful, enchanted island full of mystery and adventure. It is located near the main Indonesian island of Java. Unlike the rest of Indonesia, Bali stands alone as an oasis of Hindu culture. It is filled with temples and everywhere one goes you are constantly reminded of their deep spirituality. Its landscape is lush and tropical. Rice paddies terrace down hillsides like giant steps. Volcanoes soar through the clouds and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and music. Ubud is a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors, connoisseurs, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians to name a few.

Ubud is arguably the best place to use as a base if you're visiting Bali; if you're looking for culture, comfort, nature and inspiration. Ubud is surrounded by most of the things that bring people to Bali - scenic rice fields, small villages, markets, art and craft communities, ancient temples and places. Its central location makes it easy to get from Ubud to the mountains, beaches, and major towns.

What's near Ubud

Beaches - About an hour and a half from Ubud is Kuta, Seminyak, where long stretches of beaches belong to unbelievable sunsets - surfers paradise

Activities - Scuba diving, trekking, white water rafting, sacred sites and temples, shopping, art galleries, amazing wood carvings, Balinese cooking classes, art lessons, visits to healers including

EAT PRAY LOVE: The real thing!

Some of you might remember the healers in the Bali chapters of Eat Pray Love. We can arrange readings and visits with both Ketut, the Medicine Man and Elizabeth Gilbert's healer friend in Ubud, named Wayan for those of us who want to go! And if you haven't read Eat, Prey, Love then it's a must read getting you ready for Bali - buy it here...

Bali Information
Here are some links to info on Bali & Ubud
www.baliguide.com
www.indo.com/active/ubud.html

Rooms

Ananda Cottages has been handpicked by Katy and is located in the cool tranquil hills just 25 minutes walk from the centre of Ubud, it offers lovely rural views surrounded by lush, green, fertile rice paddies.

Ananda's accommodation is simply beautiful Balinese architecture and décor set amongst the paddy fields.

The yoga space is outside; a beautiful cover teak wooden platform over looking the rice fields. It is one of the most incredible and tranquil places to practice yoga because of this view.

There are several swimming pools nestled in the grounds, great walks and they can organise for us cooking classes, art and wood carving lessons as well as much more.

The spa has lots of yummy massages and treatments to help you unwind and relax into your retreat including Balinese massages, body scrubs, flower baths, tropical fruit facials to name a few.

The open-air restaurant serves European and Indonesian cuisines, as well as room service is provided.

The location has an away-from-it-all feel. It is an ideal place to relax, unwind and simply 'be'.

Accommodation
There are a few types of accommodation:

Standard A/C rooms with twin and double beds availability - beautifully decorated in the beautiful Balinese architecture and décor surrounded by an abundance of lush paddy fields. £495 pp sharing | £795 single	Superior spacious rooms with twin and double bed availability - beautifully decorated in the beautiful Balinese architecture with balconies and bigger bathrooms if you want that touch more luxury. £575 pp sharing | £895 single
Suite Villa - private double room with living room, Jacuzzi and private pool. Ideal for a couple, a small family, or someone travelling on their own who wants to be pampered! Can fit three adults comfortably that know each other (2 in a double bed) £1600 total for all of you!

Food
Brunch, which is included in the retreat, is a variety of hot and cold delights: fruits, cereals, yoghurt, traditional continental brekkie with jams, cheeses, eggs made a variety of styles.
The open-air restaurant serves European and Indonesian cuisines, and room service is also provided.

Spa

BLISS SPA
Sense of pure bliss from head to toe (Located amidst rice fields)

OUR SPA MENU
Open daily : 9am - 9pm
(Massage available in room)

10% goverment tax & service

BODY TREATMENT

1)    Balinese Relaxing Massage ( 1 hour ) Price Rp 120.000
( 1 hour 30 minutes ) Price Rp 185.000
Rejuvenation of your body with Bali's own traditional massage, handed down through generations. Greatly improves blood circulation, reduces tension and stress.

2)    Aromatherapy Massage ( 1 hour 30 minutes ) Price Rp 185.000
To relieve tiredness with combination massage, Balinese and Swedish. The aroma is effective in reinvigorating both body and mind.

3)    Back Massage ( 30 minutes ) Price Rp 100.000
Feel the relaxation on your back, shoulders and neck

4)    Foot Reflexology Massage ( 30 minutes ) Price Rp 100.000
The reflexology is based on the principles that there are reflex points located on the feet and hands which correspond to each organ, and structure in the body

5)    Ayurvedic Shirodara Massage  (1 hour 30 minutes) Price Rp  335.000
Traditional therapy from India for hair and body treatment with the extract from plants and spices, mixed with coconut oil and flowers. This ancient treatment gives you energy, balancing body, mind and spirit.

6)    Body Scrubs ( 2 hours ) Price Rp  240.000
This treatment includes:

• Balinese massage
• choice of scrub: lulur, coffee scrub, green tea
• choice of bath  : flower bath or milk bath
• lotion

7)    Body Mask ( 2 hours ) Price Rp 240.000
This treatment includes :

• Balinese massage
• choice of mask :  boreh bali or honey yoghurt
• choice of bath : spice bath or flower bath
• otion

FACE TREATMENTS

1)    Tropical Fruit Facial ( 1 hour ) Price Rp 140.000
From natural tropical fresh fruit, this facial refreshes and nourishes your skin, including arm and leg pressure massage.

2)    Detox Facial ( 1 hour ) Price  Rp 140.000
Eliminates dead skin cells and removes toxins with papaya enzyme. Contains vitamins A,E, and natural scrubs, making the skin clean, soft and glowing. 

HAIR TREATMENT

1)    Crème Bath and hair treatment ( 1 hour ) Price Rp 140.000
Treatment for your hair followed by hair cream then head and shoulder massage, back and arm scrub, followed by shampoo, conditioner, hair tonic and hair dry.

2)    Hair wash ( 30 minutes ) Price Rp 60.000
Shampoo, conditioner, head massage, hair tonic and hair dry.

3)    Hair Braiding

• Long : Rp 320.000
• Medium : Rp 250.000
• Short : Rp 240.000

HAND AND FOOT TREATMENT

1)    Manicure ( 1 hour ) 
Hand bath, cuticle treatment, nail cutting and shaping, hand and lower arm massage:

• With polish : Price Rp 160.000
• Without polish : Price Rp 140.000
• French manicure : Price Rp 170.000

2)    Pedicure (1 hour )
Foot bath, cuticle treatment, nail cutting and shaping, foot and lower leg massage:

• With polish : Price Rp 160.000
• Without polish : Price Rp 140.000

3)    Waxing

• Half Leg : Price  Rp 145.000
• Full leg : Price  Rp 220.000

SPA PACKAGE

1)    Bliss Spa Package ( 5 hours ) Price Rp  675.000
Revitalising & healthy Bliss includes :

• massage and body scrub
• facial treatment
• hair crème bath
• manicure & pedicure
• light lunch & healthy juice

2)    Honeymoon Spa Package (3 hours ) Price  Rp 375.000
Experience a romantic honeymoon including :

• aromatherapy massage
• choice of bath : flower bath or milk bath
• facial
• healthy juice

3)    Chocolate Lover Spa (2 hours ) Price  Rp 325.000
Pamper your body with chocolate includes chocolate body massage, scrub with chocolate cream and have a nice chocolate milk bath.

Beautiful Sunsets
Finish or start your treatment at 6.30pm to see the sunset

Travel

Flights to Bali

Here are some links to different travel companies but do shop around for the best deals:

Joelle is an independent travel agent, an excellent service that takes the hassle out of booking flights.
Tel: 0845 058 7311
Mob: 07747 133457
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/joelle.salomone

www.moneysavingexpert.com/travel/
www.travelzoo.co.uk
www.qatartairways.com
www.malaysiaairlines.com

Transfers
Transfers aren't included in the retreat but when you arrive at the Airport there is a prepaid taxi rank, where you can give them the Ananda address.
The cost is minimal and takes an hour from Densapar international airport.

Ananda cottages can also arrange to have a taxi meet you at the airport, this costs US$30 and takes about an hour...
Please contact Yani with your flight details to arrange this: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Logistics

Arrival and Departure at Ananda Cottages - Ubud
You can arrive on Sunday the 21st March from midday; this is a day to land and ground before we begin the yoga retreat the following day.
Departure is at midday 29th March there will be no practice on that day.
It may be a really great idea to arrive a few days before the retreat so you can unwind, get into the Bali time zone and feel refreshed and ready for the retreat or as another option perhaps stay on for a few additional days after to deepen your retreat experience.
If so please contact Yani: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Please bring with you
Yoga mat
Meditation shawl
2 firm yoga bricks
1 strap
You can buy these and more from: www.theyogashop.co.uk

Other suggestions
Sun cream and block
Sunhat
Journal and pens
Torch
Plug adaptors
Ear plugs
Alarm clock
Camera


Passports
You must have a valid passport to be allowed in Indonesia. If you are an EU, Australian or American citizen there is Visa on arrival at the Denpaser airport for US $25, exact change required. Members of ASEAN countries do need a visa. If you are from another country, please read about visa requirements and other important details in the Travel Bali Section of www.balispirit.com

Banking
The exchange rate is approximately Rp.15,000 = UK£1.00. Basically, things cost a lot less in Bali. There are ATM's all over the place that take Cirrus and Plus. PLEASE tell your bank and credit card companies the dates that you will be in Bali or elsewhere, as they might cut off your funds for fraud protection if they don't know it is you. Asia loves Visa or Master card.

Few restaurants and shops take American Express.

A typical dinner at Kafe Ubud will cost you between UK £5-10

What About Credit Cards, Cash, Exchange Rates & Money Changers?

Most small shops, restaurants & tour companies run on cash. ATM machines are rampant on the island, most having the Cirrus and Plus connection. You often get a very good exchange rate via ATM and its convenient. Money Changers are all over Bali, although not all over them trustworthy. Try and stay away from the small storefront Balinese money changers - the guys with hand written signs and made up rates.... The larger establishments, or those that say 'authorized money changer', will be a safer bet. For Credit Cards in Bali - Diners is non-existent & American Express is rarely accepted, although there is an American Express office somewhere on the island where you can go to buy travelers checks and report stolen cards if need be. Visa and MasterCard are the cards of choice. Remember to inform your credit card's issuing bank about your intended trip or else you will risk getting your credit card accounts frozen from 'un-expected activity'. Lastly, to see the most recent exchange rate, check here: www.xe.com, but realize that the online rate is rarely 100% correct and will be off by a few cents.

Calling Home There is IDD in most hotel rooms.  The code to call outside the country is:  008+country code+area code+number

What to Wear
Your rooms and the hotel are air conditioned. But it is hot outside. Bathing suits are a good idea. There is an infinity pool at the hotel overlooking the rice fields. Good walking sandals are a must. Bermuda shorts or pedal pushers are a good idea. We also recommend light folding umbrella.

When touring a sacred site in Bali it is improper for women or men to enter wearing shorts or a very short skirt. One is provided with a sarong to cover the legs. Be aware of the respect accorded these areas and dress appropriately. I suggest that you pack cool cotton clothing   What kind of clothes will I need? A rain poncho or umbrella will come in handy, and both can be purchased inexpensively here. As this time is Bali's summer, the rains tend to be warm and humid, but a light jacket can be useful for evenings. Comfortable sandals are a must, and should be easy to take off as most Balinese do not wear shoes indoors. Same day laundry service is inexpensive and plentiful, so you're better off to pack light. Don't forget your swimming costumes!

Although the Balinese are used to western tourists, they are still a modest culture, so walking down city streets with no shirt on will likely get you a sideways glance or two. Anytime you go into a temple for a ceremony or tourist attraction you MUST wear a long sleeve shirt, pants or preferably sarong that cover your knees. Women and men have separate requirements, and the Balinese are only to happy to explain the rules and outfit you accordingly if you're minus an appropriate item or two.

Suggested Reading about Bali

See here for great books on Bali:
www.ganeshabooksbali.com

Book NOW!

	Full Amount Payable	Availability
Standard Room - £495 pp Twin/Double - sharing	£495	Only 2 spaces left!
Standard Room - £795 pp Single room accomodation	£795	Only 1 space left!
Superior Room - £575 pp Twin/Double - sharing	£575	Only 2 spaces left!
Superior Room - £895 pp Single room accomodation	£895	Only 1 space left!
Suite Villa - £1600 Single, double or small family sharing	£1600	SOLD OUT!

Terms & Conditions:
In the event of cancellation:
60 days or more prior to the retreat: Your entire payment will be refunded, less £200 which is your deposit.
59-30 days prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable, but are transferable (less £200 deposit) to a future appleyoga retreat.
29 days or less prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable.