Hotel Komune & Beach Club, Bali Indonesia
Katy Appleton & DAPHNE TSE
INVESTMENT: £1175 – £2750 / $1500 – $3500
Be inspired in Bali with Katy Appleton & Daphne Tse, as you immerse yourself in the richness of yoga, music, culture, art & the sunshine of the Island of the Gods.
We are delighted to offer this fantastic trip to the warm and volcanic black sandy beaches of mystical Bali. As well as enjoying transformational yoga and sound healing sessions, you can explore vibrant Bali with its healers, therapists and more that are on call for you during your stay, making this a truly unique life experience.
Spend a week living fully, filling your cup with JOY and letting it overflow with grace and gratitude. Expect deep inner transformations as we practise multiple disciplines of yoga, including asana, movement meditation, sound healing, mantra with live music and more.
This retreat provides a hands-on, transformational experience for both experienced yogis and beginners, allowing time for rest, rejuvenation, and connection with like-minded individuals.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this blissful adventure that will open you up to the richness of Balinese culture, whilst infusing yoga into your daily retreat allowing you to unwind, rejuvenate & expand into LIFE!
Embodied Yoga • Movement Meditation • Live Music & Mantra
About
Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club
Set on the lush and unspoilt East Coast of Bali, Hotel Komune Resort and Beach Club is blessed with a hypnotising view of the world famous Keramas surf break. With its pristine volcanic beach, this beachfront Bali resort offers a wonderful experience of spending leisure time in a natural luxury hotel.
The Beach Club was voted in the top 5 in Asia and the executive chef brings his worldwide cuisine experience to the dishes. As well as our retreat together, there is much to be able to add to your time, such as cooking classes, ice baths, horse riding, e-bike hire, scuba diving, surfing lessons, S.U.P fun and so much more.
Yoga space: There are many bespoke yoga shalas within Komune’s site, some with a view of the ocean, some with the surroundings of the lush Balinese nature. No matter where we are located, it is one of the most incredible places to practice yoga because of the high energy around in nature.
Swimming pools: There are several swimming pools nestled in the grounds, a beautiful round one overlooking the ocean, long lap pools and small ones tucked away.
The spa: The spa has lots of incredible 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.
Bali, Indonesia
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.
Info on Bali: www.baliguide.com
What's near Komune
Ubud - About an hour and a half drive from Komune is the cultural centre of Bali.
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.
Food
The open-air restaurant serves incredible European and Indonesian cuisines, as well as room service can be provided. The retreat includes brunch & supper, as well as a welcome dinner for our group. There are many places to buy additional snacks, coffees, smoothies and nourishing juices.
Logistics
Arrival and Departure
You will fly into Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai (DPS) Airport, Komune Beach Resort is a 1 hour drive from DPS.
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You can arrive on the 4th of May from midday; this is a day to land and ground before we begin the yoga retreat the following day, the retreat will begin on 5th of May in the morning.
Departure is after breakfast on 11 of May with a shorter practice only in the morning.
It’s a great idea for many to arrive a few days before the retreat to 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. Contact: gm.bali@komuneresorts.com for early arrivals/late departures at your additional investment.
Schedule
Typical Daily Schedule
Pre-yoga tea/coffee/fruit: 7am - 8am
Morning practice 8:00 am - 10.30am
Brunch: 10:30am
Free time: (may include: excursions, exploring, spa, relaxing)
Afternoon practice: 4:30 pm - 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:00 pm - 8:00pm
Special evening offerings (optional): 8:30pm - 9:30pm
One week retreat includes
Seven nights private retreat at Komune Beach Resort
7 nights accommodations w/daily housekeeping / 24 hour security
Private use of property, pool & beach resort
Welcome package
2 x daily yoga, movement meditation and sound healing classes with Katy & Daphne: (*ALL levels)
(Vinyasa, Yin & Restorative, Bhakti, Nada Yoga)3 evening live music and meditation offerings (optional)
1 afternoon & evening free from the yoga schedule to be able to visit more of Bali.
Opening supper on 5th May
Morning tea/coffee/fruit (pre-morning session)
2 full meals each day (brunch & dinner
Experienced retreat leaders who will ensure you have a transformational retreat!
Retreat doesn't include
Flights
Transportation to and from airport (approximately $30/£25 one way)
Alcohol, specialty drinks and extra food outside of the package.
Any other additional massages or excursions
Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
Additional Tips
Katy Appleton
Katy Appleton, Founder & Director of appleyoga brings more than 30 years of experience and expertise in movement through her career as a ballet dancer, teacher and student of Pilates, body tuning, breath and energy work. She is an internationally recognised teacher and trainer of Vinyasa Flow, published yoga author and has award-winning DVDs for home practice and live online content. She is known for bringing the true essence of yoga alive in a student's body mind in creative, dynamic and life transforming ways. Her teaching is biomechanically savvy whilst fun and playful, invoking a deeper embodied sense of self within a practice.
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Katy is a dedicated student, passionate learner, and seasoned educator. Influenced by esteemed mentors like Shiva Rea, Ananta Kranti, Dr Alla Svirinskya, Kerry-Lyn Stanton Downes, Christopher Hareesh Wallace, and Debbie Lewis, her teachings encompass yoga, women's health, wellbeing and psychology. She teaches a wide range of yoga styles such as Kirtan and Mantra, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Yoga Philosophy, Pre and Postnatal Yoga and baby yoga. This extensive background enables her to provide an inclusive and personalized approach to yoga, catering to the unique needs of each individual. www.appleyoga.com
Daphne Tse
Daphne is a spirited, soulful artist and teacher originally from Texas. Her passion for music started from a young age and took her west to Los Angeles after university. Since her initial yoga class 25 years ago, she has explored merging her spiritual practice with her contemporary folk singer songwriter style. She studied music at The University of Texas at Austin, The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, kirtan with Jai Uttal and sound healing with Jonathan Goldman. She has travelled extensively sharing her music and teachings around the world.
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Her music has been featured on yoga music compilations released by Soundstrue, Samahita and Yoga Music JP. She has recorded albums around the world including, Bali (Mata), Hawaii (Finding Water), Koh Samui (Samahita Live), Kyoto (Arigato) and Soulsongs, recorded in Nagano, Japan.
Daphne has been teaching yoga since 2004 after completing multiple teacher trainings in Los Angeles, California. Initially specializing in kids yoga (she found joy & light working with little people), she eventually expanded her teaching to students of all ages.
She is the founder of SoulSongs, her signature brand of vocal expression and reconnecting to your authentic voice.
She is a co-creator of the Vibrance Collective (with Ellen Watson and Ashley Johnson), an embodied movement, sounding, singing and fully integrated practice that brings us back to our medicinal roots of the yoga of dance & sound.
She embraces the teachings of Ammachi, Pema Chodron, O.P. Tiwari, Erich Schiffman, Shiva Rea in her daily practice. Daphne shares her soulful teachings and music online and in person with grace and joy for living life fully.
Accommodation
Packages
Please note: Due to the high demand of this retreat, a $300 / £300 non-refundable deposit must be placed (per person) in order to hold your place. Instalments payments are available.
There are a few types of accommodation. Photos are examples of the rooms, they may not be the exact room you are allocated.
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The rooms have limited availability now, so we’ve provided an enquiry form so you can let us know which room(s) you’re interested and we will check for you.
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Komune Resort Rooms
Komune Keramas air conditioned rooms are designed as a place to chill and relax in with all the amenities you need for your adventure in Bali.
Each room features a queen bed or two single beds, a private ensuite with shower and high-speed Wi-Fi internet available.
Twin / sharing occupancy
Komune Resort Room
GBP £1175 / USD $1500
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SINGLE occupancy
Komune Resort Room
GBP £1875 / USD $2400
Beachfront Pool Suite Rooms
Overlooking the Lombok Strait, Nusa Lembongan and the world-famous Keramas surf break, the five-star Bali beachfront accommodation is the perfect place to watch the sunrise over the ocean from your own pool.
Each waterfront Suite features a private pool with lounger, waterfall shower and deep soak tub.
Each suite features a queen bed or two single beds, a private ensuite with shower and high-speed Wi-Fi internet available.
Twin / sharing occupancy
Beachfront Pool Suite
GBP £1550 / USD $1975
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Single occupancY
Beachfront Pool Suite
GBP £2750 / USD $3500
Frequently asked questions
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Depending on your nationality you may need to apply for a visa in advance or you may be eligible for a VISA on arrival. Please check here. If so it is $35 USD. There is now a Visa On Arrival which you can do prior, electronically.
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Make sure that you have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date or you will be turned away from your departing city. You must also have proof of a return ticket.
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Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) is the international airport you will be flying into. Remember to double check your arrival date and retreat start date due to the time change!
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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 Komune Beach Resort address. The cost is minimal and takes an hour from Denpasar international airport.
Komune resort can also arrange to have a taxi meet you at the airport, this costs around US$30 and takes about an hour.
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Bali electricity runs at 220V. Adapters will be necessary if you are bringing any electrical items. You’ll need an adapter for the European plug (two round pins). Here you can find a universal adapter.
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Travelling outside of your home country can expose you to bugs your body might not be used to. The odd case of "bali belly" (diarrhoea) is not uncommon. Packing an anti-diarrheal can put you at ease. It's always nice to check in with your family doctor or local travel clinic if you need any information on vaccines or medications to bring with you. There are pharmacies ("Apotek" in Indonesian) in Bali.
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Please refer back to the payment area at the bottom of this page and review the cancellation and refund policies.
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The currency here is called Rupiah. You can bring your own currency over and convert it (recommended to convert at the airport and if you have/use a debit card that doesn’t charge in foreign countries to withdraw money) or use ATM machines to withdraw Indonesian currency. ATM withdrawal fees vary bank to bank, so make sure you check in with yours to get all the info. Many restaurants and stores take credit cards. Don't forget to let your bank or credit card company know you are travelling.
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Because Bali is located near the equator, Bali tends to have fairly stable weather with the ‘wet’ season occurring between November and March and the ‘dry’ season between May and September. It is generally always hot with temperatures hovering in the mid to high 80s and up. We recommend light clothing that breathes but can also protect you from the sun. Being near the equator, our sun is hot and can burn much faster than what you might be used to. Sleeves or a light jacket are also helpful in the evenings. Don't forget to pack your own sunscreen and bug spray!
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Yes. We recommend bringing a mosquito repellent and applying it generously at dusk and dawn.
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It is essential to have personal travel insurance.
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Hinduism is the soul of Bali with over 20,000 temples in Bali. Incense burns throughout the villages as the local balinese offer their prayers three times a day to please the Gods. With the thousand year old ancient rice fields, still carefully harvested today in the old traditions. Wood and stone carvers, silversmiths, painters, batik makers, weavers, these skills and talents are passed down and carefully preserved. Dancers move gracefully as their hands and eyes tell the stories of lifetimes ago. Bali is a feast for the senses with almost daily ceremonies celebrating the cycle of life.
Terms & Conditions
Travel & medical & trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Cancellation of attendance by student
60 days or more prior to the retreat date: Your payments will be refunded, less £$300 which is your non-refundable deposit.
59-30 days prior to the retreat date: payments are not refundable, but are transferable (less the £$300 non-refundable deposit) to a future appleyoga retreat.
29 days or less prior to the retreat date: payments are not refundable.