BALI BLISS RETREAT FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 2 2019
Escape the winter & come spend a week in Bali with Zoe and Michelle at the luxe Villa Atas Awan nest
ABOUT
Practice yoga in tropical scenery, nourish yourself with wholesome vegetarian meals, lounge poolside, hike through jungles, explore the sacred temples of Bali and more!
LOCATION
Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, a province within Indonesia also known as "the Island of the Gods". With picturesque mountain gorges, numerous holy sites, and panoramic vistas, this will be one unforgettably opulent escape to Southeast Asia.
ACCOMODATION
We will be staying at the serene Villa Atas Awan, two adjacent private residences tucked away in the rainforest overlooking pristine rice paddies. The villa features an open air yoga deck, giant 30m pool, multiple common spaces, seven bedrooms, expansive gardens, and beautiful architectural elements inspired by the homes of Javanese nobility. Private and shared room options are available, see below for pricing options and visit here for additional photos and info on the villa.
PRICING + PAYMENT
BOOK BY JAN 6 AND ENJOY $100 OFF
$500 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot
Payment in full required by January 15, 2019
Email us for more info and to sign up zoemichelleretreats@gmail.com
ROOMS
SHARED ROOM $1600 - two twin beds per room, shared bathroom (2 rooms available)
PRIVATE ROOM $1900 - queen size bed, private bathroom (3 rooms available)
PRIVATE PENTHOUSE $2400 - queen size bed, private spa bathroom amassing the entire top floor (2 rooms available)
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- round-trip ground transportation from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Villa Atas Awan on the first and last day of the retreat
- six nights lodging at Atas Awan Villa
- three vegetarian meals per day
- yoga twice daily; daily guided meditation
- excursion to a holy water temple, led in a ritual purification ceremony by a local guide
- visit to the Monkey Forest and Ubud city center
- hiking treks
• one massage included
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- round-trip ground transportation from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Villa Atas Awan on the first and last day of the retreat
- six nights lodging at Atas Awan Villa
- three vegetarian meals per day
- yoga twice daily; daily guided meditation
- excursion to a holy water temple, led in a ritual purification ceremony by a local guide
- visit to the Monkey Forest and Ubud city center
- hiking treks
• one massage included
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
8am yoga/meditation
930 breakfast
11 group activity/hike/excursion
1pm lunch
230 free time/massage
430 yoga
7pm dinner
NOT INCLUDED/ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
- airfare to Bali
- travel insurance (TravelEx, World Nomads, and Allianz are three respected organizations)
- optional additional excursions (volcano hike, whitewater rafting, waterfall visit, ATV tour)
- optional spa treatments, bodywork, visits to local healers/shamans
- lodging before/after retreat
- alcoholic beverages
TRAVEL INFO/FAQ
- There is only one international airport in Bali, Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- When booking flights please plan your arrival in the morning of February 24th and departure in the afternoon/evening of March 2 to enjoy complimentary shuttle service.
- Please note that if arriving/departing outside the travel window listed above, private transportation will be required for the 75 minute drive and is not included in the retreat price. We are happy to coordinate this for you at an additional expense of $35.
- Indonesia requires a valid passport for 6 months after date of entry and proof of a round trip ticket or onward travel to another country. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE CHECK YOUR PASSPORT EXPIRY DATE!
- There is no visa required for US citizens if you are planning to stay in Indonesia for under 30 days. If you plan a longer visit, email us for more info.
- We recommend booking a flight with a reputable airline eg Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, EVA Air, Emirates.
- There are no required vaccinations for travel to Bali although we recommend checking with your primary care physician that you are up to date with your routine vaccines (Typhoid, MMR, Hep A + B). We reccommend boosting your immunity with probiotics due to the frequent occurrence of “Bali Belly” and start taking Vitamin B supplements to thwart mosquitos though there is no risk for malaria in Bali.
- Indonesia has some of the strictest drug laws on the planet. Absolutely nothing even peripherally related to cannabis is allowed including hemp products, CBD oil, etc. Bring all pharmaceuticals in original packaging with your name clearly marked.
- Yoga mats are provided, yoga towels and props are not. Feel free to bring your own accessories &/or use pool towels for practice.
- Most classes will be vinyasa style although we will integrate yin/restorative/nidra into the afternoon practice if requested.
- All activities and classes are completely optional, participation is up to your discretion, this retreat is FOR YOU!
ABOUT US
Our Story
Zoe and Michelle completed their level 1 Modo Yoga teacher training together in Los Angeles in 2014. Soul sisters ever since, they can’t wait to share their love for yoga and zest for life in the beautiful oasis of Bali!
ZOE METCALFE-KLAW
Zoe believes in the power of breath and movement, and creates space for her students to explore that. She loves to teach and practice in alternative spaces and in other parts of the planet. She's taught in Cambodia, India, in high school classrooms, rock climbing gyms, in department stores, on the beach, in offices, at outdoor festivals, and in Times Square.
Zoe started training formally in 2014, but her practice has been a part of her life since 2007. She has trained extensively, and is forever a student - 500 hour Level 1 (Hatha) Modo Yoga - Los Angeles 2014, 100 hour Modo Flow (Vinyasa) - Toronto 2015, 100 hour Hari Om Yoga Vidya (Ashtanga/Hatha) - Rishikesh, India 2018. She's based in New York City, but teaches in LA & Miami as well. She teaches private students, corporate classes, live DJ classes, wellness events, pop ups with Soulga, and classes at Modo Yoga and Heatwise.
MICHELLE CRITCH-GILFILLAN
With nearly ten years of experience as a yoga instructor, studio owner, and wellness coach, Michelle is dedicated to guiding others on the path of self-improvement and enabling people to live healthier, happier lives. She co founded the global franchise of Modo Yoga in Miami and created her own brand, Ishelle Yoga + Wellness. Although NYC has been home for the majority of the last ten years, Michelle has been living in Bali since early 2018 and has taught at The Yoga Barn and La Brisa while working privately with clients and leading retreats.
Michelle has over 1000 hours of training- 200 hour Vinyasa training at Pure Yoga NYC in 2009, 500 hour Level 1 Modo Yoga (hatha) in Los Angeles 2014, 100 hour Modo Flow training in Toronto 2015, and 250 hour Vipassana Meditation course from Dhamma Java Indonesia in 2018. Drawing from these profound practical trainings and a variety of embodied experiences, her classes challenge students to connect to their subtle selves by using the power of the breath.
In addition to leading group classes and co-hosting the retreat, Michelle is offering her services as a personal well-being consultant. She is interactive in her approach and will employ scientifically researched methods infused with traditional yogic philosophy to teach you simple, accessible and relatable tools which will seamlessly integrate yet radically transform your life. Focusing on behavioral change habits, you will be led through a variety of personally targeted therapeutic interventions to support you in achieving your wellness goals.
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