Bali, Indonesia
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At YiA, we have put a great deal of time and energy in traveling the world and selecting the best energetic bodies, or chakras of Mother Earth, to host our transformational trainings, and the vibrant island of Bali is most definitely one of them. The energy, culture, resources & the beauty mother Bali possesses is indescribable, only experiential.
The location of our training is deep within the mountainous center of Bali where lies a yogi heaven, the picturesque Balinese town of Ubud. It is surrounded by sun-kissed green rolling hills of rice paddies, drizzled with hanging banyan trees, radiant steep ravines and refreshing flowing rivers. The weather is delightfully balanced year-round, with temperatures ranging from 25-32 degrees Celsius, or 77-89 degrees Fahrenheit. It is filled with history, vibrant energy and is known as the spiritual & culture center of Bali. As you walk around the streets you will be in awe of the Balinese architecture & design that include sculptures of various deities and holy temples that will guide you along the way. Everywhere you look there are offerings being placed to send blessings to the people, homes & business... you too will feel this energy being blessed upon you from the inside out... filling the air with exquisite aromas of flowers and incense to further lure you into her energy, her presence, her aura. And on top off all that, it hosts some of the most inspirational yoga and breath work teachers I have ever had the honor to have worked with.
Along with the spiritual beauty Ubud has to offer, it is also a culinary delight as it is home to a plethora of healthy food restaurants featuring some of the best vegetarian, vegan and raw food options out there!
Ubud has long been known as a mystical place, rich in healing powers. It was originally founded as a great source of medicinal herbs and plants and people traveled from all over Indonesia to experience the healing powers Ubud holds. Ubud gets its name from the Balinese word ubad, which translates as medicine. Ubud since that time has continued to hold that power and has grown into a full-blown health and wellness mecca, offering services and experiences that go far beyond...
Accommodations & Onsite Yoga Studio
Our luxury villa awaits you. This beautiful colonial style villa sits amongst the gorgeous rice paddies featuring our own private pool, open style French kitchen, an abundance of outdoor terraces, a beautiful garden with a lily pond, and furnished with beautiful designer furniture and breathtaking art.
Eco-Adventures
Because Ubud is historically known as a place of healing (both the land and its inhabitants) and now known as the famous final destination of the movie Eat, Pray, Love, it has truly transformed into the perfect environment to fully support a health lifestyle filled with holistic wellness and plenty of love to go around! The creativity of possibilities in Ubud are endless, if you have heard of it – or more likely never dreamed of it – Ubud has it. From Ayurvedic consultations & treatments, to sound healing, Tantric life coaching, cuddle parties, organic raw food restaurants, sober ecstatic dance parties, amazing breathwork classes, spas galore, flower baths, water & dance rituals, sweat lodges, nature hikes, monkey farms, hot springs, waterfalls, white water rafting, and an abundance of natural healing modalities such as colonic irrigation, liver flushes, acupuncture, and juice fasting to name but a few. Below we have highlighted a few to give you a taste of Bali.
Body Work in Bali
Indulge in blissful spas and find answers with master body workers. One of YiA’s favorites is Phill Hunt. He has studied and further graduated in Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Natural Nutrition and Psychosynthesis Psychology (MA), offering his personal approach to healing called Soul Body Integration.
Bali is filled with spa's offering various types of treatments and packages to best suit your budget and desires! YiA’s’ go tos include: Radiantly Alive and Taksu Spa. The Yoga Barn offers Kush Ayurvedic Rejuvenation with a selection of different Ayurvedic Treatments.
Balinese massage is a full-body, deep-tissue, holistic treatment that uses a combination of gentle stretches, acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy to stimulate the flow of blood, oxygen and "qi" within the body to support overall well being and deep relaxation.
No trip to Bali is complete without the complete indulgence of submersing yourself into a fragrant flower bath and the possibilities to do so in Bali are endless! Some of our favorites are Bali Botanica Day Spa and Karsa for flower baths!
Positioned at the base of the valley mere meters away from the natural splendor of the river flow, Tjampuhan Spa is dedicated to the therapeutic properties of water. Composed of several semi-open treatment pavilions and an extraordinary hot/cold spring water Jacuzzi created within a mythical stone cavern, the spa has sourced a collection of Balinese healing and beauty treatments to alleviate the stresses of modern living. This tranquil setting evokes inner peace and overall wellness simply by re-introducing the basic attributes of Mother Nature and her bounty of herbal and flower essences.
Food in Bali
Mouthwatering Gourmet High Vibrational Food. Our meal plan gives you the best of both worlds. Not only will we have healthy delicious meals catered to our Yia family on site, we also give you the opportunity to taste Ubud and all the culinary delights it has to offer. All meals on site are included in the cost of the training. Our menu includes a plethora of flavors from all over the world that will fill your body with energy, health & vibrancy. Our specialized, private chefs can accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free and raw foodists. Food on resort property is included, and during outings and on our days off will be at your own cost.
Alchemy Bali Raw, Vegan & Organic. From Medicinal Soups to Vietnamese Spring Rolls to A Desert Bar.
Bali Buddha Local Produce, Indonesian, Italian, Juices, Vegan & Raw Options & more.
Seeds of Life 100% Raw & Vegan Food (Get Involved with Training & Community Options)
Clear Cafe Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, All Local, Smoothies, Elixirs, Incredible Menu & Design.
Sayuri Healing Food, Vegan, Bowls, Desserts, Smoothies, Classes, Workshops & more.
Travel To & From
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL
Indonesia offers many nationalities a Free 30-Day Visa upon arrival, but some countries must apply prior at an Indonesian Embassy to to enter the country. Please check with your local embassy to confirm.
Indonesia requires you to have 2 BLANK PAGES in your passport for entry and your passport must be valid for more than 6 months of the expiration date.
If you plan to stay more than 30 days, here are your visa extension options:
Apply for a 60-Day Visa prior to arrival at an Indonesian Embassy. This may be your cheapest option if you have easy access to the embassy as it usually costs around $50 depending on your nationality. With this visa, it can be extended up to four times in Indonesia for small fee with an agency. This is a great option if you plan to spend over 60 days.
Pay for a Visa Upon Arrival that costs $35 USD and do a 30-day extension with an agency that usually costs $80-$100. If you choose this option, you must show up personally one time for your extension at an immigration office. You can also do the extension yourself, but would require several trips to the immigration office, so it is easier to use an agency.
If you are staying over your 30 or 60 day visa, you can pay a daily fee of 1,000,000 IDR, which is around $71 USD per day. You will have to pay this fee at the airport prior to your departure and must be paid in Indonesian Rupiah. There is an atm right near the immigration office at the Denpasar airport. There are no consequences for overstaying your visa, as long as it's less than 60 days total.
Another option is to do a boarder hop. You can fly to a nearby country, such as Malaysia or Singapore and then re-enter Indonesia renewing your free 30 Day Visa.
ARRIVAL BY PLANE
The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) located in Denpasar, around 40 kilometres from Ubud. When booking flights, if you are coming from the USA, there are cheap flights from LAX transferring through China and then on to Bali with China Southern Airlines. For those traveling through Europe, check KLM. I have always found the cheapest flights on Expedia.com, but sometimes airlines have specials directly through their websites, so check both.
If you are interested in booking an airport transfer, please contact us and send us your flight details. The cost ranges from $25-$35 depending on the date and time of your arrival.
PYRAMIDS OF CHI
Immerse yourself in the ancient art of sound healing and experience a sense of complete tranquility at the Pyramids of Chi Centre & Cafe. These incredible pyramid structures, one the Pyramid of the Sun, and the other the Pyramid of the Moon, are built to scale with the Great Pyramid of Giza and offer a unique relaxing and energising experience for all offer a unique experience.