Bali Yoga and Spa Retreat
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Yoga & Spa
Retreat
a 2 week adventure in rejuvenation!
Feb 19 - Mar 5, 2025
Week 1 Includes:
Morning & Evening Yoga Classes
Daily Thai Yoga Massage Therapy
A Variety of Specialty Workshops
A Personalized Ayurvedic Yoga Program
Visits to many amazing places all around Ubud:
Sacred Monkey Forest, Sound Healing Pyramids,
Cultural Events, World Famous Green School, Art Markets and Much More!
Week 2 Includes:
Excursions to Huge Waterfalls, Jungle Hikes, Volcanoes,*
Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, and Much More!
(Week 2 is also called "The 7 Day Option." Scroll down to learn more about it.)
"Balinese Style," if you know what it is, then you already know the type of place you would like to stay; and where you stay can play a very big part in your overall experience of Bali. Therefore, although we already have some great rooms already reserved for our guests, we are also perfectly fine with allowing our guess to choose their own lodging; especially if price is -or is not- an issue. For example, after the cost of a long flight to Bali, some people may need a very cheap place to stay; while others may want to take the opportunity to spend a little more and stay in an extra-magical place that would never be an option for them back home. (Therefore, some of the pics on this page are of our lodging, and some pics are examples of what you can find outside of what we provide). Nevertheless, we are certainly not leaving you on your own to find alternate lodging. If you want to choose one of the lodges we have already reserved, Great! It is already covered with your tuition! Or, if you want to look into some other options in the area, we are still here to help! We can give suggestions of amazing nearby places or even super cheap (but awesome) international hostels. You will have to book such an alternate facility yourself, but we will deduct the cost of our lodging facilities from the cost of everything else that our retreat offers you.
Food
It may sound exaggerated, but so many of the restaurants in Ubud seem like holy places, too good to just eat there; nor do we. We love to hang out for as long as we can to soak in the atmosphere, just chillin' and enjoying the Balinese hospitality, which is second to none! Previously, meals were covered on our tours, but in Bali it just doesn't make sense. There are so many places you can go and the budget range is just as vast; though for most westerners the prices you find most anywhere will still seem pretty good. Expect to pay as low as $3 for a good meal on the low end, but if you pay $10 for a meal its probably going to be divine!
Flight Info
You will have to get your own flight, but a recent check on cheap0air.com (which also offers financing for flight purchases) is currently turning up flights for less than $1400 ~round trip~ from Cincinnati, USA - and much less than that from larger airports like O'hare, Detroit, JFK & Dulles.
Passport
If you don't have a passport you will want to start working on that pretty soon as it can take 4 to 6 weeks; and even longer if there are any glitches in the process.
VISA On Arrival
From the USA, as well as a long list of other countries [Check the list here], you do not need a pre-ordered VISA to enter Bali, and should opt for the V.O.A. instead. Currently the VOA only costs $30 and the process is super simple: Exit the airplane, follow the crowd to the VOA line, pay the fee, pass thru immigration and collect your luggage.
Airport Pick Up
We have our own trusted drivers. They will be waiting for you as you exit the airport and holding up a sign with your name. When they drop you off at your room they will not ask you for payment nor a tip (Although most people usually tip 50k - 100k IDR for the 90 min ride to Ubud. 100k IDR is only about $6 USD, but is considered a very good tip.
Currency Exchange
As you head toward the exit of the airport you will pass by several money exchange services. They all pretty much give you the same rate, but only exchange about $100. Once you arrive in Ubud, we can show you many nearby places where you can exchange more, whenever needed, at a much better rate than the exchange services at the airport.
Large outdoor balcony at Bali Moon
One of Gora guesthouse' 3 pristine pools!
Early Bird Specials!
*****
Deduct $1000
from the prices below if you are a:
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Cincinnati Yoga School member*
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CYS Yoga Teacher Training Student or YTT Alumni
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Acu-Thai Massage Trainees
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Acu Thai Massage Alumni
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Regular* Acu Thai massage clients of Cincinnati Yoga School or Lotus Yoga Shala
*****
Enroll between...
Aug 1st ~ Oct 31st
$3250
CYS Members, Acu Thai Clients
& Training Alumni: $2250
2025 Acu Thai Trainees $500
Nov 1st ~ Jan 31st
$3500
CYS Members, Acu Thai Clients
& Training Alumni: $2500
2025 Acu Thai Trainees $500
(Those present for Acu Thai Massage training only pay for Week 2 / $500 / as a trainee discount and also because they will already be present for Week 1 as part of their training.)
Note: Some events, such as trekking up and around a volcano before the break of dawn and scuba diving are not in the interest of the whole group, therefore there are separate additional fees for certain activities such as, but not limited to these. (Diving is usually around $75 and includes a 2 hr training + 2 dives. The volcano hike is usually around $50 and includes a required local guide and transportation from Ubud to Mt Batur. -Expenses for additional / optional activities other than these are usually very nominal; often less than $2 and rarely more than $25.
Deposit
Price Includes $300 deposit to hold one's spot until the balance is paid in full.
Above Prices Exclude:
Flight, Food and a few event entrance fees that may total around $50 - $75.
Lodging
Yes! If you opt for our lodging facilities, then your lodging costs are included with the above prices. However, you are not limited to our lodging options; and if you decide to find your own lodging you can deduct $375 from the above prices. Also, if you bring a roommate you can split the cost of the room. In other words, we will take $187 off the overall price for both of you.
Want to find your own lodging?
Most people love the lodging options we provide, but there are some good reasons for finding your own; and the lady in the video below goes over a few of them. However, if you do this, please make sure you are not more than a 15 minute walk from our training campus.
Deposit and Refund Policy
Deposit is non-refundable unless you opt for it within 60 days of the event start date. Otherwise, the amount can be used toward a future Retreat, Yoga Training, Thai Yoga Massage training or similar event if you are unable to come to the initial training or retreat intended. Also, any amounts already paid towards the tuition of the training are technically non-refundable if the request for a refund is made within 60 days of the training commencement. However, if this were to happen, the amount can still be used towards a future training or retreat. Nevertheless, one can still request a refund after the 60 day deadline and we will do our best to grant it, or some portion of it. However, we will be under no obligation to do so; and, if we choose to do so, it could take up to 6 months for the full dispersal of the refund and it may come in increments. This is not because of a lack of sympathy for anyone who requests a refund, but as a necessity to protect the funds of the operation until it has been completed safely.
Contact us ASAP
If you have any questions, whatsoever, don't hesitate to contact us. There can be a lot involved in traveling to the other side of the world!
Once you contact us we will keep you updated on any other information you will need.
Hope to hear from you soon!
On & Off the Grid!
We know amazing places that other tourists would never even dream to find!
Pool at Casa Luna
Higher end lodging is adjacent to our campus at Casa Luna.
Large rooms at Kausala guesthouse
This video is 90% about tips for making the most of your time in Ubud, but at about 1:25 mark she begins to explain why we allow our lodging options to be optional. She also has recommendations for getting around. However, unless you come from a country where you are accustomed to driving on the left side of the road, we beg you not to follow her advice about getting a scooter; unless you also have lots of in-traffic scooter or motorcycle driving experience. However, you won't need to do this anyway as we have our own transportation services for our guests.
Yoga & Scuba Option
Aka: The 7 Day Option / Feb 27 - Mar 5
If you are coming for our full 15 day program then this scuba and/or snorkeling option is just like everything else we offer, an option. However, some people only come for this portion of our retreat -which begins upon Week II-and why we also call it The 7 Day Option; an option
usually chosen by those who...
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do not have as much time to be away from home, school or work.
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have been to Bali before (particularly Ubud, and perhaps with us) and want to explore more things on their own this time -outside of Ubud- before joining us for Week 2.
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are in our Acu Thai Massage Training; which begins prior to Week 1 of this retreat and ends before the 2nd week of the retreat. Thus, as their training ends, this 2nd week of the Yoga & Spa Retreat is just beginning. Therefore, this option enables them to join the people they have been treating to massage for the full retreat.
Again, for clarity, if you are already planning to take the 15 Day Yoga & Spa Retreat, these scuba and/or snorkeling options are already a part of the second week of the overall retreat. However, they are only options! You may decide to come along for the beautiful journey to the ocean (as Ubud is typically 90 minutes from any beach) but not dive nor snorkel (though most people that don't dive at least snorkel). In this case, you won't need to bring any extra money either. However, if you do want to dive (and are not already certified) you will need to pay for the scuba training; which includes taking 2 real dives after you have been deemed "ready" to do so after the training. However, every now and then someone decides not to dive when it's "go time." But usually when that happens the individual is not charged (or refunded) for the dive training and they are offered a ($7) snorkeling option instead.
Scuba training + 2 dives is usually around $70 - $90
Snorkeling is usually less than $7 (for equipment).
Bali has lots of great places for scuba diving and snorkeling. In these videos you see a couple of our favorite. However, our team is soon to embark on a journey to explore some of Bali's other well known, and remarkably lesser known, places to dive. So if we find a place we think is even better we'll either go there instead or add it to our scuba itinerary. However, at most we will only visit 2 places (which might just remain the 2 places you see in these 2 videos). This is because it is recommended to have a few days break in between dives; especially if you are new to diving. And by the way, if you are new to diving, no worries, you will be thoroughly trained before your first dive and expert divers are always with you every meter of the way!
We plan to go to at least 2 locations for diving and/or snorkeling. So if you want to dive at both places you should plan on spending up to $150 (depending on whether you will need to repeat the dive training).
