12/06/2025
🌿 Yoga Retreat to Bali 2025 – A Journey to the Self 🌺
Our Yoga Retreat to Bali began earlier this year with great excitement and anticipation from all our students. After careful planning, we chose the serene and nature-bound BeingSattvaa Retreat Villa in Ubud, Bali—a truly idyllic setting surrounded by lush rainforest and vibrant green paddy fields.
From the moment we stepped onto the property, we were captivated. The view was absolutely mesmerizing—as we arrived, we looked up to see a dark sky painted with the Milky Way, stars twinkling like diamonds in the vast expanse. It was a breathtaking sight that set the tone for the magical days ahead.
The air was fresh and crisp, with the weather perfectly pleasant in the mornings and evenings. The resort itself felt like a hidden garden—lush with greenery and fragrant blooms. One of the most special highlights was witnessing the rare Brahma Kamalam flower, which blooms only once a year and only at night. Its sweet fragrance and divine beauty felt like a true blessing.
As we settled into the rhythm of the retreat, we were greeted by the soothing sounds of nature—chirping birds, gentle rustling leaves, and the hum of jungle life. It was the perfect backdrop for our journey inward.
🧘♀️ Our Practice: Stillness and Strength
Each day began with early morning asana practice, followed by pranayama and meditation. One of our most profound sessions took place in a small, cozy hut built around a sacred tree. The energy in that space was deeply grounding—we sat together in stillness for over 30 minutes, surrounded by nature’s quiet power.
We also practiced periods of silence, allowing ourselves to simply be, without conversation—just presence.
Our wisdom sessions were based on the timeless teachings of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, particularly sutras 1.7 to 1.14 from the Samadhi Pada. These were guided by insights from my teacher Manoj Kaimal’s book, Making Patanjali Palatable. We explored each sutra in depth, reflecting and discussing how to integrate these teachings into our daily lives.
The sessions sparked deep interactions and reflections, and we ended each with heartfelt sharing—how the sutras resonated with each student, and how they could embody the wisdom off the mat.
✨ Grateful and Rejuvenated
Sharing these graceful moments in Bali has been a true blessing. Each day was a gentle unfolding—a return to simplicity, clarity, and connection. As we closed the retreat, we all felt a profound sense of renewal and empowerment.
Thank you, Universe, for aligning the paths that brought us together on this sacred journey.
