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The Ashram: The Gedong Gandhi Ashram (also known as Ashram Gandhi Çanti Dasa - 'servant of peace') at Candidasa is the first and oldest Ashram in Bali, idyllically located in the auspicious confluence of ocean frontage, spring-fed lake and a sacred temple nestled on the lake-side of the imposing steep hill overlooking the Ashram.
Our 'sankalpa': A yoga retreat that gently blends with our Ashram ways. Natural and inspirational Ashram surroundings - just the place to do yoga with outstanding visiting and Ashram's in-house teachers. Modest yet comfortable full-meal accommodation - our 'highly popular', sumptuous, wholesome, vegetarian and fish meal is such an example. Value for money - yet still combining a yoga re-'treat' with a touch of community service, as your patronage helps the Ashram finance its Gandhian "Life of Service" ideal with its community projects. Access to ashram's facilities and services, such as Gandhi library or acupuncture clinic, or to simply interact with ashram members, observe/learn Ashram's cooking,retreat to our meditation room or swim in the open sea.
Our Visiting Teacher:
Yvonne's yoga classes cater for all levels, whether you are Beginner, General or Advanced in your yoga journey. They are a blend of styles cultivated and developed over her thirty year yoga journey. Classes have a strong physical technical base which sometimes flow in a vinyasa style, but also encompass the breathing and meditation which are the heart and spirit of Satyananda yoga.
Yvonne will be ably supported by our Ashram's long-time resident yoga teacher Kawi who will take three hatha yoga classes during the Retreat week, which Yvonne will also be joining in.
All the above aggregate to a yoga retreat ambience that we'd like to think is simply peerless.
Retreats in 2012: July 1 - 7 and October 20 - 26, 2012. Pencil these in your diaries and keep an eagle eye on those flight specials specific to your region that may suit your holiday timetable in Bali. You can combine with visiting other parts of Bali before or after the Retreat or, as have been done before, use the Ashram as a base to explore particularly around those pockets of eastern Bali which is also the island's least exposed region. Neighbouring island of Lombok its popular Gili Islands are only a boat ride away either from Padangbai or Amed. Click the picture icon on the left for a pdf copy of the flyer. For greater details check the 'Program Details' from the specific Retreat Dates in side-bar main menu 'Retreats-Schedule.
If you have done all the above and would like to proceed then here is the direct link to Booking and Payment page
What they say about our Ashram Yoga Retreats
"...Yvonne Haddelton is a yoga teacher with years of experience and a deep understanding of the wider aspects of yoga. Her predominant force is that of Satyananda - an all encompassing style that includes breathing (pranayama), meditation (Dhyana), postures (Asana) and the wider principles of living such as yamas and Niyamas. However, she draws her teaching from many styles and sources. All of which Yvonne is happy to discuss further during the retreat.
In keeping with Ahimsa (non-violence to self and others & compassion for all living things) Yvonne is an advocate of self love and kindness. This is demonstrated in her practice with her pupils - adapting Asana's for all abilities and enabling students to identify an intention for each practice (sankalpa) as well as appreciation at the end of each practice. Thereby developing self awareness, gratitude and connectedness.
Gedong Gandhi Ashram is the perfect setting for the retreat with the Gandhian principles of Ahimsa and self-sufficiency being primary. The retreat takes place with an ocean view, surrounded by a gentle breeze and bird song. Meditation and pranayama are held in the upstairs meditation room overlooking the lotus filled pond. These are perfect for enhancing inner awareness, satisfying asana practice and focus on the breath whilst promoting positive well being."
Louise Fisher, Yoga Retreat Participant
Reports from previous Retreats
We are now on our third year of operation and we are still small and beautiful - the only way we would have it. Catering for the discerning few who are after that special time-out with good yoga at an idyllic setting of a Gandhian Ashram. We are starting to see repeat attendances which we are very pleased about. Read all the reports from previous Retreats and soon you would get a feel of what we are about from Reports of previous retreats . These reports of course will not be complete without the full Retreats Picture Gallery. Feel free to comment or write to us at baliashramyoga@gmail.com
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