Island of the Gods

October 1-7 2024
Packages Start at $2195

The Bali Yoga Retreat

An immersion into the traditions and culture that shaped our modern yoga practice.
A high octane adventure through awe-inspiring landscapes.
A deep-diving master series into the world of yoga.

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Culture, Adventure, Practice.

There is a reason Bali is referred to as the Island of the Gods and if you’ve never been, then you owe it to yourself to go. This island is one of the most magical and enigmatic places on the planet.

Bali might be a small island but it packs a lot in a punch. Between incredible yoga, breathtaking landscapes, spiritual offerings, water temples, and cascading rice terraces, Bali is an absolute feast for the soul. As soon as you step onto the Balinese soil, you will immerse into an exciting new world of adventure, culture, and exploration.

Retreat Packages

$2195 for double room
$2995 for private room
*prices are per person

7 days, 6 nights at Floating Leaf Luxury Eco-Retreat Center
Roundtrip Airport Transfers
Daily Yoga Practices
3 healthy and hearty meals per day (dinner on day 1 and breakfast on final day)
Fresh tropical fruits daily & drinking water, unlimited Balinese coffee & tea

Included Excursions:

Welcome party with traditional Balinese performers
History of Bali & Hindu Culture Lesson
Local Handcraft Art & Shopping Tour
Guided Rice Field History Walk
Excursion to Ubud Town, Monkey Forest Sanctuary & Traditional Market
Water Purification Ceremony at the Sacred Water Temple with our Local Guide
The MOST EPIC Waterfall Hike of your life with our Local Guides
Day Trip to Sanur Beach
+ way more! (temples, cliff jumps, rockslides, oh my!)

NOT INCLUDED

Flights
Travel Insurance
Alcoholic Drinks
& Any cost arising or interruption due to circumstances or events beyond our control

Advance your practice.

A registered 50 Hour Yoga Alliance CEU course.

Perfect for the curious student, Abbe & Shireena's week-long curriculum has been carefully designed to advance your physical practice- all the while immersing in the philosophical roots that inspired modern yoga. All levels are welcome!

Mornings are for flow:
Our morning flow creates the opening, strength and mindset for a predetermined advanced posture, whether it be an arm-balance, inversion or fluid transition. A fun and informative class that is well worth the sweat, we uncover the deeper aspects of yoga while integrating skill-drills, gateway poses, breath-work and body mechanics. We can't wait to transform your practice.

Evenings are for workshop:
Each evening, we take the lessons we learned during our morning flow and apply them to constructive playtime. Shireena and Abbe offer hands-on guidance and expertise to help practitioners of all levels. No experience necessary, only a curious spirit and willingness to learn!

Expect to breakdown the following postures: forearm stand, handstand, inverted backbends, liquid transitions and select arm balances.

Welcome to the Floating Leaf

Recognized as one of the best yoga, spa and wellness retreats in the world by publishers such as Harpers Bazaar Weekly and Conde Nast Traveller, we invite you to experience authentic Balinese culture and mindfulness at Floating Leaf!

Set in a traditional Balinese village amongst lush rice fields, Floating leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat may feel secluded from the clamour of tourists found in Ubud and southern Bali, yet conveniently located close to the beach, airport and all key Bali landmarks. It's the perfect home base for our adventure!

Floating Leaf consists of 2 spa treatment centers, a massive open air yoga sanctuary, a large healing pool, 12 luxurious rooms, meditation areas and delicious, healthy cuisine, but it’s really the attention to detail by their award-winning staff that sets Floating Leaf apart from all other retreat centers.

Room Amenities

All twelve villa bedrooms feature air conditioning, ceiling fan, private en suite bathroom and top of the line sheets, pillows, toiletries, and more.

Free WiFi throughout the property
Unlimited drinking water
Top quality mattress and pillows

Organic shampoo, body wash, conditioner and body lotion
Super soft robes and slippers
Smart multi electrical sockets
Hair dryer

Laundry service

CONSIDERATIONS

Some of the bathrooms are open air (see image below).
We are living within a real Balinese town nestled in real working rice fields. You may see balinese people tending and harvesting portions of the fields.
Sometimes, nature gets in! Don't be surprised if you find a gecko in your room, but don't worry they are our friends!
The closest beach is the Purnama Black Sand Beach and is about a 25 minute walk through town and the rice fields.
The rooms are all gorgeous, unique and assigned at random. If you have an exact room preference please let us know if the comments.

Check out our sanctuary:

Meet Your Teachers

Abbe Ciulla

As a dedicated student and teacher of the flow, Abbé offers to you an empowering yoga experience.

Abbe's retreats are specifically designed to take you deeper into your practice, to peel away the layers of doubt and self-limiting behavior. Her classes inspire strength, growth and presence, all the while fostering a joyful environment where students can playfully discover their evolutionary edge. During your classes with Abbe you will explore the universal concepts of alignment and effort in the body and mind- the big ideas of how to move better, practice confidently and live consciously.

Expect to flow, move, dance, laugh and most importantly, dive deeply into yourself. Abbe’s life is built around growth, and that is what she will inspire in you.

Owner of Troy City Yoga Studio and creator of Solar Flow 200 Hour & 300 Hour Yoga School, Abbé has a comprehensive background in yoga, movement, philosophy and the arts. She pursued both design and philosophy during her undergraduate studies at UMass, sparking her love for eastern ideas. She holds a 500HR CYT Vinyasa Yoga, 300HR CYT Fluidus Method, L1 Animal Flow, Certified in both Thai Massage and Advanced Tissue Bodywork. She is currently completing a 200HR CYT in Budokon under the guidance of Cameron and Melayne Shane. Forever a student, Abbe has expanded her studies with other great teachers such as Mark Das, Shiva Rea, Noah Maze, Jason Crandall, Kino McGregor and many more.

Shireena El Gallal

Growing up a dancer, Shireena traveled to discover cultures through music, dance and movement which has widely inspired her uniquely choreographed, fun, creative and empowering classes. She stumbled upon a yoga class and discovered how yoga, dance and music perfectly complement each other leaving her soul and being in a state of trance. She truly enjoys creating and innovating unique sequences and offering one that'll resonate with people's bodies and souls.

With diligent cueing and teachings, fluid transitions, breath work and a holistic environment, sharing her passion for yoga, is the ideal practice for Shireena. “I believe in the power of united movement, and my aim is for everyone to leave my class feeling empowered, uplifted, inspired and fulfilled.”

Shireena completed her 200hr teacher training at Back Bay Yoga in Boston with Lynne Begier , Caitlyn Graham and Ryan Cunningham, 50hr mentorship with Felipe Gonzalez, Catie Macken, Jess Ray and Erica Bornstein and is completed her 300hr in Bali under the ShivaShakti School. She has extensive training in Kirtan, hip-hop yoga and completed teacher training with Jess Ray and Erica Bornstein. She has also completed several flight schools and workshops with Ragunath, Caitlyn Graham and Renee LeBlanc.

Arriving:

Fly in/out of Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport (DPS), the main airport in Bali located 13 km south of Denpasar.
Check in starts at 3pm. Refreshments will be served upon arrival. The retreat officially begins with an opening circle and celebration at 6:30pm followed by our welcome dinner. You can arrive at the retreat centre as early as 3:00 pm to check in and get settled.
We arrange airport pick ups at no extra cost between 7am-7pm, we can arrange pick-up outside of this time upon request for an additional fee. We’ll collect your flight details so we can set up shared rides. Again, if you arrive outside of this arrival window or are coming from another place, we can still help you arrange transportation at an additional charge.
If you are arranging your own transport to Floating Leaf our address is: Floating Leaf Retreat Center,Jl. Pantai Purnama No.42, Sukawati, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
Check out is at 11 am, so we suggest midday or evening flights out.

FAQs

What if I need a roomie? Traveling solo but want a shared room? We will do our very best to pair you up with an awesome roommate. In the rare case that we are unable to secure a bunk mate, you will have the option to purchase a private upgrade or switch to your next available room choice.
How are meals served? Meals are served family style. All the food groups are present with every meal and you will never leave the table hungry,
What is an Eco-Resort? As with all of our retreats, this is an Eco-Resort, meaning it is built with sustainable materials, operates with a low or zero carbon footprint and structures are interspersed with nature. Some bathrooms are open-air. Nature is abundant. For those who love to connect with the magic of mother earth and have an adventure spirit- this is the retreat for you!
What if I have diet restrictions? We will try our best to accommodate all restrictions, but we must be notified ahead of time. Vegetarian options are available. Most dishes can be prepared daily free.
Is alcohol included? Drinks are not included. Bringing your own booze? There is a bottle-popping fee.

Terms & Conditions

To officially reserve your spot your deposit must be made within 24 hours of submitting reservation request. Once you are officially added to the retreat your deposit is non-refundable under any condition. All other payments are refundable up to 60 days before the retreat. Trips canceled within 60 days are not eligible for a refund, this is why Travel Insurance is mandatory.
All payments must be completed by August 28th.
All participants must sign our Retreat Waiver & Release. This will be emailed upon reservation.
Remember travel insurance! This is a requirement for everyone attending due to our strict no-refund policy. If something comes up suddenly and you are unable to attend, traveler's insurance will refund your investment or medical costs at a nominal fee (usually runs about $75- $120 to insure, offered by most credit cards). We use Allianz. Also, in the extremely rare case that a retreat is rescheduled, travel insurance will refund your flight cost.
We are not liable for cancellations, delays, changes or issues caused by circumstance outside our power: war, outbreaks (pandemics, epidemics), threat of war, terrorist actions or threats, closure of airports, visa suspensions, civil strife, industrial action, natural disaster, technical problems to transport, staff cancellations, unforeseen changes in your personal circumstances or other events beyond our control. This is why travel insurance is mandatory.