Bali Yoga & Embodiment Blog

  What activities  are available at the retreat center?  Massage/healing bodywork, yoga, meditation, and movement sessions, walks, hiking, swimming in the river, gardens, terraced farmland, the verandas in your room or huts throughout the land.   ‘bale sakepat’ (pavilion with four pillars) by the river, in front of Uma Bungalow Where can I swim and how far is the beach?  River bathing and meditation are popular at Nirarta. Swimming is available in quiet pools nearby, and in the sea, about 30-40 minutes from Sidemen. It's possible to share a taxi and take a day trip to the coast individually or with group participants.               Are there motorcycle rentals? Yes, Nirarta suggests a local shop called Mantra Transport Cell phones & service : Calls can be made using your personal telephone or a telephone charge card with an international cell phone plan. Check your with your cell provider abou...

Travel insurance isn't required to come on a retreat with us though we do encourage you to check it out. Purchase insurance if you have concern about trip cancellations, weather delays, natural disasters, personal health, or the health of family members. Travel insurance can protect a portion of your trip investment in the event of unforeseen circumstances.  If you have medical issues that could stop you from traveling safely with us, travel insurance is encouraged. You also need to consult with your doctor to make sure it's safe for you to travel and please inform us of any medical issues prior to travel.  Here are options that guests have used in the past:  http://www.travelguard.com/  - Includes a "cancel for any reason" policy up to 48hrs before the trip. Purchase within 15 days of flight purchase. http://www.travelhealthnh.com/portfolio_page/world-nomads/  - Can be purchased before or during travel. Ranges from $70-$100+ Do you have travel insurance y...

💦Water is Life - Begin Hydrating Now Carry a water bottle with you everywhere.  Begin each day with water before tea, coffee, or ingesting anything. Drink water with electrolytes at the airport. Flying dehydrates and fatigues the body due to air pressure changes and less movement. Starting your flight with electrolyte water will enhance how your body and mind feel. Avoid electrolyte beverages like gatorade and vitamin water anything with high sugar content. These cause sugar spikes, in turn causing bloating & lethargy.  Airport water is highly chlorinated . If drinking from a water fountain, bring electrolyte  packets or emergen-c to boost minerals and vitamin c while masking the taste of chlorine. You can bring lemon slices for the first leg of your journey. All produce must be thrown away by the time you cross customs and into a new country. 🌋Make Movement a Priority -  Winter slows us down - breath & move daily and break a sweat even if it's ligh...