TAMARA YOGA SURF DIVE RETREAT

 

 

 

 

 

15 - 22 September 2013 

 

Imagine yourself completely relaxed, laying in the sunshine after your transformational, personalized yoga class…deciding whether to snorkel or go diving in magnificent coral gardens… or maybe paddle out for a surf at breaks that you can peruse from the comfort of the private infinity pool, perhaps you’ll just rest, read a book and sip a pure, freshly squeezed fruit juice. Hmmm…later you have your massage planned…

All this and more is actually the reality on our Tamara Yoga Yoga Surf Dive week-long retreat on the island of Nusa Lembongan in Bali.

Tamara Yoga Teacher Stuart Field will be leading the retreat. Stuart is adept at communicating all aspects of yoga and adapting the instruction to suit a range of abilities. You will feel both included and challenged. Students love his classes. He also holds a Doctorate in marine biology so you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn about the stunning marine environment that surrounds the island. Following previous visits, Stuart is now keenly engaged with a coral conservation program on the island assisting an enthusiastic group of locals, so, if you’re interested, you can get involved. The waters around the island of Nusa Lembongan are acclaimed for their beauty. You can see magnificent coral reefs, sun-fish, whale sharks and manta rays by snorkeling directly off the beach in front of the villa, or be whisked away to a range of fabulous diving locations nearby.

This is a great retreat for couples and friends to go to together. With such a range of options available to you there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy. If just one of you loves diving or surfing, and the other prefers getting massages, both of you can get what you want and join together for yoga classes twice a day with instruction modified for each of your individual needs.

It doesn’t matter how experienced a yogi, diver or surfer you are. You do not need to be a specialist in any of these areas to enjoy all of this retreat. If you’re new to yoga you’ll be looked after, if you’re an experienced yogi you will be challenged to take your practice to the next level. For those new to surfing or paddle boarding, there’s a ‘friendly’ break just out from the villa. If you’re already a surfer Nusa Lembongan offers fun and challenging waves a paddle or short boat ride away. If you don’t know how to dive, but still want to explore the beauty underwater, the wonders of the marine world are accessible on snorkel. Joy for everyone.

We’ll be staying at our own private luxury Balinese style villa set on 2280m2 with a gorgeous white, sandy beach just steps away. Our accommodation includes five bungalows with a range of accommodation options from king-size suites through to teak bunk beds. Other accommodation areas include our own day spa, a kitchen & kitchenette and an open plan dining area. An infinity pool looks out from the front of the villa over the ocean and a large, open plan living pavilion set to one side with stunning views to Mount Agung on Bali.

Nusa Lembongan is a Balinese Island 15km east of Sanur in Bali. Getting To Nusa Lembongan from the airport takes about a 30-minute taxi ride to Nusa Dua and then a 30 minute ferry trip direct to the villa on Nusa Lembongan. The year round average temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, and our retreat will be during the dry season.

We’d love you to join us for an amazing week in tropical island paradise. A unique opportunity to experience yoga adventures in idyllic surroundings with wonderful people.

Each day at 7:00 – 8:30am we’ll have an active morning yoga practice and at 5:00 – 6:30pm we’ll have a more mellow practice for the evening.

INCLUDED

-          All yoga tuition

-          Accommodation

-          Breakfast

-          Surfing lessons

-          Snorkeling lessons

-          Water play equipment –Two Spirit cross trainer skis and a stand-up paddle board

-          Two scooters for our use to explore the island

-          Naturalist talks and education

-          Fully equipped gym

-          Filtered water

-          Free Wi-Fi

 

Not included:

-          Airfare

-          Taxi to and from airport

-          Ferry to and from Bali

-          Diving instruction

-          Other meals (from $10- $15 meal)

-          Long and short Surfboards / stand up paddleboard hire (Approximately $5 a day) available for hire

-          Diving (Approximately $40 per dive)

-          Extra water equipment

-          Massage (Approximately $20/massage)    

           Travel Insurance. We highly recommend Travel Insurance as retreat fees are non-refundable

 

Approx Timetable

Sunday 15 September

Arrival and Welcome

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner in

Monday 16 September 

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast 

10:00am Surfing lesson and organising of board hire

2:00pm Snorkelling lesson (diving lessons in the pool can be arranged)

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner in

8:00pm Evening talk – Marine ecology of Nusa Lembongan

Tuesday 17 September

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

10:00am-3:00pm Diving excursion for qualified divers

5:00-6:30pm evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner at French Restaurant

Wednesday 18 September

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

10:00am-3:00pm Snorkelling excursion for all

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner

8:00pm Evening talk – Coral Reefs

Thursday 19 September

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

10:00am-3:00pm Diving excursion for interested divers 

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner Out

Friday 20 September

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

10:00am-3:00pm Snorkelling excursion for all

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner in 

8:00pm Evening talk - pricks bites and stings or sex and the sea

Saturday 21 September

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

5:00-6:30pm Evening Yoga practice (Yin/mellow Yoga practice)

7:00pm Dinner Out

Sunday 22 September 

7:00-8:30am Active morning Yoga practice

9:00am Breakfast

10:00am Farewell

10:30am Departure

 

3 TYPES OF ROOMS TO CHOOSE FROM

Dormitory teak bunk beds - $1850

Double room or twin share suites - $1950

Super deluxe king suites with private ensuite bathroom - $2350 BOOKED OUT!