UBUD is located in central Bali, appx 45 minutes from Denpasar.
Basundari Retreat Center is located in a seclude d space just outside of the busyness of Ubud center. Basundari is surrounded by a tropical jungle where you can practice Yoga to the sounds of nature all around you. It is a short walk into Ubud for shopping, cafes, the Monkey forest, and all other Ubud attractions. It is about 90 minutes from the popular Canggu beach. Bali, known as the Heart Chakra of the world, is a magical place that everyone should experience at least once in a lifetime.
Basundari offers quad rooms and double rooms! Laundry is available at a great price through the center. Wifi is available onsite during meals.
** Please put your flight information on the logistics sheet.
You can fly into Denpasar Bali Airport (DPS). We will arrange a Direct Shuttle for you from the airport.
Make your flight arrangement: Plan to arrive at Denpasar International airport at the latest the morning of the training start date. The retreat center is roughly a 45 minute beautiful drive. We recommend arriving on the island at least one day before the training in order to acclimate to the island and time changes. If you would like to arrive early at the retreat center, please let us know and we can sometimes arrange extra nights at a set rate. If you would like us to arrange your transport, be sure to put all of your details into the Logistics Sheet.
When we have student arrivals at the same time, we encourage (environmentally and financially) to share a taxi. We will send flight confirmation and details on how to meet Basundari’s drivers the week before your arrival. The drivers are willing to stop along the drive to get you anything that you need. If you have any questions or a last-minute flight or pickup time change, please reach out to us immediately so we can avoid having the drivers waiting and expecting to be paid.
You can schedule your flight out of DPS anytime after 2 pm in the afternoon of the last day or the following day (or PLEASE stay longer and enjoy the beach and jungle!)
** Please put your dietary restrictions on the logistics sheet.
All meals are healthy and prepared by an amazing chef on site who knows how to make your taste buds smile. 3 Daily vegetarian Balinese/Indonesian healthy meals (breakfast including detox drink, lunch, and dinner) served as a buffet.
Do not drink the water in Bali. Only drink purified water. During the day there will be purified water available in the yoga shala and throughout the premises.
When traveling outside of your home country it is a good idea to take the extra steps to protect your immune system. If you have never traveled outside of your country, this may make you more susceptible to getting tummy sickness because your body will be exposed to unfamiliar bacteria! Even though our retreat centers have filtered water, we recommend bringing a water filter or water purification tablets. Here are the products we recommend:
The local currency is IDR (Indonesian Rupiah) You can check the most current exchange rate directly on google.
In order to get a visa, your passport needs to be valid for six months after entering Indonesia. Visa requirements are different for various countries. Please search the internet for the closest Indonesian consulate for the visa requirements for your country of origin. Many countries enjoy free visa entry into Indonesia. This will give you a 30 day stay upon arrival, called a VOA.
If you wish to stay longer, you can purchase a tourist visa upon entering Bali at the airport. The cost is US$ 35.00 in cash. Presently it is possible to extend your visa for an additional 30 days but you must get the extension upon arriving at DPS and by paying the $35 upon entry. If you have this extension visa, you must apply for the extended visa 15 days into your trip (the process can take 10-15 days). The cost is 900,000 RUP. If you do not get this 2nd visa extension option, you must leave within 30 days. If you overstay, the cost is currently 300,000 per day overstay ($22). There is a rumor that this may increase and we don’t recommend staying over 30 days without the planned extension. You can always fly out of Indonesia and fly back into Bali as well.
Here are the 2 required texts you can purchase at your local bookstore or online. Please note that the Manual is INCLUDED in the tuition, and will be there when you arrive.
Purchase one of the following Yoga Sutras books. The choice is yours!
If your course is not a 200hr YTT we’ll send you the recommended books in your logistics email!
The Manual is included in the price of tuition and we will have it for you at the start of the course.
Optionally, a neti pot and a tongue scraper are suggested to be used throughout the course, you can purchase these on your own at any health food store. Please also bring any creative tools that enable you to express your gifts such as musical instruments, painting/drawing materials, etc.
Click here and check out our alumni’s online shop. Use the code SYIFAM20 for 20% off!
If you don’t already have a regular practice, please take some time prior to the beginning of the training to start practicing yoga and meditation 3-5 times per week if possible. This will help your body and mind more quickly adapt to the schedule once we begin the course. You can find videos of the flows here.
Full participation is required to complete the program. Any additional hours missed will require communication with a facilitator and an action plan as to how hours can be completed. If additional facilitator time is required to work with a student to make up hours, an additional cost per hour may incur. Students must fulfill all Yoga Alliance required hours in order to graduate.
At the end of the course, you will receive your 200hr Yoga Teacher Certification. This course is approved by Yoga Alliance. As a graduate of this program you will qualify to register as a teacher with the Yoga Alliance organization if you choose to.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us by phone or email. We are looking forward to having you here to embark on this life-changing journey to shed away layers and become your truest self.
We encourage you to begin the practice now, by reflecting on your intentions for yourself and what brought you on this journey. Together we will create a safe and sacred space within our group that will help to reveal the wisdom within and the nature of the Self. This path will ask for self -reflection, growth, and discipline. Your journey will be greatly guided by what you chose to bring to the experience. Open yourself to what is there, leave all expectations behind and enter the clear, crisp perspective and sacred landscape of Bali with an open heart.
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