Bali Kite Festival, Padang Galak, Sanur – Bali

Date: July 29^th – 31^st, 2011

Traditional giant kites measuring around four metres in width take flight near Sanur Beach during the annual Bali Kite Festival. The three-day event welcomes kites in all shapes and colours and sees a traditional gamelan orchestra provide music and entertainment.

The event is a seasonal religious festival intended to send a message to the Hindu Gods to create abundant crops and harvests. Many Kinds of Kite will competition in Padang Galak by ten (10) teams.

Embracing Life! Eight Day Bali Detox, Healing & Raw Food Retreats, Ubud – Bali

Date : 19^th – 27^th August 2011

Leisa Wheeler, leading Australian naturopath & raw food detox specialist, offers a new innovative style of luxury health retreat, where as much emphasis is placed on feeding the mind, understanding the emotions, and nurturing the soul, as in supporting & healing the body.

Empowering participants with a wealth of knowledge, all guests receive daily health lectures, yoga, meditation, massage, sauna, optional colonics, transformation breathwork, juice fasting, gourmet raw vegan food superfoods & food prep classes with world class raw food chef. Fun, learning & relaxation at luxury resorts across Australia and in Bali.

Next Bali Retreat August 19^th - 27^th, 2011 - Villa Gaia, Ubud. Limited places.

www.embracinghealth.com.au/retreat

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Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center Yoga Retreat with Sarah & Claire Dixon, North Sulawesi

Date : August 28^th – September 3^rd, 2011

Spend your mornings in peaceful meditation & asana practice… your afternoons caring for some of the worlds most special & endangered creatures.

Transform energy you create on your yoga mat into powerful change for the environment & discovery of what yoga really means. Tasikoki Yoga Retreat is a fund-raising initiative for the Tasikoki Animal Rescue Center (a not-for-profit), which cares for animals rescued from the wildlife & bush-meat trafficking trade, working towards their rehabilitation & release back into their native habitats. It is set in one of the most stunning beach-front habitats on earth, with spectacular sun-rises over towering dormant volcanoes.

During your 7 night stay, we offer two hatha, vinyasa flow & power yoga classes per day, philosophy discussions/workshops, auervedic cooking classes, craft workshops, animal care, a snorkel/dive excursion at a world-class dive site & a trip to see endangered macaques living free in their native habitat.

Yoga is more than just a service to your body, please join us!

Contact us at tasikokiyoga@gmail.com or thru our website, www.tasikokiyoga.bounce.com.au

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Shakti Spirit Yoga & Ayurveda, 6-week Level 1 Teacher Training, Ubud – Bali

Date: 11^st September - 23^rd October 2011

Only 4 places remaining for the highly respected Shakti Spirit Yoga and Ayurveda Level 1 Teacher Training.

Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, with an emphasis on alignment and safety, this 6-week, 230-hour intensive is Yoga Alliance registered. A maximum of 16 students learn the art of sequencing and adjusting, while integrating their practices with Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy and an introduction to Yoga Therapy.

Senior teacher and Director, Rachel Hull (E-RYT 500 – asana, pranayama, Ayurveda), is joined by an internationally experienced team of senior teachers, including Emil Wendel (pranayama, meditation & Hindu philosophy), Dr Sujatha Kekada (Ayurvedic consultations & Ayurvedic cooking), James Newman (anatomy & yoga therapy), and Anna Smallwood (asana).

“This training actually teaches you how to teach.”

On-site accommodations available. For more information: www.shaktispirit.com

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Thanka Painting & Yoga Retreat with Tibetan monk "Yeshi Dorje" in Bali

Date: September 24^th - October 2, 2011^nd

Join Ngarampa Yeshi Dorje: highly esteemed Tibetan Buddhist Monk, Artist & Teacher as he teaches the Sacred Art of Tibetan Thanka Painting and Dharma Practices with humor wisdom and playfulness!

Yeshi was ordained in 1980 by H.H.the Dalai Lama and holds the auspicious Ngagrampa degree from Gyudmed Tantric University. He teaches meditation and painting world wide and is a twice-celebrated Smithsonian Artist.

Now is your chance to study the Sacred Art of Thanka Painting, Practice Yoga and Learn Mindfulness Meditation on the Beautiful Island of Bali.

All INCLUSIVE

• Delicious Meals
• Daily Yoga Classes
• Luxury Accommodations
• Dharma and Painting Classes
• Art Supplies
• Temple Ceremonies
• Snorkeling
• Hiking
• River Rafting

ONLY

• $1888 – Student Rate
• $200 Will Hold Your Space Today! * Limited to 18 participants

***BOROBUDUR BONUS EXCURSION***

Extra 2 day excursion to the Largest Mandala Temple in the World – Ask for Details

www.tumblr.com/tumblelog/balitrips, amana@amananova.com, 001-949-510-8882

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Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training with International Faculty, Ubud – Bali

Level I, 300 hour Courses

• Sept 25^th - Oct 23^rd, 2011
• May 20^th – June 17^th, 2012
• Oct 14^th – Nov 11^th, 2012

Level II Modules towards 500 hours

• Oct 28^th - Nov 11^th, 2011
• Nov 16^th – 30^th, 2012

Join us in the tropics of Bali, where the world's leading teachers in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Jivamukti, Bhakti and more combine ancient wisdom in a contemporary context. Breathe, sweat and transform with , Nicki Doane, Simon Borg-Olivier, Edward Clark, David Stringer, Elaina Love and many more.

These Yoga Alliance certification courses present a phenomenal comprehensive curriculum from challenging asana to enlightening philosophy, uplifting kirtan to organic, raw foods.

The Level I courses are open to all levels whether new, beginning to learn the benefits or already teaching. The Level II is a unique opportunity to dive much deeper in an intimate program designed for the intermediate practitioner.

Click here to see our video trailer and more info.

For more info, click here

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Evolution of Yoga Holiday & Adventure with Konstantin Miachin & TingtingPeng @ Soulshine, Bali

Date: October 23^rd to 30^th, 2011

Created by Michael Franti and Carla Swanson, Soulshine Bali is located in beautiful Ubud, the arts and crafts center of Bali.This magical center is dedicated to bringing people together to practice yoga, meditation, art, music, dance and just having a great time.

The exquisitely designed main building and grounds hosts a river, tropical gardens and several ornate ponds – perfect for a relaxing yoga holiday and retreat. Covered by a traditional balinese roof, the open air yoga studio on the third floor overlooks some of the most spectacular rice terraces, temples and greenest jungle in the world. Free wi-fi and aircon rooms. (www.soulshinebali.com)

Daily Yoga

Your daily yoga sessions will include asana practice, some guided meditation, pranayama/breathing exercises and chi-gong elements.

KonstantinMiachin teaches the Evolution of Yoga workshops which emphasize the geometry of asana, with each form explained thoroughly with special techniques to enter each posture, and the precision of breath during the asana practice. The style will be interesting for practitioners of all levels, since many techniques are implemented and used together creatively.

TingtingPeng teaches Baptiste Power Vinyasa and Bhakti flow yoga which combine breath and movement to give you a transformational practice that is inspired, powerful, and fun. The vinyasa flow practice is an opportunity to experience a place of creative expression on your yoga mat and encourages yoga students to step into a place of openness, possibility and compassion.

Fee & Pricing

• Single room: US$1,500
• Shared (double room): US$1,200
• Couples room: US$2,800

More info: www.evolutionofyoga.com
Contact: kosta@evolutionofyoga.com