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Séjour de yoga et sens avec immersion vie locale en Indonésie

This immersion internship program is for anyone seeking meaning in their life, reconnecting with themselves, finding harmony, well-being, personal growth, and those who want to enrich themselves, discover, and open themselves up to new possibilities. During the internship, you will have the opportunity to experience the Balinese philosophy of life and spirituality firsthand, as well as explore local culture and traditions through various activities. These activities include meditation, yoga, nature walks, wellness activities, Hindu blessing and purification ceremonies, healing treatments, and a day of silence. This program aims to help you reconnect with your spontaneous nature, tap into your creative energy, slow down, feel, live in the present moment, embrace novelty, and say yes to life.

Program

1st day

You will arrive at your first hotel of the program (meals not included, airport transfer not included). You will be expected at the hotel in Sanur on the first day, with rooms reserved under your name. Each participant can arrive at the hotel at a time that suits them best or according to their flight arrival time. The hotel address will be provided when you make your reservation. Just so you know, rooms are available from 2:00 PM. If you arrive before this time, you can leave your luggage at the reception and enjoy the facilities and surroundings (pool, garden, beach, etc). Located in the south of Bali, Sanur is the first beach resort on the island, known for its welcoming and calm atmosphere. The seaside is enjoyable, offering walks, swimming, and serenity. You will find modern shops, upscale restaurants, Balinese-style “warungs” (local restaurants), small markets, and more along the beach and in the city center.

2nd day

A gentle day for your first Balinese immersion (breakfast and lunch included). It’s the perfect opportunity for you to explore Sanur with its beach, restaurants, peaceful lifestyle, and traditional boats. An ideal place to start your journey, combining local immersion and relaxation. You will then be treated to a foot massage at a reflexology salon. This traditional Chinese massage technique, called acupressure, helps relieve tension in the body and soothe certain emotional issues. It’s a gentle and natural holistic treatment that aims to restore balance between the body and mind. Ideal after a long flight. Lunch will be served on Sanur beach with local cuisine, including grilled fish and vegetables, followed by swimming for the rest of the day. Your first day will be filled with discovery and relaxation. In the evening, there will be an introduction to mindfulness meditation in French. Meditation originated in India about 4,000 years ago. It’s a practice of attention that promotes letting go and inner peace. This practice helps focus on the present moment, sensations, and breathing. It aids in calming the mind, improving self-confidence, and enhancing physical and mental well-being.

3rd day

Classic breakfast, vegetarian lunch and dinner included. In the morning, you will head to the Ubud region, a hidden gem away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Located amidst rice fields and tropical forests, it offers the perfect setting for your Balinese yoga and sensory immersion. During your Balinese immersion, you will have the opportunity to experience a one-hour Balinese massage. The exact time and day will be arranged with Made. You will be greeted by Made and his well-being team in the late morning. You will have time to discover the place, meet the team and Made, and relax by the natural pool, take a stroll in the lush nature, listen to the birdsong, or simply enjoy the silence. Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and tranquility of the place. There will be an introduction to restorative yoga in the evening. Restorative yoga is one of the lesser-known forms of yoga, even though it has been around for 40 years. It draws its origins from ancient yogic traditions and is similar to Yin Yoga and BKS Iyengar’s yoga. Known for reducing stress, promoting deep relaxation, and rejuvenating the body and mind, restorative yoga is accessible to everyone. It is often practiced with props such as blocks, cushions, and other accessories to help practitioners let go and improve their respiratory capacity.

4th day

Breakfast, vegetarian lunch, and dinner included. A sunrise yoga session awaits you, using relaxation exercises and yoga postures to calm your mind and body and better manage your emotions. Made will guide and accompany you throughout the yoga sessions. In Bali, there are many gods to be celebrated, and opportunities for celebration are abundant! Hindu ceremonies truly punctuate the daily lives of Hindu Balinese people. You will participate in a Hindu purification ceremony led by a local priest (pemangku) at a Hindu temple. The pemangku is considered the guardian of the temple, and his role brings him closer to the people. The ceremony involves prayers, offerings, and purification with sacred water. Immerse yourself in Balinese spirituality for your well-being. There will be a restorative yoga session in the evening. Restorative yoga is a slow yoga practice similar to Iyengar yoga and Yin Yoga. It helps reduce anxiety, rejuvenate, and experience deep relaxation. This type of yoga encourages kindness towards oneself, respecting one’s limits, focusing on the sensations felt, and using breath as a guide to determine if a position feels comfortable. It allows for letting go and finding harmony.

5th day

Breakfast, vegetarian lunch, and dinner included. You will start the day with a sunrise yoga session to regain flexibility and inner strength. Breathe, listen to your body, its sensations, and live in the present moment. Then, you will go on a mindful nature walk at your own pace in the rice fields, observing, listening, awakening your senses, connecting with Mother Nature, and being open to interactions with villagers. It’s a great opportunity to learn to slow down, feel, and breathe. An artistic creation workshop will follow, where you will make canang sari, which are offerings used in all Balinese Hindu ceremonies, using flowers, incense, rice, and more. There will be a restorative yoga session in the evening. Restorative yoga allows for a decrease in anxiety, improvement in sleep quality, and increased flexibility. With its supported poses, deep relaxation, and conscious breathing, this type of yoga provides a moment of profound relaxation.

6th day

Breakfast, vegetarian lunch, and dinner included. You will leave early in the morning (to enjoy the tranquility of the place) with Made and his team to Tirta Empul Temple and its sacred spring, renowned for its healing properties. It’s a major Hindu pilgrimage site for Balinese Hindus. Located in a lush natural setting, the spring emerges from the water. Balinese people come to this temple to perform

Retreat location

The internship will take place in Bali, Indonesia.

Food

During the Balinese yoga and mindfulness retreat with Made, we include full board. The meals are vegetarian, with a focus on raw or steamed cuisine for a healthy and nourishing daily diet. We source fresh ingredients from the nearby local market and Made’s family garden (depending on the season). You’ll have unlimited access to water throughout the retreat.

For the second-to-last day, when you have free time in Ubud, only breakfast is included, allowing you to explore Balinese cuisine on your own.

If you have any specific dietary requirements, please inform the organizer at the time of registration.

Here’s what’s included in terms of meals:

– Breakfast
– Lunch
– Dinner
– Drinks

Things to do (optional)

– Relax by the pool.
– Get a massage at the different hotels in the program and during your retreat with Made (with extra cost).
– Go for a walk in nature.
– Meditate facing the rice fields.
– Go shopping (in Sanur and on the penultimate day of the program in Ubud).
– Possibility to organize various activities, cultural visits, and walks on site with the agency (optional activities with extra cost).

At Made’s place, you have free access to the following activities and facilities: yoga room, outdoor pool, badminton court, meditation garden, terrace, restaurant. The following activities and facilities are paid: spa, massages.

Spa treatments

Le massage balinais, également connu sous le nom de “pijat bali”, est une pratique traditionnelle originaire de Bali qui vise à rétablir l’équilibre entre le corps et l’esprit. Ce massage allie à la fois des mouvements toniques et doux, offrant ainsi une expérience à la fois énergisante et relaxante. C’est un véritable moment de détente.

What's included

You will receive:
– 7 nights of accommodation
– Transfer to the hotels mentioned in the program
– Transportation during the scheduled activities
– Half-board during the days in Sanur
– Full-board with vegetarian meals during the retreat with Made in the Ubud region
– Breakfasts during the free days in Ubud
– All teachings and activities mentioned in the program
– 1 traditional Balinese massage
– 1 foot massage, reflexology
– 1 introduction to mindfulness meditation
– Hatha yoga and restorative yoga sessions
– Blessing ceremony with a Balinese priest
– Purification ceremony in sacred water with Made at a Balinese Hindu temple
– 1 day of silence
– 1 offering creation workshop and 1 surprise creative workshop
– Closing show with traditional Balinese dance

What's not included

Here are the rewritten sentences in conversational tone and active voice:

– You’ll need to buy plane tickets.
– Don’t forget to get travel insurance.
– You’ll have to cover your personal expenses.
– Optional activities are available.
– A guide will drive you and provide transportation during your free days.
– You’ll have to arrange your own lunches and dinners on your free days in Ubud.
– Dinners will be included on days with activities in Sanur and Ubud.