2 full weeks of poi dancing, dance, yoga, celebration, creative expression, and explorations of a beautiful and unique island. Choose the first or second week, or do both! (May 9-15 and May 16-22)
ABOUT BALI:
Bali is part of Indonesia, and lies about 8 degrees south of the equator, in the Indian Ocean, to the east of the Java and north-west of Australia. It has an ancient and very unique Hindu culture. Measuring only 140km by 80km, the island is dominated by towering volcanoes, rice terraces, and more temples than you could count!
2 full weeks of poi dancing, dance, yoga, celebration, creative expression, and explorations of a beautiful and unique island. Choose the first or second week, or do both! (May 9-15 and May 16-22)
ABOUT BALI:
Bali is part of Indonesia, and lies about 8 degrees south of the equator, in the Indian Ocean, to the east of the Java and north-west of Australia. It has an ancient and very unique Hindu culture. Measuring only 140km by 80km, the island is dominated by towering volcanoes, rice terraces, and more temples than you could count!
OUR VENUE:
We have once again booked the Purnati Center for the Arts! It's an amazing venue 20 minutes South of Ubud (the cultural hub of Bali), and 45 minutes north of the airport. It is surrounded by beautiful terraced rice patties, artisan shops, and temples. Imagine a 2000 square foot elevated dance studio, with a swimming pool on one side, and a stone amphitheater for fire spinning on the other! (And yes, we have the entire venue to ourselves).
RETREAT FORMAT:
Daily poi lessons and nightly play sessions, with excursions to explore the volcanoes, the beaches, the temples, and the other riches of Bali. Most days will look like this:
- Breakfast
- Morning Poi Lessons
- Yoga
- Lunch
- Afternoon excursion every other day
- Afternoon poi session
- Dinner Break (dinner is not included in the price)
- Evening play session
CURRICULUM:
The curriculum will include but won't be limited to the following:
PREREQUISITES:
This will be best for those who can play freely with the basics already. If you don't know all the basics, don't worry, I've just put up our beginner series, so you have time to finish learning!
TRAVEL:
Bali's airport is in Denpasar. It is about an hour south of Ubud. It is easy to get a taxi from the taxi stand to Ubud or Purnati for about $20USD. Transportation around Bali is typically easy and affordable.
Most people can get a 30 day Visa-On-Arrival for $25USD when they arrive at the airport. It depends on what country you are from, so please double-check by calling or writing your local Indonesian embassy or consulate. You will definitely need a passport valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival.
To fly to Bali, you can sometimes save by booking an international flight to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, and using jetstar.com to fly to Denpasar. Vayama.com can be a good way to find cheap flights.
You might also want to talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Bali is generally quite safe, and there is no Malaria, but you may want to take precautions. I recommend buying a Bali guidebook to make sure you've thought of everything.
ACCOMMODATION:
We will be staying at the beautiful bungalows at Purnati. It can't get any better than this! There are 8 double-occupancy bungalows, each with balcony, a huge bathroom, and surrounded by beauty!
FOOD:
Food is typically safe and fairly inexpensive in Bali. Purnati will be catering breakfast and lunch (vegetarian or non vegetarian) each day.
Outside of Purnati, you can also have a meal for less than $2USD at a local Balinese Warung, or eating at the organic cafes costs 2/3rds what you would expect in the west.
COST PER WEEK:
With shared accommodation: $700 - 1150USD sliding scale (you choose how much you pay, based on your resources. Please support us to the best of your ability.) If you are taking the yoga classes, please add an extra $50.
Cost includes:
- 6 nights accommodation
- Breakfast and lunch
- Excursions
- Daily poi lessons and playtimes
- Transporation to Purnati from the airport or Ubud on the first day of each retreat week.
TO REGISTER:
You will need to send a *non-refundable* $200USD deposit to book your space (i.e. if you're coming for 2 weeks you need to send $400USD). You can send the deposit via paypal or credit card. If you really don't have either, you can reserve your space by sending a copy of your plane tickets.
***Note: You can register for either the first week, or the second, or both. During the second week we will be repeating most of the same subjects from the first week, and helping those returning to go deeper into each subject. If you have been to a Playpoi retreat in the last couple years, we recommend coming to the second week.
WHAT TO BRING:
- A flashlight
- Sunblock, sunblock, etc.
- Parka in case of rain
- Swim suits
- Camera, videocamera, etc
- All your spinning toys
- Your imagination
STILL DECIDING?
If you're still thinking about it, here are some steps to help you make the decision:
First: Check the cost of flights on sidestep.com, Vayama.com, or your own favorite flight site.
Second: Find a friend (or two) to join you.
Third: Say to yourself the magic words: “Why not?” (But don’t answer it, just book your spot instead, it's a great way to get stuff done!).
You can also watch Karen's video from last year's Bali Retreat below!
Please SEND US A MESSAGE IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER.
