This retreat provides a gentle introduction, it assumes no prior experience, making it accessible and welcoming for beginners. It is also focuses on fundamental aspects of yoga, such as breath awareness, basic poses (asanas), and Sun Salutations.

Here are the other benefits:

Malika has dedicated herself to living in the present moment, seeking wisdom from both internal and external environments. She draws inspiration from these experiences and shares them in her yoga classes, blending movement and stillness to enrich her teaching.

Her 17 years in Bali have been transformative, allowing her to develop a holistic approach to well-being. This comprehensive perspective extends to offering various treatments aimed at enhancing individual health and wellness.

Malika’s teachings reflect her deep commitment to helping others achieve balance and well-being. Her journey and experiences in Bali have deeply influenced her practice, providing her with a unique perspective that she brings to her students.

Malika is of Japanese nationality and is fluent in Japanese, English, and Indonesian, enabling her to connect with a diverse range of students.

Classical Pilates is a system of exercises designed by the legendary Joseph Pilates. Rooted in the principles of Contrology, it harmonizes the mind and body through focused movement. It emphasizes alignment, balance, and precision, creating a structured routine that enhances physical strength and flexibility.

Donovan Manning, a Kingston, Jamaica native, is a seasoned Yoga and Pilates practitioner with over two decades of experience. His journey is a blend of academic excellence, personal dedication, and medical insights.

Trained under respected masters, Donovan is certified by the American Fitness Professional Association for Pilates and has learned from Pilates Master Teacher David Brown and Yoga teacher Nadine McNeil.

As the Manager of Afya Yoga, Pilates & Dance, he has shared his expertise in clinical settings, private consultations, and specialized medical care. His academic influence extends to the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts and institutions like the National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica.

Donovan’s dedication to well-being is evident in his transformative approach to Pilates and Yoga, nurturing spirits, bodies, and minds.

Escape to our “Path to a Balanced Life: A Yoga & Meditation Retreat,” a sanctuary designed to help you find balance between material and spiritual life, strength and flexibility, physical health and mental resilience, stillness and joy.

This retreat will guide you through simple techniques to quiet your mind, nurture body awareness, and cultivate inner peace. You’ll learn the basics of meditation and mindful movement, from posture and breathing to managing your mind, helping you establish a regular practice that can lead to a natural meditative state.

*This class is available in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

• 1 x 75-minute Gentle Hatha Yoga
• 1 x 75-minute Foundations of Meditation
• 1 x 75-minute Yin & Myofascial Release (Deep Release & Relax)
• 3-Month Yoga Barn Online Subscription and Special Discount Rate for Renewals
• 3 Class Card (for yoga or meditation)
• Daily Coconut Water
• Daily Lunch (with a set menu)
• Special discount on Wellness Sessions and Garden Kafe during the retreat period
• Goodie Bag

Eka’s mission is to bridge the East and the West through arts, science of meditation and functional movements. As a native Balinese, Eka has practiced Yoga as part of his daily routine since he was little. In addition to internationally teaching Yoga and meditation, Eka has been a resident teacher at Bali’s leading Yoga centre, The Yoga Barn, for more than a decade.

He is also an experienced Craniosacral therapist. His passion for anatomy, fascia studies, Yin Yoga, and body works has led him to study with Jo Phee and Joe Barnet, the senior assistants of Paul Griley’s (the founder of Yin Yoga). To advance his expertise, he also has been trained under the supervision of the world’s leading fascia and anatomy researchers, such as, Antonio Stecco, Jaap van der Wal, Gil Hedley, John Sharkey, Robert Schleip, and Daniel Keown.

Aside from the Yoga’s world, Eka holds a Master’s Degree in Media from the renowned Scripps College of Communication, Ohio University and has the prestigious Fulbright scholarship in his pocket. In his free time, he enjoys singing with his band and baking. Recently, he has been thinking about doing a stand-up comedy to channel his passion in storytelling and sharing with others.