THE VISION:
A full week of poi dancing, dance, yoga, celebration, creative expression, and explorations of one of the most beautiful and unique islands on earth.

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!

RETREAT FORMAT:

Sunday May 24th:
Check-in, introductions, and a play session in our beautiful studio!

Monday - Friday:
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:

• Yoga
• Breakfast
• Morning Poi Lessons
• Lunch
• Afternoon excursion every other day
• Afternoon poi session
• Dinner Break (dinner is not included in the price)
• Evening play session

Saturday May 30th:
Final review of all the lessons and concepts of the week, followed by the final 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. Pondok Pisang is about 1.5 hours to the Northeast. We will send a driver to pick you up. 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 a lot of money 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. Note that you can currently find flights to Singapore from London for $650USD! We've recently found very affordable flights to Denpasar using cheaptickets.com.

You might also want to talk to your doctor about vaccinations. Bali is generally pretty safe, and there is no Malaria, but only you can decide what protection you need. We recommend buying a Bali guidebook to make sure you've thought of everything.

ACCOMMODATION:
During our Poi Retreat we will be staying at the beautiful bungalows at Pondok Pisang. It can't get any better than this! We will have 2 or 3 per beautiful bungalow, each with balcony, a huge bathroom, and surrounded by beauty!

FOOD:
Pondok Pisang will be catering for us, serving 3 delicious and healthy meals per day, using ingredients grown locally in East Bali.

When exploring beyond our retreat center, you can usually have a meal for $2 at a local Balinese Warung, or for $5-10 if you eat at a fancy western restaurant.

COST FOR POI WEEK:
With shared accommodation: $690USD

Cost includes:

• 7 nights accommodation
• 3 meals each day!
• Morning Yoga
• All excursions
• Daily poi lessons and playtimes
• Transporation to Pondok Pisang from the airport on May 24th

TO REGISTER:
You will need to send a *non-refundable* $200 deposit to book your space. 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.

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 the trailer from the first two Costa Rica Retreats: (Music by Hilight Tribe)

IN CONCLUSION:
More details will be posted as they come. Please send me a message to register if you wish to attend.

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