Retreat to the island of Gili Meno for a week long stay on this tropical island surrounded by crystal clear water, white sand beaches and stunning views of the nearby Volcano Mount Ranjani. This surreal getaway gives you the freedom to explore the island (1.5hrs around the periphery by foot) while enjoying the structure and discipline of a daily yoga program and clean vegetarian diet. Beat the winter blues and escape from the hustling city to enjoy living in harmony with nature for this experience of a lifetime.
INCLUSIONS:
7 Nights Accommodation
2 Balanced Meals per day (Breakfast/Dinner/Afternoon Snack)
Morning Yoga (Hatha or Vinyasa) and Meditation
Evening Yin Yoga (Meditation & Pranayama)
Unity Partner & Acro-Yoga Classes
Thai Massage Classes
Day Trips to the Beach, Snorkeling, White Sands
Pristine Eco-location
Welcome Orientation: 6:00 p.m. Sunday February 25th, 2018
Closing / Farewell: 11:00 a.m. Sunday March 4th, 2018
CDN$1499 plus gst
Early Bird Rate: CDN$1399 plus gst (First 10 to sign up)
GILI GETAWAY RETREAT
A Journey Through the Five Elements
SAMPLE ITINERARY (Subject to Change)
Welcome, Ground Rules, Introductions Sunset Stroll
Dinner
Yin Yoga (Foot Reflexology) with Sue
Monday, Feb. 26Th : WATER ELEMENT
Organs: Kidneys / Bladder, Endocrine System, Blood
Colours / Taste: Blue and Black, Salty
Emotions: Wisdom, Adaptability, Sexuality, Force, Willpower
Theme: Our body is mostly water, importance of clean water, water conservation
Journal Questions: How do you relate to the element of water? What can you do to conserve and honour water?
Self-guided meditation / tai chi (optional)
Breakfast in Noble silence
Vinyasa Yoga with Nicky: “Find the Flow” (Back body, forward folds)
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc.
Afternoon Snack
Massages / Acupuncture / Readings – Please inquire
Dinner
Pranayama / Yoga Nidra with Sue
Tuesday, Feb. 27th WOOD ELEMENT
Organs: Liver and Gallbladder, The Nervous System
Colour / Taste: Green, Sour
Emotions: Kindness, Compassion, Anger, Frustration, Resilience, Calm
Theme: How can you work with your body in a natural way?
Journal Questions: How do you relate to the element of wood? In what area of your life are you seeking growth?
Self-guided meditation / tai chi (optional)
Breakfast in Noble silence
Hatha Yoga with Sue: “Align and Stabilize” (Strength/alignment)
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc.
Afternoon Snack
Playshop: Acro Yoga
Free Time
Dinner
Group Circle: Sankalpa Exercise
Wednesday, Feb 28th : FIRE ELEMENT
Organs: Heart and Small Intestine, Cardiovascular System
Colour/ Taste: Red, Purple, Pink, Bitter
Emotions: Love, Joy, Spirituality, Illumination, Expression, Protection, Courtesy
Theme: Express yourself freely!
Journal Questions: How do you relate to the element of fire? Are you a spiritual person? How do you express yourself?
Self-guided meditation / tai chi
Breakfast in Noble silence
Hatha Yoga with Niki: “Open Up” (Backbends, heart openers)
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc.
Afternoon Snack
Massage / Acupuncture / Readings – Please inquire
Dinner
DANCE PARTY !! LIVE IT UP
Thursday, March 1st : EARTH ELEMENT
Organs: Stomach and Spleen, The Digestive System
Colour / Taste: Brown, Yellow, Beige, Sweet
Emotions: Integrity, Honesty, Stability, Absorption, Procrastination, Collectivity, Clarity
Theme: Ground and Nurture
Journal Questions: How do you relate to the element of earth? What three values are most important to you?
Self-guided meditation / tai chi
Breakfast in Noble silence
Hatha Yoga with Niki: “Anchor and Ground” (Twists, supine)
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc.
Afternoon Snack
Thai Massage: Give and Receive
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc.
Dinner
Group Circle: Partner Exercises
Friday, March 2nd : METAL ELEMENT
Organs: Lung and Large Intestine, Respiratory, Immune System
Colour / Taste: Grey, Gold, Silver, White, Pungent
Emotions: Sadness, Beauty, Accuracy, Sharpness, Coldness, Elimination, Respiration
Theme: Death and rebirth, letting go.
Journal Questions: How do you relate to the element of metal? How do you embody beauty? What makes you feel happy?
Self-guided meditation / tai chi
Breakfast in Noble silence
Hatha Yoga with Sue “Perfect the Pose” (Hip and sacral alignment)
Day Trip: Free Diving? Island Hopping?
Dinner
Yin Yoga with Niki
Saturday, March 3rd : FIVE ELEMENT FUSION
Self-guided meditation
Breakfast
Vinyasa Yoga with Niki: “Breakthrough” Inversions and Arm Balances
Lunch out
Circle: Recap and Feedback
Workshop: Therapeutic Partner Yoga
Free Time: Swim, Snorkel, Massage, Readings, Read, Relax, etc
Dinner
Movie Night – LION
Sunday, March 4th : FAREWELL
Self-guided meditation – tai chi
Breakfast and Good Byes[ Check out
Notes: Sunrise: 6:20am, Sunset: 6:35pm, Quiet time: 11:00pm
Other things to enjoy: Read, relax, walk to the lake, swim, snorkel, nap, selfies! Book a Thai massage with Sue or Nicky, Chinese astrology reading with Sue, Acupuncture with Nicky, Visit turtle sanctuary, Visit Sazak café for late night food, Cocktails and live music, visit Little Bali restaurant. Slack lining, Hula Hooping, Free Diving.
Have an amazing week!!!