You will feel relaxed, carefree, nourished and better in body and spirit if you join the Symphisis Yoga Connection in Bali in May 2012.  This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga practice over 6 days of morning and afternoon yoga and connect in all ways to self, body, other people and to Bali.  You will be uplifted by the beauty of our location in the hills of East Bali, supported by the gentle Balinese and nourished by delicious fresh, healthy food.  Bookings are limited. Download the attachment for full details. 

The Symphisis Yoga Connection in Bali August 20-26, 2011 is a wonderful opportunity for you to escape Melbourne’s winter and take the time to explore your yoga at a leisurely pace, unfettered by the usual demands of daily life.  A morning and and an afternoon yoga session will give you the time to explore your potential and to incorporate changes you wish to make.   Our location in the hills of East Bali is well away from tourists and shops.   The outlook gives a feast for the senses, the accommodation simple, the traditional Balinese food will tempt your appetite and the welcome of the Balinese is genuine.   

The program provides you with time to focus on your yoga before moving to Ubud where you can choose your own accommodation for your last night and explore the shopping or other delights of Ubud before returning to Melbourne or continuing to enjoy Bali.  The program includes 5 morning and afternoon yoga sessions, accommodation, meals and transfers until arrival at Ubud. 

For full program details download  Bali_2011

Yoga Connection - in Bali May 2010

Connect with your senses and have the luxury of time, space and place.  The location for the Symphisis Yoga Connection in Bali is Seraya Shores on the east coast well away from the tourist crowds.  This private and peaceful property evokes peacefulness and tranquility.

Our yoga practice area faces the sea and you will be encouraged to explore and expand your potential and to appreciate the beauty and grace of movement.  We will be inspired by the natural grace exhibited by the Balinese as they go about their daily life.

Accommodation  is traditional Balinese style and is perfect for friends to share or people who wish to explore new friendships.

Arrive May 1 and depart May 8  or extend your stay if you wish.  Jetstar has a direct flight from Melbourne Saturday evening and one departing Denpasar late the following Saturday evening.

The program includes

• daily yoga classes with Julia Symington
• 7 nights accommodation on share basis
• Transfers
• All meals at Seraya Shores, which are  prepared from the best local produce

Download Program Details (pdf, 90kb)

For any queries  contact  Julia on 0419 305 762 or email via the contact page.  This trip is now fully booked.  If you are interested in future  Yoga Connections in Bali, please phone or email via the contact page.

Julia Symington teaches with empathy and respect for each person and her daily program of yoga and meditation was refreshing for  body and mind.  Chris Rafferty-Brown, who has lived and worked in Indonesia, gave insight into Balinese life.

Some photos from the 2009 and the 2008 retreats are below.

Information about future retreats will be available soon.  You can register interest for the 2010 retreat  to Julia 0419 305 762 or email via the Contact page.