Yoga and Singing

Bali Retreat

Nov 8-13, 2020

Picture this….

Waking up with the birds tweeting, sun shining and walking out your room into paradise (ahhhh sigh).

Rolling out your mat, overlooking a lotus-filled rainwater pool and lush green rainforest and practising yoga to the sounds of nature (more ahhhhh).

Become a member of Sister Act by singing as a collective choir, along with the birds and the bees.

Welcome to our Balinese Yoga AND Singing Retreat. 

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THE YOGA.

Are you a seasoned yogi? A total beginner? Or do you sit somewhere in-between. 

Whatever your yogi status, we love you.

How much yoga will we be doing?

Well however much your heart desires. Susie will be guiding two classes every day, over the 5 days. 

Morning: a rejuvenating vinyasa flow practise to wake the body and feed the soul

Afternoon: a 75 minute yin yoga practise to slow down and drift off further into paradise

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THE SINGING. 

Do you…

• Love to sing in the shower and think you sound goddam amazing?

• Listen to Whitney and belt out those high notes like nobody’s watching?

• Sing while driving, until you reach the traffic lights and get odd looks from neighbouring cars?

Well guess what we say….YOU SING THAT SONG. 

You have an amazing and unique voice, we ALL do, but sometimes it’s scary/embarrassing to sing in-front of others – right? We really hear you.

That is why we have specially curated a retreat where you are held in a safe (and did we mention beautiful) space to find and connect with your voice. There won’t be solo singing (unless you want to!); this is all about coming together as a group and creating our own Balinese choir.

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The Retreat Centre

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This mountain home, Abasan Gaia Oasis Mountain Retreat, is the image of paradise in the far north of Bali, an area that sees little tourist footfall – perfect for a real ‘getaway’.

Wander down moss-covered stone paths, through forests of mango, coconut, cacao and banana trees, float in the saltwater pool; built on a mountain terrace, with uninterrupted views across the verdant orchards and take the walking trail down to the river, journey through traditional villages, temples, orchards or jungle gorges. 

Whats included?

• Daily morning vinyasa yoga

• Daily mid-morning singing lesson/jam

• Daily afternoon restorative yin yoga

• Daily breakfast, lunch & dinner (did we mention its the best veggie/vegan food ever)

• 5 nights twin-share accommodation (enquire about single room option)

• Exclusive 2 hour Yin & Reiki Workshop (one afternoon to replace yoga class)

• 1 x Balinese Massage

• Experience a Traditional Balinese Spiritual Cleansing Ceremony

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When?

8th Nov – 13th Nov 2020

6 days/ 5 nights

Investment

1850 AUD/ 955 GBP/ 1270 USD

Can’t pay full amount right now? We gotcha: as we have payment plans available.

Deposit of only…

500 AUD, 260 GBP, 350 USD

to secure your twin room.

The Nitty Gritty

Email us for the finer details and to register your interest.

Things to note:

Flight and and transfers to Ubud are excluded (approx $20 AUD)

Email info@susiehemsted.com to secure your spot 🙂

Click here for Payment Policy & Terms and Conditions

 

Your Retreat Hosts

Holly Hunter – the singing

Holly Hunter is a curator and producer working in music and interdisciplinary arts who loves to sing. Holly has been singing since before she can remember, and truly believes in the power of the voice to connect us all. 

Hailing from the UK, she now lives in New York. Over the years, she’s worked with thousands of singers of all ages and abilities, producing massed choral performances for Southbank Centre, Lincoln Center and Rockefeller Center, and running workshops at schools, homeless shelters, detention centers and in offices. In London, she programmed the annual Chorus festival at the Southbank Centre, and ran Voicelab, the venue’s community singing initiative. 

She’s worked with musical luminaries including David Byrne, M.I.A, Sister Sledge, Marin Alsop, Jessye Norman, Meredith Monk and John Luther Adams, to name a few. 

When she’s not working and singing, you’ll either find her on her yoga mat, in the kitchen cooking up a feast, or out in nature. 

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Susie Hemsted – the yoga

Yoga has been part of Susie’s life for over a decade and her practise has allowed her to grow stronger both physically, mentally and spiritually. She takes her fearlessness off the mat and into the world, allowing her to be more present and mindful in every moment.

She completed her 200 hour RYT Yoga teacher training in 2014, at the Yoga London School, trained in Ashtanga Vinyasa Flow. In classes, Susie combines hard work with a spirit of playfulness, and a spoonful of inspiration. Seeking to help you connect with the body, mind and soul, she hopes that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, balanced and ready to take on the world. 

Off the mat and away from the online business, she loves to put her backpack on and head off travelling around the world; to hike and scuba diving – anything surrounded by nature, seeing and exploring beautiful new things.

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