ARE YOU READY FOR
A WEEK IN PARADISE?

POLE & YOGA RETREAT

5-12 November 2023

Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia

À PROPOS

BALI

A small island nestled in the heart of Indonesia, Bali offers a resplendent nature, a rich culture and breathtaking landscapes: Volcano, mountains, sea, tropical forest, waterfalls and cultural monuments.

Let's not forget delicious cuisine, trendy or local cafes and restaurants, unlimited leisure activities that make Bali an island where you never get bored and where there is something for everyone!

Close to the equator, it enjoys a warm and pleasant climate all year round. It is characterized by a dry season and a rainy season.

WE

How was Bird of Paradise Retreats born? We are Jessica and Marie-Caroline (you will find our presentation below). Missing travel and leisure in the midst of Covid, we were discussing one day our previous stays in Bali. It is an island that we both loved for the same reasons and where we wanted to return. One thing leading to another, the idea of organizing something there was born. But not right away... the situation in the world must first stabilize. We therefore had time to imagine our ideal retreat, the one that makes us dream and where we would like to take our students and anyone passionate about our activities (Pole and/or Yoga).

We invite you into our universe!

OUR PROJECT

We envision this retreat rich in exchanges and discoveries, a group that meets, shares a week together and discovers a country, a culture, new culinary flavors and sumptuous landscapes, all around a passion for the Pole and/or Yoga. Dynamic days containing many activities but also time for yourself, to decompress and let go of your daily life.

During your stay with us, you can enjoy:

Morning Yoga classes, for a gentle awakening in movement or in the evening for a calming of body and mind. People following the "Only Yoga" retreat will benefit from Yoga Workshops focusing on different themes, at the end of the morning. People following the Pole & Yoga retreat will benefit from Pole Workshops with International Guests in our Pole Studio.

Two meals a day are included during the week. Breakfast every day then a meal, either at noon or in the evening depending on the program for the week (see the schedule). This will leave you the choice of eating at the villa (chef on site) or exploring the surroundings during your free time. (In Bali, it is possible to eat a complete and delicious meal for only a few $$, so this will only increase your budget by a few $$ for the week).

Discover wonderful landscapes and Balinese culture through our various excursions. Thus, we will dedicate a whole day to discover the magic of Ubud, its cultural center and will enjoy the visit of a temple, a waterfall, the city center and much more.

We will pick you up from the airport if you arrive on the first day of the retreat. All transport to the different activities will be organized by us, throughout the week, so that you don't have to worry about it.

We will eat in some of the most beautiful restaurants in Bali, take you to one of the famous Beach Clubs so that you can relax to the rhythm of background music and also admire the view. Have we already mentioned Bali sunsets? they are breathtaking and we will have the pleasure of being able to enjoy them!

A sumptuous villa, where you can enjoy the serene setting and unlimited massages directly at the Villa! (one massage per person included in the package)

Finally, to immortalize our stay, we will be followed by a videographer and will organize a photo shoot to capture your most beautiful poses in this enchanting setting.

What more? Do you have cravings? Suggestions? Do not hesitate to let us know! We want to organize the retreat of your dreams and will do everything we can to make your stay unforgettable!

Will this retreat take place every year thereafter? No, this retreat is planned to be unforgettable and unique!

A once-in-a-lifetime experience! On the other hand, we would then like to take you to other destinations if you wish to continue to follow us!

CENTER WORKSHOPS

8 Pole Workshops included in your Package.

+ Optional Yoga class included every morning (or evening depending on the program).

The workshops will take place in a Pole Studio located just 10 minutes away on foot. (transport also available to get there).

One Pole per person is reserved for each workshop. There will therefore only be 9 places for the Pole Group in our retreat.

DAILY YOGA CLASS

Yoga classes every morning and 5 Yoga workshops, to explore different yoga practices:

-gentle yoga,

-vinyasa,

-mobility,

-yin yoga,

-yin and yang,

Workshops related to yoga

for Yoga Only retreat participants. Small group of 10 people maximum.

HALF PENSION

All breakfasts will be taken at the Villa and one meal per day is included in the package (depending on the program). Drinks are included (excluding alcoholic beverages) during the meals provided for in the schedule.

Snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included.

Some meals will have predefined menus taking into account the different diets.

EXCURSIONS / ACTIVITIES

We are planning the following excursions:

- Ubud: City Center, Waterfall, Temple, Rice Fields, Monkey Forest (day trip, lunch included)

- Beach club + one meal included

- Restaurant by the Sea

- Shopping and lunch at Canggu Center

- A massage

- Photo shooting

AIRPORT TRANSFER

Several transfers will be provided if you arrive on the start day of the retreat (November 5th) and airport transfer included if you leave on the last day of the retreat (November 12th)

ACCOMMODATION

A shared room in our Villa with 2 swimming pools, large garden overlooking the rice fields, Yoga area, relaxation area and private chef. daily cleaning.

planning

YOGA & POLE SCHEDULE

Get an idea of our planning for the retreat. This schedule could be subject to modifications.

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LA VILLA

THE ACCOMMODATION: THE BIRD OF PARADISE VILLA

Our Javanese-style Villa is actually made up of two interconnected Villas which includes two swimming pools, two buildings each with 4 bedrooms (2 on the ground floor and two upstairs) and an individual bungalow (one suite). A dining room/living room in the open air but covered, a movement area also covered but outdoors (where the Yoga classes will take place), a large garden, a view of the rice fields. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and air conditioning.

Located a few minutes walk from the Center but in a quiet location, the villa seduced us with its style, the fact that it offers a large and private space. Daily Room Service, Chef, Masseuses, Driver, all this staff will be there to make our stay unforgettable.

The villa

9 Bedrooms:

1 Suite (1 King size bed)

3 Twin Rooms (2 single beds)

6 Double Rooms (1 King size bed).

Two swimming pools and relaxation areas.

Movement space

An open-air, covered and ventilated space for our Yoga classes, Pole classes will take place in a Pole Studio located 10 minutes away on foot.

The environment

View of the rice fields, 10 minutes walk from the Pole Studio, close to the Center and its many trendy cafes, restaurants and shops. Only a few minutes drive from Seminyak and Canggu beaches.

The dining room

A Chef and large tables to welcome all our guests. Breakfast every morning after the Yoga session. Other meals according to the schedule.

The rooms

Spacious, tastefully decorated in a Javanese style, the rooms all have a view of the swimming pool, a private bathroom, air conditioning and TV. Some rooms have a large bed (king) and others 2 single beds (twin).

The spaces

Space so that everyone can have moments for themselves and to share. The retreat is planned with a group of up to 16 guests (divided into two: a Yoga Only Group and a Pole & Yoga Group).

THE ROOMS OF THE VILLA

Bungalow

Salle de bain en plein air

Bungalow

1/2

THE BUNGALOW (THE SUITE)

KING BED, AIR CONDITIONING, TV, OUTDOOR BATHROOM

Chambre 2

Sdb 2

Chambre 2

1/2

ROOM N0 2

KING BED, AIR CONDITIONING, TV, PRIVATE BATHROOM, ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

Chambre 3

Chambre 3 Twin

sdb chambre 3

Chambre 3

1/3

ROOM 3

2 SINGLE BEDS (TWIN), AIR CONDITIONING, TV, PRIVATE BATHROOM, ON THE GROUND FLOOR.

Chambre 4

sdb chambre 4

Chambre 4

1/2

ROOM 4

KING BED, AIR CONDITIONING, TV, PRIVATE BATHROOM, ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Chambre 5 twin

sdb chambre 5

Chambre 5 twin

1/2

ROOM 5

2 SINGLE BEDS (TWIN), AIR CONDITIONING, TV, PRIVATE BATHROOM, ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

TEAM

OUR TEAM

Here are the speakers of the retreat

Organizer and Yoga teacher

Jessica Laura

Jessica Laura is the founder of

Yoga Namaste & Nutri Namaste, and co-founder of Bird of Paradise Retreats.

Trained in yoga (vinyasa, prenatal, aerial and yin), she teaches it in several studios in Geneva and regularly organizes workshops and courses. Passionate, she likes to train continuously in order to best transmit these different notions with kindness and serenity.

She also helps Marie-Caroline with the management, communication and marketing of the Studio sAerial Dance Geneva and Aerial MVMT where she also teaches Pole Dance.

Vibrating to the rhythm of yoga, dance and travel, one of her dreams then became reality by participating in the creation of Bird of Paradise Retreats.

Pole organizer and teacher

Marie-Caroline

Marie-Caroline is the Director of Aerial Dance Geneva and Aerial MVMT Studios and the co-founder of Bird of Paradise Retreats. In addition to managing her studios, she teaches Pole and Pilates and regularly participates in competitions. She is also a mother of two children.

She started Pole Dance in 2008 in Australia and fell in love with this discipline. She started teaching in 2010 and decided to devote herself full-time to Pole in 2013. She left her job in a bank and opened her Studio in parallel with her University studies.

In 2014 she started competing and won several titles, including recently the double title of Vice Swiss Champion (Pole Artistique Professionnel and Pole Sport Double Elite). She is participating for the first time in the World Championships in 2022.

Passionate about traveling as well as the Pole, the idea of Bird of Paradise Retreat comes on her way as an evidence and a new desire to share.

Guest International Pole

Kira Noire (RUSSIA/BALI)

Kira is a Pole Dancer from Russia (St Petersburg). She started Pole in 2008 without any history of dance or sport and this practice quickly became a great passion. Kira went to music school for 9 years as a child, which probably explains her love for musicality. After 2 years of Pole practice, she began to teach and then started competing in Russia, then in Europe and then in the rest of the world. Kira has extensive experience in Pole Sport, Pole Art, Pole Doubles, Contemporary Pole and Exotic Pole. Since 2012 she travels around the world and teaches her workshops, judges competitions and performs in different shows.

A quick note from us: We love Kira because she is a caring teacher and an amazing performer. She is also a lovely and caring person. Although she is more known for her Exotic style in recent years, she is able to do everything on the Pole, from teaching creative combos in Spin and Static, she will also help us to work on our deadlifts and teach us the most beautiful contemporary choreographies.

Guest International Pole

Mischka (AUSTRALIA)

Mischka was born and lives in Melbourne, Australia and fell in love with Pole during her first lessons in 2011. She quickly became addicted to the physical benefits of the practice and the freedom of expression it brings her. She started teaching in 2012.

She obtained her Masters in Rehabilitation through Exercise (Exercise Rehabilitation) then worked as a Physio for 4 years and taught Pole at the same time before deciding to devote herself full-time to teaching in 2018. Even if she no longer works as a physio today, she has a particular interest in her students' movement patterns, rehabilitation after injury and specific preparation for pole dancing, which makes her an invaluable source of information about the body.

After competing in amateur and semi-professional competitions, she decided to focus on professional competitions in 2016 and recently won the title of Miss Pole Dance Australia 2020, Australia's national competition.

Competing and teaching gave her the chance to experiment and find her style of movement which, while constantly evolving, made her best known for her static dynamic combos and flowing choreography.

TARIFS

THE PACKAGES

POLE & YOGA

SHARED ROOM

EARLY BIRD RATE: CHF 1850.- PP

(until 31.03.2023)

NORMAL PRICE: CHF 1950.- PP

Supplement for the suite:

CHF 150.- PP

Included: accommodation in a shared room, half board, workshops, excursions and activities according to program, massage, photo shoot, transfer*.

Not included: flights, alcoholic beverages, 1 meal per day, snacks and personal expenses.

TO BOOK

* If arrival day 1 and departure day 8

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POLE & YOGA RETREAT 5-12 November 2023 Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia