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    Yoga Style Description

List of Yoga Styles

AERIAL YOGA

In Aerial Yoga the postures are practiced with the support of a hammock which allows you to experience a floating feeling of freedom and weightlessness. The weight of the body is either partially or fully supported by the fabric which takes pressure off the spine and joints. Aerial Yoga helps to increase your flexibility, develop strength and increase your breathing capacity.

REBIRTHING BREATHWORK

Rebirthing Breathwork is a conscious connected breathing technique. A circular breathing that may connect the consciousness to subconsciousness, help to release the stucked emotions and energy and help to tap into what heart desires. The last 10 minutes of the class, you may chose the movement as part of the integration, or you may come  into a longer savasana. Both leave you to feel more open, relieved and relax at the end of the class.

GENTLE FLOW

Gentle Flow Yoga is geared specifically for those new to yoga or those who are interested in a gentle practice.  This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility.  Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation.  This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required.

HAPPY HEALING FLOW

This class is a combination of breathing exercises (pranayama) and physical postures (asanas). The Healing Flow class is designed to build internal heat, increase life force (prana) and uplift spiritual energy with breathing techniques such as kapalabahti, controlled breath retentions and laughter yoga exercises. The pranayama is then integrated into the sequence of asanas. The practice becomes a healing practice, as it helps removing energy blockages and addresses body, breath and mind at the same time.

HATHA YOGA

Hatha Yoga blends physical postures, breathing techniques and meditation into a well-rounded practice. You will stretch and strengthen your body and learn to focus your mind. The slower pace of the class gives space for exploring the proper alignment of each pose and for harmonizing the connection between body, breath and mind.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE & YIN

Myofascial Release, a massage technique involving sustained pressure and rolling on myofascial tissue using therapy ball, proves highly effective in alleviating tension and promoting flexibility in the body’s connective tissues.

Combining Myofascial Release with gentle stretches and Yin Yoga poses can go deep to the trigger point, enhance relaxation and provide deeper benefits for connective tissues.

PILATES

Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening and toning the body, with an emphasis on core strength, posture, balance and flexibility

QI GONG

“Qi” is “life-force energy” and the English translation of the word “Qigong” is “life-force cultivation.”

One way to discover Qi/Energy is simply to become aware of sensations of flowing energy within our body, through intention, movement and energy cultivation to make you feel energised, connected and ready for the day.

This practice is suitable for people who want to connect with their energy systems, create a harmonious qi flow in the body and start the day intentionally.

OSHO KUNDALINI MEDITATION

The Kundalini Meditation is a dynamic form of meditation accompanied with music created by the famous Indian spiritual master Osho. The four stages of this 60 minutes practice are shaking, dancing, stillness and relaxation. When we include physical movement into the meditation, it can help to release tension in the body and clear the mind.

PILATES

Pilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening and toning the body, with an emphasis on core strength, posture, balance and flexibility

QUANTUM BREATHWORK

Quantum breathwork is a healing modality to liberate Prana, life force. Through unique breathing exercises the body, mind & energetic field will be cleansed, pure energy will be channeled, trapped emotions can be released and energy levels elevated. Once we enter into the quantum field, deep healing can happen and the pineal gland, which is connected to the Ajna Chakra, can be activated to create harmony, energetic balance and wellness of mind, body & soul.

VINYASA BREATHWORK

This class is a combination of yoga poses that will be linked together in a creative vinyasa flow and breathing exercises (pranayama). This class is designed to build internal heat, increase life force (prana) and uplift spiritual energy with a strong focus on powerful breathing techniques such as kapalabahti and controlled breath retentions. The practice helps removing energy blockages and activating our self-healing potential.

BEACH BOOTCAMP

A high energy total body workout utilizing props such as weights and bars, mixed with functional movements. Feel the sand beneath your hands and feet as you raise your adrenaline. Bring out your inner athlete and get fit while enjoying the beauty of the ocean and fresh sea breeze in the early morning.

KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini Yoga is considered the “yoga of awareness”. In Sanskrit, Kundalini means “coiled snake”. In early Eastern religion, it was believed that divine energy was created at the base of the spine. It’s energy we are born with, and Kundalini Yoga works to “uncoil the snake”, connecting us to the divine energy within. 

We will connect with the body through meditation, breathing exercises (pranayamas), mantra chanting and a set of repetitive movement exercises (called kriyas) to allow the energy to move up and outward, creating balance in your energy centers and chakras. 

BEACH BOOTCAMP

A high energy total body workout utilizing natural materials, mixed with functional movements.
Feel the sand beneath your hands and feet as you raise your adrenaline. Bring out your inner athlete, working together as a team and in pairs, while enjoying the beauty of the ocean and fresh sea breeze.

VINYASA YOGA

This flow type of class is connecting poses in a progressive way with a fluid sequence, with a stronger focus on sun salutations, standing and balancing postures. The breath is acting as an anchor as you move from one pose to the next. Vinyasa Yoga helps to increase breath and body awareness while you develop strength and flexibility in a playful, dynamic way.

WATER YOGA

The Water Yoga class is taught in the 35° (95 °F) warm water pool. The weightlessness and flow that you experience practicing Yoga in water will allow you to find a new sense of softness and fluidity in your body. Poses that require a great amount of strength and balance on land will become easy and graceful when you practice them in the water. The stretches in warm water will also help you to open your tissues in a gentle way.

YIN YOGA

In Yin Yoga the postures are held for several minutes in stillness with the support of props and bolsters, thus addressing the deeper layers of the connective tissues and the energetic pathways of the body. The long held deep stretches improve flexibility and stimulate the energy and functions of the organs. This meditative way of practicing allows you to go on a journey within and practice mindfulness. Yin Yoga is great complementary practice for an active lifestyle and other dynamic yoga practices.

YOGA NIDRA & MEDITATION

Yoga Nidra or ‘Yogic sleep’ is a technique for deep relaxation, guiding the mind and attention through a specific sequence of breath and body awareness, as well as visualisations and invoking certain inner images. Inviting in a meditative state of mind and activating the parasympathetic nervous system, it is a great tool to recharge the body’s batteries and replenish one’s energy.

Special Events

CACAO CEREMONY & KIRTAN

In this heart-opening gathering we connect the magic of sacred Cacao Ceremony and Kirtan. Cacao has been used since thousands of years in central and southern America for spiritual, medicinal and ceremonial purposes. In Bali we are blessed to find high quality raw cacao to create our own unique ceremonies. Kirtan as a form of devotional and joyful chanting helps us to come together as community and connect to something bigger than ourselves.
We will chant sacred mantras and spiritual songs supported by harmonium, guitar and percussion sounds, set powerful intentions as we drink the sacred cacao, meditate, pray and connect to each other with authentic sharing. Expect a joyful, uplifting experience.

RELAXING SOUND FLOAT

We invite you to join our special event on the top floor of Udara, where you can lie in the cocoon of an Aerial hammock to experience deep relaxation and Sound Healing.

Relax your whole body and calm your mind, accompanied by healing sounds of various instruments from Gongs to Tibetan Singing Bowls and more. This journey helps you to come back to your harmonious state of being and restore balance of body, mind and spirit.

KIRTAN

Kirtan is an act of praising and glorifying the Divine through chanting mantra together. It is a form of Bhakti Yoga, which is a process of uniting the Divine through love and devotion. There’s power in chanting mantra; it can help to develop one’s mental powers and strength, ease stress and take one to a higher level of consciousness. Chanting also improves one’s memory and power of concentration. You don’t have to be able to sing to join kirtan. Come as you are and allow yourself to express your voice without worries of judgment.

GONG SOUND BATH

Gongs are one of the most potent and powerful instruments in sound healing. They have been used for thousands of years as a ceremonial instruments in various cultures around the world. During a gong sound bath, various gongs are set up in different corners of the room, allowing the participants to be immersed in a sea of vibration. Listening to and feeling the incredible variety of sounds that a gong can produce can send you on a deep meditative journey, remove energy blockages, evoke emotional release and release stress from body and mind.

YIN & SOUND HEALING

Slowly unravel and surrender to the nourishment of Yin Yoga supported by live Sound Healing. In this class the Yin postures will allow you to explore the relationship between your body, breath and mind at a deeper level. As you hold each asana in stillness for several minutes, you will be supported in the pose by sounds of Tibetan Singing Bowls and various other instruments. As you listen and connect to the beautiful vibration of the sounds, holding the postures for an extended time becomes easier, allowing you to deeply let go and to relax body and mind. The Yin sequence is tailored to target the connective tissues, balance your energy flow and guide you into a deep meditative journey.

SPA NIGHT DELUXE

This Spa Night will be a deluxe experience of pure relaxation and activation of your senses. We start the evening in the Sauna with balancing sounds of singing bowls and various aroma oil infusions, followed by a dip in the ice-cooled plunge pool. The bliss continues with floating in our warm water pool, where you get to receive the vibrations of singing bowls in the water and experience a beautiful sense of weightlessness. We provide natural skin care with a body scrub and face mask before we nourish you with a light community dinner at the Udara restaurant.

ECSTATIC DANCE

Ecstatic dancing is a collective practice has been cultivated throughout human history. Dancing to music is very grounding and uplifting, especially when you do it together with other people. Ecstatic dance events are differentiated by being a talk free space. The music that is offered by our live DJ ranges from electronic dance music to World Music with a wide variety of musical genres. You won’t be guided how to dance, but rather you are invited to feel how your body wants to move in its own unique way.

Ecstatic dancing is a collective practice has been cultivated throughout human history. Dancing to music is very grounding and uplifting, especially when you do it together with other people. Ecstatic dance events are differentiated by being a talk free space. The music that is offered by our live DJ ranges from electronic dance music to World Music with a wide variety of musical genres. You won’t be guided how to dance, but rather you are invited to feel how your body wants to move in its own unique way.

BREATHING & SOUND HEALING JOURNEY

The breath is the source of our prana, vital life force. With the right mindset and breathing, we can go beyond our limitations and reconnect with our inner strength, health and happiness. In the first part of the session we will practice several rounds with 3 minutes of active inhalations and passive exhalations followed by stillness to open up the breath, increase the prana flow and prepare you to sink into deep relaxation during the following Sound Healing.
The sounds of Tibetan singing bowls and various other instruments such as chimes, gongs and bells help you to deeply relax and slow down your brain waves. Sound healing is based on the principle that everything is vibration and that sound can help us to realign with our innate harmonic state of being. The breath and the sounds will help you release blockages on physical, emotional and energetic level, increase a sense of wellbeing and expand your consciousness.

* Reservation is required and spaces are limited.
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