Bali Intensives
Take your practice to the next level with an immersion in Bali.
The Bali Intensive is back ON!
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*Â 30 spots only *Â
2025
December 21/2025 - January 2/2026
2026
February 15Â - 27
June 7 - 19
July 26 - August 22 (a whole month!)
Classes & Workshops on the Intensive
Our intensive is designed to give you the full spectrum of the Ashtanga experience — from the depth and discipline of daily Mysore practice, to the clarity of guided sessions, and the richness of afternoon workshops. Each element is carefully structured to support your growth: breathwork to steady the mind, Mysore practice to cultivate consistency and independence, led sessions to refine rhythm and focus, and workshops to explore philosophy, biomechanics, alignment, movement, and skill development. Together, these sessions create a balanced and holistic journey, blending tradition with exploration so that you leave with both practical tools and deeper understanding.
Morning Practice
Morning sessions are where discipline meets introspection. These classes establish the rhythm of the intensive, combining breathwork, focused movement, and mindful repetition to build strength, clarity, and presence. Each day unfolds progressively, preparing both body and mind for deeper practice and study throughout the week.
Mysore Style Self Practice
Each morning begins with Mysore Style, the traditional format of Ashtanga Yoga where you move through the sequence at your own pace under the attentive guidance of the teachers. This method respects your rhythm, ability, and energy levels, allowing for a deeply personal exploration within the supportive energy of the group. We begin with 5–10 minutes of guided pranayama to center the mind and steady the breath, creating focus and balance before moving into practice. From there, you’ll receive individualized guidance, adjustments, and progressions tailored to your unique needs.
Afternoon Workshops
Each week includes three themed afternoon workshops, designed to complement and expand your morning practice. These sessions are two hours long and allow us to explore technical, philosophical, and creative aspects of yoga and movement in more depth.
Workshop A
(Week 1: Body Awareness & Philosophy / Week 2: Alignment & Breath)
We begin with explorations of body awareness, biomechanics, and breath, creating a felt sense of how the body and mind interact in practice. Philosophy talks connect your personal experience with timeless teachings, before closing with guided relaxation. In the second week, the focus shifts to biomechanics and detailed alignment breakdowns of key postures, always contextualized through the lens of philosophy and lived practice.
Workshop B
(Week 1: Backbend Blueprint / Week 2: Hips & Hamstrings Protocol)
In week one we introduce the Backbend Blueprint: a step-by-step approach to understanding prerequisites, preparing joints, and building both strength and openness for sustainable backbends.
In week two, the focus shifts to a comprehensive hips and hamstrings protocol. This sequence directly supports some of the most challenging postures in the Mysore practice — such as lotus variations, deep forward bends, and leg-behind-head poses. By systematically opening the hips
and lengthening the hamstrings, students gain the mobility, stability, and confidence needed to approach these demanding asanas safely and progressively.
Workshop C
(Week 1: Movement & Handstands / Week 2: Movement, Transitions & Handstands)
This workshop brings in movement practices to expand your range beyond traditional asana. Week one begins with primal movement patterns, coordinations, and playful partner games to build body
intelligence, followed by a focused handstand session.
In week two, we explore jump-through
progressions and arm balances, again closing with dedicated handstand practice. These sessions combine play, skill-building, and technical refinement, helping you build strength, coordination, and confidence in challenging transitions and inversions.
Closing
By the end of the two weeks, you’ll not only feel stronger, more open, and more confident in your practice, but you’ll also carry with you insights and tools that extend far beyond the mat. Set in the lush and peaceful environment of Bali, the intensive offers the perfect backdrop for deep focus, self-discovery, and renewal. Alongside daily practice and workshops, you’ll share the journey with a supportive community of practitioners from around the world, creating connections and memories that last well beyond the course. Our aim is that you leave not only with a more grounded and inspired practice, but also with a sense of balance, joy, and possibility to carry into your everyday life.
The venue is Chandra Yoga Shala located within Mahamustika Riverside Hotel.
They have really nice rooms, otherwise there are a lot of hostels, guest houses and airbnb options depending on your budget. Everyone organises their own accommodation based on their budget.
Cost US$330 per week.
This is tuition only. Meals and accommodation are not included.
Payment can be made via PayPal, WISE, or bank transfer. Your spot is confirmed once we receive payment. There is no refund unless for valid reasons i.e family emergencies, illness etc.Â
