Bali Aerial Yoga Retreat

'Jo ran an amazing workshop that was physically enriching, spiritually nourishing and uplifting all at the same time! The planning was super smooth and communications were clear and sharp. I had been on many retreats before and would recommend this in a heartbeat!!!'

Annie Yim

Who is this for?

Anyone who has an interest in yoga, aerial yoga and enjoying life in Bali for a week!

There will be sessions for brand new beginners and experienced practitioners and teachers - and everyone in between. There will also be mat based gentle yoga classes and meditation sessions and classes where you can choose between the hammock or the mat.

This retreat is body positive, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity friendly. Our classes are uplifting and supportive and celebrate your uniqueness. All of the aerial equipment is rated for 200kgs and if you have concerns about being older or have a larger body please know you are welcome and there will be options that work for you!

Please note, access to the yoga studio involves stairs.

None of our activities are compulsory, and there is no previous yoga or aerial yoga experience required. Aerial yoga classes will have a maximum of 12 participants plus two teachers, and you can choose to attend beginners or experienced level classes, to ensure a level of support and challenge to fit your needs. This retreat is aimed at adults, but younger people (16+) have attended in the past and loved it, although they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (and please reach out before booking to ensure they will be a good fit for the retreat experience).

What will we do each day?

• Morning meditation
• Gentle Mat based yoga or Nurturing Yoga and Pilates session
• Fruit platters, tea and Bali coffee
• Flow - active morning aerial yoga class
• Buffet Breakfast
• Free time - maybe a walk in nearby rice paddy or along nearby Pantai Purnama beach, get a massage or swim in the pool or do some mindfulness art/colouring
• Buffet Lunch
• Option to take a waterfall hike and to visit Tirta Empul Temple for a Water Purification Ritual
• Longer Workshops - with tailored offerings for beginner and experienced students
• Open studio time - a chance to work one on one or time to play with help on hand if you need it
• Restore - a relaxing and nurturing evening aerial yoga class
• Buffet Dinner

Please note - all of these activities are optional, feel free to take all the time you need to rest, relax and soak up the gorgeous garden setting of Floating Leaf Retreat.

What's included?

• 3 healthy and hearty meals per day (dinner on day 1 and breakfast on final day) - all dietary needs can be catered for the vegan and gluten free options are fabulous!
• A welcome feast with local musicians and traditional dancers
• Daily aerial yoga classes (at least 2 per day)
• Gentle mat based yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Mindfulness art activities
• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Welcome drink, refreshing face towel, and welcome foot massage upon arrival
• A traditional Balinese massage
• Intro to Balinese culture and language class
• Unlimited complimentary filtered drinking water
• Fresh tropical fruits daily
• Complete expert concierge services (the staff at Floating Leaf are so lovely!)
• Daily housekeeping
• Guide fee, gas, tolls and driver per itinerary
• Free high-speed wireless internet

Optional extras:

• Water Purification ceremony at Tirta Empul Water Temple and Offering making class
• Waterfall hike
• Extra spa treatments
• Extra night accomodation at Floating Leaf (check in is at 2pm, check out 11am)

Not included:

• Your air fares
• Your travel insurance
• Visa (50,000IDR or $50) & Tourism Levy (150,000 IDR or $15)

About Floating Leaf

The Floating Leaf grounds are designed in harmony with nature, featuring lush gardens, two sacred Balinese temples, various private meditation areas, and tranquil koi ponds. The heart of our retreat is the open kitchen, where our private chef prepares nourishing, gourmet meals tailored to every dietary need. There is a beautiful pool surrounded by lush gardens and carved stone sculptures, and a spa with a gorgeous indoor/outdoor massage space.

Natural materials are used throughout and the architecture is designed with smooth contours as a 'visual lullaby for our neural pathways, signalling our brains to relax and assuring that we’re safe. Such environments are perfect for inspiration, creativity, comfort, and healing.'

Floating Leaf is Balinese owned and has focus on sustainability, celebrating Balinese culture and supporting local communities. It is located in Sukawati and is surrounded by farms and gardens with views of the ocean and Mount Agung.

'Jo’s aerial yoga retreat at Floating Leaf in Bali was a treat from beginning to end. It was enjoyed by a group aged 16 -58 years with skill levels from beginner to experienced. All levels were well catered for with a variety of classes each day.

The open air yoga space was stunning, with a high timber ceiling and a view over the lush surrounding farm land. Outside of yoga time we luxuriated in the beautiful accommodation, ate delicious healthy meals, floated in the pool and made use of the massage and spa facilities.

We enjoyed a variety of excursions and in house experiences that enriched our knowledge of Balinese culture and customs. These included temple rituals, cooking class, silversmithing and local music and dance performance.

The staff at Floating Leaf were exceptionally warm, generous and kind.

Thank you Jo for taking your calm, knowledgeable and inclusive teaching skills to an unforgettable location for us all to enjoy!'

Christine Scholes