Bali Meditation + “Rounding” Retreat with Light
Join master meditation teacher Light Watkins on a magical 8-day Vedic Meditation retreat in Ubud, Bali.
Get ready to slow down, eat nutritious food, connect with like-minded new friends, and enjoy a full detox of your mind and body.
Our group from Light’s previous Bali Meditation Retreat
Learn Vedic Meditation or, if you’ve already learned, come and deepen your practice
Light will take you through the full comprehensive Vedic Meditation training. Or, if you’ve already been practicing VM or TM, Light will teach you how to use the ancient practice of “Rounding” to deepen your meditation experiences both on retreat and when you return home.
Light teaching a group of new meditators at his recent Mexico retreat.
The pool area where you can spend your downtime at the resort.
Your 8-days in paradise will include:
Comprehensive Vedic Meditation training or “Rounding” instruction if you’ve already learned VM
Daily knowledge talks and yin yoga
An ancient sound bath
An authentic Indonesian cuisine cooking class
Shopping at the local markets
Bathing and purification at the local temple fountains
A trek to the world-famous waterfalls of Bali
A complimentary spa treatment at the resort
The retreat also includes:
Airport transfers to the retreat center
Accommodation for 8 days and 7 nights
All meals inc. water and tea (caffeine and alcohol-free)
Daily yin yoga (suitable for all levels)
Plenty of rest and relaxation
Daily knowledge talks
What's Not Included:
Vedic Meditation Instruction (this will be an additional $300 USD)
Flights
Airport arrival and departure taxes
Additional nights accommodation
Private travel insurance (mandatory)
This is where you’ll be practicing yin yoga each morning.
Light's gradual approach of going through the lessons really helps you understand every aspect of meditation. It was absolutely a priceless gift and I would recommend Light's meditation retreat to anyone and everyone.
— Caitlin from Memphis, Tennessee
About Light Watkins
Light Watkins has been operating in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally as a teacher himself.
Light Watkins, teaching on his recent Mexico retreat.
Light is currently living home-free from a carry-on bag while traveling the world and giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation, as well as leading popular meditation trainings and, of course, retreats. To date, Light has taught meditation to thousands through his live courses, books, and retreats.
Light makes the mystical journey of meditation so simple and easy to learn. I can say without hesitation it will change the way you look at the world.
— Nick from Minneapolis, MN
A few things to consider before you book:
After registering and making your deposit, your balance must be paid by April 11, 2020.
The retreat coordinator will be in touch shortly after you make your deposit to help with any questions you might have about booking flights.
Don't worry if you don’t have anyone to come with. Most people come solo, and if you are desire shared accommodation, we'll thoughtfully match you with an amazing roommate.
We will be encouraging limited cell and internet usage (and no alcohol) so that you truly have a chance to recharge and reset.
There will also limited caffeine and meat for those meditators who will be “Rounding.”
“It's just the perfect place for a time-out and you feel so at home.”
— Marianne from Geneva, Switzerland
“Everything was exceptional, starting from the staff, to the food prepared. I never had such a good vegetarian meal as the ones I had here! Just perfect.”
— Anna from Milan, Italy
“Although it was a retreat, I was not deprived in any way. My room was actually quite spacious, the bed was very comfortable, the setting was idyllic, the food was extraordinarily good, and all vegetarian - healthy and delicious. I looked forward to every single meal.”
— Rosalind from London, UK
You have one spa treatment included in the cost. Which one are you going to get?
The all-inclusive cost for 8 days & 7 nights of lodging and accommodation plus the perks listed above:
Solo
$3995 USD
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Shared
$2995 USD
A deposit of $1000 will reserve you the best available room, and you’ll have until April to pay your balance.
This will be a life-changing experience. Come with alone or with a guest. Either way, you’ll meet new friends from all over the world.
Q & A
How many people will attend this retreat?
We have space for around 20 participants.
What time does the retreat start and end?
We’ll have the opening ceremony at 5pm on Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 and the closing ceremony on the morning of Saturday, May 30thth, 2020. If possible, plan to arrive by the morning of the 23rd and depart after lunchtime on the 30th. If those times aren’t available, just come and leave as close to those times as you can.
Who can attend?
Current Transcendental and Vedic Meditators of all levels and anyone who is interested in taking the Vedic Meditation training and becoming a self-sufficient, daily meditator. If you've taken the live VM or TM course prior to the retreat with any qualified teacher, you will receive an additional $300 credit on your retreat balance.
What if I want to meditate, but my friend/spouse does not want to?
This is a Vedic meditation retreat, so while there will be free time to enjoy the location, everyone must participate in the training (if they haven’t already). It’s only two hours of course time per day and everything else is optional. Usually, the people who think they won’t enjoy the meditation training end up loving it the most, because it’s not airy-fairy or woo woo at all. In fact, it’s the exact opposite. It’s very scientific, logical, and sequential.
Can I arrive a day or two early?
Yes. Email charaf@sunnysideup.travel to help you make arrangements.
How do you assign the rooms?
All of the rooms will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis based on when you make your deposit. Please understand we will do our very best to meet all of your needs, but there are no refunds or discounts if you do not like your assigned room.
What airport do I fly into?
We recommend flying into and out of Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), which includes a free airport transfer.
Are transfers included?
Yes, the transfers are included from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
What can I expect the daily program to look like?
Each participant will engage in their own individually-tailored program and receive instruction in Vedic meditation and the experienced meditators will learn the art of Rounding (which is an advanced meditation technique). Guests can take the retreat at their own pace. However, a day will look something like this:
Morning yoga
Breakfast
Instruction and practice for new meditators
Rounding instruction and guidance for existing Vedic Meditators
Free time / optional planned group activity (hiking, sightseeing)
Lunch
Afternoon session for new meditators
Free time /optional planned group activity (hiking, markets, relaxing)
Optional Rounding
Knowledge talks with Light Watkins
Dinner
We look forward to having you there with us.