Frequently Asked Questions for Bali 2025

Although Cindy is a devoted Astanga Yogi, her classes and trainings are created for all types of yogis, with a variety of practice levels.  

YES,  we will each need to apply for a travel visa. Our travel booking company will offer us the details closer to the retreat date. We will update that info once we have it.

YES, we require that you provide us a copy of your policy for travel insurance. This is important not only for unexpected cancellations, but also for any unexpected mishaps. That way we are all protected.  

We provide yoga mats for all of our classes, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement, such as leggings or athletic shorts and a tank top or t-shirt or a yoga top.

Yes, transport from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, is included in the price of the retreat.

The airport is known as  I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport  or Denpasar International Airport.  The resort is located in Ubud which is approximately one hour travel time.

Arrival time at the Hidden Serenity resort is Friday, June 13th between 2-4PM. Events will begin at 4PM with our opening ceremony upstairs around the fire pit.

Check out time is 11AM on Friday June 20th.  We are asking the participants to check out of their rooms prior to out closing ceremony that will be from 11AM-12PM on the day.  Feel free to depart from the resort anytime after 12 noon on the 20th.

 We encourage you to arrive a day or two early to acclimate after your journey. We can connect you with our booking agent to help you coordinate any additional nights. Or feel free to explore other beautiful areas of the island.

We have intentionally scheduled this retreat at a time at the end of rainy season and moving into the dry season. Which means there could be less humidity.  We suggest you pack a variety of clothing items to include hot sunny day, and it wouldn't hurt to pack a light rain jacket too. The average temperature in June is 73-82 Fahrenheit throughout the month. This is one of the best time to visit Bali.

Be sure to bring comfortable walking shoes, as well as good water shoes for when we do the water ceremony and visit the elephant mud baths.  We will include a packing list in your welcome packet for more details.

Like any good spiritual retreat, the effects start to work on you the moment you sign up.  Take time to contemplate and set some of your thoughts and intentions onto paper. The more clear you are of what you would like to get out of coming to this retreat, the more you will receive.  Nothing like the old adage, "ask and shall receive".

Here are a few suggestions to get you started...

1. I intend on having a relaxed, rejuvenating retreat, as I care for my body, increase my awareness and make new friends along the way.

2. I wish to learn new supportive ways of taking care of my self when I return home.

3. I plan on deepening my connection to source energy, by taking time to care for me.

The village of Ubud is 10 minutes away and there is a free shuttle from the resort. Many wonderful shopping experiences, restaurants and more adventures await in this magical artistic center of Bali.  Massage is available at the Hidden Serentiy Resort Spa- we specifically recommend the Shirodhara experience, which is an Ayurvedic healing treatment.  Shirodhara comes from the two Sanskrit words “shiro” (head) and “dhara” (flow).  It’s an Ayurvedic healing technique that involves having warm oils streaming over the forehead and over the crown of the head.  It’s often combined with a body, scalp, or head massage. Ayurveda is a holistic health approach that originated in India thousands of years ago. It focuses on rebalancing the life forces, called doshas, within your body.