Itinerary:
Sidemen
Travel duration:
3 days / 2 nights
Travel fee:
from € 143,- p.p. for 2 persons
Includes:
yoga class
This building block is an ideal stopover during your journey to let the magic of Bali do its work Sidemen is a sleepy village in the interior of Bali. In our opinion, the green valley where the Agung volcano shows off on the horizon in the distance is the place to find peace during your Bali trip. Many travellers come to Sidemen for the arduous ascent of the volcano, but we also found a place here where relaxation, yoga and meditation take centre stage.
During a guided yoga class, you will practice breathing while adopting a lotus position and it is also possible to take awareness meditation. The combination with a walk through the surroundings and contact with locals ensures that you not only get the best out of yourself during this building block, but also out of the Sidemen area.
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Day 1 - Arrival Sidemen and walk through the valley
After our driver takes you to Sidemen, settle into a comfortable cottage. The peaceful atmosphere that exists in this verdant valley has inspired the owners of your small-scale accommodation: spiritual is the starting point here. Meditative and awareness classes are held every morning and evening.
To explore the surroundings, we enjoyed taking a walk. If you want, we can arrange a guide for you. As you walk through the land, you will be introduced to the peasant face of Sidemen. Along the way, you have a hands-and-feet conversation with the local villagers and marvel at the vast rice fields, where ducks swim happily in the waterholes. In the evening, you're sure to get the nirvana feeling and enjoy a good night's sleep, ready for tomorrow's scheduled yoga class.
Day 2 - Relaxing in Sidemen
Today, a yoga class is scheduled. You can decide what time of day you would like to take it, but please let reception know.
Guided by an experienced yoga trainer, the yoga class on the programme is manageable for both beginners and advanced students. You start with breathing exercises, then it's time for the harder stuff. We were able to do poses we didn't know were possible, such as "the crane." We felt reborn after the class. Although muscle aches made this feel different the next day... After your sporting effort, you recover on the veranda with a well-deserved iced tea. The farmers in the rice fields finish their work for the day. What peace and quiet.
Day 3 - Departure from Sidemen
Today marks the end of this Bali building block. If you want to end these days completely 'zen', you can undergo a so-called Balinese blessing ceremony. As we ourselves enjoyed experiencing this ceremony as a surprise, we will keep its contents a secret for you...!
After the ceremony, pack your things and our driver will be waiting for you to take you to your next destination in Bali. Travel from the green interior to Bali's beaches on the pristine east coast or to lively Lovina.