Mysore intensive is suitable for practitioners of all levels (beginner, primary, intermediate, advanced A and B).
This January, join me for a non-residential Mysore Intensive in Bali, where you’ll have the chance to dive deeply into your Ashtanga practice, not just as a form of physical exercise but as a tool for profound self-discovery and personal growth. In this retreat, we’ll explore the full spectrum of yoga—asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy—with the aim of meeting our challenges head-on.
By immersing yourself in the tradition of Ashtanga yoga, drawing upon the essential teachings of the past while finding new, empowering ways of seeing the practice, you’ll leave with a deeper connection to yourself, your practice, and the tools needed to rejuvenate and grow far beyond what you might have thought was possible. In a supportive community and surrounded by the beauty of Bali, this is your time to reset, renew, and rise to the challenges of life with newfound clarity and courage.
Canggu is a village on the south coast of the Indonesian island of Bali. It's surrounded by terraced rice paddies and known for beaches like Canggu and Echo, with strong surf. The village boasts a relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, an ideal haven for those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of Bali’s more tourist-centric areas. North of Canggu, Tanah Lot is a Hindu temple that sits just offshore on a rocky outcrop. Canggu’s strategic location makes it an ideal base for taking day trips to nearby areas. One of Bali’s most stunning natural attractions, the rice field terraces, can be found in the countryside.
Accommodation options are wide-ranging, with everything from simple beach hostels to exquisite luxury resorts, fit for a whole host of tastes and budgets.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Flying to Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as Denpasar Airport) is the most convenient way to reach Canggu. The airport is located approximately 40 minutes to an hour’s drive away from Canggu, depending on traffic conditions. Taxis and private drivers are readily available for hire at the airport.
For travellers from Europe, consider airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, or KLM for flights to Bali. These airlines offer connecting flights with layovers in Dubai, Doha, Singapore, or Amsterdam, respectively.
For those flying from the USA, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, or Singapore Airlines are recommended. These carriers provide connecting flights with stopovers in Hong Kong, Seoul, or Singapore.
Direct flights to Bali from major Australian cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are available with airlines such as Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia. These flights offer a convenient option for travellers from Australia.
TOURIST VISA
All students need to apply for a short individual tourist/visit visa. The purpose of your trip is tourism. Apply here
From Airport to Canggu
As there’s no public transfer option, the only way to get from Denpasar Airport (also known as Ngurah Rai International Airport) to Canggu is to take an airport taxi. It's possible to pre-book the taxi but it's not necessary. The journey time will be around 40 minutes, depending on traffic, and the cost will be approximately €20 (IDR 310,000).
Sunday
7:00am-8:30am — Mysore (doors open at 6:30am)
9:00-10:00am — Yoga Sutras Talk
Monday
7:00-8:30am — Mysore (doors open at 6:30am)
Tuesday
7:00-8:30am — Mysore (doors open at 6:30am)
3:00-5:00pm — Asana Theory
Wednesday
7:00-8:30am — Mysore (doors open at 6:30am)
Thursday
7:00-8:30am — Mysore (doors open at 6:30am)
8:30am-9:15am — Breath, Bandhas, and Ashtanga Yoga Pranayama Sequence
Friday
7:00-8:30am — Led Primary Series
(No Mysore or extra classes on moon days - Dec 30, Jan 13, Jan 29)
Mysore Class
Mysore class provides students with a concentrated learning experience that will help them develop practical and technical skills in the discipline of Ashtanga yoga as well as be immersed in the inspirational magic and poetic soul of the practice. Each student will receive valuable one to one guidance from David on developing their personal practice.
Breath, Bandhas, and Pranayama
Participants will gain knowledge of pranayama, the fourth yogic limb, and lay a foundation for establishing a personal breathing practice. The classes will include developing ujjayi (victorious breath), viloma (interrupting the breath), khumbhaka (retaining the breath), and learning the traditional Ashtanga pranayama sequence as taught by Sri K Pattabhi Jois. These sessions will also help the student breathe with more skill and awareness in their asana practice.
Asana Theory
These are clinic style led classes that investigate specific aspects of the practice in varying levels of detail. These important classes feature more verbal instruction; they give students a chance to slow things down, see new ways to orient during practice, get explanations of elusive and often unspoken aspects of the practice, and understand the Ashtanga method in greater, more subtle detail.
Yoga Sutras Study
These classes will focus on studying the meaning of the yoga sutras and lead to a lecture that aims to clarify the meaning of the texts and their context within daily practice. David will also draw from other sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita, bhakti poetry, and Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Led Primary Series
Traditional vinyasa count Led Primary Series class.
Yoga will take place at Ubuntu Yoga. David has rented their yoga space out for his Mysore intensive. All registration is done through David's site. Check out the shala and find the location here.
There are many lodging options with different price ranges in Canguu. Prices range from homestays at $12 USD to high end luxury resorts at $250 USD/night. Visit Tripadvisor
Students can also stay at Ubuntu Yoga where the shala is located. Visit the Ubuntu Yoga website for their accommodation rates and availability.
To register, email asanakitchen@gmail.com with a note about your practice and why you want to attend the intensive. David will email you back confirming your registration. You will then have 48 hours to make your payment and secure your spot.
1 week - $350
2 weeks - $550
3 weeks - $700
4 weeks - $850
5 weeks - $975
Please note there are no refunds or cancellations. If a student cannot attend they will be given credit for next year's intensive minus 20% admin fees.
For any other questions email asanakitchen@gmail.com.
