With Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Lecture and four classes (Lecture complimentary though compulsory for workshop attendees) Saturday & Sunday 07:30–09:30 & 16:30–18:30, Monday 07:30–09:30 This title is a general term that suggests 'moving towards' the first step of the Taranyali Krantam. These courses will differ geographically. It is important to know that it is not...
With Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Eight classes Thursday 1500-1700, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 07:30–09:30 & 16:30–18:30, Monday 07:30–09:30 The mastery of nauli kriya and bhastrika pranayama opens the door to the control of the pranic force and the mind. It is through the application of mudras with the aid of mantra sadhana that helps to...
With Emma Balnaves Three classes Saturday 07:30–09:30 & 16:30–18:30 & Sunday 07:30–09:30 Mantra gives the inner shape and changes the resonance of the entire being. For the cultivation of Shakti within one’s sadhana. These teachings are part of the Taranyali Tridha Dhyanam Open to all Shadow Yoga practitioners Note: Participants please bring a 27 bead Mala.
With Sundernath and Emma Balnaves Seven morning classes 07:30–10:00 Or Five consecutive mornings starting Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. For those practitioners with an existing yogasana sadhana. Open level
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Please email Wira Setiawati directly to make your booking or for further information
Group Name: Shadow Yoga Retreat Accommodation for 6 nights from 30 November to 6 December 2025 Package Rate:Based on 10% discount from published rates.
Terrace Room USD2,442 Single or USD1,565 shared, per person
Uma Pool Villa USD3,661 Single or USD2,175 shared, per person
If sharing, you must book for both people at the same time.
Inclusions
Daily usage of yoga studio includes set up on 1-5 December 2025
Daily fruits and juice refreshment set up at Uma Bar after class
Daily brunch at Kemiri Restaurant
Complimentary daily replenished in-room fruit basket.
Complimentary WIFI access in the room and certain other areas of the hotel.
Complimentary scheduled shuttle to Ubud area. (Up to Museum Puri Lukisan)
Complimentary use of the steam, gym and swimming pool
Rates are inclusive of 21% government tax and service charge
Terms & Conditions
Extra person will be charged additional USD78net per person per night on extra bed include breakfast
Maximum one (1) extra person in the room. Ubud Room and Terrace Room are not suitable for an extra bed.
There is a Children’s Policy – if this is applicable to you, please check with Wira.
Check In & Check Out
COMO Uma Ubud requests that guests check in after 2pm on day of arrival and check out by 11am on day of departure.
Any early check in or late check out request will be an additional charges and subject to the availability to be confirmed one day prior to arrival
BOOKING STATUS
First payment of 50% of the total invoice to be paid upon making the reservation
Balance Payment to be paid 30 days prior to the arrival date.
Other expenses will be charged upon checkout
All payments should be received as per above timeline, otherwise rooms will be subject to cancelation.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made before 60 days prior to arrival date, no cancellation will be charges.
Cancellations made between 60 days to 30 days prior to arrival date will be subject to 50% of the total invoice.
Cancellation made between 30 days to 7 days prior to arrival date will be subject to 90% of the total invoice.
Late arrivals, no-shows and early departures will be charged 100%.
Cancellation must be received in writing by the hotel or its representative. Late arrivals, no-shows and early departures will be charged accordingly.
PAYMENT
Payment can be made via Credit Card or Wire money transfers. For Credit Card process, payment link will be sent. Please advise if required. The amount charged will be in Indonesian Rupiah, using the daily exchange rate on the date of process. For bank transfer, please use below account details:
ACCOUNT NAME
PT VILLA BUKIT LESTARI Bank Name: Bank Central Asia, Ubud Branch Bank Address: Jalan Raya Ubud No.10, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
SWIFT: CENAIDJA Account Number: 135.0219711 (for payments in US Dollar) Payment via wire transfer must be settled in full amount without any bank fee deduction.
FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be held liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, earthquake, fire, flood, epidemic, pandemic, labor disputes, governmental acts, and any other events that are unforeseeable and unavoidable (“Force Majeure Event”).
In the event of a Force Majeure Event, the affected party shall promptly provide written notice to the other party detailing the nature of the event and the expected impact on its performance under this Agreement.
During the period in which a Force Majeure Event prevents the affected party from performing its obligations, the time for performance of such obligations shall be extended for a period equal to the duration of the Force Majeure Event.
If a Force Majeure Event continues for a period of 30 (thirty) days, either party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party, without incurring any liability.
Shadow Yoga Cancellation Policy
Important Retreat Information
Accommodation
Platform Tents Luxurious, raised tent accommodations include private outdoor showers, sinks, flushing toilets, and a large wrap-around viewing deck. Most tents have transparent panels above the beds to allow for star-gazing of the night sky. Thoughtfully placed Pendelton blankets and additional all-weather duvets are provided.
Bell Tents Ground-level canvas bell tent sites with beds, bedding, chairs, rugs, and solar twinkle lights. Bathrooms & showers are shared. The bell tents have lighting but no power for phones or accessories.
Food & Beverage Local, organic, vegetarian meals are provided.
A wide selection of teas and coffees are included as complimentary offerings. Meals are enjoyed at the custom-made communal table or the outdoor pavilion kitchen and lounge area.
Suggested packing list for attendees
Power Charging pack for devices
Waterbottle
Sun hat
Yoga mat
Bath towel and washcloth
Layers for cooler temps at night
Earplugs for wind
Minimal scented lotions and cosmetics
Flashlight or headlamp
Swimsuit
Easy slip-on/off shoes for indoor gathering spaces
Good shoes for walking/hiking
If any attendees need to bring a C-pap machine for sleeping, please let Green Rock know in advance so they can be placed in the correct accommodations
Important Retreat Information
Included in your fee
Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
Three vegetarian meals a day
Airport taxi pickup and drop are available.
Approx US$30-$50 depending on how many travelling.
When you know your flight details, please advise directly to Veronica referencing ‘Shadow Yoga 21–28 June’
We regret that the Teacher’s Discount is not available for the retreats.
Meditations of the Thunder Dragon (Taranyali Dhyanam)
with Sundernath
Over the past twenty years, we have introduced and taught all the preparatory practices required to cultivate the subtle energy and initiate the gathering of vital power that leads to the spontaneous or natural state of Sahajavasta which is the highest peak of meditation.
These practices and technical tools were laid out in Sundernath’s book Taranyali Tridha Dhyanam in the chapters on Krantam and Kriya. In the last chapter, he introduces the principles and characteristics of the final phase to which they lead – the acquisition of Shambhavi Mudra. These properties can be summed up in the term prasādājñā which implies that this mudra has a double nature – Rudra Shakti, the command of authority for the removal of impurities and Kundalini Shakti, the command of grace. When these two energies are drawn together into a single point the portal of transmission is opened. In this explanation I gave enough for genuine seekers to gain some sense of the path ahead and the demands that it would make.
The time has come to teach those individuals who are suitably prepared and open, by practical steps and in a systematic manner, the complete process through to this final stage.
This will be undertaken in four stages as follows:
The Sheathing of Thunder and Lightning
Stabilising the Thunder and Lightning
Opening the Sky and Flooding
The Arousal of Hamsah – the Anahata Nad, (the unstruck sound of the heart). Shambhavi Mudra
Each stage will consist of three-weekend workshops, each weekend consisting of three sessions. Between these stages, the students will be given suitable time to practice and absorb what they have learned before proceeding further.
Chateau De Berze-Le-Chatel: Historical monument, one of the most well-preserved medieval fortified castles of Burgundy (where Ridley Scott shot ‘The Last Duel’!)
Grottes D’azé: Earth under life: in -350 000, a primal man appeared in the cave, then rhinos and antique elephants…the prehistorical cave and the underground river hide one of the largest European cave bears fields.
Solornay sur Guye: The neighbouring town – includes a restaurant, small food store, salon de thé – pâtisserie
Cité- Abbaye De Cluny: The Benedictin Abbaye Of Cluny Shined On The Whole Middle Age Europe, Being The Widest Of Western Christianity Before The Building Of Saint-Peters In Rome.
Communauté De Taizé: Christian Ecumenical Community Founded In 1940 By Brother Roger.
Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
Vegetarian meals catered by local chef with local produce.
If you are flying to Auckland, when your flights are confirmed, please pass the info to Jaymin Gansell who will co-ordinate transport to the retreat on the Tuesday. This will be an additional shared cost. If you are already in Auckland you are welcome to contact her too.
Discounts
5% For EarlyBird booking and full payment received before 15 July will be applied at checkout.
We regret that Teacher’s Discount is not available for this retreat.
Cancellation Policy
After 15 August: Cancellation fee of 20%
After 15 September: Cancellation fee of 40%
After 15 October: Cancellation fee of 100%
We will do our best to replace your booking in which case the fee will be halved.
Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.
Important Retreat Information
Included in your fee
Accommodation for the specified nights. We will do our best to provide your choice of accommodation
A consultation with the Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor)
Treatments as specified
Three vegetarian meals a day with two beverages (ideally herbal tea if not, tea/coffee) and fruit bowl
One group session on Diet and Ayurveda
Exclusions
Extra meals, fruits, tea, coffee & juices
Extras
Airport taxi pickup and drop are available (see below)
Additional specific treatments are available
Astrology Session – INR4,000
We regret that Teacher’s Discount is not available for the retreats.
Closest domestic airports (in order) are Kozhikode, Cochin, Coimbatore. Cochin takes longer because of very heavy traffic. The asram will help organise a taxi for you – see contact details below.
Contact
For taxi bookings and information about additional treatments or extending your stay, please contact Jishnu Ravendranath WhatsApp is prefered +918075435242
Cancellation Policy
After 15 September – Cancellation fee of 30%
After 15 October – Cancellation fee of 60%
After 15 November – Cancellation fee of 100%
Limited to 20 participants. We expect places to fill quickly.
Meditations of the Thunder Dragon (Taranyali Dhyanam)
with Sundernath
Over the past twenty years, we have introduced and taught all the preparatory practices required to cultivate the subtle energy and initiate the gathering of vital power that leads to the spontaneous or natural state of Sahajavasta which is the highest peak of meditation.
These practices and technical tools were laid out in Sundernath’s book Taranyali Tridha Dhyanam in the chapters on Krantam and Kriya. In the last chapter, he introduces the principles and characteristics of the final phase to which they lead – the acquisition of Shambhavi Mudra. These properties can be summed up in the term prasādājñā which implies that this mudra has a double nature – Rudra Shakti, the command of authority for the removal of impurities and Kundalini Shakti, the command of grace. When these two energies are drawn together into a single point the portal of transmission is opened. In this explanation I gave enough for genuine seekers to gain some sense of the path ahead and the demands that it would make.
The time has come to teach those individuals who are suitably prepared and open, by practical steps and in a systematic manner, the complete process through to this final stage.
This will be undertaken in four stages as follows:
The Sheathing of Thunder and Lightning
Stabilising the Thunder and Lightning
Opening the Sky and Flooding
The Arousal of Hamsah – the Anahata Nad, (the unstruck sound of the heart). Shambhavi Mudra
Each stage will consist of three-weekend workshops, each weekend consisting of three sessions. Between these stages, the students will be given suitable time to practice and absorb what they have learned before proceeding further.
Chateau De Berze-Le-Chatel: Historical monument, one of the most well-preserved medieval fortified castles of Burgundy (where Ridley Scott shot ‘The Last Duel’!)
Grottes D’azé: Earth under life: in -350 000, a primal man appeared in the cave, then rhinos and antique elephants…the prehistorical cave and the underground river hide one of the largest European cave bears fields.
Solornay sur Guye: The neighbouring town – includes a restaurant, small food store, salon de thé – pâtisserie
Cité- Abbaye De Cluny: The Benedictin Abbaye Of Cluny Shined On The Whole Middle Age Europe, Being The Widest Of Western Christianity Before The Building Of Saint-Peters In Rome.
Communauté De Taizé: Christian Ecumenical Community Founded In 1940 By Brother Roger.