S’pore Yogis On Tour

Singapore’s favourite yogis are rolling up their mats and taking their love of yoga abroad. So get out of the studio, book your flight and enjoy your workout among the mountains of Laos, in the Balinese jungle or on an Indonesian beach, says Samatha Jeffs

IF YOU WANT TO GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL
A quick mid-week session might help you chill out, but it won’t always help you nail that flying crow pose. So get ready to take your yoga to the next level by signing up for the Hom Yoga Retreat from 29 November to 3 December in Ubud, Bali.  Instructors Anton and Daphne will help you perfect your poses in the beautiful surroundings of the Gaia Retreat Center. Priced SGD1,490, including accommodation, meals, tuition and a Balinese massage. Visit www.homyoga.sg/news/hom-yoga-retreat.html

IF YOU WANT A BUDGET BREAK
If you are watching the dollars this month, you can still enjoy a yoga holiday thanks to Singapore’s Yoga Seeds. The team offer a weekend break in Bintan, which is just a short ferry ride away. During your three-day stay, you can take part in morning hatha and vinyasa yoga sessions, and in the evening you can wind down with yin yoga class. You also get to enjoy a massage, yoga fundamentals workshop, and a Facebook-worthy pristine white beach. Retreats run from September 2013 to April 2014. Priced from SGD499, includes accommodation, meals, ferry tickets, a massage and workshop. See www .yogaseeds.com.sg/retreats-and-workshops/

IF YOU WANT TO DETOX
Join Yoga Divas’ Sarah Powell at the Nourish & Flourish retreat, Koh Samui, Thailand [shown above]  from 3 to 9 November 2013. During this six-day retreat, not only will you be able to enjoy daily yoga classes with Sarah, but you will also be able to enjoy daily talks, raw food demonstrations, and have a private consultation with a nutritionist. Priced USD2,800, includes luxury accommodation, meals, classes, talks and a massage. Visit www.nourishandflourishretreat.com for more details.

IF YOU WANT TO HAVE AN ADVENTURE
If you’re looking for a holiday destination that will really impress at your next dinner party, how about Laos? This Singaporean company is offering a three-day trip to this mountainous country. And once your yoga practice has brought that ‘blissed out’ look to your eyes you have the opportunity to explore this unspoilt gem on the bicycle the team allocate for your stay. A two night, three-day break is priced from USD175 per person, including accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, tuition. See www.laosyogaretreats.com

IF YOU WANT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL
Leave the skyscrapers behind and join Om Shiva Yoga at Villa Boreh in Bali from 26 to 29 September. When you’re not practicing your Down Dog in the tranquil surroundings of the retreat, you can take a jungle trek to a secret waterfall, visit the jungle temples or burn off a few calories with a sea kayaking session or zen archery class.  Priced SGD960, includes accommodation, meals, tuition, a Balinese massage and jungle excursions. See www.omshivayoga.com.

Main pic: Anton and Daphne, Hom Yoga.