October 24, 2019
Uptown Yoga Bali Retreats make traveling to Bali easy. We have spent years traveling around the island, checking out the most beautiful places to visit, best places to stay and eat and connecting with true, authentic cultural experiences to share so that you don’t have to waste one moment of your vacation trying to figure...
October 24, 2019
Bali is a very kind and welcoming island. They have been living side by side with tourists for many decades and are very accommodating when tending to our Western needs. To be respectful of their culture and home, see below for what to bring (and what not to) when joining one of our Bali Yoga...
October 10, 2019
Many times in class we will hear our teachers say, “Grab a block if you can’t touch the floor and grab a strap if you can’t touch your toes.” To my type- A personality this was not seen as an offering of support, but rather, a challenge. I thought grabbing a strap was defeat a...
September 25, 2019
In this busy and hectic world, organizing your day to day agenda, whilst also on the computer, and simultaneously planning your weekend activities can make feel life a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to lose sight of being in the present and disconnect from what you’re currently feeling in the moment. Luckily, there is an easy...
September 6, 2019
Yoga can be considered as one of the oldest practices for self-development as it dates back over 5000 years! The classical method includes ethical disciplines, physical postures, maintain breathing control and meditation. As initially from the East, yoga is becoming more and more popular in the West. Studies found that practicing yoga in the morning,...
August 30, 2019
It’s a flexible practice for both old and new yogis. From the start, yoga has grown like a tree with many branches and as a result, yoga has evolved into many types that can be tried all around the world. Some may challenge you physically, while some types don’t even rely on physical movement. Get...
August 23, 2019
Imagine yourself taking the opportunity to dive into a fully immersed yoga experience, feeling a sense of peace and connection when you step onto your yoga mat. A yoga retreat lets you take your practice into everyday life and off the mat if you’re planning to engage in yoga on your short break or weekends....
August 12, 2019
Gong meditation is a unique sound practice involving vibrations and therapeutic gong sounds for healing. The practice consists of “gong baths” as participants meditate. There are therapeutic benefits of this practice that include awareness and appreciation of the present time. It is based on a belief that vibrations can change consciousness, as the healing waves...
August 9, 2019
Yoga is a life-changing practice and after you begin to teach and share with others, your practice has different meaning and will fulfill you in many new ways. Deciding on a yoga teacher training program that suits you the best can be challenging. This should include the type of yoga you are passionate about, the...
July 31, 2019
It’s one of the most popular physical practices with a whole load of benefits! Yoga can help you release stress, quiets your thoughts and helps you be more comfortable in your own skin. If you practice regularly, it will improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. If yoga is new to you, to get started, choose the type...
