Yoga & Sound at Uma Ubud

(1/2/2006)

Uma Ubud will bring two great gurus to Bali for one week in February to explore yoga and sound. Daily practice classes will offer student the chance to enhance their yoga experience while exploring sound at a universal level.

Ramanand Patel

Regarded as one of a leading yoga instructor in the world today, Ramanand began studying yoga with his Father when he was twelve years old. Later, in 1968, he commenced a course of serious study under Yogachrya Sri B.K.S. Iynengar, followed by work in Vedanta philosophy with H.H. Swami Dayananda Saraswati .

With a special interest in the effects of Sound on yoga practice he is renowned for his innovative use of props and working with student with special needs.

Because of his interest in sound he has formed a long and very rewarding teaching collaboration with Pandit Mukesh Desai.

Pandi Mekesh Desai

A disciple of Pandit Jasraj, Desai is a master vocalist and gifted teacher of North Indian classical music. He has helped many of his students discover and explore their "inner instrument."

February 14-20, 2006 at Uma Ubud Resort

This special retreat commence with a welcome dinner on Tuesday, February 14, 2006 and concluded the following Sunday with a 5-hour evening session of yoga, breathing and meditation. During each day of the Retreat Mukesh will teach subtle aspects of the power of sound as well as provide a backdrop to Ramanand’s careful instruction in asana, pranayama and philosophy classes.

Cost and Registration

Cost of the Retreat starts at US$1,465 (twin-sharing basis) and covers six nights accommodation in a terrace room at the luxurious Uma Ubud, 5 hours of yoga instructions, daily breakfast and juice breaks, welcome and farewell dinners, round trip airport transfers, and 21% tax and service.
Rates for single occupancy and upgraded Garden rooms are available on request.