Volunteer in Bali

This action-packed week begins by visiting the site of an active volcano – Kintamani. The first activity of the week involves a bicycle tour offering you a magnificent view of Mt. Batur and the surrounding landscape and takes you through spice plantations and rice fields. On the next day of the adventure, you will be spending the day at a Southern Bali beach and visiting the Turtle Conservation Village. Days 3 and 4 involve rafting down the beautiful Ayung river and a hike at sunrise up Mt. Batur. The last planned activity for the week is a relaxing Balinese massage which will relieve you of any a chest and pains from the active week so the only thing you take back with you would be the wonderful memories you collected along the week.

Schedule

Monday
On Monday, a cycling tour will be organized to visit the volcano area of Kintamani, where we will enjoy the gorgeous landscape of Batur Mountain and spice plantations. Afterwards, we’ll set off to explore rice fields. Breakfast and lunch will happen during the tour.

Tuesday
After breakfast on Tuesday, you will go on a tour to explore Southern Bali and also visit Jimbaran Beach and Turtle conservation site in Sanur. After the visit, you will have lunch and the evening can be spent in any way you wish.

Wednesday
Wednesday would be more adventurous as you will go on rafting at Ayung River after breakfast. During this tour, you will have your lunch during the break that is provided to you. At 6pm you will have a Goodbye dinner.

Thursday
Today would be even more exciting as you will be trekking up a volcano in the early morning to see the sunrise and have your breakfast there. Once you come back to the accommodation, you will have lunch and relax throughout the day as you will feel more tired due to your early morning trip.

Friday
On Friday, you will enjoy a Balinese massage after breakfast to harmonize the mind and body. After the massage, you will only have to relax and recollect all the good memories you gained during your stay at Bali.

It is important to note, this schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Additional Equipment:
Shoes and sandals or hiking boots
Raincoat or umbrella (The rainy season in Indonesia will be around March)
Mosquito repellent

Important note:
The Adventure Week is offered as an extension to your program duration. This means that if you want to volunteer for 2 weeks and you add the introduction week to your itinerary, you’ll be hosted by the local team for a total of 3 weeks.

If you are planning to join the Turtle Conservation project after the Adventure Week, as your transfer from Ubud to Nusa Penida after your Introduction Week will be required, there will be a transfer fee of US$50 which will be added to your file. This will also include your boat ticket. 

The Yoga and Meditation program involves a week of learning and practicing Balinese Yoga. This program is ideal for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

Meditation is the art of focusing your mind, restraining your thoughts, and looking deep into yourself. Practicing it can give you a better understanding of your purpose in life and of the divine, and it provides you
with certain physical and mental health benefits. Lovina has so much to offer, from learning some basic yoga and meditation to relaxing body and mind.

Many people travel the world to be here as they believe that Bali is a unique place for reflection and contemplation, and we would totally agree with them. If you have the time to take this extra Yoga and Meditation week, do it! What you learn during the week, you may take away from Bali and practice for the rest of your days.

Balinese Yoga is one of the most famous activities on the island. This enchanting environment empowers an ambiance within which you can experience true tranquility. The yoga principle stretches further than just physical exercises. It teaches different paths of yoga, postures, breathing techniques and meditation to liberate yourself from stress, anxiety and physical ailments.

During this week, you will practice this balance and learn from our experts in healing techniques of yoga and meditation to have a healthy body and mind. Meditation is the art of focusing your mind, restraining your
thoughts and looking deep into yourself.

Schedule

Monday
Introduction to the program
Commencing yoga and meditation lessons
Enjoying an interval with fresh fruits and tea
Breakfast
Relaxing till lunch
Lunch
Free time for Relax
Afternoon yoga and meditation session

Tuesday to Thursday
Taking part in early morning yoga and meditation lessons
Enjoying an interval with fresh fruits and tea
Breakfast
Relaxing till lunch
Lunch
Free time for Relax
Afternoon yoga and meditation session

Friday
Taking part in early morning yoga and meditation lessons
Enjoying an interval with fresh fruits and tea
Breakfast
Relaxing till lunch
Lunch
Free time for Relax
Afternoon Massage or spa treatment

It is important to note, this schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Please note, volunteers not attending any program the following week are required to check out of their accommodation during the day on Saturday.

Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word "Yog" which means Union. Thus yoga means the union of mind and body. There is more to yoga than physical exercises, learn about the different paths of yoga, do’s and don’ts, postures, breathing techniques, and meditation to free you from stress, anxiety, and physical ailments. During this week, practice and learn from our experts, the healing techniques of Yoga and Meditation to have a healthy body and sound mind.

Meditation is the art of focusing your mind, restraining your thoughts and looking deep into yourself. Practicing it can give you a better understanding of your purpose in life and of the divine, as well as provide you with certain physical and mental health benefits. Whatever your experience at yoga and meditation, Ubud has so much to offer, from learning some basic yoga and Bali meditation to relaxing your body and mind. And body to courses for
more experienced practitioners.

Whilst you can sandwich in a session or two into one of our programs and if that is all that time permits, then fine, but ideally, if you can, please experience one of our Yoga and Meditation weeks, you will be pleased that you did. Many people travel the world to be in Bali as they believe it isa unique place for reflection and contemplation and we fully agree with them. In fact, they take this a step further and say Ubud is a sanctuary within Bali, an idyllic environment in which you can experience true tranquility. You have probably traveled halfway around the world to be here, a journey taken to help others through one of our many projects and we would encourage you not to lose this
opportunity to rejuvenate yourself.

If you have the time to take this extra Yoga and Meditation week, do it, what you learn in the week you may take away from Bali and practice for the rest of your days. The physical and mental benefits received from this program are enormous if practiced in daily life. In general, the practice of yoga, meditation, and Spa will help bring down stress, relieve physical ailments, boost physical strength, stamina and flexibility, boost impulse control and bestow great skill in concentration and self-control. They also enhance mental clarity and boost the functioning of the immune system while improving overall blood circulation and results in healthy glowing skin and in making you feel younger. Meditation itself will help infuse a sense of balance and help bestow peace of mind and a more positive and peaceful outlook on life.

Schedule

Monday
On Monday, you will wake up early to practice yoga and meditation while getting an introduction to these two concepts. After the introduction, you will get a short break to eat some fresh fruits and drink tea. Then you will have breakfast and relax a little until lunch time. After lunch and some free time to chill, you will start afternoon yoga and meditation sessions. In the evening, you will once again get a break and enjoy some fresh fruits with tea.

Tuesday to Friday
From Tuesday to Friday, you will follow the same routine through which you can get more training in yoga and meditation. You will start the morning with a yoga and meditation session. After the morning session, you will get a break to enjoy some fresh fruits and tea. After breakfast, you will get some free time where you can relax further and make your body and mind ready for the afternoon yoga and meditation session. After lunch followed by some free time, you will then commence the afternoon yoga and meditation session. The session would end followed by the serving of some fresh fruits and tea. The free time is all yours to get rid of your busy lifestyle and to enjoy the tranquility you obtained from yoga and meditation.

It is important to note, this schedule can be changed and/or amended depending on weather conditions, local conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Please note, volunteers not attending any program the following week are required to check out of their accommodation during the day on Saturday.

Important note:
The Yoga and Meditation Week is offered as an extension to your program duration. This means that if you want to volunteer for 2 weeks and you add the introduction week to your itinerary, you’ll be hosted by the local team for a total of 3 weeks.

If you are planning to join the Turtle Conservation project after the Yoga and Meditation Week, as your transfer from Ubud to Nusa Penida after your Introduction Week will be required, there will be a transfer fee of US$50 which will be added to your file. This will also include your boat ticket.