Released on: July 10, 2008, 5:48 am

Press Release Author: Nirmala Mayi

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Surfing and Yoga - the new wave combination takes off in
Balian, West Bali

Press Release Body: Content: Leslie Anne Franklin
Tel: +62 81353150379
email: spiritofshanti@live.com



The combination of yoga and surfing is a growing worldwide trend. Surfers across the
globe in almost every coastal town are starting to do yoga.

Balian, a small village in the western province of Bali, Indonesia , has been an
attraction among surfers for many years. 75% of Balian\'s visitors are surfers and
25% are tourists exploring Bali.
Seeing that a venue was missing where surfers and tourists could do yoga in Balian,
Shankari from Shankari\'s Bali Retreat decided to open the first and only yoga studio
in the area, the \'Balian Yoga Center.\'
Situated on a lush and tropical resort with 14 bungalows, and three swimming pools,
the surrounds of the Balian Yoga Center have an unforgettable spiritual ambiance.

Big surfing names of today such as Slater, Curren and Lopez all believe that yoga
contributes to their flexibility, strength and stamina on the waves. Some surfers
say a session of yoga feels similar as to having a couple of hours in the waves.
Yoga and surfing share the same timelessness. They both strengthen and cleanse the
human energy system. Each tones the body and relaxes the mind.

Warm ups before hitting the waves these days is not just a few push ups and hand to
toes stretches. Most surfers will now do \'salutes to the sun\' (a famous sequence of
yoga postures) before getting into the ocean.
\'I can never go into the water without doing a sun salutation first. I won\'t have a
good surf if I don\'t it\' says Piedro from Brazil, a visiting surfer to Balian. Yoga
videos for surfers, yoga books for surfers are all part of the increasing awareness
that these two strangely juxtaposed fitness activities work hand in hand.

Besides the good surfing waves, sunbathing on the beautiful palm fringed black sand
beaches, and walking around the magnificent countryside, the daily yoga classes
have now become an added attraction to the Balian list of \'things to do\'. In between
swell time, the surfers can come and iron out their tired limbs. Yoga is also a
great way for non surfing partners to have a bit of social activity in the area as
well.


The classes are given by Western certified teachers assuring a safe and professional
yoga experience.
\"We have a true cross section of people coming to classes\" says Nirmala Mayi from
Australia, who teaches at the retreat, \"but mainly surfers and their mates or
girlfriends. Surfers really appreciate a good stretch after a long session in the
waves.\"
Nirmala explains how yoga makes the body more flexible and supple. It calms the mind
and balances the nervous system and improves overall circulation.


The Balian Yoga Center brings to your surfing holiday a great mix of the benefits of
both yoga and surfing.
If you ever travel to Balian, take advantage of what\'s on offer at the Balian Yoga
Centre. A definite must if you go to the area to surf! And what\'s more, it might
improve your \'barrel ability!\'

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Shankari\'s Bali Retreat is located in Balian Beach, west of Tabanan. 1.5 hrs drive
from Kuta and a 1/2 hour drive from Tabanan along the Gilimanuk Road.
It is a hotel and retreat center for spiritual and corporate events.
For all reservations please visit the website : http://www.shankarisbaliretreat.com



For more information or for an interview:
Contact: Leslie Anne Franklin
email : spiritofshanti@live.com
Tel : +62 81353150379






Web Site: http://spiritofshanti.com

Contact Details: Shankari\'s Bali Retreat
Gilimanuk Rd
Balian
West Tabanan
Bali
Indonesia

spiritofshanti@live.com
Tel : +6281353150379