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Designed to bring relief to the millions of people suffering from any number of forms of insomnia, sleep deprivation, migraine, chronic pain and/or stress, Yoga Sleep Therapy™ offers a specialized combination of gentle postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques to help you unwind, fall asleep, and to allow you to sleep soundly through the night.

Interweaving Hatha Yoga, Qigong, Yin Yoga, restorative practices and creative dreamwork, Yoga Sleep Therapy™ is at the cutting-edge of holistic health science and complimentary medicine yet remains accesible to the complete beginner. At it's core is iRest Yoga Nidra, a profound meditative practice that leads to lasting psychological, physical and spiritual well-being and supports you being at ease in every life circumstance. Evidence-based research has shown the effectiveness of iRest in treating hypertension, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders and chemical dependency. Its far-reaching benefits are employed by the U.S. military in the treatment of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as by Montessori Schools in helping children to express their emotions and build a healthy sense of self.

Additionally, Yoga Sleep Therapy™ brings awareness to the behavioral patterns that prevent us from accessing long-lasting peace. Yoga Sleep Therapy™ helps you to establish positive routines to quiet the mind, relieve the body, and to uncover and flush out the roots of suffering, allowing you to heal and access complete restoration throughout your day and night, adding years to your life and life to your years.

This groundbreaking and one-of-a-kind retreat will teach you Yoga Sleep Therapy™ as a transformative and integrative healing approach that can be used in personal practice, yoga classes, and clinical and medical settings. You will

	•	learn practical morning and bedtime routines to promote optimum relaxation and self-healing while inviting sleep naturally
	•	release tension and calm the nerves via guided relaxation, visualization and body scanning practices
	•	integrate ancient & contemporary Yoga & Qigong techniques to develop resiliency and self-regulation
	•	address lifestyle choices that support sleep and what to do when waking during the night
	•	engage in stimulating discussion, question & answer and journaling exercises
	•	harness the restorative power of a peaceful, integrated sleep, dream and waking life

As is customary with Asian Yoga Holidays retreats, group size is limited to 12 people only. We like to keep our retreats personal and ensure that each participant gets sufficient individual attention both on and off the yoga mat.


This Integrative Yoga Detox Retreat includes:

	•	Initial private consultation with Nick, the retreat leader
	•	Two daily group Yoga Sleep Therapy™ classes (2 x 90 mins., Thursday 26 April - Sunday 30 April 2012)
	•	Daily early-evening Nidra Yoga session (30 mins.)
	•	Daily talks, satsang, Q&A sessions (60 mins.)
	•	Daily meditation class (mantras, music & sounds) (30 mins.)
	•	Complimentary use of COMO Shambhala Estate Facilities: Swimming Pools, Steam, Sauna, Gym, Meditation Lounges & Pavilions
	•	Complimentary 60-minutes COMO Shambhala massage (1 time/person)
	•	5 nights accommodation
	•	Services of Personal Assistant
	•	Wednesday evening vegetarian gourmet welcome dinner (25 April 2012 - day of arrival)
	•	Full board – 3 delicious, healthy, organic, home-made meals daily
	•	Daily replenished fruit basket, drinking water, herbal teas
	•	Return airport transfers from Bali International Airport (DPS)

Awards:

	•	Top 5 Best Overseas Health & Wellness Category, Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List (2011)
	•	Best Spa Retreat (Overseas), Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Spa Awards (2011)
	•	50 All Time Favourite Hotels, The Telegraph Newspaper (UK) (2011)
	•	Best Spa, Condé Nast Traveler (Spain) Gold List (2011)
	•	Best Hotel for Leisure Facilities, Condé Nast Traveller Gold List (2011)
	•	Best Hotel for Ambience & Design, Condé Nast Traveller Gold List (2011)
	•	Best Wellness Retreat, Spa Asia Crystal Award (2010)
	•	Best Destination Spa, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Awards (2010)
	•	Top 10 Amazing Pools in the World, Trip Advisor (2010)
	•	Best Wellness Retreat, Spa Asia Crystal Award (2009)
	•	Best Boutique Spa, Spa Finder's Readers Choice Awards (2009)

Return on Investment:
Relaxed, Inspired, and Revitalized.
Not only will you feel profoundly relaxed, but you will go home equipped with a set of techniques that will allow you to maintain your newly acquired level of introspection, balance, and genuine well-being.

About COMO Shambhala Estate

COMO Shambhala Estate (CSE) is a residential health retreat that promises total commitment to the pursuit of personal potential and improved wellbeing, fusing holistic wellness with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional villa accommodation. Uniquely located on the banks of the pristine Ayung river close to a natural spring, CSE is a mere 15 minutes north of Ubud, a small but lively town that is regarded as Bali's cultural hub.

Design and architecture were overseen by Cheong Yew Kuan, the man who designed the original Begawan Giri, and accommodation at the Estate is among the most spacious of its kind. CSE unites Asian and European influences, high-spec fixtures, handmade furniture, Indonesian artefacts and architectural details that exude the spirit of the region. Wherever possible local stone, wood, and traditional Alang-Alang roofing were used to create an environmentally sound and aesthetically pleasing building style. Each Residence is uniquely private, and no two are alike.

CSE health facilities include nine treatment rooms (including two for couples), an outdoor hydrotherapy area, swimming pool, Yoga room, Pilates studio and a separate male/female steam and sauna, a fully equipped gym with dramatic views, and consultation rooms. The Water Garden – made up of a steam, hot tub, and four pavilions, each with expansive rest areas and outdoor baths and showers – occupies a hidden zone above the river. All CSE facilities utilize water from The Source, a natural spring revered by locals for its healing properties.

Transfer Time: 60 minutes from Bali International Airport (DPS)

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COMO Spa Cuisine

Food lies at the very heart of healthy living – the right amount of good quality nutrition results in abundant energy, increased wellbeing, and enhanced clarity and focus. Having recognized the intimate connection between appropriate food intake and quality of life, healthy delicious eating is a big part of any guest's stay at CSE.

Almost all produce is organic, locally sourced, and delivered from field to table with minimum delay. Moreover, COMO's executive chefs have made it a priority to use little salt, no refined flours and sugars, and instead emphasize raw living foods rich in enzymes.

CSE's executive chefs are committed to:

	•	Satisfy your eyes, your palate and your emotions with sublime culinary creations.
	•	Educate you about the benefits of a diet consisting primarily of plant-based, "live" foods.
	•	Show you that eating for health can be tasty and deeply fulfilling!

To download a sample breakfast menu, click here (PDF, 37 KB)

Testimonials:

"I loved the location, absolutely incredible! Gorgeous rooms and amazing raw food. Like heaven has landed right on earth."
(Marc LeMaitre, Paris)

"CSE nails what I want in an escape - luxurious unique surroundings, architecture sympathetic to the natural landscape (the grounds are stunning), healthy AND delicious food, stylish yet understated interiors, great service, amazing spa, and range of complimentary activities such as yoga, estate walks etc. to help you feel good inside and out."
(Jo Parker, Melbourne)

"A haven for dharma-seekers. Head-clearing lime ginger tea, waterfall gardens spewing sacred water, fire pits blazing after dark. And arguably most important of all, you're treated like a resident, not a guest."
(Chip Conley, Founder and CEO of Joie de Vivre Hospitality)

"What a great property! - Well cared with a fine touch of local yet trendy style. We were greeted and treated as privileged guests, not just cold room numbers. Spa, food, and staff were outstanding too."
(Amy Tzung, Taiwan)

• Address: COMO Shambhala Estate, Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
• GPS: S 8° 27' 02.71", E 115° 14' 10.64"
• Contact: discover@asianyogaholidays.com, +66 (0)83 393 90 21
• Hospitality Partner Website: www.cse.como.bz

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Nick Atlas

Nick Atlas is an RYT/IYF and Yoga Alliance 500-hour certified Yoga Instructor with additional training in Qigong, Tantra, Dance/Movement Therapy, Mindfulness meditation and Yoga Nidra. An award-winning visual artist, professional photographer, author, musician, DJ, gardener/naturalist, wilderness guide, Reiki/Qi healer and avid dream-traveler with over ten years experience in the healing arts, he is widely regarded as a teacher's teacher. In 2010 Nick established the School for Mind & Nature, a research center dedicated to the advancement of mind/body arts & sciences.

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After graduating from Emory University with a degree in social-psychology, Nick spent several years as a professional photographer documenting tribal communication and ritualism at music festivals throughout North America prior to receiving the bulk of his mind/body education in India and Thailand. To date he's traveled to over twenty-five countries and forty-nine US states honoring the work of an overwhelming number of gifted healers, swamis and shamans, and has served as a faculty assistant to some of the world's foremost spiritual masters. In particular he is proud to honor the work of Toni Bergins, Roger Jahnke, Jack Kornfield, Bobby McFerrin, Dr. Richard Miller, Stephen Spyrit, Swami Vivekananda Saraswati, Ken Cohen and Paulie Zink.

In 2010 Nick established The School for Mind & Nature, a research center dedicated to the advancement of mind/body arts & sciences as universally-accredited forms of preventative and complimentary medicine, as well as prescriptions for the conscious evolution of humankind in the 21st century.

Having facilitated an extensive array of Mind/Body modalities as an instructor and faculty member at some of the world's most renown spiritual resorts such as Canyon Ranch, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and the Omega Institute, Nick is a dedicated and passionate practitioner and teacher, looking back at over ten years of experience in the healing arts and consciousness studies. Nick anticipates sharing his knowledge, wisdom, unbelievable stories and vast experience and looks forward to learning with you as you become your own master.

Testimonials

Date	Comment
2 June 2011	"I have been lucky enough to get to know and take yoga with Nick for the last six months.  To say he is gifted doesn't begin to tell the story. I loved his Yoga Sleep Therapy class and slept like a baby!" (Barbara, San Francisco)
11 Feb. 2011	"Your yoga sessions were a revelation and I have not seen anything comparable." (Steve, New York City)
8 July 2010	"I've been practicing yoga & meditation for over fifteen years and have a lot of great teachers but you're the best. I love how your approach is so different and complete, much more than just postures. I don't know what it is, but something inside of me has shifted." (Betsy, Western Massachusetts)
23 June 2010	"I remember you kept telling us throughout the practice that the more we "gave ourselves" to the dance, the deeper we would go – the more we would receive. That resonated with me, and I allowed myself to totally surrender to the movement. It was an unexpected breakthrough in healing my issues with trust. Thank you for creating the sacred space and atmosphere for an experience like this to unfold." (Shanti, New York)

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Yoga Sleep Therapy™ with Nick Atlas (25 - 30 April 2012)


Occupancy & Rates (all prices per person)

Single (Garden Room) - 3'590 USD	Single (Terrace Suite) - 3'690 USD	Single (Estate Suite) - 5'340 USD
Single (COMO Shambhala Suite) - 7'990 USD
Double (Garden Room) - 2'990 USD	Double (Terrace Suite) - 3'320 USD	Double (Estate Suite) - 3'820 USD
Double (COMO Shambhala Suite) - 5'260 USD

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	Please ensure that you fully read and understand the terms and conditions outlined below, as they define both parties' rights, responsibilities, and obligations. 1. Contract The following terms and conditions in addition to the general information published on the website www.asianyogaholidays.com form the basis of the contract between you ("Client") and Asian Yoga Holidays (“Company”), 58/10 M. 8, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, THAILAND. Your contact is with Asian Yoga Holidays, either by electronic mail or via phone. The contract between you and the Company comes into existence once the specified deposit has been paid and you have received a written confirmation and acceptance of your booking via electronic mail. If a Client books for a third party, the Client takes on full legal and financial responsibility for the ensuing contract with the Company. All terms and conditions stated herein will automatically apply to the third party in the same way they apply to the Client who is making the bookings. If a Client has any special requests that go beyond the services included in the package he/she is booking, the Company will endeavour to assist the Client but is not obliged to do so. Additional costs arising from the Client's special request will be borne by the Client. 2. Payment, Deposits & Cancellations a) All prices are quoted in American Dollars (USD) and are inclusive of government & service tax. b) A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total package cost per person is required to hold a reservation and secure a booking. c) Payment schedule and cancellation terms: A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total package cost per person is due in the moment of booking and must arrive at the Company's account within 4 days of booking. Full payment must be received no less than 60 days prior to the scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat. If a booking is made within 60 days of the scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat full payment is required at the time of booking. Once full payments are received we will issue a confirmation receipt detailing the package components. Please review the invoice and notify the Company of any errors or changes. We cannot accept any responsibility/liability of errors or inaccuracies, if we are not notified within 15 days of confirmation invoice issuance. Any cancellation must be made in writing (electronic mail). The cancellation will take effect from the day the written confirmation is received. The following scale of charges will be payable depending on when the notification of cancellation is received. - prior to 61 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 25% of total holiday/retreat cost - 60-30 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 60% of total holiday/retreat cost - less than 30 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 100% of total holiday/retreat cost (including no show) 3. Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat Package Rates, Pricing Guarantee In today’s global economy, currency fluctuations and fuel price changes are frequent and unpredictable. The Company therefore reserves the right to alter the published prices prior to booking. Once a booking has been made the Company reserves the right to alter the price as a result of foreign government action (including, but not limited to, changes in the rate of VAT and any other duties or levies, exchange rate fluctuations or increases in transportation costs). If the alteration results in an increase of more than 15% of the original cost quoted, the Client may cancel the booking and obtain a full refund, less an administration fee of 100 USD per person and transaction costs. In the event of an increase, an amended email will be sent to the Client and the difference will have to be settled within 7 days. The Company will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the package price and only amounts exceeding 2% will be passed on to the Client. No increase will be made within 30 days of scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat. In the rare event that a Yoga Holiday or Yoga Retreat package bought by the Client is subsequently sold or offered at a discounted price, the Company will be under no obligation to refund the difference in price. 4. Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat Package Descriptions, Website Accuracy The information about the Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat packages featured on our website and in our marketing materials are given in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication. We rigorously check the accuracy of our information supplied on our web site and brochures. However, it may also prove necessary for the Company to vary or modify a package itinerary or its contents due to local prevailing conditions. The Client agrees to such necessary variations or modifications being made and also agrees to be bound by the decision of the Yoga Holiday/Retreat Coordinator or representative appointed by the Company. 5. Booking Changes & Cancellation by Asian Yoga Holidays We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you at the time of booking. On rare occasions changes do have to be made, and we reserve the right to make these. Most of these changes are minor. However, if we consider them significant changes we will do our best to advise you as soon as possible if there is time. Yoga Holidays & Yoga Retreats need minimum numbers to proceed. If the package arrangement is cancelled because the minimum number of participants required hasn't been reached by the specified deadline, we will inform you in writing within the period indicated in the description of the package and reimburse all monies received (including the non-refundable deposit paid at the time of booking), less applicable transaction costs. If a teacher is unable to come due to last minute accident / illness, we will find a suitable and similarly competent replacement. 6. Curtailment & Unused Services No refund or compensation will be paid by the Company for any unused accommodation, meals, holidays, retreats, services, transportation or other features included in the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. Clients who do not complete a Yoga Holiday/Retreat for any reason whatsoever, will not be refunded for a portion or the remainder of the package booked. 7. Force Majeure The Company accepts no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of any loss or damage or alterations, delays or changes arising from (including, but not limited to) unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond its control, such as war, or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes including air traffic control disputes, terrorist activity, political unrest, change in government regulations, natural and nuclear disaster, floods, fire and adverse weather conditions, technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports. 8. Responsibilities of the Client a) Health. All clients participating in a Yoga Holiday/Retreat must be in reasonably good health and not have any medical history of mental disorders (schizophrenia), heart failures, lung disorders, epilepsy, or recent surgery and agree to discontinue the Yoga Holiday/Retreat if any serious medical condition arises during the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. It is understood that under no circumstances whatsoever the Company can be held responsible for health issues of a Client. It is recommended that the Client advises the Company of any health conditions in the moment of booking, and that he/she carries sufficient medication for any medical conditions. b) Travel Documents. It is the Client's sole responsibility to ensure that all necessary travel documents such as passports (minimum 6 month prior expiration date) and appropriate entry Visas if applicable are obtained and are valid. The Company cannot accept any responsibility should you be denied access into a country. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results to fines, cost, cancellation charges, or any other penalties imposed to the Company, you will be responsible to reimburse those charges to the Company. c) Insurance. It is the Client's sole responsibility to ensure that he/she has adequate insurance cover. It is a condition of booking a Yoga Holiday/Retreat that the Client has taken out adequate insurance against such risks as (including, but not limited to) medical costs, personal accident risks, personal liability and legal expenses. d) Right Conduct. The Company makes every effort to ensure the highest standards of yoga etiquette and safety. However, Clients are reminded that they take part in a Yoga Holiday/Retreat at their own risk and that they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times, in accordance with all recognized yoga practices and procedures and take proper responsibility for their own safety. The Company reserves the right to require to withdraw from the Yoga Holiday/Retreat any person whose actions or conduct is considered by the Company in it’s absolute discretion to be incompatible with the comfort and safety of the Company’s other Clients or to be offensive to them. In the event of such misconduct, no liability whatsoever will be owed to that Client by the Company upon withdrawal from the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. 9. Jurisdiction This agreement shall be governed by Thai law and be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Thai Courts. I hereby certify and acknowledge that I understand that my acceptance on a Yoga Holiday/Retreat organized and carried out by Asian Yoga Holidays (“Company”), 58/10 M. 8, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, THAILAND is predicated on my assurance that I am physically fit to engage in a Yoga Holiday/Retreat with exercise and traveling. I fully understand the risk of yoga exercise, of living and/or traveling through a foreign country and the possible dangers arising from the forces of nature, and I am prepared to assume such a risk. In order for the Company to accept me as a member of the aforementioned Yoga Holiday/Retreat, I hereby release and absolve the Company, its agents, employees and invitees thereof from any and all damages resulting from death or personal injuries, including loss of services, which I may sustain on account of, arising from, or in connection with the aforementioned Yoga Holiday/Retreat or from the ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any automobile, ship, boat, sport and water sport equipment or otherwise. I further understand that the remoteness of the destination, local custom and/or prevailing weather conditions may cause minor inconvenience or modification to portions of the Yoga Holiday/Retreat, and the Company reserves the right to modify and/or cancel any arrangements due to unfavourable weather conditions and/or technical difficulties. This liability waiver contract signed by me is entirely subject to the terms and conditions above, which have been read, understood, and unconditionally agreed to. I further agree to strictly observe and comply with the additional terms and obligations that Asian Yoga Holidays or any of its employees may deem necessary or needful during the course of the Yoga Holiday/Retreat.
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