Resting with the Sutras Retreat/Training
Early, Early-bird (pay in full - til May 1st 2026): $1500
Earlybird (pay in full - May 1st - June 1st 2026): $1850
Regular Price: $2000
Deposit: $500
There is a moment in every student and teacher's journey when the practice deepens…
When yoga stops being something you do
and becomes something you live.
This 10-day immersion is an invitation into that space.
What is this training?
This is not a traditional Yoga Teacher Training.
It is a devotional immersion into the teachings of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali through the lens of yin yoga, meditation, chanting, and stillness.
Over ten days together in Bali, we will slow down…
We will sit with the sutras.
We will feel them in the body.
We will experience them - not just intellectually, but energetically.
This training is rooted in my signature method:
Resting with the Sutras
Where philosophy meets practice.
Who is this 10-Day Immersion for?
This training is for you if:
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You’ve practiced yoga for years and are craving to understand the philosophy behind the practice and depth beyond asana
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You want to understand the Yoga Sutras in a way that actually applies to your life
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You feel called to slow down, soften, and reconnect
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You’re a teacher who wants to offer more meaningful, intentional classes
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You’re on a healing or recovery journey and want a spiritual framework to support it
You do not need to be flexible.
You do not need to be a teacher.
You just need to be willing to listen.
What You're Learning
Over ten days in Bali, you'll learn...
What Each Day Will Look Like:
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6:30-8:30am: Morning Vinyasa Practice, 20-Minute Meditation.
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8:30-10:00am Breakfast Break
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10:00-11:00am Chanting and Yoga Nidra
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11:00-1:00pm: Patanjali's Yoga Sutras Lesson 1 & 2
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1:00pm-3:00pm Lunch + Break
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3:00-5:00pm Yin Workshop
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5:00-6:30pm Resting with the Sutras Yin Class + Meditation
Real Kirtan Experience in Bali
You won’t just practice in a classroom.
You will experience kirtan across Bali:
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Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio
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Sayuri's Healing Foods
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Kirtan with Vasudev at Svarga Loka
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Intimate home kirtans at Mindful Bali
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Multiple student-led kirtans
By the end, you won’t just understand kirtan…you will lead it
Recommended Accommodation - Budget & Balinese - Sanga Suites
A guesthouse in walking distance from the shala (five minutes) is called Sanga Suites. It does not have an on-site restaurant, but it has a shared kitchen. Previous students have stayed here and it is affordable and basic (around $20/night).
You are also welcome to book any accommodation you like!
By the end of the training, you will learn:
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How to understand and apply the Yoga Sutras in modern life
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How to teach a yin yoga class rooted in philosophy
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How to guide meditation and self-inquiry practices
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How to hold space for others in a meaningful, grounded way
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How to integrate yoga into your healing, recovery, or spiritual path
What you will leave with..
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A deeper relationship to yourself
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A clear understanding of the mind and its patterns
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Tools for meditation, emotional regulation, and inner peace
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The ability to teach or embody a Resting with the Sutras style class
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A sense of connection to something greater than yourself
Why Bali?
There is something about Bali that invites you inward.
The stillness.
The ceremony.
The devotion woven into daily life.
It is the perfect container for this work.
Meet our Teachers & Facilitators
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Alexandra
Alexandra McRobert is a yoga teacher, educator, and founder of Mindful Bali, a boutique yoga school and retreat space in Bali, Indonesia.
She began practicing yoga as a child, and completed her first 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Yandara Yoga Institute in Mexico in 2014. In 2017 she travelled to Indonesia where she completed her 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Zuna Yoga. Since then she has studied with various teachers around the world. She considers her current mentor Rolf Gates as one of her biggest teaching influences.
She specializes in yoga philosophy, vinyasa and yin yoga, meditation, chanting and kirtan, and trauma-informed teaching, with a focus on supporting women in moving forwards after addiction, burnout, and mental health challenges. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern recovery, integrating the teachings of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Buddhist philosophy into accessible, embodied practices.
Alexandra has trained over 200 yoga teachers through her 200-hour and advanced teacher training programs. She has also worked for other yoga schools on their Yoga Teacher Training faculty in Bali including Inner Yoga, Sky Yoga and Radiantly Alive. Her teaching style blends vinyasa and yin yoga with meditation, pranayama, journaling, and circle facilitation, creating spaces that are both structured and deeply personal.
As a sober woman with over seven years of recovery, Alexandra is the voice behind “Sober Yoga Girl,” a podcast and substack dedicated to helping women transform their lives through yoga and sobriety. She is also the author of Sober Yoga Girl and teaches internationally through retreats, trainings, and online programs.
Her work is rooted in the belief that yoga is not just a physical practice - but a path toward freedom, self-understanding, and inner peace.
ID
Id's journey in Yoga began in 2014, when she stepped onto the mat for her first class. From that moment on, she knew that yoga was more than just a physical practice; it was a way of life. Despite juggling work and study, she dedicated herself to exploring and deepening her practice, knowing that this was her true passion.
As her love for Yoga grew, Id made the bold decision to leave her job and focus on teaching full-time. In 2015, she completed her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Barn. Since then, she has continued to expand her knowledge, studying Yin Yoga, Kashmir Shaivism, Mantra, and Assisting on Yoga Teacher Trainings.
For Id, teaching Yoga is not just a job, but a lifelong journey of learning and growth. As she shares her knowledge with her students, she continues to learn and evolve her own practice. Her teaching philosophy can be summed up in her own words: "My teaching is my learning, my learning is my teaching"
Id's inherent Bhakti nature, passion for Yoga and dedication to her students have made her a highly respected and sought-after teacher. She inspires her students to explore their own practice and to embrace yoga as a way of life. Whether she's leading a class or practicing on her own, Id is always eager to learn and grow - and she brings that same spirit of curiosity and exploration to her teaching.
Spots are Limited to Eight Participants (Because we are a Sweet Little Boutique Shala!)
Save your spot now for the 100 Hour "Resting with the Sutras" advanced teacher training.
This is your invitation.
To step out of the noise.
To slow down.
To listen.
To return to the essence of yoga.
If you feel called to this training… trust that.
Because this is not just a course.
It’s a remembering.
PRICING:
Deposit - $500
Early, Early-bird (pay in full - now until May 1st 2026): $1500
Earlybird (pay in full - May 1st - September 1st 2026): $1850
Regular Price (September 1st onwards): $2000
* Pricing includes all classes, all course materials, daily Balinese buffet lunches, welcome dinner, farewell dinner, and dinner on Kirtan night. Pricing does not include accommodation or airport transfers.
What Our Graduates Say
Emma Kearney, UK
I found Alex and her classes by “chance” and I have to honestly say I’ve never been made to feel more welcome and instantly part of the community without being overwhelmed. No cliquey or elitist feel here unlike other Ubud places I’ve visited for yoga. The classes themselves are excellent, Alex is a natural at teaching yoga. Plus a great location and first rate facilities.