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Bali Yoga Retreat Testimonials & Reviews.
Check out Flametree’s genuine Bali yoga retreat reviews.
Including Bali meditation retreat reviews about pranayama.
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Check out Flametree’s retreat testimonials, and Bali yoga retreat reviews, including Bali meditation retreat reviews & weight loss retreat review. Plus, see how much do retreats cost, and Flametree’s easy payment packages.
Flametree’s Bali retreat gets both a yoga retreat reviews, and Bali meditation retreat reviews… because the retreat has includes both yogic practices.
Pranayama meditation is done pre-breakfast, followed by active yoga in later morning.
Then, restorative yoga is done in the later afternoon. On some evenings, there are also presentations about either yoga or meditation. For more details, see our retreat schedule.
Bali retreats, where you learn and do both yoga and pranayama meditation, have been proven by studies, to be more refreshing and relaxing than holidays.
You get a wide range of proven benefits of retreats, as well as a large dose of motivation and energy.
Plus, Flametree’s retreat is at the magical, and much loved, Pondok Pisang resort. There’s also additional rooms at the very nearby Sea Breeze and Amarta resorts.
View from the Sea Breeze resort used for Flametree retreats, including one of the 2 swimming pools available for guests. For example, one retreat attendee said: “the yoga, location, accommodation, company, & food are amazing.”
What did guests say about the September 2026 Bali retreat?
Two guests reviewed Flametree’s September 2026 Bali retreat on Google within a day of arriving home, and both gave it five stars. Between them they cover the teaching, the food, the cooking class, the tours, the accommodation, bringing a partner who doesn’t do yoga, and how little you have to organise yourself. Both reviews are public on Flametree’s Google listing, and both are reproduced below word for word, exactly as written.
Miriam McDonald, five stars, September 2026 retreat
“Just completed the September Bali Retreat. What an amazing experience at so many levels.
With Chris Lalor master yoga instructor the experience was deeply enriching and personalized for each participant.
Imagine doing yoga for 6 days with an ocean front view and the wind in your hair. Amazing.
The food at Pondak was masterful vegan/vegetarian. With a menu and dishes closely linked to their source the food was a treat for the senses and gentle on the stomach.
A cooking class was informative and consisted of local recipes that can be adapted for all locations.
Add in the friendships made and enriched.
The tour options were also carefully curated and interesting. Just a little more in depth than the usual commercial options.
Great support from Flametree throughout the experience.
Accommodation at Seabreeze was fabulous for myself and non participating partner.
Thankyou Flametree.”
Dianne Loffler, five stars, September 2026 retreat
“This retreat is a true sanctuary for the soul. The energy and vibe here are incredibly peaceful, providing the perfect safe space to completely unwind and reset.
Chris brings a wealth of experience, guiding classes with a deep intuition and passion that makes you feel supported exactly as you are. Plus Chris doesn’t just teach, she lives this life and is an amazing example of the benefits of yoga.
Stuart and Chris put in time and effort with organising the retreat and plus transport that there is literally nothing you need to do. You don’t even need to leave the resort other than for the offered half day tour. Plus three meals a day and a cooking class plus additional talks.
And being right by the ocean is pure magic—swimming in the water completely washed away my stress and grounded me.
If you are looking for a place to truly heal, rest, and reconnect, practice yoga, experience new food and learn how to be your best self and happy, I cannot recommend this retreat enough. So good I attended two his year.”
(Dianne attended two Flametree Bali retreats in 2026. Both reviews above are reproduced exactly as written, including the reviewers’ own typing.)
Do you have to organise anything yourself on a Flametree retreat?
No. Transfers, accommodation, all three meals a day, the yoga and pranayama meditation timetable, the cooking class, the evening talks and the included half day tour are all arranged for you. As Dianne Loffler put it in her September 2026 review, “there is literally nothing you need to do.” You do not even need to leave the resort unless you want to.
Can you bring a partner who doesn’t do yoga?
Yes. Partners and family can stay at the same resorts, share the meals, and join the tours without attending any classes. Miriam McDonald brought a non participating partner to the September 2026 retreat and described the Seabreeze accommodation as “fabulous for myself and non participating partner.” See the family friendly retreat options.
Do you need yoga experience to come on a Flametree retreat?
No. Beginners are welcome, and every class is taught with props so poses can be adjusted to each person. Pranayama meditation is included and needs no previous experience at all. One first time guest wrote simply: “Totally agree, thanks everyone you made my first retreat great.”
Retreat testimonials from Flametree’s 2024 Easter retreat
At the most recent retreat at Pondok Pisang, at Easter 2024, here are just some of the very appreciative comments people wrote to me (Chris Lalor), about.
Each of the lines below is from one individual person who attended the recent yoga and meditation retreat, and then put their comment to me in their own handwriting. (I’m happy to send you a copy if you wish).
- “Fantastic experience. Thanks.”
- “What a fabulous, relaxing retreat. Thanks.”
- “Thanks so much for your excellent care and teaching.”
- “An amazing retreat. Heartfelt gratitude.”
- “Thank you for all your fabulous teaching.”
- “Your teachings have been so wonderful. I will never forget what you’ve done for me.”
- “Loved the retreat so much.”
- “Thank you for all your guidance and teaching.”
- “Many thanks again for a wonderful retreat.”
- “Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous.”
- “Loved the retreat so much”.
There were also other very appreciative and positive comments given to me that are specific to the particular retreat attendees.
Below, see additional and genuine retreat testimonials about Flametree
What have guests said after earlier Flametree Bali retreats?
Below, you can see reviews from an earlier Flametree Bali retreat. For the newest reviews, see the September 2026 retreat section above.
It was at the same resorts, and taught by the same teacher (Chris), as the September 2026 retreat reviewed above, and as our upcoming retreats.
Each of the 4 separate comments below is on our WhatsApp group, from our most recent retreat.
- It was an excellent Flametree retreat with a wonderful diverse group once again! The delicious vegan food lived up to all my expectations and more! Thank you…
- Thanks for everything. Was absolutely terrific was to spend a week with fantastic yoga, delicious food, and fabulous people🙏🥥🧘♀
- I agree with the other comments. I also loved the close access to a beautiful beach that offered swimming and snorkelling experiences. This complimented the fantastic food , yoga and people that helped create a fabulous yoga retreat. Thank you
- Totally agree, thanks everyone you made my first retreat great.
So, if you like these retreat testimonials, please see the next retreat dates below, and make a very low cost, refundable deposit.
Where else can you read Flametree Bali retreat reviews?
Follow these links to see other recent Flametree Yoga retreat reviews.
- Several reviews of Flametree pranayama meditation classes (exactly as taught at Retreats). For example, Nico says:
- You will feel more grounded, focussed & energised by doing this practice. Thanks.”
- Retreat reviews from Flametree’s 2023 Bali yoga and meditation retreat. For instance, Helen said:
- An experience never forgotten… to be repeated again!
- Several reviews from Google and Facebook that are LIVE on those sites. Among much more, Jill says:
- ‘Great teachers Iyengar style and good for all bodies no matter how stiff.” (Jill).
- For the purposes of Bali weight loss retreat reviews, a long review by a student who lost 30 kilos in 12 months, using typical yoga and meditation, taught by me, Chris.
- Flametree Yoga and its classes are holistic (both physical and emotional) says Salome, as she prepares to attend her third Flametree retreat.
- The story from a Flametree student of how he used Flametree classes to heal stiffness and a back injury. Among much more, he sums up by saying:
- I am now light and full of joy at the world around me. [Your] yoga fixed my back and my head!
- A long, very appreciative review of my teaching by a student currently doing online classes (and now teacher training), from a remote area. She said in an email to me:
- Your classes have made a big positive difference to me through your patient, humorous and concise teaching.
- Gillian, who’s been to several retreats at the same Pondok Pisang resort in the video above, also says:
- The yoga, location, accommodation, company, & food are amazing.
How much do retreats cost?
The prices depends on the number of stars, yoga quality & amount, & hassle, you want. Inclusions vary over teaching fee, accommodation, food, transfers, tours. Flights are up to you. Studios get group deals. For instance, AUD$275 a night, for over 4 hrs of teaching, 3 delicious meals, & delightful rooms, are good value.
To learn more about how much do retreats cost, and the retreat package options, or to pay a deposit for a retreat, see the link on upcoming retreats, below.
Flametree Yoga Bali Retreat Early Deals 2025
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Flametree Yoga Pondok Pisang Retreat Resort In Bali
Those writing our yoga retreat testimonials love what you see in the video.
In this short video, you can see some of the other reasons behind Flametree’s enthusiastic retreat testimonials.
Or, to see how much do retreats cost, use the orange links on Flametree’s current retreat.
Paying for a retreat via instalments
In one or more of Flametree’s retreats, please consider getting some of these many benefits for yourself.
Flametree retreats can be paid via a deposit and several instalments, or just bought in one payment.
Immerse yourself in yogic learning and practise, including pranayama meditation.
The benefits you’ll learn and do will flow into every corner of your life.
So, check out how much do retreats cost, and see Flametree’s affordable instalments.
Palm trees on the shore of the lotus pond lagoon in Candidasa, Bali… a short walk from Flametree’s Bali retreat.
Please put down a deposit to attend a 6 day Bali Retreat with me, Chris Lalor.
By the way, there are both shared and single room options.
Many spots are gone already, and retreats with me always sell out early.
So, if you like these retreat testimonials, please see the dates below, and make a very low cost, refundable deposit.
Please don’t miss out.
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Chris demonstrates a pranayama meditation technique
(so-called Bumble Bee Breathing, or Bhramari).
More pictures at Flametree Facebook Page.
Pranayama meditation is also a significant and powerful part of Flametree retreats. So, if want to discuss how much do retreats cost, and instalment options, then please contact us.
