A day in the life of a Yoga teacher trainee in Bali!

So what does happen on a daily basis when you're a beautiful location, learning about and studying something you're absolutely passionate about, and surrounded by like-minded friends?

5.55am - Alarm goes off

6.00am - 7.30am - Yoga class with Nicole or Mark in open-air yoga room to the sounds of Bali waking up - birds, gekkos, frogs, waves crashing in the distance, the hum of many motorbikes on the nearby highway...

7.30am - 8.30am - A walk on the beach or a refreshing dip and maybe some laps in Desa Seni's saltwater pool? Mmm ... decisions ... perhaps a fresh coconut juice!

8.30am - 9.30am - Breakfast in the lounge - tropical fruit salad, watermelon juice, ginger tea and farmers breakfast of poached eggs and home-grown veggie hash brown. All served with a smile!

9.30am - 12.30pm - Teacher training session - the most taxing part of the day!

12.30pm - 1.30pm - Lunch of home-grown salad, veggies, fish, and the most AMAZING hummous ever! Share funny stories and belly-laughs with other teacher training friends... discover mutual love of chocolate mousse with your new yoga buddies (glad to know that everyone has a sweet tooth so you won't be the only one ordering dessert!

1.30pm - 3.00pm - Free time! What to do? Study-time by the pool? Maybe a a quick surf or ride the scooter in to Seminyak for a spot of shopping. Or opt for a traditional Balinese massage or spa treatment. Decisions, decisions ...

3.00pm - 4.00pm Yin yoga class and meditation - again in the open-air yoga room with a cool afternoon sea breeze blowing. Relax on a bolster for "snuggle yoga" ....mmmmm

4.00pm-7.00pm - Teacher training session - what a great environment to learn in! Apply mosquito repellant liberally around 6pm - fortunately Desa Seni make their own natural repellant and it actually smells good (hopefully not to the mozzies!)

7.00pm-8.00pm - Dinner ... more amazing food ... more belly laughs and funny stories ... maybe dessert? The BEST chocolate brownies ever, or something more traditional like sticky black rice? This certainly ain't bootcamp!! Don't hold back!

8.00pm and onwards - reflect on a fabulous day with the perfect blend of study, yoga, relaxation, good company and food! Time for bed!