Breathwork, Yoga and Sound shared in a heart-led & community oriented way.
Senses runs teacher trainings, retreats and classes in Sri Lanka and Bali, with pop-ups across Europe. Small groups, teachers who live the work, and a scholarship that trains locals and support charities with every event.
Trusted by 7000+ practitioners who join us every year.
A collective, leading by three principles.
Some of us hold the trainings, some run the studio, some carry the festival & the dance events.
How we all work together comes down to three principles.
HEART- LED FACILITATION
Everything we offer is led from the heart and a genuine calling to contribute to the wellbeing of people. If it doesn’t come from a real place, we don’t put it in front of you
COMMUNITY
Everywhere we go, we leave something behind for the people who live there. Sometimes is a free scholarship, sometimes a donation to a local charity.
Everything we do, is to foster community. We believe this is how a sacred business should contribute to the society.
ETHICAL APPROACH
Science where there’s science, spirit where there’s spirit. We don’t dress the practice up in language it doesn’t need, and we don’t shy from the parts that are genuinely sacred.
What we offer
Two homes and on the road
Senses lives in two places, and travels to a few more.
Europe & on the road
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What you become part of when you choose Senses
Choosing to train at Senses have an impact on local economies and changes two lives, yours and someone else's.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
We are committed to donate 10% of our profit every year to different environmental, animalistic and humanitarian charities. Local residents have a voluntary donation based policy to attend every class or event we do.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Every yoga teacher training we run funds a scholarship for a local national. This is how we leave a legacy and we contribute to the professional development of people who otherwise could not afford it.
SMALL GROUPS – REAL ATTENTION
14 students maximum for each training so you feel less like a number and more like a family member.
HELD TO A HIGHER STANDARD
Our trainings are all rated exceeding the standard requirements by yoga alliance.
Meet our current facilitators
Senses is YOU and the people that hosts what we do.
Our current space holders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you currently open to consider more teachers/retreat leaders/trainers?
Always, with some very clear requirements & standards.
Whether is Sri Lanka, Bali or Europe, you must be a local national or have a valid residency and working permit in the country we work at including a tax id and a local bank account under your name.
Retreat leaders and Teacher Trainers: To be consider to co-create with us, you must have a proven record of previously completed retreats or trainings. an active social media profile, a marketing strategy in place and a community (whatsapp/fb/other)
You can apply here: { insert teacher application form }
Can I book private yoga/breathwork/sound sessions for a retreat i am hosting somewhere else?
Yes, we offer off-site services for everything that we do and can help you bring more diverse offerings to your retreat.
Do I need prior yoga experience?
Unless specified, our yoga classes are designed for all levels, including complete beginners. Our teachers held the highest qualifications, they provide guidance and modifications to help you practice comfortably and confidently.
What should I bring to class?
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. Free water is available and there is an outdoor shower you can use. We do not have lockers.
What are your ecstatic dance policies?
We have a gently enforced no shoes, no talking, no substances, no phones policy.
STRICTLY ENFORCED no alcohol or smoking. You will be asked to leave.
All ages welcome. Kids under 12 free. No dress code. Express yourself here, feel free.
Sometimes a photographer will be present to capture some memories that are always shared with the participants. If you do not consent to be photographed, just let the photographer know and we will respect that.
What music is played at your ecstatic dance?
Music is a universal language, that’s what we believe.
We honour the whole spectrum and we have a highly curated selection of djs and space holders.
All of them have freedom to play what they feel is right for the moment, however, all of them are asked to follow this arc: A soft opening, a gentle build up, a peak moment, a slowing down, maybe an extra peak 😉 and spacious landing phase.
All of our dances have an opening ritual and a closing concert or sound journey.