COMO Conversation: Flow and Verse

A journey of yoga and poetry

A journey of yoga and poetry

March 23rd 2025 – Experience a journey of transformation at COMO Shambhala Estate, with a COMO Conversation that combines the soothing practice of yoga with the reflective power of poetry. 

Led by yoga teacher Ashle Tan and founder of Shelf Therapy, Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana, create space for self-discovery and connection through poetry, conversation and nourishing refreshments in an inspiring natural setting. 

Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana

literacy advocate and founder of Shelf Therapy

Laksmi DeNeefe Suardana is passionate about fostering a love for reading and storytelling. Raised in Ubud and shaped by her experiences in Melbourne and Florence, she launched the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival Book Club, bringing readers together across borders. As Puteri Indonesia (Miss Indonesia) 2022, she continues to champion education and empowerment, using literature as a tool for connection and transformation.

Ashle Tan

Yoga Teacher

A passionate yoga practitioner and certified 500-hour YTT teacher, Ashle Tan has dedicated her journey to guiding others in mindful movement and self-discovery. With a background in seamless, graceful flows and precise alignment, she creates a welcoming space for students to connect with themselves on and off the mat. A free spirit at heart, she believes in the balance of strength and softness, seriousness and light-heartedness, making her sessions both grounding and inspiring.

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