Meditation Retreat Bali

There are no dates currently set for this retreat, you can however grab 6 buddies and book this retreat for a private group, this requires 7 people in total. Please contact us for more details or complete the expression of interest below 🙂

Take your meditation practice deeper with 7 Nights in tropical paradise

Join us as we immerse in a deeply rejuvenating & soul inspiring week away in tropical paradise.

We have planned for you a week of fun, adventure, quiet time, massages and spa treatments, yummy food, laughter, swimming, walking in the rice paddies and on the beach, exploring Balinese culture, dancing, yoga and workshops on cultivating a peaceful and compassionate life.

We will soak in the serene magic this beautiful island has to offer as we immerse in morning & afternoon yoga, tai chi, nia dance & meditation, engage with daily workshops focused on deepening your understanding of meditation, mindfulness and yoga, indulge in pampering and self care rituals, laze, journal, explore, relax by the pool, and maybe sip a cocktail or two as the sun sets.

The focus will be around discovering and affirming what is it to truly embody PEACE in your body and in your life as we travel through each day with an intention to open to our truest, most authentic self. We will explore peace and compassion in nourishing and uplifting ways as we relax into the beauty, support & transformational healing that such a retreat and location ultimately brings to body, mind & spirit.

Each day you will have the opportunity to also develop your own personal practice, this is your daily take home practice too to support you stay grounded back it the real world. Later in the afternoons, surrounded by the beauty & sounds of nature, you will experience the complete nurture of restorative yoga & meditation to rejuvenate the body and mind.

Whilst there will be plenty of time to practice on the retreat, we will also create lots of space for you to luxuriate, rest and rejuvenate with time for you to do as you please.

We are so excited to be sharing this very special week with you and can’t wait for it to begin!!

Your Journey Leader

Tammie Day, is an Australian counsellor and group facilitator of 17 years. She is the founder of Vibrant Women. Tammie organises retreats and workshops worldwide and has a particular interest in the positive psychology movement, Buddhism and cultivating mindfulness. Tammie is a yoga, nia dance and mindfulness teacher who tries to experience the beauty that is all around. The Balinese call this “cuci mata” to wash your eyes or to see the ordinary in a new and extraordinary way. Tammie adores Bali and feels it is her second home, and is excited to share some of it’s magic with you.

The Place

Ubud is culture, yes. It’s also home to good restaurants, cafes and streets of shops, many selling goods from the region’s artisans. The local village of Penestanan where we are staying in is home to “The Young Artists of Bali”.

Ubud’s popularity continues to grow, adding on the hoopla created by the bestselling Eat, Pray, Love.

Once we have had our fill of Hippiesville we will head on down to the beach for more massages, rest, dolphin watching, meditation and restorative yoga, deeply unwinding before heading back home.

The Space

Ubud Villa

Our Villa is located in the compound of the Bali residence of Indonesia’s famous art and craft guru Warwick Purser. Spread over a three-storey building, seven en-suite bedrooms with six double and one twin beds will accommodate us.

The Villa has many little sheltered break out areas over three levels so you can always find a quiet space to read a book or catch up and chat with a friend over coffee.

At the ground floor we will prepare your breakfast in an open-style kitchen and you will be enjoying it facing a tropical garden and a long lap pool. You will find two living rooms – one opened, one closed – and one bedroom. You can even relax at the sauna, which is quite exceptional in Bali.

The first floor gathers three bedrooms – two double and one twin – three salons and a opened terrace. The top floor bedroom – called “The Honeymoon suite” – features a pavilion and open terrace. You will enjoy massages in a quiet atmosphere, close to heaven… On the other side of the pool a small villa houses the additional two bedrooms and small kitchen and living space.

North Bali Beach Villa

For our last three nights we will drive over the volcano to North Bali and three days at the beach.

A unique and exceptional setting on the north coast of the island of Bali strives to provide a balance of modern comfort with nature, tradition and style in harmony with the incredible beauty and traditional village life for which Northern Bali is well known. The small size and seclusion gives an intimate feel and an atmosphere of peace and tranquility… the perfect place to relax.

Just a 3 hour drive from Denpasar airport and a world away from the hustle and traffic of the South and Ubud, set on the edge of the Bali Sea against a backdrop of scenic mountain ranges, surrounded by small villages and local farms. Please note there is nothing to do whilst in North Bali, no shops or cafes, really nothing, its perfect

Relax by the swimming pool, or workout on the gym equipment or read in the one of the spacious day beds. Have a massage or just do nothing and stare out to sea. North Bali has black stone beaches which can be difficult to walk on sometimes and the ocean can be too wild for swimming but don’t fear we have an enormous swimming pool overlooking the ocean for you and you will experience stunning sunrises and sunsets over the sea and fall asleep to soft, rolling waves. We will dine on the terrace overlooking the ocean. Truly heaven on earth.

Our life-enriching program includes:

Yoga Asanas: Increase flexibility, tone muscles, strength and cleanses all the internal organs of the body, bringing about balance and harmony. Calm the mind and reduce stress.

Chanting: Experience serene chanting of Sacred Yoga Mantras. A group meditation embraced with beautiful, melodious, singing meditation that lifts the spirit and brings joy to the heart.

Yoga Philosophy: Inspiring talks from the timeless spiritual wisdom of the yoga texts. The teachings of yoga are as meaningful and relevant to us today, as they were 5000 years ago. Reconnect with who you are, gain knowledge of why you are here and what the goal of life is, improving all areas of your life.

Meditation: Learn simple and effective meditation techniques to apply in your daily life for inner peace and harmony. Meditation helps you to gain insights into your real spiritual essence, a perfect way to begin your spiritual journey.

Mindfulness: Daily practices to guide you to be in the present moment – We will have a brief refresher of the basics moving on to more in-depth mindfulness practices and research.

Relaxation and Breathing: Discover deep relaxation and breathing methods to relieve built up tension, stress and anxiety.

Nia: Inspired by the martial arts, dance arts & healing arts, Nia is a transformational movement & lifestyle practice anchored in body-centred awareness. Offering holistic conditioning and a connection to pleasure, Nia classes are suitable for every body; no experience necessary.

Tai Chi: A beautiful Heart Opening sequence that you can learn and take with you for your home practice. This sequence takes you on an enjoyable journey for better health and harmony through the power of Tai Chi.

This retreat is for you if you want to:

Immerse yourself – in one week of yoga and yoga philosophy, meditation, tai chi and Nia dance which can bring new and exciting elements to your spiritual practice.
Get a new perspective – Going to a new place creates an opportunity to experience a new landscape externally but also internally.
*Actually* meditate – When you have extended free time, it’s a lot easier to meditate. No cell phone buzzing or boss reminding you about deadlines. On retreats, it feels a lot more natural to breathe deeply and be present in the moment.
Detox digitally – One of my favourite things about a retreat is shutting off my technology. While we do have wifi, you don’t feel the need to constantly tweet, text, update Facebook or call friends. It feels good to unplug.
Relax and de-stress – Sometimes we have to be far from home to give ourselves the permission to truly relax. Being on a retreat allows you to listen to your body, rest when you need it, and be free from stress.
Replace old habits – The best way to break a bad habit is to replace it with a new healthy one. When you feel motivated you can replace unhealthy habits with conscious new behaviours that support you in being your best self.
Make new friends – Undeniably, you will meet individuals with similar interests. Even if you go alone, you have a chance to make friends with people who you might know for the rest of your life.
Appreciate home and your life more – While a week away is always nice, we often come home with a refreshed appreciation for life, feeling happier, healthier, and re-energised to jump back into your routine with new vigour. Heck, it might even feel fun.
You deserve it! – Thoreau said: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” While this quote might be on your refrigerator, chances are you make excuses about why you can’t YET. Often times the excuses are about money, time or circumstances but guess what, you deserve a break. You work hard for a reason and you can always find reasons why you should or should not do something. The key to happiness is deciding what you really want and making it happen. No excuses.

This retreat is not for you if ...

You have recently gone through a major crisis and are still very emotionally fragile – the whole experience may be too overwhelming so it may be best to wait until you have regained some inner strength (feel free to contact us if you want to discuss this)

You are seeking a therapeutic program, this is a skills development retreat with a focus on engaging with cultural activities and self care as well as spiritual practices. This does not mean that you will not experience these benefits we just want you to make sure your expectations match our program outline.

You are expecting to have individual sessions/counselling with the retreat leader, unfortunately time does not allow for this.

Your health and/or mobility prevents you from travelling to a country such as Bali. The footpaths are very uneven and there are stairs at the accommodation.

You expect Bali, a developing nation, to have all of the comforts and conveniences of a Western country. (The places we stay in are beautiful, comfortable and perfectly suited for a retreat experience but Bali is not a western country so things run differently – I guess this needs to be met with a level acceptance and understanding).

This retreat is designed to support busy women to slow down and connect with themselves, in a beautiful location, in a fun and supportive way, whilst in the company of other like-minded women. Go deeper …..

Program Itinerary

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Inclusions

7 nights’ accommodation package
7 Delicious breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners.
Opening Night 7 course dinner at Mozaic Restaurant
1 included pre booked 4 hour Spa treatments Ubud – Relaxing Massage, Body Exfoliation, Bath, Botanica Herbal Facial and Manicure or Hair Crème Bath
1 included pre booked 1 hour Massage at the beach
Meditation, Chanting, Yoga, Tai Chi, Nia – Practices to calm the mind and soothe the sympathetic nervous system.
3 Workshops on enhancing your meditation practice
Learn a daily reflective practice to take home with you
Herbal Walk and Jamu class with Nadis herbals
Purification Fire Ritual at Agni Hotra at Five Elements includes 3 course dinner
Visit to Bedugal Markets and Water Temple
Airport transfer to and from your accommodation
Tax and service fees 15.5%

Exclusions

Airfares to and from Denpasar Bali, Indonesia.
Entry and exit taxes from Indonesia – Australians are no longer required to pay for a visa on arrival to Indonesia, yay!! You can stay for 30 days.
Personal purchases
Drinks and alcohol purchase
Additional Spa treatments at Ubud Villa Massage, facials, manicure and pedicure $1
Some lunches and dinners (budget approx. $10 for lunch and $15 for dinners on these days)
Travel Insurance (which is compulsory)

What to Bring

Investment

(4 nights in Ubud – 3 nights in North Bali)

Payment Options

A $500AUD non refundable deposit will secure your place on this retreat. This deposit of $500AUD is non refundable which is why travel insurance is compulsory. The remainder is to be paid one month prior to the start of the retreat. Alternatively you can arrange a payment plan. Please see your options below.

Deposits can be paid via Direct Bank Transfer or via PayPal.

If you pay via PayPal you can use your credit card.

Direct Bank Deposit

Vibrant Women – National Australia Bank
BSB: 082810
Acct No: 876225650

For International Guests (outside of Australia) Swift Code: NATAAU3302S

Please write your name and retreat in the reference section.

PAYPAL

$500 Deposit via PayPal (3% surcharge applied) Credit Card Option

Cancellation Policy

Up until 30 days before the start of the retreat A $500AUD non refundable deposit will be retrained for 30 days or less $1000AUD will will be forfeited as this is peak season in Bali and we have had to pay to secure this accommodation well in advance, this money will not be returned to us, this is why travel insurance is compulsory.