Relish in 6 days of meditation, daily yoga practices, heartfelt experiences, ceremony and sacred disconnection nestled amidst lush bamboo forests and the soothing sounds of nature, in Bali’s cultural heart away from the bustle at a private luxury sustainable resort.
This retreat will be an intimate group immersion of like-minded souls on a journey to elevated health and wellbeing by dissolving all barriers and being open to receive. We’ll begin our days with observation, guided meditation and vigorous yoga practices in a most well-equipped yoga shala with a serene private setting positioned to offer breathtaking views of the surrounding greenery, followed by delicious breakfasts.
The Expansive Heart retreat 2024 includes daily yoga & meditation, transformational workshops, intention-setting ceremonies, consciously planned excursions, a majestic trip to a gorgeous waterfall, and lots more.
Shahad’s hatha yoga teachings weave elements from various practices and lineages primarily the Ghosh lineage. Her classes invoke deep awareness through a challenging, yet fluid journey of effort and ease through the body with precise cues, deep concentration, and an unwavering presence. Through the use of meditation, pranayama, kriya and asana as tools to hone mind-body connection you will create strength and flexibility in your body while exploring new depths on the mat.
All experiences, excursions and personally cherished guest facilitators have been consciously considered to further amplify the journey within. This journey is designed to create a harmonious balance between yoga practice, nature immersion, cultural exploration, and personal reflection. It will be a physical, mental and emotional reset and recalibration.
May it be a source of inspiration and renewal for your heart and spirit.
Please carefully read the linked cancellation and refund policy – it applies to every one, every time.
Luxury Hillside Retreat at Blue Karma Dijiwa Ubud
Room options: king-size and twin beds.
Balinese, deep-tissue, or traditional facial
Swimming pool, spa facilities, daily shuttle to Ubud center.
daily consciously planned practices along with free time to explore, rest and digest
5 x healthy breakfasts (vegetarian & vegan options available)
5 x healthy vegetarian dinners (vegan options available)
Yoga mats, blocks and bolsters are available on site along with a filtered water dispenser.
group excursion rides and tickets to tea ceremony and ancient sound healing
transportation from and to Ngurah Rai airport on retreat dates only. The venue is about 1 hr away.
complimentary tea and cake served at Botanist Restaurant between 3-5pm
prepare and taste traditional Balinese curcuma healing drink
Balinese ancestral warming balm herbal preparation
Daily shuttle services to Ubud center from 10am-6:15pm
throughout the resort
plenty of direct and connecting flights arrive in Bali
upon booking, details will be sent with contact details if you require a visa or want to arrange an e-visa on arrival beforhand. It's quick and easy
make sure to purchase travel insurance
Anything not mentioned as included
Monday June 17, 2024
You will be greeted and assisted through the check-in process by the allocated staff.
2:00pm Check-In
5:00pm Opening Ceremony
5:15-6:30pm Grounding Sunset Restorative Flow & Yoga Nidra
Nourishing Welcome Dinner
Close your eyes and open your imagination.
"At the moment of commitment, the entire universe conspires to assist you." - Goethe
Tuesday June 18, 2024
Affirm to yourself that today you will show up knowing that you made this commitment - 'sankalpa', to be here with an open heart and a curious spirit.
7:30am Morning Grounding Practice
9:30am Healthy Breakfast
11:00am Intention Setting Ceremony with Balinese Blessing
(Free Time)
6:00-7:30pm Witness the Self Excursion: Sunset Tea Temple Meditation
Zest Ubud Dinner
"Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you've got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it." - Maya Angelou
Wednesday June 19, 2024
8:00am Morning Expansive Heart Practice
9:30am Healthy Breakfast
1pm Optional Ridgewalk Ubud Hike
free time soaking in the serenity
5pm Cacao Ceremony & Ecstatic Heart Practice
Nourishing dinner
"We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us." - Rumi
Thursday June 20, 2024
7:30am Healthy Breakfast
9:00am Nature Immersion Excursion: Venture into the forest for a guided hike to the waterfall. Connect with the natural energy of the surroundings. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of the lush greenery.
free time
5pm Restorative Practice. Deepening the sense of connection.
Nourishing Dinner
"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps, hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope." - Maya Angelou
Friday June 21, 2024
8:00am Morning Ignite the Passion Within Practice
9:30am Healthy Breakfast
free time
3:30pm Heart-focused gratitude circle, expressing appreciation for the journey and each other.
5-6:30pm Sacred Release Excursion: Ancient Sound Healing
Pyramids of Chi nurturing dinner
"So often, when we feel lost, adrift in our lives, our first instinct is to look out into the distance to find the nearest shore. But that shore, that solid ground, is within us. The anchor we are searching for is connection, and it is internal." - Brené Brown
Saturday June 22, 2024
7:30am A Retreat Within Morning Practice
Intentions for taking this heart-expanding energy back into daily life.
Closing Ceremony
9:30am Healthy Breakfast
free time
12pm Checkout
"Connecting the dots of our lives, especially the ones we would rather erase or skip over, requires equal parts self-love and curiosity." - Brené Brown
