If the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Bali is dreamy.. lush.. other worldly.. it's all true. Bali is a healing sanctuary. The people and the way they care for each other, guests, the land, and the spirit. It's for a sure a place where you can come and rest your woes and reawaken your senses to majestic living. 

This retreat is a time for you to slow your roll.. to live in the present, be wonderfully pampered with delicious meals, transformative yoga and incredible landscapes. 

low down, feel supported by earth, community, and plenty of time. from busy to spacious - from identifying with all the roles we play in the world to reconnecting with the inner most self. When there is the opportunity 

A day in the life of retreating @ soulshine

You'll wake up to.. beautiful fruit, gorgeous views and a light breakfast. We'll meditate each morning and then practice up in the sky on an open-air pavilion, while listening to the birds and sounds of nature, surrounded by green 360 degrees. (green is so healing for the eyes and soul!) 

Morning meditation + yoga. 

7am - Quiet, deeply calming early morning meditations (20-30 min practice) to tune into your quiet, innermost self. Before the rational mind has time to jump in you will access that still, intuitive place. 

Option after meditation for coffee, tea, breakfast.

8:30am - invigorating, all-levels yoga practices. Begin your day feeling grounded and empowered in your body, mind and heart. Everyday classes will be different, and will weave in strength, stretching, yoga therapeutics, chanting, and creative movement. 

Following yoga is a perfect time for journaling.. so I will offer a prompt each day and you can partake. Of course this is optional. It is all optional really.. you can do whatever you need to do, the entire time you are here :)

The rest of the day.. will offer lots of time to enjoy a great lunch, hang by the pool, or explore around Ubud. Just walking around the town, seeing temples and markets is beautiful.  There will also be options for afternoon cultural exploration - a guided temple tour, visit to sacred water temple, or scooter around to see endless fields of rice paddies.

Late afternoon - workshops including breathwork, yoga philosophy or asana (movement). 

• Breathwork is a very powerful, clarifying practice I’ve stepped into offering this year and it has been so rewarding to offer, and students have had powerful breakthrough moments with this practice. We’ll have at least 2 afternoon breathwork sessions on retreat.
• Yoga philosophy - we’ll have one afternoon class where I will share an overview of the Bhagavad Gita, and how this is a deeply practical and resourceful spiritual text at the heart of yoga. This is a much loved offering! Possibly more afternoons of yoga philosophy.
• Yoga asana workshop- at least 1 afternoon of breaking down an advanced movement posture like backbends or inversions.
• Restorative yoga at night - most evenings restorative yoga will be offered around 9pm. This is a deeply nourishing practice that helps to prepare you for deep sleep, and is much loved on retreats.

Evenings will be lovely dinners by the pool, great conversation, and relaxation. There is plenty of space to spread out, take time on your own, or hang with the group.

I will leave you with this.. Bali is where I came in 2014 to "do some yoga" and see what this buzz was all about. I had no intention of becoming a "yoga teacher" or really no idea what would come of it, but I knew my current life situation was not going in a positive direction.  I spent 3 weeks Bali and the people, the temples, the richness of spiritual life and kindness and BEAUTY! (it is just SO beautiful everywhere) helped me remember I was not broken. I am part of the human family on this wild journey that is sometimes scary, mysterious, and amazing. But I did come to remember my place in it all, and that my health and happiness is vital if I want to contribute to the world in a sincere way. It was a super powerful trip for me, and I am so excited to have the opportunity to share this majestic space with you, especially at Soulshine!!  This will be my first time back to Bali since (I have been hosting retreats in Hawaii the last several years) and just so excited to be back. I pour my heart and soul into supporting students through the practice, hands on assists, and offering all I can through workshops, hanging out, and facilitating amazing people coming together. 

Also worth noting - I've kept this retreat to just 20 spots because I want to keep it intimate! It will likely sell out at some point as many past retreaters are excited to go to Bali together, so if you're interested,  sign up sooner than later :)

Please note: the deposit for your room is non-refundable.  Final payment is due 1 month before trip begins, and the trip is non-refundable from there. I run small, high-impact retreats and simply need to ensure I am supported to make what I do possible. Travel insurance is available to you if that's helpful. Thank you for understanding and for your support in making these dream moments come to life and for the gift of allowing me to serve and support you in thriving.