Awakening Yoga and Meditation Retreat in Ubud

🌺 Awaken Your Spirit in Bali 🌺

Join us for the Awakening Retreat in enchanting Ubud, Bali, this October 2025.

Escape to a serene private villa, a sanctuary nestled among lush forests, with the soothing melody of birdsong and the timeless beauty of Bali’s rice paddies. This is your chance to reconnect with yourself in a space of deep tranquility, far removed from the busyness of daily life.

Our villa boasts multiple sparkling swimming pools, spacious, creative rooms for solo travellers and pairs, outdoor yoga space, and ample time for rest and reflection. Explore the charms of 'old Bali'—take peaceful nature walks, savor fresh, vibrant meals at local warungs, and breathe in the sweet, tropical air.

Here’s what awaits you:
✨ Twice-daily yoga and meditation to nurture your body and calm your mind
✨ Guided reflective, embodied writing session to spark self-discovery
✨ Time for nature walks and exploring, connecting to Bali’s stunning landscape and culture
✨ Space for massage and rest, honoring your need for stillness
✨ Small-group connection, creating a warm and supportive community

This is more than a holiday—it’s a journey to awaken your inner light, surrounded by like-minded souls in one of the world’s most magical destinations. We can't wait to share our favourite part of the sacred Bali we know and love in the stunning Penestenan artist's village just outside Ubud.

📅 Spaces are limited to ensure intimacy and personal attention. Don’t wait to claim your spot!

Let Bali’s beauty and serenity inspire your transformation. 🌴✨

📩 Contact us now to secure your place and begin your journey to awakening.

Your paradise retreat is waiting. 🌺

What to Know

• Meditate in a tropical garden paradise
• Deeply nurturing yoga classes twice a day
• Yoga philosophy to enhance your life
• Opening dinner overlooking Ubud included
• Daily brunch and comfortable, fully equipped accommodation are included
• Yoga practice with experienced and kind Yoga Therapist, Dr Chandrika Gibson
• Meditation guidance with experienced counsellor and social worker Satyam Brown
• Self-reflection prompts and embodied writing activities with author and facilitator Dr Julia Lawrinson
• Optional daily massages in onsite spa
• Optional outing to water temple
• Optional outing to Pyramids of Chi for sound healing
• Flights, airport transfer, lunch and dinner not included.

Rooms

Our spectacular villa accommodation is tucked away in a shady laneway, sheltered by tropical jungle, far from the busy streets of main Ubud, yet within walking distance. Enjoy the spacious gardens, communal sitting areas, and stunning swimming pool. Massages and treatments can be booked at the onsite spa.

Choose from a single, couple, or twin share room. Each spacious room has a stunning ensuite.

King Suite

Twin Share room

Food

The surrounding neighbourhood is a foodies paradise, with a wide array of local warungs; Made's Kopi is an excellent coffee bar across the lane, within short walks through the rice paddies there are health food cafes, all nationalities of cuisine and fancy restaurants to suit every taste. Unlike most of our retreats, this one is not strictly vegetarian - you can choose what suits you best. 

For the first night we will indulge in the incredible views and delectable plant-based delights of Zest - an ideal introduction to what is possible in the modern Bali food landscape. 

Following your morning yoga and meditation practice, a generous brunch will be served in the onsite restaurant including toast, eggs, fruit, tea, coffee, juice, and your choice of Indian/Indonesian/Western options. 

We will provide a mudmap of the village showing where our favourite places for lunch and dinner are. Try the Elephant for valley views and veggie delights, or Alchemy for health food done right. Yellow Flower is possibly our idea of utopia, their nasi campur is a perennial favourite and they also do excellent chai. Wander the laneways and see what appeals, you will surely uncover a hidden gem. At the end of the path, down the famous Penestenan stairs you are within walking distance of central Ubud. Cheap, plentiful, fresh, and nourishing food options are at your fingertips. 

Walking

Expect to walk a lot and be mindful - while the retreat venue is not on a busy road, the laneway is used by buggies, scooters, dogs, ducks, and more. Surfaces can be uneven and somewhat rustic. You will need a moderate level of fitness to walk comfortably in the hilly neighbourhood, although it is always acceptable to slow down to Bali time. 

Weather

Bali is hot and humid all year around. In October it is the end of the dry season and rain is always a possibility, especially in the evenings. Expect high 20s/low 30s temperatures. Your villa is airconditioned and the pool is a welcome refresher.

Travel Tips

Book a direct flight to Denpasar and let us know your expected arrival time. A driver can be arranged so you have someone waiting with your name on a sign at the airport (expect to pay around IDR450K/AUD$45 and take approximately 2 hours drive to get to Ubud). Things change frequently however we recommend doing your Visa on Arrival online - more information will be provided in the leadup. If you are not familiar with travelling in SE Asia, rest assured it is increasingly simple and we will guide you through each step. 

Staying On

The retreat will allow you to get your bearings in Ubud, and will be an ideal way to start your holiday, if you choose to stay on. We are intending to stay for the Ubud Writers and Readers festival. Our villa is in an ideal location to walk to festival events, and we invite you to also stay if books and storytellers appeal to you. At the time of writing, the 2025 UWRF festival dates have not yet been announced. We will communicate more as soon as we know more. 

Testimonials from previous retreaters

'I met Chandrika, the host, during my yoga teacher training in 2017. She's one of the nurturing yoga mentors I feel safe with. The way she conducts the yoga class make me feel open and accessible for everyone even with the physical limitation.'

'with a little time and space, I can find my way back home to myself.'

'The journaling was my FAVOURITE part! And second being in silence for the first morning was wonderful.'

'A beautiful retreat. Very relaxing. Well facilitated and planned. I’ve already booked myself into the next one! Thank you.'

'Love Chandrika’s classes, knowledge and wisdom.'