9-Day Yoga, Breathwork & Embodiment Retreat in West Bali

The retreat runs for eight nights and moves between two locations. KusFarm Eco Resort in Bajera, Selemadeg, Tabanan, is the base for six nights — a working eco resort surrounded by tropical forest, near the peaceful Bajera river, with volcanoes on the horizon. The last two nights are spent at Rejuvenate Beachfront Resort, about five minutes from the Gaia Bali land, right on the ocean. The drive from Denpasar airport is roughly 2.5–3 hours through rice fields and villages.

Mornings begin with yoga at dawn — multi-style, open to beginners through to advanced, so classes are cued in layers rather than all at one level. Raphael leads breathwork sessions that include dynamic breath, Kundalini kriyas and meditation; Lisa leads embodiment and somatic work, including trauma-informed facilitation. Three specific breathwork and sound journeys are built into the schedule. There is also a shadow work session and a White Tantra initiation, music circles and voice activation.

Off-mat time is a real part of the week rather than filler. There is a guided rainforest hike, a waterfall blessing ceremony, a Balinese ceremony with the local community, and the Sacred Tree Planting Ceremony (Upacara Penanaman Pohon) at the Gaia Bali land — the site of their planned eco-village. The second venue is on the coast, so the closing days include time in the ocean and sunset rituals.

Lisa and Raphael have both trained and taught across India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Costa Rica, Bali, Portugal and Germany, with 1,000 hours of yogic training between their backgrounds. They co-founded Gaia Bali and are based on the island. The group is kept small — the stated maximum is 16, with a typical group of 12–16 — and the whole program is pitched as beginner-friendly, so a first-timer won't be out of place.

Optional add-ons include Balinese massage, osteopathic and kinesiological therapy, and individual somatic or energetic 1:1 sessions with Lisa or Raphael. A professional photographer documents the week, and there is a follow-up integration booklet plus access to Gaia Bali's online programs after you leave.

What's included

- Airport pickup and drop-off - 8 nights accommodation - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Snacks - Water, tea and coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Daily multi-style yoga class for beginners to advanced - Daily meditation classes - Three breathwork and sound journeys - Shadow work and White Tantra initiation - Music circles and voice activation - Specialised workshops - Ceremonies - Group excursions and activities - Nature hike with a trusted guide - Professional event photos - Transportation during the retreat - Wifi connection - Continuing community invitation and online programs - Ceremonial Bali blessing - Gaia Bali Spotify playlist - Supportive integration booklet - 50 USD voucher for a Gaia Bali online course - Sacred Tree Planting Ceremony (Upacara Penanaman Pohon)

What's not included

- Flights - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Balinese massages (optional add-on) - Osteopathic and kinesiological therapy (optional add-on) - Individual somatic/energetic 1:1 sessions (optional add-on)