Northwestern Bali
Held by the Flow
A 7-day retreat in northern Bali — somatic yoga, aqua yoga, meditation, sharing circles, Balinese water rituals and island activities for up to 8 souls.
A week to decompose into softness. To let water teach you viscerally what your mind has been trying to grasp. Connecting to your inner wisdom and intuition in wild nature.
A note
You learned holding it all together. Now it's time to let water hold you — and soften into your power.
We gather in northwestern Bali to dissolve old patterns of holding. Through water, stillness, and the gentle witness of a small group, you are invited to reconnect with your intuition and your deeper knowing.
For one week we are coming together in community to receive nourishment and surrender to the flow of life. Letting go control can feel scary at times — especially when we are finding ourselves in between versions of ourselves or on a new path of life.
The retreat supports you to find safety within, (re-)establishing trust in your soul’s path and the Divine as your North star, celebrating life.
The Retreat · Bali
Let water be your guide.
For seven days we live in a beautiful villa in the lush green hills of Northwestern Bali. Mornings begin in stillness and gentle yoga practices; the rest of the day unfolds around simple yet profound teachings, community connection, exploring different bodies of water on the island, traditional Balinese rituals and healing.
The week is shaped for those releasing an old version of themselves — gently, without urgency. We hold a group of no more than eight.
- Place
- Northwestern Bali
- Circle
- Up to 8 souls
- Practices
- Somatic yoga, aqua yoga, meditation, rituals
The Week, in Detail
What is offered.
01Yoga and meditation classes
Mornings open with slow, somatic yoga and meditation in the open-air shala as well as aqua yoga in the pool. Held by Joanna and Gerti, made for sensitive nervous systems. Times of sacred silence support a deeper reconnection with yourself.
02Two vegetarian meals and a fresh snack each day
Breakfast and dinner prepared by an excellent team from local produce, with a fresh snack in between. Vegetarian by default, with attention to any dietary needs you share in advance. Throughout the week we will receive a mix of Western and Indonesian cuisine prepared in the restaurants of our Retreat Village with love and care.
03Ensuite room in a shared villa
Shared twin and double bedrooms in a quiet villa in the hills of Northwestern Bali, each room with its own ensuite bathroom. Private rooms in a separate house are available on request.
04Sharing & connection circles
A small, held space to speak and to listen. No pressure to share, no performance. Guiding questions to allow for deeper reflections and connection.
05Teachings
Embrace life and water as your teachers. Receive Balinese wisdom from the priest couple Jero Putri and Jero San, and teachings on emotional capacity and somatic body wisdom from Joanna. Gerti invites you to meet your body through water and touch, and Tibi's live music and sound create a space where the mind can rest and the heart can open. Learning from each other is part of the teaching too. There is space throughout to reflect and let it all land in everyday life.
06Waterfall excursion
A day at a waterfall in the North — where the river drops over volcanic stone. We explore different qualities of water, from softness and nourishment to power and pure life force. If your spirit is adventurous you can try out being 'Held by the Flow' in a quite literal sense.
07Balinese Water Purification and Energetic Healing
A water purification and energy healing ritual by a local Balinese priest couple. Traditional offerings are being made and explained, prayers spoken and what no longer belongs can be gently released. A re-alignment with your natural blueprint.
08Ocean time, coral reforestation & snorkeling with dolphins
An afternoon on the north coast with a local conservation project — snorkelling, and planting baby corals onto reef structures in an underwater art gallery — restoring an ecosystem in the ocean. Getting up early in the morning to observe — and potentially snorkel with — pods of dolphins in a gentle, non-intrusive way.
09Airport transfers on retreat days
Private transfer from Denpasar airport on arrival day, and back on departure day. About four hours each way, in air-conditioned comfort.
10Many more surprises
The flow of the week holds space for the unexpected — spontaneous moments, small gifts and experiences we'll discover together along the way.
Is this for you?
This retreat is for you
- 01
You are often the one everyone leans on, but rarely the one being supported.
- 02
You have learned to trust your mind, yet trust life and feel more aliveness again.
- 03
Water, ceremony, and the spiritual heart of Bali are calling you.
- 04
You are tired of being strong all the time.
- 05
You no longer want another escape, but depth and real change.
- 06
You are navigating a transition in your work, relationships, purpose, or identity.
- 07
You are ready to soften, listen, and let yourself be guided.
It may not be for you if…
It may not be for you if you are in acute psychological, emotional or physical crisis, as a retreat is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. It is also not for you if you are looking for a high-intensity training, certification, or holiday.
A Day, Sketched
One day of the week.
A loose shape, not a schedule. Everything is invitation. The island sets the real pace.
- 07:30
Quiet waking
Tea on the veranda. Birds, the fresh air of the morning, silence, no phones.
- 08:00
(Somatic) Yoga in the shala
A mindfully led yoga practice in one of the shalas — some mornings we move into the water for Aqua Yoga.
- 09:30
Breakfast
A different breakfast each day — fresh fruit, warm grains, sourdough bread.
- 11:00
Teachings, Balinese ritual, gentle adventures & circles
Some days bring teachings, ritual and gentle adventures — to waterfalls, the ocean or the local village. Others are left spacious for napping, journalling, swimming, hiking or simply enjoying the joy of being.
- 13:30
A fresh snack
Fruit, coconuts, a fresh snack to reenergize.
- 16:30
Self time, excursions, circles
Afternoons vary between guided excursions, group circles and spacious time to yourself — creating a balance of connection, exploration and rest.
- 18:30
Dinner
A vegetarian meal cooked from the garden and the market.
- 20:00
Meditation & closing
Intentionally sitting together for a short time to close the day, sometimes with sound, sometimes in silence. Then bed when the body asks. Sometimes: tea ceremony, singing circle by the fire, evening yoga, reflection, silence.
The House
A villa in the hills.
Open architecture, wood and stone, sunrise views to the ocean and mountains. Shared double rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or a private adjacent room on request. The villa is part of a Retreat Village with two local restaurants, a Spa, saunas and cold plunge.
The Team
Joanna
Joanna has felt a deep connection with Bali since first coming here over a decade ago. The last two years she was fortunate to call Bali her home, fascinated by the local culture of devotion and prayer. The island has supported her to connect more with the feminine energy inside of her, held by the lush green and abundance of 'Mama Bali'. She has been teaching yoga since 2017, with a focus on somatic yoga since 2025, and weaves in energetic healing and other intuitive modalities to support what is moving through the retreat. She has been organising yearly retreats since 2023 in Tenerife, Canary Islands and Djerba, Tunisia, and is looking forward to welcoming you to this untouched, precious piece of land to connect deeper to yourself.
- 8+ yrs
- Teaching yoga since 2017
- 3 yrs
- Hosting retreats since 2023
- 100s
- Students guided
The Team
Gertrud & Tibor
Nomad Lightworkers
Gertrud (Gerti) guides Aqua Yoga. Her presence is warm, intuitive and deeply grounding — a soft invitation to meet the body in water and touch.
Tibor (Tibi) weaves live music, sound and gentle bodywork into the week. His sounds create a holding field where the mind can rest and the heart can open.
Together they bring a nomadic light to the retreat — playful, sensitive and attuned to the energy of the group. Their contributions flow through the yoga, the water, the massage and the music, adding layers of care and creativity to the week.
The Team
Jero Putri & Jero San
Balinese priests
Jero Putri and Jero San are revered Balinese priests rooted deeply in the island's sacred traditions. They serve as living bridges between ancient spirituality and universal wisdom, guiding seekers on transformative journeys of healing and inner harmony through ceremony, prayer, and connection with the elements.
Jero San embodies the sacred lineage of Balinese priesthood, carrying forward ancient rituals that connect the physical and spiritual realms. Alongside him, Jero Putri brings a nurturing, intuitive presence — honoring the feminine divine and the subtle energies that flow within and around us.
Together they conduct a group cleansing ceremony for the retreat with water, energy and the elements — weaving in threads from Balinese astrology to gently release what no longer belongs and invite re-alignment with your natural blueprint.
Moments
Glimpses into past retreats.
Voices from past retreats
What stays after.
“I'm feeling more connected with myself again, my truth, my path. It helped me to manifest to open my heart and let everything in: all that is. It helped me to realize that I am loved and understood, and that there are soulmates who share the same path, each one in his individual way.”
“So grateful to experience the creation of a trustful powerful group energy. This location, the daily exercises and ceremonies were spotted so subtle, so humble and loving. Aside from that the facilitators were so open hearted and high frequency vibrating that an amazing field was opened where daily wonders and healing were joyful and nourishing. Thank you so much.”
“Like time stood still and I'm still at the retreat. I somehow detached from something there, let go of a massive burden and experienced a timeline shift. I'm somewhere in between now, in the void, where it's calm.”
If it Calls
Take the first step.
The simplest way in — send us a short message and speak with Joanna to feel if the retreat is for you. If you already feel the call, you can reserve your spot directly.
What happens after you reserve
- 01
You reserve your spot
You pay the €555 deposit securely via the secure booking link. This reserves your place in the retreat.
- 02
Personal welcome email
You will receive a personal welcome email with further details on the retreat journey, the remaining payment and anything you need to know before the retreat starts. You have the chance to ask any questions you might have.
- 03
The group begins to meet
one week before the retreat begins we will open a WhatsApp group so we can already start connecting.
At a glance
The week, at a glance.
- Timing
- Request your dates
- Next group
- February 2-9th 2026
- Location
- Northwestern Bali
- Circle size
- Up to 8 souls
- Host
- Joanna and Team
- Practices
- Somatic yoga, meditation, sharing circles, Balinese rituals
- Contribution
- €1,888 · €555 deposit reserves your place
Questions
Things you may wonder.
If something is not answered here, please write. We reply to every note.
01Is this retreat right for me?
This retreat is especially designed for people who are used to holding everything together and are ready to experience a different way of being — with more ease, space, connection, and room for the unexpected. You may be moving through a meaningful transition — leaving a job, a relationship, an old chapter, or simply a version of yourself that no longer fits. Over the course of the retreat, there’ll be time to rest, reflect and reconnect with yourself, held within a supportive and nourishing group environment. No previous yoga experience is needed, and the retreat is intentionally gentle and restorative rather than high-intensity or party-focused. The retreat is not intended to provide support for acute psychological, emotional or physical crises. Also it's not all about slowing down. We’ll go on gentle adventures together — getting out into the world, trying things, exploring, and putting some of what you’re discovering into practice. There’ll be opportunities to loosen your grip on the plan, follow your curiosity, connect with others, and experience what it feels like to move through life with more trust and ease. There’ll be space for depth, but also for laughter, play, new experiences and the simple pleasure of being somewhere beautiful with a group of people you enjoy.
02How do I get there?
You can fly into Denpasar (DPS). On the retreat arrival and departure days we arrange a private transfer to and from the villa (about four hours north). If you are arriving earlier in Bali or are leaving later please reach out and we can see if we can pick you up along the way.
03What is included in the contribution?
Six nights in a shared ensuite room, yoga and meditation classes, two vegetarian meals and a snack daily, a waterfall excursion, swimming with dolphins, contributing to a local coral reforestation project, group healing ceremony with Balinese priests, sharing circles, teachings and airport transfers on retreat days. We will have a WhatsApp group just before the retreat to be able to connect with each other and an integration call after the retreat, to integrate the learnings deeper into your every day life.
04What is not included?
Flights, travel or health insurance, visa-on-arrival fees, additional spa treatments, and any meals or excursions outside the retreat programme.
05Can I have a private room?
A limited number of private rooms are available in a separate building on request, for a supplement. Please mention it when you write and we can share more details.
06What if I have dietary needs?
Meals are vegetarian by default. We can accommodate vegan, gluten-free, most allergies as well as additional meat or fish with notice. Let us know when you book.
07What happens after I pay the deposit?
After registration you will receive a welcome email from the team with further details. One week before the retreat we open a small WhatsApp group so we can begin to meet each other.
08What is the deposit and refund policy?
A €555 deposit reserves your place. The deposit is non-refundable unless the retreat does not take place — in that case it is returned in full. After signing up with your deposit you will receive an email with details on the remaining payment.
09Will I have phone signal and wifi?
Yes, the villa has wifi. We gently invite you to keep phones away during practice, meals, and circles, as it will enable you to go deeper — but there is no rule.
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