EMBODIED NATURE RETREAT
BALIAN, BALI | JULY 21—26, 2025
WITH JAC KELEHER & CATHERINE CRANE
A WEEK LONG RETREAT, NESTLED ON THE RIVERS EDGE IN THE RAINFOREST JUNGLE OF BALIAN, BALI —
TO UNRAVEL YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM, RE-CONNECT TO YOUR WILD & AUTHENTIC SELF AND EMERGE FEELING WHOLE-HEARTEDLY EMBODIED WITHIN YOUR TRUE NATURE.
THIS TRANSFORMATIVE AND EXPERIENTIAL WEEK LONG RETREAT HELD IN THE BEAUTIFUL JUNGLE SANCTUARY ‘YAMA’ ON THE SACRED BALIAN RIVER, BALI — IS A WHOLE WEEK JUST FOR YOU —
WEAVING TOGETHER TWO OF LIFE’S GREATEST TEACHERS — NATURE AND THE SELF, THIS RETREAT IS A JOURNEY INTO THE WILDERNESS OF YOUR INNER & OUTER WORLDS THROUGH EXPLORING THE DEEP WISDOM OF NATURE & DAOIST PHILOSOPHY, SOMATIC EMBODIMENT, TRADITIONAL TANTRIC PRACTICES, UNDERSTANDING THE MAP OF YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM & HONOURING THE VAST, RICH TAPESTRY OF LIFE THROUGH CEREMONY & RITUAL.
THIS RETREAT IS A FERTILE COCOON FOR TRANSFORMATION, A UNIQUE & DIVERSE MAP THAT IS DESIGNED TO BRING YOU HOME TO YOUR MOST AUTHENTIC WAY OF BEING — SO THAT YOU MAY EMERGE AS THE MOST LUMINOUS AND MULTI-COLOURED EXPRESSION OF WHO YOU ARE.
AWAKEN A STATE OF WHOLE-HEARTED & EMBODIED PRESENCE.
JOURNEY INTO THE VAST ECO-SYSTEM OF YOUR INNER & OUTER WORLDS.
CONNECT TO THE DEEPEST SEEDS OF WISDOM WITHIN YOU.
RETURN HOME TO YOUR BODY.
THE OFFERING
6 days & 5 nights stay at boutique rainforest accommodation ‘Yama’ on sacred Balian river, Bali
Daily yoga, somatic embodiment practices, breath-work, meditation & ritual
All nourishing & organic meals handmade with love by on-site chefs with a farm to table culinary experience
Traditional Balinese water ceremony
Indulge in a range of boutique spa experiences (one traditional Balinese massage is included for each guest)
Workshops on yoga, embodiment, Tantric philosophy, understanding the wisdom & cycles of nature & 5 Element Theory (TCM)
Gift bag & retreat booklet, just for you
Sauna & ice bath for your own rejuvenating use throughout your stay
Free time to relax, be in nature & explore beautiful Bali!
THE ACCOMODATION
NESTLED AMONGST THE JUNGLE, ON THE EDGE OF BALIAN RIVER LAYS THIS QUIET, BOUTIQUE RAINFOREST RETREAT SPACE — BECKONING YOU TO REST IN NATURE.
Overlooking the holy Balian river, where many serene wellness and healing traditions were hosted amongst its sacred waters, this small resort gives a taste of barefoot luxury, and is the perfect starting point for an unforgettable Bali trip.
Seamless, attentive service and full admiration for the astonishing gifts of the natural world, Yama Balian invites both reflection and the exploration of Bali´s west coast secrets.
THE ROOMS
Yama’s 10 Rooms are carefully designed with a nod to Mediterranean style and finished with graceful Balinese touches. All rooms are located along a beautiful, central, gently sloping down garden which offers spectacular views over Balian river.
Every room opens via sliding glass doors to a lush tropical garden and features coconut and teak wood accents.
They all feature an open-air shower and private terrace with daybed, and are intimate hideaways that combine privacy with a connection to the outdoors, as well as provide an authentic Bali adventure experience for spirited travelers seeking rustic refinement.
BOOKINGS
EARLY-BIRD PRICE —
TWIN SHARE: $2050 PRIVATE ROOM: $2500
FOR BOOKINGS BY 21ST MARCH, 2025 — OR UNTIL SPOTS ARE FILLED.
FULL PRICE —
TWIN SHARE: $2300 PRIVATE ROOM: $2750
Your space on retreat is secured with a non-refundable $500 deposit via bank transfer, with the final payment due 60 days prior to the retreat start date.
Payment plans are available upon request.
FOR YOGA TEACHERS: Participation in this retreat will credit you towards 20 Hours of Continued Education (CE) with Yoga Alliance.