FAQ

The best answer I have found to this question came from Rob Preece in his book, The Psychology of Buddhist Trantra, “After a two-week intensive retreat earlier this month, I was contemplating the difference between daily practice and retreat. I mentioned this to music therapist Christine Stevens and she replied, ‘It’s the difference between taking a shower and immersing yourself in a long bath.’

Daily practice – the quick morning shower – refreshes mind and body, allowing moments that restore us to stillness and well being. It’s necessary maintenance that keeps us awake.

Retreats, on the other hand, whether they focus on meditation, yoga, or other modalities, allow for deeper immersion- the long bath. Here we can sink deeply into our practice. Retreats empower us to develop our meditation skills and rewire our nervous systems, shedding habitual patterns no longer useful to us. After a good long soak

• BALI – You want to arrive in Bali at the Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport.

As of 4/29/2022 – You must be vaccinated to enter the country, or provide documentation of comorbidity illness which prevents you from being vaccinated. In addition, everyone must show a negative Covid test within 48 hours of arriving. In order to return to the US from Bali an additional negative Covid test is required.

Your passport must be valid for six months prior to arrival to Bali. All of us will get a visa on arrival (VoA). The cost is 500,000 IDR or $35. These are provided at at VoA counter at the airport. You can pay with cash or Mastercard or Visa only.

Yes, you can. However the arrangements must be made on your own and any all costs for additional time beyond the retreat dates are not included in the cost of the retreat.

There will be swimming (optional), dancing (optional).  We will be walking maybe 2 miles or more, most likely, every day.  It is not timed, and it is not a race, so you can move at your own pace, but there will be walking. The terrain is not flat or smooth. We will not be scaling mountains but we will most likely tread inclines.

• BALI – We will be in Bali during the dry season and also the tail end of tourist season. The average temperature will be between 75-85 degrees. Most sunny with a chance of showers.
• COSTA RICA – The historic average for this specific time period is Sunny 75-85 degrees. A packing list will be provided before we meet in Costa Rica.

Yes, while at the retreat center all rooms have AC.

Participants have the option to book their own private suite or a shared room. A key component for this retreat is having and taking the time to work on yourself. Reflection, awareness, and alone time are encouraged and nurtured throughout the weekend.

During the retreat we will provide 3 meals a day and unlimited beverages.

The retreat center in Bali offers a 100% vegetarian kitchen.

The type of yoga that we will be doing on this retreat is similar to that of a typical beginner’s yoga class. We will be working on building a solid foundation with basic yoga poses to create strength, open the heart, and build a sense of empowerment. We will be doing Kundalini Yoga as well as other styles.

More and more research has shown that trauma is not reserved exclusively for soldiers or survivors of violence; today trauma is more broadly defined as any experience with which we do not have the tools to deal with.
Anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, relationship stress, and health issues are often the result of unresolved trauma. The goal of a trauma-informed yoga practice is to build resiliency and establish greater self-regulation. It is about feeling safe and at-home in our bodies so that we can feel stable, have good self-esteem, and healthy relationships. A trauma-informed yoga practice is sensitive to the needs of a participant with trauma symptoms and offers them tools to feel safe, empowered, and self-regulated.

The short answer is no. We have no political or religious affiliations, and we don’t mind if you do. Over the weekend we will be discussing spiritual principles such as the idea of connecting to something outside of yourself to draw power and feel connected. Your relationship with that Source Goodness is up to you… Call it God, Jesus, Buddha, Allah, the Universe, Energy, Mother Nature, the Ocean, Divine Self, it does not matter to us. If you do not believe there is anything that is ok, too. What matters is that you are open to the message and finding a way to apply it in your own way and life.

A life coach is your advocate, and your partner to building a better more satisfying life. A life coach can help you with many things from prioritizing and organizing your life, to learning how to express your emotions and build self-esteem.

They provide resources, suggestions, encouragement, accountability, and the best part is they are objective, and their sole interest is on improving your quality of life, personally or professionally, whatever your needs may be. You will get better insight into who you are, what you want, and identify specific steps to get where you want to be. You will build skills and gain tools and resources to help you live the life you want.

Yes, both the coaches will offer times to sign up for 1:1 coaching/breathwork sessions. These additional 1:1 sessions are not included in the cost of the retreat but can be added onto the shopping cart.

Yes. Anyone who identifies as female is welcome.