BALI RETREAT
18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2023
NZD $2,299 twin share
NZD $2,999 room to yourself
ALL bodies Bali Yoga Retreat where you will be welcomed & included, wobbles & all!
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ALL bodies Bali Yoga Retreat where you will be welcomed & included, wobbles & all! .....
Imagine the chance to REALLY get away, find space for yourself & also be with awesome people of ALL shapes and sizes!
Soaking up Bali’s magic for a week of utter bliss and have your body celebrated
In society, our everyday bodies are not represented in ‘wellness’ advertising
We don’t see ourselves in the images meant to entice you on a retreat
It’s become a monopolized visual bombardment of an unattainable, unrealistic, one kinda body type, shape, colour, and ability
and it DOES NOT INCLUDE all of us - not even CLOSE!
This can put you off or make you feel that you don’t belong
& THIS IS SO WRONG!!
I may not look exactly like you but I do represent a different image of what a ‘Yoga teacher’ usually looks like
Or what you might normally see as a Yoga Retreat host
With a wobbly belly, big boobs, a disability, & a generously sized derriere!
I’m your rebel Yogi, here to invite your unique body & mind to some Yoga retreat bliss where YOU feel you belong
Heck there are some poses I really can’t do & “meh, that’s OK, there’s enough I CAN do”
I get pissed off when my big belly gets in the way & “meh, whatever”, I’ll do it differently
There are even some days that I hate the appearance of my body to the point of tears but “meh, that passes”
I create the space & give you the guidance to learn how to “meh” and enjoy life instead!
THIS is the Journey to Body Peace…Join me on it!
I’m here to guide you to land in the soft embrace of authentic, inclusive, accessible Yoga
A practice that accepts you NO MATTER what size, shape, age, or ability you are
I make the Yoga accessible & doable for YOUR body, variations are always offered so ALL bodies can take part.
A practice that guides you to acceptance of your unique body & the stage it is at
That helps you find strength, flexibility, peace, compassion, & kindness in body AND mind
So let’s DITCH the gymnastic, competitive, image-based type of YOGA Retreat
& come together to celebrate your uniqueness
This is OUR pool at the venue…
BALI
18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2023
NZD $2,299 twin share
NZD $2,999 room to yourself
Imagine 6 nights here
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Imagine 6 nights here .....
BALI RETREAT
18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2023
NZD $2,299 twin share
NZD $2,999 room to yourself
We have this WHOLE lush resort in the palm forest, right by the ocean ALL to OURSELVES - Yep I’m clearing the space for YOU to have the BEST, most RELAXING time!
Need to know a bit more?! (I hear ya, I’m a details gal)
What to expect:
NOT contortionist Yoga for starters!!
Plenty of fun, laughs & new friends (retreat friends are spesh)
Lots of RELAXING Yoga & free poolside time I mean, seriously, are you coming just for this?!!)
REAL-BODY, doable Yoga & workshops, designed to guide you on the journey to body peace
Delicious food lovingly prepared for you
A thoughtfully designed schedule to give you enough Yoga, downtime & adventure time if you want it
Our daily rhythm looks something like this:
active & energizing Yoga class before breaky (not too early tho)
mid-morning body peace workshop - insightful, reflective & inspiring
arvo mini Yoga workshop on breathing/meditation/sleep - useful tools to take home
late arvo deeply restful Yoga class
x 3 yum meals a day, prepped & served to you. (OK, maybe you are coming just for THIS)
plenty of free time in-between to relax &/or explore the stunning magic of Bali
evening chill n chat with your new retreat friends or Zen out alone - your choice!
Optional add-ons:
on-site SPA JUST FOR US with luscious, optional, affordable, add-on spa treatments. Next Level right?! (spa menu below)
off-site island tours - can be arranged. Our schedule allows for this in the arvo & there is one full free day on Day 3 (see schedule below)
No experience needed - beginners welcome!
This retreat is for WOMEN, non-binary &/or gender-neutral ONLY
This is the view from one of the Bungalows…
You are worthy of happiness because of who you are, NOT how you look
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You are worthy of happiness because of who you are, NOT how you look .....
I will share my experience & wisdom from my own body peace journey & passion for inclusive Yoga through classes & workshops on the retreat.
You will be guided to …..
realise that your body is incredible no matter what it looks or functions like
find some joyful movement in your body no matter its shape, size, or ability
learn how to embrace & RETIRE your inner mean girl - she's done!
learn how to embrace & HIRE your inner cheerleader - it's time!
know that your body - Yes yours - is worthy of Yoga
oh & learn some valuable Yogic tools: breathing well, meditation, relaxation, mindfulness, connection -delicious!
On top of this, you will receive…
6 nights of accommodation
ALL meals planned, cooked AND cleaned up
ALL Curvylicious Body Peace Yoga classes/workshops
Community, connection, & some new retreat Yoga friends!
Opportunity to add on optional extras at the resort - massages, tours of the island - see below.
** Airfares/airport transfers/insurance/extras at the resort(spa treatments/tours) are not included in the price **
This retreat is for WOMEN, non-binary &/or gender-neutral ONLY
Our retreat schedule…
BALI RETREAT
18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2023
NZD $2,299 twin share
NZD $2,999 room to yourself
“Jennies yoga is amazing, relaxing, uplifting & DO ABLE. I want more!”
The Venue
We will stay at the LUSH Bali Mandala resort for 6 nights, a charming bungalow resort that is located in a secluded Garden of Eden by the sea
I have chosen this location in the north of Bali for it’s tranquility & peace
With lovingly designed bungalows in a typical Balinese style for a special kind of stay (see more on the venue below)
The spaciousness of the ocean & the powerful energy of Bali invite you to enjoy the magic
Did I mention that this space is ALL OURS?! We have this WHOLE lush resort in the palm forest, right by the ocean ALL to OURSELVES
Bungalows at Bali Mandala
TWO Room types:
Twin-share Bungalow NZD $2,299
Bungalow to yourself NZD $2,999
Bali Mandala consciously refrains from the use of refrigerators and air-conditioning in their rooms & chose to equip them with fans & mosquito nets instead. There is also a gorgeous natural sea breeze to help cool down. (ahhh the peace!).
“So glad I found The Adaptive Yogi, Jen is the most caring instructor ever & her classes are simply the best. Thank you Jen for making my yoga experience so beautiful and inclusive.”
Spa Menu!
Yep you are reading this right…You can choose, as an optional add-on, from the ONSITE resort’s yummy SPA Services - whaaa!!
Spa treatments are to be booked onsite only, not in advance, but they will be ready for our group!
The below prices are indicative only, calculated on exchange as at Sep 2023.
If we haven’t met…
Hi! I’m Jen!
I’m an experienced & qualified Yoga teacher & retreat facilitator passionate about the powerful practise of Yoga, including mindfulness, breathing & meditation.
I am committed to providing yoga for ALL shapes, sizes & abilities.
I live in a curvy body and also use a prosthesis device so I can live pain-free from my ankle disability. I know how to adapt yoga classes because I’ve LIVED it!
I passionately advocate diversity and inclusion, no matter what ability, size, age or state you are in, you are welcomed & catered for!
I love to invite others on a ‘journey to body peace’ through gentleness, gratitude, encouragement, & the framework of Yoga.
Yoga for All
Specialising in restorative & accessible Yoga for ALL. Inviting you - if you think you can’t ‘do Yoga’ to give it a go!
I just LOVE how a group of women gathering for a sacred retreat leave feeling connected, inspired & with new friends
I’m just a normal kiwi woman!
With an open heart and fierce passion for Yoga!
When I’m not gently & expertly guiding you to trust your inner wisdom, be in the moment, deeply relax, breathe with ease & know you are so worthy…
I love to catch as many awe-inspiring sunrises as possible!
Walking in nature & being with family & friends are my simple life’s pleasures - along with giggling, coffee & caramel slices!
I just LOVE how a group of women gathering for a sacred retreat leave feeling connected & inspired.
Prime Time TV!!
A little of my story shared on 7Sharp TVNZ where I chat about overcoming adversity & becoming a Yoga Teacher even though I felt my body was ‘not right’ for Yoga…or anything really
That all changed!
I want you know, that we ALL belong on the yoga mat!
“That class was delicious! Jen caters for every body, offering alternatives for all her movements. There is no pressure, no judgement - acceptance and love are what this gorgeous woman brings to her practice, encouraging her students to make it their own. I love this yogi - she’s my yogi! ❤️”
Here are a few easy & FREE ways to dip your toes in, try before you buy, get to know me & my Yoga style a bit more…
EXPERIENCE a Yoga class for free!
I run regular classes online & would love to offer you a complimentary class.
The classes are mini-mini-retreats where you will experience 60mins of accessible, inclusive, body peace Yoga, all from the comfort of your own home! (P.S. You can be totally incognito on Zoom, it’s heaven for an introvert!)
Sign up HERE 👇
&/or we can TALK:
You are SO welcome to have a no-obligation 15min chat with me - ANY questions at all - nothing too small or silly!
PRE-RETREAT
My sister has organised a little pre-retreat fun & a group to travel with if you arrive in Bali early & if you are flying up from Auckland, NZ on the Wednesday flight before the retreat - she will be on it to travel with.
We also have a private Facebook group - a place to meet each other, get excited together & share travel tips. We will have a pre-retreat meet & greet before we take off - you get all the invites to this once you register!
Travel tips
Our location is on the northern coast of Bali, approx a 3-hour drive from the airport in Denpasar.
The ‘hurly burly of Bali is on the southern coast where the airport is. I highly recommend having a night in the high vibe near the airport (Kuta/Seminyak/Legian/Sanur) first and getting settled with sleep & having a bit of a ‘taster’ of Bali. Then the road up to the resort goes right through Ubud - a beautiful inner island interesting town & (Ah..hem) a shopping mecca!
However, if your flight arrives early, it’s totally doable to get to the resort the same day - but keep in mind that it can be a long haul after a big flight.
The retreat officially ‘opens’ with our meet & greet opening circle at 5.30pm, so it would be really good, if possible if you could arrive & be settled in your room by late afternoon - check-in from 1pm.
Bali Mandala offer an airport transfer service that is approx NZD$40 each way depending on your time of arrival & no of people booking etc. They will be coordinating this & you can book directly with them closer to the time, or you can make your own arrangements.
Every afternoon on our schedule is free time to do what you wish, & there will also be one full free day where you can go out, see & experience a bit more of Bali.
The Bali Mandala Resort offers a number of tour options (about 15!…mountains, dolphins, waterfalls, Buddhist temples, markets, volcanoes, shopping, diving……options galore!!) at a really reasonable price - you can book these directly with them closer to the time, or make your own arrangements.
Also, I highly recommend, if possible, taking a few days after the retreat to explore Bali a little more.
And, last tip, but not least…bring a slightly empty suitcase for all the wonderful shopping!
I’ve been to Bali several times and absolutely love the place, the vibe, the people, the culture, the spirit of the place is incredible. Happy to help with recommendations if you are planning any adventures before or after the retreat.
Book Here
18 AUGUST - 24 AUGUST 2023
NZD $2,299 twin share
NZD $2,999 room to yourself
Your resort Bungalow is decorated in typical Balinese design. With a natural simplicity, tasteful furnishing, and colorful fabrics, you’ll feel the beauty of the natural environment and be really comfy!
The total of NZD$2,999 per person includes 6-nights single occupancy accommodation - all meals - plus the full retreat programme (Yoga classes and workshops).
💥Your airfares/airport transfers/insurance/extras at the resort(spa treatments/tours) are NOT included 💥
Hit the BOOK ME IN button to pay your $400 deposit to SECURE your SPOT!
The balance of payment is due 2 months before the retreat date
Bali Mandala consciously refrains from the use of refrigerators and air-conditioning in their rooms and chose to equip them with fans and mosquito nets instead. There is also a gorgeous natural sea breeze to help cool down.
You can enjoy the beauty of this tropical garden and the soothing sound of the ocean from your own spacious veranda.
Enjoy your shower in your charming Balinese outdoor restroom, the “Mandi”, while the palm trees rustle softly in the wind. Each tropical Mandi is equipped with a flush toilet, a shower with cold and warm water and a washbasin.
Friendly dragons, dolphins or other mythical creatures designed as water dispensers invite you to shower underneath the palm trees - how cool is that!.
Retreat with a friend or make a new one!
Your Bungalow to share is decorated in typical Balinese design. With a natural simplicity, tasteful furnishing, and colorful fabrics, you’ll feel the beauty of the natural environment and be really comfy!
Your Bungalow has 2 beds - one each!
The total of NZD$2,299 per person includes 6-nights twin share accommodation - all meals - plus the full retreat programme (Yoga classes and workshops).
💥Your airfares/airport transfers/insurance/extras at the resort(spa treatments/tours) are NOT included 💥
Hit the BOOK ME IN button to pay your $400 deposit to SECURE your SPOT!
The balance of payment is due 2 months before the retreat date
Bali Mandala consciously refrains from the use of refrigerators and air-conditioning in their rooms and chose to equip them with fans and mosquito nets instead. There is also a gorgeous natural sea breeze to help cool down.
You can enjoy the beauty of this tropical garden and the soothing sound of the ocean from your own spacious veranda.
Enjoy your shower in your charming Balinese outdoor restroom, the “Mandi”, while the palm trees rustle softly in the wind. Each tropical Mandi is equipped with a flush toilet, a shower with cold and warm water and a washbasin.
Friendly dragons, dolphins or other mythical creatures designed as water dispensers invite you to shower underneath the palm trees - how cool is that!.
When you hit ‘BOOK ME IN’ - you will fill in a registration form and pay only $400 deposit to secure your room!
Balance due end of June
This retreat is for WOMEN, non-binary &/or gender-neutral ONLY
Retreat FAQ's
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Hell YES! In fact it’s YOU that I REALLY want to come on this retreat! I cater for you, I show you how to take part no matter where you at and make it enjoyable for you. There is ALWAYS an option to go at the pace that suits you - no competition and no pressure
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Yes,I got you covered!
Check our fun pre-retreat page
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Nope - the resort has it all, leaving more room in your suitcase for some Bali goodies to take home!
But you are welcome to if you want.
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Abso-bloody-lutely! We will have chairs and props and ways to help with this - and alternatives instead of going all the way down - I got you covered!
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Nope! We can work around your injury and make sure you have a safe and enjoyable practice
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Yes! Although sadly, this resort is not wheelchair accessible, I found it impossible to find one that is.
Otherwise, we can work around your disability and make sure you have a safe and enjoyable practice, please contact me to talk this through.
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Me too! Believe it or not, I push through the fear and teach Yoga being an introvert - sometimes I do wonder what the heck I”m doing lol. But I’m telling you this as I GET IT!
I used to absolutely HATE women’s circles but now I see the power of them and get so much out of it.
You can spend so much downtime alone on this retreat - it’s lush! People will be nearby if you want them, or not.
All sessions are optional and I prefer to break you into smaller sharing groups, that’s if you want to share at all, there is no pressure to.
There will be options for self-reflection via journalling and simple thought as another way of expressing.
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Please get in touch via email and I am happy to try and work something out that works for us both.
I have payment plans on offer and other creative ways of making it happen!
Simply email me:
jen@theadaptiveyogi.co.nz
and put in the subject line
Bali Retreat creative finances!
And I’ll reply with some info :)
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NZD - You pay via my New Zealand website so it will be in New Zealand Dollars NZD.
So, if your currency is USD it works out to approx $1,200 - $ 1,600 USD.
Bargain!
Due to the exchange rate, this is a really good price for a 6-night all-inclusive retreat :)
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Early mornings is definitely the best time to go walking as it is the coolest.
Along the beach is quite good - just depends on the tide and the weather, but August is normally a good time. There are paths on top of the walls up from the beach, so that is easily done.
Along the road is not recommendable really, as there is no designated path/walkway, but it can be done nonetheless. (Balinese drive everywhere!)
Alternatively walking up into the hills (not on a trail) early in the morning is good for those in good condition as the hills are steep, but the view when looking out over the ocean and the greenery is stunning.
This is definitely an early morning thing before it starts getting too hot!
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Yes!
Gluten-free and dairy free are accommodated for
A few other specifics:
They don't serve pork (nor beef) or shellfish, but they do use an Oyster Sauce for some dishes. And sometimes have calamari or shrimps - this depends on what is available at the daily market.
We do not serve Blueberries and tamarillos.
Soy products and soy sauce is something they use a lot in their cooking, but they can try and find an alternative.
Garlic and onion are used in most dishes, but they can prepare a portion without.
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Not ideal unfortunately at the Bali venue. Here is the response about specifically a peanut allergy from the venue…
Whilst we do our very best to accommodate for dietary restrictions and/or allergies, we cannot guarantee that there will be no peanuts or possibly even traces of peanuts in the dishes.
What we can do is prepare some alternative dishes without the actual peanuts and the guest can always ask of the contents if unsure of any of the dishes.
In a worst-case scenario, what would the medical attention consist of, after the use of the EpiPen, the next area for such medical attention would be in Singaraja which is about 1hr drive away.
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I am not qualified to answer this question and it is a personal choice. Please consult with a travel clinic or your GP for this advice.
Currently, as of June 2023, you are required to have x 2 Covid vaccinations to enter Bali but please get an update from a reliable source - travel agent, or government officials.
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This is going to depend on what passport/country you are traveling from.
Please get this information from a reliable source - your travel agent/government officials.
As at June 2023 New Zelanders can get a visa upon arrival.
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YARS!
Phew
There is an extensive optional extra drinks list including expresso coffee, smoothies, juices, wine and beer - WOOP WOOP
These drinks included and readily available up in the restaurant for whenever you want them: 😉
Bali Coffee, various teas, hot lemongrass water, hot ginger water. At breakfast, there will also be fruit juice
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Yesiree!!
Scroll up the page to the spa menu - all optional extras.
Oh lala!!
Can’t be booked in advance, there will be a sheet out each night and you pick your time - the only times available will be in our down time, so you won’t miss out on any of the retreat workshops/classes/gatherings.
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For getting THERE:
IF you are with the pre-retreat group, I am organsing the shuttle and the amount will be added to your final payment due. If you are making your own way, you need to organise and pay for yourself. (I have a driver contact over there, so ask me for this if you need)
It’s not built into the price as people are coming from different countries and places etc and some want all the shuttles and some only one of them and so on.
Here are the organised shuttles:
WED 16th Shuttle from Denpasar Airport (from the AIrNZ flight on Wed Aug 16th) to The Prime Plaza Hotel.
Approx $15pperson (to be confirmed)
FRI 18th Shuttle from the Prime Plaza Hotel to the retreat Venue - Bali Mandala (via shopping/lunch stop in Ubud).
Approx $40pperson (to be confirmed)
THU 24th Shuttle from Bali Mandal to Denpasar on the last dayApprox $40pperson (to be confirmed)
You will get all the info and booking sheet when you sign up and it will all get sorted.