5 Night Women’s Soul-Nourishing Retreat

I had such a beautiful experience on my previous retreat with Belinda in Uki, I was unsure what this Bali retreat would hold for me, but I knew I needed it and wow it was special.

Previously travelling interstate alone was a challenge for me, I would avoid it and the anxiety it would bring. I decided I was not missing out, I needed to do this for me, to take care of myself and I made it to Bali. I repeated my affirmations that I learned last retreat, I am safe, I am brave, I am worthy, while travelling. And to say I am grateful and proud is an understatement.

Bali is the perfect place for healing, self-reflection and self-care. Gratitude is present in the Balinese people, everywhere you look.

Fivelements was stunning and set the tone of a magical retreat. The lush gardens, flower mandalas, beautiful plant-based food, calming music, koi fish ponds, outdoor showers, lizards running by, butterflies landing on me and going to sleep to the sound of the river. This all promoted connection and appreciation.

The way Belinda shares her energy, learnings and creates a safe space for us on our own journey, to healing is very unique. I found so much peace from the water blessing at Tirta Empul and I found my voice in the workshop in the pool. I was able to connect with my lost loved one, in such a safe place. Water seems to be a theme for me.

But the women Belinda attracts, will always be one of the most special things. Unique women from all different lives who arrive and connect without judgement, without competition and with open hearts. There is just kindness, support and fun!! These women hold space, show patience and respect for each other. There are not many places in life where this is an automatic way of being with a group of women, who just met each other.

We shared tears, so many laughs, cuddles and a whole lot of genuine encouragement. I would always say, I don’t do hugs, pushing comfort or connection away, but the retreat just offers the right space to explore this. The group hug in the pool, full of love and warmth and the incidental ones through the week, have changed my mind. I am worthy, I am loved, I am grateful.

Jodie

I booked the Bali retreat with Belinda after years of wishing and hoping, careful consideration, and looking at all options for women’s retreats – this one felt like the perfect fit. At the time I wanted a break from my stressful job and from family strain. By the time the retreat came around many months later, the break I was hoping for wasn’t all I needed, I was in complete burn out from my job that I had resigned from weeks earlier, I didn’t know who I was as a person, or a mother. My children have started to leave home which was bringing back the feelings I felt after losing my first child. I have always been a mum and feeling the grief from their growth, even though they are amazing humans, I was struggling. The retreat could not of come at a better time.

Early on into the retreat I began to feel emotions I had pushed down deep inside for years, things that needed to come out and be released, especially if I was to be the person I wanted to be and needed to be.

Working with Belinda in her calm, knowledgeable way and making us feel safe, secure and supported while we all went on the journey is something I will be forever grateful for.

The beautiful women on the retreat, all learning from each other daily was so lovely to be a part of, while also allowing myself the time I needed to be alone to process what I was feeling and to heal.

I have come home with a new sense of calm and joy for what is to come, my family have noticed the change and knowing this adds to the value I place on the retreat and what it has brought me.

Alicia

A lot of people think you go to a retreat to talk about your issues—It isn’t a counselling session! Rather you are given the tools to work through the issues in a way that suits your own personal healing journey, these tools are something you can take home and use daily to prevent the need for regular talk therapy sessions.

On my return home, my relationships have fundamentally changed for the better. I’ve learned to protect my energy, to prioritize my well-being, and to understand my purpose with greater clarity.

Belinda, encountering you has profoundly shifted how I view guidance and healing. At first, I placed you on a pedestal, but witnessing your graceful, almost otherworldly presence during that moment in the pool, I saw your true uniqueness. You’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond mere guidance, fostering an environment for the genuine discovery of one’s purpose, a feat that’s beyond measure. The connections made during this retreat, with women from every corner of the world are incredibly precious to me. My resolve to come back each year remains firm, for the benefits of this investment are priceless. I’m profoundly thankful for all that you’ve shared with me.

With all my love and deepest gratitude, thank you for illuminating my life with your presence!

Courtney