SACRED WOMEN'S RETREAT
Women, Life Cycles & Midlife Awakening
UBUD, BALI | 13-19 OCT 2026
We invite you to join us in beautiful Bali for a week of deep restoration, shared wisdom and profound nourishment. A peaceful sanctuary to reconnect with your body, mind and soul and embrace the next chapter of life with intention, clarity and inner knowing.
Retreat Itinerary
Day 1 – Tuesday – Arrival & Welcome
2.30pm – Retreat Begins
Please arrive in time to check into your accommodation before joining the group in the main yoga shala. Airport transfers can be arranged through the guesthouse.
Evening
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Welcome gathering
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Delicious Balinese welcome dinner
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Opportunity to meet your fellow retreat guests and settle into your surroundings
Days 2–6
Morning
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Breakfast (included)
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10am-12pm – Morning Retreat Session
12.30pm
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Lunch (included)
Afternoon
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1.30pm – 3.30pm – Afternoon retreat session
Special experiences
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Days 3 & 5: Cultural incursion/excursion – immersive Balinese experience
Afternoon
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Leisure time
Evening
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Dinner at your leisure
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Gentle movement, yin yoga or yoga nidra practice before bed
Final Day
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Breakfast (included)
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10am – 12pm Closing circle – reflections and farewell.
The retreat concludes at approximately 12pm, allowing plenty of time to relax or time for onward travel.
On site yoga classes are offered most mornings at H2 from 8.30-10am, if people would like to start their day in this way (price not included)
You will be invited to a What’s app group just before before the retreat commences to allow for easy communication between attendees and facilitators.
Accommodation
Our guesthouse is nestled in the heart of Ubud, Bali, approximately 1-1.5 hrs from Denpasar Airport (depending on traffic) or just 30 min from coastal Sanur. Set behind traditional hand-carved Balinese stone gateways, the guesthouse offers a peaceful sanctuary surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Its central location provides easy access to everything Ubud has to offer while maintaining a tranquil atmosphere.
Airport Transfers can be arranged through the guesthouse following your booking.
You will have a choice of accommodation ranging from traditional Balinese villas to more luxurious options. Full details of the available accommodation tiers are listed below. Once your booking is paid in full, you can select your preferred accommodation on a first-come, first-served basis.
The guesthouse is also renowned for its authentic traditional Balinese cuisine and cooking classes. Your stay will include daily breakfast and lunch, along with a special welcome dinner on your first evening, freshly prepared by the in-house chefs.
Spa, Relaxation and Massage
Relax and unwind with traditional Balinese massage and a range of spa treatments, all conveniently available on site.
What You Will Explore
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Reframing Menopause – mapping the biological, energetic & spiritual phases of the Second Spring in a woman’s life.
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The Great Decent – from fertile years to wisdom – activating your inner knowing and defining a new future full of joy and vitality
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Theory, discussion and experiential practices
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Polyvagal education and understanding how your nervous works
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Somatic awareness & exercises – What is your body trying to tell you?
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Daily movement & meditation –tai chi, yin and restorative yoga, yoga-nidra, meditation (no experience necessary)
Who This Retreat Suits
There is no ideal age…
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Women from 40 who are moving away from their reproductive years to the next cycle of life
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Any woman who has experienced early onset menopause (including medical).
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Any woman who has transitioned past the fertile years but feels an identity level of discomfort not just the physical loss
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Women who want to understand this next cycle of life beyond the medical framework of menopause but rather as a sacred rite of passage.
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Women who appreciate the value in the felt experience and listening to the body.
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Women who are curious about what is happening to their brain and their nervous system as this upgrade is taking place.
Investment
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Total Cost: $2390 – 2590
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Pricing Model: Sliding scale/tiered accommodation
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Accommodation Options: Twin share options available
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Deposit: $300 non-refundable deposit to secure your place
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Flexibility: Payment plan option
Facilitators
The retreat will be facilitated by Angela Koutsofrigas and Michelle Ruskin, both Doctors of Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) with an interest in Women’s health and development. Angela is a yoga teacher and has been teaching classes and workshops in polyvagal theory and somatic practices and has assisted on international retreats. Michelle is a tai chi teacher and has been a guest facilitator for Sharon Bolt’s Women’s Sacred Space workshops. She is the author of “Heal Your Inner Child”, and is currently working on her next book, “The Patterns of Perimenopause”.
We have thoughtfully taken care of every detail to ensure your journey to Bali is seamless and effortless - from bookings, visas and airport transfers to every aspect of your retreat experience.
Our carefully curated itinerary offers the perfect balance of profound teachings, practical tools and transformative experiences, designed to support you in navigating this next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence. Woven throughout are generous opportunities to rest, reconnect and return to yourself amidst the beauty and tranquillity of your surroundings.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE THIS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WITH YOU!
Next Steps
Select the accommodation that suits you and finalise your booking via the link below.
