Bali Women's Retreat 2026: Women, Life Cycles & Midlife Awakening

Retreat Itinerary

Day 1: Tuesday · Arrival & Welcome

Retreat begins 2.30pm. Please check into your accommodation before joining the group in the main yoga shala. That evening: a welcome gathering and Balinese welcome dinner, and a chance to meet your fellow guests and settle in.

Days 2–6

• Breakfast (included)

• 10am–12pm: Morning session

• 12.30pm: Lunch (included)

• 1.30pm–3.30pm: Afternoon session

• Free time and dinner at your discretion

• Gentle movement, yin yoga or yoga nidra before bed

• Days 3 & 5: an immersive Balinese cultural excursion

Final Day

• Breakfast (included)

• 10am–12pm: Closing circle, reflections and farewell

The retreat concludes around 12pm, leaving time to relax or travel onward.

Optional morning yoga is offered most days, 8.30–10am (not included). You'll be added to a WhatsApp group just before the retreat for easy communication between guests and facilitators.

Accommodation

Our guesthouse sits in the heart of Ubud, about 1 to 1½ hours from Denpasar Airport or 30 minutes from Sanur. Set behind traditional hand-carved Balinese stone gateways, it offers a peaceful sanctuary of lush tropical gardens, central yet tranquil.

Accommodation ranges from traditional Balinese villas to more luxurious options, with tiers listed below. Once your booking is paid in full, you can select your room on a first-come, first-served basis.

The guesthouse is renowned for authentic Balinese cuisine. Your stay includes daily breakfast and lunch, plus a welcome dinner on the first evening, freshly prepared by the in-house chefs. Airport transfers can be arranged through the guesthouse after booking.

Spa & massage: Traditional Balinese massage and spa treatments are available on site.

What You'll Explore

• Reframing menopause: the biological, energetic and spiritual phases of a woman's Second Spring

• The Great Descent, from fertile years to wisdom: activating your inner knowing and defining a future of joy and vitality

• Theory, discussion and experiential practice

• Polyvagal education: understanding how your nervous system works

• Somatic awareness: what is your body trying to tell you?

• Daily movement and meditation: tai chi, yin and restorative yoga, yoga nidra (no experience necessary)

Who This Retreat Suits

There's no ideal age. It's for:

• Women from 40 moving beyond their reproductive years into the next cycle of life

• Women who have experienced early or medical menopause

• Women past their fertile years feeling a shift in identity, not only a physical loss

• Women who want to understand this stage beyond the medical framing, as a sacred rite of passage

• Women who value the felt experience of listening to the body

• Women curious about what's happening in their brain and nervous system as this change unfolds

Investment

• Total cost: $2850-$3350, depending on accommodation

• Save $200 by booking before Sep 1st

• Twin share options available

• $300 non-refundable deposit secures your place

• Payment plans available

Facilitators

Angela Koutsofrigas and Michelle Ruskin are both Doctors of Chinese Medicine (Acupuncture) with a focus on women's health. Angela is also a yoga teacher who teaches polyvagal theory and somatic practice, and has assisted on international retreats. Michelle is also a tai chi teacher and guest facilitator for Sharon Bolt's Women's Sacred Space workshops, author of Heal Your Inner Child, and is writing her next book, The Patterns of Perimenopause.

Every detail is taken care of, from bookings, visas and transfers to each part of your retreat, so your journey is seamless. The itinerary balances teaching, practical tools and transformative experience, with generous time to rest, reconnect and return to yourself.

We can't wait to share this with you!