Bali Yoga Retreat
Soulshine Resort, Ubud
1-8 May 2027
" A week to eat, pray and love
in Indonesia's spiritual and cultural capital"
This time last year, I took a leap and booked to attend my first ever retreat, to Bali. It felt like a big commitment in every way — financially, taking time away from my family, and travelling alone to a retreat where I knew absolutely nobody (I was, in fact, the only South African there!). I didn’t know at the time just how much I needed all of those things. From the moment I arrived, I felt something shift. It was a complete nervous system reset — a giant exhale. I was surrounded by incredible beauty, given space to slow down and, time to dig deep into my personal practice which I had not done for years, and have a whole week of being responsible for nobody but myself. I kept thinking of how many of our beautiful community needed this same reset and promised myself then that I would somehow bring this opportunity to the Inbalance community. Before leaving Bali, I had booked dates for a 2027 retreat - and now HERE WE ARE!
As I sit here updating my website with all these exciting details, I actually have to pinch myself. What started as a leap into the unknown has somehow brought me to this — the opportunity to take our community to a place that had such a significant impact on me. I just cannot wait to share it with you!
Our retreat will run over 7 days, at the eco-conscious Soulshine Resort in Ubud. Surrounded by lush rice fields and tropical greenery, Soulshine is a place built around movement, music, nature, good food and genuine connection — and the perfect setting for a week of slowing down, exploring and enjoying the simple pleasure of being somewhere beautiful.
Yoga will naturally be at the heart of the retreat, with twice-daily classes offering time to move, breathe, reconnect with the body and create some space in the mind. Alongside our regular practices (suitable for all levels), there’ll be workshops, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness woven into the week — opportunities to explore beyond the physical practice, deepen your connection with yourself and perhaps take something new home with you. And in between will be long, unhurried stretches of the day to swim, wander through rice paddies, explore Ubud, enjoy the resort, book a treatment, listen to music, read a book, have a nap — or simply do nothing at all.
Accommodation, meals and activities
Accommodation will be in Soulshine’s Oasis Garden rooms, on a sharing or non-sharing basis. With its open-air yoga shala, beautiful pools, spa and organic farm-to-table food served across three restaurants.
And while there is something really special about experiencing Bali with a group of like-minded people — sharing yoga, meals, adventures, stories and plenty of laughs — this isn’t the kind of group holiday where you have to be together every minute. Nothing is compulsory. You can join in when you feel like it and disappear for a few hours when you don’t. That makes this retreat just as lovely for partners or friends who want to travel together but aren’t necessarily looking for a “groupy” holiday. Spend the morning practising together, head off on your own for the afternoon, meet back for dinner, or make the week entirely your own. Perhaps that is one of the things I love most about this kind of retreat: you get to choose what you need. More movement or more rest. Adventure or stillness. Time with others or time alone. A little bit of everything, with no pressure to do it all.
Whether you’re craving a little adventure, cultural exploration, relaxation or some quiet time to yourself, a wide range of optional activities and excursions can be arranged during your stay. Explore the surrounding rice fields, enjoy a mountain hike for sunrise, or visit historical temples and take part in a traditional Balinese water purification ceremony. There are also day trips to discover waterfalls, snorkel in the crystal-clear waters around Amed, or to enjoy a Balinese cooking experience.
For more information on these and other activities, and to view Soulshine's gallery, please click here.
Costs and Booking
The retreat includes the following:
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Twice daily yoga : Morning and evening practices and inspiring workshops, suitable for all levels
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7 nights accommodation at Soulshine : Relax and reconnect overlooking a historical rice terrace, and infinity pools in indigenous palm gardens
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Nourishing daily brunch : Made from fresh local produce
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Leisure time : Plenty of free time to explore the magic of Bali—from temples and waterfalls to beaches, culture and everything in between.
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Airport transfer : A seamless transfer from Denpasar airport to Ubud, so your Bali experience can begin the moment you arrive.
Additional activities, meals and drinks are excluded from the cost below, and are reasonably priced against the Rand. Visitors visas are obtained on arrival at the Denpasar airport for around R550.
Per person (sharing): R29 500
Per person (single occupancy) : R36 500
Payment 1: R5000 deposit (R4000 for bookings before end November 2026)
Payment 2: 50% of balance due 6 weeks thereafter
Payment 3: Remaining 50% due by 1 February 2027
Please note: Spaces are limited, and your place will only be confirmed once your deposit is paid.
Noordhoek Farm Village Retreat
5 - 8 November 2026
"A weekend of movement, nature, nourishment & connection"
Sometimes we need to step away from the usual rhythm of life to remember what it feels like to simply be present — to move, breathe, explore, laugh deeply with new and old friends, make things, eat well and spend time in unspoilt nature.
This long weekend at Noordhoek Farm Village is an invitation to do just that.
Over three nights, we’ll move between yoga, nature, good food, creative exploration and plenty of space to simply enjoy being present. There’ll be time to walk through the mountains, feel the sand beneath your feet, linger over a meal, rest beside the pool and explore this beautiful corner of Cape Town.
Alongside the yoga, we’re delighted to be joined by Kristy Fish, whose work as a play therapist brings a different and wonderfully playful dimension to the weekend. Through creative and experiential practices — using art, movement, imagination, play and other simple ways of exploring and expressing ourselves — Kristy will invite us to step outside our usual patterns of thinking and reconnect with curiosity, spontaneity and joy.
There’s no expectation to be “good” at anything, and no right or wrong way to take part. The emphasis is on the experience: being curious, trying something new, seeing what emerges and perhaps remembering a part of yourself that doesn’t always get much room in everyday life.
And, of course, there will be plenty of nourishment along the way — from relaxed meals shared together to a food and wine pairing at The Food Barn, a sunset evening at Cape Point Vineyards and a cooking experience with Kristy herself.
It’s a weekend to slow down, move your body, get outside, eat beautifully, play a little and reconnect — with yourself, with nature and with one another.
Below is a detailed programme of what you can look forward to.
Programme
Thursday 5 November
14h00 onwards: Arrival of guests, settling in
15h30: Opening circle (yoga and play therapy)
17h00: Cape Point Vineyards sundowners and dinner at the night market
Friday 6 November
07h00: Light breakfast in the farm cottages
07h45: Morning yoga and play therapy
10h00: Hike and picnic lunch at Silvermine
14h00: Afternoon at leisure to rest or explore the area
17h30: Cooking experience with Kristy, sharing-style dinner and wine
Saturday 7 November
07h00: Light breakfast in the farm cottages
08h00: Beach walk and meditation (Noordhoek Beach)
12h30: Sushi platters at the pool
14h30: Yoga workshop and play therapy at The Center Studio, Noordhoek
18h30: Food and wine pairing experience at The Food Barn
Sunday 8 November
07h30: Closing circle (yoga and play therapy)
09h00: Brunch
10h00 onwards: Guests depart
Cost
The farm cottages are tucked into a private garden with a pool and deck chairs, while being just a few steps from the restaurants, shops and other facilities of Noordhoek Farm Village.
The retreat cost includes the following:
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3 nights’ accommodation in beautifully renovated farm cottages, sharing
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Daily room servicing
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All meals as outlined in the programme
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4 yoga practices
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Play therapy and creative experiences with Kristy Fish
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Inspiration, conversation and connection
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Hike and picnic in Silvermine
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Beach walk and meditation at Noordhoek Beach
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Food and wine pairing at The Food Barn
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Cooking experience and sharing-style dinner with Kristy
The cost per person is R9450 (sharing). A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable 1 month prior to the retreat.
The Happiness Retreat, Clarens
13 - 15 March, 2026
In a world that feels increasingly loud, fast, and reactive, this retreat focuses on something simple and deeply human : happiness.
Not the forced, curated kind — but the grounded, ordinary happiness that comes from feeling at home in your body, steady in your mind, and connected to what matters.
Through yoga, rest, nature, and gentle psychological insight, we’ll explore what happiness actually looks like when life isn’t perfect — and why it might be more accessible than we think.
Set on a game farm at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, this retreat invites you to reconnect with self and nature, in a breathtaking 1000-hectare sanctuary bordering Golden Gate National Park. Just 10 minutes from Clarens, Letsatsi Mountain Lodge offers a nurturing home for a weekend of yoga, meditation, mountain hikes, scenic horse rides, and rest.
Whether you're seeking adventure or stillness, enjoy thoughtfully restored farm-style accommodation, nourishing meals from the farmhouse kitchen, and quiet moments by the pool, patios, or fire boma.
We’re also delighted to welcome Ilse Robbertse, a friend, colleague, and part of our studio community, who will be joining us for the weekend and sharing a gentle, conversational reflection on happiness. Rather than analysing or diagnosing, Ilse brings a warm, relatable perspective on what happiness can look like in real, imperfect lives — shaped by how we relate to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. With a light touch on the science of wellbeing and plenty of room for curiosity and shared reflection, her offering is intended to feel human, accessible, and woven naturally into the rhythm of the retreat.
Below is a detailed programme of what you can look forward to.
Friday 13 March
14h00 onwards: Arrival of guests and afternoon at leisure to explore the farm, relax, etc.
17h00: Sunset yoga by lantern light, on the lawn at the lodge
18h30: Sundowners at the fire boma, followed by dinner in the dining room
Saturday 14 March
07h30: Healthy breakfast in the dining room
08h30: Hike/game drive/horse-ride (you choose) approx 8 km into the mountains with close views of wildebeest, zebra, eland, and other game.
11h00: Slow stretch and flow yoga class at the dam
13h00: Harvest table lunch at the dam and then leisure time to relax, or find a nook and cuddle up with your book, etc.
15h30: "Exploring happiness" with Ilse Robbertse
17h30: Sundowners and canapés at Sunset Rock (1 km from the lodge)
19h00: Candle-lit dinner in the dining room
Sunday 15 March
08h00: Morning yoga in historical sandstone chapel
10h00: Brunch in the dining room
11h30 onwards: Guests depart
Vino & Vinyasa Retreat, Stellenbosch
Set among the rolling vineyards of Stellenbosch, this soul-soothing weekend is a celebration of movement, stillness, and the simple pleasures of life.
With yoga overlooking the vines, wine tastings, a guided cellar tour, meals at local farms, and a hike into the breathtaking Banhoek Nature Conservancy, this retreat offers the perfect balance of vitality and rest.
Stay in beautiful farm-style accommodation tucked into a lush garden at Camberley Estate, explore the iconic Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden, unwind with a massage, or simply lie low with a book and soak up the serenity.
Originally created for a private group of long-time students and friends, Vino & Vinyasa has become a beloved annual escape.
If you’d like to gather your own group of friends, colleagues, or family, we’ll work with you to create a fully customised retreat experience — shaped by your pace, your preferences, and your shared intention. Yoga, wine, food, art, nature, stillness: the combination is yours to choose.
Please email caitlin@inbalance.net.za to chat more.