Discovering Your Inner Radiance
It’s time to put yourself first. Time to care for yourself, time to gather in all the energy you have expended on others and nourish yourself. Time to prioritise personal growth over stagnation.
A retreat is all about withdrawing from our everyday life, our roles as mother, worker, boss or partner. Instead we take out time to reconnect with ourselves.
This is a beautifully curated retreat for women who need a break from being everything to everybody else.
You may just need a friendly nudge to remind yourself to relax, drop the struggle and let yourself just be.
And just maybe we will challenge you a bit – after all doesn’t life begin at the end of your comfort zone?
But this is not a retreat looking for the blue bird of happiness or total transformation – it’s about dropping perfection, about realising that you are good enough already and that you truly rock being a fabulously imperfect woman.
We are fizzing with excitement to offer you some amazing tools to encourage more play and adventure sprinkled with blissful moments of deep rest and personal insight and fun all bundled up with kindness from two skillful and compassionate teachers with over 30 years collective teaching experience.
RETREAT DETAILS
Why did we choose Bali?
There is a saying in Bali: We have no art. We do everything as beautifully as possible.
We will sprinkle the creative magic of this incredible island throughout every moment of your retreat journey.
Bali lives up to its fabulous reputation with its diverse and stunning scenery, amazing food, and warm and friendly people.
It’s one of the few places where ancient cultures survive and are woven into the fabric of Balinese life. Creativity and spirituality is embedded in the everyday from the preparation of floral temple offerings, exquisitely delicious food, and all the wonderful arts and crafts. You’ll get a chance to take part in some of these rituals – and yes, a chance to shop too!
Beautiful Bali holds a special place in both our hearts for inspiring wonderful “aha” moments of deep joy and insight and for its part in giving us the keys to connecting deeply to an inner resource of strength. We look forward to assisting you in discovering your own “aha’s”.
We offer the chance for you to
- Surrender your body and dive deep into feelings of oceanic peace in restorative yoga classes
- Luxuriate in guilt free me time while you snuggle in a hammock reading a book, or take a mindful stroll through rice paddies.
- Explore your femininity and sense of Joy as you dance like no-one is watching in a Shakti Dance class
- Find an inner resource of unshakeable peace and equanimity in iRest® Yoga Nidra sessions.
- Boost your sense of wonder and gratitude as you learn about Balinese culture through cookery, crafting, shopping, and having fun
- The chance to be taken care of, to eat nourishing food, to not have to think or plan, to have hosts who will deeply listen and offer you their wholehearted presence.
WHEN YOU LEAVE THIS RETREAT YOU WILL HAVE REVELED IN HAVING
- Time to unpack all the overwhelm in your life
- Space to reboot your zest for life
- Experienced a beautiful cocktail of fun, practical and spiritual tools to nourish you and inspire you
- Learnt from two experienced hosts who teach from the heart
- Been nourished by amazing organic food
- Benefited from daily movement practices
- Learnt techniques and simple practices to keep this zest and radiance
- Experienced a curated retreat that is professionally run, safe and luxurious
All the wonderful things that we will do that are fully included in the Retreat price
- Love and TLC from your retreat Hosts
- A foot massage and welcome drink when you arrive at Floating Leaf
- 3 delicious, nourishing vegetarian meals a day
- Celebration evening with banquet, with Balinese Dancers and Musicians and Full Moon welcome ceremony.
- Farewell meal on the last night
- Morning yoga class
- Daily discovery and learning sessions: may be either a workshop, discussion & coaching, Restorative Yoga or Shakti dance session or an exciting off-site outing to sample the unique culture of Bali.
- A really unforgettable trip to Tirta Empul sacred temple for a water purification ritual
- Guided history and culture walk through the rice fields
- A class to make temple offerings
- Balinese cookery class , learn ideas to take home
- Fun Art and culture shopping tour where you can visit local Balinese artists workshops to see how local crafts are made. Also a chance to commission work for yourself directly with the artist if you wish.
And of course…
- Five star luxury eco living
- Daily Housekeeping
- Unlimited fresh filtered water and local fruits daily in your rooms
- Top quality Batik robes
- Eco friendly toiletries & hairdryers in your room
- Air conditioning and fans in bedroom room for comfort
- Luxury beds
Available at extra cost
- Traditional Balinese Healing
- Wonderful Spa and massage treatments
6 nights and 7 days Retreat (for a fuller list of inclusions please see our web page)
Make a friend for life with a Double occupancy shared room NZD $3486.00/ USD $2250.00
Single occupancy room NZD $4260.00/ USD 2750.00
Take advantage of the Early Bird special NZD $200 (USD130) off until the 30th April.
Register for this Retreat
You can reserve your spot, register and get more info about this retreat through the link below or drop them an email at cherylfarthing@xtra.co.nz
YOUR RETREAT HOSTS
Cheryl Farthing
My own personal growth has come from my health struggles. A hit and run accident left me with chronic pain. So I dived deeper into Iyengar yoga practices to heal. So impressed by the difference it made I trained to become a teacher. Now I work with many people who struggle physically from paraplegics to teens with scoliosis. I truly believe yoga is for everyone.
Previously, I had been a successful television producer. A massive life change came at 42 when I found out I was both pregnant and sick from a rare auto-immune condition. Desperate to make sense of this world I learnt Buddhist meditation to heal my spirit. Later I was drawn to the work of Richard Miller and become a certified iRest teacher and transformation coach.
My life has been a roller coaster and I am so keen to share practical magic tips and practices for everyday living that increase your vibrancy and resilience and take you to an indestructible place of incredible peace that shines through you despite all that life may throw at you.
I teach with humour, joy and a curiosity for what is possible. Along with a heart that is bursting with the compassion and wonder from from being deeply immersed in the spiritual teachings of Buddhism, and non-dual wisdom.
That’s what I want to share with you in Discover your Radiance
Arvinderfee Blankley
My love for Yoga began as a child with a book, it sparked a passion that continues to this day. I am a life-long learner of Yoga with a breadth of knowledge and practical experience of energy work through a rich background that includes Kundalini Yoga, Shakti Dance, Donna Farhi and Purna Yoga. My teaching is richly informed by my dance and biomechanics training along with reflexology and massage.
I have a special interest in supporting people with mental health problems gained by working with Mind (UK) teaching creative arts to support personal healing. When teaching my approach is to create a safe space where people can extend and challenge themselves within their own tolerances to gain a real sense of achievement, peace and resilience.
I’m naturally full of zip, with a wicked sense of humour, a lover of sports motorbikes, music and getting my groove on the dance floor too. My energy is infectious, but I balance this intensity with deeply restorative yoga work.
Over the last few years travelling and studying in Bali has been transformational for me and now it’s time to share this gift with you. My goal is for you to delight in the experience and unleash the power of Yoga to support your life.
Why we chose to work together
Soul sisters and friends, both on a spiritual path, we support each other on that journey. We have different and unique personalities but are brought together through many shared loves. Both of us are yoga studio owners and share a passion for the gift this practice brings to people. Each of us is an artist, lover of dance, music and good food.
We are New Zealanders living in Auckland, while we are now Kiwis we both grew up in Britain and share that heritage, sense of humour and a love of a good cuppa. We bring you a shared total of 50+ years of teaching experience from different pathways but the same goal of sharing practices that help to inspire peace and true understanding in ourselves and the wider world
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WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE IN BALI
Where You’ll be Staying
Far from the bustle and noise of southwest Bali, yet close enough for shopping and dining, Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat sits nicely among the rice fields of Bali’s Gianyar region.
The beauty, atmosphere and artwork of the property make it a perfect retreat for yoga, health, wellness and happiness. Its open air design keeps guests comfortable while the many nooks provide for private reflection and meditation.
From the 2000sf open air yoga studio, the large healing pool, our 2 award -winning spas and luxurious rooms, not to mention the many peaceful lounge areas throughout the premises and 5-star staff, Floating Leaf was designed to give you unequaled comfort and an authentic connection to the people and culture of Bali.
Nutritious, Organic and Delicious
Naturopath, nutritionist and other professional specialists will provide delicious, nourishing meals, specially created for your nutritional benefit.
All gourmet meals are prepared on site, and cooking classes will help you prepare easy, nourishing meals once you return home. Floating Leaf has been heralded as one of the world’s healthiest destinations as we use the freshest, organic ingredients available and grow as much as we can in our on-site organic permaculture gardens.
The Intersection of Traditional and Modern
Each room is well appointed with modern luxury and convenience, yet maintains a peaceful Balinese feel. Enjoy spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, holy Mount Agung volcano and the surrounding rice fields. The spacious, well-appointed bedrooms at Floating Leaf provide luxurious comfort and a perfect home base in which to enjoy all the wonders of Bali
- Sweet Sleep beds with luxurious imported mattresses, pillows, sheets and towels
- En-suite bathroom with biodegradable organic toiletries
- Eco-efficient air-conditioning
- Private terrace with sweeping views
- Traditional batik robes and slippers
- In-room safe
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
Eco Has Never Been So Luxurious
Floating Leaf is located in a traditional seaside village near some of the best surf on the planet and features…
- “The Sanctuary”- A 185 m² (2000 ft²) green yoga studio/classroom with dramatic ocean and volcano views
- Two Balinese Spas
- Deluxe Eco-Luxury accommodations
- The Ultimate Relaxation Pool with waterfalls and meditation areas
- Farm-to-Table Restaurant featuring organic locally grown gourmet spa cuisine
- Organic permaculture garden
- Award winning, deeply authentic cultural experiences
- 5-Star service and high quality organic amenities
The Joy Professionals
Quick to smile and easy to laugh, the Balinese are experts at living a life of joy and fulfillment. They live in the moment, neither regretting past events nor vexing on what has yet to happen.
Perhaps nowhere else on Earth lives a better example of truly living in a joyful state than in Bali. Life here is interwoven with spirituality, delight in daily rituals and appreciation for all surrounding them.
We live, work, play and grow in harmony with our local community, the people of Sukawati village. Their support and encouragement for Floating Leaf was a driving force in our development and we involve the community in deciding exactly which philanthropic efforts will be of most help and interest to them.
Floating Leaf Eco-Retreat believes in full transparency. The “++” that you will see for all hotels in Bali, and throughout Asia, refers to a government mandatory tax and service charge. Please be aware of this when comparing prices as some retreats will not disclose this information and can inflate this charge up to 40% in hidden costs.
Our policy is to be open and upfront and explain that the “++” at Floating Leaf is the minimum additional 21%. Your non-refundable non-transferable deposit secures your spot on this Bali retreat. Please be sure to read our complete terms and conditions. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you to Bali and Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat.
DISCOVERING YOUR INNER RADIANCE
If you are a lover of yoga, meditation, dance, travel, culture, wonderful food and lots of laughs – then YES this is the perfect trip for you.It’s time to put yourself first. Time to care for yourself, time to gather in all the energy you have expended on others and nourish yourself. Time to prioritise personal growth over stagnation.
