Some retreats are an escape.
this one is a return.
Sacred Return · Bali 2027
17th April - 22nd April
Just four places remain.
your place is waiting
Two earth stone twin share villas remain for Sacred Return Bali 2027
$3,350 AUD per person
Secure your place with a $700 deposit. Payment plans available.
Come with a friend or enquire about joining solo
Some retreats are an escape. This one is a return.
Sacred Return is five nights and six days in Bali to slow down, move, breathe, rest and let something shift.
It’s about returning to yourself beneath the roles, expectations and noise of everyday life.
Traditional Balinese ceremonies are woven through the retreat and led by local priests and healers, alongside yoga, breathwork, good food, laughter, quiet and honest connection.
There’s no pressure to perform or arrive with anything figured out.
You just get to come as you are and notice what becomes clearer when you finally have the space.
WHERE
Solana, Ubud, Bali
when
17–22 April 2027
check in
17 April · 2:30pm
check out
22 April · 12:00pm
Guests are required to arrive in Bali at least one day before the retreat begins.
what to expect
Thoughtfully paced
Each day has structure, but it isn’t packed for the sake of it.
There is time for practice, ceremony, shared meals, rest, laughter and space to be on your own.
Shaped by Bali
Bali is more than the setting for this retreat. Its rhythm, rituals and relationship to daily practice shape the experience from the inside out.
The retreat is designed to meet the place with respect, allowing Bali to be part of what you experience rather than simply the backdrop.
Led with depth
I bring together yoga, breathwork, mantra, movement, philosophy, music and ritual in a way that feels grounded, human and real.
I’m not here to lead from above. I’m here to meet you in the work.
Come as you are
You do not need to be experienced, flexible or have anything figured out.
There is no pressure to perform. You are invited to participate, rest, ask questions and meet the experience in your own way.
“Absolutely unbelievable! I went on Ali’s retreat in Bali and it surpassed any expectations. Everything was thought out, Ali considered every detail and went above and beyond. It was such a beautiful experience and Ali created a safe space for everyone. The yoga was amazing, the food, the accommodation — and at a great price point too!”
Cara, Guest of Transcend
5 night Bali retreat
whats included
Once you arrive at Sacred Return, almost everything is taken care of — so you can settle in, switch off and be fully in the experience.
Stay + transfers
* Five nights’ luxury accommodation at Solana
* Return transfers to and from Solana, from either the airport or your accommodation in Bali before and after the retreat.
* Welcome drink on arrival
* Daily housekeeping
* Robes, slippers and natural toiletries
Food + drink
* Beautiful vegetarian breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
* Fresh, nourishing meals prepared with locally sourced produce
* Fresh coconuts, seasonal fruit and snacks throughout the day
* Herbal tea, coffee and fresh juice served daily
* Balinese cooking class with Solana’s head chef
Practice + ceremony
* Daily yoga, breath work and embodied movement, plus focused workshops including an Asana Deep Dive — breaking down a key posture through technique, alignment and playful exploration.
* Meditation, mantra and sunrise chanting
* Evening yin and community sessions
* Connection, reflection and integration practices
* Traditional Balinese welcome ceremony
* Melukat water purification ceremony
* Agni Hotra fire ceremony
* Cacao ceremony and sound healing
Rest + experience
* Three 60-minute Balinese massages
* Unlimited sauna and cold plunge
* Two cultural excursions
* Time to swim, rest and enjoy Solana
Optional experiences
Additional experiences will be available for anyone wanting to personalise their retreat further.
These may include:
* Additional massage and spa treatments
* Private 1:1 sessions with Ali
* Private photography sessions
* Meditative art experiences
Optional experiences are booked and paid for separately.
Not included: Flights, travel insurance, accommodation outside the retreat dates, additional spa treatments and optional excursions or experiences.
THE RHYTHM OF THE RETREAT
Enough structure to hold you. Enough space to breathe.
Each day has a natural rhythm, with time for practice, connection and experience — and plenty of room to rest, explore or simply do nothing.
MORNING
Sunrise chanting, breathwork and meditation, followed by yoga and breakfast.
MIDDLE OF THE DAY
Massages, sauna, cold plunge, swimming, excursions, workshops, journalling — or doing absolutely nothing.
EVENING
Every evening is different: yin, ceremony, sound, reflection and always a beautiful dinner shared around the table.
Food at Solana
Food is a big part of the retreat—not an afterthought squeezed in between practices.
Each meal is prepared by Leo and the Solana team using fresh, locally sourced produce, vibrant ingredients and generous flavours. The menu is entirely vegetarian and designed to feel nourishing, satisfying and abundant.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are shared around the table, creating some of the most relaxed and memorable moments of the retreat. There is time to eat slowly, talk properly and enjoy food that has been made with real care.
I care deeply about beautiful food and the way it makes people feel. Being well fed changes the whole experience. It supports the body, gives the days more ease and brings people together in a way very little else can.
At Solana, every meal is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented and unmistakably Balinese—fresh, colourful and full of flavour.
Your room at Solana
Solana is a sustainably designed wellness sanctuary nestled into the lush landscape outside Ubud. Created with deep respect for the land, it blends barefoot luxury with bamboo architecture, rammed-earth villas, tropical gardens and thoughtful eco-conscious practices throughout.
The intimate villas are surrounded by nature, offering privacy, comfort and plenty of space to slow down, settle in and truly rest.
Earth Stone Villa
Surrounded by tropical gardens, the Earth Stone Villas offer a warm, grounded space to retreat to between sessions.
Built using rammed-earth techniques, they feel beautifully connected to the landscape while still offering all the comfort of a luxury stay. Each villa can be configured with a king bed or two single beds and includes air conditioning, a private outdoor ensuite with soaking tub and open-air shower, plus your own private deck.
FINAL TWO VILLAS
Twin share — $3,350 AUD per person
Perfect for friends, sisters, partners or family members travelling together.
Travelling solo? You’re still welcome to apply. Where possible, I may be able to connect solo guests who feel like a suitable room match.
A $700 deposit secures your place, with the remaining balance paid in two instalments. Flexible payment plans are available.
Jungle View Villa
Wake to elevated jungle views in a spacious villa designed for privacy and comfort.
Each room can be configured with a super king bed or two single beds and includes air conditioning, ceiling fans and a private open-air ensuite with an outdoor bath, natural toiletries, robes, slippers and fresh towels.
Daily housekeeping is included throughout your stay.
SOLD OUT
Meet Ali.
I create retreats that feel warm, grounded and deeply considered — with enough structure to hold you, but never so much that you lose the freedom to simply be.
My teaching brings together yoga, breathwork, meditation, mantra, philosophy, music and ritual, drawing from my training across Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, traditional Tantric practices, Vedic meditation, Bhakti and women’s circle facilitation.
But more than any particular practice, what matters to me is creating the conditions for something real to happen.
Time. Space. Honest connection. Movement. Rest. Laughter. Moments that challenge you and others that ask absolutely nothing of you.
I’ve seen what can shift when people step away from everyday life long enough to hear themselves clearly again. Sacred Return isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about coming home with something that genuinely changes the way you move through your life.
What Guests Say
“Retreat of a lifetime. Be prepared to enter the magical world of Solana and Ali’s amazing, heart-centred yoga. Could not have been more impressed with this experience.”
Claire
“Incredible. The retreat ticked every box for me — it was perfection from start to finish. Nothing was missed.”
Cheryl
“A perfect reset. I’ve come back revitalised and refreshed, seeing my day-to-day life with fresh eyes and energy.”
nick
how to join
Sacred Return begins with a short application so I can learn a little about you, what’s bringing you to the retreat and make sure the experience feels like the right fit.
Once your application is received, I’ll be in touch personally with the next steps. New guests may also be invited to a short connection call before a place is offered.
A $700 non-refundable deposit secures your place.
The remaining balance is paid in two instalments,
with the next payment due 17 October 2026
and the final balance due 17 March 2027
If spreading the investment over smaller payments would make the retreat more accessible, flexible payment plans are also available — just reach out and we can find an arrangement that works.
FEELING THE PULL?
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
If something about Sacred Return keeps drawing you back, I’d love to hear from you.
Just two Earth Stone Villas remain.