Emotional, physical and spiritual wellness comes from within and radiates from the soul. Goddess Retreats facilitates a personal reconnection to the deep richness of life, self-love and empowerment. We want you to experience a soulful journey, that will lead you to a higher level of inspiration and transformation!
The spiritual journey and the healing that occurs along the path is an a deeply personal experience, and at Goddess Retreats, we are committed to providing only the highest quality of care and support. As the founder of Goddess Retreats, I have dedicated my life to creating transformative experiences for women, and ensuring that our retreats are a sanctuary of healing and growth.
Having lived in Bali since 1997, I’ve immersed myself in the island’s rich traditions and holistic practices. My journey in wellness began with creating the world’s first women-only luxury surf and yoga retreat, and has since expanded to encompass a wide array of healing and wellness modalities. Over the years, I’ve personally vetted and selected the best healers in Bali who align with our values of openness, compassion, positivity, and loving kindness. I trust them all implicitly, and I am confident they will help you on your path to healing and empowerment. Join us at our Bali Retreats for women, and experience the transformative power of traditional and holistic healing in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Chelsea Ross
Founder, Goddess Retreats
There is always a point in our lives where we need to take time out for ourselves. It can be when you are feeling burnt out at work, or you are going through an important life or relationship transition. You start to feel the call to make a positive change in your life, to let go of old energy, past selves and embrace the part of us that wants to evolve towards increased happiness and peace.
We don’t believe a spiritual retreat must be serious and rigid, but rather serve as a safe place to look inward and enjoy the process of self-development, healing, and self-love with a healthy balance.
Every retreat is slightly different, as we offer various spiritual, wellness and cultural experiences with each retreat package. Retreats are led by practitioners in their area of expertise and do vary depending on which retreat date and location you choose.
This authentic Water Temple Purification Ceremony at Tirta Empul uses holy spring water to cleanse the spirit. You will visit the renowned water temple and immerse yourself in its sacred waters, which have been used for centuries in spiritual cleansing rituals. You will then complete the purification through prayer and a blessing with the high priest in the sacred inner temple.
Prepare yourself for an internal transformation with a traditional Balinese blessing ceremony as part of your Goddess Retreat. Create a sacred space to experience the positive power of wellbeing, which can be fully expressed in your mind, body and spirit.*
*Included on most of our temple visits on our Bali Bliss Day experiences.
Bali is famous for its long history of traditional healing therapies, known as Bali Usada. Balinese traditional healing practices use natural herbs and spices, holistic therapies and ancient wisdom to cure physical and mental illness. Traditional healing modalities are prominent in Balinese culture today, which include natural herbal remedies, massages and energy work.. Balians are viewed with the same status and respect as a western doctor and have different specialties to heal specific problems of the body. A balian taksu draws power from nature or spirits and creates medicine from holy water, flowers and plants; while a balian ketakson will communicate with spirits to seek insight into an illness, sometimes going into a trance to heal people. Applying a deeply intuitive, holistic approach, they will consider physical symptoms as well as a patient’s mental and emotional state. Treatment is seen as a journey where the individual’s willingness to heal is an integral part of the process, and may include ritual cleansing ceremonies, herbal potions or inscriptions drawn on the body. During your Balinese Traditional Healing session, you may be given natural medicine, a collection of basic healing herbs made into remedies. Popular Balinese natural medicines are: Loloh – where leaves are crushed and mixed with water to drink and boreh – ground up herbs and roots which are rubbed onto the skin.
Bali is famous for its long history of traditional healing therapies, known as Bali Usada. Balinese traditional healing practices use natural herbs and spices, holistic therapies and ancient wisdom to cure physical and mental illness. Traditional healing modalities are prominent in Balinese culture today, which include natural herbal remedies, massages and energy work.. Balians are viewed with the same status and respect as a western doctor and have different specialties to heal specific problems of the body. A balian taksu draws power from nature or spirits and creates medicine from holy water, flowers and plants; while a balian ketakson will communicate with spirits to seek insight into an illness, sometimes going into a trance to heal people. Applying a deeply intuitive, holistic approach, they will consider physical symptoms as well as a patient’s mental and emotional state. Treatment is seen as a journey where the individual’s willingness to heal is an integral part of the process, and may include ritual cleansing ceremonies, herbal potions or inscriptions drawn on the body. During your Balinese Traditional Healing session, you may be recommended natural medicine, a collection of basic healing herbs made into remedies. Popular Balinese natural medicines are: Loloh – where leaves are crushed and mixed with water to drink and boreh – ground up herbs and roots which are rubbed onto the skin.
*This is an option which is included in some retreat packages, and can be added to your retreat experience as an additional option. Any tonics or remedies recommend during consultation may be purchased for an additional fee.
Discover your soul’s purpose with a transformative Vedic Numerology session, revealing clarity, alignment, and a personalized map of your life’s energy.
Unlock the wisdom of your soul’s purpose through a transformative Vedic Numerology session, an extraordinary experience designed to answer life’s most profound questions: Why am I here? Is there a path I’m meant to follow?
Using the ancient science of Yantra from the sacred Vedas, you’ll receive a detailed and personalized map of your life’s energy, offering clarity, protection, and alignment with your true purpose.In this once-in-a-lifetime session, the universe’s language—energy, vibration, and frequency—is decoded into actionable insights you can integrate into your daily life. Discover the secrets of this ancient wisdom and empower yourself to live in harmony with your soul’s unique journey. It’s more than a reading; it’s a deeply transformative experience to awaken the light and truth within you.
Combining traditional Yatra Astrology with intuitive insights, experience a personalized reading based on your birth chart that illuminate life paths, uncover hidden potentials, and provide clarity on personal challenges.
Vedic Numerology are available sessions during the Healing Goddess Retreats in Ubud and Seminyak , Bali. Please note that healer availability is subject to change; it’s recommended to confirm his presence when booking your retreat.
Shirodhara literally means ‘head flow’ and is one of the most desired Ayurvedic treatments. Beginning with a head, neck and scalp massage, you will begin the calm the wandering mind. Meditative bliss will occur as a slow pouring of medicinal oils cascade over your sixth chakra , stimulating your third eye. This treatment is recommended for calming headaches, insomnia and anxiety.
*This is included as an option for some Goddess Retreats packages. This can also be an added as an additional treatment upon request.
Most of us have developed unhealthy patterns and habits that make it impossibly to see our inner strength and potential. This healing session aims to help you move forward; gaining more clarity about your patterns; bringing more balance to your being.
What is worked on during the session:
After your session you will feel more clarity and let go of old habits not serving your own truth. Brining more balance to your whole being and developing further into your light. You will also receive simple exercises to practice on your own which will support your transformation after the session.
*This is included in our Healing Goddess Retreat Package. It is also an individual option that can be added while on your Bali retreat program for an additional fee – it is recommended to book in advance of your retreat as it is subject to practitioner availability who can book out well in advance.
At Goddess Retreats, we believe in the transformative power of holistic healing. One of our most profound therapies, Colourpuncture, offers immediate relief by harmonizing your body, mind, and soul. This unique modality balances the hormones of the Endocrine System while the Lymphatic System undertakes the essential cleansing and detoxification process known as Conflict Resolution.
During your session, skilled colourpuncture practitioners, Nengah and Henry, will apply Colourpuncture using illuminated laser-tipped crystal rods instead of needles. These rods, developed by the Mandel Institute of Esogetic Medicine in Germany and crafted by Swarovski, emit specific color frequencies for targeted healing.
The rods are gently placed on acupuncture points on your skin, providing a soothing experience that releases deep-seated traumas from various stages of life, including prenatal, karmic, childhood, and adolescent conflicts. This therapy helps address and heal the hidden emotional wounds that often remain unresolved.
The outcome is a sense of liberation and renewal. Many of our guests report relief from allergies, migraines, and general feelings of malaise. They leave with a renewed zest for life, dynamism, and enthusiasm.
*This is included as an option on our healing goddess retreats, or can be added as an individual extra during your stay for an additional fee.
Angga is a distinguished spiritual counselor renowned for his expertise in intuitive psychology, tarot, and empathetic spirituality. With qualifications as a psychologist and a skilled tarot card reader, Angga seamlessly integrates the realms of science and spirituality. He excels in offering profound insights and guidance through tarot readings, combining his intuitive acumen with professional psychological knowledge. Our guests have consistently valued their interactions with Angga, and even those new to tarot readings have found the experience enlightening and enjoyable.
*This is included as an option for some Goddess Retreats packages. This can also be an added as an additional treatment upon request.
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses the sound and vibrations of instruments, such as gongs, singing bowls and tuning forks, in order to relax the mind and body and create a deep sense of well-being. Sound healing is a powerful healing modality to treat a number of conditions, including anxiety, depression, and other emotional imbalances. It can also help to lower stress, assist with pain management, improve sleep, lower inflammation, and balance mood. Specific frequencies can range from the beta state (normal consciousness) to the theta state (relaxed consciousness) and even the delta state where internal healing can occur. Vibrational medicine is based on the idea that dis-ease is a result of our bodies’ natural resonances becoming out of tune, due to stress, illness or environmental factors. Sound therapy works powerfully, in a gentle and unobtrusive way, to return the body’s own vibration back to its natural state.
*This is included in our Ubud Goddess Retreat package and can also be chosen as a Bliss Day Option on our other retreat programs – Bali Goddess, Fitness Goddess, Surf Goddess
Learn to make beautiful flower offerings to the Balinese Goddesses and learn more about the unique Balinese spirituality in this workshop.
*This is usually included in all our Goddess Retreat packages
Open your heart and end your healing in Bali with a centuries-old Cacao ceremony. Our organic Cacao is grown here in Bali and is packed full of vitamins and minerals, that help the body to heal, detoxify and give your immune system a boost. Cacao increases blood flow to the brain, which helps to strengthen awareness and focus on setting intentions and deep meditation.*
*This may be included on a retreat as one of our workshop options. Subject to practitioner availability.
Experience a soothing acupuncture session designed to alleviate anxiety, regulate stress, and balance your energy. This ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine uses fine needles to stimulate Qi flow in your body’s meridians, rebalancing energy to improve overall health. Perfect for stress-related symptoms like headaches, sleep issues, muscle aches, and more. Enhance your treatment with a choice of cupping or Gua Sha facial massage for complete rejuvenation.
Cosmetic acupuncture is a natural alternative to Botox, optimizes health and enhances your skin’s natural beauty. Tiny needles inserted at specific points stimulate blood flow and cellular regrowth, releasing feel-good endorphins and utilizing your body’s natural healing processes.
Enjoy this space to explore your emotions and creativity as you create your own unique healing blend with crystal roller to take home.
Visit a healing aromatherapy workshop and learn from a master aromatherapist how to make unique aromatic combinations with essential oils and crystals that can awaken the goddess in your and touch your soul. More than simply perfume, aromatherapy has powerful benefits by regulating our nervous system to:
*This can be chosen as a Bliss Day Option
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in balancing Yin and Yang energies to restore harmony. TCM promotes the smooth flow of Qi and nourishes the body’s vital substances like energy and blood. Techniques such as acupuncture, cupping, massage, dietary advice, and herbal medicine address various issues, from digestive and emotional, while boosting immunity and hormone balance.
*Does not include any herbal remedies that may be prescribed to take as on going treatment after the session. This is also an individual option that can be added while on your retreat program for an additional fee. Subject to availability.
Intention setting and journaling can be a deeply creative and therapeutic practice. Writing down our thoughts gives us the opportunity to slow down, get some space from the relentless mental chatter.
Our journaling workshop will explore how mindfulness meditation practices can help us elevate our journal practice. It will help you to clearly hear the voice of your Goddess-self, so that you can set successful intentions and transform your life through clear spiritual guidance.
This workshop will give you a new perspective on your journaling practice, which you can take away and use as you continue your transformation at home.
You will learn, how to:
*This may be included on a retreat as one of our workshop options. Subject to practitioner availability.
Learn to make the traditional healing tonic, that has inspired the latest health trends using turmeric based drinks.
*This may be included on a retreat as one of our workshop options. Subject to practitioner availability.
We continue to support many charities in our Goddess Give Back Initiative, and for 2022 we wanted to provide some extra help to the big hearted charity Little Steps Matter that tirelessly works on reducing unnecessary suffering and the number of unwanted animals in Bali.
You have the the opportunity to choose for your Bliss Day to travel out with Sabine and her team as they do street feeding and provide medicine to Bali’s many homeless animals. The cost of your bliss day will be donated directly towards purchasing the food that you will be giving out on this day. ♡
*This can be chosen as a Bliss Day Option. Subject to availability.
~Please note that the availability of specific practitioners, workshops and treatments may vary during the dates of your retreat due to location and season.
Optional individual experiences are marked with and * and are not included as part of the retreat package. We are happy to help arrange appointments for you. Many practitioners we work with are very popular and do book up. We recommend if there is someone you wish to have an appointment with that you may need to secure an appointment 1 – 3 months in advance of the retreat date you are attending.
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