THE Embrace
Women’s RETREAT
Ubud, Bali – August 12th-17th, 2025
A nurturing reset for women ready to be guided back into their bodies & deepened self connection. Melt into five days of gentle somatic (body-led) practices, guided rest, connection & nourishment.
The Embrace is a women’s retreat for the women who feel a lot, hold a lot, support others a lot. On this retreat you’ll be supported to live less from your head and more from your body. You’ll be supported to digest old cycles of stress and emotion and tune in to the wisdom of your body. You’ll be guided to cultivate greater nervous system stability and self-trust, so you return home feeling grounded, clear and deeply connected with yourself and your body.
Ubud, Bali – August 12th-17th, 2025
A GLIMPSE INTO YOUR RETREAT EXPERIENCE
You arrive at a secluded retreat, surrounded by native trees and the soothing hum of nature. The air feels lighter, cleaner and as you step into the property, the idyllic location instantly invites you to relax.
Mornings begin with gentle meditation and yoga, encouraging movement of energy through your body. Experience Vedic rounding – a combination of yoga asana, breathwork and meditation to help your body to access a deeply restful state.
Nourishing, freshly prepared meals follow to energise your body and leave you feeling balanced and satisfied. Our on-site chefs prepare delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Your afternoons are yours to savour – you can unwind on a lounger by the pool, journal or read in a private reading nook, take a peaceful nature walk or connect with Caroline and the other women. There’s no pressure, no rush – just the freedom to listen to what you want in the moment.
Each day, you’ll be guided in several somatic (body-led) practices that help you to digest incomplete cycles of stress and emotion (from life experiences that left charge or “residue” behind in your body) and awaken innate and primal ways of being. After each practice, you feel more empowered to be yourself, more grounded and at peace within your own body.
Throughout the retreat, you’ll connect with other women who “get” you - women who are also wanting to live more in their bodies and experience greater presence in their life. You’ll share stories, laughter and quiet moments of understanding in a group where you feel truly seen, hear, understood and supported.
By evening, you’ll feel more connected to yourself—your body, your voice, your wants and needs. You’ll feel seen and understood in ways that feel deeply nourishing to every part of you. Each day peels back layers of density, leaving you with a renewed sense of peace of mind, steadiness and self acceptance.
You’ll leave the retreat rested, steady and with the knowledge and experience to bring this newfound clarity, self-connection and grounding into everyday life.
MOMENTS OF PURE RELAXATION
🧘 Enjoy a restorative, hour-long massage to help you release physical tension (and as many more trips to the onsite spa as you’d like).
🧘 Indulge in three fresh vegetarian meals each day, prepared with love to nourish your body.
🧘 Lounge in Balinese pool side huts and bathe in an ancient sound healing.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is for you if:
🧘 You’re craving time away from your busy life to slow down and feel cared for.
🧘 You’d love a reprieve from feeling like you’re treading water. You want to move beyond old patterns like prioritising everyone else before yourself or feeling guilty for nourishing yourself.
🧘 You feel emotionally and/or physically weighed down and crave a guided space to unravel stress and emotion from your body and experience a renewed sense of energy.
🧘 You want to learn practices and new ways of being that help you to feel more stable, and navigate life with more confidence, self-trust and grounding.
🧘 You love the idea of showing up exactly as you are and connecting with a group of women in a nurturing, supportive environment.
What’s included:
🌴 Daily guided somatic (body led) practices. Think of these like a gentle guided practice that guides you to be more in your body, in the here and now.
🌴 Vedic Meditation instruction (if you’re new to it) and ongoing support with meditation beyond the retreat. (Please note, we will not be meditating for hours a day - unless you really want to!)
🌴 Daily gentle yoga & breathwork, suitable for all levels of experience. Not focused on achieving fancy poses but rather on being grounded in your own body.
🌴 5 nights, 6 days stunning luxury Balinese accommodation in a Single or Double Occupancy room with ensuite, air conditioning, ceiling fan & daily room servicing.
🌴 Airport transfers to and from Ubud.
🌴 Ancient sound healing, Balinese cooking class, hot and cold outdoor spring pools.
🌴 Delicious vegetarian organic meals and snacks, unlimited filtered water and tea. Gluten free and dairy free dietary requirements can be accommodated.
🌴 1x restorative 60-minute Balinese massage to support your relaxation.
🌴 A printed workbook with mind-body practices and journaling prompts to support you post retreat.
🌴 Personalised support from Caroline if and when desired, for the duration of the retreat.
What’s Not included:
🌴 Flights to and from Bali.
🌴 Your visa, payable on arrival in Bali (approx. $50 AUD).
🌴 Personal shopping items.
🌴 Snacks or chai/coffees from the on-site cafe outside of the three, plentiful meals per day.
🌴 Any additional spa treatments at the on-site spa (these are very affordable in AUD).
Ubud, Bali.
· Dates: August 12th-17th, 2025.
· Location: The Shala Bali, a serene retreat centre in a quiet, peaceful part of Ubud, Bali far removed from the usual hustle and bustle.
· Capacity: An intimate retreat for no more than 12 women.
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
· Single Occupancy Room (private bathroom): $3,750 - 5x monthly payments of $750 (or $3,600 if paid in full)
· Double Occupancy Room (private bathroom): $2,750 - 5x monthly payments of $550 (or $2,600 if paid in full)
Secure your place with either the pay in full or payment instalment option. The payment instalment spreads your investment evenly over 5 months from the day of booking.
reserve your spot
This is your time to be receive. To be guided back into your body - back into trust of your body’s cues and instincts and cultivate a deep sense of stability and clarity.
Spaces are limited to preserve the intimate nature of the retreat. Reserve your place or email me directly at caroline@the-still.co if you have questions you’d like to chat through.
Love,
Caroline
Lisa, previous retreat participant
“Thank you for changing my life for the better, Caroline. The gift you've given me through Vedic meditation and knowledge has had an incredibly profound impact on me in such a short time. Forever grateful.”
Alyssa, previous retreat participant
“This retreat honestly changed my whole life. From day 1, I was overcome with a sense of peace and comfort. I learnt so much about myself, my mind, body and soul and now have resources and tools to help me through life’s daily challenges.”
Lauretta, previous retreat participant
“I really got to experience periods of what it is like to feel calm and grounded. For the first time in a long time I felt my body demonstrate signs of parasympathetic activation which was reassuring and provided evidence that I can access this state rather than feeling like I am in constant go mode.”
Rosie, previous retreat participant
“The retreat with Caroline was a truly special experience. I left feeling a radical change, the first time I haven’t felt myself in fight or flight for a very long time. Just knowing my body is capable of that is life changing.”
Francesca, previous retreat participant
“Such a brilliant retreat and just what I needed. I expected to feel relaxed but got so much more, internal awakenings and a path forward through stress and anxiety. Caroline is very generous and the whole package is such good value for the transformations that occur.”
Read more reviews left by Caroline’s retreat guests here.