LIVING YOGA DIGITAL DETOX RETREAT, BALI
28-31 August 2025 (Thu-Sun)
If, like me, you wish to spend less time on your mobile phone and more time being present, then this might just be the opportunity to put our electronics aside in favour of nature and community. Our environment plays a significant role when we grapple with the discomfort of being offline, and while I've toyed with the idea of hosting a digital detox retreat for a long time, I never quite found the right place. Until I stepped onto the grounds of this gorgeous coffee estate in Tabanan two years ago. And if the past two years of digital detox retreat experience is anything to go by, we will be held in a truly magical oasis that is made to support the transition into offline mode.
Over four days, we will gently ease into a slower, more intentional rhythm of being — offline. A really special treat is melukat — a special Balinese water purification ceremony in a tucked-away village temple. The ceremony is intimate and authentic; nothing like the commercial experiences offered up on Klook these days. ◡̈ We will practise Yoga and move our bodies, breathe fresh air, sing, write, get our hands dirty in earth and food (our plantation experts are all set to take us foraging!), and most of all, be fully present with ourselves and community.
Come with a friend, or solo! It's always fascinating how quickly like-minded travellers bond, so don't be surprised if you end up sharing laughter and long conversations with new friends!
How the digital detox works
In the spirit of digital detox, you are encouraged to leave your laptop at home, and to leave your mobile phone with me for safekeeping. I will give you the contact number of the retreat centre, which your family and close friends can reach you at in the event of an emergency. If you MUST have your phone with you, please use it sparingly at the end of the day and only within the vicinity of your bedroom. Do also be considerate with your usage if you have a roommate.
Please note
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All rooms have ensuite showers and toilets
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Rooms are unique and different in size and design (but all gorgeous!). You will choose upon sign-up on a first-come-first-served basis. Full accommodation details for selection will be disclosed after deposit is received.
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There is no A/C in the rooms; only ceiling fans. But don't worry! We are at a higher altitude so it's pretty cool, and night-time temperatures can drop to 19-20 degree Celsius. It is also a wonderful season, temperature wise, to be here.
Retreat fee (early bird until 31 March)
Twin-share: S$1200 // S$1400 thereafter
Single occupancy top-up: S$600
Enjoy $200 off if you've attended a digital detox retreat with me.
Enjoy $100 off per person if you sign up with a friend (twin-share)
Inclusions
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Accommodation
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All meals — breakfast, lunch, tea break and dinner (food is 100% vegetarian)
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Twice-daily Yoga/movement/restorative practices
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Balinese purification ceremony in a local temple (ladies on their moon cycle will have to sit this out, but will have you're most welcome to come along and soak up the very special vibes)
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Foraging and healthy Balinese cooking class
Exclusions
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Flight tickets
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Visa fees (if your passport requires one)
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Airport transfers (the retreat centre is about 2 hours from the international airport)
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Bali tourism tax if required (150,000 IDR, which is about SGD15)
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Compulsory travel insurance
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Expenses incurred should you fall ill in Bali. Please make sure your travel insurance adequately covers this.
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Any necessary Covid tests, should regulations require them then
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All personal expenses eg. laundry and coffee/tea/hot chocolate orders
Planning your flights
There are ample flights into Bali, so please go with your preferred airline. If you're arriving on Thursday (28 Aug) itself, please plan to land no later than noon, so you have ample time to travel to the retreat centre without stress. It is about a 2- to sometimes 3-hour drive from the airport, depending on traffic.
Our retreat begins at 4:30pm with an opening circle and practice on Thursday (28 Aug), and ends at 11am on Sun (31 Aug) after morning practice and breakfast. If you're flying out immediately the same day, please opt for a flight that leaves Denpasar after 3pm.
Booking and cancellation policy
The retreat will go on so long as international travel regulations allow quarantine-free travel between Indonesia and Singapore. Please stay updated with the latest information on the ICA website here.
Please email Leigh to register. A non-refundable S$500 deposit will be required to secure your spot. Your space is not confirmed until I reply to let you know that I have received your deposit. The remaining fee is to be paid in full by Fri 4 July.
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Cancellations communicated in writing by Wed 10 July 2024 will receive a 25% refund. No refunds will be made after that.
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To avoid paying the cancellation surcharge, you can get someone else to take your place on the retreat.
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The cancellation policy above will remain in place regardless of your reason for dropping out, including spikes in Covid cases and acts beyond our control. This is a risk you assume upon registration. Please purchase adequate travel insurance upon confirmation of your spot on the retreat.