Bali Retreat
17 - 22 AUGUST - NORTH BALI
Thread Lighter BALI
Thread → connection, culture, community
Lighter → illumination, less burden, radiance
A Devotional Journey of Practice, Sacred Land & Reciprocity
Thread Lighter Bali is a soul rooted retreat that honours the land, its people, and your own inner landscape. Set on the quieter, untouristed northern coast of Bali, this magical space invites you to attune to nature’s rhythms, deepen your yoga and meditation practice, and reconnect with a sense of meaning through authentic cultural exchange, where reciprocity supports both personal renewal and community wellbeing.
You will enjoy
🧘♀️ Daily Rhythm
Morning meditation & gentle flow yoga
Rituals and workshops to hounour and connect with your sacredness
Beach front meals made with local delicious produce
Spacious time for rest, integration, nature immersion and spa treatments
Evening practices: yin, sunset meditation, sacred circle
Practices guided by the land, the elements, and your inner listening
🌿 Land & Culture Immersion
Visits to local temples and sacred sites with cultural guidance
Ceremony and healing with Balinese priests and community healers
Waterfall pilgrimage
Time in local villages, witnessing daily life beyond tourism
🤍 Reciprocity in Action
A dedicated portion of retreat proceeds directly supports:
local families and village school
ceremonial offerings and temple upkeep
fair exchange with Balinese healers, guides, and artisans
Retreat Details
Location: Gaia Oasis, Tejakula North Bali
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Arrival: Monday, 17 August (check-in from 2:00 pm)
Departure: Saturday, 22 August (check-out by 12:00 pm)Group size: 10–12 guests
What is included
6 days and 5 nights accommodation at Gaia Oasis Beach Resort
All meals, including breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, afternoon snacks. Filtered water, tea, fruit, juice, Bali coffee (catered for all dietary requirements)
Complimentary 1h Balinese massage at Gaia Spa
Welcome ceremony with mocktails and Balinese dance performance
Twice daily yoga and meditation sessions
Workshops and daily rituals of self care
Water purification ceremony
Guided temple visit
Les Waterfall guided tour
Cultural exchange with visit to local villages and school
Visit to local healer - Balian for private consultation
Fire ceremony with local priest
Optional add ons - Sunrise boat trip with local fishermen, with a chance to spot dolphins, extra spa treatments, private one on one teaching sessions with Cristina
Our Bali Home
Gaia Oasis, Tejakula
Our home for six days and five nights is Gaia Oasis, a peaceful sanctuary on Bali’s northern coast. Far from the crowds of the south, this region offers a slower pace, ocean air, and a deep sense of quiet. Tejakula means Light of people or Place of Light.
This beachfront resort offers all the amenities you need to feel at home and pampered. All meals are served in the beachfront restaurant with stunning sunstet views.
Gaia has a Spa, offering a range of treatments to make you feel pampered, with all the care and hospitality that only the Balinese people can give.
Expect nourishing meals, comfortable accommodation, and spacious days that allow your system to truly unwind.
Accommodation
Beachfront Bungalows — Gaia Oasis
Wake to the sound of the ocean and fall asleep to the rhythm of the sea. The beachfront bungalows at Gaia Oasis are designed to support deep rest, simplicity, and connection with nature. Designed to blend seamlessly with the surrounding environment, the spaces feel warm, grounded, and quietly luxurious in their simplicity.
To support comfort and ease, all rooms include:
Open-air bathrooms with hot water
Comfortable beds with fresh linen and towels
Mosquito nets and wardrobes
A day bed for resting, reading, or journaling
💫 Investment
Early Bird until 11th April:
Beachfront King or Twin Room — Double Occupancy: $1,880 per person
Beachfront King Room — Single Occupancy: $2,200
Deposit: $400 non-refundable to secure your place
Payment plans available upon request
Who Is This Retreat For?
This retreat is for those who feel the quiet inner call to pause, soften, and return to what truly matters.
Open to all levels, no prior experience is necessary. The practices will meet you with with gentleness, depth, and care.
Thread Lighter Bali is for those who:
Feel the need to slow down and step off the treadmill of doing
Are craving deep, soulful rest and renewal, physically, emotionally, energetically
Desire to reconnect with your inner world through embodied, accessible wellbeing practices
Are ready to explore ancient tools for nervous system regulation and emotional balance
Long to be held in a sacred space, surrounded by beauty, nature, and intentional community
Wish to realign with the rhythm of the seasons and your own innate wisdom
Travel consciously and ethically
Enjoy the rich tapestry of connection and cultural exchange
Come as you are. Leave feeling deeply restored, inspired, and reconnected to your radiant self.
🌟 FAQ
What is included in the retreat price?
The retreat fee includes accommodation at Gaia Oasis, all daily yoga and meditation sessions, guided excursions, cultural immersions, and all buffet meals. It also includes a portion dedicated to community giving back.
What is not included?
Flights to and from Bali, travel insurance (compulsory), beveragees from the bar and cafe menus, gratuity to staff, and personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, additional spa treatments) are not included.
How do I get to Gaia Oasis?
Return transfers can be arranged with Gaia Oasis Resort, around $40 each way. I am happy to help you with that.
What is the group size?
I will keep the group intimate, with 10–12 guests, to ensure personalized attention and meaningful connection.
Can I travel solo?
Absolutely. Many guests join the retreat on their own. You’ll be warmly welcomed into a supportive, intimate group, and there is plenty of space to connect as well as time to be with yourself. Whether you come solo or with a friend, you’ll feel held within the retreat container from the moment you arrive
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes, a reusable water bottle, a journal, sunscreen, all the essentials for a tropical getaway and an open heart. A detailed packing list will be sent upon registration.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes! I offer flexible payment plans to make it accessible. Please contact for details.
About the facilitator
Cristina Berrios lives and breathes these practices. Bali has been a personal place of healing and deep connection for me.
Every offering in this retreat has been intentionally selected and crafted as an invitation to restore, expand and renew. It is a great honour to share this space, coming home to the self and flourishing together.
My intention for this retreat is to support your journey into wellness, wholeness and reconnection with your true self,
to enjoy a pause from the noise of everyday life and the busyness of the mind and rest into the peaceful sanctuary within.
Cristina weaves over 20 years of embodied yoga, seasonal wisdom, and intuitive transmissions into her offerings. With a presence both grounding and tender, she creates sacred space for you to be held, to feel, to remember.
This retreat is not just a getaway, it is a sacred return to the essence of who you are.
An Invitation
Join us on an adventure for the soul!
Bask in daily rituals and exchanges that feel uplifting, nourishing and healing in so many levels.
If you feel the yes in your body, you are warmly invited.
“What can I say… still feeling the glow after a few days later. A truly memorable retreat for both of us.
Huge plaudits to you for creating the environment for us to have such an authentic experience. Still basking in the benefits now”
Andrew and Jane
Bookings
As there are limited spots available we request a $400 deposit to secure your spot.
Full payment is required prior to retreat date or by 11th April for Early bird discounted rate.
Please use your name as reference:
Cristina Berrios
BSB: 012217
Acc: 266855145
If you have any questions or special requests get in touch :)
Refund & Cancellation Policy
All retreat bookings are final and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to another participant.
Please notify us in writing if you choose to do so.
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel or postpone the retreat, you will receive a full refund or the option to transfer your booking to a future retreat date.