The time for celebration, family, connection and holidays… AND Tis the Season to stay in Homeostasis! Our calendars are full and we are on a continual social schedule. It’s fun, exciting and brings much joy.. However for some, the joyful season can also bring...
Turbulence. Chaos. Anarchy. These are our times. If you can see beyond the incessant and rhetorical media headlines, you will know we are facing some harrowing societal, global, national, and individual issues. There is not one person on this planet that hasn’t...
If you’ve ever travelled to Bali before, you would know that it is one special place! Not only the beautiful scenery, culture, food, surf, shopping etc. Also the incredible energy this island holds. Bali is a place where people come for a holiday and leave with...
Do you really want to look back on your life and see how wonderful it could have been had you not been afraid to live it? – Caroline Myss Speaking your truth about how you really feel can be a daunting experience for many. Many people are terrified of expressing...
“Narnia” … “Bubble” … “Sanctuary” … We’ve heard guests refer to our retreat centre often with these endearing names. And we’re always chuffed to receive the feedback, as we truly believe that one of the most fundamental parts of healing is the provision of...
When did you last stop and take 10 minutes to breathe and listen to what is really going inside of you? We’re so busy being busy that it’s sickening. Do yourself a huge favour right now and… STOP. Whatever it is you are doing… STOP. Give yourself permission right now...
It is a sign of self-care when you start to prioritise your health and the food you’re putting into your body. We are biochemically wired so differently from everyone and only your body knows what you need. When you start paying attention to what you need, the way...
So you know your ABCs but are you aware of your EDCs? Are your hormones out of balance? Are you irritable & moody? Having trouble sleeping? Does your child have behavioural issues? Find out if EDCs are effecting you. What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and...
This busy time of year can often be a challenging time for health – as those who have been ‘busy without balance’ stumble into the Festive Season holidays worn out, unenergised, and often not ready for the big energy that comes with family time over...
We are here to serve our clients’ best interests – specifically their health and wellbeing. Natural Instinct Healing have been offering retreats in Bali for over four years, in which time we have seen an explosion of retreat offerings as Ubud has become...
This one is a favourite for retreat guests in Bali on our Superfood Cleanse program. Super yummy and super quick to whip up! It is a soup best served cold, so all you need is a blender and a few basic ingredients outlined below. It is especially great for a liquid...
We don’t sell fridges on our retreats in Bali. If anything is sold it is life. And we often have guests arrive looking for exactly that. Whether it is their old life, a new life, or any life other than the one they currently have. On a recent detox retreat in Ubud a...
Stress. Ahhh yes this word gets tossed around again and again in our daily vocabularies because it is something we have all at some stage experienced in our lives. But what is it exactly? And why is it so important that we know how to handle ourselves during times of...
Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care. – Buddha So often in modern day society we neglect our physical bodies. Generally if everything is going along ‘ok’ our physical bodies needs are often pushed down the list of day to day...
Food Matter’s Coffee Buying Guide This article was sourced online from Food Matters’ website – a great resource for all things food and health related: http://foodmatters.tv/coffee-buying-guide Discover the truth behind this controversial beverage...
Here is a great interview that our resident retreat host Becky Nodding did with Bekabuluh ‘The Traveling Gardener’ entitled “The Coconut Oil Wonders”. As Indonesians, most of us have heard this since elementary school: Coconut is the most...
Made & Mandela – A reflection on the lessons learnt from a global “freedom fighter” and local Balinese “driver”. I wish my Balinese driver, Made, had met Nelson Mandela. I have no problems picturing the inspiring union – a...
Kate Reardon recently featured in the Wellbeing’s magazine within an article entitled “Retreat to Rest”. The article focuses on just how important it is for people to give themselves the rest they deserve – and why to rest, repair, and rejuvenate at our retreats...
“How I got my wings back!” – An inspirational story told by one of our beautiful retreat guests, Kim Smadis of Pure Life Balance. I didn’t think I would have to travel halfway around the world to get my physical and mental strength back, but I...
The Tongue Scraper: An Ayurvedic Must-Have for Removing Toxic Gunk. For most people, oral hygiene equates to brushing their teeth twice daily. Those who go above and beyond maybe also floss and gargle with mouthwash, taking care of the teeth and gums. But what about...