“Surrender to Euphoria: The Ecstasy Within” Summer Retreat. A Journey of Hypnotic Yoga, Somatic Alchemy, and Inner Awakening in Bali
“Surrender to Euphoria: The Ecstasy Within” Summer Retreat. A Journey of Hypnotic Yoga, Somatic Alchemy, and Inner Awakening in Bali
Jalan Setra Desa Adat Mas, MAS, Kecamatan Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Up to 20 in group
May 31 - June 6, 2025
Retreat Highlights
- hypnotic yoga for the soul
- Somatic alchemy: the art of letting go
- Group releases/meditation
- Heart-opening Sharing ceremonies (with cacao, of course!)
- Yoga Nidra
- Sound Baths
- Ecstatic dance
- Group excursions to the best Bali has to offer. Waterfalls, hiking, beach
- Handstands (Inversions workshop)
- Intro to the Sedona Method (optional)
About this Retreat
Your Guides
RYT 500+ Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor with 20 Years of Experience
I have been deeply shaped by years of training with some of the world’s most celebrated Ashtanga yoga teachers, including Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Meghan Currie, Ty Landrum, and Laruga Glaser. Their wisdom forms the foundation of my unique approach, which blends classical alignment with fluid, intuitive movement to cultivate strength, creativity, and flow. With a background spanning Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Yin, Iyengar, and Anusara yoga, I’ve distilled the essence of these practices into what I call Hypnotic Yoga or Somatic Alchemy—a fusion of dynamic, serpentine spinal waves, slinky movements, and the perfect balance of power and grace.
While I adore advanced inversions and dynamic flows, my classes are intentionally designed to welcome and empower practitioners at all levels—from beginners to seasoned yogis. It’s a space where movement becomes art, self-expression is celebrated, and every body feels at home.
I am also a certified hypnotherapist, having delivered speeches across the country for the American Hypnosis Association, as well as a Sedona Method Certified Instructor personally mentored by Hale Dwoskin. My work integrates yoga, hypnosis, emotional release techniques, and spiritual awakening to help individuals rediscover their natural state of joy, love, and infinite possibility. Inspired by Advaita Vedanta and the teachings of Michael Singer and Robert Adams, my offerings guide students toward self-realization and inner freedom.
My personal yoga journey was profoundly shaped in the serene beauty of Amorgos, Greece, where I met Miriam Indries. She revealed to me that yoga is far more than physical movement—it is a deep spiritual path. Her introduction to Vedanta sparked a transformative journey of self-discovery, ultimately leading me to my spiritual teacher, Michael Singer, author of The Untethered Soul. From their teachings, I came to understand that love is not something we seek—it is our natural state, waiting to be uncovered.
I am a graduate of the Hypnosis Motivation Institute (HMI), where I earned the Director’s Award for excellence in mind-body psychology and clinical hypnotherapy. By weaving together hypnotic techniques, somatic alchemy, and emotional release practices such as the Sedona Method, I help students release the emotional blockages that obscure their innate brilliance.
At its core, yoga is the art of dissolving the blockages that obscure our true essence. It takes us from seeking love and meaning externally to realizing that love is who we are. Through this practice, we align with our natural state of Sat Chit Ananda—eternal truth, consciousness, and bliss—allowing life to flow effortlessly and beautifully.
Whether you’re an experienced yogi or just beginning your journey, my teachings offer a sacred space to turn inward, release external seeking, and reconnect with the boundless love and radiance already within you. Together, we create moments of profound transformation and healing that ripple through every aspect of life.
Details of this retreat
Aren’t you tired of it?
The expensive trips that leave you feeling emptier than when you left. The luxury resorts, the bottomless cocktails, the Instagram-worthy views—all of it masking the truth: you’re waking up hungover, drained, and thousands of dollars poorer, wondering why it still feels like something’s missing.
You went along for the ride—maybe to appease your friends, to distract yourself, to feel like you’re living the “dream.” But deep down, you know it. None of it is nourishing what your soul is hungry for.
I Know That Feeling. I’ve been there.
Caught in a loop of chasing the next distraction, the next trip, the next thing that would finally make me feel fulfilled. For a moment, it worked. I’d lose myself in the noise, the glamour, the excitement.
But it never lasted. Because what I was really hungry for wasn’t out there. It was inside me.
A Different Kind of Journey
Everything changed for me on a yoga retreat in Amorgos, Greece.
I arrived a mess. Exhausted. Searching for something I couldn’t even name. And what I found there was nothing like what I’d ever experienced.
There were no distractions. No hangovers. No pressure to “perform” or keep up appearances.
Instead, there was space. Space to breathe. To move. To feel. To listen.
And in that stillness, I found something I’d been avoiding for years: myself.
I realized that what I was searching for couldn’t be bought or achieved. It couldn’t be found in another relationship, another possession, or another vacation.
It could only be uncovered within me.
Is This Your Time?
Maybe you’ve been living the same story.
Expensive trips, lavish dinners, fleeting moments of happiness that always seem to slip through your fingers.
Maybe, like me, you’ve reached the point where the distractions aren’t enough anymore.
Maybe it’s time to stop running and start nourishing what really matters.
This Is Your Invitation
To trade the noise for stillness.
The distractions for connection.
The emptiness for something real.
I offer a different kind of escape. One I have lived so deeply, all i care to do is offer others the same experience. One that doesn’t take you further from yourself but brings you closer.
this is your chance to finally listen to what your soul has been trying to tell you all along: make an appointment with your Self.
A Journey Back to Yourself
This isn’t about giving up luxury—it’s about redefining it.
Luxury isn’t just about beautiful places or extravagant experiences. True luxury is waking up each day with a heart that feels light, a mind that feels clear, and a soul that feels whole.
This is your invitation to stop chasing what will never satisfy and start uncovering what already exists within you.
Are you ready to take the first step?
Let’s begin this journey—together.
Welcome to A Surrender to Euphoria
An immersive 6-day retreat designed to help you let go of external seeking and reconnect with the infinite love, joy, and freedom within. Through a unique blend of Ashtanga-inspired hypnotic movement, somatic alchemy, and spiritual nourishment, you’ll experience a profound transformation that aligns your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect
6-Day Retreat Program
Day 1: Foundations of Freedom
Theme: Discovering the Art of Letting Go
• Welcome and Orientation
• Opening circle to set intentions.
• Intro to grounding. Why we are here. Workbook discussion
• Meditation/Satsang
Day 2: Understanding the Mind’s Filters
Theme: The Illusions of the Mind
• Morning Yoga
• Group discussion/ Partner exercises
• Afternoon Workshop and Yin
• Breathwork/yoga nidra
• Meditation/Satsang + Heart opening cacao ceremony
Day 3: Emotional Alchemy
Theme: Transforming Inner Resistance
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: Welcoming and Dissolving Emotional Patterns.
• Afternoon Walking Meditation on Beach
• Group discussion: Insights from the walk.
• A group hypnosis tutorial on topic of choice (i.e. changing food preferences)
Day 4: Diving into Nonduality
Theme: Awareness Beyond Form
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: The 5th Way of Releasing
• Group releases, partnerships
• Afternoon sound bath
• Discussion : Consciousness as the Screen
• Meditation/Satsang
Day 5: Living as Love
Theme: Rediscovering Your Natural State
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: The Flow of Shakti (Energy)
• Group partnerships and releases
• Workshop: The World as a Reflection of You.
• Evening Satsang/Meditation
• Ecstatic Dance Under the Stars
Day 6: Integration and Embodiment
Theme: Freedom as a Way of Being
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: Integrating Letting Go into Daily Life
• Create a personal plan for continuing the practices.
• Discuss challenges participants may face after the retreat.
• Group Reflection: Celebrating the Journey
• Sharing circle: Key takeaways and personal transformations.
• Closing Ceremony
Additional Features
• Daily Practices and workshops
• Evening satsang: Q&A and storytelling to connect with teachings more deeply.
• Handmade retreat workbook
• Intro to Sedona Method/ Group Hypnosis/ Yoga Nidra
• Include guided meditation recordings for post-retreat practice.
Required & Optional Reading
Required:
1. The Untethered Soul (or any other book) by Michael Singer
This foundational book offers profound insights into releasing inner barriers, letting go, and aligning with the natural flow of life.
Optional (Recommended for Deeper Exploration):
2. The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin
Learn simple yet profound techniques for letting go of emotional and mental blockages.
3. Happiness Is Free by Lester Levenson
Explore the truth that happiness is not something to achieve but a natural state that arises when you let go.
4. Silence of the Heart by Robert Adams
A spiritual classic that reminds us of the infinite love and peace within.
5. Any yoga classic!
Sample Daily Schedule
6:00 – 7:00 AM: Coffee/Tea and Fruit
Ease into the day with a light start, connecting with the natural rhythm of the morning.
7:00 – 9:45 AM: Rise and Radiate
Begin your day with an energizing and transformative practice that blends Ashtanga-inspired hypnotic flows, breathwork, and meditation. This session is designed to awaken your body, align your energy, and connect you to the natural radiance within. Feel empowered, clear, and ready to flow through the day in harmony with your highest self.
9:45 – 11:00 AM: Floating Breakfast
Enjoy a nourishing, plant-based breakfast curated by Chef Dan, featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
11:00 – 1:30 PM: Group Transformational Workshop
1:30 – 3:00 PM: Optional Lunch or Free Time
Savor an organic, chef-curated meal designed to fuel your journey inward.
3:00 – 4:45 PM: Free Time
Take this time for self-reflection, journaling, or simply rest and reset.
5:00 – 6:30 PM: The Ecstasy of Just Being
A deeply restorative Yin practice that invites you to let go of tension and surrender into the stillness of your own nature. This practice emphasizes presence, ease, and the profound joy of simply being.
7:00 PM: Dinner
Connect with your fellow participants over a shared meal under the stars, featuring exotic Balinese flavors and nourishing dishes.
8:15 – 9:00 PM: Sounds of Serenity with Joseph
Conclude your day with a meditative sound healing session led by Joseph. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and harmonic tones to enter a deep state of relaxation and balance..
Why Retreat with Me?
With over 20 years of yoga practice, 5+ years teaching, and advanced training in hypnotherapy, somatic alchemy, and spiritual alchemy, I bring a unique perspective to healing and transformation. My work is deeply influenced by my spiritual teacher, Michael Singer, and masters like Hale Dwoskin, Richard Freeman, and Robert Adams. Through this retreat, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where you can surrender fully and reconnect with your natural state of bliss.
The expensive trips that leave you feeling emptier than when you left. The luxury resorts, the bottomless cocktails, the Instagram-worthy views—all of it masking the truth: you’re waking up hungover, drained, and thousands of dollars poorer, wondering why it still feels like something’s missing.
You went along for the ride—maybe to appease your friends, to distract yourself, to feel like you’re living the “dream.” But deep down, you know it. None of it is nourishing what your soul is hungry for.
I Know That Feeling. I’ve been there.
Caught in a loop of chasing the next distraction, the next trip, the next thing that would finally make me feel fulfilled. For a moment, it worked. I’d lose myself in the noise, the glamour, the excitement.
But it never lasted. Because what I was really hungry for wasn’t out there. It was inside me.
A Different Kind of Journey
Everything changed for me on a yoga retreat in Amorgos, Greece.
I arrived a mess. Exhausted. Searching for something I couldn’t even name. And what I found there was nothing like what I’d ever experienced.
There were no distractions. No hangovers. No pressure to “perform” or keep up appearances.
Instead, there was space. Space to breathe. To move. To feel. To listen.
And in that stillness, I found something I’d been avoiding for years: myself.
I realized that what I was searching for couldn’t be bought or achieved. It couldn’t be found in another relationship, another possession, or another vacation.
It could only be uncovered within me.
Is This Your Time?
Maybe you’ve been living the same story.
Expensive trips, lavish dinners, fleeting moments of happiness that always seem to slip through your fingers.
Maybe, like me, you’ve reached the point where the distractions aren’t enough anymore.
Maybe it’s time to stop running and start nourishing what really matters.
This Is Your Invitation
To trade the noise for stillness.
The distractions for connection.
The emptiness for something real.
I offer a different kind of escape. One I have lived so deeply, all i care to do is offer others the same experience. One that doesn’t take you further from yourself but brings you closer.
this is your chance to finally listen to what your soul has been trying to tell you all along: make an appointment with your Self.
A Journey Back to Yourself
This isn’t about giving up luxury—it’s about redefining it.
Luxury isn’t just about beautiful places or extravagant experiences. True luxury is waking up each day with a heart that feels light, a mind that feels clear, and a soul that feels whole.
This is your invitation to stop chasing what will never satisfy and start uncovering what already exists within you.
Are you ready to take the first step?
Let’s begin this journey—together.
Welcome to A Surrender to Euphoria
An immersive 6-day retreat designed to help you let go of external seeking and reconnect with the infinite love, joy, and freedom within. Through a unique blend of Ashtanga-inspired hypnotic movement, somatic alchemy, and spiritual nourishment, you’ll experience a profound transformation that aligns your body, mind, and soul.
What to Expect
6-Day Retreat Program
Day 1: Foundations of Freedom
Theme: Discovering the Art of Letting Go
• Welcome and Orientation
• Opening circle to set intentions.
• Intro to grounding. Why we are here. Workbook discussion
• Meditation/Satsang
Day 2: Understanding the Mind’s Filters
Theme: The Illusions of the Mind
• Morning Yoga
• Group discussion/ Partner exercises
• Afternoon Workshop and Yin
• Breathwork/yoga nidra
• Meditation/Satsang + Heart opening cacao ceremony
Day 3: Emotional Alchemy
Theme: Transforming Inner Resistance
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: Welcoming and Dissolving Emotional Patterns.
• Afternoon Walking Meditation on Beach
• Group discussion: Insights from the walk.
• A group hypnosis tutorial on topic of choice (i.e. changing food preferences)
Day 4: Diving into Nonduality
Theme: Awareness Beyond Form
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: The 5th Way of Releasing
• Group releases, partnerships
• Afternoon sound bath
• Discussion : Consciousness as the Screen
• Meditation/Satsang
Day 5: Living as Love
Theme: Rediscovering Your Natural State
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: The Flow of Shakti (Energy)
• Group partnerships and releases
• Workshop: The World as a Reflection of You.
• Evening Satsang/Meditation
• Ecstatic Dance Under the Stars
Day 6: Integration and Embodiment
Theme: Freedom as a Way of Being
• Morning Yoga
• Workshop: Integrating Letting Go into Daily Life
• Create a personal plan for continuing the practices.
• Discuss challenges participants may face after the retreat.
• Group Reflection: Celebrating the Journey
• Sharing circle: Key takeaways and personal transformations.
• Closing Ceremony
Additional Features
• Daily Practices and workshops
• Evening satsang: Q&A and storytelling to connect with teachings more deeply.
• Handmade retreat workbook
• Intro to Sedona Method/ Group Hypnosis/ Yoga Nidra
• Include guided meditation recordings for post-retreat practice.
Required & Optional Reading
Required:
1. The Untethered Soul (or any other book) by Michael Singer
This foundational book offers profound insights into releasing inner barriers, letting go, and aligning with the natural flow of life.
Optional (Recommended for Deeper Exploration):
2. The Sedona Method by Hale Dwoskin
Learn simple yet profound techniques for letting go of emotional and mental blockages.
3. Happiness Is Free by Lester Levenson
Explore the truth that happiness is not something to achieve but a natural state that arises when you let go.
4. Silence of the Heart by Robert Adams
A spiritual classic that reminds us of the infinite love and peace within.
5. Any yoga classic!
Sample Daily Schedule
6:00 – 7:00 AM: Coffee/Tea and Fruit
Ease into the day with a light start, connecting with the natural rhythm of the morning.
7:00 – 9:45 AM: Rise and Radiate
Begin your day with an energizing and transformative practice that blends Ashtanga-inspired hypnotic flows, breathwork, and meditation. This session is designed to awaken your body, align your energy, and connect you to the natural radiance within. Feel empowered, clear, and ready to flow through the day in harmony with your highest self.
9:45 – 11:00 AM: Floating Breakfast
Enjoy a nourishing, plant-based breakfast curated by Chef Dan, featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
11:00 – 1:30 PM: Group Transformational Workshop
1:30 – 3:00 PM: Optional Lunch or Free Time
Savor an organic, chef-curated meal designed to fuel your journey inward.
3:00 – 4:45 PM: Free Time
Take this time for self-reflection, journaling, or simply rest and reset.
5:00 – 6:30 PM: The Ecstasy of Just Being
A deeply restorative Yin practice that invites you to let go of tension and surrender into the stillness of your own nature. This practice emphasizes presence, ease, and the profound joy of simply being.
7:00 PM: Dinner
Connect with your fellow participants over a shared meal under the stars, featuring exotic Balinese flavors and nourishing dishes.
8:15 – 9:00 PM: Sounds of Serenity with Joseph
Conclude your day with a meditative sound healing session led by Joseph. Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls and harmonic tones to enter a deep state of relaxation and balance..
Why Retreat with Me?
With over 20 years of yoga practice, 5+ years teaching, and advanced training in hypnotherapy, somatic alchemy, and spiritual alchemy, I bring a unique perspective to healing and transformation. My work is deeply influenced by my spiritual teacher, Michael Singer, and masters like Hale Dwoskin, Richard Freeman, and Robert Adams. Through this retreat, I aim to create a safe, nurturing space where you can surrender fully and reconnect with your natural state of bliss.
Schedule
6:30 AM - Sunrise Meditation & Breathwork
Begin the day with stillness and conscious breathing in the open-air shala, allowing the morning light and sounds of nature to awaken your spirit.
7:30 AM - Hypnotic Yoga Flow
Move through a dynamic and intuitive yoga sequence designed to awaken your energy, release tension, and connect deeply with your body and soul.
9:00 AM - Gourmet Breakfast
Enjoy a nourishing, plant-based breakfast featuring fresh tropical fruits, smoothies, and wholesome dishes prepared with love.
10:30 AM - Transformative Workshop
Delve into workshops focusing on yogic philosophy, somatic alchemy, or emotional release techniques. Gain profound insights and tools to support your journey inward.
12:30 PM - Free Time for Exploration or Rest
Swim in the villa’s infinity pool, journal in the serene gardens, or venture into the heart of Ubud for exploration and inspiration.
2:00 PM - Light Lunch
A light, vibrant lunch to nourish your body and fuel your soul for the afternoon.
3:30 PM - Experiential Lab or Embodiment Practices
Participate in hands-on labs exploring functional movement, breathwork, or ecstatic flow techniques, refining your practice in an intimate setting.
5:00 PM - Restorative Yoga or Yin Practice
Slow down with a deeply soothing yoga practice, allowing you to unwind, release, and connect with stillness.
6:30 PM - Conscious Dinner
Gather with fellow retreaters to enjoy a wholesome, locally inspired meal as the sun sets over the jungle.
8:00 PM - Evening Circle or Special Ceremony
End the day with an intimate group circle, guided meditation, or sacred ceremony such as a cacao ritual, moonlit chanting, or sound healing.
9:30 PM - Quiet Reflection
Retire to your private sanctuary or spend time stargazing, journaling, or savoring the peace of the Balinese night.
This flow is designed to balance structured guidance with spacious freedom, offering opportunities for both deep inward exploration and connection with the beauty around you.
Begin the day with stillness and conscious breathing in the open-air shala, allowing the morning light and sounds of nature to awaken your spirit.
7:30 AM - Hypnotic Yoga Flow
Move through a dynamic and intuitive yoga sequence designed to awaken your energy, release tension, and connect deeply with your body and soul.
9:00 AM - Gourmet Breakfast
Enjoy a nourishing, plant-based breakfast featuring fresh tropical fruits, smoothies, and wholesome dishes prepared with love.
10:30 AM - Transformative Workshop
Delve into workshops focusing on yogic philosophy, somatic alchemy, or emotional release techniques. Gain profound insights and tools to support your journey inward.
12:30 PM - Free Time for Exploration or Rest
Swim in the villa’s infinity pool, journal in the serene gardens, or venture into the heart of Ubud for exploration and inspiration.
2:00 PM - Light Lunch
A light, vibrant lunch to nourish your body and fuel your soul for the afternoon.
3:30 PM - Experiential Lab or Embodiment Practices
Participate in hands-on labs exploring functional movement, breathwork, or ecstatic flow techniques, refining your practice in an intimate setting.
5:00 PM - Restorative Yoga or Yin Practice
Slow down with a deeply soothing yoga practice, allowing you to unwind, release, and connect with stillness.
6:30 PM - Conscious Dinner
Gather with fellow retreaters to enjoy a wholesome, locally inspired meal as the sun sets over the jungle.
8:00 PM - Evening Circle or Special Ceremony
End the day with an intimate group circle, guided meditation, or sacred ceremony such as a cacao ritual, moonlit chanting, or sound healing.
9:30 PM - Quiet Reflection
Retire to your private sanctuary or spend time stargazing, journaling, or savoring the peace of the Balinese night.
This flow is designed to balance structured guidance with spacious freedom, offering opportunities for both deep inward exploration and connection with the beauty around you.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Arianna Angara, Jalan Setra Desa Adat Mas, MAS, Kecamatan Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Directions
Easy flight into DPS!
Accommodation
All bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, ac, daily housekeeping, and luxury linens
Shared room
Private room
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi
Spa
Sauna
Pool
Towels
Free Parking
Kitchen
Tour Assistance
Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea
Cafe
Restaurant
Fitness Center
Yoga Studio
Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent
A one-of-a-kind, Dream Zen villa nestled in the serene beauty of Ubud offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and traditional charm. Just steps from the heart of the town yet surrounded by lush greenery, this villa provides a peaceful retreat. Each room is thoughtfully designed with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, and warm, indirect lighting for ultimate comfort.
The villa’s open layout includes a fully equipped kitchen, spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas with gorgeous pools
The villa’s open layout includes a fully equipped kitchen, spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas with gorgeous pools
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
What's Included
- Luxurious accommodation (either private or shared) at a zen dream villa in the heart of Ubud complete with infinity pools, tropical gardens, and tranquil spaces designed for rest and renewal.
- A floating breakfast each day by the pool. Optional light lunch and gourmet dinner made from fresh, organic ingredients, designed by our award winning chef Dan Rodriguez
- Guided Meditations and Breathwork: Journey inward with meditative practices and conscious breathing techniques that reveal the deep connections between your inner essence and the beauty of the outer world.
- Embodied Workshops and Explorations: Dive into workshops blending intricate asana instruction with somatic awareness, giving you the tools to deepen your practice and reconnect with the natural wisdom of your body.
- Teachings in Yogic Philosophy: Explore the heart of yoga through teachings inspired by ancient traditions—delving into song, chanting, devotion, and practices that awaken your connection to your true Self.
- • Immersive Adventures in Bali: Bask in the magic of Bali with opportunities to swim in crystalline waters, explore lush landscapes, connect with like-minded souls, and surrender to the island’s spiritual energy.
- This retreat is a tapestry of movement, stillness, and connection, inviting you to honor your body, awaken your soul, and immerse yourself in a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
- 15 minute professional photo shoot and styling with Joseph Steffen
- Group excursions hiking/beach (not including any entrance fees if acceptable)
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Transportation
- Longer photoshoot/editing
- Food outside of villa
- Add on spa treatments or packages
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