Bali 2023 Retreat
Settle Into Stillness
Bali Yoga and Sacred Music Retreat
Let your soul shine and join Nancy Grzeszak, Jeremy Arndt, and Jane Bloom on this journey of a lifetime! Together, we will dive deep into the unique culture and surroundings of the blissful island of Bali, Indonesia. Your journey will begin as you fly into Denpasar, Bali, and are driven to the center of Bali’s artisanal traditions and spiritual life, Ubud. Here, you will be surrounded by Bali’s lush rainforests, terraced rice paddies, ancient Hindu temples, and holy shrines. You will stay at the serene Soulshine resort, founded by artist and musician, Michael Franti, which is an oasis located just outside of Ubud’s bustling town center. Your journey will include daily yoga and sound sessions, delicious and healthy plant-based meals inspired by traditional Balinese cuisine, trips to majestic waterfalls and Balinese temples, and so much more. Jeremy and Nancy have spent many months immersing themselves into the unique culture of Bali, and traveling off the beaten track throughout the entire island, and will use their experience to help guide you and create memories to last a lifetime.
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Join us August 19-26, 2023 in Ubud, Bali at Michael Franti’s Soulshine
Double occupancy packages starting at $2,799 per person (We can pair solo travelers with others for double occupancy)
5 Early Bird Discounts Available to the first 5 to sign up with a deposit - Save $200!!!
Room upgrades available, ranging from $100-600.
Single occupancy rates available. Please inquire.
Secure your space with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Final payment is due by August 1, 2023. Retreat space is limited. Payment plans can be set up, if necessary. All retreat payments are non-refundable.
Please note: COVID Vaccinations are currently required to enter Bali. This is subject to change.
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Accommodation at Soulshine in Ubud, the spiritual heart of Bali
Invigorating, all levels morning Yoga by Jane Bloom (Dwell Yoga) with live music by Settle Into Stillness (Jeremy and Nancy)
Introspective evening Sound Journeys and Yoga, by Settle Into Stillness with live music (Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga)
A visit to two of Bali’s most famous temples, Gunung Kawi, and Tirta Empul Sacred Water Temple
A journey to two of the area’s most majestic waterfalls, Tegenungan and Taman Sari
Healthy and delicious morning breakfasts with tropical fruits and local foods
Dinners at the Soulshine Restaraunt, featuring healthy plant-based meals inspired by local cuisine, with foods from Soulshine’s own organic gardens
Cultural dinner with a Balinese buffet and traditional Balinese dance performance
Enchanting dinner at The Swept Away Restaurant at the Samaya in Ubud, a restaurant situated on the banks of the beautiful Ayung River
A 1 hour massage at Soulshine’s on-site spa is included with your retreat package
Your homebase for this journey will be in the spiritual heart of Bali in Ubud. See for yourself why this fabled destination is on the bucket list of so many world travelers! Bali is known for its immense beauty, from its bewildering island landscapes, to its famous ancient Hindu temples, the unique Balinese culture and customs, the breathtaking views of terraced rice paddies, volcanoes, and its beautiful beaches.
Included:
All activities listed in the retreat highlights above
Airport Transfers
2 meals per day (Breakfast, Dinner)
Memories to last a lifetime
Not Included:
Flights and entry visa
Extra meals, drinks, tips/gratuity
Optional activities and other activities not included in the retreat itinerary
Additional transportation outside of the retreat itinerary
Additional spa services
Shopping and souvenirs
Travel Insurance
Yoga for EveryBODY
About our Yoga offerings:
We strive to make our yoga retreats accessible and supportive of everyone, regardless of where you are in your practice. On past retreats, we have had students ranging from complete beginners to seasoned, experienced teachers. Our teachers, Nancy and Jane have years of experience with the practice and teaching working with students of all ages, skill levels, and body types. Yoga practices offered on this retreat will include invigorating, all levels morning classes, deeply rejuvenating Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Yin Yoga. They are an extension of the offerings from our Sound Journey events worldwide, as well as the classes found at Jane’s studio, Dwell Yoga, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. At our retreats, you are invited to practice at your pace, along with the guidance of our teachers, and grow from where you are in this moment. If you have any questions about whether our retreat is right for you, please send us a message using the contact form at the bottom of the page!
Optional Activities:
Balinese cooking class
Rice field planting and walk
White sand beach excursion
Whitewater rafting on the Ayung River
Balinese countryside bicycle tour
Sebatu holy waterfall temple tour
Mt. Batur sunrise hike
Mt. Batur hot springs excursion
Ecstatic dance at The Yoga Barn
Kechak dance performance
Ubud day trips
Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest
And much more!
Why travel with us?
We have been traveling the world together since 2011, and before that, Jeremy was traveling solo since 2009. Our travel philosophy has always been to immerse ourselves in the local cultures as much as possible, to deeply connect with the local people and ways of life. In order to do so, we have committed to long-term, slow travel over the years, which involves traveling in the ways the locals do as much as possible. This includes taking local transportation when possible, eating the way the locals do, learning as much language as possible, and respecting the local customs as much as we can. In doing so, we have had amazing and deeply personal travel experiences that have taught us that no matter where you go in the world, we all hold similar goals, dreams, and desires of life, and share common values. In a little over a decade, we have each spent a cumulative 4+ years immersed in local cultures around the world, in Africa, India, Indonesia, SE Asia, Central America, Australia, and Europe. This has given us a unique perspective on travel and what it can do for humanity. When we organize our retreats, we do our best to immerse you in authentic, local experiences as much as possible, and to organize our travel experiences in ways that enable you to respect local culture and customs, learn as much as possible, and connect with humans across the world on a deep, personal level, while doing so comfortable and safely. You may not have the time to immerse into another culture for months at a time like we have, but when you travel with us, you can expect a journey that will take you beyond the surface level of typical tourism and into the heart of a faraway land.
Settle Into Stillness
Settle Into Stillness unites the healing power of conscious relaxation with sacred sound. Settle Into Stillness was founded by Jeremy Arndt and Nancy Grzeszak, who met in 2011 and began traveling around the world together, sharing their passions of yoga and music through their Sound Journey events. Settle Into Stillness combines different world music instrumentation such as the handpan and didgeridoo with elements of gong baths and crystal singing bowls, creating an offering that remains entirely unique amongst today’s mindfulness-based musical offerings. Their musical journey has taken them to 16 countries together, on 5 continents, and all over the United States.
Jeremy and Nancy are both dedicated yoga students and teachers, living in service of inspiring others to live from their hearts and follow their dreams. In addition to their Sound Journeys, they lead their Settle Into Stillness Retreats worldwide. Past retreats include Bali, Indonesia in 2016 and 2018, Lesvos, Greece in 2017 and 2022, and Morocco in 2019.
Nancy
Nancy is inspired by the deep well of knowledge that exists within our own being. Since 2004, she has been exploring this internal wisdom through Yoga, meditation, and sound. Her love of Yoga and pursuit of inspiration has taken her across the world to 18 different countries.
Her passions within the timeless practice of Yoga include Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra. She finds that the mind and body’s innate wisdom most often reveal themselves when residing in stillness. She completed her 200 hour Yoga teacher training certification with Prairie Yoga, based in Lisle (Chicago), Illinois in 2014, Relax and Renew® Level 1 Certification with Judith Hanson Lasater in 2017, and Lizzie Lasater’s 30 hour Restorative Yoga Training in 2019.
As one of the founders of Settle Into Stillness, Nancy shares the transcendent vibrations of Gongs, Crystal Singing Bowls, and more. She approaches these powerful vibrational instruments with a graceful mastery and deep listening, creating a soothing atmosphere that allows the listener to reconnect with themselves, their breath, and their true essence.
It is her deepest desire to create more love in this world by revealing the gift of stillness, and creating a soothing and nurturing space which facilitates healing for all.
Jeremy
Jeremy has been fusing the mindfulness based practices of yoga and meditation with his music for over a decade. Since 2009, he has traveled the globe, with music as his guide, studying different musical traditions and finding a consistent thread of inspiration for his own music. His journeys have taken him to performance stages and yoga studios around the world, in 26 countries and 5 continents.
Jeremy has dove passionately into the study and exploration of many instruments, and is most known for his music with the Handpan (aka Hang, Hang Drum). He has become one of the most prolific performers on the Handpan in North America, having shared his music in over 500 performances in the last ten years and has become one of the top Handpan acts on Spotify. His handpan music is gentle, soothing, and world-inspired, weaving a story with the sound of this captivating instrument.
In addition to the Handpan, Jeremy also plays the didgeridoo, guitar, and electronic music. He has taken part in a wide variety of music and recording projects around the globe, including his solo work as Jeremy Arndt and Heavenly3lues, as well as work with international music projects 8 Hands of Sound, based in Melbourne, Australia, and Groupe Sans Frontieres, based in Bamako, Mali.
Jeremy’s music is heavily influenced by his yoga practice, and he completed his 200 hour Yoga teacher training certification with Prairie Yoga, based in Lisle (Chicago), Illinois in 2014.
Jane
Jane is the owner of Dwell Yoga in Las Cruces, NM and has practiced yoga as a form of self-care for over 25 years. With a Master's degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology, Jane practiced as a therapist for 17 years. She became a certified yoga teacher 9 years ago as a way to merge her passion for yoga and helping others. Through the merging of counseling and yoga, Jane enjoys sharing yoga as a way of self-care, physical exploration, and emotional healing. When not on her mat, Jane enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 boys and 2 dogs.
“This is a sonic wonderland that gets you into the moment, into the now. It gets you to connect to the very center of you, the vibratory center of you.”
— Mickey Hart