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Breath & Stillness

A five-night meditation and breathwork retreat in Ubud's quiet north.

Dates: 7–12 Oct 2027
Duration: 5 nights
Destination: Ubud, Indonesia
Experience: Mindfulness & Meditation
Level: Beginner friendly
Group size: Up to 14 guests

From €1,490 per person

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White ceramic tea bowls on a sunlit windowsill

Guests climbing the steps of a carved Balinese temple gate

A woman resting at the edge of a pool among palms

A man meditating cross-legged with his hands resting in his lap

A silhouette at a railing above sea cliffs at sunset in Bali

Overview

Gentle breathwork, guided meditation and sound sessions with Amara and Marcus, with free afternoons in the Balinese hills.

Two guided sessions each day — breath and meditation in the morning, yoga nidra or sound in the evening.

Breath practices are slow and gentle. Amara screens every guest by email before the retreat.

Sessions: 2 guided sessions daily
Rest: Free afternoons, 1 spa credit

Who this retreat is for

A good fit if…

You want to learn simple breath and meditation practices
You're new to both

Probably not for you if…

You are pregnant or have a heart condition, epilepsy or recent surgery — please contact us first

Experience level: Beginner friendly. Our retreats are not a substitute for medical or mental health treatment. If you have a health condition, please talk to your doctor before booking.

Day by day

Times are a guide and may shift with the weather. Everything is optional unless marked otherwise.

Day 1Arrival7 Oct 2027
Morning
Travel day. Transfers run from the meeting point listed under Travel.
Afternoon
Check in from mid-afternoon, settle into your room and explore the grounds.
Evening
Welcome and short practice.
Meals
Dinner
Day 2Breath8 Oct 2027
Morning
Breath and sit.
Afternoon
Free.
Evening
Yoga nidra.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3Body9 Oct 2027
Morning
Breath and sit.
Afternoon
Rice-field walk.
Evening
Sound session.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4Quiet10 Oct 2027
Morning
Silent morning.
Afternoon
Free.
Evening
Reflection circle.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5Home practice11 Oct 2027
Morning
Breath and sit.
Afternoon
Workshop: keeping it going.
Evening
Farewell dinner.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6Departure12 Oct 2027
Morning
Breakfast.
Afternoon
Check out and transfers back to the airport or station.
Evening
—
Meals
Breakfast

Where you'll stay

Rumah Tirta Retreat Centre

Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

Fourteen rooms in garden villas and a two-storey lodge, linked by stone paths, with an open-air practice pavilion, a 20-metre pool and a small spa.

Rumah Tirta is an independently owned retreat centre. SOLARA books it exclusively for each retreat and leads the programme; the centre's own team runs housekeeping, the kitchen and the spa.

Room options for this retreat
Room	Occupancy	Bathroom	Availability
Shared twin roomTwo single beds, private bathroom.	2 guests sharing	Private	4 left
Private garden villaKing bed, outdoor bathroom.	1 guest	Private	4 left

Amenities

· Bedding, bath and pool towels provided
· Practice pavilion with mats and props
· Air conditioning and ceiling fans in all rooms
· Wi-Fi throughout
· Spa treatments at local rates (extra cost)
· Filtered drinking water refill stations

Accessibility: The centre is built on a slope with stone steps between buildings; there is no step-free route to the pavilion. Two lodge rooms are reachable with three steps. Please talk to us before booking if you have mobility needs.
Check-in / check-out: From 14:00 on arrival day. By 11:00 on departure day.
Extra nights: Extra nights before or after are sometimes possible at the property's own rates — ask us.

Meals & dietary needs

Meals provided: 14 meals.
Schedule: Breakfast 08:15, lunch 12:30, dinner 19:00.
Drinks: Filtered water, tea and coffee.
Dietary options: Mostly plant-based. Allergy-aware menus on request.
Allergies: Tell us about any allergy when you book and again on arrival. We share it with the kitchen in writing. Kitchens handle common allergens, so we cannot guarantee trace-free food.
Not included: Meals in town.

Your facilitators

Amara Osei
Breathwork & meditation facilitator
Amara grew up in south London and worked as a primary school teacher for six years. She started yoga for her back and stayed for the breathing at the end of class, which was the only part of the day she felt properly quiet. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2015, spent two winters studying pranayama in Rishikesh and has guided breath and meditation sessions for retreat groups since 2017.
Qualifications: Yoga Alliance RYT-200, registered 2015 · 300-hour breathwork facilitator training, completed 2018 · Yoga nidra teacher training (50 hours), 2019 · Sound bath practitioner training, 2020 · Emergency First Aid at Work, renewed 2025
On this retreat: Breathwork, Yoga nidra, Sound sessions
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Marcus Hale
Mindfulness teacher
Marcus spent ten years as a product manager in London tech companies. In 2015, running on four hours' sleep and very little else, he went on a ten-day silent retreat because a colleague dared him to. He found it hard and useful in roughly equal measure, kept practising, and in 2017 began formal teacher training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. He has taught eight-week courses for workplaces and the public in Bristol since 2018.
Qualifications: Certified MBSR teacher, trained at Bangor University's Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (2017 to 2019) · Listed on the UK register of mindfulness-based teachers (BAMBA), since 2019 · Mental Health First Aid certificate, renewed 2025 · Emergency First Aid at Work, renewed 2025
On this retreat: Guided sitting meditation, Mindful walking, Evening reflection circles
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What's included

5 nights at Rumah Tirta
14 meals
10 guided sessions
One 60-minute massage
Airport transfers

Not included

International flights
Visa and tourist levy
Travel insurance

Pricing & booking

Prices are per person, in euros, and include VAT and local accommodation and tourist taxes. Anything optional, such as transfers where they aren't already included, is offered at checkout. Visas and entry fees set by governments are listed under Not included.

Shared twin room
2 guests sharing · private bathroom
€1,490 / person
€1,390 if booked by 30 Apr 2027
Private garden villa
Single occupancy · private bathroom
€1,990 / person
€1,890 if booked by 30 Apr 2027

Deposit: €450 per person, due at booking
Balance: Due 24 July 2027 (75 days before arrival). Book after this date and you pay in full.
Single supplement: Private rooms are priced per person — no hidden supplement.
Payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA transfer
Taxes: VAT and local tourist taxes included
Cancellation: Deposit non-refundable but transferable once if you cancel 60+ days before arrival.

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Getting there

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Nearest airport: I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar (DPS) — about 1 hr 30 min by road.
Transfers: Private airport transfers are included on arrival and departure day between 08:00 and 20:00. Send us your flight details after booking.
When to arrive: Arrive in Bali by 15:00 on arrival day. Many guests fly in a day early to rest after a long journey — we can suggest places to stay.
Local transport: Use the centre's driver or a registered ride app. Scooter rental is not recommended.
Parking: Not applicable for most guests; drivers can wait on site.
Check-in: From 14:00 on arrival day
Travel documents: Most visitors need a Visa on Arrival or e-VOA and must pay the Bali tourist levy. Check current requirements for your passport before you travel. Your passport must be valid for at least six months.

How to prepare

What to bring

Light, loose clothing
A shawl for evening sessions
Insect repellent

Weather. We run Ubud retreats in the dry season, April to October. Daytime temperatures are 27–31°C with high humidity; short afternoon showers are still possible.

Before you arrive. You'll receive a welcome pack 30 days before the retreat, with the final itinerary, address and emergency contacts, and a reminder 3 days before.

During the retreat. Your host is reachable by phone and WhatsApp at all times.

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Questions about this retreat

Can I book a place with a friend or partner?

Yes. Choose a shared room and add a second guest during booking, or book separately and add your friend's name in the special requests field so we can room you together.

What happens if I need to cancel?

Deposits are non-refundable but can be moved to another retreat once if you cancel more than 60 days before arrival. See the full booking policy for later cancellations.

Is the water safe to drink?

Do not drink tap water. Filtered water is available free at refill stations around the centre.

What about mosquitoes?

Rooms have nets and screens. Bring a repellent you trust, and speak to a travel clinic about any recommended vaccinations.

7–12 Oct 2027 · Ubud, Indonesia