Always available for others, rarely available for yourself? You're not alone. Self-compassion research demonstrates its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, depression, and burnout whilst increasing emotional resilience and life satisfaction. Yet for many busy and accomplished individuals, self-kindness remains elusive—often feeling indulgent, unearned, or simply impractical within demanding lives.
This retreat addresses why so many capable, kind people struggle to extend themselves the same care they freely give everyone else. Over four days in Nyuh Kuning village, you'll develop practical self-compassion skills through evidence-based methods, enhanced by hands-on cultural learning that naturally supports this inner work.
Located in outer Ubud, Nyuh Kuning maintains its traditional rhythms while welcoming international visitors seeking meaningful personal development. The village sits between rice terraces and the Ayung River, offering an environment that naturally supports reflection and the space needed to step back from constant giving and doing.
Our approach combines established compassion-focused therapy methods with respectful engagement in local healing traditions. You'll gain practical tools for managing the perfectionism and self-criticism that exhaust so many accomplished women, cultivate greater capability for kindness to your self, whilst contributing to meaningful cultural exchange with local knowledge holders.
April represents Bali's peralihan musim—the seasonal transition from wet to dry periods—a time of natural renewal that mirrors the inner shifts you're seeking. This timing offers optimal conditions: cooler temperatures for active learning, peak potency of medicinal plants used in traditional healing, and abundant local markets that support hands-on cultural engagement.
This opportunity to step away from daily demands and cultivate a kinder relationship with yourself offers meaningful learning in one of the world's most beautiful cultural settings.
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