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Cocoon Women's Retreat
cocoon women's retreat
Yama Balian, Bali 23-28 June 2025
This retreat is set in the jungle overlooking the holy Balian river, where many serene wellness and healing traditions were hosted among its sacred waters. We have 5 nights together, an intimate 9 luxurious rooms, with exclusive use of the exquisite Yama Balian Resort.
Learn to meet yourself with greater kindness, rest your nervous system, and embrace your feminine vitality.
Hosted by yoga, meditation and breathwork facilitator Rachel Goldenberg, with guest facilitator UK trained, now Bali local, Dawn Fahy, offering practices and sharing her expertise in hormonal health, nutrition and offerings from other therapeutic modalities.
You'll emerge from the Cocoon, revitalised; having experienced a deeper connection to yourself, to nature, to your body and prepared to return home rested and invigorated. You may experience a metamorphosis.
LOCATION
Yama Balian, Bali
‘Yama Balian is a peaceful hideaway on the banks of a broad river in west Bali. It’s an intimate hotel, and is a place that instils a sense of connection, quiet and reflection.’
Telegraph UK
Yama was founded as a sacred space meticulously crafted with love in every detail and operated with impeccable standards. It is a haven to nurture yourself. This location was chosen as the perfect sanctuary for a intimate group of women.
ACCOMODATION
The rooms are carefully designed in a Mediterranean style and finished with graceful Balinese touches. All rooms are located along a beautiful, central, gently sloping down garden which offers spectacular views over Balian river.
They all feature an open-air shower and private terrace with daybed, and are intimate hideaways that combine privacy with a connection to the outdoors,
All rooms are located along a beautiful, central, gently sloping down garden which offers spectacular views over Balian river.
Every room opens via sliding glass doors to a lush tropical garden.
Suite Bungalow
There are 4 Suite Bungalows located on the left wing along the central garden. They offer a large spacious room combined with an extended wood porch and a comfortable day bed with oversized cushions. It also features a two sink big bathroom with a large open shower. 48m2
Deluxe Bungalow
There 5 Deluxe Bungalows are located on the right wing along the central garden facing sunrise. They offer a spacious bedroom and embrace a new level of luxury of design and style and feature a relaxing day bed and seating area with views of the tropical garden. 36m2
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MEALS
Delicious Nutritious Meals
Yama Balian is known for its creative delicious, nutritious culinary experience. You'll feel the love in the food as it nourishes your body and soul.
We'll share laughter, stories and smiles over breakfast, lunch and dinner. Afternoon tea and snacks are provided daily. We won't go hungry.
YOGA, MEDITATION & BREATHWORK
Daily Practices
Your morning practice will offer opportunities to energise your body, calm the mind and connect you to your spirit. Evening practices are meditative, restorative and will focus on regulating the nervous system.
Expect to be blissed out with a guided Yoga Nidra and work through tightness or tension with myofascial release and lymphatic self massage.
With 2 facilitators experienced in a range of modalities and somatic practices, you'll learn to find greater connection and safety in your body. No experience is required for the twice daily meditation, movement and breath-work practices.
Support will be offered to develop or deepen your yoga practice.
FACILITATORS
Rachel Goldenberg
Rachel found her path to yoga in her 40s, at a time of personal struggle. She experienced yoga’s profound transformative capacity to calm the mind, strengthen the body, and heal the spirit. Through continued learning and a daily practice, Rachel has developed in-depth knowledge of yoga philosophy, breath-work, asana and meditation. She specialises in guiding women through yogic practices for the transition from peri to post menopause. She has completed her 350 hr advanced yoga teacher training, myofascial release, yoga for menopause wellbeing, mat Pilates, yin yoga training and is a certified meditation facilitator.
Dawn Fahy
Dawn offers a unique approach that bridges the realms of healing with holistic body work and therapy, she is a dedicated 300-hour certified Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher and registered Naturopathic Nutritionist, trained at the College of Natural Medicine in London, UK. With expertise spanning Kundalini Reiki, sound healing, and Watsu (water healing), she weaves together diverse therapeutic modalities to create transformative wellness experiences.
Specialising in yoga therapy and nutrition for hormonal balance, women’s health, immune health, and nervous system regulation, she is very much interested in the intersection where spirituality meets holistic therapy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
CAN I COME ALONE?
This is your time. Come alone or with another fabulous woman. On this retreat you can spend time in the serenity of your cocoon, and emerge when you crave the company and connection of others. Be as social or solitary as you wish.
Minimum age is 18 years, unless under exceptional circumstances.
DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE TO JOIN?
All yoga and meditation practices will be suitable for all levels - beginner to experienced. Rachel will chat with you privately before the retreat to explore what you are wanting from this retreat, to cater to any injuries and to understand what you hoping to experience from your yoga practice.
You are always welcome to skip a practice to sleep in or go for a walk.
WHO IS THIS RETREAT FOR?
This retreat is for you if you're looking for a blissful nurturing experience in nature, to connect to yourselves or other women.
If you are interested in learning more about your health and wellbeing, if you enjoy pampering your body, nourishing it with light fresh delicious food.
This retreat is for you if you're ready to leave behind the roles and responsibilities, to drop your guard to explore your feminine spirit.
Participation in classes and workshops is optional and you'll be encouraged to prioritise yourself and rest.
QUESTIONS & BOOKINGS
For all enquiries, questions and to reserve your spot please get in touch with Rachel directly at rachelgoldenbergyoga@gmail.com or call 0411 952 777.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
This retreat is all-inclusive. Whether you opt for a shared or private room, the price includes accomodation, exclusive access to the retreat's facilities, activities and sessions and all meals.
Details:
5 nights accomodation,
3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner), coffee
daily afternoon tea with snacks and fruit, free filter water, welcome drink and snack on arrival.
Exclusive use of all facilities and equipment.
Stunning outdoor shala, all props, yoga mats, towels, etc
Practices offered by experienced facilitators, Rachel Goldenberg and Dawn Fahy
Morning 75 min yoga
Evening 75 min restorative practice
60 minute massage
2 Workshops
Womens circles, journaling, ecstatic dance
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel to Yama Balian, Bali
Transfers
Additional spa, healing and energy treatments
Travel insurance - required
Travel expenses
INVESTMENT
includes accomodation, yoga, workshops and meals
Delux Bungalow
Private $3399pp
Shared $2629pp
Bungalow Suite
Private $4840pp
Shared $3850pp
*Only 2 deluxe bungalows and 2 bungalow suites still available.
*To reserve your booking please state which room you prefer, and who you are sharing with. If you are travelling solo then you will be required to pay for a single room. We can try to assist you if you're looking to share a room with someone.
A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking. Balance due in full by 1 May 2025.
Contact Rachel to discuss payment plans.
Prices in AUD
Places are limited so please reserve quickly.
Please email rachelgoldenbergyoga@gmail.com or call Rachel on 0411952777 with any questions and to book.
cocoon women's retreat
Yama Balian, Bali
23-28 June 2025
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings
Thank you for your interest in Golden Yoga's Cocoon Women's Retreat, Bali 23-28 June 2025.
Bookings are secured with a non-refundable 50 per cent deposit. Balance is due 1 May 2025.
Prices are in AUD.
Once you have expressed interest a form will be sent to you to complete and Rachel will contact you to discuss dietary requirements, room preferences and what you need from this retreat. Bookings are accepted once forms are returned and payment is received.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations after booking will forfeit the deposit.
Bookings after 1 June 2025 require full upfront payment.
Cancellations after 1 June 2025 will forfeit the full amount unless an attendee can be found to fill your place.