

FIRE
EARTH
METAL
WATER
WOOD
This retreat will be based on the ancient practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the spiritual practices of the Balinese. Each day will be dedicated to a different element, and harmonizing imbalances we may have within that element. Five days. Five elements.
TCM considers the five elements to be: fire, earth, metal, water, wood. Each element has a connected organ system, season, taste, color, temperature & emotion. We will support & nourish each element through food & colors, healing modalities and activities in nature. Through a perfect mix of adventure & relaxation, you will experience two different islands (Bali & Nusa Lembongan), ensuring the best expression of the natural elements that these islands have to offer.
Our internal and/or external environments may push or pull these elements out of natural order, leading to dis-ease and disharmony. This retreat was created to awaken your innate self-healing power, and return the body, mind, & especially spirit, to a state of natural harmony and wellbeing.

FIRE
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the heart
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the spirit (shen)
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summer
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bitter
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red
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heat
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happiness
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transformation
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giver of life
-
letting go
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EARTH
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spleen/stomach
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late summer
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sweet
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yellow
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dampness
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worry
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grounding

METAL
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lung
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autumn
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pungent
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white
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grief
& sadness
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strength

WATER
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kidneys
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winter
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cold
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salty
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black
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fear
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place of hiding, keeper of essence

WOOD
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liver
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spring
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sour
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green
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anger
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growth, change, pushing through

The detailed schedule will be released upon your arrival
to keep the edge of surprise & excitement, but here's
what you can expect:
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colorful, nourishing family meals
[one location will have a private chef with organic farm-to-table meals from the gardens on their grounds-
-vegetarian & vegan options always available]
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adventures to write home about: you will be seeing & experiencing so much of the islands
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healing: hands-on, spiritual/ceremonial, group practices, one-on-one sessions
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nature walks, small hikes, swims in waterfalls
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flowers & herbs & oils & more flowers
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massages & pampering
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a space for both connection & retreat - whatever medicine you need, each day will offer both
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new connections & friendships
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gifts & surprises
& so much more!
