return to your magnificence
A 7 DAY JOURNEY OF MIND + BODY + SPIRIT
April 25 - May 2, 2026 | Ubud, Bali
You don’t need fixing.
You need space to breathe.
This is where high-functioning finally meets high-feeling.
In safety, expertise & trust.
you hold space for everyone else.
but when was the last time someone held you?
This is not another retreat.
This is where the nervous systems that hold the world together finally get to rest.
A retreat for the healers, therapists, and change-makers who give deeply and are ready to receive the same.
We’ll breathe. We’ll play. We’ll rest.
We’ll remember what it’s like to be soft again.
Held by the jungle.
Guided by science.
Moved by spirit.
This is where neuroscience meets mysticism - and you meet yourself again.
WHY YOU’RE COMING
Because you’re sick of relating to your emotions as an inconvenience.
Because you want the science and the sacred — not another tick and flick cookie cutter template for how to heal.
Because your nervous system is tired of performing wellness and is ready to feel well.
Because you understand yourself cognitively, yet you want to embody your learning.
Because you’ve mastered “coping” and you’re craving aliveness.
THE EXPERIENCE
This is nervous-system rewiring meets depth psychology meets spiritual healing.
Think: breathwork, bodywork, brutal honesty delivered with love and care, spiritual teachings and a shared energy that supports you to unlearn all the ways you learned to hide your feelings, thoughts and reactions.
The how
THROUGH INTENTIONAL SUPPORTIVE EXERCISES FACILITATED WITH EXPERTISE, SAFETY, CARE & PLAY WE WILL SUPPORT INTEGRATION OF YOUR MIND, BODY + SPIRIT
mIND
We’ll unpack your defences and teach your brain to stop hijacking your body.
BODY
You’ll breathe, shake, sweat, cry, laugh & release. Then rest harder than you’ve ever rested.
SPIRIT
You’ll come home to the wild, untamed self that existed before you learned to be palatable.
Every part of you is welcome here.
The parts you love, the parts you hide, the parts you’re still learning to hold.
THE SPACE
Treetop shala. Infinity pool. Rice-field silence.
Amori Villas isn’t a resort — it’s a nervous-system reset button with room service.
Every sunrise says slow down. Every meal says you’re safe now.
〰️ Unfurl 〰️ Unravel 〰️ Remember
〰️ Unfurl 〰️ Unravel 〰️ Remember
THE FLOW
We don’t run on Bali time. We run on your time. Your facilitators will be modifying the schedule to meet each of your unique needs. Reach out for a copy of the schedule.
Some days are deep. Some are playful. All are real.
Day 1. Land. Breathe. Drop the armour.
Day 2. Regulate.
Day 3. Release. Rage. Rest.
Day 4. Ocean, laughter, sunlight therapy.
Day 5. Love & boundaries — same breath.
Day 6. Integration, intuition, expansion.
Day 7. Celebration dinner under the stars — because healing should end in joy.
〰️ Safety 〰️ space 〰️ Radical honesty
〰️ Safety 〰️ space 〰️ Radical honesty
meet the team
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Meet David - Somatic Practitioner, Psychic, Energy Worker, Lover of light and bringer of joy and depth
How are you going? I'm Dave.
I was called to this work from a young age, although I didn’t know that then. For quite a lot of years I would connect to the people in Spirit and see things. It actually made life very difficult for me, I thought I was going partly crazy for a long time. It wasn’t until I discovered Buddhism and meditation in my late teens. That guided me towards psychic and personal development meditation, which was then I realised I had found my calling. I soon after cultivated a close relationship to my Spirit Guides. This then paved the way for me to start doing psychic/medium readings at 21 years old. It was at that time I started my professional journey. Hearing Spirit clearly and being able to share loving information to people that helped them to live a more fulfilling life. As well as pass information from loved ones that had passed on to assist understanding and connection. Having my Spirit Guides and the Masters (Master Spirit Guides) as my mentors from then. I have been able to develop my energetic, psychic and medium skills. Along the way I have had formal Training with Counselling at university and gained many more accreditations. To see the full buffet of skills go to davidmjohn.com).
Ultimately, my gift is loving people. I love to love and to help people feel loved and supported. And my ability to love you fully tends to help you to do the same for you. Recognising your awesome beauty and individual quirks as an incredible gift. It is the gift I share with each person I connect with. I do this by being totally authentic in my own fun and eccentric way; Knowing I can only help you bring out your best by being in mine as well.
I have specialised in areas including substance abuse, trauma release, and psychic development, past life healing and reading but at the heart of it all, I’m here to make growth easier, lighter, and way more fun. I love cutting through the fluffy, Whoo woo to give you down-to-earth tools that actually work long-term — so you can live a truly fabulous life.
When I’m not helping people connect with their true needs and gifts. I am either in the ocean somewhere, scuba diving, surfing, swimming or walking on the beach. I love travel and have been a digital Nomad since October 2024. I love meeting new people and having new experiences. I always love to learn and experience new things. Want to see my socials, click here.
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Meet Mel - Clinical & Forensic Psychologist I Breathwork Facilitator I Pattern Observer & Truth Teller
Hi, I’m Mel!
I blend science and spirit, psychology and physiology, theory and intuition. I'm not here to help you escape life—I'm here to help you build a life you don’t need to escape from. One that feels honest, embodied, connected. A life where all parts of you are welcome.
In Bali, I’ll be a guide, an anchor, a place to fall. I’ll support you to observe yourself with compassion, get curious about your patterns, and meet your shadows with open arms. I’ll help you understand your body’s signals, untangle the nervous system, and integrate the magic of this journey so it sticks when you return home.
I’ll be co-facilitating functional and experiential breathwork, offering education to help you land what you’re learning, and holding space for the deep stuff—grief, joy, resistance, relief, and everything in between.
This isn’t just breathwork. This is a full-bodied return to self, others, nature, and truth.
A little about me - I am trained as a clinical and forensic psychologist, breathwork facilitator, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapist (in my 8th year of training), sessional lecturer, Board Approved Supervisor to Psychologists, swimming & running enthusiast. In my private life, I have two beautiful children & I am married. I believe the path to creating great relationships is through deep self understanding and self responsibility. I am your emotion, anxiety, and psychological defences expert. Whilst I won't be your psychologist on this journey, I will be around to support, educate & empower.
Want to check out my socials, click here!
With love, Mel.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Shared Villa – $4 500 AUD
Private Villa – $5 500 AUD
Payment plans available.
INCLUSIONS:
7 nights luxury accommodation
Delicious meals all day (all dietary needs catered for)
Daily group sessions: spiritual guidance, breathwork, process, integration, guidance
1 x massage (Balinese)
Guided local village walk
Water cleansing ceremony
Opening & closing ceremonies
Gala Dinner with music & dance
Airport transfers (Denpasar)
Unlimited bottled water, daily teas, fresh coconuts & snacks
Wifi access
Optional Extras:
1:1 sessions with David ($300AUD)
Spa treatments at Amori (from $30AUD/hr)
This is a trauma-informed space for every gender, body, and background.
You don’t have to be “spiritual.” You just have to be willing.
No pretending.
No toxic positivity.
No “love and light” bypassing.
What You’ll Experience
Daily functional & experiential breathwork
Guided somatic and trauma release sessions
Psychoeducation on anxiety, emotion, and internal mapping
Group process and integration circles
Eye-gazing, meditation & movement practices
Initiations into sacred practices for protection, clarity, and deeper guidance
Deep rest, nourishing food, and space to just BE
Massages, sacred site tours, village walks, and rituals
Final Gala Dinner
This retreat is a powerful invitation to remember your wholeness and access the truth that’s already inside you.
ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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Investment
$4,500 AUD – Shared Room
$5,500 AUD – Private Room (Limited Availability)Spaces limited for deep, personalised support.
Reserve Your Spot
Shared room - $200 Early Bird Discount Ends October 30th 2025
Use code: 200OFF
Private room - $500 Early Bird Discount Ends October 30th 2025
Use code: 500OFF
Deposits: $500, payment plans available. Contact us for more information!
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25 April 2026 - 2 May 2026
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No. This retreat is trauma-informed and designed for all levels of experience. You will be guided with care.
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Absolutely. Many people attend solo. You’ll be warmly welcomed into a safe and inclusive group.
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Yes. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free—we’ve got you.
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Yes. This is an inclusive space. All bodies and identities are welcome.
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You will need to book your own flights & have comprehensive travel insurance. This insurance certificate will need to be emailed to the facilitators prior to your enrolment being confirmed or atleast 7 days prior to the retreat commencement date.
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Of course, you can check out the wonderful Amori Villas here by following this link https://www.amorivilla.com/
hell yes I want to come to Bali
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