EMPOWER Retreat featuring MOTION LA in Ubud, Bali September 29, 2022-October 6th, 2022
So excited to announce that we will be featuring… MOTION LA!
A community of entrepreneurs that get together through the foundation of fitness and meet for workouts and events ranging from HIIT training, strength training, weightlifting and yoga. They bring together entrepreneurs and connect them through their passion for fitness and health and cultivate an environment that promotes new ideas, collaboration as well as personal and professional growth. More about them below…
Beautiful rice terraces in the morning at Tegallalang village, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
One of the many beautiful places we will visit in Bali…
Why Ubud, Bali?
Ubud is the centre of Bali and where all aspects of Balinese life come together, making it an exceptional place to visit as there are plenty of things to do in Ubud. Ubud is as spiritual as much as it is a tourist centre and this unique combination makes Ubud one of the top destinations not only in Bali but in the world, making it a must-visit destination during any trip to Bali.
Within the last two decades, Ubud has become an important destination for yoga practitioners thanks to its closeness to nature and the culture’s intrinsic spirituality. Brimming with yoga studios, wellness retreats, and vegetarian/vegan restaurants, many people now regard Ubud as the holistic heart of Southeast Asia.
The Empower Retreats were designed to support you in connecting and caring for yourself through healthy rituals so we can better care for others. The founder of Nurse Yourself Retreats created Empower Retreats to reach not only healthcare professionals but also anyone passionate about health and wellness.
“How we treat ourselves is in truth how we treat those around us”
Join the EMPOWERED community for this amazing 7 day/6 night experience where you will feel rejuvenated and reconnect with your purpose
This ultimate health event includes:
SEVEN DAY EMPOWERMENT COURSE including:
Gut health-nutrition class taught by Eleni, Integrative Health Practitioner and RN
how food can be used as medicine
Incorporating nourishing and energizing healthy foods
Healthy, nourishing meals created with love
Mindset & Motivation class taught by Sasha and Jason
Mind strength/mindfulness
Routines-mindset workshop
tools to rewire your brain so you can live a lifestyle aligned to who you are
Perseverance
tools necessary to conquer your goals
Breathing exercises
Sleep hygiene
how important sleep is and how to empower yourself through a healthy night regime
Morning routine
Movement principles
Hiking (with breath taking views)
Movement/workout class everyday by our amazing fitness instructors @MotionLA
Zumba class by our beautiful Michelle+ random dance parties
Yoga:
The top floor and roof of the house we are staying at is made of an antic joglo, named "Limasan", This javanese wooden house was made of teak wood and it's now openly and simply dressed to be an isolated and peaceful place for yoga practice or meditation
MASSAGE (not included in the price)
I am in contact with massage therapists and can call them on demand-they use the pool chair to massage you at the villa (Price 150kRp/hour)
Essential oil classes
AromaYoga flows, meditation
An amazing photographer and videographer to cherish memories later
An amazing itinerary of all the best places to visit in Ubud!
Rice terraces in Ubud (the most famous Bali attractions and one of the best things to do in Ubud; they were made famous because of their natural beauty even though it’s really just a place where farmers do their work. The rice terrace uses a Balinese cooperative irrigation system and are one of three rice terraces in the region)
Saraswati Temple and Ubud Palace
Shop at the Ubud Art Market/Art Museum/Galleries
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah)
Tirta Empul Temple (I’m personally most excited for this! “holy water spring”)-water healing
some more hidden treasures hehe stay tuned!
You will leave this retreat knowing how to nurse yourself through holistic health exercises including ways to strengthen your mind, body, connection. You will be able to better care for yourself resulting in better care for your patients. After the retreat, you will be provided with the opportunity to have support and coaching with me.
-Eleni, creator of Nurse Yourself Retreats
EXAMPLE ITINERARY
6:40 AM-7 AM Establishing a healthy morning routine
7 AM-8 AM Morning routine cont. with tea/coffee/conversation
amazing workout led by our amazing fitness instructors!
8 AM-9 AM Grounding/yoga/meditation/sound healing workshop
9 AM-10 AM Breakfast
10 PM-1 PM Hiking-exploring Ubud
1 PM-2 PM Lunch
2 PM-6 PM Mindset workshops
6 PM-7 PM Family Dinner
7 PM-8 PM Establishing a healthy night routine
8 PM-9 PM Self reflection/mingle time!
9 PM-Sleep
On our exploration days expect:
DAY 1
• Ubud Market
• Puri Saren Agung
• Pura Taman Saraswati
DAY 2
• Museum Puri Lukisan
• Don Antonio Blanco Museum
DAY 3
• Campuhan Ridge Walk
DAY 4
• Goa Gajah
• Tegallalang Rice Terraces
• Gunung Kawi Temple
DAY 5
FREE DAY TO EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN WILL :)
DAY 6
• Tirta Empul Temple
• Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple
• Tegenungan Waterfalls
The story of Empower Retreats… stemming from Nurse Yourself Retreats
Ever since I was a little girl, I witnessed my mother (my super hero) a Registered Nurse & single mother juggle caring for me and her patients and saw many times she overlooked her health in the process. It was difficult to watch my mom succumb to unhealthy habits and overall not feel healthy and happy herself; even though she tried her best to nurse me and her patients to health. Admiring my mother’s passion for nursing others sparked my desire to become a nurse. In nursing school, I fully became aware of the constant battle between nursing myself and nursing my patients, empathizing with my mother and other healthcare professionals. Most of the time, I would choose my health last and it was not until I noticed the remarkable difference of the care I provided for my patients when I cared for myself where I knew something needed to be done! I coined a term with my nursing friends, Michelle and Diana— “(M)ursing before Nursing” to promote care for (ME-the nurse) before caring for others. I then presented this concept at a Summit in Ohio on Promoting Health and Resilience for Healthcare Professionals. I felt and still feel ignited and passionate about this topic of spreading awareness on all the benefits of promoting health for nurses especially when I saw how my fellow nursing student friends also struggled with their self care rituals.
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that.”
— Martin Luther King Jr.
I desire more than anything else to create a healing space for you to connect to one another and most importantly connect with their mind, body, and spirit and become the lights for others to do the same.
-Eleni
Accommodations
Villa Inspirit
Villa Inspirit's name came up as they designed and built it in this beautiful scenery to instill life, energy and peace to visitors.
The space
Each of the 4 Master bedrooms have en-suite and a SUPER king size double beds (2m x 2m) with one or two additional single beds if required.
All of these Master Bedrooms can be set up with two to four single beds to accommodate your personal circumstances. 14 people may therefore sleep comfortably in the 4 bedrooms.
The 5th bedroom has a bunk bed and can fit if necessary a 3rd single bed. It has its own bathroom and aircond. It's located on the kitchen floor with its own bathroom, we use it occasionally when we accommodate larger groups.
Additional sleeping arrangements are available for up to 6 extra people (total 20 people) in Villa Inspirit thanks to the 2 big day beds (2m x 1.5m).
A 5th bathroom with shower is available on the main floor.
(can also provide accommodation for more than 20 people within the other villa next door which can accommodate 6 additional people)
Peaceful, surrounded by nature with waterfall soundtrack
Air conditioning
Private access to all the house and its facilities including your own Private Swimming Pool.
Transportation
Car (7 seaters) with english speaking and reliable driver
- Minibus (12 seater) with English speaking and reliable driver
- (Airport transfer for 350k Rp/trip (7 seater), But extra charge on late at night pick up after 6pm. Central Ubud drop off or pick up 100k Rp/each way.)
- Scooter Rental 75k Rp per day-for our free day
Food
Most days we will have our food cooked inside the villa by our private chef
some days we will eat at outside cafes (all food is covered)
Excited to announce our featured partners who are passionate about promoting wellness for you
We are a community of entrepreneurs that get together through the foundation of fitness and meet for workouts and events ranging from HIIT training, strength training, weightlifting and yoga. Our community consists of founders, CEOs, and high-level executives in fields ranging from medicine, tech, finance, law, media, entertainment, real estate, e-commerce, coaching and wellness. Our community acts as a social club, business incubator and gym all at once. We bring together these entrepreneurs and connect them through their passion for fitness and health and cultivate an environment that promotes new ideas, collaboration as well as personal and professional growth.
Sasha Solonin, our fitness and mindset coach!
My name is Sasha Solonin, I’m the founder of Motion LA and a former Division one tennis athlete who has performed at the highest level and I know what it’s like to struggle in sports, in my personal life and my professional life. I also know how great it feels to overcome my struggles and look at them as opportunities. If there’s one thing I learned it’s that we can't do It alone. Why do I want to help coach people? Because I feel like It would selfish to not share with others what I’ve been blessed to learn myself with the help of countless mentors along the way.
I will do much more for you than just help you feel and look good. I give you the tools to rewire your brain so you can live a lifestyle where you will feel great about your decisions every day. You’ve already taken the first step to changing your life by coming on this retreat. Let's go on this journey of self-improvement and empowerment and get better, together everyday.
Jason Afriat, our fitness and mindset coach!
What inspired you to be a part of this retreat?
It’s an amazing way to push people to become the best version of themselves that they can be.
What’s one self care ritual you’re committed to every day?
Working out
How will you empower us?
I will empower you by training you mentally and physically. I will show you that your body is so much more capable than you think. I will teach you the tools necessary to conquering the goals that you set your mind to in every aspect in life.
LAWRENCE CUSE, our fitness instructor!
Life motto:
A goal without a plan is just a wish
What inspired you to be part of this retreat?
I love to travel, discover and experience new things. Go beyond my comfort zone and motivate people is what animates me the most. I also never been to Bali,
so this adventure definitely fulfill all my expectations and needs.
What’s one self care ritual you’re committed every day ?
I believe the body and the mind have to work together hand to hand.
That’s why I’m really disciplined and relentless.
I follow a strict workout and diet program every day. I never missed or stopped working out in the last 6 months. Same for food, I buy my fresh groceries 3 times per week and cook/meal prep them for the whole week.
How will you empower us ?
Fitness is my passion and my whole life. I’m always looking forward to be the best version of myself and I want the same for my clients.
I helped out a lot of people to feel better in their life and made them achieve their fitness goals.
Oh yeah ! And what are the odds a sexy coach from South of France is going to Bali to train people ? I’ll definitely add ze French touch to zis retreat !
rates
Shared Master bedroom with private luxury bath: $3500 per retreat participant
Deposit: $1000 due before June 1st
discounts available if full price given before July 1st
bring a friend and receive $300 off
*Payment plan options available per payment and all payments will be made through Venmo unless other payment form preferred
Also, don’t be shy if pricing is the only thing that is stopping you from coming on this retreat, let me support you in finding ways to pay for your experience :)
Covers all accommodations, 21 meals (we can accommodate food preferences/restrictions upon request), and activities for 7 days/6 nights, fitness activities, transportation around Bali
**not included: airfare
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