Dear Soulful Seekers,
Embark on a transformative journey to find your “Bliss In” Bali! Veronique and Shazia will guide you on this epic retreat hosted at Soulshine Bali in Ubud, Bali from January 11th to January 18th, 2025. Bliss OUT! or rather Bliss IN, to find your Inward Bliss that you can harness and then take home with you. Retreat to the Island of the Gods to elevate your mind, body and spirit surrounded by the lush beauty of Bali and the warm embrace of like-minded souls.
🌴 About Ubud: An Oasis for Healing
Bali is one of the 17,000 islands of Indonesia. Bali itself is made of 4 islands, the most well-known being mainland Bali. Ubud is the geographical center, and the cultural, spiritual and arts center of mainland Bali. Ubud is derived from the Balinese word “Ubad’, meaning medicine. Ubud has long been known for powerful curative energy and for centuries people have flocked to this oasis for healing. An array of yoga offerings, breathwork, sound healing, and spiritual healers can be found in Ubud. Ubud has some of the most popular tourist destinations for Bali including sacred water temples, the Monkey Forest, picturesque rice terraces, waterfalls, and the traditional shopping market. Ubud was nominated by the Ministry of Tourism as a world gastronomy destination. It is a foodie haven, especially when it comes to vegan and gluten-free food. As the geographical center of Bali, the other hot spots to visit are easily accessible.
🌺 About Soulshine Bali: Your Home Away From Home
Soulshine is a barefoot luxury resort and retreat center dedicated to togetherness and the art of gathering people to share in the joy of wellness, music, incredible food and good vibes.
Located in the heart of Bali, it is a jungle paradise – 4 acres surrounded by rice terraces, ancient temples and a beautiful river that runs along the edge of the property. It is also a working organic farm that provides the freshest food daily to our restaurants. Soulshine was opened in 2011 by musician and yogi Michal Franti. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Bali, where Balinese Hinduism infuses daily life with spirituality, ancient rice fields whisper tales of tradition, and the vibrant arts scene of Ubud captivates the soul.
🌟 Soulshine Highlights:
• 4 acres of immaculate grounds
• Pool club with cabanas
• Farm-to-table Restaurant • Tapas Lounge
• 3 infinity pools, Waterslide
• Full Service Spa • 2 yoga shalas/event spaces
• Organic rice and vegetable garden • Riverside walking path
🙏🏽 Bliss In Retreat Highlights: What’s Included
Lead Yoga Instructor, Veronique Ory
Special Offerings with Shazia Bashir
• Sunrise Meditation Practices
• Morning Energetic Yoga Classes Daily
• Evening Restorative Yoga Classes Daily
• Full Moon Ceremony
• Daily Breakfast and Dinner
• Ecstatic Dance Event
• Surprise Excursion
• Airport Transfers
🌍 Meet Your Guides
Veronique Ory is the lead yoga instructor for Bliss In Bali and an Intuitive Movement and Mindful Awareness Guide. She is a very skilled and seasoned yoga instructor. Having discovered the calming benefits of yoga during her time in New York City, she earned her Registered Yoga Teacher certification with over 500 hours of training recognized by Yoga Alliance. She invites you to embark on a transformative journey of curated storytelling and creative movement, customized to align with your unique intentions. She leads international retreats, workshops, and private sessions, catering to diverse settings, students with inspirational themes. Her timeless and relatable yoga style embraces the journey of self-inquiry. In addition to her teaching, Veronique is the author of Shine On & Off the Mat, a truly unique and interactive yoga book. The photography for her book was done by Jeff Tong & Shazia Bashir.
Shazia Bashir is the retreat director and supporting yoga teacher for Bliss In Bali. She met Veronique during their yoga teacher training in 2017 at Blue Spirit in Costa Rica. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Tulum. She is a strong yoga practitioner and is an Oncologist. She did her medical training at Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Cornell Universities. She performs surgery and tailors chemotherapy for women with cancer. Dealing with end of life on a daily basis drew her to yoga in order to deal with stress and to learn to live life to the fullest. Her favorite styles of yoga include Aerial, Kundalini, and Yin yoga. Shazia has frequently traveled to Bali for extended periods and is very passionate about guiding your exploration of Bali. She fell deeply in love with Bali because of her love of yoga, scuba diving, the spiritual culture, kind local people, and delicious healthy food. Ever since her first trip to Bali 10 years ago, she dreamt of having a home there. Over the past 2 years this dream came true as Shazia and her husband Jeff designed and built a second home in Ubud!
