Bali Nyepi Retreat 2026

An Invitation From
Bali, Indonesia

March 18 - 20, 2026

Modern life rewards urgency, performance, and constant self-optimization.
Nyepi offers the opposite.

For one day each year, the entire island of Bali goes dark and silent.
No lights. No fire. No travel. No noise.

It is not a retreat from the world — but a reset of the nervous system that runs your life.

This retreat is an invitation to experience Nyepi consciously, safely, and in community —
with practices that support the body and mind in silence.

Nyepi: A Rare Portal of Stillness

In Balinese tradition, Nyepi marks the Balinese Saka New Year—a sacred day when the entire island enters silence as an act of renewal and balance. Rooted in ancient Hindu philosophy and observed for centuries, Nyepi is a collective pause designed to restore harmony between humans, nature, and the unseen forces of life (Tri Hita Karana). For 24 hours, Bali comes to a complete rest: no travel, no lights, no work, no entertainment. Even the airport closes. This rare, island-wide stillness creates an unparalleled container for reflection, presence, and deep inner listening—something modern life rarely allows.

The evening before Nyepi, the island releases what no longer serves through the Ogoh-ogoh ceremony. These large, hand-crafted effigies represent Bhuta Kala—the chaotic energies of fear, ego, excess, and imbalance within the collective and within ourselves. Paraded through the villages with sound and movement, they symbolically bring hidden tensions to the surface before being neutralized, marking a powerful act of purification. Only after this release does the island enter silence.

This retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity:
To meditate full day where silence is supported by the land and the culture as the collective of Bali.
In this rare stillness, the nervous system naturally downshifts, the mind softens, and the body finally feels safe enough to exhale.
Practicing silent meditation on Nyepi isn’t about discipline or effort—it’s about alignment.
When the outer world becomes quiet, the inner world becomes audible.
This is not silence as deprivation, but silence as luxury—an invitation to reset, recalibrate, and return to life with renewed clarity and balance.

Highlight Retreat Activities

Slow down, go inward, and reconnect with yourself, nature, and community in an intimate group.

ACCUPUNTURE & SOUND HEALING
A restorative experience designed to calm the nervous system, release tension, and prepare the body for silence.
Not just relaxation — physiological reset.


NYEPI MEDITATION
A one day meditation during the Nyepi (silence day) rare opportunity to step out of language, roles, and performance.
Guided sessions, mindful meals, and spacious rest to quiet the mind and meet yourself with softness.
No phones, no journaling, no talking — just presence.


YOGA ASANA
Slow, grounded movement to reconnect with your body, followed by gentle meditation
practices that support awareness without pressure. Accessible for all levels.


JOURNALING
You will be encouraged to document their experiences, thoughts, and emotions throughout the retreat.
This practice not only fosters individual growth but also helps create a valuable record of your journey,
which can be revisited long after the retreat has concluded.


MELUKAT
A Balinese ceremony of purification and renewal, lead by Balinese healer.
A symbolic transition from stillness into participation in life.


GIVEBACK PROGRAM
Visiting a local foundation supporting individuals with special needs or mental health challenges.
An opportunity to shift from inner transformation to compassionate action.

Daily Flows

Retreat Days looks like

Day 3: Integration & Return

• 07:00 – Wake-up Bell
  

• 07:30 – Go to the beach*
  

• 08.00 – Yoga & Meditation at the beach*
  

• 09:30 – Back to hotel
  

• 10:00 – Breakfast
  

• 11:00 – Melukat as a closing ceremony
  

• 13:00 – Check-out
  

• 14:30 – Giveback Program Activity

Day 2: Silence & Stillness

• 07:00 – Wake-up Bell

• 07:30 – Group meditation

• 08:30 – Breakfast

• 11:00 – Silent Meditation

• 12:00 – Lunch

• 14:30 – Silent Meditation

• 15:30 – Tea time

• 17:00 – Group Meditation

• 18:00 – Silent Dinner

• 19:00 – Nyepi Night & Entering Silent Night

Day 1: Arrival & Grounding

• 12:00 – Check-in at hotel
  

• 13:30 – Opening Circle: Introductions
  

• 15:00 – Yoga
  

• 16:00 – Meditation
  

• 17:00 – Accupunture and Sound healing
  

• 18:00 – Dinner
  

• 19:00 – Out for Ogoh-Ogoh
  

• 21:00 – Back to Hotel & Rest

*All outdoor activities greatly depend on the weather. Let's manifest for a great weather!

Brigitta Sasya &
Rini Raharjanti

About The Facilitator

Accommodation

Our accommodation is a retreat villas located in Tabanan

Ready to Invest in Yourself ?

"You've been giving so much to everything else, now it's time to give back to your SELF."

What's Included

• 3D2N stay at shared room (2 beds) at Shanti Boutique Retreat.
  

• Nourishing homemade Indonesian Foods
  (2x breakfast, 2x dinner, 2x lunch, 2x tea time)
  

• Daily yoga, meditation, and journaling sessions will be led in English by experienced facilitators.
  

• Melukat ceremony led by Balinese healer
  

• Group accupuncture session led by Licensed Acupunturist (L.Ac)
  

• Outdoor activities & Giveback program
  

• Opening ceremony, Closing ceremony, Welcome gift.

  What's not included:

• Flight ticket & visa to Japan

• Travel insurance

• Any other expenses for transport & activities outside of our program

• Any other meals outside what accommodation has provided