ASCEND
Chakra Yoga, Breathwork & Free Diving Retreat
26 Sep - 2 Oct 2025
Hi there,
I’m Chrissie, Coconut Spice Yogi, thanks for checking out my Bali retreat.
Are you looking for a healthier alternative to a girls holiday and looking to connect with like minded souls?
Perhaps you are looking to deepen your yoga & meditation practice and connect to parts of yourself you’ve been pushing away and shift some old limiting beliefs?
Or you simply need some time out in nature for a nervous system reset & recharge by the ocean amongst palm trees in sacred Bali.
Come and join me in Bali for our Ascend Chakra Yoga, Breathwork & Free diving retreat
I am hosting Ascend, a 7 day Chakra Yoga, Breathwork & Freediving retreat Sep 26th – Oct 2nd!
A retreat where the calming depths of freediving meet the spiritual heights of yoga. Join us on a mesmerising journey of self-discovery and inner peace, set against the backdrop of nature’s most serene landscapes in sacred Bali.
This is for you if :
* You are craving time out for yourself, you’ve been hustling for too long, working crazy hours in a job you don’t love and feel you can’t get off the hamster wheel
* You are a mum and have always put everyone else first and now it’s time to take the plunge and do something for yourself. Connect back to your heart and what YOU truly desire, slow down and listen to the inner whispers of your soul and take time to get to know yourself again
* Starting to take more of an interest in the spiritual path and curious to join a yoga retreat, hoping to meet some like minded sisters
* You are a mermaid sister who loves being by the ocean. You have always wanted to push your limits and step out of your comfort zone and try freediving! You are in safe hands with yoga & breathwork the perfect complements to prepare mind, body & spirit for diving and the beginner friendly dives just steps from the retreat!
* You love to travel and experience the culture & spiritual rituals of Bali and experience local ceremonies and connection with the local priests
What waits you at Ascend
Chakra-Centric Yoga Sessions ~ Explore the power of yoga, breathwork, meditation, mantra & mudra to open your energy centres and release old, stagnant energy and unresolved emotions to connect back to your true nature of love & joy.
Feel more energised, light, peaceful, enhancing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Mindful Freediving Adventures ~ Experience the stillness of the ocean like never before. Freediving teaches you breath control, mental focus, and a profound connection with the underwater world.
Holistic Healing ~ Delve into workshops focusing on transformation, using rebirthing breathwork, reiki healing, opening & closing circles and cacao ceremonies to open our hearts and ask for guidance. You will also enjoy sound healing to reset our nervous systems and connect deeper with your higher self and kirtan under the stars for some bhakti yoga, chanting ancient sankrit mantras.
We will also take you on guided journeys to connect to your inner child, future visioning, ancient cleansing rituals to release lower vibrational energies and connecting to the land, our ancestors, spirit guides and journey deeper.
Ascension & Personal Growth ~ Our retreat emphasises the concept of ascension – ascending through the water, in your yoga & breathwork practice, in our ceremonies and powerful workshops and onwards on your personal journey. Discover a higher state of consciousness and a renewed sense of purpose.
Transformational Workshops
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Come together with other sisters in circle where the magic happens, open the space, honour the healing land of beautiful Bali and share our journeys together
Cacao ceremony & movement/ dance
Open our hearts and move our bodies, allow the shakti energy to flow and release any stagnant energy. Step out of your comfort zone and be vulnerable and free.
Rebirthing Breathwork & Sound Healing
A powerful journey with your breath as your medicine, to connect deeper into your heart & recharge your nervous system to safe to release unresolved emotions and wounds held in your connective tissue
Kirtan under the stars
Open our hearts & throat chakra with bhakti yoga. Chanting sacred sanskrit mantras by the ocean as the sunsets to connect to the divine through chanting, music, harmonium and fellow sisters.
Chakra inspired yoga flows, breathwork, meditation, mantra & mudra
Daily morning yoga to open our energy centres, nourishing mind, body & spirit.
Yin & Yoga Nidra
Yin yoga to calm the nervous system and stay in deep holds to open deeper into the connective tissue and fascia to release more deeply through the meridians and energy body. Yoga nidra to end to drop deeply somatically and calm every cell before a beautiful night’s sleep to integrate the day.
Guided meditations/ processes
Inner child work, Future visioning, Goals, Daily practices & tools to take away with you
Meet Your Facilitators
Chrissie
Chrissie is a yoga & meditation teacher, Rebirthing breathwork facilitator, Reiki master & Bodytalk energy healer, naturopath, Vedic meditation practitioner and Shamanic cacao ceremony facilitator, intuitive coach and a mermaid, loving the ocean.
Chrissie loves to take her students on a journey into the energy body and connect to feeling and healing through an embodied chakra yoga & meditation flow, using breathwork, mantra & mudras.
Loving the power of Cacao & Rebirthing breathwork journeys to open our hearts and help us to drop back into the wisdom of our bodies and heart to the truth of who we are, Chrissie also offers group healing journeys as well as 1:1 sessions and loves taking people through these journeys on retreat where we can really dive deep, away from the pressures and distractions of our busy lives.
Breathwork can be amazing to reset our nervous systems and drop deep so we feel safe and held to release old limiting beliefs, trauma stuck in the body that is holding back from our true essence and shining our lights brightly!
Chrissie loves holding a safe space for her students working with the seen and unseen to create a safe container to feel supported on their journey and to be able to be vulnerable and drop deeper to connect back to themselves and their light. Her warmth and empathy creates a powerful healing presence.
Fang
Fang, an avid sports and ocean enthusiast, is a passionate freediving instructor.
Having also struggled with equalisation and stress, Fang makes students feel really relaxed using great techniques to open the body and calm the mind and enjoy each moment rather than focusing on depth, feeling stressed and panicking..
Fang has a lot of experience, is great teaching small groups and gives such individual attention and tips, I felt really calm and loved the experience. It's such a great complement to the yoga & breathwork every morning to help to calm the mind and open and relax the body ready to explore the ocean.
Fang is devoted to helping others surpass their own limitations, broaden their horizons, and heal both physically and emotionally.
Fang has so much wisdom of the ocean and freediving and offers his wisdom with patience, kindness and skill.
Investment
Twin Room Share all inclusive: $2,499 (Early Bird)
Twin Room Share all inclusive: AU$2,999 (Late Bird)
Single Room Supplement all inclusive: $2,999 (Early Bird)
Single Room Supplement all inclusive: $3,333 (Late Bird)
What's included
💞Beautiful accommodation in hand crafted twin share cottages with ensuite and outdoor showers, completely immersed in nature, staying amongst palm trees overlooking the sunrise coming off the ocean, with kitchenette & private deck, sleeping with the sounds of the ocean
💞 Greeting into Bali & transfers and a volcano view top lunch en route to the resort
💞 Traditional opening and closing ceremonies and drinks/ canape’s on arrival
💞 Water cleansing ceremony at the Balinese holy water temple
💞 Walk to one of the biggest waterfalls in Bali for a water cleansing
💞 Chakra yoga flow, meditation & breathwork daily every morning & evening yin & yoga nidra
💞 All workshops, ceremonies & sharing circles
💞 All Free diving intuition, guidance, instruction and pool sessions, breath sessions & breath holds (gear available to hire)
💞 An intimate evening to reset our nervous systems with sound healing & rebirthing breathwork to release and let go deeper
💞 A special heart opening cacao ceremony and guided dance/ movement
💞 A powerful kirtan outside by the ocean under the stars to open our throat chakras with a beautiful guest musician
💞 Yummy, organic plant based meals fresh from their organic garden for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Dietary requirements can be catered for.
💞 Afternoon tea, snacks, desserts also offered
💞 Filtered water, ginger & lemongrass teas & fruit is available all day
💞 Yoga and meditation equipment provided
💞 Special self love gift from Coconut Spice Retreats for you to enjoy
What's not included
Airfares to Bali & return transfer
Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Additional spending money
Extra Free diving gear requested for rent
Extra fresh brewed coffee, smoothies & coconuts and other drinks can be purchased for an extra cost
Massages & scrubs are also available at their spa all day everyday for extremely reasonable and amazing pampering at an extra cost!
Optional extra cost side trips: Walks to the volcanos, or nearby waterfalls, boats out for some dolphin spotting
Daily Sample Schedule:
Your Path To Ascension:
Our video below captures the essence of Ascend. Witness the breathtaking interplay of yoga and freediving, and how they synergise to create a transformative experience. From serene, sunrise yoga sessions to the meditative calm of the ocean depths, Ascend offers a unique opportunity to grow, heal, and discover your potential.
Allowing you the opportunity to deepen your yoga & breathwork practice & journey through the chakras for healing & transformation in paradise, by the ocean amongst palm trees.
AND learn how to free dive into the beautiful ocean, mastering our breath and transcending our fears & limited beliefs and getting out of our comfort zone!
Give yourself the luxury of escaping the busyness of day to day life and experience the healing & transformative energy of Bali and its culture on the untouched north of Bali at Gaia Oasis right on the ocean.
About Gaia Oasis Beach Resort
I keep coming back here as it’s pure paradise! It’s located on the untouched top north end of Bali in a little oasis!
It’s away from the crowds and we get to enjoy the most beautiful waterfalls with barely anyone around and also get a private group access to the Holy Water temple blessing closeby.
Gaia Oasis Resort stretches for 2.5 acres along the Pacific Ocean. Each of their eleven uniquely designed Balinese-style bungalows is located right on the seafront, providing quick access to swimming, snorkeling/ freediving and sunbathing, with views of the sunrise coming off the ocean from your balcony and outdoor showers amongst the palm trees. I sleep outside on the balcony in my daybed, listening to the sounds of the ocean.
The bungalows are constructed out of bamboo, natural stone and wood; some are covered by traditional Alang-Alang grass roofs. They have open-air bathrooms, hot water, fully-equipped kitchens, mosquito nets, closets, towels, linen, and a day-bed. To reduce our carbon footprint, bungalows are designed to maximize airflow and use natural ventilation instead of air-conditioning. Each bungalow comprises two double rooms lovingly furnished by their owners.
Look out into the Pacific Ocean and feel the fresh breeze in the restaurant as you tuck into any of our three daily buffets comprising healthy Indonesian and western-influenced dishes. Prepared by our Balinese chef and his team, meals are largely vegetarian with fresh ocean fish and produce from our organic gardens.
The octagon shaped yoga shala has views of the ocean and is perfect for our yoga, workshops & meditation.
Testimonials
What others said..
Chrissie created a beautiful space for us to grow, explore, shed our skin, connect and open up. It was above and beyond my expectations which were already high as I love Chrissie’s Yoga classes. I feel so fortunate to have had this precious week, with beautiful ladies from across the planet. I feel nourished, grounded, empowered and can’t wait for the next one. Thank you Chrissie!
Bali was one of the most relaxing weeks I have ever had. Gaia Resort in Bali was just the most tranquil place. Blissful, relaxing, rejuvenating and a great learning experience.
I loved journeying through the chakras in the yoga. I am new to this so everything was informative. Chrissie put in so much work to each session ~ Jenny
The accommodation was amazing. All you could ask for and more with views out to the ocean. I give Chrissie 10/10 for all her classes. She put amazing effort and energy into all classes, which were informative and mindful ~ Camille
The yoga was challenging yet not too hard. The meditation helped me to gain a new perspective and sense of calm ~ Sarah
The place was wonderful. Staff were excellent, helpful and friendly. The food was delicious and nutritious ~ Maree
Terms & Conditions
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
Should you wish to secure your place with a deposit, please request this upon application. A non-refundable deposit of only $500 AUD will be required to reserve your spot. The remaining balance is due no later than three months before the retreat.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of a cancellation, the $500 AUD deposit will be forfeited. If the cancellation occurs three months or more before the retreat date, a full refund will be issued (excluding the non-refundable $500 AUD deposit and any associated bank fees). Cancellations made less than 3 months before the retreat date are non-refundable.
We maintain the right to cancel the retreat if the minimum required number of participants is not reached (in which case your deposit will be fully refunded). We are not responsible for any consequences resulting from delays or cancellations by travel companies or any irregularities in your travel documentation. Trip cancellation/travel insurance is mandatory for attendance at this retreat.
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