Couples Retreat in Bali
Are you romantic adventurers seeking spiritual, sexual and relationship growth?
Then let me, Jacqueline Hellyer, guide you on an extraordinary journey of discovery at my exclusive five-day Bali Couples Retreat. Set in the breathtaking Bambu Indah boutique eco-resort, nestled deep in the tropical hills of Bali, this retreat offers an unparalleled luxury jungle experience.
Located by the serene Anung River and surrounded by natural pools and lush vegetation, you’ll stay in stunning bamboo accommodations. We’ll embark on a profound exploration of Sacred Sexuality and Conscious Relating. The small group format ensures personalized attention, allowing you to strengthen your relationship and deepen both your spiritual and erotic connection.
As a Transpersonal Sexologist, I blend modern scientific insights and therapeutic practices with ancient Tantric and Taoist wisdom. This unique combination will help you and your partner connect more deeply and open up more fully than ever before.
TESTIMONIALS
""The opening up to my own sexuality and what it means for us as a couple has been way beyond my expectations. I’ve felt safe and loved the sense of playfulness and the choices we’ve had whether or how to participate. I go away hugely enriched.”"
"“I thought this retreat would expand our sex life, but it didn’t so much expand as turn our sex life upside down! I’m now seeing the world with a new, exciting, slightly bewildering new light!”"
""We want to thank you so very much for the most wonderful week in paradise, both literally and metaphorically. Having been to your workshops previously we knew for sure that we were in for a week of lusciousness, but our week with you in Bali was more gloriously luscious and inspiring than we could have imagined.”"
"Thanks so much for a life changing 5 days! We were truly impacted and challenged beyond our expectations so thank you."
What You’ll Learn During this Couples Retreat
1. Understanding Tantric Wisdom and Its Modern Relevance
Discover how ancient Tantric wisdom relates to sexuality, its physiological basis, and its importance for contemporary lovers. Science is increasingly reaffirming this ancient wisdom, particularly regarding sex. The Tantric approach is a dyadic, movement-based, embodied mindfulness practice that focuses on connection, eroticism, and intimacy. It's about slowing down to find the "chill zone," as good sex isn't possible when stressed; it's about "syncing in to sink in" because good sex requires connection; and it's about being mindful, as you can't have good sex if you're not present. The theory and practices are presented in a way that's practical and applicable for modern couples, avoiding any "woo-woo" or "fluffy" connotations.
2. Strengthening Your 'Couple Bubble'
Learn to maintain a strong "Couple Bubble," recognizing that a relationship involves three entities: each partner as an individual and the couple as a unit. A robust Couple Bubble extends connection into individuality, making life more connected and resilient. This means understanding your partner and yourself deeply, enabling communication that works for both of you. Essentially, you become experts on each other.
3. Developing an Erotic Language Together
One key element of the retreat is learning to talk about sex openly and supportively. You'll develop a shared erotic language, fostering open, creative, and inspiring conversations about sex that are neither sleazy nor uncomfortable. This immersive experience helps make sex a mutual hobby, enhancing your connection.
4. Merging Love and Sex Energy
One of the retreat's powerful teachings is merging love and sex energies, which is particularly beneficial for long-term relationships as it goes beyond mere lust. By understanding this concept, you'll continuously share this delicious energy throughout the day, keeping your Couple Bubble strong and maintaining a "simmering" state that makes transitioning into lovemaking easier.
5. Exploring the Ecstasy of 'Valleys' and the Intensity of 'Peaks' in Sex
While intense, vigorous sex (the "peaks") has its appeal, the real ecstasy lies in the "valleys" of sex. The retreat allows you to explore how to relax and become present in your body, leading to extraordinarily beautiful sexual experiences. You'll discover various ways to be orgasmic and how to extend and deepen erotic and sexual connection, including learning how to enjoy a Tantric quickie.
6. Enhancing Erotic Arousal Through Pleasure
Explore the "yin and yang" of sex, including giving and receiving, leading and following, and balancing intensity with subtlety. You'll learn about the Seven Elements of Sex, and how tapping into these elements helps you integrate individual and partnered sexuality, enriching your erotic exploration.
7. Cultivating an Approach to Sex that is Endlessly Satisfiyng and Creative!
Ultimately, the retreat aims to help you cultivate a creative and satisfying approach to sex. By keeping your connection strong, communicating openly, and exploring together, you'll ensure that your love life thrives. This retreat is just the beginning or a continuation of a beautiful journey of life and love together.
Please note that this Retreat is designed for couples who are in a good space and want to get even better. If your relationship is deeply troubled, please have private sessions with me first, in person or online.
Details and Accommodation
When:
2-6 December 2024
2-6 June 2025
1-5 December 2025
The retreat starts at 2pm on Monday and finishes at 4pm on Friday.
Fee:
The retreat fee is $A4999 (around E3000/$US3200) per couple plus accommodation.
Where:
The retreat is held at the gorgeous eco-resort Bambu Indah, Ubud, Bali. There are a range of extraordinary antique Javanese bridal houses and modern bamboo houses to choose from.
Who:
Couples of all ages and stages of life and relationship join this retreat. Some are working on healing their relationship, some are starting a new relationship, and others have a thriving relationship, in part because they engage in enriching experiences like this retreat together! Same sex couples are warmly welcome.
Accommodation:
Please browse the range of houses available on the Bambu Indah website. I’ve reserved several of the houses, but you are welcome to choose from whichever ones are available. Once you’ve booked with me, I’ll inform the venue, and they will reach out to you to finalize your accommodation.
Book into the LoveLife Couples Bali Retreat
Upon booking, you will need to pay a 50% deposit. I will then invoice you for the remaining balance, which is due six weeks before the retreat. Please feel free to contact me if you need more information before making your booking.
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On a personal note:
I’ve been running couples’ workshops and retreats for fifteen years, and I absolutely love what I do. Our society is often filled with myths and misinformation about sex within relationships, and it’s a great privilege for me to illuminate this important aspect of life!
Finding truly empowering and high-quality information on evolving sexuality throughout a lifetime can be challenging. I’m the sex geek who has done the research and can present it in a positive, accessible way. With over 20 years in this field, I’ve helped countless couples discover how amazing their sexuality and relationship can be, and I hope to do the same for you.
I’m particularly excited about this retreat because the venue is truly indescribable. The life force in this location is palpable, and as the most ‘spiritual’ of my offerings, it allows for a profound deep dive into yourself and your relationship. During this retreat, I’ll distill all my knowledge and experience to guide you in your evolution as a couple. I hope you’ll join me and discover the beauty and power of connection and sexuality within a loving relationship!
Couples Retreat FAQs
No, all the houses have been reserved in advance. Once you book in with me I'll let you know which houses are still available so that you choose yours. I'll let Bambu Indah know your choice and then you'll directly with them to confirm your booking and make payment.
If you do want to stay elsewhere, that will probably be fine, but please check in with me first.
There are no group activities during the workshops, it's rather like ten individual retreats going on at the same time, with each couple focused on themselves.
But socially, that depends on you! Some couples are quite gregarious and friendly and others keep to themselves. Generally anyone who comes on this retreat is a pretty cool couple, dedicated to their love and growth, so generally it's a very open and loving group of people and often new friendships are made.
You are welcome to stay elsewhere, although it is so lovely that I highly recommend you do!
No, everything is provided. You might want to bring a small speaker to play music in your house.
Yes, all food requirements can be met. And it's all delicious!
Read your partner all the testimonials on this page and show your partner the photos of all the very 'normal' looking participants!
I'm happy to have a chat with anyone who needs to be reassured.
If at any time you want some time out or don't want to participate, you are very welcome to have a break or sit out. That's totally up to you.
I will be available to everyone on the retreat to make sure you feel comfortable and supported. As a therapist I will be available to talk to participants during the breaks.
Absolutely! Love is love and everyone is welcome.
If you're not sure, feel free to contact me and I'll give you a call to discuss your situation. As long as you're in a reasonably good space you should be fine. If you have big issues or are volatile then I recommend you see me or one of my colleagues at The LoveLife Clinic for private sessions first. Often couples do have a session or more with me before attending the retreat, and some have private sessions afterwards to consolidate and focus on individual issues.
You pay a 50% deposit on booking. This is done through Stripe's secure payment gateway. The remainder needs to be paid up to a month in advance by bank transfer, credit card or through Stripe.
If you need a different payment plan, such as paying in smaller installments, please contact me to make an arrangement that suits.
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