Nectar of Being Retreat - bali

April 5th -10th, 2025

This retreat is about making every aspect of your life fit for the God or Goddess within you!

Rasa, an exquisite Sanskrit word, means the deliciousness of life. It is the nectar or juice of our embodied experience and a potent part of tantric practice. Rasa reveals itself when we stretch our body to its capacity; it is present when tasting wonderful food or simply feeling the cool breeze on your skin. The nectar is ever available in our daily life on this earth. We just need to remember it’s there.

The tremendous tantric sage Abinavagupta spoke about the practice of taking delight as a nourishing act for our body, mind, and spirit. The powers to heal through pleasure are not to be underestimated. Tasting the nectar of life creates a physical, chemical, and mental shift to help soothe the fires of our ever-changing and unpredictable world. Feeling good has never been so important! When we feel good, we do good. When we feel good, we see clearly. And to heal magnificently, we must feel magnificent!

This time away is a sacred space to open to and devour Rasa, to embrace it in the beauty of nature, food and herbs, massage, play, and rest. As part of our Nectar of Being Retreat, Aimee will draw upon her favourite teachings from the tantric text: the Shiva Sutras, the Recognition Sutras, and the Radiance Sutras! From a tantric philosophy into a practice journey… it doesn't get juicier than that!

Join Aimee for this exploration and precious time away devoted solely to the nourishment of the most important person in your life… YOU!

The Nectar Being Retreat includes:

• Opening circle with myth weaving and mantra

• Five vinyasa morning classes infused with tantric teachings, mudra, meditation and mantra! (you can join in or listen)

• Four yin afternoon/evening classes infused with the softer, more gentle aspects of shaktis to support and nourish the sacred altar that is your body.

• Workshop on opening the gates of the senses and letting life in!

• Fire ceremony - clearing our suffering and opening to nectar (all the blessings of life that you deserve)

• One hour hour Abyangam Oil Massage: Warm medicated oil for a relaxing nourishing oily massage, relieving stress, anxiety

  fatigue & improving circulation

• One hour Marma Point Body Massage: This treatments is done first without oil pressing specific pressure points

  and then followed with warm medicated oil to soothe and stimulate circulation

• Excursion to Sebatu - holy water springs and sacred oasis of purification.

• Stunning Camphuan Ridge Walk and the visit to the largest temple in Ubud.

• Delicious and nourishing meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Closing ceremony and sharing circle

• Airport pick up and drop offs

About The Shala, Ubud

The Shala Bali has been lovingly created as a home for people from around the world to learn, share and preserve the ancient practices of Yoga and to experience the benefits of integrated wellness. Founded on the principles of Balinese and Indian philosophy, we recognise and honour our interconnectedness with nature and belief in the importance of our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing to live a joyful and purposeful life. The Shala Bali has two sections; the traditional Darshana bungalows are set among peaceful gardens, located closer to the entrance with our Ayurvedic Spa and Indian cafe. Continuing on a meandering path through the rice paddies, you will arrive at the villa rooms, vegetarian cafe, pool and large open-air Yoga Shala. Each property area is a sanctuary to relax, contemplate and immerse in nature.

“Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself. Where there is ruin, there’s hope for treasure”

- Rumi

** Booking Terms & Conditions

Retreat deposits are non-refundable for any reason. Should you cancel your booking before the 5th of March  50% of the balance minus the non-refundable deposit will be returned to you. No refunds will be made for cancellations made after the 5th of March. All bookings are transferable and may be used by another person if you are unable to attend.

In the event Aimee Pedersen must cancel a booked retreat date for any reason other than an Act of God, Natural Phenomenon or Political Act, you may transfer your full retreat payment to another scheduled retreat, or you may request a refund of your payments, constituting a full settlement.

Aimee Pedersen is not responsible for your expenses incurred in preparation for any cancelled retreat, such as airline tickets, loss of work, and/or other costs associated with preparing your trip.