Dark Retreats Bali

I recently had the pleasure of finally experiencing a dark retreat. I'll start by saying that from the very first messages with the facilitator this felt like a very safe and welcoming space, and the experience itself confirmed this first impression. I did the 5 day retreat as I have some experience with meditation, breathwork and plant medicine journeys from before. It was beautiful and challenging. What happens when there is nothing to do, nothing to distract you? Other than eating and showering. Imagine opening your eyes when you wake up, and it's still pitch dark. After a while, the parts of me that were always chasing distractions, started melting away, and I experienced a lot of calm and peace. Surprisingly I did not miss my phone at all. Or coffee. But I'm not going to sugarcoat it, there were moments of intense boredom and also fear. I consider myself lucky to also have experienced some interesting visual "hallucinations". On the morning of the 4th day I felt like I was doing quite good, I knew I would be able to get through the final 36 hours. I still decided to leave a note for the facilitator and ask to have a chat. This was really helpful, and helped me make the most out of the time I had left. A review of this experience is not complete without mentioning the food. It was SO good! After the retreat I stayed at the place they recommend, and I am so happy for that. Please don't rush back to civlization. Allow yourself to relax and integrate the experience in calm surroundings.

The space is very comfortable, and I felt completely safe throughout my stay. The layout of the main room and the bathroom is intuitive, making it easy to navigate in total darkness. The room is equipped with a yoga mat and a chair, which was very helpful for practice:) The food was delicious and the portions were just right. When I asked for some extra nuts, the host was kind enough to bring them the very next day. I stayed for 3 days. Be prepared to lose all track of time: 20 minutes can feel like 8 hours, and 8 hours can pass like 20 minutes. I found myself navigating time through sounds - birds singing in the morning, cows (or not cows?) in the afternoon, and crickets in the evening. If you require absolute silence, I recommend bringing earplugs as there is a slight hum from the ventilation. P.S. A dark retreat is not for fun. Remember, this is a deep practice and a direct encounter with your own mind. Good luck.

Wow, what an absolutely amazing experience! I would be lying if I said it wasn’t hard at times, but I feel so extremely blessed and grateful for this experience ❤️ The facilitator, who is greeting you upon arrival, is a loving soul who truly brings comfort to you from the very first minute you arrive until the very end. I couldn’t recommend it enough. I only did 3 days, but I would recommend trying 5 days, because it took almost 3 whole days to “go through your whole head” 🙏

I'm honestly not sure how to put my experience into words, but I will try! For me this journey was one of the most peaceful and loving experiences of my life. Sure, it had it's moments, but ultimately the 4 days I spent in the darkness has been one of the most transformational "retreats" I've ever done. I realize how few people actually sit with themselves... How few people actually stop "doing" long enough to simply "be?" Just like in the "real" world, your breathe is your greatest ally in the dark 🌬 you can literally breathe through anything that comes up in there... For me, it ultimately brought me to such a profound sense of peace and love I've never before felt... Love for Gaia, for Bali... Love for Spirit.. Most importantly love for MYSELF! I can't recommend this place enough!Kadek is a great and humble guide, the food was fantastic and location is perfect 👌 I've been out now for 2 days. I feel like someone hit Control+Alt+delete on my entire nervous system, heart, mind and soul. I woke at 4.30am this morning feeling incredible, went for a walk and watched the sunrise with new eyes 👀 I am calm. I am at peace. I am in love with myself and this beautiful thing called LIFE! If you've read this far, I'll assume you're IN! Have a beautiful journey, you won't regret it! 🌑🌑🌑 🙏

What a time to be alive, to be able to experience what I perceive as a once-in-a-lifetime (or multiple, if you choose it) opportunity to be able to sit with and get to know yourself on a much deeper level. There is not a time in my life so far that I've had to spend three days by myself in the dark without any vices or anything deterring me or keeping me occupied. I was in for 3 days, with what felt like turmoil, because there was a lot of resistance and craving. The care, guidance, and support through the whole journey, especially around focusing on the breath, helped so much. If you want to know, experience, and love yourself in a greater capacity, this might just be the thing for you ❤️