I hold a "Freedom From Samskara's Yoga Retreat" in Bali each year and have been doing so since 2014. Samskara's are like old habits, old beliefs, or old ways, conditionings, that we operate from automatically, it's like we identify with these Samskara's and they often work against our growing forward into life. Over 6 days and 5 nights on the Retreats we use a step by step process to break down these old patternings so we can be free to be present with ourselves in the most authentic way possible. Read on......

Retreat Testimonials

Thank you Mel for a wonderful Balian yoga retreat. It was my first yoga retreat and I wasn't too sure what to expect, but I loved every minute. The schedule was perfect, allowing time for other activities during the day/evenings. Beach front location and resort was a great spot, with that awesome little Japanese restaurant next door. My down dogs are the best they've ever been, achieving heels down towards the end! Thanks again Mel. Highly recommend.
- Belinda Hopkins, Busselton

​I recently attended Mel's Freedom from Samskaras 5 day yoga retreat in Ubud, Bali. What a beautiful, giving, affirming, rejuvenating experience this was! The benefits have lasted long beyond the actual retreat, relaxing not just my body but more importantly my mind. For the first time in many years I was able to focus entirely on myself & to absorb Mel's teachings more intensively than is possible in just a once-weekly class. The setting was beautiful, & all the extras organised by Mel - massage, cooking class, group dinner - just added to the overall experience. Such a beautiful community of women attending the retreat as well. This may have been my first retreat with Mel, but it won't be my last! Thank you Mel  
- Lucy Smailes, Busselton