Do you ever want to just get up and go?
Just get up and let go of all the ideas of who you should be and what you should do?
Do you crave the day when you’ll make a change and start living like how you know you were born to?
WE THOUGHT SO.
Introducing:
GRIP THE MAT’S FIRST IMMERSIVE RETREAT EXPERIENCE
Imagine…
waking up to sounds of the breeze rustling through lush leaves and the soft clinking of wooden wind chimes in the distance.
As you breathe in warm nourishing air, the smell of freshly cut grass and blooming frangipanis trickles in as a sense of a fresh start washes over you…
This is Soul School.
OCTOBER 4TH- OCTOBER 10TH
THE LOCATION
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Located in Ubud, the cultural and spiritual Mecca of Bali, our retreat takes place at our tranquil Soul School Estate. Set in 1.5 acres of jungle the estate is adorned with sacred temples, a shala for meditation, a pool to relax by and two villas that you will call home.
THE FOOD
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Every day starts with a legendary breakfast and ends with a family dinner by our handpicked private chef Ibu (that’s Indonesian for “Mama”) Nurdi. Vegans, Vegetarians and Gluten -free-ers are welcome as Ibu Nurdi will happily accommodate special diets. Should you wish to explore, the Ubud culinary scene is to die for and just a short walk.
THE CATCH
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We’re getting real. We have a lot we want to share with and show you, but we know that at the end of the day you are your own greatest teacher. That’s why we’re giving all we can, then setting you free every day to try on the teachings as you explore Bali in wonder, awe and ease.
The schedule:
Full days on the retreat will run roughly like so…
7-9 am: meditation + yoga
9 am: Big Breakfast
10 am: Choose Your Own Adventure
5-6:15 pm: Restorative/yin yoga
7 pm: Dinner
THE ADVENTURES
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Daily group adventures are totally optional and available a la carte. Meaning this retreat can have as much structure or downtime or adventure time as you like. Of course, you’ll have the chance to see all the big sites, but we want to show you the insider’s scoop to life here on the island. Choose whatever your soul desires.
Here are examples of the Soul School Adventures:
Balinese cooking class
Water Temple Blessing
Bali Healer
Waterfall hike
Fire Ceremony
Rice Paddy adventure
Uluwatu day trip
Mt. Agung Volcano hike
The extras
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Additional meals and spa services will be available for you to book at the Soul School Estate whenever your heart desires. On-call massages? Hell ya.
Your hosts
Christy Skarulis
Co-founder of Grip the Mat, Christy is a lover of all things community and wellness. Since GTM’s inception, she has been around the globe teaching yoga + meditation in group classes, trainings and online. She shares her practice of deconstructing perceived social and self-limitations while lovingly developing areas of growth. She believes laughter is the best careworn and strives to make the world a better place by empowering students to uncover and celebrate their own unique gifts.
【 The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort. 】
-paulo coelho
Laurasia Mattingly
After years of exploring her own spirituality, Laurasia has found her passion lies in teaching people to live by the way of the heart. Having previously suffered from debilitating anxiety, meditation and mindfulness taught to move from the mind and into the heart. Laurasia shares from her own experience and guides her students by sharing the tools to finding peace, joy, and ultimately happiness in the present moment.
Pricing
Book before March 1 and save $200!
shared room
Shared room with double or twin bed and en suite bathroom: $1100
*Prices go up March 1st*
private room
Private room with large bed and private bathroom: $1500
*Prices go up March 1st*
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what’s included
Here are some of the things that are included in the cost of your trip:
♢ 2 daily yoga sessions
♢ guided meditation and self reflection classes
♢ Breakfast, snacks and dinner
♢ As much tea and bali coffee your heart desires
♢ Airport transfer
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what’s not included
These things are not included in the cost of your trip:
♢ Flights
♢ Transfers
♢ Excursions
♢ Extra meals outside the villa
The takeaways:
A rested body, cleared mind and refreshed spirit
A fresh perspective on your life goals and direction
Tools for your own personal practice
New lifelong memories and friends
