ALIVE women’s retreat · Bali · 11–17 March 2027 · Find out more
by Manava Retreats
Reclaim the woman you were
before the world told you who to be.
The invitation
You've become so good at being good. Capable, kind, put-together, easy to be around. You read the room, keep the peace and put everyone else first.
Somewhere along the way, your desires got quieter. Your yes got smaller. Your body became something you manage instead of somewhere you live.
She didn't leave. She's been waiting for you to ask for more.
ALIVE is about reclaiming your relationship with yourself, so you can experience your relationships, your body, your desires, your voice, your pleasure and your life from a place of empowerment and aliveness.
You'll leave with
The journey
What we'll do
Through deep healing practices like inner child work, kundalini activation, breathwork, sound healing, somatic therapy and meditation, you'll deepen your connection with your authentic self, stripping away the limiting beliefs and past wounds that have kept you from thriving in life and in love.
The Connection Table, sharing circles, cacao ceremonies, fire-pit gatherings and dancing all deepen the bond we share, so you leave these seven days with a newfound sisterhood.
Through carefully curated workshops on manifestation and more, you'll get clear on what truly lights you up in life and in love, and the practical steps to take to get there.
Self-desire and self-love are powerful workshop themes that leave you feeling deeply connected to your true self-worth.
Through joyful experiences like an excursion to a waterfall temple, art therapy, yoga, dance and sunset photoshoots, you'll return home full of joy and vitality.
A full Lumeira spa day and indulgent massages invite you to slow down, soften and savour being nurtured.
The setting
A five-star boutique hotel on the Indian Ocean, wrapped in mangroves and set on the cliffs above Nyanyi Beach. Your private retreat home for the week.
Where you'll stay
Every guest stays in a Treehouse Hideaway: 65 sqm of ironwood and open air, tucked into the canopy, with a private balcony, meditation space and reading nook.
Want more space?
Prefer an ocean view or a suite of your own? Choose to upgrade, subject to availability. Ask us for details when you apply.
78 sqm · sunrise and garden views, round bathtub, walk-in closet
77 sqm · sunset and ocean views, balcony, walk-in closet
117 sqm · two terraces, outdoor shower, meditation alcove
129 sqm · jacuzzi, outdoor spa area, ocean-view terrace
Everything taken care of
Getting there
Fly into Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Your transfer to Oshom is included. Please arrive by 4:00 PM. Our opening welcome ritual begins at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner at around 7:00 PM.
We recommend arriving a day early if you can, to rest, adjust to the time zone and give yourself a buffer for flight delays.
Please note: Bali celebrates Nyepi, its Day of Silence, just before the retreat. The whole island, including the airport, closes for 24 hours. Please don't plan to land before the morning of Wednesday 10 March. We'll confirm the official dates with you.
Breakfast is usually served at 8:00 AM, with some morning activities starting at 7:00 AM. Each day blends workshops, guided practices, movement, rest and connection, with time to honour your own needs and energy.
Your transfer back to the airport is included. We recommend booking a flight that leaves in the afternoon or evening. Check-out and transfer times will be shared before the retreat.
Please don't book your flights until your place is confirmed. Once your application is approved and your deposit is paid, we'll send you everything you need to plan your travel.
Your investment
Book before 1 December to save £250. Places are by application, so we can be sure ALIVE is right for you.
A non-refundable deposit of £1,000 reserves your place, with the remaining balance due 60 days before the retreat begins. AED and USD amounts are approximate and change with exchange rates. You pay in pounds.
Joining from the UAE? ALIVE falls over the Eid Al Fitr break, expected around 9–12 March 2027 (subject to moon sighting). With the Eid public holidays and the weekend, most UAE guests only need around three days of annual leave.
Your host
Monica Wadwa is a relationship and feminine embodiment coach, author of Queen Treatment and founder of Manava Retreats. Her signature coaching programme is Heal for Love, where she helps women align with their higher self, heal past emotional wounds, embody their feminine magnetism and practise unconditional self-love.
These are the foundational pillars of the ALIVE Women's Retreat.
In their words
“Monica's energy is so calming and nurturing. And she really inspires me to be more in my feminine because you can tell she lives her life from that place and it seems to really help her live a peaceful and happy life.”
Sarah“Working with Monica has been life changing for me. I really can't speak highly enough for the impact she's had on me and the way I now live my life.”
Evie“Wow, I really needed that workshop. I'm excited to implement everything I learnt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and holding space in such a transformative way.”
EmilyGood to know
Women who are ready to live their lives fully alive and reconnect with themselves. You don't need any experience with retreats, meditation or coaching.
Of course. If you'd like to talk it through first, book a free discovery call. We'll chat about what you're looking for and whether ALIVE feels right for you.
Absolutely. Many women arrive solo, and the circle is designed so you feel held from the first evening.
We want to keep the group intimate and carefully curated, with women who are ready to transform, heal, connect and have fun along the way. That's why we have a short application process, to make sure you are ready to join this sisterhood community. Once your application has been approved, we'll jump on a quick call to talk through the different room options and decide which would be best for you. Payment details will then be sent, and your spot is secured once payment has been made. Keep an eye out for emails from me with all the details as we prepare. Two weeks before the retreat, you'll also be added to a WhatsApp group where our communication will continue.
Every guest stays in a Treehouse Hideaway, either shared with another guest or on your own with single occupancy. Upgrades to a suite are possible, subject to availability.
Accommodation, all breakfasts and dinners, all workshops and ceremonies, the spa day and the sunset photoshoot are included. Lunches, flights, insurance and extras are not. See the full list above.
Once your application is accepted, a non-refundable deposit of £1,000 secures your place. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the retreat begins. The early-bird price is available to bookings made before 1 December.
You are welcome to cancel up to 60 days before the retreat begins. Because we pay the venue, our facilitators and experience providers in advance to hold your space, the £1,000 deposit is non-refundable and covers these commitments.
No. Every movement session can be adapted to your body and your energy. You are always invited, never pushed.
Fly into Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). Oshom is in Nuanu Creative City on the coast near Tabanan. Your airport transfers to and from Oshom are included. See Arrival and departure above, and please don't book flights until your place is confirmed.
Yes. Let us know on your application and we'll arrange it with the Oshom kitchen.
ALIVE is a space for self-discovery, healing, connection and joy. Many women experience powerful shifts during our time together, but the retreat is not a replacement for therapy, psychiatric care or medical treatment, and I'm not a licensed therapist or medical professional.
If you're currently navigating serious mental health challenges, trauma or PTSD, please keep working with your therapist or healthcare provider alongside the retreat, and let us know on your application so we can support you as well as possible.
Being good got you here. Being alive gets you the rest.
11–17 March 2027 · Early-bird pricing ends 1 December.