Common Questions About Our Sanctuary

Giri Sunyata Retreat is a private, family-led spiritual sanctuary in Bali offering personalized healing journeys. We are a family of temple keepers and healers who open our home and practice to those seeking genuine transformation through ancient Balinese traditions and modern therapeutic approaches. 

We are not a retreat center but a family sanctuary. You visit our actual home and temple. Every element is personalized, never packaged. Maximum 5 guests at any time, often just one. We live what we offer - this is our daily practice, not a business. 

We are located in Bali, Indonesia. Our exact location is shared upon booking to maintain the private, intimate nature of our sanctuary. 

We maintain complete privacy with a maximum of 5 guests at any time. Most retreats are individual or couples. This ensures personalized attention and deep transformation. 

We offer three pathways: Bespoke Multi-Day Retreats (3-10+ days), Personal Day Retreats (3-8 hours), and Private Sessions (90 minutes to 3 hours). Each is completely personalized to your needs. 

Our retreats serve conscious leaders, healers, creators, and sincere seekers who value depth over surface, authenticity over performance, and are ready for genuine transformation rather than spiritual tourism. 

We integrate traditional Balinese practices (melukat purification, karmic healing, temple rituals) with modern approaches (transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, breathwork). Each journey combines modalities specifically chosen for your needs. 

No. We meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're new to spiritual practice or deeply experienced, the retreat is designed for your specific level of readiness and comfort. 

Each retreat includes all sessions, ceremonies and accommodation (for multi-day retreats). Everything is tailored to your needs - from deep counseling to energy healing, rituals to integration practices. 

Every journey begins with a conversation. Contact us to schedule a consultation where we discuss your needs and design your personalized retreat. We require this consultation to ensure right alignment. 

For multi-day retreats, we recommend 2-3 months advance booking. Day retreats and sessions can sometimes be arranged with shorter notice. Trust the timing that presents itself. 

Our retreats are priced to reflect their completely bespoke nature and depth of transformation offered. Investment varies based on duration, specific modalities, and number of guests. Detailed proposals are provided after consultation. 

Your retreat automatically supports subsidized healing for local Balinese families through our karmic reciprocity model. This ensures sacred practices remain accessible to all, not just those with means. 

As a private family sanctuary, we welcome guests only through confirmed retreats or sessions. Your first visit will be for your transformation journey. 

We speak English, Indonesian, Balinese, and Dutch. Most retreats are conducted in English. 

Yes. We welcome couples seeking shared transformation or parallel individual journeys. The approach is adjusted to serve both individual and relationship needs. 

We maintain intimacy with a maximum of 5 guests. We can accommodate small groups of friends or colleagues seeking transformation together. 

We understand that life happens. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are discussed during consultation and outlined in your retreat agreement. 

We ask all guests to share relevant health information during consultation so we can adapt practices accordingly. Some modalities may be modified based on your physical needs. 

We recommend full presence for transformation. However, we understand leaders have responsibilities. We can discuss how to balance necessary obligations with your retreat journey. 

If you seek the deepest transformation and have time, choose a multi-day retreat. For concentrated renewal, a personal day retreat serves beautifully. For specific support or to experience our work, begin with a private session. During consultation, we help you find the right fit. 

We host only private or very small groups, maximum 5 guests. Most retreats are individual or couples. This ensures intimacy, safety, and completely personalized care. 

Each retreat is uniquely designed but may include deep counseling, energy healing, purification rituals, sound therapy, breathwork, meditation, ancestral ceremonies, and sacred nourishment. Everything is tailored to your needs. 

No prior experience needed. We meet you exactly where you are. All that's required is sincerity and openness.

Bali is more than a destination. It is a living temple where ancestral presence and nature itself support healing and transformation. Here, the sacred is part of daily life, not separate from it.

It's our form of karmic reciprocity. Your retreat investment supports subsidized healing for local families, ensuring sacred practices remain accessible to all, not just those with means. 

Every journey begins with a conversation. Reach out through our contact form, and we'll schedule a consultation to understand your needs and design your personalized retreat. 

We are not a retreat center but a family sanctuary. You visit our actual home and temple. Every element is personalized, never packaged. We live what we offer. This is our daily practice, not a business. You experience real Balinese spirituality, not a commercialized version. 

Most guests stay between 3 and 10 days, though we also facilitate extended retreats for those seeking deeper transformation. The length depends on your needs, availability, and the depth of work you seek. We help you determine the right duration during consultation. 

All our retreats are private, with a maximum of 5 guests. Many guests come alone for personal transformation. We also welcome couples, families, or small groups of friends or professionals seeking shared healing.

Each retreat is completely bespoke. During consultation, we discuss your needs and design a program drawing from our modalities, which may include deep counseling, energy healing, purification rituals, breathwork, meditation, and sacred ceremonies. Nothing is predetermined. 

No prior experience is needed. We meet you exactly where you are. Whether you're new to spiritual practice or deeply experienced, the retreat is designed for your specific level of readiness and comfort. 

Yes. You stay in carefully selected private villas nearby. All accommodations maintain the sacred container of your retreat, with meals, ceremonies, and daily support included. 

Our retreats are priced to reflect their completely bespoke nature and the depth of transformation offered. Investment varies based on duration, specific modalities, number of guests and selected accommodation. After consultation, we provide a detailed proposal. Through our Pay It Forward model of Karmic Reciprocity, your investment also supports healing programs for local families. 

If you're reading this and feeling a resonance, trust that. Readiness isn't about being perfect or having everything figured out. It's about being sincere and open to transformation. The call itself is the sign. 

We are not a retreat center but a family sanctuary. You visit our actual home and temple. Every element is personalized, never packaged. We live what we offer. This is our daily practice, not a business. You experience real Balinese spirituality, not a commercialized version. 

Half-day retreats (3-4 hours) offer concentrated work with 2-3 core modalities, ideal for focused intentions like a specific ceremony, energy healing session, or guided breakthrough. Full-day retreats (6-8 hours) allow for a complete journey combining multiple practices, deeper integration time, and sacred nourishment rituals. The full day includes more space for the natural rhythm of release, rest, and renewal. Both create profound shifts; the choice depends on your available time and depth of work desired. 

No special preparation is required. We recommend arriving with openness and wearing comfortable clothing. After booking, we share a simple guide to support your readiness. The most important preparation is the intention you bring. 

In concentrated sacred space, with skilled guidance, profound shifts are possible. Guests often experience breakthroughs, deep release, and clarity that continues unfolding long after the retreat ends. 

Absolutely. If you feel called to experience melukat purification, karmic healing, or receive an astrology reading, we design the day around that focus. During consultation, we explore what resonates most deeply. 

Yes. We welcome couples, families, or small groups of friends. The day's flow is adjusted to serve both individual and collective needs, creating space for both personal and shared transformation. 

We provide traditional Balinese herbal drinks (jamu), herbal teas, and light plant-based meals or traditional snacks that support the body's integration process. All dietary needs are discussed during consultation. 

We recommend booking at least one week in advance to ensure availability and proper preparation. However, we occasionally accommodate shorter notice for those called to immediate support. 

Yes. A personal day retreat offers an authentic entry into Balinese spirituality beyond tourist experiences. We guide you through each practice with care, making ancient traditions accessible while maintaining their sacred essence. 

Personal day retreats are comprehensive journeys combining multiple modalities over 3-8 hours. Private sessions are focused 1-3 hour experiences with specific healing work. Day retreats offer broader transformation; sessions provide targeted support. 

During your consultation, we listen to your needs and help identify the most aligned modality or combination of practices. Trust what you feel drawn to, that intuition often guides us perfectly. 

Sessions typically run 60 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the modality. Astrology readings and counseling are often 90 minutes, while ritual-based sessions like Melukat purification or Homa fire ceremonies may take longer. 

Yes, certain modalities work beautifully online: counseling, spiritual guidance, life coaching, and astrology readings. Ritual and energy work require in-person presence for full transmission. 

For in-person sessions, wear comfortable clothing and bring an open heart. For online sessions, find a quiet, private space where you won't be interrupted. We provide any specific guidance during booking. 

Some find complete resolution in a single session. Others return for a series, especially when working through deeper patterns or seeking ongoing support. There's no prescription, only what feels right for your journey. 

Absolutely. Many guests begin with a private session to experience our work, then later book a day retreat or multi-day journey. Sessions can also provide integration support after retreats. 

We recommend booking at least one week in advance to ensure availability and proper preparation. However, we occasionally accommodate shorter notice for those called to immediate support. 

Private sessions are focused 90 minute to 3 hour experiences with specific healing work. Personal day retreats are comprehensive 3-8 hour journeys combining multiple modalities. Sessions offer targeted support; day retreats provide broader transformation. 

Completely. What is shared in session stays sacred. We hold your journey with absolute privacy and discretion. 

We maintain a sustainable balance that allows us to serve both paying guests with excellence and community members with dignity. Specific percentages vary based on retreat type and season. 

Local Balinese families, honoring that these traditions belong to those who've preserved them. Youth seeking to learn traditional practices. Sincere seekers ready for transformation regardless of their economic circumstances. We work with local community leaders to identify those whose readiness exceeds their resources. 

Currently, retreat investments are not tax-deductible as we are not a registered charity. We are a family sanctuary maintaining traditional reciprocity practices. 

We're developing the structure to ensure sustainable, transparent, and impactful giving. Join our mailing list to be notified when enrollment opens. 

We work directly with our local community, not through intermediaries. As a family living and practicing here, we see the direct impact of every contribution. 

Every retreat at Giri Sunyata is fully personalized. Before your arrival, we explore your needs, intentions, and current life context. From there, we intuitively weave together modalities that will serve your transformation, balancing tradition, intuition, and practicality. 

No. All modalities can be adapted for beginners or those with an established practice. What matters most is sincerity and openness to the process. 

Our Balinese rituals are spiritual, not dogmatic. They are rooted in ancestral tradition and respect for the unseen, and they welcome guests from all backgrounds. Participation is always optional. 

Melukat is Bali's most sacred water purification ritual, using holy water and traditional herbal preparations to cleanse the energy body, release spiritual impurities, and reconnect with inner clarity. It is performed by our temple priest with full ceremonial offerings. 

Yes, certain modalities such as Melukat purification, Karmic healing, and counseling can be offered as Private Sessions for those in Bali, depending on availability. Most guests choose to experience them as part of a complete retreat journey. 

Complementary offerings such as spa treatments, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and guided nature immersions are available at an additional cost, provided through trusted collaborators. 

All Giri Sunyata retreats are private, serving one individual, couple, family, or small group of friends (maximum 5 guests). This ensures complete focus, privacy, and intimacy. 

Depending on the modality, sessions range from 60 minutes (sound therapy, coaching) to 2-3 hours (ritual ceremonies, deep counseling, astrology readings). 

Yes, with some considerations. We ask all guests to share relevant health information in advance so we can adapt sessions and ensure your safety. Some modalities, like intense breathwork or certain herbal tonics, may be modified or substituted. 

Many who find us aren't sure. The conversation itself often brings clarity. Reach out with whatever you're feeling, we'll explore together.

We maintain complete privacy with a maximum of 5 guests at any time. Most retreats are individual or couples. 

For multi-day retreats, 2-3 months allows proper preparation. Day retreats and sessions can sometimes be arranged sooner. Trust the timing that presents itself. 

As a private family sanctuary, we welcome guests only through confirmed retreats or sessions. Your first visit will be for your transformation journey.

Your retreat investment supports subsidized healing for local Balinese families through our karmic reciprocity model, ensuring sacred practices remain accessible to all.

Giri Sunyata Retreat is a private, family-led spiritual sanctuary in Bali offering personalized healing retreats and transformative experiences. We blend authentic Balinese traditions with modern therapeutic approaches like transpersonal psychology and somatic healing to create profound, lasting transformation. 

We offer fully customized private retreats (1-5 guests) that combine Balinese purification ceremonies, deep counseling, energy healing, breathwork, meditation, and life coaching. Each retreat is personalized to your specific needs, whether you're seeking spiritual awakening, trauma healing, or life transition support. 

Our Bali retreat serves conscious leaders, creators, spiritual seekers, and individuals in life transitions who value privacy, authenticity, and depth. We welcome those seeking real transformation through authentic spiritual practices, not spiritual tourism or surface-level wellness trends. 

Giri means "mountain" in Sanskrit and Balinese, symbolizing stability and spiritual ascent. Sunyata is a Buddhist concept meaning "emptiness" or infinite potential. Together, the name represents a stable sanctuary for inner transformation where you can release what no longer serves and discover your true nature. 

Unlike commercial retreat centers, we are a family of temple keepers and healers living our practice. You stay in our actual home and temple, receiving personalized care as family, not clients. We integrate authentic Balinese spiritual traditions with modern healing modalities, creating transformation that is both sacred and practical. 

Our Pay It Forward model is a form of karmic reciprocity where paid retreats fund subsidized healing programs for local Balinese community members. When you invest in your transformation, you directly support cultural preservation and make healing accessible to those who cannot afford it. 

 Our retreats are fully customized to your needs, typically ranging from 3-14 days. We also offer single-day healing sessions and half-day programs for those not ready for full retreat immersion. The duration depends on your goals and the depth of transformation you're seeking. 

Giri Sunyata is led by a Balinese family of four practitioners: Jero Buddhi (visionary guide), Jero Ratih (ritualist), Ibu Jero (maternal healer), and Pak Jero Mangku (temple priest). Each brings unique healing gifts from both ancestral wisdom and modern holistic training. 

We integrate traditional Balinese practices (purification rituals, energy healing, temple ceremonies) with contemporary modalities (transpersonal psychology, somatic therapy, deep counseling, breathwork) and universal approaches (meditation, life coaching, spiritual guidance). Each retreat combines multiple modalities based on your specific needs. 

We honor Balinese traditions while integrating universal healing approaches. Our temple priest ensures authentic rituals, while our facilitators blend Eastern wisdom with Western psychology. This creates transformation that is both culturally rooted and accessible to international guests from all backgrounds. 

We are a private family sanctuary in Bali, with the exact location shared upon booking to maintain privacy and intimacy. We are not a commercial retreat center but a family home and temple that opens its doors to sincere seekers ready for transformation. 

We intentionally serve few guests with full presence, hosting private retreats for 1-5 people maximum. This allows us to maintain an intimate family atmosphere, ensure complete privacy, and give our full attention to each guest's transformation journey. 

We believe healing happens in relationship, not transaction. Our integrated approach draws from multiple wisdom streams, combining what serves each guest's unique journey. We don't fix or save; we create a sacred container where your own wisdom can emerge and transformation naturally unfolds. 

No previous experience is necessary. We make ancient practices accessible without diluting their power, guiding each guest according to their comfort level and readiness. Whether you're new to spiritual work or deeply experienced, we meet you where you are and customize the journey to your needs. 

As a Balinese family living our practice daily, authenticity is natural, not performed. Our temple priest ensures rituals maintain their traditional power while our facilitators translate practices in ways that resonate with modern seekers. You experience real Balinese spirituality, not a commercialized version.