ocean
MOVEMENT RETREAT
Take flight towards a new equilibrium
2024 DATES
1 — 6 April | Bali
10 — 15 May | Bali
7 — 12 July | Bali
1 — 6 April | Bali
10 — 15 May | Bali
7 — 12 July | Bali
Freediving | Water Movement Therapy | Deeper Contact
Return to your optimal self. Join us on this one-breath adventure and discover the most unique approach to enhance your well-being.
This 5 night / 6 day retreat is a refined ecosystem of
freediving
aquatic bodywork
embodied movement
contact dance
collective experiencing
aquatic bodywork
embodied movement
contact dance
collective experiencing
Our approach combines proven scientific techniques for optimizing nervous system health with the dance of being human in this wild world. You will be challenged. You will break free from inhibitions. You will meet new parts of yourself that will guide you towards who you are becoming.
Inside the Retreat
- An ecosystem of therapeutic practices4 days of retreat experiences—diving, dancing, adventuring & dropping into flow state
- Accommodation3 nights accommodation at a nature-inspired eco-resort with ocean views
(one of our favorite hidden gems on the island) - Plenty of NourishmentYou’ll have daily fruit, brunch and evening buffet dinners
- Equipment & GearWe’ll provide all freedive gear, wetsuits, and nose-clips. All you need to bring is yourself (and knee pads for dancing on land)
**All components of this all-inclusive retreat are optional. Sure we want to expand our edges but we trust participants to locate and honor their limits and to take the time they need for integration.You are supported in trusting your limits.
The Ecosystem
freediving
Whether you enjoy snorkeling or you’re an experienced freediver, this retreat offers an immersive ocean experience that will upgrade your relationship to the deep blue.
Harmonize the nervous system and entrain deep states of relaxation, preparing the body for playful exploration of the ocean.
- Learn about freedive physiology
- Receive personalized coaching for equalization
- Practice breath techniques for diving
- Linedive: allows relaxation and optimal oxygen consumption at depth
- Fundive: explore world renowned dive sites right in our backyard
**This retreat partially fulfills Wave1 Freedive training requirements. To complete Wave 1, participants are invited to join a one day completion training scheduled right after the retreat.
water movement therapy
Throughout the retreat we will weave together 3 embodied water practices: Aquatic Bodywork, Authentic Movement and Floating Meditation, incorporating breath and relaxation techniques that will leave us feeling at home in the water.
Stimulate the vagus nerve and effortlessly soothe your nervous system
These somatic approaches are designed to open natural pathways that will deepen connection to our own inner world and allow us to tap into the innate wisdom of our bodies. All facilitators of the retreat are trained aquatic bodyworkers and dancers of various backgrounds and lineages.
contact improvisation
A somatic practice that combines free-form dance with the art of listening, responding, and connecting on a deep level through touch and improvised movement.
Allow impulse, expression & momentum to guide you into a unique co-creative experience
Whether you’re new to the practice or an experienced mover, contact improvisation has numerous therapeutic benefits and is a major access point to flow state and nervous system regulation. Here our dance partner(s) is our muse, bringing new direction to our movement through play and a deep sense of togetherness.
deeper contact
This therapeutic movement practice combines contact improvisation with freediving. Together, we explore improvised dance above and below the surface.
Dive in and resurface with an enhanced feeling of interconnectedness between body, mind, each other and the environment.
Like the practice of contact improvisation, Deeper Contact invites us to be immersed in the most subtle sense of self-awareness by tuning into our impulses and listening to the unique rhythms and sensations that arise as we fall upwards towards the surface, dancing with buoyancy.
Freediving, with its focus on breath control, mindfulness, and deep relaxation, already provides a gateway to explore the depths of the mind and body. Adding the practice of Deeper Contact to this equation can further amplify these effects. The fluidity and grace of contact improvisation can complement the sensations experienced during freediving, creating a harmonious connection between movement and breath.
Freediving, with its focus on breath control, mindfulness, and deep relaxation, already provides a gateway to explore the depths of the mind and body. Adding the practice of Deeper Contact to this equation can further amplify these effects. The fluidity and grace of contact improvisation can complement the sensations experienced during freediving, creating a harmonious connection between movement and breath.
collective experience
When we come together, we can do so much more.
It’s that simple.
It’s that simple.
Welcome yourself to be authentic and find ease in expressing your true experience while cultivating deeper relationships with others.
We will rejuvenate together using the ancient meditative ritual of ceremonial tea. We can sit in communal reflection or share stories of our experiences. Along the way, we’ll weave in playful and practical approaches to cultivating connection and collaboration with others.
nourishing meals
Our days begin with fresh fruit and brunch before water activities commence.
Our menu is a harmonious blend of whole organic ingredients and produce harvested from our garden or locally sourced. Meals will be offered buffet-style and enjoyed together as a family. Fresh juice and coconut water will be readily available to order throughout the day to ensure you stay hydrated
Your dietary preferences matter to us – upon registration, kindly complete a questionnaire to ensure we cater to your specific needs. There will be an a la carte menu where farm fresh eggs and local fish is also available.
Your dietary preferences matter to us – upon registration, kindly complete a questionnaire to ensure we cater to your specific needs. There will be an a la carte menu where farm fresh eggs and local fish is also available.
location & accommodation
Our oasis for this retreat is situated directly above a captivating black sandy beach, framed by the majestic Mount Agung and dreamy hills where verdant fields unfurl in a nod to simpler times. Escape the modern rush to enter a world where time adopts a gentler pace, harmonizing with nature's wisdom.
Enjoy a restful sleep where nature-inspired architecture meets sustainable luxury. All rooms are naturally cooled by thick stone & mud plaster walls and open onto a spacious terrace with ocean and garden views.
Accommodation is shared, with twin single ocean facing beds under expansive mosquito nets. Optional king sized bed is also available.
details and information on villa accommodation and options can be given upon request.
Accommodation is shared, with twin single ocean facing beds under expansive mosquito nets. Optional king sized bed is also available.
details and information on villa accommodation and options can be given upon request.
2023 Dates
9 — 12 October : 3 nights / 4 days
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Included:
4 days of versatile workshops, dives, and water therapy sessions
wholesome meals—fruit, brunch, snacks, coconut water, and buffet dinner
All necessary gear for water activities.
Transport during adventure outings.
3 nights' accommodation at a seaside eco resort
Not Included:
Flights to Bali.
Transport to the resort upon arrival.
Freediving Certificate
Juices
9 — 12 October : 3 nights / 4 days
Contact us on WhatsApp or Telegram for more details
Included:
4 days of versatile workshops, dives, and water therapy sessions
wholesome meals—fruit, brunch, snacks, coconut water, and buffet dinner
All necessary gear for water activities.
Transport during adventure outings.
3 nights' accommodation at a seaside eco resort
Not Included:
Flights to Bali.
Transport to the resort upon arrival.
Freediving Certificate
Juices
Option for Certification
While on our retreat, we prioritize a comprehensive experiential approach over freediving certification. Those interested can pursue Molchanov wave 1 certification post-retreat with our instructors at a discounted rate. Please inquire for details.
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Meet Subtle Waters
We are a team of passionate water creatures, trained aquatic therapists & freedive instructors. We’re wild, playful & nurturing—here to guide you into the deep blue.
- MarAquatic Therapist & Dive InstructorGuiding people into the ocean for nearly a decade, Mar is fascinated by the healing potential of simply being in nature. She is trained in Watsu, Liquid Flow Essence and Water Healing dance, and synthesizes these modalities to transport her clients into soothing journeys of surrender, relaxation and transformation.
- BethanyAquatic Therapist & DancerA trained aquatic bodyworker, dancer, and former professional artistic swimmer, Bethany is passionate about accompanying individuals on a journey to “rediscover water” as a way of rediscovering the self.
- The Crewinstructors from around the worldWe are always excited to have a rotating crew of wonderfully skilled freediving, dance, and meditation facilitators
