Energy Clearing Through the 5 Elements Women’s Bali Retreat

Friday 5th – Thursday 11th September 2025

Ancient Wisdom. Transformation. Once in a lifetime adventures.

Picture yourself next September in Bali, Island of the Gods. You will be staying in a tranquil village along the coast, far away from all the crowds and hustle and bustle of Kuta, Canggu, and lately even Ubud, though still only 3-4 hours (depending on traffic) from the airport – where the old traditional Bali is still very much alive.

Go snorkelling in the beautiful Bali Sea each evening, after a day of learning Ancient Wisdom based on the Chinese 5 Elements, clearing unwanted blocks and thought patterns relating to each of the Elements, and then immersing yourself in a mixture of fun and spiritual activities that reflect that day’s Element.

These past few years have challenged you to your very core. You’ve put everybody else’s needs before your own. You’re tired and need a break. But not just a cheap holiday that anyone can go on. You’re looking for something deeper, with more meaning. This is about you, and your needs and desires. A time to reset your nervous system. And if not now, then when?

I hear you. I’ve suffered with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia for many years. Plus like many of you, I had to endure living in the city with the most days of lockdown in the world during the pandemic, and am still feeling the effects of that on my family.

My life isn’t perfect.

But what I do know is that the knowledge and tools that I’ve accumulated over the past 2+1/2 decades of self-healing and self-exploration have helped me to thrive in my own way, with two successful businesses, a loving family, and a continually improving body and soul.

And I want that for you!

So join me as we go on an adventure of a lifetime, to Bali, known as the Island of the Gods. The Retreat will be contained in a small intimate group with the opportunity to create friendships with like-minded souls, as you immerse yourself in nature and a culture that will truly cleanse your spirit.

Each day you will explore one of the Chinese 5 Elements of Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire, which we are all made up of. You will delve deeper into learning about what that aspect means for you and those around you, and how it influences how you and they function and react in the world. You will begin to discover which Elements are predominant in you, and which ones may need further attention (NB: no prior knowledge of Chinese Medicine is required for this Retreat – it is for anyone, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just someone with an interest in learning about this Ancient Wisdom.)

Then taking that knowledge, you will receive a group Energy Clearing, which is like a guided meditation. I will help you to tap into your intuition to clear some unwanted blocks and thought patterns relating to that Element’s aspect of yourself. Once again, no prior experience is necessary, just an openness to receive the clearings.  It is a powerful tool that can be transformational, but you will also be held in a safe and gentle space.

There will then be an optional activity planned to reflect the Essence of that day’s Element, to help you to integrate and process the morning’s session. You will have the unique opportunity to experience aspects of the Balinese culture and spirituality not normally available to the average tourist such as a Blessing Ceremony and Blessing Offering class, as well as some activities that are purely designed for fun and pleasure such as snorkelling in the Bali Sea right outside your doorstep, indulging in a relaxing spa massage, and taking part in our own dance party! There will also be the option to take part in Yoga/Meditation sessions with the fabulous & insightful Samantha Comeau throughout the Retreat. Sam’s sessions will complement the day’s activities in a beautiful and enriching way, and I am so excited that she has agreed to join us.

NB: The schedule for some days may be switched and details from the itinerary are subject to change

Expressions of Interest
Retreat Agreement

Accommodation:

Life in Amed, our home for the week, is situated in the fishing village of Lean, Amed, in East Bali. It is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas on the island. It is best known for its shipwrecks, deep sea diving, snorkelling and fishing trips, or as a place to relax and soak up the sun whilst enjoying authentic Balinese Village life. The hotel is built directly in front of the beach, where you’ll find a mixture of black and white sand. Most of the time you will be one of the only people on the beach, and the local children may come to play and collect shells for you.

Accommodation consists of the exquisite Perfumed Garden house: facing the ocean with its own garden and private swimming pool, it comprises of 3 bedrooms (of either 1 king-sized bed or 2 singles), each bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom, and a shared living & dining area.

 

Around the main swimming pool, you’ll find 6 artistically designed Cottages set in a colourful garden, each with a king-sized bed downstairs and a king-sized bed (or twin share beds) in the upstairs loft, with a shared bathroom in each cottage.

 

The Sari Beachside Villa consists of a 2-storey villa with a king-sized bed or twin share beds downstairs, and a queen-sized bed in the upper bedroom with ocean views; plus a separate bathroom on each level.

 

Investment (including Payment Plans):

NB: if you are travelling alone (or even if you’re not!), we highly recommend you consider booking a single room if you are able, to give you the time and space to yourself and to process the Clearings, though the Cottages or Sari Villa are also a good option for sharing with a friend or 2.

Full Payments: full payment plans are in AUD and consist of a $A300 non-refundable deposit* to secure your spot, then 1 lump-sum payment due by 01/10/24

Payment Plans: all payment plans are in AUD and consist of a $300 non-refundable deposit* to secure your spot, then 6 payments due by 01/10/24, 01/12/24, 01/02/25, 01/04/25, 01/06/25, 01/08/25

(*In the case of a cancellation by you, the $A300 deposit is non-refundable unless the place can be filled up to 60 days before commencement, after which it is non-refundable regardless of circumstances. See Retreat Agreement for more details.)

Expressions of Interest
Retreat Agreement

About Catherine Kato

Catherine has been practicing Oriental Medicine for over 20 years now, with her main influence coming from Traditional Japanese Medicine, which is steeped in the 5 Elements. However, it wasn’t until she took a deep dive further into the 5 Elements in 2012/13 that she really began to grasp them at a more profound level, and feel that she could truly help people at a deeper level of their spirit and emotions, helping them find more peace and acceptance. In 2015 she began studying with internationally-acclaimed intuitive healer Christie Marie Sheldon, whose courses have helped her develop her own intuition and Energy Clearing skills. By combining these two disciplines, she hopes to be able to help you create transformational changes in how you feel about yourself and thus lead a happier, more fulfilling life.
Catherine has also been running the House of Moxa with her husband for almost 20 years. She is passionate about spreading the magic of moxa by providing high quality moxa and moxa-related products, teaching moxa workshops throughout Australia, and recently taking a group of practitioners to Japan on a moxa study tour.

About Samantha Comeau

Sam has been teaching Hatha, Vinyasa and more recently Kundalini Yoga, as well as Pilates, for the past 14 years. Her journey started with a deep passion and curiosity for human movement and how particular biomechanical movements can relieve and even heal past and present trauma in the body. Overtime her passion became a devotion as she delved deeper into the practice of yoga. Yoga for Sam has become a practice of feeling. A meditative experience that quiets the mind and relaxes the nervous system. Through her study of yoga, she discovered the true root of her own health issues and exactly how imbalances in the mind and body occur. This led her on an incredible path of restoration, healing and teaching others how to do the same. Her mission is to help others find their inner vitality, connect to their genuine sense of purpose, and learn to live a happy life.

Expressions of interest

We want to keep the retreat a small intimate size and therefore numbers will be strictly limited. We have already had more people express interest than spaces available, so if you are hoping to join, please fill in the Expression of Interest form and let us know why you’d like to join our retreat, and we’ll be in touch! Any questions, please email me at [email protected] or call me on 0413325747.

Expressions of Interest
Retreat Agreement