TESTIMONIALS
North Bali
GAIA OASIS RETREAT (2014 to present)
“A beautiful week of yoga & mindfulness - both challenging & supportive. I came away reset, feeling stronger & calmer; enriched by both practices & the supportive elements of wholesome food, cultural activity & good, good people” (JACQ)
”The combination of the wonderful location, staff and amenities of Gaia Oasis Resort with the skills and knowledge of Tim and Anna create the perfect retreat environment. First and foremost is the yoga and mindfulness, however there is the added bonus of time to relax at the spa, by the pool, or on a day bed by your villa. The optional activities provide the opportunity to learn about the traditional Balinese culture away from the tourist centric south and offer the chance to see a region of Bali that is less well known, and far less commercialised. The road may be long and winding to get there, however it is a journey well worth taking” (TONI)
”I have just returned from a week stay at Gaia Oasis Mountain Retreat which is located in a hills mountain of Tejakula surrounding a beautiful remote and peaceful area of North Bali. The Retreat was clean, comfortable and beautifully presented and not overly fancy. Just beautiful with a spirit of generosity by all. Tim & Anna absolutely incredible people in what they do. The quality of the yoga teaching was exceptional. We had also beautiful nature mindfulness morning walks with trees around the property, including evening mindfulness and a great schedule with Yoga classes mornings & late afternoons. There were opportunities and space to spend time alone or mingle. It was a such magical week, great times and memories with the gorgeous people I met during my stay @ Gaia. I definitely will return!!” (ANDREA)
”As a 60 year old bloke who has never gone near yoga or mindfulness I can highly recommend the Bali retreat with Tim Oddie and Anna Loughrey. Set in the Bali Hills, far from the tourist areas, the location, resort and staff are just ace. Tim treats newbies and the very experienced with insightful wisdom and humour. Anna wrangles the retreat participants with her attentive but cheeky attention to detail. Having never done mindfulness or meditation before, her guidance and instruction were spot on. I could not fault the Gaia Resort, especially its ethical and environmental credentials. All the staff were a pleasure to interact with. Looking forward to the next one” (JHON)
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Mission Beach (QLD)
SANCTUARY RETREAT (2022 - present)
“Once again Tim and Anna have conducted an excellent Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat. The quality of teaching, the meals, the venue were superb. A week of warmth and kindness which I will carry with me for a long time” (ANN)
“This is a very well organised retreat that everyone should experience in their lifetime. If you've had 20 years of yoga experience or less than a month like me, the leaders cater for all. The beautiful combination of yoga from Tim and the meditation run by Anna is truly life changing. I began my journey on this retreat and I now have the tools and confidence to continue on my path thanks to Tim and Anna” (JANET)
“Tim and Anna's yoga retreat at Mission Beach was absolutely wonderful! Great Yoga and mindfulness, a gorgeous location and the best food ever! The week flowed perfectly with just the right amount of rest and plenty of laughter” (MEL)
“It was clear that Anna and Tim put a lot of care and attention in to creating an accessible space for everyone. This was achieved with such skill, acknowledging us as individuals, bringing the group together and building group safety with ease. They managed to weave and adapt the program to cater for differing individual needs and levels of ability or experience - a credit to them both as practitioners and a joy to be part of” (TRACEY)
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Apollo Bay, VIC
OTWAYS RETREAT (2020 - present)
“My cup is full to over flowing and my body, mind and spirit are open and more joyful. Thank you Tim and Anna for a truly nourishing, rejuvenating and heart filled time away by the sea. So grateful and glad to have been part of this wonderful retreat” (RUSELLE)
A lovely nurturing experience in a beautiful location. The retreat experience provided by Tim and Anna was just what was needed after a tough couple of years. Together they are able to provide Yoga, mindfulness, and other activities to cater to a wide range of people, capabilities, and interests. Highly recommended” (SHELLY)
“Tim & Anna have planned these Otway retreats well & have thought through all the details. They are warm & caring hosts. The yoga chapel is gorgeous with the wooden floors & stunning views to the ocean. The three sessions in there each day were the main focus & very rewarding. I stayed in the yurt which was magical. Meals were scrumptious & high quality as well as a highlight, as you get so hungry with all that activity. There were lovely spaces to chat or just enjoy the incredible views. All the activities were enjoyable and well placed. The retreat location is unpretentious but comfortable & the vista equal to none! I'd go back in a heart beat!” (ANON)
“Otways Retreat December 2021 was my first experience of a retreat of any kind. I can recommend this for someone who needs some time out, self-care, company of likeminded participants and the choice of getting as much out of it - without pressure to participate in all activities. (Although I highly recommend you do!) Although I had practised yoga with Tim previously, I hadn't participated in any classes for over 5 years. Tim is such an experienced, knowledgeable and intuitive teacher, I cannot recommend him enough. Anna, is amazing! I don't know what else to say. She spent an hour and a half with me after a minor meltdown and gave her undivided attention to me and my fight with my Inner Critic. Her understanding, advice and compassion were invaluable. The location and facilities of the retreat were perfect, the food impeccable, the caring company of the other participants was so welcoming and the schedule left plenty of free time to walk, swim or enjoy the amazing scenery in solace and peace” (SUSAN)
“I always wanted to do a yoga/meditation retreat but as a newbie to both of these I was always worried I wouldn't fit in or be able to do the activities. But this retreat and with Tim and Anna who made every experience so comfortable, welcoming and enjoyable made me appreciate not only how important self care is but how I really enjoyed yoga and meditation. Thank you to both of you for this amazing experience and look forward to attending another one” (MARISSA)
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North India
A YOGA & MINDFULNESS ADVENTURE
“Travelling through India with Anna and Tim was an absolute treat . Everything went so smoothly and practising yoga while looking out at the Ganges was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. If you have the opportunity to join them, just do it”.. (MIRANDA)
“Travelling to India with Tim and Anna was fabulous. Carefully crafted itinerary to experience so much beauty and culture. Wonderful”. (ANN)
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