How to Start a Mindfulness Practice “Look past your thoughts, so you may drink the pure nectar of This Moment.” – Rumi How often do you sit down at the end of the day and feel like you weren’t actually present in your day at all, more like someone on autopilot just charging through?!  Mindfulness has become a buzz word in the wellness world over the last few years, however, it is a popular concept for very good reason.  Rather than pay a fortune on a gym membership, fancy superfoods or the latest high tech wellness gadget, mindfulness is a practice that is free, accessible to ever ..read more

Your Essential Bali Retreat Packing List Your retreat is booked. Your flights are paid for. You’ve taken time off work and cleared your schedule for a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat in Bali. Now the big question- what to pack?! The good news is, Bali has a warm climate all year round, so you wont need to worry about any winter woollies taking up valuable packing space. On your Bali retreat at The Palm Tree House, there is certainly no dress code! We want you to be you and to be comfortable. A Bali retreat is an opportunity to enjoy taking time out just for you, so don’t fret about having ..read more

Healthy Chocolate Ginger Bliss Balls Need a healthy snack to replace some perhaps less-than-healthy ones that have snuck into your diet?! Setting aside a little time each week to make some healthy snacks or do some meal prep can go a long way in supporting healthy eating habits. When you have great food on hand, you’re far less likely to order in or opt for less-than-healthy options.  On retreat, food is always a highlight and guests love the opportunity to enjoy so many different flavours and options that are available. Everything is made onsite by our holistic cooks and we always aim ..read more

A Beginner’s Guide to Mediation Experts agree that meditation is indeed a powerful practice that offers a diverse number of physical, mental and emotional benefits. The good news is you don’t need to meditate for long periods every day to enjoy these remarkable health benefits either. Research shows even just 10 minutes a day makes a significant positive difference to your wellbeing. The modern digital world we find ourselves in can often leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed and unfocused. Perhaps more than ever before, it is important for us to discover ways to negate these effe ..read more

We’re Dispelling The Top Yoga Myths We’re Dispelling The Top Yoga Myths that may be holding you back from yoga… The world of social media can lead us to believe that the only people who practice yoga are young flexible females! Luckily, this isn’t the case at all. As yoga continues to infiltrate the modern world, more and more people are coming to the practice, meaning that a regular studio class is likely to have a very diverse mix of people from all walks of life. At The Palm Tree House, we love having a mix of genders, ages and experience in all of our classes, and our teachers are all p ..read more

Top 5 Life Lessons That Surfing Will Teach You The surfing retreat package is one of our most popular Bali retreat options, and for good reason! There really is no better place to come and learn how to surf, or avance your current surf skills, than with a surf retreat in beautiful Bali. Warm water temperatures all year round, great surf beaches for all levels, and plenty of experienced instructors make Bali a mecca for those keen to try surfing.  While the experience of surfing is an absolute blast in and of itself, surfing also offers a lot of really interesting lessons that can be ap ..read more

Why Journaling is the Self Care Practice You Need. Why Journal? The Benefits and How to Start. If you google ‘ways to relax, become more mindful, or easy ways to de-stress,’ chances are, journaling always will be on the list.  Ask any lifelong journaler, and they’ll tell you a diary is more than a notebook. It’s a survival tool, a meditation practice, and a record of a life, all in one. Although it’s been around for thousands of years, journaling has rapidly increased in popularity and is now a much more common practice especially when it comes to beneficial self care practices for wome ..read more

5 Reasons Why You Will Love Canggu Bali Canggu has certainly popped itself on the map in recent years. Whilst many people only a decade ago came to Bali with a Seminyak, Ubud or Kuta map in hand, Canggu is now one of the most popular and loved places on the island, and for good reason. Canggu has everything you want from your Bali adventure- Balinese culture, beautiful nature, great surf, amazing food, plenty of spa and massage options, shopping galore, fitness and yoga options and plenty of space to simply explore on your own terms.  We know our ladies love coming on their Canggu retr ..read more

What you need to know about Tarot reading  What is Tarot? Everyone has a unique opinion about tarot- whether they ‘believe’ in it, whether they want to try it, or if they think it’s just for spiritual people or those who are easily susceptible to suggestion. However, there is much more to tarot than you may realise.  Whether you’re looking for some clarity on a relationship, insight into that promotion at work, or wondering if that business idea is a good one, it might be time for you to try a tarot card reading. Since the 15th century, people have turned to the tarot deck for guid ..read more