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What Is A
Bliss State Retreat
Bliss State Yoga retreats offer an unparalleled and transformative experience that rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Each stunning location gives you the chance to have a natural connection to the earth and promotes mindfulness, mental resilience & grounding. Find a the perfect backdrop for deepening your yoga practice, fostering self-discovery, and embracing holistic well-being. Guests have the chance to connect with their bodies and nature simultaneously, enhancing the sense of unity and harmony that exists within us and all around.
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Beyond the physical practice, Bliss state provides a transformative journey inward, enabling guests to detach from their daily routines and reconnect with their inner selves. The slower pace of life encourages introspection and self-reflection, while the absence of everyday distractions allows for a deeper focus on personal growth. Guided meditation sessions amidst the tranquil surroundings enable individuals to develop a stronger mind-body connection, fostering emotional stability and mental clarity. Our retreat's emphasis on mindfulness extends beyond yoga sessions, with opportunities to explore the local culture, indulge in nourishing cuisine, and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow retreat-goers. This sense of community builds connections and friendships that often endure long after the retreat concludes, adding a lasting value to the experience.
Co-ed and Women's Only Retreats
Tulum, Mexico
WILD • FREE • HEALING
Women's yoga and wellness retreat for the wild, the free, the healing
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There is no greater medicine than nature and a sisterhood with women that match your vibration and frequency
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With Melanie + Tamara you get the best of both worlds - adventure, fun, movement and introspective deep dives, stillness, challenge and change
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Ubud, Bali
FREEDOM • ADVENTURE • EXPANSION
Escape to the serene beauty of Bali and discover why a retreat here is truly special. Immerse yourself in the lush landscapes, ancient traditions, and vibrant culture of this Indonesian paradise. From yoga sessions overlooking rice terraces to rejuvenating spa treatments amidst tropical gardens, Bali offers a sanctuary for mind, body, and soul. A transformative journey that promises relaxation, renewal, and unforgettable memories.
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About Us
Melanie Dawn
Bliss State to me is the rich adventure that life gives us when we stop trying to control everything and let something new in with an open heart.
The challenge of being human and growing older is settling into deep grooves and patterns that aren't really what we want (think repeat cycles) but we have no idea how to change them. That's where the medicine of yoga nidra comes in and what I love to teach. Here's why:
I kept repeating very harmful patterns to me and to my loved ones. I pushed love away. I didn't believe in it and rushed ahead to sabotage it and any chance at happiness.
I would use rage as a tool of defense, keeping my heart safe from love and to hopefully scare you away from me. This went against everything I craved - to feel safe, loved and protected. I was my own worst enemy. I needed to heal this wound and had no idea how to do that until I found nidra.
From the first immersive weekend where my voice was freed from the story that I should be ashamed of it, I knew this practice and the teachings of consciousness were leading me to emotional freedom and I needed to share it.
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I still stumble. I still fall into old cycles. But now, I catch myself. And once I do, it's not filled with shame and guilt. Major difference for me.
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I've worked in close-knit settings where we spent months building connections and witnessed profound transformations. I've also worked with individuals determined to break free from repetitive patterns and beliefs. Watching their growth, as well as my own, drives me to continue this work and the creation of Bliss State Retreats.
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An immersive week in paradise practicing yoga and yoga nidra, disconnected from the noise, tuning into the truth.
See you there,
Mel
Tamara Royal
Hi, I’m Tamara.
Bliss to me is an unwavering sense of pure peace. Where there is no worry of future and the past is left behind. Being present in this very moment. Accepting what is, right now. Contentment & peace are my bliss.
I think it’s beyond time that we take a front seat in our self care to ensure our cup is full before we find ourselves void of anything left to give. My ongoing work is to carve time for what it is that I want in my life. I do plenty of spontaneous things that bring me joy. I do struggle with making time a priority and am aware that this puts me firmly in a state of lack. I consciously choose a routine that helps bring a sense of life-work balance. Sometimes it flows and sometimes it goes completely sideways, and that is the beauty of it. Going with that flow.
Looking back over the past decade, I can see the growth, the detours and the blocks. I am fascinated by the road that I’ve ended up on. It has taken me through many healing periods, brought new people into my circle and given me a sense of connection that I’ve been craving.
I love that everyone has a story that has brought them to their current place. Sharing our story, finding that commonality among our people, connecting at the heart level is where it’s at for me.
