IFS: Legacy Burdens Retreat in Bali, April 6-12 - DEPOSIT

IFS Legacy Burden Retreat with Kay Gardner

We’re excited to invite you to this 7-day Legacy Burdens Retreat led by IFS Lead Trainer Kay Gardner, set in a stunning coastal hotel in East Bali from April 6th to 12th, 2025.

Legacy burdens—beliefs, emotions, and traumas passed down through generations and shaped by cultural influences—affect us all. Gaining the skills to understand and address these inherited impacts can profoundly enrich both our personal growth and professional practice.

Join IFS Lead Trainer Kay Gardner for an immersive 7-day retreat designed to guide you in working with legacy burdens through the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach. Through personal exploration, you’ll uncover your own legacy burdens and deepen your understanding of your ancestors' experiences and how they continue to shape your life.

In this intimate, experiential setting, you'll also learn a framework for helping clients address their own inherited and cultural burdens. With a blend of experiential and didactic learning, this retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with legacy burdens, both personally and professionally.

 

Meet Kay Gardner, Your IFS Lead Trainer

Kay Gardner is a senior Lead Trainer for Internal Family Systems (IFS) and has been deeply involved with the model since 1991. With over 40 years of clinical experience and 30 years in private practice, Kay brings a wealth of expertise and a compassionate presence to her work. Her background as a therapist and teacher of Hakomi Body Centered Psychotherapy enriches her approach, combining body-centered awareness with spiritual depth. Known for her heartfelt and skillful teaching, Kay creates an inviting space for transformative learning and healing.

 

Exploring Legacy Burdens with Kay Gardner: A Deep Dive into Generational Healing

Listen to Kay Gardner delve into the concept of Legacy Burdens in this insightful podcast episode. Join her as she explores how inherited beliefs and emotions shape us and shares ways to work with these influences through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Tune in here: 

  

What's Included in Your Retreat Package

Accommodation includes a shared double room with full board, offering healthy, nutritious meals from the Health Hub restaurant at the hotel, for 7 days and 6 nights from April 6th to 12th, 2025. (Single rooms are available; see pricing details below.)

The full training program with IFS Lead Trainer Kay Gardner is included.

Please note that flights, travel insurance, and transportation to and from the airport in Bali are not included in the price. Transportation options from the airport will be offered to participants ahead of the retreat.

This retreat requires participants to be IFS-informed, if you are in doubt please reach out to us.

Retreat Program

The retreat begins on Sunday, April 6th, with check-in available from 3:00 pm, and concludes on Saturday, April 12th, in the late afternoon. The program schedule is outlined below (please note that minor adjustments may occur without affecting the total number of hours):

 

Sunday 6th of April:

Check in at the hotel from 3pm

4.30 pm: Welcome and group introduction

7.00pm: Welcome dinner

 

Monday 7th to Friday 11th of April:

7.30am: Breakfast

8.30am: Morning Session

12.30pm: Lunch break

2.00pm: Afternoon session

5.30pm: End of todays session

7.00pm: Dinner

 

Saturday 12th of April:

7.30am: Breakfast

9.30am: Morning Session

(Check out before morning session)

12.30pm: Lunch break

2.00pm: Closing session

4.00pm: End of the retreat

 

The Location

Nestled along the serene East Coast of Bali, just one hour from the international airport, our retreat is held at a beautiful beachfront hotel adjacent to a stunning black sand beach. The retreat sessions will take place in a traditional Balinese joglo-style wooden shala, featuring air conditioning, fans, and open access to the lush green lawns outside.

The venue offers a spa with various massage and treatment options and a yoga program with fitness facilities. Please note that spa treatments and surf lessons can be arranged through the hotel but are not included in the retreat package and will be at your own expense.

Getting to Bali

Bali is served by the well-connected Ngurah Rai International Airport (Denpasar - DPS), offering long-haul flights from destinations worldwide. Below are some options for traveling to Bali:

• Europe: Airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, KLM, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways provide flights to Bali from most European capitals with just one stop.

• US West Coast: Singapore Airlines, Philippine Airlines, and China Airlines operate flights from LAX and SFO to Bali with only one stop.

• US East Coast: Singapore Airlines offers a one-stop flight from New York to Bali.

• Australia: Jetstar, Garuda, and Virgin provide direct flights from Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne to Bali.

The Food

The food is exceptional and an experience in itself! Prepared with fresh, local ingredients, the hotel serves three daily meals that you can freely choose from the extensive menu, offering dedicated options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at one of the two restaurants. They can also accommodate specific dietary needs, such as lactose-free, vegetarian, or gluten-free meals (arranged in advance).

With each meal, you’ll enjoy an included coconut or smoothie, and in the morning, you can start your day with a coffee or tea. As part of the program, we also host a communal welcome dinner upon arrival and a cozy farewell dinner at the end.

Between meals, you can treat yourself to fresh juices, smoothies, snacks, and other delights available for purchase at the hotel’s juice and beach bar.

 

Price and Practicalities

The cost for the 7-day/6-night retreat at our beautiful beachfront hotel in Bali is 2.495 USD per person in a shared double room, which includes full board featuring healthy, nutritious meals from the hotel’s Health Hub restaurant. The additional price for a single room is 400 USD.

A non-refundable deposit of 995 USD is required at the time of booking.

The remaining balance of 1.500 USD (1.900 USD for single rooms) must be paid by 1st of January 2025.

 

Travel Insurance

We recommend purchasing travel insurance if you are not already covered by an existing policy. Please note that IFSBali.com is not liable for any delays, cancellations, or changes to your travel itinerary.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to this transformative retreat in Bali, where you can embark on a journey of healing and personal growth. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you inspired and rejuvenated!

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