love, Gayle

It was first time attending a yoga retreat and it was incredibly rewarding.

I really resonated with Gayle’s approach of how she incorporated other elements (like play, music, mantra dance, Capoeira, the culture of the Balinese) which allowed us to experiment with the many ways life manifests itself in the form of art and movement. 

I’ve never felt so energetically aligned in my asana practice too.

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There was so much tears and laughter, long walks and meaningful conversations, all because we felt safe and loved. Much love to Gayle, all the beautiful humans, and the land of Ubud that held space for and with us, so graciously. I am deeply changed. 🙏🏼🌺

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- Fang, 2022

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I have never attended Gayle's class before the retreat. I followed her via IG for awhile and when I saw her posting on a Self Care retreat, I just took a leap of faith and decided to join her.
That was one of the best decisions I've made. This retreat not only provided me a space to care for myself, but also provided me a space to dive deep within, to heal and to find ME. 

This is not a retreat I expected,  but much much more.

 

Gayle has generously shared with us her experiences with the local talents whom she had met along the way. We were treated to a talented local band group who have the most beautiful voices and taught us how to use ours too. Not forgetting the Capoeira which enable us to explore our body movements in the most fun, playful and accessible ways! The visit to the Waterfall Temple was such an incredible experience. I enjoyed our yoga practices at the Shala, and love how balanced Gayle's class was. I especially her voice and cues.

 

Gayle curated this retreat in the most thoughtful, gracious and beautiful way that left all of us feeling so loved, so at peace and recharged. She has this magical and giving power, to be able to hold space for us. 
And her voice, is soooo healing too. 💕 

I enjoyed the pace and every single second of the retreat.
The only feedback I have is perhaps it can be one or two days longer! 
 
I can't wait for her next retreat already.

Thank you Gayle for the AMAZING work done!! 
Love you so much!!

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- Esther, 2022

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I started practicing with Gayle a year or so ago. From regular Hatha practice to more meditative yin, her classes helped me define my own understanding and journey. Since, we’ve worked on the very basics, balance and alignment, embodied movement and breathing meditation. Far from over, I’ve developed my own interests and intuitions around what works for me, what I enjoy and, sometimes, what I need most.

Few weeks back, I joined Gayle’s Yoga Retreat in Ubud, Bali (May ’22). This was my first retreat and had so many questions and doubts: is this really for me? will I do well? will I get along with other 8 people I’ve never met before?

The retreat was among the best things that I’ve done in adulthood. I’ve learnt that everyone there enrolled with different motivations and expectations, however, one thing was common: curiosity, an open mind and heart. In these three wonderful days we did practice yoga, capoeira, meditated, played music, visited a few wonderful places, eaten delicious food, and few other things. The villa was extraordinary, a mix of nature, comfortable facilities and the caring team of Naya Ubud Resort. Most importantly, we’ve all got to know each other, share interest, and develop friendships that will stay with us long after the retreat.

Thanks Gayle for such an incredible time, looking forward to the next one!!!

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- Gabriel C, 2022

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This was my first retreat - I had no expectations but I was nervous because I did not know everyone and it was also my first time meeting Gayle in person! Gayle immediately made me feel safe and comfortable to be my authentic self. The whole experience for me was a journey of cultivating lovingkindness, developing new organic relationships, opening the heart without self-judgement, connecting and grounding with nature, expressing playfulness through movement and allowing my inner child's wounds to be heard, seen, and learnt understood, remembered and absorbed so much more than I intended to.

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Gayle invited guest facilitators and new friends who she met along the way in her time in Bali and selflessly shared her connection with them to us – through music and creating sounds, beats, and rhythms by being an extension of the instrument, through kirtans and finding our own voice again and feeling the vibration of everyone's frequency, through embracing our own shadows and planting the seed of peace, through capoeira and learning a new way of self-expression, to communicate with your eyes but also giggle, laugh, and have fun along the way (it was a reminder not to take things so seriously all the time!) The final day, we grounded ourselves on our mats and Gayle led us through a transcendental yoga flow where (for the first time), I flowed with my heart, with intention, with love.

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Throughout the retreat, we were also guided to learn, honor, and respect the Balinese Hinduism and their way of life. As a family, we all channeled the healing powers of Mama Bali and healed loudly together. This was a life-changing experience and I'm filled with so much inspiration, love and gratitude. I came to Bali alone and left with a family. I wholeheartedly recommend Gayle's Retreats, Yoga & Movement practices, Sacred Song Circles, Nature activities, Healing rituals and more.

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With gratitude and love, 

- Lauren, 2022

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I entered my first retreat with the intention of growing and finding some respite from the stress we had all encountered with the pandemic. I knew I wanted to do my first retreat with Gayle from practicing Yoga with her, and speaking to her about her intentions behind it. 

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The transformative journey I had during the mere span of four days is an experience I could never fully put into words, but Gayle did not just facilitate it - she guided and also was apart of the retreat, as much as we all were, which was so comforting as it was some of our first times practicing Yoga and some of the other workshops in Bali. 

Her ability to emotionally and spiritually navigate a retreat is something I am deeply grateful for, and the others who were a part of it - Ida, Katie and the beautiful Naya Ubud resort staff - cared for us and gave us room to grow and express in so many ways. 

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I went into this retreat with the intention of growing, but I never expected to heal on the level that I did. With Gayle’s curated mix of workshops and activities, coupled with the acceptance and openness of the others I experienced it with, this has become one of the most unforgettable trips I've made. Thank you Gayle, for your love and your guidance ❤️

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 - Liane, 2022

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I’ve been practicing with Gayle since 2018 and when she first surfaced this idea, without hesitation, I told her to count me in.

My first yoga retreat - No words can describe the experience that we lived through as a group. In a short span of 4 days, we explored yoga on a plane of activities; movement, singing, dancing, food, walking, asanas, learning from our peers and most importantly, just being. Being present, present in the very moment, that each memory and moment steers the emotions of the heart, and that time knows no borders. Think self-care, let go, recharge, reflect, renew and relax.

To anyone exploring their first retreat, look no further. To a retreat enthusiast, why not? No better person than Gayle who brings her most authentic, nurturing, warmest self to hold space and guide you on your journey. In a safe space and judgement free zone, come as you are. Just be, just turn up, and flow on.

This time on this retreat has brought light and clarity into my life, whilst exploring the shadows of who I am, but most importantly - brought a blanket of peace and calm over me.  I’m truly grateful to Gayle for setting this up, and bringing in the most wonderful  tribe of yogis & facilitators like Ida, Katie to help explore various aspects of this journey. Thank you 💜

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- Eugene, 2022

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