The ReturnWith Tara Fitzpatrick and Doris Au-Yeung
Five Days to Come Back to Yourself in Ubud, Bali.
This October, we invite you to GDAS in Ubud, Bali, set in the heart of the island’s spiritually rich landscape, surrounded by jungle, rice fields, and the deep, unhurried energy that Ubud is known for.
The Return is IKIGAI’s most immersive retreat to date. Over five days, you will move through daily practice, breathwork, meditation, self-inquiry, sound healing, water purification, fire ceremony, recovery rituals, and meaningful time to reconnect with what truly matters.
Early interest list open now.
(5 Days / 4 Nights)
Ubud, Bali
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Join the ListWhat It Actually Feels Like
Moments from previous retreats. No staging, no performance, just real experiences.
Guided by
Doris & Tara
Two guides, two complementary paths into the body. Together, Doris and Tara will hold the group through movement, breath, self-inquiry, ritual, and integration.
Tara Fitzpatrick
Tara grew up in dance studios and on stage, later building a professional life as a dancer and performing across the world.
Movement, creativity, and self-expression have always been central to her life. When she discovered yoga in her late teens, she found a new way to move where no performance was required, only presence.
During The Return, Tara will guide practices that help you drop into the body, move with honesty, and reconnect with the simplicity of being present.
For people who want to move beyond performance and come back to presence.
Doris Au-Yeung
Doris is a Bali-based wellness coach, community builder, yoga teacher and mentor whose work focuses on transformation through the body.
After 18 years in finance, she moved into yoga and wellness, guiding retreats, workshops, breathwork, somatic practices, and body-based coaching experiences across Asia and beyond.
During The Return, Doris will guide somatic movement, breathwork, self-inquiry, nervous system regulation, and the deeper inner work of letting go.
For people ready to stop thinking their way through life and start listening to the body.
A Deeper
5-Day Return
This is a carefully curated journey designed to help you slow down, release what you have been carrying, and return to yourself with more clarity.
Across five days in Ubud, each practice, ceremony, workshop, and moment of rest builds on the one before.
Daily Practice with Doris & Tara
Yoga, pranayama, somatic movement, breathwork, guided meditation, self-inquiry, and nervous system regulation woven across all five days.
Water Purification Ceremony
A visit to a sacred waterfall and traditional water purification temple. A physical and symbolic cleansing to set the tone for the retreat’s inward journey.
Sound Healing in Ubud
A group sound healing experience with Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and didgeridoo in a sacred geometric space in the hills of Ubud.
Hot Yoga & Salt Cave Meditation
One dedicated hot yoga session to meet intensity with presence, followed by guided breath and meditation practices inside the salt cave environment.
Recovery Centre & Balinese Massage
Full access to GDAS’s recovery facilities, including cold plunge, sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, plus one included Balinese massage treatment.
Fire Ceremony & Closing Ritual
A fire ceremony to release what you no longer need, followed by a final integrative practice, guided reflection, and closing ritual before returning home.
Five Days to Release,
Reconnect and Return
A carefully held journey through movement, breath, ritual, rest, and reflection. Each day builds gently on the one before.
Arrive & Set the Intention
Land in Ubud, settle into GDAS, and open the retreat journey.
Arrive & Set the Intention
Land in Ubud, settle into GDAS, and open the retreat journey.
Arrivals throughout the afternoon, with time to settle into the resort and arrive at your own pace.
In the late afternoon, Tara and Doris guide the opening ritual and set the intention for the retreat.
Welcome dinner together.
Cleanse & Ground
Begin with a grounding practice and a traditional water purification ceremony.
Cleanse & Ground
Begin with a grounding practice and a traditional water purification ceremony.
Morning yoga with Tara. A slow, grounding, floor-based practice to arrive fully in the body.
After breakfast, the group travels together to a sacred waterfall and traditional water purification temple. A physical and symbolic cleansing that sets the tone for the retreat’s inward arc.
On return, Doris leads a somatic movement and breathwork session.
Listen & Let Go
Move, listen deeply, receive sound, and begin the inner work of release.
Listen & Let Go
Move, listen deeply, receive sound, and begin the inner work of release.
Morning yoga with Doris.
After breakfast, the full group attends a sound healing experience in Ubud at 11am, with Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and didgeridoo in a sacred geometric space.
Spa treatments take place in the afternoon.
In the evening, Doris leads the self-inquiry workshop: the art and yoga of letting go, followed by a sharing circle.
Release & Transform
Heat, breath, stillness, sunset and dinner
Release & Transform
Heat, breath, stillness, sunset and dinner
Hot yoga with Tara. Heat, intensity, and full presence.
After breakfast, Tara leads breath and meditation at the Salt Cave, followed by Doris guiding the group through breath and nervous system regulation tools.
The afternoon is free for remaining spa treatments, journaling, quiet preparation, or time in the recovery centre.
After dinner, everyone gathers back at GDAS for the fire ceremony. Each person releases something into the fire, held and guided by Tara and Doris.
Integrate & Return
Close the journey with practice, reflection, and a final breath together.
Integrate & Return
Close the journey with practice, reflection, and a final breath together.
Final morning practice with Tara and Doris. Slow, integrative, and grounding.
Closing ritual with guided reflection, open sharing, and a collective final breath.
Farewell breakfast. Checkout at 11am and departures from GDAS.
Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort,
Ubud
A health and wellness resort in the heart of Bali’s cultural and spiritual landscape. Surrounded by rice fields, jungle, and the slower rhythm of Ubud.
GDAS Bali Health and Wellness Resort sits in Ubud, Bali’s cultural and spiritual hub. It is a place designed around holistic healing, mindful movement, plant-based dining, and a deeper kind of rest.
For The Return, the venue becomes part of the retreat experience. Practice spaces, recovery facilities, spa treatments, salt therapy, nourishing meals, and the surrounding landscape all support the same intention: to slow down enough to listen again.
Between sessions, there is time to recover, journal, rest, receive a Balinese massage, or simply let the quiet of Ubud do its work.
What’s Included,
& What’s Not.
The Return has been designed as a complete retreat experience. Practice, accommodation, rituals, recovery, meals, and selected treatments are already woven into the programme.
Included
Not Included
Stay in the Grand Deluxe Room
Your retreat includes 5 days and 4 nights at GDAS Bali, Ubud, staying in the Grand Deluxe Room. Each room can be booked as single occupancy or shared as double occupancy.
A refined private space surrounded by the quiet beauty of Ubud.
The Grand Deluxe Room offers 45 sqm of elegant living space with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, natural light, rice field and jungle views, and a spacious bathroom with a rain shower and deep soaking tub. Designed with modern comfort and Balinese details, it gives you a calm, grounded space to rest between practices, meals, and retreat experiences.
45 sqm
Single or Double
Double or Twin
Single Occupancy
For guests who prefer their own private room throughout the retreat. A good option if you want more space, privacy, and quiet time between sessions.
Double Occupancy
For guests joining with a friend, partner, or another retreat participant. The room can be shared with a double or twin bed arrangement, subject to availability.
Room Features
- Floor-to-ceiling glass doors
- Rain shower
- Deep soaking tub
- Private balcony or working desk
- Light control panel by the bedside
- Adjustable air conditioning
- 43-inch flat screen TV
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Hair dryer
- Safe deposit box
- Kimono and bathrobe
Room Amenities
- Deluxe toiletries
- Slippers
- Laundry and shoe bags
- 24-hour in-suite dining
- Same-day laundry and dry cleaning
- Welcome amenity
- Complimentary coffee, tea, and bottled water
- Twice daily housekeeping service
- Yoga mat upon request
- Iron and ironing board upon request
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FAQ
Good questions.
What experience level is required?
All levels are welcome. You do not need an advanced practice. The retreat is designed to meet people where they are, with practices that can be adapted to the person.
Can I join alone?
Yes. Many people join retreats on their own. The programme includes shared practices, meals, ceremonies, and reflection moments, so there will be natural opportunities to connect with the group.
Where is the retreat held?
The retreat will take place at GDAS in Ubud, Bali, surrounded by jungle, rice fields, and the slower rhythm that Ubud is known for.
Who is guiding the retreat?
The retreat will be guided by Doris and Tara. Together, they will lead daily yoga, breathwork, meditation, somatic movement, self-inquiry, nervous system regulation, and ritual-based practices.
What meals are included?
Plant-based breakfasts and dinners are included. Meals outside the resort are not fully plant-based, but options will be available. Lunches are not included.
Are room types and prices confirmed?
Not yet. Accommodation is included for 5 days and 4 nights at GDAS, but final room categories, occupancy options, and pricing are still being confirmed.
What is not included?
Flights, travel insurance, lunches, optional activities, and personal extras are not included in the retreat package.
How many people can join?
The retreat is limited to a maximum of 18 participants to keep the group intimate, spacious, and properly held.
How do I get to Ubud?
You will need to fly to Bali, arriving at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar. Transfer details to GDAS will be shared once the booking process is finalised.
Is booking already open?
For now, the early interest list is open. Full booking details, room options, and pricing will be shared soon with people on the list first.
