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Hello friends!! CFYC is going Back to Bali in 2023! This will be my 3rd trip to Bali and it just gets sweeter every single time! Why would I travel halfway around the world to visit the beach?! It's the PEOPLE and secondarily, the culture! The people are so loving and warm. There was one massage therapist that did a massage for me in 2017, and when I returned in 2019, she remembered that I had a small baby named Cam and that he should've been almost four by then! From that point on, I've said that Bali is the place for self care and to get loved on! Yes, the flight is long, but it's an opportunity to SLEEP and add in a side trip to a layover destination! This time it's Dubai for me and my niece (and anyone else who wants to join us!).


I'm excited to explore a different side of the island (previously anchored in Seminyak) in a 11,000 square foot villa, reserved exclusively for the Charlotte Family Yoga community! There will be plenty of opportunity to explore or take a pause. Explore the beach or an ancient rice paddy, Soak in the sun at the pool or enjoy meditation under a palm tree. There's an itinerary, but you can customize the adventure! Here's what included in this retreat:

  • Daily meditation and a variety of yoga practices

  • Delicious meals

  • 3 Mini -Workshops

  • 45 Minute Welcome Massage for those that book before December 31, 2022!

  • Three Excursions around Bali to experience the culture, traditions, coffee, and beaches of Bali!

  • Travel to/from airport (DPS)

  • CFYC Swag Bag

  • Time outdoors to reflect and disconnect

Renew your mind, along with your commitment to your practice and yourself with twice daily yoga practices (breath work, physical practice, and meditation) with spectacular ocean and pool views in Kecamatan Kuta Utara, Bali, Indonesia. We will take intentional moments to reflect on nature and the beautiful scenery all around us... and adventure awaits through various options for memorable excursions. Included in your trip is our travel together and wander in Ubud, Indonesia, home of the famous "Yoga Barn" and Bali's art and culture capital. Ubud is the ultimate place to enjoy various traditional performances, from the notorious Kecak fire dance to local youths practicing their gamelan in the town hall. Rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit with amazing spa options, offered right in your room or anywhere on the 11,000 square meter property. The luxurious, lush and remote location allows you the opportunity to reconnect with your inner peace through self reflection and inquiry. All meals are included as our personal chef resides on the property, along with a driver, security, and care takers.

Private Rooms (5) - $2,800 Shared Rooms (6) - $1,850 ​ Non-Refundable Deposit - $500 with monthly payments available through April 2023.


Questions? Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions!

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Super long post because I’m feeling all the feels this week 🚨


For the month of May, the studio leaned into an intention of “Surrender”. I had an opportunity to digest, study, and share what and how surrender shows up in my life. I’m continually fascinated with how, when you choose an intention, the word, phrase or mantra is illuminated all around you! The Bible scripture Romans 12:12 in The Passion Translation is resonating in my Spirit this week…


The ultimate act surrender in my life is communion with the great creator of this universe. I thought it would be important to define “Commune”: to converse or talk together, usually with profound intensity, intimacy, etc.; interchange thoughts or feelings. My daily communion practice is usually: awaken, allow gratitude to fill my lips and heart for another day, read my Bible devotion, and spend a few moments communing with God aka prayer. There is such an intense and sweet feeling of knowing that the Creator of this universe cares for me and knows the number of hairs on my head! I talk with Him and He speaks softly to my tender heart.


When I’m in constant communion with God, my days are brighter, my outlook on life is healthier and my heart is softer towards other humans with whom I’m traversing this life.

But…when I heard about the shooting this week. My day grew darker. My heart was broken (again….) and I began down this spiral of WHY?!? God can you help me find a reason why?! What is happening to the people in this world!!? These are CHILDREN! Anger, frustration, sadness and hopefulness filled my space. Then I prayed. Not only for my emotional state, but for the parents and community in Uvalde, for my children and their teachers as they went back to school the next day like nothing happened, for the federal and state leaders of this country, for those that are heartbroken, lonely and without hope, for those that may be experiencing mental illness, for those that have hate rooted deep in their hearts. Pouring out my heart to God allowed me a sense of peace and allowed me to let go everything I was internalizing.


After prayer, a call to action. Unfortunately, change won’t come the top down. I feel as though change will be a grassroots effort. So in prayer, I asked what can we tangibly do to support a sense of community?


1. Love on our community of teachers. At @charlottefamilyyoga we have consistently had days and months where our local teachers could attend in studio or virtual classes for free (usually Thursdays when both owners were on the schedule).


2. Send support to Uvalde. We are a small business JUST making it over the financial hurdle of going through a global pandemic. But we have resources, so let’s send them. I immediately reached out to my business partner and said, let’s share this healing practice of yoga, mindfulness and meditation. She immediately agreed and we set up a way for the community to give in addition to a donation of $500 of mats and props from Charlotte Family Yoga and Yoga Girls Tribe.

3. Create and record a workshop for educators and teachers to learn how to share the practice of yoga and mindfulness in their classrooms, without upsetting parents because we used the word “yoga”. New workshop coming in August 💜💜


4. Continue to pray. Prayer works. Prayer is my lifeline. Continue to surrender my thoughts and plans for His glory.


I feel a little more hopeful, putting my feet to the fire, stepping in with action, and surrendering to what is, what was, and what will be. Allowing myself time to grieve, but also remembering that God is still God. Communion with him during perilous times keeps me hopeful that one day, a change will come. Praying for you, as you pray for me 💜

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Feeling a whole lot of joy in my spirit these past few months ✨💜 My best advice to my future self (and my kiddos) is to continue to Surround yourself with people and experiences that bring you JOY!

Joy is such a magical state of being. It is often mistaken for a constant state of happiness, but that’s not joy. Joy is a choice. Choosing your mindset and response to the changing activities of life and emotions in

dealing with those we travel on the journey of life is empowering and essential on the path to joy!

Joy is my superpower 💜

Joy is magical 💜

Joy keeps my heart open to experiencing new and magical things.

What’s bringing me joy these days?

✨Intentionally making dates with friends 👯‍♀️

✨Listening to my body each morning and making a decision on what I need for my physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual self 🫀

✨Continuing my Ayurvedic studies, shifting to consciously listening to my body as the seasons change and sharing my personal revelations with others 🌱 (Shout out to @gracemillsapyoga for my VERY comprehensive Ayurvedic consult in this season!)

✨ My family - hubby, kids, and Maple - they are a handful, but constantly remind me to slow down and listen, laugh and love 💜


What patterns are keeping you from experiencing joy?

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