UMWUKA
YOGA
Retreats + Workshops
Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat
Bali, Indonesia
November 23-30, 2025
Adventure awaits you in this magical and stunning paradise island. Discover the abundance of beauty, joy and serenity in the natural setting venue at Zen Escape Retreat.
Take a leap into this journey to reconnect with yourself, immerse in daily practices of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation and gain new knowledge through the healing science of Ayurveda. Pamper and nourish yourself with all the wonderful and well-curated activities that are offered during this unforgettable and
once-in-a-lifetime experience.
About the retreat
Welcome! I am delighted to take you on this remarkable self-discovery journey that combines the calming beauty of Bali, with daily morning yoga practice and training in the traditional Ayurvedic healing.
Each day, we will go on an adventure and explore the diverse and rich culture of the island. Breakfast will be served at our resort everyday. There will be ten other meals included. We will have ample time to swim in the pool, or go into the nearby town of Ubud to shop & dine or schedule a massage at the spa in our resort.
This retreat is tailored to help you reach a state of peace, balance and harmony in your mind, body and consciousness. You will connect with like-minded souls that will perhaps develop into loving and lasting friendships. You will come out of this journey feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
What's included in the retreat
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Luxurious Accommodation in Ubud, Bali: Enjoy a 7-night and 8-day stay in luxury air-conditioned rooms, offering comfort and serenity for your retreat experience.
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Traditional Balinese Welcome Ceremony
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Special Goodie Bags with Handy Gifts
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Daily Yoga, Breath work and Meditation
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Daily Ayurvedic Training and Workshops
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Exclusive Resort Access: The venue is exclusively reserved for our group, ensuring a private and intimate setting for your retreat.
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Relaxation Time: Enjoy ample free time each day for relaxation, whether it's lounging by the pool or simply unwinding in tranquility.
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Nutritious Dining: Indulge in daily breakfast and ten other specially prepared meals throughout the retreat, crafted to nourish and energize you.
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Convenient Transportation: Transport will be provided from the venue to various retreat activities and back, ensuring your journey is comfortable and stress-free.
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Airport Transfers: Hassle-free airport transfers in comfortable, air-conditioned cars.
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Exciting Excursions and Activities: I have personally curated these activities for your well-being and enjoyment. These are as follows:
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The Art of Sound Healing Session
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Fire Healing Ceremony
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Beach Day Excursion to Virgin Beach
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Traditional Balinese Cooking Class Experience
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Sound Healing at Pyramids of Chi
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Fire Dance and Balinese Royal Dinner
What's not included in the retreat
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Flights to and from Bali
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Tourist tax (US$10)
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VOA (Visa on Arrival, US$35)
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Travel insurance (compulsory)
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Room service, alcohol or extra meals outside of retreat
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Optional massages/spa treatments
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Transport outside of retreat activities
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Spending money
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Costs associated with extending your stay in Bali
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Gratuity
Cost for the retreat
This venue only accommodates up to 9 participants allowing for an intimate and personalized experience.
Private Room
Your very own room with a king-sized bed, a sitting area, an ensuite bathroom and a private balcony
5 private rooms available
USD $3350 per person
Shared Room
A very spacious room with 2 single beds, a sitting area, and ensuite bathroom and a private balcony
2 shared rooms available, ideal for couples or friends
USD $2950 per person
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Meet your host
Hello beautiful beings! My name is Arvi Gosmo and I'll be your host at this incredible and life-transforming retreat in Bali, Indonesia.
I've had the honour and privilege of hosting numerous retreats since 2017, some in collaboration with other wonderful facilitators.
I've spent some time in Bali back in the late 1990's and again in 2011. I had a feeling that I'd be back here again at some point, though I never imagined that it would be to facilitate a retreat! I'm very excited to take you on this incredible journey and share with you my love and passion for yoga and Ayurveda as well as my zest for life, travel and adventure. It is going to be a tonne of fun!!!
I have been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years. I completed my teacher's training in 2021 with 200 hour certificate and in 2023 with 300 hour certificate. I also hold a certification in Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. I recently completed a 75-hour certification as an Ayurvedic Therapist and Panchakarma Techniques in India.
I look forward to spend these precious days in Bali with you. Please don't hesitate to contact me for further queries/concerns or if you just want to chat more about Bali and the retreat.
Love and peace,
Arvi
WhatsApp number: +1 (1226) 979-5194
Sunday, March 30, 2025
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Wellness and Afternoon Tea Retreat
Arvi Gosmo has been creating retreats with other facilitators in the past 8 years combining yoga, food and music. On this afternoon retreat, Arvi will be holding space in one of the most elegant and tranquil places in the city of Kigali, Rwanda.
Enjoy a serene afternoon with like-minded souls in the beautiful Heaven Boutique Hotel. Relax by the pool, indulge in the delicious assortment of treats and beverages, and finish off with a nourishing and healing yoga and meditation.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender and religious affiliation.
This retreat is open to 16 years of age and up.
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 10:15am to 5pm
Place: Heaven Boutique Hotel, No.11, KN 29 St, Kigali
Cost: RWF 65K per person
To register, please pay directly to Heaven Hotel at momo code: 003983To pay with credit card, please call Heaven Retreat at +250 782 000 001
What to expect
● Connecting with like-minded individuals
● Tea and Treats
● Swimming and relaxing by the pool
● Yoga and Meditation
What to bring
● a bathing suit
● a shawl or a thin blanket for afternoon yoga
● a change of clothing (optional)
SPECIAL RETREAT CLIENT DISCOUNT ON MASSAGE TREATMENT
Take advantage of this offer from Heaven Spa and Massage Room
RWF 20K for 30 minutes or RWF 40K for 60 minutes
You may book your treatment either on Saturday, March 29th or Sunday March 30th, before or after the retreat.
***Yoga mats, bolsters, blocks and yoga straps will be provided; however, you're welcome to bring your own should you wish to.
About the facilitator
After more than 25 years of culinary experience, Arvi Gosmo is a very knowledgeable and accomplished culinary chef. She owned a restaurant and established a successful catering business with numerous testimonials to back up her expertise in the culinary trade. She is also a very skilled cooking class instructor.
Along with being a professional chef, Arvi is a seasoned yogi. She has been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years. She holds a 500 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certificate as well as Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra Certifications. She is also an Ayurvedic and Panchakarma Therapist.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Yoga, Spa and Wellness Retreat Day
Arvi Gosmo has been creating retreats with other facilitators in the past 8 years combining yoga, food and music. On this one-day retreat, Arvi will be holding space in one of the most elegant and tranquil places in the city of Kigali, Rwanda.
This retreat will focus on bringing the mind, body and spirit in a peaceful and balanced state through yoga asanas, breath work and meditation. You will also find ample time to relax by the pool, be pampered from a soothing massage and be nourished with delicious and healthy brunch menu from Heaven Restaurant.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender and religious affiliation.
This retreat is open to 16 years of age and up.
Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Time: 10:15am to 5pm
Place: Heaven Boutique Hotel, No.11, KN 29 St, Kigali
Cost: RWF 85K per person
To register, please pay directly to Heaven Hotel at momo code: 003983
To pay with credit card, please call Heaven Retreat at +250 782 000 001
Here’s what to expect
● Connecting with like-minded individuals
● Morning Yoga to Rebalance the Energy Centres (Chakras)
●Swimming and relaxing by the pool
● Brunch prepared by Heaven Restaurant, with options of vegan dishes available
●30 minutes of Swedish, Deep-Tissue or Aromatherapy Massage
● Journaling
● Afternoon Restorative Yoga
Here’s what to bring
● a water bottle
● a shawl or a thin blanket
● a notepad/journal and a pen
***A detailed schedule will be sent after you have registered.
***Yoga mats, bolsters, blocks and yoga straps will be provided; however, you're welcome to bring your own should you wish to.
About the facilitator
After more than 25 years of culinary experience, Arvi Gosmo is a very knowledgeable and accomplished culinary chef. She owned a restaurant and established a successful catering business with numerous testimonials to back up her expertise in the culinary trade. She is also a very skilled cooking class instructor.
Along with being a professional chef, Arvi is a seasoned yogi. She has been a yoga
practitioner for over 30 years. She holds a 500 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certificate, Yin Yoga Certificate and Restorative Yoga Certificate.
www.magnoliacatering.ca
www.umwukayoga.com
Sunday, November 24, 2024
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Yoga and Ayurveda One Day Retreat
Arvi Gosmo has been creating retreats with other facilitators in the past 8 years combining yoga, food and music. On this one-day retreat, Arvi will be holding space in one of the most elegant and tranquil places in the city of Kigali, Rwanda.
This retreat will focus on revitalizing and energizing the body, mind and spirit
through body movement, breath work, meditation and nutrition.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender and religious affiliation.
This retreat is open to 16 years of age and up.
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 9am to 4pm
Place: Heaven Boutique Hotel, No.11, KN 29 St, Kigali
Cost: RWF 75K per person
To register, please email Arvi at arvigosmo@gmail.com
or WhatsApp at +1 226-979-5194
Here’s what to expect
● Connecting with like-minded individuals
● Morning Therapeutic Yoga and Afternoon Yin Yoga
● Journaling
● Introduction to Ayurveda
● Preparing and Cooking our lunch: PlantBase menu with Ayurvedic Nutritional guidelines
● Cleansing and Balancing our Energy Centres (Chakras)
● Breathing Exercises
● Meditation
Here’s what to bring
● a water bottle
● a shawl or a thin blanket
● a notepad/journal and a pen
***A detailed schedule will be sent after you have registered.
***Optional: A special promotion from Heaven Boutique Spa: 1 hour relaxing massage (Swedish, Deep Tissue or Aromatherapy Massage) for only RWF 30K. This offer is available to all retreat participants. To book an appointment, please call the Spa directly at +250 787 785 595
About the facilitator
After more than 25 years of culinary experience, Arvi Gosmo is a very knowledgeable and
accomplished culinary chef. She owned a restaurant and established a successful catering business with numerous testimonials to back up her expertise in the culinary trade. She is also a very skilled cooking class instructor.
Along with being a professional chef, Arvi is a seasoned yogi. She has been a yoga
practitioner for over 30 years. She holds a 500 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certificate, Yin Yoga Certificate and Restorative Yoga Certificate.
www.magnoliacatering.ca
www.umwukayoga.com
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
Yoga and Ayurveda One Day Retreat
Arvi Gosmo has been holding retreats with other facilitators in the past 8 years combining yoga, food and music. After acquiring much experience and skills from these events, she is now forging forward to hold space on her own in this one-day retreat of
Yoga and Ayurveda (sister science of Yoga).
This retreat will focus on revitalizing and energizing the body, mind and spirit
through body movement, breath work, meditation and nutrition.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of race, gender and religious affiliation.
This retreat is open to young adults and adults, 16 years of age and up.
Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
Time: 9am to 4:30pm
Place: St. Brigid Villa, Ignatius Jesuit Centre, Guelph, Ontario
Cost: $145/person, $120 Early Bird Special Until June 15, 2024
To sign up, please email Arvi at arvigosmo@gmail.com
Here’s what to expect
● Connecting with like-minded individuals
● Therapeutic Yoga and Yin Yoga
● Journaling
● Walking in nature - time alone or with a friend
● Introduction to Ayurveda
● Preparing and Cooking our lunch - with Ayurvedic Nutritional guidelines
● Cleansing and Balancing our Energy Centres (Chakras)
● Breathing Exercises
● Meditation
Here’s what to bring
● A yoga mat
● A blanket
● Two yoga blocks
● A bolster
● A yoga strap
About the facilitator
After more than 25 years of culinary experience, Arvi Gosmo is a very knowledgeable and
highly successful culinary chef. She has cooked and owned her own restaurant and established
a successful catering business with numerous testimonials to back up her expertise in the culinary trade.
Along with being a professional chef, Arvi is also a seasoned yogi. She has been a yoga
practitioner for over 30 years. She holds a 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certificate and has
been teaching for the last 4 years. She is currently finishing her 300 Hour Yoga Teachers Training.
www.magnoliacatering.ca
www.umwukayoga.com
May 30th-June 2nd, 2024
Snake Island Weekend Retreat
Our 5th annual weekend of songwriting, fine food, and yoga
in a fabulous natural setting
Arvi Gosmo and James Gordon have worked together since 2020 to create a weekend retreat setting that has turned out to be a very rewarding experience for all of their participants. They’ve been thrilled with the success of these events. Due to popular demand, they are adding a spring retreat this coming May, this time returning to our original location: Snake Island on Ontario's Lake Simcoe. Remote but just one hour North of Toronto. It’s a welcoming setting ideally suited to what they have been offering. This will be an intimate, exclusive gathering as there are just 12 rooms available in this unique Lighthouse setting.
Here’s what to expect:
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The retreat runs from Thursday supper until Sunday Afternoon.
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An opening reception and song circle.
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6 delicious and nutritious gourmet meals cooked from scratch on-site by Arvi, including a cooking class on Saturday where you’ll create your own meal!
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A songwriting workshop, an assignment that will get you started on the song you’ll write, and a group songwriting exercise.
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Additional workshops on lyrics, melody, structure, co-writing, whatever you’re interested in, as well as the return of the popular ‘Songs you Love’ song analysis session. Let us know if you have ideas about what we can offer.
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Friday and Saturday night song circle and jamming.
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Lots of time and inviting spaces for you to work on your song.
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One-on-one time with James to nurture along with your song.
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Sunday afternoon session where you’ll share your new song, get positive feedback, and a recording of it.
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3 nights’ accommodation in your own spacious and comfortable room. Couples welcome too.
Let us know your dietary concerns. We know you’ll love the food. Coffee, tea, water, juice, and snacks will be available throughout the day. Light snacks will also be offered in between meals. Bring your own alcohol.
The Cost
$825 for the weekend; (10% discount for couples)
NO EXPERIENCE or Instrument necessary.
You’ll write a great song and others will help.
Payment by e-transfer to james@jamesgordon.ca
The Facilitators
James Gordon is known in Canadian music circles as the “Songwriter’s Songwriter”. He’s written more than 1500 songs, and released 40 albums solo or with his former band Tamarack.
He was songwriter-in-residence at CBC radio for many years, primarily with Arthur Black’s show,has led many songwriting retreats, solo or with Katherine Wheatley, and has been conducting his “Song Doctor” classes for a few years as well. His song “Frobisher Bay” has been recorded by over 100 artists world-wide, and his song “Mining For Gold”, made famous by the Cowboy Junkies, has appeared in numerous films.
This year he had a viral hit: 300,000 views of his controversial ‘Crybabies Caravan’, and his first novel was a finalist for the Stephen Leacock
Humour Award.
After more than 25 years of culinary experience, Arvi Gosmo is a very knowledgeable and highly successful culinary chef. She has cooked and owned her own restaurant and established a successful catering business with numerous testimonials to back up her expertise in the culinary trade.
Along with being a professional chef, Arvi is also a seasoned yogi. She has been a yoga
practitioner for over 30 years and also holds a 200 Hour Yoga Teachers Training Certificate.
She is currently in Rwanda helping to establish a retreat center there.
Arvi and James would love to share this unique experience with you.
More details on request: james@jamesgordon.ca or 226-971-9132
Julia B.
Songwriting has largely been an independent process for me and the collaboration only
happened once the song was born. During this retreat weekend, I was able to come alongside
other songwriters as we each created our new songs. It is a gift to have a window into this
creative and nurturing process. Songwriters are also such a joy to jam with! I highly recommend
these retreats for new and seasoned songwriters.
Neil H.
James and Arvi gave us a great weekend retreat of good music, good food and good vibes.
The feeling of isolation you get from the location focuses your musical efforts. I have
written a recordable song at every retreat.
Connie M.
What a joyful retreat in a serene setting in Clarksburg. James skillfully nurtured our
songwriting efforts, while Arvi nourished us with delicious food and gentle yoga.
Collaborating with such talented participants as well resulted in many wonderful new tunes
and friendships. I so appreciate the trusting and supportive environment that allowed us
all to create something wonderful.