Yes! Aimee is an experienced meditation teacher (and trainer of meditation teachers); she is especially passionate about making meditation accessible and enjoyable to beginners and advanced practitioners alike. No matter the depth of your meditation experience, Aimee will support you to practice in a way to suit your needs.

We are aiming to welcome an intimate number of 12 attendees, with a maximum amount of 15 attendees. You will be supported by both Aimee (the studio owner of The Dharma House) and her assistant studio manager Melissa.

Attendees can arrive onsite any time from 2pm on 13 May, with the first activity (a welcoming circle) at around 5pm (before breaking for dinner). On the final day, we will wrap up and check out around 11am on 17 May. Any queries around advice for the best flight and travel times are welcomed.

Bali, Indonesia, is home to an array of wellness offerings (from retreats to yoga and wellness studios); as such the island is well equipped to cater to the students who attend our retreat. In addition, Aimee and her family once lived in Bali and greater Indonesia for several years, and can speak the local language, so you would be in experienced hands to handle whatever you may need during your stay. There are other students attending the retreat who too have never travelled internationally, and as such have made precise arrangements to have support for the entire duration of their trip (from the airport to the retreat, and back again!). Please don't hesitate to reach out regarding whatever requirements you have.

All classes will meet students exactly where they are – whether you are new to yoga, have an injury or health condition, or are more advanced in your practice. The idea with hatha yoga is that it is part of the preparatory process prior to meditation. Our yoga classes will always prioritise mental calm and focus more than physical flexibility.

Being a student at the studio is not a requirement for the retreat. Already students from across the country are joining students from the studio on the trip. You can rest assured many your fellow attendees will also be getting to know each other, so we welcome students from anywhere in the world to join us.

We understand that everyone is different when it comes to making friends and connecting. While engaging with other attendees is encouraged, it is also not required – your personal time and space is the priority! If you'd prefer to 'have your own space' (for example, eat alone and participate in the activities alone) we will cater to you. There is no pressure at all to make friends (although you may find you accidentally do!). We will also encourage all students to take plenty of time to themselves throughout the retreat to rest and journal to ensure they get enough downtime to reflect and connect inwardly.

There is no requirement to participate in any of the classes or activities. If you're not feeling up to attending any part, just let us know on the day and you are welcome to do your own thing.

Absolutely – several hours each day will be allocated to private time, and we'll be sure to fit in 'break' moments surrounding meals and activities wherever possible.

We will do our best to pair any room-sharing attendees with someone similar in nature. If required, we will contact attendees to gather their preferences before pairing to ensure the best match.