August 19-24, 2025
Villa Crystal Castle, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
AN INVITATION TO FOLLOW YOUR BLISS
Follow your Bliss and Beyond to Bali is an invitation to reconnect to your own personal truth, your hero’s journey, to evolve your consciousness and open doorways to experiencing the divine as bliss in this very lifetime, in this very moment.
What’s beyond bliss?
Perhaps it's helping others find their bliss. While this might sound like a corporate leadership retreat, it is much more. It's about becoming a better citizen of the planet and a more engaged member of your community. It's not just about leading, but also about following.
Following your bliss involves heeding the call to become more, to create a better reality, and to be a force for good in the world. It's about following the desire to collaborate with others, working collectively to positively impact the human condition and the world we have created.
TESTIMONIALS
“Open your mind and soul and jump into this rejuvenating retreat. An explosion of the senses with meditation and yoga at sunrise. The sounds of the jungle from crickets and geckos transitioning to birds and cicadas as the rice fields flood with the sun's first light.
The day brings workshops to expand your thinking. Couple this with the comradery of mealtimes, expert massages, and pool side chats, throw in some local cultural experiences, and leave refreshed, relaxed, and completely self-aware. “
What Awaits You?
Immersive Experiences
Sunrise yoga overlooking Bali's breathtaking landscapes
Transformative meditation practices
Powerful Water Temple ceremony
Mystical Pyramids of Chi sound healing
Intimate workshops with experienced facilitators
Your Transformation Includes
Personal coaching
Community connection
Holistic wellness approaches
Leadership development
Moments of deep personal insight
“The retreat was life changing.”
“Lisa and John had thought of everything, including 'little' surprises such as the Water Temple experience and the Pyramids of Chi sound & light healing, a resident musician and traditional Balinese dancers. The care they put into organising this retreat created a resonance of love which was enriched throughout the enabled us all to trust, sharing and connecting from deep within. Truly amazing.”
“During the retreat, I experienced a sense of gentle, harmonious flow that permeated every moment. It was truly wonderful to share this time with a community of kindred spirits. The timing was synchronistic as I had been experiencing a period of profound introspection. The sessions also illuminated aspects of my thinking that had started to accumulate mental clutter, bringing them to my awareness with clarity and insight.”
Join Lisa and John Matthews for an extraordinary 6-day retreat that transcends traditional personal development experiences. This is more than a retreat —it's a profound journey of self-discovery, evolutionary leadership, and global consciousness.
Introducing Clear
Leadership Principles ™
Evolutionary
Coaching
Profound personal growth
and deep dialogue. 🌱
Inspiring accessible daily embodiment & wellness practices
Evolutionary Leadership Coaching
Evolutionary Leadership Coaching is a transformative approach designed to enhance leadership capabilities by integrating personal growth, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking. It focuses on developing leaders who can adapt to changing environments, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation within their organizations.
Embodiment & Wellness Practices
So often our work comes at the expense of attuning ourselves to our body’s physical needs for ease of mobility, nourishing movement, flexibility and creative self-expression. Through practices including inclusive yoga and mindful somatic movement, breath work and meditation we’ll cultivate a deep sense of awareness, grounding and connection with our integrated selves.
From inspiring workshops to illuminating excursions, this retreat will rekindle your passion for life, expand your horizons, and leave you with lifelong memories.
More than a retreat… a calling
This year's theme explores breaking through internal and external barriers. We believe true leadership begins with understanding yourself and your potential to create meaningful change.
To have a vocation is to listen to the continuous calling to become more in order to serve a greater good and live a deeper more authentic life.
“A profound journey to the
depths of our hearts…”
“The "Follow Your Bliss" retreat was an incredibly enriching and life-changing experience. Under the expert guidance of Lisa and John, we embarked on a profound journey to the depths of our hearts, where we tapped into our unique and collective experience of bliss. If you are interested in experiencing true joy, peace, and love, then this retreat is tailor-made for you. Following a transformative 5-day immersion with Lisa, John, and fellow participants, you will emerge like a gorgeous lotus ready to embrace the morning sun.”
“Beautiful, restorative space and wonderful participants and facilitators. Amazing hospitality from our hosts. Intimate community where everyone could get to know, hold space for, and support each other. I appreciated the holistic / integrated approach towards wellness (meditation, yoga, spirituality, healing) and the group learning sessions. The time flew by so quickly and I will always treasure the time that I got to stop, pause, and reflect at this retreat. I still visualise those rice paddies and takes me back to a happy place.”
"Leadership is embracing challenges which take us to the next evolution of consciousness."
- Paul Hawken
Who is This Retreat For?
Change-makers
Professionals seeking deeper purpose
Emerging leaders
Individuals committed to personal growth
Global citizens ready to make a difference
What You'll Gain
Renewed sense of purpose
Powerful networking with like-minded individuals
Practical tools for personal and professional evolution
Unforgettable memories in a stunning natural environment
A supportive community of global changemakers
Intimate and Exclusive
Limited spots available. Our carefully curated retreat ensures personalised attention and transformative experiences.
"To solve the complex problems of today's world, we need to embrace evolutionary leadership that recognizes interdependence, interconnectivity, and the power of collective wisdom."
- Otto Scharmer
"The shift towards global consciousness requires us to be more openhearted, curious, and compassionate. As leaders, we must embody these qualities and inspire them in others."
- Marianne Williamson
Courage. Connection. Consciousness.
Your Journey Begins Now.
"As leaders, we are not just responsible for ourselves or our organizations, but for the well-being of the entire planet. We must lead with a sustainable and global mindset."
- Richard Branson
"Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence."
- Sheryl Sandberg
"We need to think of the entire planet as a single organism and act with awareness that we're all interconnected."
- David Suzuki
Testimonial
“The retreat brought together two worlds of executive coaching and meditation practices (body and the mind). Husband and wife team, Lisa and John Matthews bring together these two worlds in a unique way that is healing and transformative. The Follow Your Bliss retreat is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners of coaching and contemplative practices. The quality of the teaching and the care with planning are truly second to none. Do yourself a favour. Attend this retreat. Be supported by Lisa and John, two pioneers in the personal transformation field, and see what shifts are possible in your one wild precious life.”
Immerse yourself in 6 days of transformational coaching, leadership development, and personal growth.
Gain powerful insights, tools, and strategies to elevate your coaching skills and unlock your full potential as a leader.
Retreat Participants can expect to gain the following from attending the retreat:
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Develop your leadership abilities and cultivate the mindset, skills, and behaviours of an evolved leader.
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So often our work comes at the expense of attuning ourselves to our body’s physical needs for ease of mobility, nourishing movement, flexibility and creative self-expression. Through practices including inclusive yoga and mindful somatic movement, breath work and meditation we’ll cultivate a deep sense of awareness, grounding and connection with our integrated selves.
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Immerse yourself in a transformative environment that encourages self-reflection, personal discovery, and growth. Gain insights into your own strengths and areas for development.
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Connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries. Expand your professional network and create lasting relationships.
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Surround yourself with inspiring coaches, thought leaders, and industry experts who will share their insights, stories, and experiences. Leave the retreat experience feeling motivated and empowered to make a positive impact in your coaching and leadership journey.
Create unforgettable memories as you embark on this transformative journey in the stunning backdrop of Bali. Explore the island of the Gods and indulge in the unique cuisine, wellness practices and a different pace of life.
Invest in yourself.
Inspire others.
Create change.
6 transformative days to enhance your unfolding evolution
"Evolutionary leadership involves having an open heart and mind, being curious, and embracing change."
- Deepak Chopra
Your Presentors
John Matthews
Corporate Executive Coach
John is a senior Corporate Executive Coach and Leadership facilitator. He is a student of the human potential movement integrating work and spirituality for the upliftment of humanity.
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I grew up in a deli in New York City where I developed a love of food and all kinds of people. Being very ill, I had a near death experience at 4 yrs old and experienced a greater reality beyond death and what we call “life”.
My mission to understand and share what I have learned has lead me on several adventures including; working with drug addicts and mentally challenged institutionalised people, 5 yrs seminary training to become a missionary, a high school teacher, university lecturer, charismatic prayer group leader, youth minister, adult educator, national speaker in US, McKinsey Consultant, Senior Executive Coach with 11,000+ experience in the public and private sectors, the founder of an Institute and director of a publicly listed company.
I have 4 children from two marriages, 3 rescue goats, 1 sheep, 1 rescue cat. My passion is to discover the depths of Divine Love with my wife Lisa and to help you, myself, and all of us who are being called to evolve Humanity. I believe we are on the verge of creating a world more aligned with nature, the cosmos, our innermost being, and our collective consciousness and I believe we are being called to create this new world together.
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Professional Certified Coach with International Coaching Federation 11,000+ hours
Co-Founder of The Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership
Keynote speaker on Leadership and Human Potential
Served as Director of Club of Budapest Australia
Certified Clear Leadership Trainer
Approved Band 3 Coach with APSC
Oneness Blessing Giver
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Dominican University
Masters Degree in Adult and Continuing Education from Loyola University, Chicago
National Speaker for major publisher of educational Material in the US
Adjunct faculty at Melbourne Business School, Monash University, Keio University Japan, National Judicial College of Australia
Lisa Matthews
Senior Yoga Teacher
Lisa is a Senior Yoga Teacher who lives in Mt Dandenong with her family . She is passionate about embodying the practice, teachings and experience of yoga through everyday life.
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My early life was strongly influenced by the world of dance, in particular classical ballet, which I began practicing at age 4. It was a magical world of beauty, majestic music, discipline, dedicated practice and performance. My ballet teacher was not only a beautiful dancer and accomplished teacher, she also embodied qualities such as kindness, joy and most of all, a heartfelt love for our uniqueness and individuality. I was motivated and inspired to emulate those qualities in my teaching, my mothering and the way I met the world around me – to live a life of creativity, beauty and purpose.
My great and enduring love of yoga was born after being introduced to the teachings of Siddha Yoga in 1997. A deep longing for healing and transformation was kindled. I bid farewell to my loving fiancé and corporate career and embarked on a 12 month immersion in an Indian Ashram as a student of yoga studying philosophy and yogic scripture, meditation and chanting, karma yoga and hatha yoga. It was remarkable, transformational and by no means easy. I was well served by the discipline of my early practices. On my return I married my husband John, had two beautiful sons and continued on the path of self discovery through love and dedication to the art of living yoga.
I’ve had the absolute privilege of studying and training with many inspiring local and international teachers from a diverse range of yogic styles and traditions. As an experiential learner, life remains my greatest teacher. I’m feel I’m constantly expanding the boundaries of my own limitations so that I can be the most loving, compassionate and positive influence on the world around me in service of the highest good for our humanity.
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Yoga Australia registered Level 3 Senior Teacher
Yoga Alliance registered RYT 1500 Senior Teacher, EYRT 500+
Creative Dance Teacher
Meditation Teacher
Light Space Yoga 200 hr Teacher Training Program Faculty Teacher
Served as Director of Yogahood Australia
Trauma Informed Certificate Course, Sounds True - Teaching accessible and trauma informed yoga to at risk and underserved members of the community
Department Head of International Ashram
Certified CEAS (Continuing Education Accredited School) with Yoga Alliance International
Level 1 ZenThai Shiatsu training
Oneness Blessing Giver
We’re established in our respective fields of professional executive coaching, developing training programs and mentoring yoga teachers. Our individual missions are now converging beyond raising and caring for our boys and animals to answering the call to serve humanity, the earth and all sentient beings as best as we are able to.
John’s background in adult education, transformational facilitation and leadership coaching is beautifully complimented by Lisa’s ability to create nurturing sacred spaces, deeply grounding embodiment practices and cultivate loving connections.
Our first trip to Bali together was unforgettable and resonated very deeply with us on a soul level. Where better than to host this unique and timely event than in the Island of the Gods, immersed in the beauty of nature and the culture of generosity and kindness expressed by the Balinese people.
The VILLA
We carefully selected the magical Villa Crystal Castle, a sanctuary just 10 minutes from the heart of beautiful Ubud set amongst expansive lush tropical gardens.
The villa is a perfect blend of traditional Balinese architecture and modern Western creature comforts. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, all air-conditioned for your comfort. The stunning Rose Day Spa offering a menu of deeply relaxing treatments, and the Rose Quartz spiral reflexology walk are a lovely connection to our very own Byron Bay and its famous Crystal Castle. The stunning ironwood yoga shala with views stretching over the rice fields has rich purple mosquito netting creating a special elegant ambience and private serene space for our daily yoga and meditation sessions. There is ample room to lounge, in the open air living area or by the generous resort size pool. Fully staffed with our personal chef, we will be wonderfully nourished and cared for.
"In the global consciousness, we are all connected and part of a larger whole. As leaders, our role is to help foster collaboration, empathy, and understanding."
- Arianna Huffington
The location
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, traditions, and natural beauty of Bali. Engage in excursions and activities that provide a deeper understanding of the local culture and enhance your overall experience of bliss and wonder of the natural world.
Retreat Inclusions:
Single or Twin share accommodation in a stunning Balinese Villa
Delicious locally inspired meals prepared by our own chef (meals will be mainly vegetarian/vegan)
Welcome dinner and opening circle, farewell dinner and closing circle
Transfers to and from Denpasar airport to the villa
Excursion surprises including transfers
Daily transformational workshops
Evening discovery sessions
Inspiring daily yoga classes
1 complimentary massage
Private introductory yoga session with Lisa Matthews
Private coaching/wellness session with John or Lisa Matthews
Not Included: Flights, Travel Insurance, Alcoholic drinks, Additional transfers or Gratuities.
The ROOMS & RETREAT RATES
Six generous rooms available
in either single or twin share.
Bedroom type |
Bathroom |
Rates pp |
| Twin Share | Shared | $3,690pp |
| Single | Shared | $4,690pp |
| Twin Share | Ensuite | $4,490pp |
| Single | Ensuite | $5,490pp |
| Master | Ensuite | $5,890pp |
*Payments plan are available on request.
Your Adventure Awaits!
August 19-24, 2025
Villa Crystal Castle, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
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You will be part of a select gathering of kindred spirits that share the same stirrings of spirit. Individuals who have been on the journey themselves for many years and have helped others and are now asking, What next? Where in my life am I not coming from a place of truth and authenticity. The retreat will serve as a container, a sacred space to do the deep work, a crucible for transformation.
👉 Register today by filling in the form below to secure your spot and begin your journey beyond bliss. This retreat is offered to a maximum of 10 participants. Spaces are limited.
