24/10/2026
I’ve been home from Bali for a little while now, and I’ve had time to reflect on what an incredible experience it was. 🥰
And I don’t just mean the beautiful places, the sunshine, the food (although that was AMAZING), the people or the memories made.
I mean what I’ve learnt about myself along the way. 💕
For me, one of my biggest achievements was simply getting there!
I’ve never travelled so far away from my family, or been away from them for so long. I’m a real home bird, and those heartstrings were definitely being pulled!
I couldn’t even bring myself to look on Life360 to see how far away from home I was. I didn’t dare look before I went either, because I genuinely wasn’t sure my heartstrings could take it! 🤣
But guess what?
I did it. I was absolutely fine. And it was SO good for me.
And that in itself has taught me something really important.
I’m far more capable than I sometimes give myself credit for.
We can spend so much of our lives telling ourselves we can’t do something, worrying about what might happen, or waiting until we feel confident enough.
But sometimes confidence doesn’t come first.
Sometimes we have to take the action to give ourselves the evidence that we CAN.
And that’s exactly what Bali gave me.
I’ve learnt so much about myself over the last few years. I’ve grown, I’ve challenged myself, I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone (even though I may have been screaming internally 🤣), and I’ve worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today.
I’ve played small for a very long time.
And I’m beginning to realise that I don’t need to anymore.
That’s not about blowing my own trumpet. It’s about finally acknowledging how far I’ve come, valuing myself, my time, my knowledge and the work I’ve put in.
And recognising that there’s still so much more to learn, experience and become.
One thing I wrote in my reflection notes was:
“I CAN do this. Everything is possible. Everything is achievable.”
And I really believe that there are more possibilities open to us than we sometimes allow ourselves to see.
Another thing Bali reminded me of was just how powerful our breath can be.
Not just for helping us feel calmer, but for creating space. Space to pause, to reflect, to notice what’s going on beneath all the noise, and sometimes to find a little more clarity and direction. This was something I witnessed throughout the retreat, both personally and through the beautiful breathwork sessions I was privileged to facilitate.
And then there’s the Balinese culture. ❤️
The gratitude, the importance of family, the patience and kindness.
Whilst there we witnessed a petrol shortage, with queues stretching for miles, yet there was no shouting, arguing or fighting. Just people patiently waiting and showing understanding towards one another.
It really made me think about how much we could learn from slowing down, being a little more patient and appreciating what we have.
Life is for learning. And I want to keep learning.
One of the biggest things I’ve come home with is an even stronger sense of why I do what I do.
Whether that’s through breathwork, sound, reflexology, massage or any of my other holistic treatments, the heart of it is always the same.
I want people to feel better in themselves.
To have somewhere they can step away from the noise, the responsibilities, the stress and the constant demands of everyday life.
Somewhere they don’t have to be anything to anyone.
They can just BE.
A space where they feel comfortable, safe, supported and able to switch off.
Where they can listen to their body, rather than constantly pushing through what it’s trying to tell them.
Our bodies really are incredible. And whilst we can’t always control what happens in life, we can create opportunities for rest, recovery and looking after ourselves.
I think sometimes we forget just how important that is.
Making time for yourself isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.
And you don’t need to travel halfway across the world to experience that feeling. Sometimes just giving yourself permission to pause can make such a difference. 💕
I’m coming home with a very full heart, beautiful memories, a renewed sense of purpose and a little more belief in myself.
And I’m incredibly grateful to Sue Tickle for inviting me to be part of this wonderful experience, and to everyone who shared it with me.
Oh, and one more thing…
We’ve already started talking about our very own VANTA BREATHWORK RETREAT for 2027! 🤩
Somewhere beautiful and sunny in Europe. Spain, Greece, Italy… who knows? There are so many gorgeous places to choose from!
But it’s happening, and I cannot wait to create something really special alongside Lucy Kierzek and Nicola. Details to follow! 🥰
For now, I’ll leave you with something I’m taking away from Bali:
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to feel completely ready. You just have to be willing to take that first step.
Because sometimes the biggest thing standing between where you are and where you want to be is believing that you can.
And perhaps, like me, you’ll discover you’re capable of so much more than you thought 💕 xx
