Testimonials
The best way to learn more about the retreats is to hear from our previous participants themselves.
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I cannot recommend Jean-Claude more highly. He has been a fantastic psychotherapist. I cannot believe what I have managed to achieve both in therapy and in my personal and professional life as a result of working with him and I consider myself lucky to have had such a fantastic opportunity. Jean-Claude has endless patience and gets right to the root of the problem so that you are not just putting a plaster on something for a few days but are really dealing with the issue, learning where it comes from and understanding repeating patterns so that it does not need to bother you any longer as you move forward with all the good things that life has to offer.
The Place is fantastic, a wonderful retreat, beautiful, peaceful, exactly what you would hope for but probably didn’t think existed. With The Place it does. Everything you need is provided so that you really get the chance to focus holistically on yourself or your family, work hard, and make the most of your time there.
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When I first heard about “rebirthing” I didn’t know what we were going to face… when Manuela the Kundalini teacher explained to us the first day I never thought it was so intense and effective.
The first 3 days all my family structures and beliefs system went to the ground, every day after the practice I came out with a lot of confusion about my family structures, and the person I thought I was.
After the first few day feeling in small crisis, on the fourth day I felt a change when I woke up and when I finished the practice and the anguish was gone. The most beautiful thing was that I could identify the source of my pain so I was able to start rebuilding a new foundation, to really reborn.
This with the assistance of a teacher like Manuela, she was delicate, motherly and supportive, showing me the importance of this practice. I have learned that the crisis were an opportunity to grow.
Manuela every day asked me what I felt after the practice helping me to identify and shape the feelings.
And then I could talk about them in my sessions with JC, and be able to go deeper, it was amazing to see how everything came together.
At the end of the process, I felt that it was my biggest step, the beginning of a new me, where I started to build over this new foundation. I really recommend “Rebirthing” as al life changing experience!
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This was the most life changing experience I’ve ever had. The Place is where I found out how to reconnect with myself. Jean-Claude, Manuela and Jeremy were a trio that you just can’t beat! They are the most loving, helpful, supportive people that I will ever meet, and will forever look up to. I would recommend The Place to anyone and everyone!
It’s truly amazing what we discover when we take the time for ourselves.
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What can I say… I was surprised, I had never gone to a retreat and had only practiced formal one to one therapy.
The variety of works we did whether in groups or solo just worked for me it allowed me open up ways have I have struggled with in the past and I do think part of it was how comfortable I was made to feel in my surroundings.
One of biggest moments of my life occurred at that house so I only have great memories.
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Having reached a crossroad in my life at the age of 30, after leaving my career behind and coming out of a long, toxic relationship, I was lost and looking for answers. I already had a relationship with the people behind The Place and this was how I learned about the 90 day intensive retreat.
Initially I hesitated to commit myself to a time period of 3 months away, however I decided that an investment of 3 months would be small-change compared to the lifelong change that it could bring. I can say with hindsight that it was absolutely the right decision to go.
From the moment I arrived I felt like I was at home. I was greeted at the airport by Jolly the friendly driver who took me straight to The Place. The villas and the rooms were absolutely gorgeous! From the friendly staff and lavish meals to Mela and Daisy, the beautiful dogs, it’s like staying with a friend who just happens to live in a 5 star hotel. A special mention must go to Mr Johnson, the Head of the villa, who took care of everything and looked after me so well, even arranging to hire a scooter for me so that I could go off and explore the island.
The work of the retreat is intense. At the beginning JC and Manuela explained to us that the combination of Psychotherapy and Kundalini is powerful mix that opens both the heart and the mind. Having never done Kundalini before I was nervous, but JC and Manuela held me very well throughout the process and I always felt like I was safe.
During my time on retreat I was brought face to face with the biggest fears that have held me back all my life. It wasn’t always easy, in fact at times it was very difficult, but I can’t imagine another place where I would have felt safe enough to identify and confront my inner demons and to come out the other side victorious.
I’m writing this testimonial some two years after completing the retreat. I look back on the retreat as a pivotal moment in my life and I’m a different person now than I was before I went. I’m very happy that I made the decision to go.
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In 2018, I spent three months in Bali for the 90-day retreat. Though not always enjoyable, it was definitely a life changing process. The combination of Kundalini Yoga and Therapy sessions was a fantastic pairing; Releasing the old emotions and building and accessing the new ones. JC, Manuela and Jeremy all worked tirelessly to make sure we were supported and Mr Johnson, the chef, worked equally hard to make sure we were never hungry! Bali is a special place, and I hope to return there very soon to continue my journey ( and to see Daisy and Mela, the dogs, who were always there to give love and support after a difficult day!).
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We discovered some amazing realisations on the retreat about ourselves and as a couple that we still cherish today. We were both treated as equals despite Nick having had lots of therapy and Jo not yet dipping her toe in.
The warmth, love and attentive nature of the Kundalini and Tantra yoga teachers, Manuela and Angela was amazing. We felt comforted and they helped us connect to each other in a way we’d never experienced and had been too frightened to even attempt. At times they push you but it never feels uncomfortable because you know they have the right intention and purpose… and don’t worry if you’ve never done kundalini and tantra before; neither had we.
The therapists are the best in the business. Sessions can be intense but they will always hit the nail on the head which means that enormous growth can be achieved on a retreat. We also had the unique experience of equine therapy which made the process highly visual as the horse can represent and mimic your own internal emotions.
It is also amazing to have the support of your fellow group members on the retreat as you are all being guided on your exciting personal journeys.
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This retreat based on a subtle mix in-between psychology, spirituality and yoga has been for me a great opportunity to grow.
Based in luxurious environment within Bali’s amazing vibes, the high quality of the therapists and teachers makes it a rare and exceptional experience.
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We didn’t really have any idea what to expect until we entered the doors to “The Place”. Everything was decorated with so much love and attention to detail. The rooms are very spacious and all of them have a different color theme and art pieces. All rooms have direct access to the beautiful garden with two pools and balinese day beds to rest in between sessions. The three meals per day were delicious and opulent, at all times we had the choice however indulgant or responsibly we wanted to eat and drink. The quality of accomodation and service exceeds by far any five star accomodation on the island. The property has its own yoga shala where we released stress and built up emotions in daily sessions of kundalini yoga and tantra yoga as well as some sound healing. We received a daily bespoke health treatment for body and mind including massages, acupunture and talking therapies. During all times we felt completely safe in a protected environment which enabled us to explore ourselves, our partner and our relationship. The one week couple retreat helped us to connect with each other on a deeper level, see and understand the other person more clearly and learn how to address our unhealthy relationship patterns. We higly recommend the retreat to everyone seeking to lift their relationship to a happier level.
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I visited Bali and The Place in April 2017 and it was without a doubt a life changing experience.
Apart from all the pampering you get from the lovely staff of the villa, the excellent food cooked by the ever so accommodating Mr Johnson, the activities, the in-house treatments which you can arrange on demand, and the villa its self, which is an oasis of beautiful gardens, a pristine pool and the lovely rooms decorated in tune with Balinese style, nothing falls short of the word retreat. it is indeed a retreat for both the body and soul.
Jean Claude, Manuela and all the staff, make sure this is a stay catered to the individual’s needs, and at the same that you are part of a group, who, for the duration of your stay, and thereafter, become your ‘family’ as you have shared this amazing experience with them.
I would highly recommend The Place to anyone who is looking to get away from the busy city life and the unavoidable stress that comes along with it, and spend quality time with either a family member, a partner, or alone, in order to manage to get a better and more informed perspective of life as a whole.
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Wow what an experience!!!!!
Our story began when we decided that our marriage needed some help and we desperately needed to re-connect with one another therefore we are going to go on a couples retreat!
One of us has had previous experience of therapy and yoga and the other one of us was a complete virgin, having said that it was a rather exciting but daunting feeling of the unknown when boarding the plane to Bali for us both….and may we add we took our one year old too….ekkks! (The villa hired us a nanny who was perfect for our sons character).
We arrived in Bali and were greeted at the airport by the nicest happiest driver you could find. After a short car journey (could be very long in peak rush hour), we arrived at what we can only call paradise! The villa and grounds are amazing, immaculately clean and decorated with such high quality taste. You immediately felt at home and your every need/want is catered for by the villa staff at all times of the day.
Our bedroom was already set up with everything a family of 3 could need and was so beautiful and relaxing.
That evening we had a lovely meal, all cooked by the AMAZING Mr Johnson and here is where we met the rest of the retreat group along with the yoga teachers and the therapists. Was such a warm welcome that actually some of our anxiety had already left and we were ready for the day ahead.
The next 7 days were a huge mix of emotion and self realisation. You HAVE to embrace each day and greet it with an open mind In order to get the max out of the experience. Even thou it was very challenging at times it was also very rewarding.
Not only did we connect back up with one another but actually we connected more deeply with our individual.
It is hard, really not a retreat as in you get pampered on a daily basis, (there is a massage opportunity throughout the day so not all bad), it’s emotionally hard, at times physically testing and it can even be scary BUT trust the guys who are guiding you, they are special and we owe them so much.
There’s JC, he does the couples therapy and he is the foundation of the program. He is kind but firm, he holds no prisoners but he also hold your hand, personally we have a lot to be thankful to him for. He has a way of getting through to you which is a very special gift to hold. Amazing individual with a huge heart.
Then there’s Manuela, she is the kundalini yoga teacher. Never done kundalini before but we soooooooo looked forward to starting each day in her presence. She has such a kind manner about her and she really really is a master of her trade, we have both come away with mantras which help us through the hard times, if she was in the UK we would be going to see her every week!
Then there’s Anna, she is the equestrian assisted therapist…..therapy with horses present! We were very sceptical about this, never heard of it and wasn’t sure it was as the research said. Having now experienced it ourselves it’s a mind opener. Horses are such wonderful creatures with so much emotion. Anna is fab at making you feel comfortable and has an unique way of making you feel safe to open up…..even when there’s a horse running around you!
And finally there is Angela, she is the Tantra teacher. This at the start was the hardest part of the day for us. Not only is it the most energetic but it’s also very quirky and outside of most people’s comfort zone! Once you embrace this practice it’s sooooooo liberating it’s literary a game changer! It really is different to anything we have ever experienced/participated in in our whole lives but it had such a great impact that literary we can’t wait to go again.
Overall, this couples retreat is different but so effective, so challenging, so liberating, so educational and so special! We went with no specific expectations but we came away with the most humbling and awakening experience which we will cherish forever. Oh and the food provided is just the BEST!!!!!
Thank you to the whole team, it beats any 5 star plus resort, the staff are the kindest happiest staff we came across, nothing is ever too much trouble and our one year old was definitely the centre of attention.
Thank you JC and team for a life changing experience, we reconnected with both each other and discovered ourselves in a way which has made us embrace life differently and enjoy more!