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The Polyvagal Approach to Trauma Recovery
Retreat in Bali with Arielle Schwartz
A 7-day retreat set in the serene landscapes of Bali — a deep dive into trauma recovery through the lens of the Polyvagal Theory, guided by Arielle Schwartz.
The venue
Our retreats take place in venues carefully chosen to support rest, connection, and inner work. For this gathering in Bali, we will be hosted in a peaceful natural setting with comfortable accommodations and nourishing meals. The space will provide welcoming practice areas and room to relax. As always, the venue will be selected to create an atmosphere of safety, beauty, and inspiration – a place that fully supports your journey.
Inner journey
This retreat is a process of insight and inner transformation, guided by the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. The program combines daily teaching and guided experiential work with somatic practices such as movement, dance, and sound healing. There will also be space for rest, unscheduled integration, and an opportunity to explore the natural gifts of the surrounding area.
Small group
The retreat is intentionally limited in size to allow for meaningful relationships and individualized attention. We will help you connect with other retreat participants before and after the retreat through Holding Space Practice – small groups of three. You will be invited to meet once a week for a practice of holding space for each other, sharing about your journey, speaking for your parts and connecting.
The retreat is open to practitioners and professionals in therapeutic, somatic, and healing fields.
Pre-and Post-Retreat Support
Pre-retreat support: About a month before the retreat, you’ll be invited to join an Online Preparation Circle, connect in triads for a Holding Space Practice with fellow participants, and receive our PDF Preparation Guide.
Post-retreat support: Following the retreat, you’ll be invited to two group Zoom integration circles – held one month and two months after the retreat – to help you deepen and integrate your experience.
Space for Rest and Renewal
This retreat balances structured inner work with time for rest and self-care. You’ll have access to massage (optional), nature walks, or quiet time on the grounds. The schedule allows for both inward focus and deep relaxation.
Meet the trainer
Arielle Schwartz
Renowned speaker, author, and esteemed clinical psychologist, Dr. Arielle Schwartz has been widely recognized for her research and clinical advancements in trauma treatment, which have shaped the landscape of trauma recovery and elevated the standard of care all across therapeutic settings.
Dr. Schwartz promotes a strength-based, embodied approach to trauma recovery that emphasizes self-driven healing to facilitate post-traumatic growth. Drawing on the principles of EMDR, somatic psychology, mindfulness-based therapies, and relational psychotherapy, she developed Resilience Informed Therapy—an integrative model of care for facilitating recovery from childhood trauma, PTSD, complex-PTSD and Dissociation.
Dr. Schwartz has been teaching therapeutic yoga since 2008, and she is the author of Therapeutic Yoga for Trauma Recovery, a widely referenced guide to applied Polyvagal Theory for trauma recovery. She has also authored numerous books covering extensive research and guiding techniques in trauma treatment.
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