Welcome to Toberua!
Here we are, gathering on a stunning private island in the Pacific. Toberua has been close to my heart for a long time now, and this is my third retreat here.
I chose this place deliberately. For Diana and Randy, it’s a genuine journey across the world. For the rest of us it’s a short flight by Aussie standards, but distance isn’t really the point. Sometimes all it takes is a little water between us and our ordinary lives to remember who we are when we don’t have an agenda.
You don’t need to be anything other than yourself here. No pressure. No performing. Just space to move, to rest, to reconnect with what feels most true.
Over these next few days, we’ll share practice, meals, laughter, and stillness. We’ll walk barefoot, breathe deeply, and let this beautiful place remind us how to soften and come home to ourselves.
There’s something powerful about gathering like this, far away from our usual roles and responsibilities. I’m curious what you’ll discover about yourself when you have permission to take time for yourself.
You’ll find our daily schedule below. I’m so glad you’re here.
With love,
Today everyone is arriving at different times, so we’ll gather for the first time tomorrow morning. If you’re arriving on the 7pm flight, you’ll be getting to the island after 8pm, and they will have some food waiting for you. If you’re arriving at 9:45pm, you’ll get to the island around 11pm and will be shown straight to your bure. Please make sure you grab some food in Nadi – there are only vending machines at Suva!
7:30-8:30am – Yoga
8:30 – 9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am-1:00pm – Free
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 – Free
4:00-:5:00pm – Yoga
7:30pm – Dinner
7:30-8:30am – Yoga
8:30 – 9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am-1:00pm – Free
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 – Free
4:00-:5:00pm – Yoga
7:30pm – Dinner
7:30-8:30am – Yoga
8:30 – 9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am-1:00pm – Free
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – 5:00pm – Village Visit
5:00pm – 7:30pm – Free
7:30pm – Dinner
7:30-8:30am – Yoga
8:30 – 9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am-1:00pm – Free
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 – Free
4:00-:5:00pm – Yoga
7:30pm – Dinner
7:30-8:30am – Yoga
8:30 – 9:30am – Breakfast
10:00am-1:00pm – Free
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Lunch
2:00 – 4:00 – Free
4:00-:5:00pm – Yoga
7:30pm – Dinner
Airport transfer leaves VERY early for some of us, will confirm time closer to the day. Wishing you safe travels, let’s stay in touch, and don’t forget to share photos in the WhatsApp group if you haven’t already!
Love to all of you!
A Note on Sharing Photos
This retreat is an invitation to slow down, unplug, and be present – with yourself, with this place, with whatever wants to emerge. I hope you’ll feel free to let the experience move through you without needing to capture it all.
That said, if something stirs you to share, I’d love to witness it with you. Tag me @juliesmerdon and use #Fijiretreat2026 so we can weave our experiences together.
The invitation is always to feel first, share if you’re moved to do so.
