About

Udaya was born whilst Bess and Destiny were taking in the sunrise on the horizon of the salty blue waves down in Gerringong. The rising sun is a timeless staple of symbolism, from ancient times to now, carrying promises to those who take it in. For Bess and Destiny it symbolises presence, vitality, life-force, renewal, growth, change, source, empowerment, and divinity. Udaya is a Sanskrit, ancient Indian-European language, word for the rising sun. As Bess and Destiny took in the rising sun, Udaya Retreats was born in their hearts.

Udaya Retreats alchemises holistic and ceremonial modalities to offer a journey or grounding, enlivening, and expansion.

Udaya Retreats understands that we all retreat for different reasons, and it’s our hope to empower you as your own best healer and leave the retreat feeling a refreshed vibrancy to confidently walk your path and radiate your light.

Udaya, the rising sun, is a representation of transformation, promise, and change. It’s our hope to raise the vibrations of the collective by helping people feel liberated, connected, and at fully whole.

Bess is a Sound & Reiki Healer, Ceremonialist, Meditation Breathwork & Yoga Teacher. Leading from her heart Bess guides you into The Art of Ceremony and awakening to your true self. She infuses her love of sound, ritual, breathwork, free movement and creative self- expression into all of her offerings. It is her mission to raise the vibrations of humanity, so that we are in more harmony with ourselves, each other and the earth.

Destiny is a yoga and meditation instructor and sound healer, who teaches a diverse style of classes. Destiny’s journey led her to facilitate holistic healing practices, as she witnessed powerful transformation and healing in her own life. Her deepest desire is to share these dynamic tools of liberation with others to help them feel nourished, accepted, balanced, encouraged and connected to their wholeness.