bliss body retreat

What bliss body retreat does

Bliss Body Journeys (d/b/a Bliss Body Retreat) is a privately held wellness retreat operator established in 2015 in Ubud, Bali by Vlada de Sousa, a certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist with more than ten years of facilitation experience. Co-founder Pedro Rui Sousa serves as CEO and Felipe Nuno as Art Director. The company organizes ultra-boutique, multi-day transformational retreats capped at 6-8 guests per program, integrating ancient spiritual traditions (Balinese purification rituals, yoga, meditation) with modern therapeutic modalities (IFS therapy, breathwork, energy healing). The core product portfolio includes flagship programs such as Soul Revival (Bali and Morocco), The Cure (bespoke private Bali intensive from USD 7,000), Resource (Hong Kong and Portugal nervous-system reset), Mauna (silent meditation in Hong Kong and Portugal), Catalyst (Bali and Portugal detox), Heart of the Divine (Tuscany), and Three Steps to Bliss (Hong Kong), plus shorter entry-tier day retreats and women's-only formats.

The company operates across five geographies — Hong Kong, Bali (Indonesia), Portugal (Santar and Algarve), Morocco (Marrakesh), and Italy (Tuscany) — at exclusive estate venues and earns revenue primarily through one-time retreat bookings (priced USD 490 to USD 7,000+), with a growing layer of subscription mentorship (USD 2,500 to USD 4,400 for 3-6 month programs) and add-on energy healing consultations. The underlying technology stack is a WordPress e-commerce website with WhatsApp Business integration for inquiry support and a curated content library (the Sacred Library) that functions as a SEO and thought-leadership asset. Distribution is direct-to-consumer exclusively through blissbodyjourneys.com with no third-party OTAs or resellers.

The go-to-market relies on content marketing, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, email newsletter, and earned media features (Tatler Asia, Liv Magazine, Health and Fitness Travel), targeting primarily individual wellness seekers and high-stress professionals globally, with a nascent corporate retreat vertical. There is no disclosed venture or private-equity funding, no M&A activity, and no proprietary AI/ML capability; the business is a founder-led lifestyle boutique operating at small scale with global brand reach.

Name

bliss body retreat

Legal name

Bliss Body Journeys

Website

https://blissbodyretreat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bliss Body Journeys is a privately held, founder-led boutique wellness retreat company operating in five countries, offering ultra-small (6-8 guest) multi-day transformational retreats that blend ancient spiritual traditions with IFS therapy, alongside subscription mentorship, serving individual wellness seekers and high-stress professionals globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wellness Retreats

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Tour Operators (561520)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs) (THAJAHAB), Private Wellness & Retreat Experiences (Personalized Spa, Yoga, Healing) (THAJALAI), Yoga & Meditation Experiences (Studio Classes, Guided Meditation, Mindfulness) (THAJAHAA), Wellness & Mindfulness Classes (Yoga Workshops, Meditation, Breathwork) (THAJAKAK), Detox & Weight-Management Retreats (THAGAMAD), Holistic & Alternative Therapy Retreats (Naturopathy, Energy Work) (THAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Wellness retreats
• Transformation programs
• Energy healing
• Somatic healing
• Burnout recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Immersive Retreat Programs: The primary revenue stream. Multi-day residential wellness retreats (3–7 days) offered across multiple destinations. Includes accommodation, meals, yoga, meditation, breathwork, spa treatments, and ceremonies. Priced per person with shared and single occupancy options. Revenue is one-time per retreat booking.
2. Bespoke Private Healing Intensives: Ultra-premium 1:1 private retreats (The Cure) priced from USD 7,000 for 6 nights/7 days all-inclusive, offering personalized holistic healing with dedicated guide, IFS therapy, energy healing, yoga, breathwork, ceremonies, and organic spa treatments.
3. Group Mentorship Programs: Seven Expressions of Love - a 7-month private group mentorship program on love (February to September 2022), sold as Kajabi course with full and deposit payment options. Also Three Steps to Bliss - a 4-day meditation and healing immersion in Hong Kong.
4. Energy Healing Consultations: Individual 30-minute and 90-minute energy healing consultations and spiritual guidance sessions available as add-ons to retreats or standalone bookings (USD 100–1,190+).
5. Meditation Mentorship Programs: 3-month and 6-month Spiritual Guidance & Meditation Mentorship programs, providing ongoing coaching and guidance (USD 2,500–4,400).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bliss Body Retreat organizes and sells multi-day wellness and transformation retreats across Bali, Hong Kong, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, and Lamma Island, anchored by founder Vlada de Sousa. The retreats combine somatic bodywork, energy healing, breath practices, and plant-based cuisine, with companion offerings of 1:1 energy healing sessions, mentorship, and focused-work intensives delivered online.

Product overview

Bliss Body Journeys is a wellness retreat company offering boutique transformational retreats at exquisite worldwide locations. The product portfolio includes multiple core retreat programs: Soul Revival (Bali and Morocco) for spiritual healing and transformation; The Cure (Bali) for bespoke private healing; Resource and MAUNA (Hong Kong) for nervous system reset and silent meditation; Catalyst (Bali and Portugal) for holistic detox; Heart Of The Divine (Tuscany) and Divine Body Portugal for meditation and yoga; plus specialized offerings like Women's Healing Retreat and Energetic Detox. Supporting the retreats are add-on services including energy healing consultations, meditation mentorship programs, and the Seven Expressions of Love group mentorship. The company operates retreats in Bali, Hong Kong, Portugal, Morocco, and Italy, with all programs featuring holistic plant-based cuisine, meditation, yoga, breathwork, and personalized spiritual guidance from founder Vlada de Sousa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Soul Revival: 7-day transformative meditation and spiritual healing retreat program available in Bali, Morocco, and other locations.
• The Cure
• Resource
• Mauna
• Catalyst
• Heart of the Divine
• Three Steps to Bliss

Products and services

• The Cure Signature Bliss Body Retreat program offering a multi-day somatic and energy-healing intensive for individuals seeking a deep reset.
• Soul Revival Bali Multi-day somatic and energy-healing retreat held in Bali, blending bodywork, breath, and energy practices.
• Resource Multi-day resource-style retreat focused on replenishment and somatic recovery across multiple international locations.
• MAUNA Signature retreat program centered on silence, somatic practice, and energy work for individual participants.
• Catalyst Multi-day transformation retreat designed to catalyze personal breakthroughs through somatic and energy-based methods.
• Heart of the Divine Multi-day spiritual and somatic retreat experience offered as part of the Bliss Body Retreat calendar.
• Divine Body Portugal Portugal-based Divine Body retreat focusing on somatic bodywork and energy healing in a residential format.
• Three Steps to Bliss Structured multi-day retreat following a three-step methodology aligned with the brand's bliss framework.
• Women's Healing Retreat Women-only multi-day retreat combining somatic and energy-healing modalities for female participants.
• Energetic Detox Retreat-style program focused on energetic detoxification through breath, bodywork, and energy practices.
• Energy Healing Standalone 1:1 energy healing session offered by Bliss Body Retreat as an individual service beyond the multi-day retreats.
• Deep Work Online Deep Work intensive session for individual clients seeking focused somatic and energy-based work.
• Focused Work Online Focused Work session offered as a standalone individual service to complement the in-person retreats.
• Introduction Call Paid or structured introductory call with the Bliss Body Retreat team to assess fit before booking a retreat.
• Mentorship 1:1 mentorship program with Vlada de Sousa offering ongoing somatic, energy, and personal development guidance.
• Seven Expressions of Love Signature structured program led by Vlada de Sousa built around seven expressions of love as a somatic and energetic framework.
• Corporate and Private Group Retreats Bespoke multi-day retreat format sold to corporate teams and private groups for offsites in Bali, Hong Kong, and Portugal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guests report profound personal transformation, emotional release, renewed sense of self, and lasting spiritual practice development after retreats
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ananda in the Himalayas: Ananda is an award-winning luxury wellness retreat in India combining Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and emotional healing programs with personalized 1:1 guidance. It is comparable to Bliss Body in its spiritual-Ayurvedic-philosophical positioning, premium pricing, and intimate group experience.
• SHA Wellness Clinic: SHA is a Spain-based luxury integrative wellness clinic blending medical, holistic, and detox programs with high-touch personalized care. It overlaps with Bliss Body on premium wellness retreats, nervous-system and detox programming, and exclusive global clientele.
• Como Shambhala: Como Shambhala is a multi-destination luxury wellness brand within COMO Hotels offering yoga, meditation, Ayurvedic, and holistic healing retreats at premium prices. It directly parallels Bliss Body's boutique positioning, mind-body programming, and multi-location international estate model.
• Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary: Kamalaya is a long-running Thailand-based boutique wellness sanctuary offering holistic retreats integrating meditation, yoga, detox, and spiritual healing programs for international guests. Like Bliss Body, it blends ancient healing traditions with modern therapeutic modalities and serves a high-touch, premium clientele.
• The Farm at San Benito: The Farm is a Philippines-based luxury holistic medical and wellness retreat offering detox, healing, and emotional reset programs with plant-based cuisine and spiritual practices. Comparable to Bliss Body for its boutique size, integrative healing philosophy, and Southeast Asia base.

Others

• Health and Fitness Travel: Health and Fitness Travel is a UK-based wellness retreat booking agency and content publisher that features boutique operators globally. Bliss Body has already been editorial-featured by them; they represent an adjacent distribution and content channel for premium wellness retreats.
• BookRetreats: BookRetreats is an online aggregator marketplace listing yoga, meditation, and wellness retreats worldwide. While Bliss Body operates direct-to-consumer rather than on the platform, BookRetreats represents the broader discovery and distribution ecosystem shaping how wellness retreats reach consumers.

Broad incumbents

• Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas: Six Senses operates a global portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts with integrated wellness, yoga, meditation, and longevity programming. It overlaps with Bliss Body's global multi-destination model and wellness-led luxury positioning, though it is far larger and broader.
• Chiva-Som: Chiva-Som is an established Thai luxury wellness resort offering holistic retreats covering fitness, spa, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing. While broader and more resort-based than Bliss Body, it serves a similar premium, transformation-oriented wellness traveler.
• Aman Resorts: Aman is a global ultra-luxury hotel brand offering serene, design-led properties with integrated spa and wellness programming across continents. Comparable to Bliss Body for premium positioning, global estate portfolio, and tranquil retreat experiences for high-net-worth guests.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1zxNuYryAjNdfS6xEuGBHg
• Facebookfacebook.com/blissbodyjourneys
• Instagraminstagram.com/blissbodyjourneys

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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