About Us

Inside Retreats is where I guide women ready to stop putting themselves last and start choosing themselves.
Through healing retreats, gentle yoga, and transformative programs, I help them release old patterns, restore their energy, and build unshakable self-worth.

Belinda Barnes retreat facilitator and founder of inside retreats and yoga instructor

Dr. Belinda Barnes

Founder | Wellbeing Coach   

Inside Retreats              

Hi! I’m Belinda.  I am no stranger to being in a dark place, and feeling out of control with destructive spirals. I have been on my own healing journey now for many years and I am on a mission to bring what I’ve learnt about personal transformation, enhancing your wellbeing, and finding your souls purpose to as many people as I can.

As a trauma therapist for over 17 years, I have experienced burnout and the frustration of only reaching one person at a time. I decided to make a change in my life and work in 2022, and after completing my yoga teacher training I decided to start packaging retreats from what I already knew about neuroscience and psychology, as well as the wisdom of movement and somatic release.

I am passionate about spreading compassion, cultivating growth, tuning into your innate wisdom, healing repetitive patterns that no longer serve you, and connecting with your intuition. And I am especially driven to help women conquer self-sabotage and love themselves from the inside out. No more self-sacrifice ladies to the detriment of your wellbeing!

For anyone who might be feeling stuck and out of touch with their true self - this might be the place for you to start on your heart-felt journey of healing and finally choosing YOU.

I want every individual to feel deeply connected & empowered to journey towards living the way their soul deserves.

Women and health professionals especially are profoundly susceptible to self-sacrifice, chronic stress and severe burnout, and it is my wish is to guide you out of that shame and disconnection to a place where you can love yourself the way you deserve.

For anyone who is sick of the endless struggle and downward spiral that a busy life can bring, struggling to find the time to self-care and finding it hard to be kind to yourself, you have come to the right place.

  • "Got so much out of this workshop, integrating yoga and psychology practices - the most amazing combination of inner and outer work."

    Adi P.

  • "Belinda’s retreats just keep getting better, with a great atmosphere, lovely groups, and delicious, healthy food."

    Julie T.

  • "Belinda creates a calm, welcoming space with her knowledge and passion, offering practical tools and transformative meditations."

    Natalie T.

  • "Belinda’s yoga classes help manage my scoliosis, leaving me feeling mentally and physically improved, and her retreats are a beautiful, healing experience."

    Nicola M.

To stop women especially sabotaging their wellbeing for the sake of others.

I want to provide a compassionate and transformative experience packaged into retreats and online programs, allowing your innate wisdom to shine through, to connect within, and finally love yourself authentically.

By combining modern neuroscience with the yogic wisdom of the ages, my goal is to provide the right environment, tools and connection for your true spirit to flourish.

image of woman in yoga asana arms above head and side stretching, lovely pose for opening up the side of the body in yoga

My mission is..

“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.”

– Sri Patanjali

Qualifications

Level 1 Yoga Instructor, Member of Yoga Australia

Member of Australasian Traumatic Stress Studies ASTSS

Member EFT HQ Community & Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner