From Sea to Stillness: How One Woman is Helping Yachties Rebalance in Bali
After 14 years of high-paced seasons on superyachts, juggling endless demands, unpredictable schedules, and living life at sea, Laura McKnight knows exactly how it feels to run on empty.
“I loved my time in yachting,” she says, “but after a while, the constant motion, long hours, and lack of personal space takes a toll — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I realised there was no real space to relax onboard.”
Laura stepped out of her yacht spa manager role and into a new calling on land: creating a space where seafarers can truly rest, reset, and reconnect with themselves. Combining her background as a yoga teacher, holistic therapist, and Thai massage practitioner, she has curated a unique experience in the heart of Bali’s lush nature — a week-long retreat designed specifically for yachties and ex-seafarers.
Rebalance Retreat (October 1–8, 2025) is not just about slowing down — it’s about finding balance.
Guests are welcomed into tranquil private boutique resorts surrounded by rice fields, ocean and jungle - where daily yoga, nourishing food, breathwork, and gentle self-inquiry sessions are balanced with massages, cultural experiences, and enough free time to soak in Bali’s magic.
But what sets this retreat apart is its deep understanding of the yachtie mindset.
“This isn’t just another yoga retreat,” Laura explains. “It’s for people who’ve lived that unique life at sea — where you’re always ‘on’, always serving others, and rarely have space for your own needs. Here, you get to be cared for, to reconnect with your body, and to breathe in ways you haven’t in years and leave with the tools to stay balanced, wherever you land.”
And the connections don’t end when the week does. Many participants leave not just rested, but with a renewed sense of clarity about what’s next in life — whether that’s returning to yachting with fresh energy, or transitioning into a new chapter ashore.
Details at a glance:
📍 Ubud, Bali
📅 1–8 October 2025
💫 For yachties & ex-seafarers of all genders and abilities (beginners to seasoned yogis welcome)
💖 A week of rest, restoration, and reconnection
Laura’s invitation is simple yet powerful:
“If you’ve worked at sea and are ready to give yourself the space you give so generously to others, this retreat is for you. You’ve held the line for everyone else — now it’s time to hold yourself.”