The Batu Batu Balance Retreat

With Jo Brownlow and Camilla Knight

Restore and Reset. Embark on a 3-day, 2-night island retreat to pause, calm your nervous system, find balance, and reconnect with yourself.

16 – 18 March 2026

Pause. Breathe. Renew.

Set in a beautiful island sanctuary, this uplifting 3-day, 2-night retreat restores balance and wellbeing through education and inspiration. With gentle yin yoga, yoga nidra, guided meditations, and science-led talks, you’ll calm your nervous system, support gut health, and leave with simple, sustainable steps for lasting clarity.

This is your invitation to leave feeling lighter, grounded, and re-energised.

What to expect?

Daily science-led talks: Explore energy, motivation, and gut health with practical, jargon-free insights that truly work.
Restorative practices: Experience yin yoga & yoga nidra to awaken your body's natural healing wisdom and support deep, restful sleep.
Movement: Enjoy optional sunrise yoga meditation, bodyweight strength training, ocean dips, and unhurried walks.
Nourishing meals: Savour wholesome dishes paired with relaxed island living.
Reflection circle: Connect and share in a supportive space and even dance under the stars!
Take-home clarity: Leave with simple, sustainable steps to maintain balance and wellbeing in your daily life.
Guided nature walks: To move, unwind, and reconnect.

Who's it for?

For anyone ready to explore what’s felt unfamiliar or overwhelming. Whether it’s rebalancing your nervous system or uncovering root causes, this is your chance to finally get answers and make changes that feel natural and sustainable.

If you’ve been searching to understand why your energy dips or your gut feels unsettled, this blend of calming somatic practices and clear science will help you uncover the patterns and confidently choose your next steps forward.

Your body and mind in harmony

Experience from $1,350 per person

This all-inclusive retreat is thoughtfully designed to support nervous system balance, gut health, and your overall wellbeing.

Inclusions:

2 nights' stay in a serene jungle or ocean villa
Science-led talks on energy, gut health, and hormones
Daily gentle yoga and meditation to calm and restore
Wholesome, plant-forward meals made with gut-friendly ingredients
Evening connection circles and joyful dancing under the stars (optional)
Round-trip boat transfer from Mersing Jetty

Between sessions, embrace island life at your own pace; stroll through nature, take refreshing ocean swims, or indulge in optional extras like massages.

Your 3-Day Journey to Balance and Renewal

Day 1

Arrive and Embrace Stillness

Boat transfer from Mersing Jetty to Batu Batu at 9.30am
Welcome lunch
Opening circle and Science-led talk on Energy and Motivation: from wired to resilient energy
Gentle yin yoga and yoga nidra to calm the nervous system
Wholesome dinner and connection

Day 2

Reconnect with Your Body’s Natural Rhythms

Sunrise guided meditation
Bodyweight, strength and conditioning
Nutritious breakfast
Science-led talk on Gut and Nutrition: Understand your personal gut imbalances and fuel accordingly
Nutritious lunch
Free afternoon to rest or explore the island
Yin yoga and yoga nidra to tap into innate body wisdom
Restorative dinner and dance under the stars (optional)

Day 3

Renew, Reflect, and Integrate

Morning guided meditation and gentle yoga flow
Nutritious Breakfast
Session for Reflection - naming what matters now and committing to simple actions going forward
Nutritious lunch
Farewell & boat transfer to Mersing Jetty at either 12.30pm or 6.00pm

The Island Sanctuary

Batu Batu — Where Nature Restores You

Batu Batu is a serene eco-island retreat featuring 22 villas on Pulau Tengah, nestled within Malaysia’s Johor Marine Park. Surrounded by eight pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters, this enchanting island is a haven for wildlife, where juvenile reef sharks glide through the shallows and endangered sea turtles graze in lush seagrass meadows.

Crafted from local materials and inspired by simplicity, Batu Batu invites you to embrace slow living, warm comfort, and the space to truly breathe. Every visit directly supports vital marine restoration and biodiversity efforts led by Tengah Island Conservation. Here, a beautiful balance unfolds: nurturing your own wellbeing while contributing to the preservation of nature, which, in turn, quietly and generously gives back.

Retreat Hosts and Facilitators

Meet the Experts Guiding Your Retreat

Jo Brownlow

Functional Medicine Health Coach & Personal Trainer

Jo helps guests uncover the root causes of stress, fatigue, and imbalance. With expertise in functional medicine and personal training, she blends science-backed wellness strategies with compassionate guidance, empowering you to restore balance and vitality.

Specialities: Hormonal balance, gut health, stress management, lifestyle transformation

Camilla Knight

Yoga, Meditation, and Feminine Embodiment Guide

Camilla has been teaching yoga and meditation since 2012. She is passionate about empowering women to find inner peace and inspiration through life’s transitions. Her approach focuses on calming the nervous system by creating space in both the physical and emotional body through mindful movement, breath awareness, and guided meditation. Camilla is dedicated to facilitating safe, nurturing spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and with one another.

Pricing

Your Health and Wellness Journey from $1,350 per person

Early Bird Promo: 10% off if you book by 31 December

This all-inclusive rate covers accommodation, meals, health talks, yoga and wellness sessions, and transfers from Mersing, Malaysian SST, Marine Park Fees & Tourism Tax — everything you need for a deeply restorative island experience.

Limited to 25 guests. Cancellation 30 days, 80% back. Please bring your own yoga mat.

Submit Your Interest

Fill in your details and we’ll reach out.

Pulau Tengah, nestled within Johor’s protected Sultan Iskandar Marine Park in Malaysia, is a true hidden gem. This secluded island, which Batu Batu calls home, is a picture-perfect cliché of crystal-clear waters, lush greenery, white sandy beaches, and vibrant coral reefs.

Reservations on weekdays from 9am to 11pm: +60 17 755 5888

Front Office every day from 7am to 11pm: +60 17 755 0672

Mersing Representative for any enquiries as you travel to Mersing +60 17 755 4381

Join Our Newsletter