My Amazing Experience in Ubud with Rory Kinsella and Sober Yoga Girl, Alexandra McRobert
By Bev Webber
Pictured Above (left to right): Alexandra McRobert, Bev Webber and Rory Kinsella in Ubud, Bali
My name is Bev, and I have been alcohol free for nearly two and a half years. I joined Rory Kinsella’s Wise Monkey Way group in January of 2022, as I wanted to moderate my wine intake. Soon, however, I realised that I couldn’t moderate. Through such practices as meditating two times per day, listening to podcasts, reading quit lit books, exercising, eating healthy food, practicing yoga, and connecting regularly with my Wise Monkey group, I am very grateful to say that I remain free from alcohol.
This September, I decided to travel to Bali to participate in a meditation and yoga retreat with Rory Kinsella and Alex McRobert. Flying to Ubud was very exciting for me, but it was also way out of my comfort zone! I was the only retreat guest from New Zealand, and I hadn’t met the participants before --other than four ladies that I knew from Zoom meetings. Nevertheless, we very quickly became a close-knit team, as we shared our stories and life experiences with one another. I came away with many new best friends forever (BFFs)!
We enjoyed many amazing experiences during the week. For me, the highlights were Alex’s daily yoga classes, twice daily meditations with Rory, Kirtan sessions, a mala beads workshop, a village outing, and lunch. I also loved receiving regular massages and participating in the closing ceremony, as well as dancing.
Twenty-four hours before I left New Zealand to fly to Bali, I had learned that Alex had just released her book Sober Yoga Girl. So, I downloaded the book onto my husband’s Kindle to read on the plane ride over! I binge-read it, and afterwards, meeting Alex in person was overwhelming and amazing! I have so much love and respect for her, and I’m in awe of what she has achieved in her young life already! I am her No. 1 Fan in New Zealand!
Pictured Above (left to right): Alexandra McRobert with Bev Webber, who is holding a copy of Alexandra’s book, Sober Yoga Girl.
I‘m so excited to continue to read the beautiful Mindful Life Magazine and listen to Alex’s Sober Yoga Girl podcasts!
With Gratitude and Love,
Bev
Are you interested in participating in the retreat that is described in this experience? If so, Alexandra and Rory are offering it again this May! Find out more by visiting the following link!: Wise Monkey Way and Sober Yoga Girl Bali Retreat 2025