Bali RETREATS HOTLIST 2017

Thinking about a retreat in Bali?


It’s all too easy to let our fitness and health routine slide. But the reality is if we don’t put ourselves first, we could be heading for a trainwreck. Thankfully, wellness retreats are having a moment  – especially on the island of Bali where there are so many inspiring options. So whether you’re craving a wellness weekender, a rustic getaway, a luxury yoga retreat, or a serious cleanse to get you back on track, here’s our tried and tested recommendations for 2017.

 

THE FIVE-STAR YOGI



When luxury calls, Como Shambhala Estate is Bali’s most esteemed wellness destination. Simply put; facilities, programs, and treatments are first class. Check into a Retreat Villa and hand your being over to their team of TCM, Ayurveda and yoga experts – you’re in good hands!

 

Como Shambhala yoga
Como Shambhala esteemed wellness destination

 

 

THE VEGAN TRAVELER 

 

Fivelements is a wellness sanctuary with elegant riverside villa, sustainable facilities, and 100% plant-based cuisine. Explore healing and detox retreats and experience spiritual treatments bestowed by Balinese healers including fire ceremonies and water blessings.

 

Fivelements wellness sanctuary
Fivelements is a wellness sanctuary with sustainable facilities.

 

 

THE AYURVEDA DEVOTEE  

 

When you seek a retreat that feels nourishing and grounding then a Panchakarma detox at Oneworld Ayurveda is for you. Offering gorgeous accommodation and wellness facilities, your program consists of daily consultations with the Ayurvedic doctors, twice-daily nurturing treatments and meals tailored to your dosha. A Panchakarma is a life-changing experience for many!

 

Oneworld ayurveda Bali
Oneworld Ayurveda

 

 

THE LUXURY SPA-GOER 

 

Why not add on a healing retreat with your luxury pool villa when staying at the Four Seasons Sayan. It’s five-star service all the way, their treatments are some of the finest on the island – sublime! Book in for a sacred nap while you’re there, trust us.

 

Four Seasons Resort, Sayan, Bali
A healing retreat at the Four Seasons Sayan

 

 

THE BOHO-CHIC

 

Down-to earth Desa Seni is where you stay in traditional houses set around organic gardens, a salt water pool and yoga shalas.  Stretch your limbs, juice cleanse and chant with like-minded souls from all around the world.

Desa Seni traditional accommodation
Desa Seni’s traditional houses

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL SEEKER

 

 

Oneworld Retreats is an affordable destination that appeals to those who seek quality yoga, ricefield walks and temple visits. There’s an optional silent day with a highpoint, their Chakra Dhara – one of the best treatments In Bali.

 

Oneworld Retreats
Oneworld Retreats quality yoga

 

 

 THE JUNGLE DETOX

 

Explore programs including ‘Sleep’, ‘Silence’, and  ‘Quit Smoking’ at the newly launched Svarga Loka Resort. This retreat houses a detox clinic and riverside spa with unique experiences including kundalini yoga and full moon meditations.

 

Svarga Loka riverside spa
Svarga Loka Resort riverside spa

 

 

THE URBAN DETOX

 

Peppers Seminyak is a boutique resort that works when you want to be nearby the beach and Seminyak’s glitz and glamour. Your juice detox programs can be enhanced by resident consultants, and fitness experts and medi-spa services.

 

Peppers Seminyak is a boutique resort
Peppers Seminyak a boutique resort

 

 

THE SURF GODDESS (or GOD)

 

Located in Canggu, this is one for the girls. Enjoy learning to surf, sunset yoga, healthy meals and day trips to local sites. Perfect for solo travellers, mothers and daughters and time with the girls.

 

learning to surf, sunset yoga, healthy meals and day trips to local sites
THE SURF GODDESS or GOD

 

 

A FAMILY RETREAT

Set on a black sand beach in Sanur, Hotel Komune appeals to those who like to mix up their yoga with surf, spa – with a sunset beer! Their healthy cuisine and spa are nicely affordable and why not bring the entire family – the kids club is epic.

Insider tip: with HOTEL KOMUNE you can bring the kids (their kids’ club is epic).

 

Hotel Komune Sanur Bali
Hotel Komune also has a great fitness area

 

 

CELEBRITY FACILITATORS

 

You can also bliss out in Bali with these celebrity-led retreats which regularly pop up on the retreat schedule. Popular are Amanda’s www.amandajanelife.com yoga and nutrition retreats. Australia’s best selling yoga author, Jessie Chapman of https://radianceretreats.com hosts a yoga and spa retreat and Sunset Pilates is about to launch a series of Pilates retreats – we can hardly wait!

 

Jessie Chapman hosts a yoga and spa retreat
Australia’s best selling yoga author, Jessie Chapman

 

 

BECOME A YOGA TEACHER  – at a retreat!

THE SHALA BALI is a retreat destination that also offers the opportunity to become a yoga teacher. Sleep in beautifully appointed villas with organic gardens, an infinity pool and Ayurvedic spa.

THE SHALA BALI is a retreat destination
Become a yoga teacher – at a retreat!

 

 

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