Our first Wellness City Guide is dedicated to Bali - island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces, warm & friendly people and a vibrant culture.
We are excited to share our favourite places to help you to experience Bali with a wellness touch.
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- Five Elements - As soon as you will arrive you will feel like entering another world. In peace and harmony with nature, remotedly nestled on the banks of the Ayung River, this exceptional place is an award-winning eco-conscious retreat deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Bali, making it a wellness sanctuary to embrace authentic Balinese Healing, Living Foods and Sacred Arts.
- COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali - a true ‘Retreat for Change’ with resident experts including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and residence dietician. The holistic, 360-degree approach offers signature massage therapies and beauty treatments. Nutritionally balanced cuisine and outdoor activities make the most of the Estate’s unique location.
- Bambu Inda - a radically distinctive boutique hotel, carefully curated by John and Cynthia Hardy. Eleven antique Javanese bridal homes were brought to Bali, restored, and decorated with the finest details. Now, Bambu Indah is available to travelers from around the world seeking unique experiences while being comforted by the luxury of a natural environment and service of an intimate hotel.
TO EAT
- Five Elements - As soon as you will arrive you will feel like entering another world. In peace and harmony with nature, remotedly nestled on the banks of the Ayung River, this exceptional place is an award-winning eco-conscious retreat deeply rooted in the ancient traditions of Bali, making it a wellness sanctuary to embrace authentic Balinese Healing, Living Foods and Sacred Arts.
- COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali - a true ‘Retreat for Change’ with resident experts including a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic doctor and residence dietician. The holistic, 360-degree approach offers signature massage therapies and beauty treatments. Nutritionally balanced cuisine and outdoor activities make the most of the Estate’s unique location.
- Bambu Inda - a radically distinctive boutique hotel, carefully curated by John and Cynthia Hardy. Eleven antique Javanese bridal homes were brought to Bali, restored, and decorated with the finest details. Now, Bambu Indah is available to travelers from around the world seeking unique experiences while being comforted by the luxury of a natural environment and service of an intimate hotel.TO EAT
- Moksa - a fully SENSUAL dining experience from exploding your taste buds with extraordinary food options, to opening your eyes in an ambience of raw elegance. Restaurant offers raw and cooked, vegetarian cuisine, organic wine, local coffees, teas and healthy elixirs. Concept from farm to table: the actual operational permaculture organic farm in direct proximity to the restaurant. - Alchemy - 100% raw vegan cafe & juice bar, organic health food store, and holistic clinic. The salad bar is where you will be spoiled for choice by an array of raw greens, fruits, cashew cheeses and salad dressings. Their raw chocolates, pies and cakes are so rich and smooth, it is hard to believe they are made without refined sugar, dairy or gluten.
- Clear Cafe - The food is simply delicious. A litany of smoothies, juices, and a variety of raw options for all three meals of day plus dessert make this a foodie’s paradise. Plenty of raw and cooked options. They also have a little shop out front called Clear Express that carries raw granola, superfoods such as goji berries and cacao powder, home made energy bars, a host of chocolate superfood concoctions and many other tasty treats.
- Bali Buda - The restaurant is cozy with a friendly atmosphere, and the diverse menu even hints that the lack of wifi will improve your dining experience. Many tasty juices and smoothies to pick from, a decent number of raw options, Bali Buddha is a great choice when you’re hankering for a healthy meal. You can also get raw cashew, sunflower seed and walnut mylk made and bottled on the spot.
- The Seeds of Life - Very popular for it’s raw vegan desserts, this place is off the charts for food innovation and attention to detail. Combines the elements of fun, flavor, vibrancy and integrity through Raw Living Foods. Mexican raw lasagna is the best in town. And you can’t leave the place without trying divine raw desserts.
- Cafe Organic - Cafe Organic is a Health food, vegetarian cafe serving Organic, Raw & Vegan locally farmed produce. This little place is absolutely delightful! They offer excellent organic breakfast, amazing juices, smoothies and coconut bowls.. All of the food is organic and amazingly presented… Café Organic support ethically run farms by sourcing locally produced organic goods and farming in the Café Organic Gardens. It is open till 4pm so do not miss your breakfast / brunch for a great start of the day!
TO SPA
- Wellness Retreat at Como Shambhala Estate Bali - as an award-winning Bali wellness resort, COMO Shambhala Estate takes a uniquely holistic approach. The pampering treatments of a conventional destination spa are woven into a personal Wellness Programme, allowing to us to provide a more complete, 360-degree experience closely tailored to your needs—with experts in different modalities, from yoga to Ayurveda.
- Fivelements, Puri Ahimsa - awarded wellness destination deeply rooted in the island’s ancient traditions. Holistic therapies are inspired by the Balinese way of life, which encourages one to nurture a greater harmony with spirit. Healing rituals include a combination of meditation, deep bodywork and prana energy, performed by talented healers. The spa offers traditional beauty rituals, sacred arts healing and Balinese blessing ceremonies.
- Karsa SPA in Ubud - Surrounded by the rice fields, tranquil setting away from the Ubud centre. This SPA is beautifully decorated with relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Intuitive massage (1,5 h) is a combination of different techniques such as: Balinese, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Lomi-Lomi, Shiatsu, and Reiki is our favourite massage and must try while staying in Ubud. Other SPA and beauty treatments and rituals available either.
- Radiantly Alive was founded by world-renowned yoga teacher, writer and Human Potential Coach, Daniel Aaron. He is part of many trainings at Radiantly Alive and teaching himself 2 classes per week. Yoga studio offers different yoga / pilates classes, some of them with playful touch as fly high yoga on the belts and yoga dance. If you want to add something new to your daily routine, try salsa dance class or acro yoga. If that’s not enough you can choose from various workshops and trainings organised at the studio.
- The Power of Now Oasis - located straight on the Sanur beach Eco friendly – Bamboo Yoga Studio offering yoga and meditation classes, yoga teacher training, yoga and meditation health retreats and holistic treatments. Traditionally constructed entirely from bamboo and inspired by the green turtle, our multi-purpose centre features an open plan design. Set in a tranquil garden among beautiful shady trees, in front of the beach yoga center provides a welcoming space for practice, relaxation and rejuvenation.
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We hope that this Bali Wellness City Guide by Retreats I Love will help you to explore new destination, nourish your body and mind and soak up the beauty of a new experience. Print it off and take it with you on your travels to discover some of our favourite places.
Or you can join Exotic Bali Escape organised by us which starts on the 19th of February, 2017. This getaway is special from the beginning to the end as it’s full of magic, beauty, harmony and authentic touch. It’s more than just a new destination, more than a holiday, it’s unforgettable lifetime experience…
Dates: 19th Feb - 01st March, 2017
Price: from 1989 GBP, 10 nights.
To find out more & to book Exotic Bali Retreat follow this link
TO YOGA / PILATES
In Ubud:
- Radiantly Alive was founded by world-renowned yoga teacher, writer and Human Potential Coach, Daniel Aaron. He is part of many trainings at Radiantly Alive and teaching himself 2 classes per week. Yoga studio offers different yoga / pilates classes, some of them with playful touch as fly high yoga on the belts and yoga dance. If you want to add something new to your daily routine, try salsa dance class or acro yoga. If that’s not enough you can choose from various workshops and trainings organised at the studio.
- The Yoga Barn - Located in the heart of Ubud, The Yoga Barn is SE Asia's full service yoga studio, holistic healing retreat center. Coupled with a spiritual vibe, The Yoga Barn is at once earthy and rustic, relaxing, friendly and unpretentious. Various classes and workshops available daily. The Yoga Barn also contains an established Holistic Healing center that includes, Ayurvedic Rejuvenation, Cleansing & Detox retreats, Sound Medicine, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Naturopathy and much, much more.
- Ubud Pilates - hidden away in Penestanan, small boutique studio provides an intimate, private and unique space. A secluded sanctuary for your mind, your body and your spirit.
In Sanur:
- The Power of Now Oasis - located straight on the Sanur beach Eco friendly – Bamboo Yoga Studio offering yoga and meditation classes, yoga teacher training, yoga and meditation health retreats and holistic treatments. Traditionally constructed entirely from bamboo and inspired by the green turtle, our multi-purpose centre features an open plan design. Set in a tranquil garden among beautiful shady trees, in front of the beach yoga center provides a welcoming space for practice, relaxation and rejuvenation. /
We hope that this Bali Wellness City Guide by Retreats I Love will help you to explore new destination, nourish your body and mind and soak up the beauty of a new experience. Print it off and take it with you on your travels to discover some of our favourite places.
Or you can join Exotic Bali Escape organised by us which starts on the 19th of February, 2017. This getaway is special from the beginning to the end as it’s full of magic, beauty, harmony and authentic touch. It’s more than just a new destination, more than a holiday, it’s unforgettable lifetime experience…
Dates: 19th Feb - 01st March, 2017
Price: from 1989 GBP, 10 nights.
To find out more & to book Exotic Bali Retreat follow this link
