10 Best Wellness Retreats in Bali

By Robin Salvador @vinzsalvador23

Bali is one of the top destinations in Asia that's perfect for those looking to renew their spirit and enhance wellness in their being. Known as the "Island of the Gods," this city in Indonesia is also a popular "travel, eat, pray and love" destination where people can find beautiful and diverse landscape ranging from tropical forests to beautiful coasts and amazing beaches. To know more information about this, click here. In this article, we will talk about 10 best wellness retreats in Bali that you may want to add in your travel bucket list.

For your ultimate Bali retreat, it's great to celebrate a spa holiday in The Yoga Barn. As a center for wellness and healing, it is a small rustic resort where guests can enjoy guests a relaxing and inspiring environment. Located in the town of Ubud in 2007, The Yoga Barn was founded for the sole purpose of bringing together community and giving back to the island of Bali. Every day, professional instructors hold classes of yoga, dance, detox methods, meditation and so much more. There's also a juice bar and garden café for people to unwind.

The Chillhouse provides its guests with a good introduction of the traditional Balinese culture and lifestyle. In terms of biking, surfing, and yoga. If you're into healing your body through sports, this is the perfect place to go. There are also surfing lessons offered for both beginners and experts alike. This establishment was launched in 2005 and was one of the first ever accommodation in Canggu, now Bali's hip hop spot.

In the town of Puri Ahimsa, you can find the Fivelements resort where you can spend days long of healing journey. Their program aims to co-create a trusting connection and gently guide guests with useful life tools to return home with. It's a serene sanctuary that is deeply rooted still to the sacred arts and Balinese healing. Embarking on a retreat in Fivelements will make you find new ways to cultivate peace, strengthen your inner power and deepen your connection with others. Watch out for a tranquil atmosphere that is integrated with nature.

If you desire a place for meditation, then Bali Silent Retreat is a must-visit. Located just outside the small village of Mongan, this wellness place believes in healing through silent self-reflection. You can design your schedule and complete your stay practicing meditation, yoga, and trips to the natural hot springs. Inside, there's a restorative feeling and you're able to reconnect with your inner voice in profound peace. If you have more time to schedule and plan your trip, it would be best to drop by during a new or full moon. At this time of the year, you'll be lucky to participate in their magical fire healing ceremonies. It would be quite interesting to experience, too.

Made simply for relaxation, this wellness retreat location houses a tropical garden, spa centers, and everything you need for a quiet vacation. The good thing is that you can customize your retreat as Nuala Retreat encourages having a personalized one. This is organized based on the philosophies of their founder, so that each guest would have his or her own restorative space to rejuvenate and flourish.

If you love the combination of music and massage, Bali Mountain Retreat would be heaven on earth. It plays traditional Balinese music and guests would be able to appreciate different workshops in guitar, songwriting, and singing as well. It's a different type of retreat from the usual spa, yoga and meditation centers, so your trip here can be more unique and you can bring back awesome memories from your stay. What's more, Bali Mountain Retreat is situated in a traditional area of the central Bali mountains. Guests will be revitalized feeling and breathing fresh mountain air and enjoy walking through the terraced rice fields or into the forest to a sacred Hindu temple.

As the name of this wellness retreat implies, this place can turn you into a "surf goddess." Their motto? Relax, surf, eat and repeat! Surf Goddess Retreat offers lessons that teach about surfing, using the paddle board, yoga and meditation. Customers are mostly women so you also have the opportunity to meet new friends and chat with other women in need of a retreat in Bali. There is also an emerald pool when you can dip while looking over the quiet pavilions. You will end up with a well-sparked spirit and leave feeling totally refreshed.

Another resort for women is an award-winning resort called Escape Haven. What's notable about this place is that they run a charity named "Creating Futures Foundation (CFF)." With this in place, children of Bali can get a chance to hone their skills with the help of innovative educational systems towards a better future. Escape Haven in Bali is a luxury woman's retreat. They offer exquisite packages to suit and satisfy every woman's need to unwind from the daily stresses of life. The result is a recharged mind, body, and soul in paradise. Simply relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the landscape.

Located in Canggu, the Desa Seni is a village resort where you can have a nice vacation with your family. Here you will find a great collection of antique wooden Indonesian homes. The owners have renovated the space and turned them into a collection of unique guest buildings. Desa Seni offer reflexology and soothing spa treatments. They also specialize in teaching yoga classes and meditation as they welcome guests to the Kula (community). You can either join individual classes and choose your own schedule per day or attend a group retreat, workshop or field trip organized throughout the year.

If you're looking for a wellness retreat to boost your fitness regime, there's no other place to go than IN2U. It caters to fitness junkies as well as guests who are open to push their limits. It's not a boot camp though but it's more extreme than other wellness retreats in Bali. Expect to experience more strenuous activities than yoga, such as paddle boarding, surfing, white water rafting, snorkeling, canoeing. Either come alone or invite a friend who's game to experience activities to improve health and wellness. Take part in their guided tours, daily yoga classes with a variety of styles, and healing services designed to assist you heal your body. Don't worry, after a long and tiring day, you can still rest and relax with a spa treatment.

There's no doubt that Bali is one of the best spots to have or host your retreat. The quality of wellness packages and facilities in these top resorts are top-notch and world class. Here, you can get yourself pampered as you refresh, revive, and flourish over a vacation. It's no surprise that people from all over the world visit this place for healing, pampering and self-discovery. Plan your adventure for a spiritual journey which includes culture and nature activities and consider booking a trip to Bali now!