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Bali Botanica Day Spa Yoga Retreats
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01. Ubud a Retreat in The Heart of Bali's Cultural Center ( 6 Days ) |
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''Escape the World'' for 6 days and 5 nights
General Information
Escape the world retreat is designed for anyone desiring to
touch basis with the self, practice daily meditation and soft yoga
while enjoying an unusual and relaxing Balinese vacation.
Well balanced meals, dedicated time for the soul and
well planned activities discovering other aspects of the
Balinese culture are without doubt essential elements to eliminate
accumulated stress and reconnect the spirit to the body.
This program is enjoyed by beginners and intermediate yogis.
THE YOGA
Ashtanga Yoga, combined with Hatta and Iyengar
The meditation and yoga sessions are a soft approach
to what may become part one's daily life, through meditation and yoga,
people from around the world and of all level of society have reached
incredible results in balancing the body, mind and spirit therefore
staying more focus and in control over life's daily events.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Zen Bali Retreat
The ten bedrooms Holistic Retreat is located 1.5 km from the heart
of Ubud in Bali. Bordered to the west by a small creek the eco-friendly retreat is surrounded by jungle and rice fields. The centre offers 2 swimming pools, dinning room, Spa and a 100 sq. meter Yoga studio open to nature.
Each rooms are air conditioned, has its own terrace with garden view,
mini-bar, bathtub and shower. Comfortable yet un-pretentious.
For our guests’ ultimate serenity, children under 14
are not permitted at the retreat.
MEALS
Most meals are served at the retreat
SPA TREATMENTS
Part of escaping the world consist of letting our therapists treating your
body with three different treatments.
The Spa treatments schedule below may be altered
in order to accommodate the needs of each participant.
BRIEF PROGRAM ITINERARY - ALL INCLUSIVE
(For your ultimate satisfaction, all activities are optional)
Day 1
Transfer to Zen Bali Retreat, Ubud. From the airport or anywhere in South Bali by private car and responsible driver.
Late Afternoon. Meditation and Retreat Debriefing
Dinner
Evening meditation and purification ritual after dinner, we will be taking you to Tirta Empul, Bali's most sacred spring pools for a purification ritual. This mystical place is visited by Balinese from all over the island, a local mangku (priest) will carry out the prayers, it is an exceptional way to begin the holistic retreat.
Day 2
07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hours
Breakfast - Relax for the rest of the morning and get familiar with the area.
Spa Treatments of the day - You can choose between:
Herbal Aromatic Facial - 1 hour
This age-old treatment softens, moisturizes and firms the skin while promoting new cell growth. First we apply a refreshing cleanser followed by a peeling and exfoliation treatment using a natural herbal scrub. Next, a face, neck and shoulder massages with a steam treatment followed by manual extraction. Then, as we apply a facemask relax deeply for 15 minutes while it does its wonderful work! The treatment concludes with an application of refreshing iced towel and moisturizing cream. OR
Bali Botanica Herbal Massage - 1 hour 15 minutes
bali botanica herbal massage is based on Ayurvedic principles, and uses warm oil and professional hands to balance the chakras, the key energy points in your body.
17:00 - Evening meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner and Kecak Dance
Good night and sweet dream!
Day 3
Experiencing a day in silence (Optional)
Today is a day for contemplation and to concentrate on your inner self. Silence help reaching a different level of consciousness and a better understanding of the self. The results are usually very enlightening and can be amazing.
07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hours
Spa Treatments of the day
Ayurvedic Chakra Dhara Massage - 2 ½ hour
Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest healing therapy. It is a holistic science that is more three thousand years old and focuses on health prevention longevity and natural healing. An important part of the Ayurveda massage is called ''Chakra Dhara'' which consists of dripping warm herbal oil on the chakras (key energy points) in order to balance the energy flow and purify the body, mind and spirit. The therapist skillfully treats your body with an array of repetitive and slow movements such as kneading, squeezing and rubbing, resulting in the elimination of toxins and other organ's impurities. The results are unbelievably good!
Lunch - Today, enjoy the privacy of your own table and in silence!
17:00 Evening meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner - Candlelight dinner served at your room's balcony
Day 4
Silence remains until breakfast
05:00 - Departure for Gunung Batur -
Bali's most spectacular volcano driving time +/- 45 minutes
06:00 - Meditation and yoga program with a splendid view of the sunrise on the Volcano Batur
08:00 - Breakfast and End of silence
Return to Ubud Optional cycling experience 22 km of downhill bicycle tour with Balinese discoveries!
Lunch and visit of the Ubud Botanica Garden
Spa Treatments of the day
Mandi Lulur Floral Bath - 1hour 45 minutes
This17th century Javanese royal treatment will make you feel on top of the world! Mandi lulur is the luxurious pre-wedding ritual of Indonesian women. This treatment moisturizes and restores the natural PH balance of your skin. It begins with a traditional body massage, which is followed by a body scrub to exfoliate dead cells using a mixture of turmeric, sandalwood and rice powder to exfoliate dead cells. Then, yoghurt is applied to refresh and open the pores of your skin. The treatment ends with a fragrant blossom bath. OR
Manicure and Pedicure
This treatment includes a hand/feet bath, nails sculpting, cuticle treatment, hand/feet and lower arms/legs massage.
17:00 - Meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner
Day 5
07:00 - Meditation and yoga class
Breakfast - Morning activity - Walking the rice fields of Bali
Lunch and visit of the Ubud Botanica Garden
Free afternoon
16:00 meditation and restorative yoga
Sunset Cocktail
Last Dinner
Day 6
Meditation and yoga class
Breakfast
Balinese Offering Class
The ritual of presenting offerings to the Gods is an integral part of the daily life for every Balinese. This interesting class is to help you understand the construction of the simplest offering and to explain the meaning behind the ritual.
Closing Ceremony
End of the program
Transfer to your next destination
02. Payangan a Mountain Retreat for Couples Only ( 6 Days ) |
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''Escape the World'' for 6 days and 5 nights
General Information
This program is designed for couples desiring to touch basis with the each others self.
Practice daily meditation and soft yoga while enjoying an unusual and relaxing Balinese vacation.The combination of yoga, body-rejuvenating Spa treatments, well balanced meals, dedicated time for the soul and planned activities discovering other aspects of Balinese culture are essential elements to eliminate accumulated stress and reconnect the spirit to the body. Ashtanga Yoga, combined with Hatta and Iyengar is taught by Iyan Yaspriana.
This program is enjoyed by beginners and intermediate yogis.
PROGRAM ITINARARY
Day 1
Transfer to Payangan from south or central Bali - early afternoon
Tour of the property
17:00 - Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hour
Dinner
Day 2
06:00 Morning wake up
06:30 Blessing ceremony and Balinese ritual by local priest
07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hours
The meditation and yoga introduction programs are a soft approach to what may become part one’s daily life, through meditation and yoga, people from around the world and of all level of society have reached incredible results in balancing the body, mind and spirit therefore staying more focus and in control over life’s daily events.
09:15 Breakfast
Relax for the rest of the morning and get familiar with the area.
Lunch
Body Treatments - Signature Herbal Massage – 1 hour 15 minutes
Bali botanica herbal massage is based on Ayurvedic principles, and uses warm oil and professional hands to balance the chakras, the key energy points in your body.
17:00 - Evening meditation and restorative yoga
19:30 Dinner
20:30 – Lecture I – The true benefits of yoga and meditation
Day 3
Experiencing a day in silence
Today is a day to concentrate on your inner self; silence will help you reach a different level of consciousness and a better understanding of yourself. The results are usually very enlightening and can be amazing.
06:30 Morning wake up
07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hours
09:15 Breakfast
Body Treatments - Ayurveda massage Chakra Dhara - 2 ½ hour
Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest healing therapy. It is a holistic science that is more three thousand years old and focuses on health prevention longevity and natural healing.
Ayurveda massage is performed with respect to the unique personal pattern of the mind, body and soul so they can resume in harmony once again with the universe. An important part of the Ayurveda massage is called ‘’Chakra Dhara’’ which consists of dripping warm herbal oil on the chakras (key energy points) in order to balance the energy flow and purify the body, mind and spirit.
The therapist skillfully treats your body with an array of repetitive and slow movements such as kneading, squeezing and rubbing, resulting in the elimination of toxins and other organ’s impurities. Approximately one liter of warm herbal oil is used in this treatment.
Lunch
17:00 Evening meditation and restorative yoga
19:15 Dinner
Day 4
05:00 – Wake up
05:20 - Departure for Gunung (volcano) Batur – Bali’s most spectacular volcano
6:00 - Meditation and yoga program with a splendid view of the sunrise on the Volcano Batur
08:00 – Breakfast
09:00 - Optional - Cycling experience to Ubud ( downhill almost all the way )
2:30 - Lunch at Ubud Botanical Garden. Followed by a visit of the garden
14:00 - Return to Payangan
17:00 - Meditation and restorative yoga
19:15 Dinner
20:00 – Lecture II - by Rick Pursell
Rick is an experienced spiritual counsellor, has lectured extensively and is excellent at problem solving; he is understanding by nature and a compassionate guide. He brings his wealth of experience to Bali in order to help and guide those who seek more than the mundane from their lives.
Day 5
06:30 - Morning wake up
07:00 - Meditation and yoga class
09:15 - Breakfast
Morning activity - Walking the rice fields of Bali and Balinese discoveries
Body Treatment - Ayurvedic Shirodara – 45 minutes
Shirodara is a treatment used by Indian yogis to enhance self-awareness. At bali botanica, Ayurvedic restores calm and vital balance to the mind and the nervous system, correcting imbalances of the senses. The treatment is also believed to reduce insomnia.
Shirodara begins and ends with a face, neck and scalp massage. Once you are totally relaxed, our therapist takes up to 25 minutes to pour 3 litres of warm herbal oil in even, continuous stream over the 6th chakra point in the centre of your forehead, better known as your “third eye”.
In this liberated state you may meditate deeply or simply abandon yourself to sensation.
Lunch
16:00 meditation and restorative yoga
18:00 Sunset cocktail
19:00 Last dinner celebration
Day 6
06:30 Morning wake up
07:00 Meditation and yoga class
Breakfast
Balinese Offering Class
The ritual of presenting offerings to the Gods is an integral part of the daily life for every Balinese. This interesting class is to help you understand the construction of the simplest offering and to explain the meaning behind the ritual.
Closing ritual
End of the program
Transfer to your next destination in south or central Bali
03. North Coast a Retreat by The Sea ( 6 Days ) |
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''Escape the World'' for 6 days and 5 nights
General Information
Escape the world retreat is designed for anyone desiring to touch basis with the self, practice daily meditation and soft yoga while enjoying an unusual and relaxing Balinese vacation.
The combination of yoga, body-rejuvenating Spa treatments, well balanced meals, dedicated time for the soul and planned activities discovering other aspects of Balinese culture are essential elements to eliminate accumulated stress and reconnect the spirit to the body.
Ashtanga Yoga, combined with Hatta and Iyengar is taught by Iyan Yaspriyana.
This program is enjoyed by beginners and intermediate yogis
PROGRAM ITINARARY
Day 1
Transfer from the southern part of Bali to Gaia-Oasis.
We will be meeting you at your hotel between 10:30 and 11:00.
The road to Gaia-Oasis is spectacular. The first stop will allow you to see the magnificent rice terraces of Tegalalang from there we will be having lunch in Kintamani, home of the spectacular volcano Batur.
By mid afternoon, we will reach Tejakula.
On arrival
There is a walk of approximately 500 meters to reach the center (we will take care of your luggage!)
It is the passage to peacefulness.
Following your registration, we will give you a tour of the property.
After you have settled into your accommodation we provide a personal consultation and an individual program plan for the length of your journey with us. We encourage you to at home and want you to experience and enjoy all we have to offer.
Evening meditation and restorative yoga start at 17:30
Dinner
Day 2
06:45 Ritual of Blessing Ceremony performed by a Balinese Mangku (priest) at Gaia's private temple
Yoga and Meditation program - 1½ hours
The meditation and yoga introduction programs are a soft approach to what may become part one's daily life, through meditation and yoga, people from around the world and of all level of society have reached incredible results in balancing the body, mind and spirit therefore staying more focus and in control over life's daily events.
Breakfast
Relax for the rest of the morning and get familiar with the area.
Lunch
Afternoon Body Treatments - You can choose between:
French Seaweed Facial - 1 hour
First your face, neck and décolletage are thoroughly cleansed by gentle massaging with an organic soap to increase circulation. An exfoliating scrub to rid your skin of impurities follows this. Next, we use a peel to remove dead cells. Then a rich, moisturising masque is applied to nourish the epidermis, it is left approximately 10 minutes to be absorbed by your skin.
While the masque works its magic our therapist massages your head, neck and shoulders.
Finally, the masque is removed and an iced towel refreshes your skin before we apply the final magic touch! OR
Traditional body massage - 1 hour 30 minutes
Evening meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner
Day 3
Experiencing a day in silence (Optional)
Today is a day to concentrate on your inner self; silence will help you to reach a different level of consciousness and a better understanding of yourself. The results are usually very enlightening and can be amazing.
07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 1½ hours
Breakfast
Following breakfast, some of you will enjoy the Ayurveda experience and some will enjoy after lunch.
Body Treatments
Ayurveda is believed to be the oldest healing therapy. It is a holistic science that is more than five thousand years old and focuses on illness prevention, longevity and natural healing.
Ayurveda massage is performed with respect to the unique personal pattern of the mind, body and soul so they can resume in harmony once again with the universe. An important part of the Ayurveda massage is called ''Chakra Dhara'' which consists of dripping warm herbal oil on the chakras (key energy points) in order to balance the energy flow and purify the body, mind and spirit.
The therapist skillfully treats your body with an array of repetitive and slow movements such as kneading, squeezing and rubbing, resulting in the elimination of toxins and other organ's impurities. Approximately one liter of warm herbal oil is used in this treatment. The results are unbelievable good!
Lunch
Evening meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner
Day 4
05:30 - Sunrise with the dolphins - Getting up early is well worth it when it is to meet the dolphins of Bali's North coast.
08:00 - Return to Gaia-Oasis
Breakfast
Balinese Offering Class
The ritual of presenting offerings to the Gods is an integral part of the daily life for every Balinese. This interesting class is to help you understand the construction of the simplest offering and to explain the meaning behind the ritual.
Body Treatment - You can choose between:
Traditional Body Massage - 1 hour
Take three deep breaths, relax and let us work on your body. Acupressure, deep tissue, and traditional body massage.
Manicure or Pedicure
This treatment includes a hand/feet bath, nails sculpting, cuticle treatment, hand/feet and lower arms/legs massage.
Candlelight meditation and restorative yoga
Dinner
Day 5
06:00 - Wake to soothing music
Meditation and yoga class
Breakfast
A walk is organized for you to discover the modest village of Tejakula
Lunch
Free afternoon
16:00 meditation and restorative yoga
Sunset cocktail
Dinner
Day 6
Meditation and yoga class
Breakfast
Departure from Gaia Oasis
Your first stop is a visit of Vihara Buddhist temple and monastery, the only Theravada monastery in Bali. Then enjoy a panoramic walk through the hills taking you the famous Holy Hot Spring ''Air Panas'' located in a luxuriant and calm jungle.
The temperature of the hot spring water is a very pleasant 38 degrees. The local Balinese believe that these springs have healing powers. Scenic drive through the Central Mountains to the Bali Sea Numerous photo stops are possible along the way. Buyan and Tamblingan are particularly scenic lakes. Pass by coffee, clove and cacao plantations See amazing rice terraces
Spectacular drive to the town of Bedugul (1400M above sea level) Pause at the famous Bedugul Market (fruits, vegetables, flowers, bonsai, crafts, etc.) where you have a little time to shop.
Lunch
Visit of Pura Ulun Danau Bratan, one of Bali's most famous temples
End of the journey… we will take you to your next destination.
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