5 Day Ayurvedic Wellness Retreat with Yoga and Spa in Bali

The retreat is centred on Ayurveda, the traditional Indian system of medicine, and applies it practically. On arrival you complete a questionnaire and consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner, who assesses your physical, emotional, and spiritual constitution. From that you get suggested daily activities for your stay, although everything is optional and you can dip in and out of the schedule.

Each day includes access to the full yoga and meditation programme, with multiple classes you can choose from. Two 90-minute Ayurvedic spa treatments are part of the package, and additional treatments can be booked if you want more. There is also the option of an Ayurvedic cooking class or a beauty care making class, where you learn to prepare meals and natural skincare products using Ayurvedic principles.

A genuine highlight is the Melukat session on day two, a Balinese purification ritual led by a local shaman at the resort's temple. The included cultural activities take you beyond the resort: a guided walk through rice fields ending at the famous Tanah Lot temple at sunset, and a bike ride through neighbouring villages.

The resort itself is a boutique property set in lush gardens, and operates only about a 20-minute drive from both Ubud and Denpasar, so it is possible to head out to explore. Guests have rated the experience around 4.5 out of 5 across more than a hundred reviews, with particular praise for the staff's hospitality and the quality of the yoga teaching, notably with Jane and the other resident teachers.

It is worth noting that the property also runs as a hotel, and some guests mentioned it took a day to tell the hotel guests and retreat guests apart. The yoga shala can get very hot at certain times of year, so come prepared with sunscreen and mosquito repellent, and perhaps a mat of your own.

What's included

- Airport pickup from Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) - 4 nights accommodation in a private villa with open-air bathroom - 3 daily meals at the on-site restaurant - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily yoga and meditation classes (full access) - Morning and afternoon yoga sessions each day - Ayurvedic consultation and personal schedule recommendation - Two 90-minute Ayurvedic spa treatments - Ayurvedic cooking class OR beauty care making class - Guided walking tour to Tanah Lot temple - Cycling tour through neighbouring villages - Melukat purification ceremony with a Balinese shaman (Day 2) - Access to two communal swimming pools - Complimentary wifi and use of facilities - Free cancellation up to 1 day before arrival

What's not included

- International flights - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional spa treatments and activities not listed - Transfer for optional day trips not listed