7-Day Bali Wellness Escape: Yoga, Spa & Cultural Immersion

This retreat is hosted at Bodhi Leaf Wellness Resort, an eco-resort set in the Gianyar regency, about 50 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The property sits among rice fields and tropical gardens, with a pool, yoga shala, spa, and restaurant. The rooms are themed around the seven chakras, which is a nice detail—each one has its own color and energy. You're close enough to Ubud for day trips but far enough from the crowds to feel genuinely peaceful.

What makes this retreat distinct is the daily spa treatment. Every day you get to choose a 60-minute Balinese massage, hot stone massage, deep tissue, or Swedish massage, plus access to the herbal steam room, sauna, and cold plunge. This is on top of the yoga and meditation sessions, which include chakra balancing and nadi cleansing. The balance here is heavily weighted toward rest and restoration rather than intense physical practice.

The cultural immersion is a big part of the experience. The itinerary includes a visit to Tirta Empul, the holy water temple, where you can take part in a purification ceremony. There's also a class on making Balinese offerings, a stop at the Ulun Danu Temple, and a trip to a hidden waterfall. At Keliki Village, you'll try your hand at traditional painting, and there's a private cooking class where you learn to make a few Balinese dishes. These aren't optional add-ons—they're built into the week.

The food is another highlight. Meals come from the resort's own organic farm, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options at every meal. Breakfast is a buffet, and dinner is served on arrival day only, with breakfast on departure day. If you choose a fasting detox, they swap meals for green juices and healing elixirs. The general approach is fresh, healthy, and generous, without being preachy about it.

Your host is Putu, a Balinese wellness facilitator who has run the resort for over a decade and has worked in the United States. He's hands-on, warm, and genuinely invested in making sure guests are looked after. He's the kind of host who remembers your name and checks in on how you're feeling.

What's included

- Airport Pickup & Drop-off - 6 nights accommodation - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals - Water, tea, coffee served throughout the day - Welcome drink - Transportation during the retreat (as per itinerary) - Daily Spa Treatment of Choice (1X per Day) - Chakra Balancing & Nadi Cleansing - Cooking class - Free excursions to sites of interest - Pre and post retreat support from our team - Luggage storage - Parking - Wifi connection

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary