8-Day Ayurvedic Wellness & Stress Relief Retreat in Ubud, Bali

This retreat runs for eight days and seven nights at the Adiwana Resort Jembawan, a boutique wellness hotel right in Ubud's center. The property itself is a key part of the experience: think manicured Balinese gardens, two infinity pools that overlook the jungle, and two open-sided yoga pavilions where classes happen each morning. The design is clean-lined and modern, with local art on the walls and plenty of natural light—a calm, uncluttered base for a week of doing very little.

Each day is structured around a single morning yoga and meditation class, leaving the rest of the day open for treatments, pool time, or wandering into Ubud. There are scheduled treatments on most afternoons and evenings, and the full list is impressive: two Abhyanga oil massages, two Shirodhara treatments, two herbal steam baths, a Balinese boreh ritual, a full chakra massage, a leg and foot massage, a head and neck massage, a herbal bath, a compress massage, a fruit massage, a head treatment with medicated paste, an Ayurvedic facial, and more. That's 17 treatments across eight days, which means you'll rarely have an empty slot.

The two excursions are a nice counterpoint to all the lying down—you choose between a half-day tour of the local area or a Balinese cooking class, and you pick which at reception. It's a chance to see a bit of Ubud's culture and countryside. There's also plenty of unstructured time, so you can nap, read by the pool, or walk the short distance into town to browse the markets or visit a temple.

The food is a highlight in itself. All meals are included—breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea—and everything is plant-based. The chefs cook hearty, flavorful dishes that don't feel like a compromise. Dietary requirements are accommodated across the board, from gluten-free to vegan to raw. You'll start with a welcome drink and a fruit basket in your room, and meals are served in the resort's restaurant, which overlooks the gardens and pools.

Hosted by the resort's own team, the retreat is led by Balinese yoga teacher Adi Gunawan, who teaches Ashtanga and Hatha. His classes are accessible to all levels, and his teaching is grounded in the rhythms of nature and Ayurvedic principles. With the wellness consultation on day one, the treatments are adapted to your specific needs, making this a truly personalized week.

What's included

- 7 nights luxurious accommodation at Adiwana Resort Jembawan - 3 daily plant-based meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus afternoon tea - Daily morning yoga and meditation classes - Wellness consultation with Ayurvedic practitioner - 17 Ayurvedic treatments as per itinerary - 2 excursions (half-day tour or cooking class) - Welcome drink and fruit basket - Free airport pickup and drop-off - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Free Wi-Fi, parking, and use of resort facilities (pools, yoga pavilions)

What's not included

- Flights - Visa fees - Travel insurance - Additional treatments or activities not listed - Personal expenses and souvenirs