Escape the World Retreat General Information
Well balanced meals, dedicated time for nourishing the soul and well planned activities to discover aspects of the Balinese culture are without doubt essential elements for eliminating accumulated stress and reconnecting the spirit to the body.
This program is enjoyed by beginners and intermediate yogis
The Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga, combined with Hatha and Iyengar
The meditation and yoga sessions are a soft approach to what may become part of one's daily life. Through meditation and yoga, people from around the world and all levels of society have reached incredible results in balancing the body, mind and spirit therefore achieving more focus and in control over life's daily events.
All Inclusive Retreat
- Transportation from / to Airport / South Bali
- 5 nights of comfortable accommodation
- 15 well prepared meals
- 5 morning meditation and yoga - 2 h
- 4 evening restorative yoga – 1.5 hour
- 2 Spa Treatments
- Purification Ritual and Blessing Ceremony
- Balinese Offering class and ritual
- Yoga with a view of Batur Volcano
- Bicycle excursion (Optional)
- Guided rice field walk
- Government tax and service
PROGRAM ITINERARY
Day 1
- Transfer to ONEWORLD retreats at Kumara, Ubud From the airport or anywhere in South Bali
- 17:30 Retreat orientation and meditation
- Dinner
- Lecture - The rituals of Bali
Day 2
- 07:00 Yoga and Meditation program - 2 hours
- Breakfast
- Relax for the rest of the morning and familiarize yourself with your surroundings
- Spa Treatments of the day
- You can choose between:
Herbal Aromatic Facial - 1 hour
This age-old treatment softens, moisturizes and firms the skin, promoting new cell growth. First a refreshing cleanser is applied, followed by a peeling and exfoliation treatment using a natural herbal scrub. Next, a face, neck and shoulder massage with a steam treatment followed by manual extraction. After the application of a facemask you can relax deeply for 15 minutes while it does its wonderful work! The treatment concludes with an application of a refreshing iced towel and moisturizing cream.
OR
Herbal Massage - 1 hour 15 minutes
Our 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.
- 17:30 - Evening meditation and restorative yoga
- Evening meditation and purification ritual
- After dinner, you will be taken 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.
Day 3 - Look at it, feel it & allow it to be.
- Experiencing a day in silence (Optional) Today is a day for contemplation and to concentrate on your inner self. Silence helps one to reach 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 hours.
- Lunch - enjoy the privacy of your own table and in silence!
- Afternoon to contemplate
- Candlelight dinner served on your own terrace
Day 4
- Silence remains until breakfast
- 05:00 - Departure for Gunung Batur - One of Bali's most spectacular volcanos, (45 min drive)
- 06:00 - Meditation and yoga program with a splendid view of the sunrise behind the Volcano Batur
- 08:00 - Breakfast and end of silence
- Return to Ubud
- Optional cycling experience: 22 km of downhill & 700m of uphill bicycle tour discovering a different Bali!
- Lunch
- 17:30 - Meditation and restorative yoga
- Dinner
Day 5
- 07:00 - Meditation and yoga class
- Breakfast
- Morning activity - Walking the rice fields of Bali
- Organic lunch surrounded by rice fields
- Free afternoon
- 17:30 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 of every Balinese. This interesting class helps you understand the intricate work involved in the simplest offering and explains the meaning behind the ritual.
- Closing Ceremony
- Lunch
- Transfer to your next destination
- End of journey