Thursday, February 1, 2018

Health and Wellness Vacation on the island of Bali

Author, Ekarini
For more info about Bali: Bali Travel Info

Photo: Balinese Spiritual Journeys

Many travelers talk about health tourism.  What is health tourism?

Health tourism is” a wider term for travel that focus on medical treatments and the use of healthcare services. It covers a wide field of health-oriented, tourism ranging from prevention and health-conductive treatment to rehabilitation and curative forms of travel. Wellness tourism is a related field included holistic healing.”

According to Jakarta Post, “Travel and tourism has experienced massive growth in the previous years, international tourist arrivals worldwide was up by 6% in the first quarter of 2017 alone and 2018 is on track to be the biggest year in tourism ever recorded.”health & wellness vacations and associated tourism.

In southeast Asia, Bali has been the leader in health, travel and wellness tourism for more than two decades ago.  The Bali island’s holistic and wellness retreats have it all because of its beautiful nature and landscape, centuries-old healing tradition, and ancient wisdom to help those tourists who are seeking physical and mental health.

Most travelers who come to Bali they book retreat holidays pack in a number of different health, including medical, weight loss program, holistic healing, Balinese traditional healing Yoga, and other wellness treatment activities.  The retreat, mostly completed in a group or individually.  Some of the holistic retreat ranging a week to a month. 

If you would like to find a traditional and authentic Balinese healing, you have to connect to the local Balinese healers.  
Here is one of them:

Photo: Balinese Spiritual Journeys

The Balinese Spiritual Journeys

Ni Wayan Ekarini (Eka) is a Balinese healer, the founder and artistic creativity of the Balinese Spiritual Journeys. Available in the U.S. and Bali island. 

Balinese healing is based on the principle of Sekala-Niskala and Tri Hia Karana, Sekala Niskala which holds that we all live equally in two worlds; the seen or conscious world (Sekala), and the unseen or psychic world (Niskala).  Balinese healers engage the help of the higher divine source during each healing session to draw upon the universal life force (prana).  And the Balinese global philosophies is Tri Hita Karana, The three elements must be in harmony for a person to exist in a healthy state, the harmonious relation of a person to God/the supreme supernatural power, to the environment/macrocosm, to the microcosm (their bodily needs, their thoughts and their feelings). The Balinese people have seen these three causes bring prosperity, wealth, safety, and happiness.

Photo: Balinese Spiritual Journeys


The Balinese Spiritual Journeys is one of the traditional Balinese healings, retreats, and workshops were founded in 1990 by a Balinese healer to assist many tourists who seek a traditional Balinese healing.  The Balinese Spiritual Journeys works with the local Balinese  and expertise in their skills to assist the clients with its customize Balinese Spiritual Journeys programs while staying in Bali.  The package program, including  great places to stay on the island, all which offer attractive packages feature Balinese healing retreat, cultural immersion, and visiting sacred sites on the island.  The program is promoted happiness, comfort, and well being of the clients.  The retreat, mostly completed in a group or individually.  Some of the holistic retreat ranging a week to a month.  


If you are looking for spas, commercial holistic retreats, and if you want to splurge a little more,there are so many retreats with beautiful places to stay also available on the island.  Here are some of the retreat places:


The Fivelements Bali Retreat Abiansemal
Photo: Fivelements


Self-dubbed as a ‘healing retreat’, Fivelements offers a regular selection of wellness retreats, encompassing Balinese-inspired healing and rejuvenating treatments, as well as detoxification and introduction to healthy diets and anti-aging through ‘living foods’ and raw cuisine. These packages are also available in long-stay plans for up to 14 nights. It provides a tranquil atmosphere that is integrated with nature, and supports non-smoking and alcohol-free stay.


Zen Resort Bali
Photo: Zen Resort Bali

Zen is one of a very few wellness retreats in North Bali that offers wellness packages designed to help you relax and rejuvenate. These include Ayurvedic-inspired spa treatments, alongside traditional Balinese body treatments, sunrise and sunset meditation or yoga exercises, and tailored trips to some of the less-explored spiritual attractions in North Bali. Some packages also include recreational ‘harmony’ diving and snorkelling as part of the holistic experience.

Photo: Zen Resort Bali

 Location:Jl. Umeanyar, Desa Ume Anyar, Seririt, Buleleng, Umeanyar, Singaraja, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81153, Indonesia

Villa Flow
Photo: Villa Flow

Retreat to the remote coast of East Bali at this holistic wellness retreat in the village of Seraya. Among their wellness retreat packages is a ‘flow detox’ that caters to those who wish to give their digestive system a break, but who do not want to go through fasting. The programme includes healthy food, juices, soups and fresh coconut, alongside Yoga classes to assist circulation, and healing spa treatments to stimulate the system and revitalize the skin. Three- and five-night staying packages are available.


Photo: Villa Flow

Location: West Seraya, Karangasem Sub-District, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80851, Indonesia

Escape Haven
Photo: Escape Haven

This all-female wellness retreat will make sure guests return home feeling more radiant, empowered and fit. Women can sign up for seven days of fun and healing, with activities ranging from surfing, yoga, meditation, spa, detox, fitness, and cultural activities.  It has a new boutique resort and wellness retreat perched in surfing paradise, Canggu—where the premium facilities such as yoga shala, pool, and jacuzzis are surrounded by stunning natural features, including two roaming rivers, the gorgeous Echo Beach, and lush greenery all around.

For more info: https://escapehaven.com/

COMO Shambhala Estate Payangan
Photo: Como Shambala Estate Bali

The COMO Shambhala Estate in Ubud is purpose-built for the relaxation and well being of its guests. There are different kinds of wellness retreat packages that you can choose from throughout the year, inviting notable international speakers, practitioners and team of experts in holistic wellness, healthy cuisine, and those that combine modern science with ancient healing. 


Photo: Como Shambala Estate Bali

Location: Banjar Begawan, Desa Melinggih Kelod, Payangan, Melinggih Kelod, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

Happy Travels!








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