Product Description

Yoga Retreat Ubud

Come to Ubud and pamper your body with daily yoga and a traditional Balinese massage. Feel the serenity as you relax in our resort surrounded by coconut trees. We have exciting activities planned just for you, making this a truly unique experience. Break free from your daily routine and join us at Purana for an unforgettable yoga retreat. Let meditation heal your soul, body, and mind, connecting you with nature and culture.

Program

It’s better to recharge your mind and spirit by doing yoga in the garden or at the villa. Start your day with a morning yoga session with a Balinese yoga instructor in a spacious, open-air yoga area surrounded by a beautiful garden. You’ll be guided through the ancient practice of classical yoga to find inner peace, improve your physical strength, and expand your horizons using various poses, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. The yoga sessions are held every morning from 7:00 to 8:00.

Retreat location

In Ubud’s known history, the Javanese Hindu priest Rsi Marhandya came from Java to Bali in the eighth century. He meditated at the confluence of the two Wos rivers at Campuan, which is where the Purana Boutique resort is located. The area later became a shrine and was expanded by the Javanese priest Dang Hyang Nirartha, who is considered the founder of Bali’s religious practices and rituals. The name “Ubud” comes from the Balinese word “Ubad,” which means medicine, reflecting the area’s history as a center of natural medicine and healing.

Over the next few hundred years, more temples and monasteries were established in Ubud. The Gunung Kawi temple complex and the cave temples at Goa Gajah are architectural remnants from this period. Many of the dances, drama, and rituals that originated during this time are still performed in Ubud today.

During this era, King Airlangga ruled both Java and Bali, with his seat of government located in Batuan village, southeast of Ubud. In 1343, Bali was conquered by the Javanese Majapahit Kingdom, with the final victory against the Pejeng Dynasty near Bedulu, east of Ubud. This victory led to a flourishing of Balinese culture, and the aristocratic families in Ubud today can trace their ancestry back to this period.

In the sixteenth century, the Majapahit Kingdom was transplanted entirely to Bali as a result of the Islamization of Java. Power shifted between various dynasties and feudal lords, but the Ubud area remained an important part of the island. In 1900, Ubud became a Dutch protectorate, and the colonialists had little interference, allowing the traditional arts and culture of the area to remain relatively unchanged.

The modern era of Ubud began in the 1930s when foreign artists were encouraged by the royal family to settle in the town. Artists like Walter Spies and Rudolph Bonnet played a significant role in promoting Balinese art and culture worldwide. In the 1960s, travelers began to visit Ubud, although the infrastructure was still limited. Since then, Ubud has grown into a popular international destination while maintaining its status as the center of Balinese art and culture.

Distances:
– Artistic Center of Cultural Ubud: 15 minutes
– Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): 90 minutes

Food

The gajah or elephant is believed to protect the balance with its inner power. At Purana’s restaurant, the Gajah Resto, you can enjoy a delightful combination of Balinese specialties, Western dishes, and Indonesian food. We can also accommodate vegetarian or gluten-free diets during your stay. Plus, the following meals are included: breakfast and drinks.

Things to do (optional)

While you’re on your retreat, feel free to schedule more spa treatments for an extra fee.

What's included

We serve a welcome drink made from moringa leaf juice with honey. You can enjoy our daily breakfast with an Alacarte menu, including options like American breakfast, Indonesian breakfast, Purana’s breakfast, and Vegan breakfast. Our daily yoga class is conducted by a private teacher. You also get to experience 2 sessions of 1-hour Balinese relaxing massage and 2 sessions of 1-hour Aromatherapy massage. Our package includes return airport transfer for your convenience. You can participate in a Balinese cleansing ritual, visit the temple, and go for a morning walk to Champuhan love hill. We also offer a Balinese cooking lesson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi access throughout your stay, along with daily mineral water and cleaning services for both the room and the pool. The package includes a 13-night accommodation.

What's not included

They offer additional activities, extra meals, airfare, airport pick up, and personal expenses.