GDAS BALI, THE RENOWNED wellness centre near Ubud offering a specialised blend of traditional remedies and modern therapy, has been open for only two years but has already been accredited by Small Luxury Hotels of the World and won several awards from the World Luxury Hotel Awards, including Best Luxury Wellness Hotel in Asia, Best Luxury Wellness Retreat in Asia, and Best Luxury Wellness Resort in Indonesia.
The retreat is the first health and wellness resort in Ubud that’s fully equipped with modern wellness facilities and a health suite that’s equipped to provide cryotherapy, live O2, colonic hydrotherapy, salt therapy, and IV drip treatment — making it a unique wellness destination on the ‘island of the gods.’
Offering a combination of ancient Balinese healing rituals (Usadha Bali) and modern therapies personalised to guests’ needs, Gdas Bali also prides itself on incorporating local plants into several touchpoints, including cuisine, beverages and spa products, featuring treatments based on plant healing and herbal treatments sourced from Balinese wisdom.
Beginning in mid-2024, Gdas Bali is taking its healing offerings further with the introduction of Atman Jnana, the first of its luxurious signature quarterly retreats that carefully curates a tranquil escape focused on the art of mindfulness, the beauty of yogic movement, emotional healing, and profound spiritual wisdom resulting in journeys of inner peace and self-love.
Atman Jnana is a Balinese philosophy loosely translated as “know yourself, and you will know the universe,” an idea forming the retreat’s basis. Designed to provide sacred spaces for detaching from the demands of everyday life and embarking on transformative odysseys, Atman Jnana takes inspiration from local wisdom, encouraging the exploration of several healing modalities.
A range of treatments will be available at Atman Jnana, from cryotherapy to colonics and salt therapy, while on-staff accredited wellness instructors include a nutritionist, doctor, yoga teacher, Balinese healer and Lauren Lovatt, the founder of Plant Academy London, each ready to guide guests toward their personal wellness goals.
Through a selection of activations and immersive activities — such as workshops, meditation sessions, and expert-led classes — guests come away with new tools for self-reflection, personal growth, and holistic well-being that will allow them to cultivate mindfulness, enhance emotional resilience, and foster a deeper connection with their inner selves long after they leave the retreat.
Guests can fill their retreat days with reviving yoga sessions, soulful meditation practices and more to create an ideal balance between mind, body, and spirit.
“We are thrilled to introduce ‘Atman Jnana,’ our signature retreat that embodies the essence of Gdas Bali,” said Made Sekarini, Sales & Marketing Manager for Gdas Bali. “In today’s fast-paced world, it is crucial to take time for self-care and reconnect with our true selves. We believe that ‘Atman Jnana’ will provide a transformative experience for all participants, enabling them to find inner peace, balance, and a renewed sense of purpose.”
Exploring the world of Gdas Bali
Gdas Bali overlooks lush rice paddies and is set amid the village of Mas, a sanctuary for Bali’s transcendent beauty, offering the perfect locale for reconnecting with your inner self and finding the peace to live your most fulfilling life.
The village is home to Balinese artists working across a number of mediums, from painters to sculptors and carvers. The wellness centre offers 27 luxurious rooms and villas alongside a spa and wellness centre, fitness centre, library, event space, vegan restaurant, boutique and two yoga studios with views of lush green paddies.
Guests are immediately immersed in Balinese hospitality, waking up to the soothing sounds of nature from Grand Deluxe rooms or Prestige Pool Villas. All accommodations are beautifully and thoughtfully designed with walk-in rain showers, deep soaking tubs, private balconies and working desks that allow you to embrace the natural surroundings and maximise natural light.
The resort is just one hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport and only five minutes from the centre of Ubud, a haven for wellness, dining, shopping and entertainment.
With the addition of its new series of retreats, ushered in by Atman Jnana, Gdas Bali is set to become more than a gorgeous getaway, but a place to experience movement towards self-realisation in a sacred sanctuary that connects you to nature’s majesty and the larger universe in transformative journeys.
To learn more about Atman Jnana and other upcoming signature retreats, visit gdasbali.com/signature-retreat
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