Retreat in Bali 2023
Relax, Discover, Reconnect
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Welcome to Santhika Wellness Retreat
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Our retreat center is nestled amongst the treetops, amid the beautiful surroundings of Lovina, North Bali.
At Santhika, we provide an array of wellness retreat program options, offered on a free flowing basis; which means you can join most of our programs any day, and any time of year.
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Nutritional meals are provided, spa treatments are included in all programs and also available upon request and there is flexibility for shorter or longer stays in island comfort with picturesque, elevated, and scenic views.
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Santhika is North Bali’s spiritual sanctum. A place where you can share life long experiences with like-minded people from all around the world.
If you are looking to slow down life, relax, rejuvenate, expand your consciousness, evaluate your beliefs, and give back to yourself, Santhika Retreat is ready for you. We will guide you through physical, mental, emotional and spiritual challenges, and we take pride in the role our retreats have in assisting you on your life journey.
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All levels, backgrounds, and physical states are welcomed and encouraged to join us. Whether you want to start yoga, improve your practice, simply need respite from your busy life, or feel the need to release emotions of your past... our retreat is a safe and supporting center to do so. Ask yourself:
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Are you ready to heal your body, mind, and soul?
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Do you wish to work on your physical state or receive a deep spiritual experience?
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Do you feel that you want to change your lifestyle and create better opportunities?
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Are you ready for an advanced experience?
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Would you like to deepen your knowledge or investigate something new?
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Are you ready for serious work with experienced yoga teachers?
It’s your choice how deeply you delve into the experience; all we suggest is to arrive with an open mind, release any expectations, and jump straight in - you can gain more than you could imagine from your stay with us.
We are ready when you are. Send us inquiry to check availability. We look forward to meeting you very soon!
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OUR PROGRAMS
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At Santhika, we provide an array of wellness retreat program options, offered on a free flowing basis; which means you can join most of our programs on any day, any time of year.
Our programs focus on deep yoga practice, meditation, spiritual self-awareness games, cultural activities, ceremonies and trainings, sound healing, philosophy education and the option for additional expression workshops.
We provide Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Meditations, and Healing Balinese Yoga practice in our retreats to ensure your stay with us is a pleasant combination of restoration, comfort, challenge, insight, healing and awareness.
In addition to yoga, meditation, cultural excursions and wellness activities, Santhika Retreat’s highlight is our passionate focus on spirituality and consciousness explored through self-awareness games. Leela, Metaphorical Cards Reading and Aroma Psychology; all utilize ancient knowledge which tap into your spiritual journey and provide you with insight and guidance for your life.
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Kundalini Yoga
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Vinyasa Yoga
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8 Days Emotional Cleansing, Energy Purification Yoga Retreat, Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start every Sat, Sun, Mon, Thur
Are you ready for a fresh start after significant life changes? Do you need spiritual guidance to navigate life's roadblocks? If you're seeking relief from burnout, looking for deep emotional healing, or struggling to move past old wounds, our Emotional Cleansing Retreat is designed for you. Over eight transformative days, you will decompress, unwind, and find new ways to love and accept yourself. Join us to reset your body and mind, and embark on a journey toward a renewed, more joyful life.
Hatha yoga
Balinese healing yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness game
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
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12 Days Self-love, Wellness Yoga Retreat in Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start on any day of the week
Discover the transformative power of self-love with our 12-Day Self-Love Retreat in the serene heart of Bali. This retreat is your sanctuary for relaxation and healing, perfectly crafted for those seeking to recover from burnout, find clarity on their life path, and release mental stress. Dive deep into practices that nourish the body and soul, enhance inner calm, and reduce anxiety. Whether you're healing from a stressful period at work, navigating recovery from a relationship separation, or looking to connect spiritually, our retreat offers a supportive environment to explore self-discovery and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose. Join us to embark on a journey that revives your spirit, aligns your mind and body, and rekindles your love for yourself in the tranquil beauty of Bali.
Hatha yoga
Balinese Healing Yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness game
Private sessions
Sound Healing
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
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23 Days Self-Awareness Wellness Yoga Retreat in Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start on any day of the week
Embark on a transformative journey with our 23-Day Self-Awareness Retreat set in the tranquil and picturesque surroundings of North Bali. This comprehensive retreat is meticulously designed to foster deep self-discovery, emotional healing, and spiritual growth. Over three weeks, participants will delve into various modalities of self-exploration and holistic wellness practices, including daily yoga and meditation, engaging workshops, and therapeutic private sessions.
The retreat is an opportunity to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life and reconnect with your inner self, gaining clarity and insights that pave the way for personal transformation.
Hatha yoga
Balinese healing yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness games
Private sessions
Sound Healing
Numerology
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
8 Days Diving Retreat in Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start every Sat, Sun, Mon, Thur
Our 8-Day Diving Retreat is perfect for both novice and experienced divers eager to explore Bali’s vibrant marine life. Whether you're seeking PADI certification or simply looking to enhance your diving skills, this retreat offers a thrilling underwater adventure in a stunning setting. Ideal for adventure seekers and nature lovers, it’s a fantastic way to dive deep, relax, and connect with the ocean.
Hatha yoga
Balinese healing yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness game
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
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4 Days Restorative Yoga Retreat in North Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start on any day of the week
Our 4-Day Restorative Yoga Retreat is perfect for anyone needing a peaceful escape from daily stress. Ideal for beginners or seasoned yogis, this retreat focuses on gentle yoga sessions that promote relaxation and healing. It's especially suited for those experiencing burnout, seeking stress relief, or wishing to deepen their yoga practice in a serene environment. Join us to rejuvenate your body, calm your mind, and restore your spirit.
Hatha yoga
Balinese healing yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness games
Private sessions
Sound Healing
Numerology
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
8-Day Learning Balinese Massage in Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start on any day of the week
Dive into the art of Balinese massage with our comprehensive training program. Learn traditional techniques in a serene setting, enhance your healing skills, and experience the rich culture of Bali. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned therapists, this program combines expert instruction with practical experience, ensuring you leave proficient and inspired.
Hatha yoga
Balinese Healing Yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness game
Private sessions
Sound Healing
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
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3 Days Purification Retreat in Bali
Ongoing package/Available all Year round. Start on any day of the week
Our 3-Day Purification Retreat in Bali is ideal for individuals seeking spiritual renewal, stress relief, and cultural enrichment. Perfect for those looking to cleanse both body and spirit, engage in reflective practices like yoga and meditation, and immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty and traditions of Bali. This retreat is suited for anyone needing a brief yet profound escape to restore balance and clarity in their life.
Hatha yoga
Balinese healing yoga
Restorative yoga
Meditations
Self-awareness games
Private sessions
Sound Healing
Numerology
SPA
Tours
Cultural activities
DREAM & PRACTICE
Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga means balance between Sun (Ha) and Moon (Tha) energies. It has the power to transform you into a more balanced and strengthened being.
Hatha yoga is an ideal starting place for people who are new to yoga. One of the more challenging aspects of a yoga practice is combining movements with breathing control, or pranayama. Hatha yoga increases flexibility and strength, improves breathing and quiets the mind. Hatha yoga purifies the body in preparation for meditation.
Classes might contain elements of Vinyasa or Yin Yoga.
Yoga Markandeya
Discover Balinese Healing yoga Markandeya!
Markandeya means healing. This is one of the most ancient yoga approaches that is famous in Bali. Combinations of movements, static positions, breathing, and meditations will bring you to another level of awareness of the blocks in your physical body. You will learn how to balance energy in your chakras through connection to the energy of the Sun, the Moon, and stars.
Attending to Markandeya yoga classes and meditations will give you a deep spiritual experience you have never received.
Meditation
Meditation is a powerful instrument to balance the entire human’s energy system.
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Chakra balancing meditations use different tools that help you to feel in which energy center you have imbalance.
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Breathing techniques, colors imagination technique, chanting of different sounds and bija mantras - which one will become your favorite meditation?
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We also offer a deep meditation journey through a technique of Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing, that helps reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
Restorative Yoga
Experience the ultimate in restorative bliss with our signature Restorative Universal Yoga sessions.
Combining the transformative elements of somatic yoga, ​hatha, yin, and myofascial release, our practice offers a holistic approach to releasing tension from the soft tissues, enhancing flexibility, and promoting deep healing.
With mindful self-connection to the body, you'll experience a profound sense of restoration, allowing you to fully embrace the restorative journey.
OUR DREAM TEAM
Guru Gede Arimbawa
Guru Gede Arimbawa is a founder of Santhika Retreat Center. Balinese healer in 7th generation, he likes to share the wisdom with the people. He is the one who has been building Dream Hill from his imagination and has been training all our SPA therapists for traditional Balinese healing.
He was learning from his father, Guru Made Sudire, since he was 10 years old about yoga, healing, and spirituality. Today he is happy to share his experience and energy. Every Full Moon he conducts a ceremony and meditation in the ancient Buddhist Temple Candi Buddha.
Guru Made
Guru Made has been teaching Yoga for more than 20 years. He started his journey from classic Sivananda Hatha Yoga, and now he is specialized in ancient healing Balinese yoga Markandeya, yoga therapy, sound healing and aqua healing shiatsu. He is a head of Yoga Community in the North of Bali and helps local people to find happiness by teaching them yoga. Guru Made conducts a very special 7 chakra healing cleansing ceremony at our Holy Santhipala waterfall and teaches Balinese Healing Yoga and Meditations at the Retreat.
Guru Mira
Mira is a Yoga Alliance certificated yoga teacher, life coach, sound healer, Leela game facilitator. Bachelor of Health Education.
More than 20 years she has used different ways and methods by which she helps people develop health at mental, emotional and physical levels. She facilitates group sessions, as self awareness Leela game, ancient sound healing, sacred cacao ceremony, as well as personal ones, as sound therapy, Osho cards reading.
She is happy to share her experience and knowledge with those who are ready to expand their consciousness and change their point of view. Mira provides certified Sound healing training in our center and offers online education for Leela game facilitators.
Guru Rini
Rini is Yoga Alliance certificated Hatha Yoga Teacher. She is very enthusiastic and easily involve students into the practice. Rini came to yoga from hospitality business. Being under pressure and stress she was in a very weak state of health. Deeply immersing herself into yoga, she could heal herself without any medical help. Now she is inspiring yoga teacher and she found her passion in this. She gives a chance to challenge yourself on the class but at the same time she keeps safe space. Her Hatha Yoga classes are a good start of your day at the Retreat!
Guru Ari Lisna
Ari was working as an emergency nurse for couple years when she got autoimmune disease which made her not possible to walk and doing active movement. Yoga became one thing that healed her. Since that, she decided to start teach yoga and share her experience with other people. Ari is certified Hatha and Yin Yoga Teacher. Her teaching is grounded in the principles of embodiment, that refers to the practice of bringing awareness to physical sensations, emotions, and thoughts in the present moment. Ari teaches Meditation at Santhika Retreat.