In this retreat you will get the chance to experience Ayurveda, India's Number One Medical System, first hand. Dr. Kekada, a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor, will meet you personally for a one-on-one consultation. Here you will get a chance to discuss your health in detail and find out about your constitution, about foods that you should avoid and seek to consume, activities that are beneficial for your constitution and much more. After your consultation you will have the opportunity to experience daily a combination of two out of these three unique rejuvenating and detoxifying ayurvedic treatments: Abhyanga, Shirodhara and Detox Body Wrap or if needed, a special treatment for your specific condition.

Abhyanga is an Indian Body Massage that covers the whole body. It follows the pathways of what Ayurveda considers the vital life force (Ojas) in the body and is thus highly beneficial in cases of exhaustion and tiredness.

Shirodhara is a very calming treatment in which warm and medicated oil flows across the forehead. This helps to stabilize the mind and to nurture the sense organs.

Detox Body Wrap: This wrap uses natural ingredients like ginger and sandalwood to exfoliate and detoxify by increasing the blood circulation.

Together with these treatments you will experience daily yoga pranala classes twice a day led by Linda Madani. Linda Madani delights in teaching yoga pranala -- a powerful combination of vinyasa flow, mudra pranala (energy movement), pranayama (breathing), yoga nidra (relaxation) and meditation for self-healing. In the lontars -- Balinese sacred texts -- pra means first, prana power, nala inner fire and pranala circulation. Prana and energy movements are essential for healing mind, body and spirit. Through the practice of yoga postures combined with gentle breathing and movement, life force is activated, stress patterns are released, and the nervous system and glands are stimulated. Increase your awareness of the energy flowing in your body, connect to the energies of the earth and the universe and unite the two poles to access your power.

Dr SUJATHA KEKADA
Certified Ayurvedic doctor (B.A.M.S.)

Dr Sujatha Kekada is a certified Ayurvedic doctor (B.A.M.S.). She completed her university degree in Karnataka, India and has worked as an Ayurvedic Doctor in one of the most authentic and successful clinics in Kerala, South India. Later she worked as a consultant in Europe and at one of the top health retreats in Asia.

LINDA MADANI
Certified Yoga teacher, R.Y.T. 500 and certified yoga therapist

Linda Madani is a spiritual healer and senior yoga teacher who was the apprentice of well-known and respected Balinese shaman Tjokorda Rai for over ten years. A registered yoga teacher (R.Y.T. 500) with the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance, she was certified twice as a yoga therapist both in India and USA and is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She delights in leading yoga classes which enable participants to learn how to unite with the cosmic powers and the Source

ACCOMMODATION

Zen Bali Retreat

The ten bedroom Holistic Retreat is located 1.5 km from the heart
of Ubud in Bali. Bordered to the west by a small creek the eco-friendly retreat is surrounded by jungle and rice fields. The centre offers 2 swimming pools, dining room, Spa and a spacious Yoga studio open to nature.

Each room is air conditioned, has its own terrace with garden view,
mini-bar, bathtub and shower. Comfortable yet unpretentious.
For our guests' ultimate serenity, children under 14
are not permitted at the retreat.

MEALS

Most meals are served at the retreat

You have the choice of vegetarian or protein meals

SPA TREATMENTS

Part of escaping the world is enjoying the luxury of our skilled therapists three unique treatments.

The Spa treatments schedule listed on the itinerary below may be altered
in order to accommodate particular needs of participants.

Day 1

Transfer to Zen Bali Retreat, Ubud
From the airport or anywhere in South Bali
by private car and responsible driver.

19:00 - 21:00 Welcome Dinner and Retreat Debriefing



Day 2

6:00 - 08:00 Guided Meditation and introduction to yoga pranala

   

8:30 - 9:00 Rejuvenating juice

9:00 - 10:00 Lecture by Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttappa

10:00 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Ayurvedic brunch

11:30 - 16:00 Consultation and treatment time with Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttapa

11:30 - 16:00 Some of the practicioners will visit Balinese healer Cokorda Rai

Meet well-known traditional Balinese healer Tjokorda Gede Rai and get a healing session. Tjokorda Gede Rai is world renown and considered one of the most important healers on the island of Bali. He has been written about in numerous articles, medical journals, newspapers and books. His "clients" have included headline celebrities and internationally-renown authors and medical experts, to local Balinese from remote parts of the Island. He has trained many healers worldwide, and his teaching comes from traditional Balinese lontars (sacred texts) passed down from generation to generation. At age 77, he is the grandson of the last King of Ubud.

16:30 - 18:30 Practice of yoga pranala and introduction to yoga nidra

Introduction to yoga nidra. Yoga nidra is a form of tantra. It is not sleeping. It is not concentration. It is the opening of the inner chamber of your mind. In yoga nidra you step down into the internal dimension of your consciousness

Dinner

Good night and sweet dreams!


Day 3

6:00 -08:00 Guided Meditation and introduction to yoga pranala

8:30 - 9:00 Rejuvenating juice

9:00 - 10:00 Lecture by Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttappa

10:00 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Ayurvedic brunch

11:30 - 16:00 Consultation and treatment time with Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttapa

11:30 - 16:00 Some of the practicioners will visit Balinese healer Cokorda Rai

16:30 - 18:30 Practice of yoga pranala and yoga nidra

Dinner

Day 4

6:00 - 08:00 Guided Meditation and introduction to yoga pranala

8:30 - 9:00 Rejuvenating juice

9:00 - 10:00 Lecture by Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttappa

10:00 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Ayurvedic brunch

11:30 - 16:00 Consultation and treatment time with Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttapa

11:30 - 16:00 Some of the practicioners will visit Balinese healer Cokorda Rai

16:30 - 18:30 Practice of yoga pranala and yoga nidra

Dinner


Day 5

6:00 - 08:00 Guided Meditation and introduction to yoga pranala

8:30 - 9:00 Rejuvenating juice

9:00 - 10:00 Lecture by Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttappa

10:00 - 10:30 Break

10:30 - 11:30 Ayurvedic brunch

11:30 - 16:00 Consultation and treatment time with Dr Sujatha Kekada Kuttapa

11:30 - 16:00 Some of the practicioners will visit Balinese healer Cokorda Rai

16:30 - 18:30 Practice of yoga pranala and yoga nidra

Dinner

Evening meditation and purification ritual

After dinner, we will be taking you 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.
An exceptional way to begin the holistic retreat

Day 7

6:00 - 8:00 Guided Meditation and introduction to yoga pranala

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

10:00 Final ceremony

Transfer to your next destination


End of journey