3 Reasons to Plan a Spiritual Wellness Trip to Bali

3 Reasons to Plan a Spiritual Wellness Trip to Bali

Known as the Island of Gods, Bali’s unique energy creates the ideal atmosphere for a one-of-a-kind healing experience. Surrounded by pristine nature and sacred temples, Bali’s idyllic settings invite travelers to embark on a holistic journey filled with rich culture and ancient traditions.

Befitting its name, which means "temple" in Sanskrit, Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, offers guests a retreat to call their own, a luxury sanctuary for inner discovery and serenity. Nestled within Bali's cultural heart of Ubud, with the Ayung River floating peacefully alongside, the property’s Mandapa Spa draws on ancient Balinese practices to provide unique spiritual healing experiences amid the lush rainforest. The spa works with a number of truly remarkable local healers, who were carefully selected to share their gifted talents in individual Balinese Healing Touch sessions, including:

Ibu Ketut Mursi – Intuitive Blind Healer: Mandapa’s Intuitive Blind Healer, Ibu Ketut Mursi, is an extraordinarily highly skilled healer with a gifted intuitive awareness and touch. During each session, she assesses and assists with emotional and physical issues providing recommendations for appropriate herbs to treat various conditions. Honoring ancient traditions, Ketut carries her family's secret herbal oil blend that has been passed down from her grandfather. Accompanied by her assistant, they work harmoniously to realign and release any blocked energy pattern through bodywork or reflexology.

Panca Mayakosha Healing: The Panca Mayakosha Healing session takes travelers on a life-changing journey through each aspect of their energy. The healer, Pak Wayan, was born and raised in a family that devoted daily life to healing. Beginning with prayer and meditation, he works to balance the five elements of the body to facilitate healing to Pancakosha – the key to self-knowledge and absolute truth. During the session, Wayan’s hands pass over the body, responding to and clearing any unhealthy energy.

Wija Aksara Healing: Guests are invited to embrace the beauty of a sacred wellness experience and induce a deep sense of stillness in this healing session. Based upon ancient Balinese script, the human body consists of a sacred syllable or Wija Aksara located in certain parts of the body. This sacred syllable symbolizes the universal vibration of peace and drives away all worldly thoughts, removes distraction, and infuses new vigor in the body. The healer, Pak Putu, begins the session by reciting “Om" to purify the body. By placing his hand on and around the body, energy flows from Putu's heart transferring positive thoughts and love.