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Retreats

Retreats we are currently planning include:

Bali, August 2011

Pilates & Stretching winter escape

Bali, 5 nights, 7th to 12th August 2011,
Price is AUD$1499 twin share, AUD$1799 single, fully inclusive

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
  • Daily Pilates and Stretch classes
  • Meditation daily
  • 1.5 hour Balinese spa/massage
  • Rice paddy walk with organic lunch
  • Bike riding tour

Book now! Limited places.

"Zen is hands down the best chillout spot in the world [...] The phrase ‘died & gone to heaven’ was repeated often during our first few days, then we became totally spoilt [...]"
— Jill, Business BankerThe retreat is held in a beautiful spa venue in Ubud, set amongst the hills and surrounded by scenic rice fields, small villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples, palaces and rivers.

Suitable for all ages 16 years and over, no Pilates experience is required for this retreat. For those with experience, a suitable exercise program will be offered. The retreat maintains a calm relaxed, ‘do as you please’ vibe. You can choose to participate in everything or daydream all day!

Our retreats continue to please and remain a valuable and unique experience for those who have joined us in the past.

Accommodation

The accommodation is traditional Balinese style—very unique, comfortable and spacious. It includes either a double or two single beds, a bathroom, an outdoor sitting area, air conditioning, IDD phone, hairdryer and minibar.

Garden pathway to room A typical room Private verandah outside room

Meals

All meals are provided and are freshly made traditional Balinese style with a modern twist. The daily breakfast is buffet style, while lunch and dinner is a set menu either vegetarian or fish and dessert. Tea and coffee are included.

Pilates & stretching

"[...] thank you both very much for a fantastic retreat and a fun holiday, the venue was absolutely beautiful. Our contingent had a great time [...] you guys are the best!"
— Leanne, ChiropractorEach day Pilates and stretching will be offered over a two hour workshop. Pilates is designed to develop strong flexible muscles without bulk. The Pilates system improves spinal alignment and produces a longer leaner posture. In the sessions we will focus on core strength plus an overall dynamic routine for the whole body. The stretching covers safe, effective stretches for the whole body. Learn new skills that you can take home and use.

Pilates class in action

Meditation

Each morning is started with a half hour meditation session. This is a time to learn simple relaxation and awareness techniques. It is not religious, but a valuable skill to help us in our personal awareness and development. This is suitable for everyone.

Spa treatments

"I had a wonderful time. [...] I laughed a lot, had more pampering than I have ever had over one week, enjoyed the company, loved the food and environment. Thanks so much for making it a worthwhile journey."
— Gaynor, Personal AssistantA ‘Mandi Lalur’ Balinese style massage and spa for 1.5 hours is included. There are other lovely treatments available for guests including, relaxation massage, Ayurvedic massage, body scrubs, foot massage, manicures & pedicures.

Rice paddy walk with organic lunch

Enjoy a lovely walk through the Balinese rice paddy fields and get to see the ‘real’ Bali. The walk includes a delicious organic lunch set among the rice paddy’s.

Walking through rice paddies Beautiful local scenery

Bike tour

Includes lunch at Kintamani Volcano and then an approximate three hour bike ride down hill through Balinese villages. The tour can cater for people with little experience if necessary. It is a lot of fun, not too strenuous and a great way to ‘experience’ Bali and see the village life.

Bike ride Bike riding through Ubud

Other activities

"A very big THANK YOU [...] for another wonderful retreat at Zen Bali. This is now my third retreat with you and the incredible Zen team [...] your planning and attention to detail was superb, not only for the actual retreat but also for the extra activities [...]"
— Cheryl, Company DirectorWhile we will be keeping you busy in the morning there are other activities to explore at your own leisure. Often these activities will be organized for the group if there is sufficient interest including:

Amazing underwater life for diving and snorkelling

Please contact Kym for the itinerary, further information, or to simply enquire about possibilities for extending your holiday.