By Erin Nicole Davis
Most of us dream of a breezy Bali getaway. Perhaps it’s thanks to the intrigue of friends returning home from the Indonesian province noticeably lighter and freer – there’s just something about it. The immaculate Fivelements eco-conscious wellness retreat can help in the feel-good department. The internationally acclaimed escape is nestled along the sacred Ayung River and is known for its holistic approach to well-being, which is deeply rooted in ancient Balinese traditions.
Here, guests enjoy a peaceful and enriching escape, where they can immerse themselves in Balinese culture, healing practices, and nourishing plant-based foods for a well-rounded holistic wellbeing experience. They can participate in yoga and sacred arts classes, meditation, reiki, fitness programs, and enjoy facilities like riverside treatment rooms, a swimming pool, and a heated Watsu pool.
The “Tri Kaya Parisudha” holistic purifying retreat at Fivelements could be the best option for those in the market for a detoxifying and healing journey that sets the stage for inner transformation. Inspired by the Balinese principle of Tri Kaya Parisudha, living with purity of thought, speech and action, this retreat supports deep cleansing on both the physical and non-physical levels. Through a curated combination of rituals and therapies, guests are guided to release toxins, clear stagnant energies and return to a natural state of harmony.
This personalized healing journey integrates traditional Balinese healing, detox-focused plant-based cuisine and mindful movement practices to support vitality, inner balance and authentic alignment. Programs are available in seven-night, 10-night, and 14-night options.
Core Components of all Tri Kaya Parisudha Stays:
- Balinese Healing Rituals & Therapies:
- Panca Mahabhuta Healing: Energy balancing sessions by traditional Balinese healers to harmonize the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, ether) within the body.
- Healing Massages: Various types, including signature Fivelements massage, Heaven Scent Aroma massage, and deep tissue/healing massages (e.g., 3-4 sessions included).
- Body Care Rituals: Signature Sakti Ritual (a comprehensive body care treatment), and other body wraps like Pure Seaweed or Balinese Boreh.
- Bathing Rituals: Therapeutic baths (e.g., 3-4 sessions included).
- Water Healing (Watsu-inspired): Gentle, nurturing bodywork in a heated hydrotherapy pool to release emotional and physical tension.
- Healing Reflexology: Sessions focused on stimulating reflex points for overall well-being.
- Colonic Hydrotherapy: A key component for physical detoxification (typically 3 sessions are included across all durations).
- Balinese Fire Blessing (Agni Hotra): A traditional ceremony for purification and releasing old energies.
- Balinese Water Blessing (Melukat): A ritual for spiritual cleansing.
- Plant-Based Cuisine:
- Full board of gourmet, plant-based meals at the Sakti Dining Room, focused on cleansing, nutrition, and vitality. This often includes raw vegan and low-glycemic options, emphasizing “food as medicine.”
- Daily healing and cleansing elixirs/juices.
- Sacred Arts & Movement:
- Daily Morning Yoga: Classes in various styles (e.g., Hatha, Vinyasa, Kundalini) to promote flexibility, strength, and inner peace.
- Meditation Sessions: Guided meditations and access to tranquil meditation spaces.
- Sacred Arts Sessions: May include movement, creative expression, and self-awareness practices (e.g., Aikido, dance, vibrational healing music, expressive arts).
- Personalized Guidance & Support:
- Welcome meeting and ongoing support with a dedicated wellness liaison.
- “Embracing Change” or Mindfulness sessions for emotional healing, clarity, and personal growth.
- Cultural Immersion & Nature Connection:
- Rice Field Village Walk: Guided walks to connect with nature and local Balinese life.
- Healing Journey to Holy Water Spring: A cultural excursion for purification.
- Complimentary use of mountain bikes.
- Daily shuttle service to Ubud.
Seven-Day Tri Kaya Parisudha Retreat
- Healing & Therapies: Focus on core treatments like 3 colonic hydrotherapy sessions, 1 Sakti Ritual, 1 other body care ritual/massage, 1 healing energy session, 3 healing massages, 1 reflexology, 1 water healing, 1 sacred arts session, 1 “Embracing Change” session, 3 bathing rituals, and the fire blessing.
- Culinary: Half-Day Fivelements Cuisine for Life™ Training (often a general introduction).
- Cultural: Rice field village walk, healing journey to holy water spring.
10-Day Tri Kaya Parisudha Retreat
Offers a more comprehensive detox and deeper immersion, with increased repetitions of key therapies and additional elements.
- Healing & Therapies: Includes all elements of the 7-day stay, but often with increased frequency for certain treatments (e.g., 2 healing energy sessions, 2 reflexology, 4 bathing rituals).
- Added: Likely includes a Purifying Turmeric Facial and a Balinese Water Blessing Ritual.
- Culinary: May include an additional Smoothie/Juices Cuisine for Life™ Training.
- Personal Growth: Often includes a second “Embracing Change” or Mindfulness session, allowing for deeper emotional processing.
14-Day Tri Kaya Parisudha Retreat
- Healing & Therapies: Builds upon the 10-day program with even more therapeutic sessions, allowing for continued release and integration. This might include an additional specialized massage (e.g., Ida Pinggala Healing Massage), more back/neck/head massages, and potentially more diverse body care rituals (e.g., Balinese Boreh). The 3 colonic hydrotherapy sessions remain standard.
- Culinary: Likely includes two Half-Day Cuisine for Life™ Training sessions and two Smoothie/Juices training sessions, allowing for a more thorough understanding of their plant-based philosophy.
- Personal Growth: Three “Embracing Change” or Mindfulness sessions, providing extensive support for emotional well-being and life alignment.
Cultural Immersion: May include an additional full-day healing journey or cultural excursion, allowing for more exploration of Bali’s spiritual landscape.
Book your retreat here.