Last month I returned to Bali for another detox retreat. Ever since my first experience last year at the Sukhavati I was hooked with wellness retreats. My previous stay in Bali left me in a relaxed state of mind, and in such a better body condition. I was very keen to return to the islands of gods for another blissful week, filled with relaxing treatments, nourishing food, and landscapes that inspire peace of mind.
When I heard about OneWorld Ayurveda and saw pictures of the retreat, I instantly wanted to fly back to Bali and see this place myself. It looked …show more content…
It is one of the most important temples in Bali, because of its holy water that is used for cleansing. Locals and foreigners were gathering within the holy spring water to pray and bath. There was a sincerity and respect towards this ancient temple, it was quite a moving and spiritual experience.
The following day I had my consultation with the Ayurvedic physician, Doctor Ninnu Sudarshan. He was very gentle and asked me several questions about my lifestyle, while holding my wrist to check my pulse. This is known as Ayurvedic Pulse Diagnosis, which is the science of detecting the existing status of a person's body and mind condition.
Later on I met the other Ayurvedic physician, Doctor Aparna. She guided me about what I would expect over the next days. I instantly felt I was in good hands. After my diagnosis, they created an indivual schedule of treatments for the next days.
Both doctors were very knowledgeable and explained to me in detail what treatments would be best for my condition. They were very patient and took their time to answer all my questions. Afterwards, they sent me to the treatment centre where I received a one hour massage by two therapists. I was so relaxed, I passed out