Bawah Reserve, in the remote Anambas Islands of Indonesia, offers travelers six personalized wellness retreats through its new Journeys to Wellbeing program. Six pillars of wellbeing are addressed on the retreats: physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social and environmental.
Bawah Active
This energizing journey strengthens both the body and mind. Guests select from a variety of activities including movement classes, ocean swimming, a private jungle boot camp, hikes and kayak excursions. Enjoy recovery treatments at Aura Spa.
Bawah Balance
Consultants guide guests through experiences geared toward finding balance in daily living. This retreat features spa treatments, movement classes, food-focused workshops, a sustainability tour and cooking class.

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Bawah Cleanse
Focusing on detoxing, this journey includes a cleanse kit and a 10-day supplement and superfood kit. Guests also participate in health tonic workshops, detox spa treatments and personalized movement activities.
Bawah Elysium
This all-encompassing retreat offers the resort’s best holistic practices and restorative activities. The Bawah team curates daily activities for mind, body and soul.

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Bawah Way of Water
This journey draws inspiration from the resort’s surrounding lagoons and the healing power of water. Participants experience a sunset boat excursion and private aqua yoga sessions, plus scuba diving and guided snorkeling as add-ons.
Bawah Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Immerse yourself in yoga and meditation on this retreat. Guests experience private yoga sessions, meditation classes, movement-based somatic therapy and spa treatments. The retreat also includes painting classes and private forest bathing hikes.
Retreats range from five to 10 days and start at $2,010 per person.
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