Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle May/Jun 2016 / Health & Fitness Issue | Page 46

THE GETAWAY
Find Inner Peace
STAY: Soulshine (www.soulshinebali.com)

Founded in 2011, this five-star boutique hotel and yoga retreat is
a great escape for quiet and relaxation. Located only five minutes
outside of Ubud, the oasis has a max capacity of 25 guests. The
property includes a yoga studio, spa room, views of the rice paddies,
and an infinity edge swimming pool and diving platform. They have
multiple week-long yoga retreats throughout the year that include
accommodations, meals, yoga, and more. photo: retreatnetwork.com

DO: The Yoga Barn (www.theyogabarn.com)

Every yogi will soak up the spiritual vibe of The Yoga Barn. Located
next to Ubud’s rice paddies, it offers daily yoga classes that include
classical hatha, vinyasa flow, restorative, and more. They also have
meditation, dance, Ayuredic rejuventation, Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, Infra-Red sauna, and the list
goes on.

EAT: Alchemy Bali (alchemybali.com)
There are endless options for healthy organic eating in Ubud, but
Alchemy Bali is the island’s first all raw vegan café, juice bar, organic
health food store, and holistic clinic. It tops most lists of a “must stop” for
unforgettable fresh eats, drinks, and cocobiotics – a perfect concoction
of Kombucha and coconut water.

Get High
STAY: Great Mountain Views Villa Resort (www.greatmountainbali.com)

The five-star resort was launched in 2008 and features splendid
panoramic views of Mount Agung located only ten minutes away.
Amenities include a spa, Balinese-style restaurant, private dining
area, and a meditation hall. It is surrounded by Bali’s countryside,
traditional rice fields, and a fruit plantation. GMV also offers packages
that include different options for adventure and culture. photo: GMV

DO: Mount Agung (www.balitrekkingtour.com)

According to the Balinese, God must have a home on the Island of
the Gods and it’s Mount Agung. Bali’s highest and holiest mountain
is one of most popular mountains to hike. The trail can be rough, and
only trained hikers should attempt it. The best time to hike is from
July to September, except during religious events. Depending on the
starting point, the hike can take 3 to 7 hours. The most important
tip is to find a good guide and bring extra clothing for the cold
temperatures before sunrise and after sunset. The climb may be a
struggle in some parts, but it will be worth it once you reach the top.

EAT: BALI ASLI (www.baliasli.com.au)

Nestled in the foot hills of Mount Agung, Bali’s most sacred mountain,
surrounded by rice fields, lies BALI ASLI. The name means “original
Bali” and is the concept behind the restaurant. All the produce and
ingredients are from the surrounding area or its own organic garden.
Dishes are made with local tools like mortars and pestles, charcoal
grills, and mud brick ovens – not one electrical cooking appliance can
be found.

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