Disconnect to Reconnect

If you’re looking for a fully immersive wellness experience in the lap of luxury, look no further. The Disconnect to Reconnect programme at Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is designed to help you detach from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with nature, allowing a transformative retreat that encompasses Ubud’s spiritual energy. Influenced by Balinese culture, the programme offers a holistic approach to healing the mind, body and soul through authentic experiences.

The unique programme offers a tailored choice of therapies including sleep therapy, meditation, Pilates, Watsu (a deeply relaxing combination of water therapy and Shiatsu massage to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing), breathwork, acupuncture, tai chi and gong bath therapy. It aims to encourage mindfulness, inner reflection and immersion in nature in order to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.

In addition, Balinese rituals on offer include Vipassana (a form of Buddhist meditation that focuses on cultivating mindfulness through observation of the breath and bodily sensations) and Melukat Geni – a transformative Balinese ritual that unites the cleansing power of holy water (Tirta) with the purifying energy of fire (Geni). Rooted in ancient spiritual traditions, this experience is designed to release negative energy, emotional burdens and past attachments through a deeply symbolic ceremony guided by a trained healer, or Pemangku (Balinese priest).

The Homa Yajna Fire Blessing Ritual is a sacred Balinese healing fire ceremony originating from ancient Vedic texts. It is a process of purifying unwanted beliefs, habits or thought patterns and transforming them into positive energy. This fire-healing ritual is known to be effective in helping one let go of unwanted aspects of life and manifest new intentions and a new beginning. The ritual begins with meditation around an altar of fire, accompanied by the ringing of a Balinese bell and the chanting of Sanskrit mantras for health and abundance. Fruits, grains, lentils and other foods are ceremoniously offered as participants seek spiritual purity and harmony.

Among the distinguished in-house healers at the retreat is Ibu Ketut Mursi, an extraordinary blind healer renowned for her profound intuitive awareness and healing touch. Ibu Ketut Mursi works harmoniously with her assistant, Ibu Kis, to realign and release blocked energy patterns through bodywork or reflexology. A truly unique experience, the session takes place in one of the spa treatment rooms, with the soothing sound of the Ayung River flowing in the background. A skilled spa therapist performs a Balinese foot ritual designed to cleanse negative energy, setting the stage for a deeply memorable experience. The session includes sound healing, a rejuvenating head massage, and a guided journey of self-discovery, to find inner peace and balance. The transformative experience opens up new ways for guests to improve their health and well-being.

The Mandapa Spa, situated on the banks of the river, is a supremely serene spot and the embodiment of Ubud, Bali’s spiritual heartland, which has long been a destination for wellness and healing. The spa features five elegantly appointed treatment rooms, with three specifically designed for couples, and there’s a dizzying array of scrubs, wraps, massages and facials to choose from. In addition to the array of Balinese massages and skincare treatments, there are also manis, pedis, scalp and hair treatments and make up services on offer.

Spa facilities include male and female sauna and steam rooms, as well as a grooming parlour, relaxation areas and a state of the art gym, which is open 24 hours a day. At the riverside yoga pavilion complimentary classes are offered twice a day.

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You can choose from 60 opulent suites and villas sustainably built from dark Indonesian wood, including a three-bedroom villa, one of the largest in the area, which even has its own private library.

All suites fuse contemporary style with traditional Balinese aesthetics, local art such as hand painted full-length fabric panels depicting rural Ubud life, 180 degree views of the rainforest and rice paddies from their large balconies, plus unbeatable sunset views.

Villas combine private outdoor spaces featuring temperature-controlled infinity pools, sundecks and gardens with seating areas, with welcoming Balinese style interiors of unparalleled luxury featuring chandeliers dangling from soaring vaulted ceilings. All boast majestic views of the tropical surroundings.

Expect choices such as caviar and scrambled eggs for breakfast at Sawah Terrace overlooking the Ayung River, with meals later in the day at the resort’s four distinct dining venues featuring ingredients from the property’s organic garden and fresh produce from local suppliers.

There’s incredible fine-dining Balinese cuisine at Kubu, with every dish on the tasting menus reflecting the island’s diverse ecosystem, while Sawah Terrace serves authentic Indonesian dishes. Ambar Ubud Bar offers Japanese fusion cuisine and for more casual dining, The Pool Bar and Library serves timeless classics such as tandoori chicken, alongside salads. sandwiches and other light fare.

The resort also offers the Dining Beyond service, where guests can enjoy tailored menus at different locations across the reserve, such as at the riverside, on the rice terraces or for a private in-villa barbeque.

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