Namaste 🙏 My name is Kenza
I am a 200-hour RYT yoga teacher trained by “One Yoga Thailand” and also an energy therapist certified by “IPHM”. Passionate about the world of yoga and subtle energies, I ended a professional career in tourism to immerse heart and soul in my yogic practice and deepen it. After 5 years of regular practice, I decided to step out of my comfort zone, and pass my certification to become a coach; and open my own studio dedicated to the well-being of body and mind. I reinforced my knowledge with another training to become an energy therapist. I attended lately a Qi Gong and TCM training in order to be able to integrate the practices of traditional Chinese medicine in my classes and therapies. I identify my self as a multidisciplinary artist with a bohemian soul, combining my passion for the arts with my trainings to create Hope Arts Studio, a space for creative contemplation of the World, its colors, its lights and its vibrations. My life is like my art: fluid and ever-changing but my love for all things related to arts and energies has been a constant over the years. Today and with a little hindsight, I discovered the close relationship between my yoga practice and my art, which is strongly influenced by meditation, the study and contemplation of the chakras, their colors and their energies. Looking forward to share all these with you during my retreats, hear your stories and meet your beautiful souls!
Breathe easy and release all your inner tension as you journey to Bali to unwind, recharge, and renew yourself. This dreamy multi-day escape has been specially designed for anyone needing to decompress and let go of the stresses of daily life. As each day of this retreat unfolds, partake in rejuvenating yoga sessions, enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals, and discover the best of Bali on spectacular day trips to some of the island's best treasures, including the sea-facing Tanah Lot Temple, the lush Jatiluwih rice fields, the monkey-guarded Pulaki Temple, the hidden Munduk Waterfall, and more! Immersive experiences such as a Balinese cooking class and local village excursions will bring you closer to Bali's unique culture. This is a very special journey you deserve — don't miss out.
We are so thrilled to have you with us on this incredible journey in Bali, one of the most sought-after destinations for a wellness getaway to leave behind all the stresses of the outside world. Your next few days will be filled with experiences that will help you renew yourself, from daily yoga sessions to delightful excursions to explore the most scenic parts of the island and its sacred temples. Upon arriving at the airport, make your way to the Golden Bird Lounge after clearing immigration. You will be picked up by your driver and transferred directly to your hotel, located in Canggu. Once you've checked into the hotel, your local guide will meet you at 5:00 pm to give your group a short briefing on tomorrow's itinerary. Then, partake in an opening ceremony to celebrate the start of this wellness getaway with your fellow retreat companions! Enjoy a hearty welcome dinner and cheers to your first night in Bali.
Start your day with a rejuvenating morning yoga session followed by a delicious breakfast. Our first excursion of the day is a visit to the magnificent Taman Ayun Temple, located an hour's drive away. This royal temple of the Mengwi Empire is one of Bali's most-visited temples — it's traditional multi-storied design, beautiful gardens, and lovely water features make it a truly wonderful site. After our visit, we'll continue onwards to Tanah Lot Temple. Built to worship Bhatara Segara (the sea God), this temple is today one of the most photographed sea temples in Bali. Here, you will find many shops selling local handicrafts and signature local products at the entrance. Why not pick up a souvenir or two? To refuel over the course of our extensive tour, we'll stop at local restaurants for our lunch and dinner. To close the night, we'll wind down with an evening yoga session back at the hotel.
After morning yoga and a hearty breakfast, we'll check out from our Canggu hotel and jump in the car to drive north towards Pemuteran Village. On the way, we'll stop and enjoy a short trek through the village of Jatiluwih to admire the beautiful scenery of the rice fields here. We will also stop to visit a local house and the Batukaru Temple for some cultural immersion. Our trekking adventure will take approximately 1.5 – 2 hours. Afterwards, we'll have lunch together at a local restaurant before continuing with a 2.5-hour drive to reach Pemuteran Village. Get checked into your new hotel, enjoy an evening yoga session, and indulge in a well-deserved dinner.
After our usual morning yoga session and a filling breakfast, you'll get the chance to try out a cooking class where you'll learn to cook authentic Balinese cuisine, guided by a local cook. Make something delicious with local ingredients — and once lunchtime rolls around, taste your creations! The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at leisure. In the evening, we'll come together for our evening yoga session before dinner.
Good morning! Today, after yoga and breakfast, we'll drive up into the hills to visit the sacred Bukit Batu Kursi Temple. Locals in Bali often visit this temple to request guidance about their career path. After our visit, we'll visit the Pulaki Temple, located close to Bukit Batu Kursi. Set on flat land with a stone hill bank and the blue ocean as its backdrop, this temple is interesting for the fact that locals believe that a holy group of monkeys live in the vicinity, and that they protect the temple from negative influences. Keep a lookout for them!
After yoga and breakfast, it's time to check out of the hotel and continue to Sanur. Along the way, we'll stop to take a walk through aromatic clove and coffee plantations to find the spectacular Munduk Waterfall, hidden in the jungle. Back on the road, we'll make one more stop, this time at Pura Ulun Danu Beratan, set within the highlands of the mountainous Bedugul Regency. Here, atop a plateau that sits on Lake Beratan, stands the majestic Ulun Danu Temple. Finally, we check into our hotel in Sanur, where we'll enjoy our usual evening yoga session and unwind for the night with good food and great company.
After yoga and breakfast, journey to Batubulan Village to see a traditional Barong and Keris dance performance steeped in ancestral cultural heritage dating back to the Pre-Hindu period. Afterwards, we'll drive to a local house to learn to make traditional offerings out of fresh flowers and discover the meaning behind this practice. You will also be invited into a private family temple for an insightful lesson about the symbolism of the statues and alters inside. Finally, visit the Tirta Empul Temple and partake in a purification session at this holy site.
Enjoy a yoga session before breakfast. The rest of the morning is free for you to spend as you wish — why not soak up some sunshine on the beach or relax by the pool? In the afternoon, we'll drive south to visit Uluwatu Temple, a popular place of worship where hundreds of visitors gather every day. The temple is located on the picturesque southwestern coast of the island, atop a cliff that hangs over the ocean. Once the sun begins to set, witness a kecak dance performance, during which a version of the epic Ramayana Saga is retold.
It’s the final day of this retreat — we hope you have had a wonderful journey in connecting with Bali's most sacred locations. After one last breakfast this morning followed by a closing ceremony to wrap up our journey together, it’s time to leave the hotel behind and depart for the airport. We hope to see you again — travel safe!
