Alila Manggis

3 health-focused retreats to visit around the globe - SilverKris

"An elegant beachfront resort combining traditional alang alang thatched roofs with cool white-stone walls, it recently opened a beachfront wellness centre called Surya (meaning “sun”). Surya is a yoga-focused retreat that runs a monthly six-day programme mixing restorative and Hatha yoga, meditation and Tai Chi alongside therapeutic spa treatments; guests can also pay extra for sessions with a Balian healer who uses specific herbs to complement his massages. The resort offers nutritious, wellness-minded cuisine from chef Wayan Sandiasa—highlights include a spicy jackfruit rendang and the Indonesian health tonic jamu—and can create customised programmes. It also runs a six-hour community tour that explores Balinese culture. (Access: fly to Denpasar; about a 90-minute drive.)" - Vanessa Tai