Want to keep up with the latest and greatest in the world of wellness? Here we bring you the tried-and-tested 2024 spa trends in Bali that everyone is raving about.
Welcome to a new era in hospitality, where hotels and resorts around the world are redefining the wellness market with ancient healing rituals, state-of-the-art technology, results-driven experiences, and everything in between. And when it comes to the latest spa trends and must-try wellness experiences? Well, it just keeps getting better…
Amidst the flourishing global wellness boom, Bali continues to stand out as a premier destination for transformative experiences, with world-class spas and wellness destinations promising rejuvenation, regeneration and reawakening. So, to help you keep up with the ever-evolving world of wellness, here we’ve rounded up the wellness and spa trends of 2024, and the very best spas in Bali where you can experience these trending treatments.
TOP WELLNESS & SPA TRENDS OF 2024
7 treatments to add to your Bali bliss list
1. Biohacking
Recovery, repair and recharge. As the name suggest, biohacking is the practice of optimising our health, energy and performance through lifestyle adjustments and technology. Think cell-regenerating red light therapy, infrared saunas, extreme hot and cold plunges (AKA contrast therapy), and immersing in sub-zero temperatures known as cryotherapy. This growing movement is reshaping spa experiences globally – including Bali!
Where to experience biohacking in Bali:
Terapung Float Club – float in these open-air salt water tanks to improve your overall health and sleep. While you’re here, explore other biohacking therapies too, like the cell-renewing Red Light Therapy, infrared sauna and ice bath.
Karma Spa – unwind in style at this clifftop resort, where ice plunges come with ocean views, and an infrared sauna with bodywork to boot.
sundaymood – this luxe Canggu day spa ticks all the boxes with its stunning private rooms that feature your own infrared sauna and ice bath.
2. Breathwork
It’s liberating to know we can empower our health through the simple practice of conscious breathing. While breathwork varies from yogic pranayama to diaphragmatic breathing, the concept of conscious breathwork is believed to flood our body with more oxygen, improving brain and body connection, mood and energy – what’s not to love about that?!
Where to do breathwork in Bali:
Asa Maia – this Uluwatu wellness resort attracts renowned athletes from around the world with their transformative Tibetan-inspired somatic breathwork led by accomplished practitioner, Syddarta.
3. Facial massage
Spas prioritising facial massages over skin products are reshaping spa menus (and facial structures!) globally. Through meticulous facial muscle stimulation, lymphatic drainage and refined techniques to target the fascia, years of tension can be smoothed away, yielding visibly more firm and toned results.
Where to experience facial massages in Bali:
Blue Karma Dijiwa Seminyak & Ubud – treat yourself to Bali’s best Kobido Japanese face massage for an all-natural face lift and total relaxation.
Muka Concepts – this boutique studio in Pererenan combines inter-oral Buccal techniques with guasha to release face and jaw tension.
Anaya Aesthetics – one of the select medical spas in Bali, here you can experience Biologique Recherche facials, regarded as one of the world’s best brands for blending skin-lifting facial massages with results-driven skincare.
4. Lymphatic drainage
Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to vibrant energy. With the understanding that our lymphatic system requires sweat, exercise and physical movement to activate its detoxifying function, sophisticated lymphatic treatments are on the rise at Bali’s best spas.
Where to experience lymphatic draining in Bali:
Lymphatic by Carla – this Canggu beauty spa is renowned for not only their Brazilian booty lift, but also the lymphatic body work and vigorous abdominal massages.
Fondue Recovery – this Uluwatu wellness studio has introduced Bali’s first Normatec compression therapy which is frequently sought after by athletes to accelerate lymphatic drainage.
Nomads Haus – experience the results-driven Madero therapy whereby timber tools and instruments are applied to target fat, muscle and cellulite.
5. Seed-to-skin beauty
Skincare crafted from nutrient-rich ingredients, cultivated on pesticide-free soil and through regenerative farming practices is the next frontier in clean beauty. Indonesia a treasure-trove of skin-nourishing superfoods like turmeric and moringa, which further adds to the appeal of seed-to-skin skincare products.
Seed-to-skin products in Bali:
Fields of Yarrow – offering two gorgeous facial studios in both Uluwatu and Canggu, this award-winning natural skincare brand champions local sourcing, with their very own organic farm to feed their luxury, clean beauty brand that rivals the world’s best.
SAVARA – a beautifully presented plant-based skincare range made in small batches, the impressive collection features hair, body and skincare made with natural botanicals sourced from Indonesia.
6. Sleep therapy
With research emphasising the link between sleep and brain longevity and skin health, the quest for better sleep has never been so crucial. In fact, emerging trends don’t stop at spas, they include resorts with soundproofed rooms, dedicated sleep chambers and sleep butlers, too!
Where to improve your sleep in Bali:
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort – this upscale Nusa Dua wellness retreat hosts a “Sleep Well & Reset Retreat” with mindful movement, magnesium-rich foods and consultations.
Six Senses Uluwatu – a luxury Uluwatu resort with year-round three-, five- and seven-night “Yogic-Sleep” Retreats, we’ve never felt so refreshed.
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – this upscale Ubud resort promotes “Sleep Support Therapy” inspired by ancient Ayurvedic practices.
Spring Spa – with spa locations island-wide, here you can deeply unwind with the “Sleep Specialist” facial.
7. Silent retreats
In a world filled with constant noise and distractions, silent tourism – where one unplugs to reconnect – is emerging as the ultimate form of relaxation. Spending time in silence is thought to not only destress and relax the nervous system, but also activate brain cells and deepen the connection with yourself and others. Silent travel is burgeoning – shhh, can you hear it?
The best silent retreats in Bali:
Bali Silent Retreat – this nature sanctuary in the mountains of Bali offers day, weekend and multi-day retreat programmes centred around peaceful contemplation. We’re talking labyrinth-walking, fire ceremonies, and even hot spring bathing enveloped in serenity.
Oneworld Retreats – this Ubud Ayurvedic retreat invites guests to do part or all of their Panchakarma Detox Retreat in total silence…
Love these trending spa treatments? Check out Bali’s wellness retreats happening in 2024, too!
