{"id":194796,"date":"2025-11-13T08:32:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T00:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/?p=194796"},"modified":"2025-11-22T11:15:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T03:15:17","slug":"mauna-wellness-retreat-at-the-apurva-kempinski-bali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/bali\/mauna-wellness-retreat-at-the-apurva-kempinski-bali\/","title":{"rendered":"Mauna \u2013 The Art of Silence: What to expect from this new Wellness Retreat at The Apurva Kempinski Bali"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, Bali has truly upped its wellness game. But what sets the island apart as one of the world\u2019s leading destinations for wellness tourism? The seamless blend of culture and luxury. The Apurva Kempinski Bali<\/strong><\/a>, a five-star resort in Nusa Dua, is a shining example of that, especially with its new holistic wellness program.<\/p>\n

The brainchild of Apurva Spa\u2019s Director, Ira Maharani Putri, Mauna \u2013 The Art of Silence<\/strong> centres on four pillars of wellness: mindfulness, movement, nourishment, and sleep. Inspired by Bali\u2019s sacred Day of Silence, Nyepi<\/a>, the retreat embraces the same philosophy: eliminating external distractions to help you tune inward.<\/p>\n

I recently had the pleasure of immersing in Mauna at The Apurva Kempinski Bali<\/strong><\/a>. Here\u2019s my day-by-day look at what this three-day restorative journey involves. It might just be your sign to hit pause and reset\u2026<\/p>\n

Day 1 of Mauna: Self-Awareness & Nourishment<\/h3>\n
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Mauna Day 1 was all about self-awareness and a nourishing dinner (Photo by Honeycombers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

First things first \u2013 check-in. As one of Bali\u2019s top luxury resorts<\/a>, The Apurva Kempinski\u2019s concierge team has perfected the process. Everything felt seamless and stress-free, exactly as it should for a wellness-focused stay.<\/p>\n

I then made my way to my Cliff Private Pool Junior Suite, where my Mauna essentials awaited: a journal with guided prompts, a mala meditation necklace, calming incense, and seven chakra stones.<\/p>\n

Though my private plunge pool was calling my name, I headed to the opening ceremony led by Ira. We began with a mindful body-scanning ritual to connect with how we felt at the start of the retreat. The session closed with Mauna Meditation. I have to admit: meditation isn’t usually my thing, but Ira\u2019s soothing voice made it surprisingly easy to embrace the stillness.<\/p>\n

Dinner that evening was a rijsttafel-style feast at Pala Rooftop, celebrating Indonesia\u2019s vibrant culinary heritage with nourishing dishes: vegetable soup, grilled or boiled proteins, fresh fruits, and traditional jamu elixirs.<\/p>\n

Back in my suite, I found a thoughtful turndown surprise: a sleep mask and lavender pillow spray from Utama Spice (one of my favourite Bali brands). It was a lovely touch to conclude my first day of the retreat.<\/p>\n

Day 2 of Mauna: Movement, Mindfulness & Deep Rest<\/h3>\n
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Sunrise views and ocean sounds \u2013 this is one of the best yoga spaces I’ve practiced in (Photo by Honeycombers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The second day of the retreat began at sunrise in the Apurva Chapel \u2014 a stunning glass-walled space overlooking Nusa Dua Beach. With ocean sounds as the soundtrack, I flowed through yoga and breathwork. Movement is my kind of therapy,\u00a0and this was honestly one of the most serene settings for a mindful practice.<\/p>\n

After a plant-forward brunch and free-flow immune booster shots, the focus shifted to the next wellness pillar: sleep. As someone who struggles with insomnia, this was the part I\u2019d been waiting for. Australia\u2019s leading sleep expert, Olivia Arezzolo, joined us for the day. With over 14 years of experience, she unpacked the science of sleep, shared practical tips for quality rest, and guided a soothing sleep meditation.<\/p>\n

The afternoon continued with a deep sleep and tension-release treatment at Apurva Spa. I started with breathwork, followed by a therapeutic deep tissue massage that worked out every knot. From the 15th-floor with its sky-high views, even napping felt luxurious.<\/p>\n

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From the 15th Floor sky-high views, napping has never looked so good… (Photo by Honeycombers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our final dinner was at Bai Yun Restaurant, where the chef\u2019s signature Chinese hot pot was reimagined with wellness in mind, using restorative broths, organic meats, premium seafood, and seasonal vegetables.<\/p>\n

Returning to my suite, I found another thoughtful setup: chamomile tea, dried rosella, and a lavender-salt bath waiting to help me wind down. Safe to say, I had one of the best nights of sleep in a long time.<\/p>\n

Day 3 of Mauna: Purification & Gratitude<\/h3>\n
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Mauna ended with a spiritual cleansing and gratitude (Photo by Honeycombers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Before I knew it, it was the final day of Mauna. We began with an oceanfront meditation, followed by a water purification ceremony (Melukat<\/em>) and temple prayers at nearby Geger Beach. It was the perfect way to blend Balinese spirituality with the retreat\u2019s luxury wellness focus.<\/p>\n

The closing ceremony brought us back to where it all began, tying everything together with mindful, self-reflection.<\/p>\n

My final thoughts<\/h3>\n