{"id":9415,"date":"2020-01-16T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/?p=9415"},"modified":"2020-04-02T07:16:19","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T21:16:19","slug":"como-shambhala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wotif.com\/vc\/blog\/asia\/como-shambhala\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bali health retreat you need in your life"},"content":{"rendered":"

I never thought I\u2019d be the type of person to use my valuable annual leave on a health retreat.<\/p>\n

Holidays are for cocktails, eating whatever you want and throwing your usual routine out the window, right?<\/p>\n

My new answer to that question: Sometimes.<\/p>\n

When you and your partner are a little (okay, a lot) burnt out and decide to take a last-minute trip to recharge your batteries, let me tell you, a health retreat in Bali suddenly has a whole lot of extra appeal.<\/p>\n

Especially when you find yourself at COMO Shambhala Estate<\/a>. Located just outside of wellness hub Ubud, I feel like a new woman after just a three-night stay. Not convinced? Allow me to give you 15 reasons you why a stay here is the stuff of holiday dreams.<\/p>\n

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1. It\u2019s not a hardcore retreat:<\/strong> If you\u2019re conjuring up images of days with no alcohol or coffee, boring food and phone bans, you\u2019re in the wrong place. COMO Shambhala is a great introduction to the retreat world.<\/p>\n

2. Tailored programs to suit your needs:<\/strong> While you don\u2019t need to commit to a wellness program to book here, it\u2019s a great way to get the most out of your stay and also great value. I select the \u2018Bespoke\u2019 program, which includes a consultation with a wellness expert. He\u2019s incredibly knowledgeable and it\u2019s quite a therapeutic experience in itself, reflecting on your current health and wellness with a (health professional!) stranger. His treatment plan and recommendations help inform my stay and I follow his encouragement to go alcohol-free for my three days here, surprising even myself!<\/p>\n

3. The ginger tea:<\/strong> Arriving very late at night Sydney time, feeling a little dishevelled, the signature COMO ginger, lemon and honey tea on arrival could be my new favourite beverage. The team give me the recipe, which is a lovely touch! The air-con airport transfer, complete with healthy cookies and nut snacks, also wins my heart.<\/p>\n

4. An infinity pool right outside your room:<\/strong> As you can tell, we\u2019re pretty happy about this inclusion. There\u2019s also a main pool if you prefer something bigger. It\u2019s all about options here.<\/p>\n

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Happy Friday from Ubud \u270c\ufe0f\ud83d\udc99\ud83c\udf34<\/a><\/p>\n

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