Kaia Wellness Collective

25/07/2017

Such a beautiful and charming place it is. ❤️

15/08/2015

Book your next flight with a layover in one of these airports to squeeze in a yoga or mat Pilates practice instead of passing time with over-priced airport food!
• Chicago
• San Fransisco
• Dallas-Fort Worth
• Burlington, Vermont
• London

“Life’s about the journey, not the destination.” …Or at least until you end up in the airport, exhausted, desperate for yoga, and caring only about

15/08/2014

S U P . F I T N E S S / /

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) boarding is not only a fun and unique way of exploring an exotic & magical place, but it also provides a great workout. The people of Hawaii started this sport many years ago as a way to stay fit when the waves weren't adequate for surfing.

Using a SUP board primarily challenges your cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neuro muscular systems. When the systems are challenged, the body responds by adapting to become stronger, faster, more efficient, and more coordinated.

• Standing/balancing on the unstable surface of the board improve his balance, coordination, and strength of the feet, hips, legs, and core
• Propelling yourself with the paddle improves the coordination and strength of the hands, arms, shoulders, and core
• The cardiovascular system is challenged as well. It responds by improving endurance by making the heart and lungs more efficient.

It's a very good sport to engage in if you are cross-training since it uses almost all the muscles in the body. SUP is a form of simultaneous aerobic & strength training!
Now imagine all of these incredible benefits, and then add yoga! (We do that, too!)

It's not too late to join us for 1 of our 3 retreats in September, each offering SUP adventures on arguably the most beautiful coastlines in Bali. Join us!

• Adventure: September 1st - 5th
• Precision: September 8th - 12th
• Reflection: September 22nd - 26th

www.kaiawellnessretreats.com

14/08/2014

V A R I E T Y . I S . T H E . S P I C E . O F . L I F E / /

Besides , , daily & lessons, and exploration of authentic royal palaces, provides even more unique experiences, such as Balinese Cooking School. Our retreats provide a variety of both active and authentic cultural experience to truly absorb all that Bali has to offer.

cooking school will provide the opportunity to learn the flavors and traditional cooking methods of Indonesia, with cooking classes lead by one Amankila's own East Balinese sous chefs.
The cooking school is unique in that the chefs have learned their skills from their mothers and grandmothers and their traditional family recipes have been handed down through generations as Amankila is located in one of the most traditional regencies of Bali, these recipes still remain uncorrupted by time.
The cooking school offers an intimate hands on approach where you are given your own station and will be making the dishes from beginning to end, in order to get a proper insight of how Indonesian food is prepared and cooked - staples like mie goreng, satays, Indonesian spice pastes, and curies for you to replicate at home.
Join us for this, and much more!
www.kaiawellnessretreats.com

07/08/2014

Tickets are booked and it's now official! In October, the staff of Kaia Wellness Retreats will be heading to Laos in order to run the Luang Prabang Half Marathon: "La Procession".

We have decided to do this for a few reasons. First, in order to support the organization, "Friends Without a Border" that is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to the children of Southeast Asia. Second, because we are going to represent the heart of Kaia Wellness, which is service and education within the realm of health and wellness while contributing to the needs of the community in each place we go. We are really looking forward to sharing more about it as we learn how we will be more specifically involved!

If you are interested to know more, below is a quick summary on the marathon and the cause we have the privilege of supporting.

"In 1999, "Friends" built and opened Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Since that time, AHC has treated over 1.2 million children, trained thousands of healthcare professionals, and is considered one of only three essential healthcare institutions in the country.

In November, 2013, Friends celebrated a new pediatric hospital called Lao Friends Hospital for Children (LFHC). Scheduled to open Spring of 2015, LFHC will include: Inpatient & Outpatient Departments, 24 beds, Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Operation Theater, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, lecture rooms & library to teach paediatric medicine to the future leaders of the hospital, kitchen & laundry for families visiting the hospital, and a vegetable garden to teach families how to prepare nutritious meals. Utilising the successful model of Treatment + Education + Prevention achieved at AHC, Friends will also implement outreach programs to teach children and families health promotion and disease prevention.

Friends is currently conducting a baseline medical survey in the Luang Prabang Province. The survey will help Friends gain a better understanding of the health needs of the children in the area as well as ensure the doctors and nurses of LFHC are providing the best possible care."

http://www.luangprabanghalfmarathon.com/

This is only the second time a race of this type has been held in Luang Prabang, and this may be the first time you have run in a race where everybody is raising money for charity. So, even if you...

06/08/2014

Hi Friends,
Please check out our website if you haven't had the chance yet. Feel free to send any inquiries about the retreats or pricing to: info@kaiawellnessretreats.com. Thanks!
http://www.kaiawellnessretreats.com

Luxury wellness & adventure retreat offered in 5 private Indonesian locations tailored to fit the individual's needs. Yoga.Pilates.SUP.Macrobiotic.Detox.Exclusive.

05/08/2014

A M A N K I L A . B E A C H . C L U B / /

"We don't remember days, we remember moments."

Imagine a day of exploring the turquoise seas of the Lombok Strait, some quiet time on a private bale on an exclusive beach, & then ending the day here -- alongside the 41m Beach Club Pool, where floating candles surrounded by plumerias add to the elegant ambiance at the base of this peaceful hill. What will make this moment memorable is being surrounded by like-minded individuals who share similar passions, making new friends, strengthening the bonds of those you traveled with, as we savor the flavors of Bali and just enjoy these sweet moments of life together.

Live the life you imagine! Join us for one of our upcoming retreats at the Award-Winning, 6 Star Amankila Beach Resort in East Bali:
Adventure | September 1st - 5th
Precision | September 8th - 12th
Reflection | September 22nd - 26th

See our website for more details:
www.kaiawelllnessretreats.com

Double occupancy rates available.

04/08/2014

C H E C K . O U T . T O . C H E C K . I N / /

Photo credit: amanresorts

Amidst the chaos, stress and sometimes heartache of real life , taking a retreat is a powerful tool to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and reflect on what's really important to you -- this form of self-care us crucial to your well being.

With as much adventure and activity that is planned for our retreats, we also balance with time for you to have the opportunity to nurture yourself, and really take the time to check out and disconnect from attachments in order to really check in with yourself and focus on setting clear intentions for your life.

If you are needing time alone, or if you want to strengthen a bond with a friend, loved one, or spouse - a retreat with can benefit you in one of several ways:

1. Rediscover "you", and connect with your spirit.
2. Reduce Stress
3. Allow your body, mind & spirit time to heal & rejuvenate
4. Increase creativity, energy
5. Learn tools & strategies to make the changes you desire
6. Create more positive feelings and joy into your life
7. Release and heal from negative experiences of the past
8. Learn to trust and use your intuition

We offer award winning, six-star accommodation at the Amankila Resort in East Bali to provide the retreat experience of a lifetime. Join us! Registration is open for our upcoming retreats:
• Adventure: September 1st - 5th
• Precision: September 8th - 12th
• Reflection: September 22nd - 26th
Info@kaiawellnessretreats.com

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03/08/2014

S T O P . A N D . S M E L L . T H E . T U B E R O S E S / /

There is actually scientific evidence behind the idiom to "stop and smell the roses". A study done at Berkeley suggests that suggests that appreciation of the things around us plays a significant role in the quality of one's life. There is beauty everywhere if you keep your eyes and your heart (and nostrils) open.
In Indonesia the tuberose is called "bunga sedap malam", meaning fragrant night flower. It is a night-blooming plant that ends in a cluster of corolla flowers, and its fragrance is considered one of the most powerful floral scents. First discovered in Mexico thousands of years ago, tuberose is now cultivated worldwide, specifically in South India & Indonesia to be devoted to deities, ceremonies and perfumes. The sensuous tuberose flower is a symbol of desire.
Here in Bali, we are literally surrounded with an abundance of natural beauty, and this morning a handful of tuberose stems reminded me of this. If we desire to be fully present, we can truly enjoy all the subtle gifts that are ever present. A higher quality of life is available to those who pursue it. Take time to notice the things that others are overlooking. Find a way to interrupt your schedule and enjoy what's right in front of you. Here are few tips to practically applying this life lesson.
Take 15 minutes and go for a walk:
1. Look around, really open your eyes to see everything around you.
2. Take note of what catches your eye; concentrate on it.
3. When you get back, write down what you saw.
4. As you go through your day, revisit your list. Remember what you noticed and appreciated.

Don't think of stopping to smell the roses as a distraction from life. This is life. These moments are all we have. -

02/08/2014

"To travel is to live."
~ Hans Christian Andersen

01/08/2014

Hi Kaia Wellness Friends and Family,
Our September retreats are now on Retreat Place with more details. Please check it out and share with your friends who may be interested! FOR EXTRA MOTIVATION *** For each individual responsible for someone signing up for our retreats will receive a special and generous gift in the mail from us, so please be sure to let us know who you have inspired to sign up along with your address that you would like the gift to be sent! Thank you so much for your support, we appreciate it!

http://www.retreatplace.com/2014/07/31/luxury-adventure-and-wellness-retreats-in-bali-september-2014/

An exquisite getaway to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Join us at an exotic Indonesian location where you will be immersed in the peace and serenity of this beautiful culture. Wellness Retreats in Bali

28/07/2014

P r i n c i p l e s . O f . P i l a t e s + Y o g a / /

By training efficient functional movement habits, so that all muscles are properly developed and working harmoniously together, tasks or “work” that once seemed difficult can become effortless.

Here at the Outdoor Fitness Pavilion at the Amankila Resort in East Bali, we provide the daily opportunity for guests to efficiently train their functional movements in daily Mat Pilates, Yoga, and Pilates & Yoga fusion classes. Pictured here is founder
guiding the Mat Pilates portion of our weekly fusion class. (We were also blessed with the opportunity to teach 2 young girls in this class, they were fearless & inspiring, giving their best effort the entire class!)
Abbey incorporates the principles of Pilates in every class she leads:
• Concentration
• Control
• Centering
• Flow or efficiency of movement
• Precision
• Breathing

The Pilates principles in combination with yoga are a great way for guests and instructors to explore complimentary practices and in this setting, steps away from the ocean, we are truly experiencing the shift from effort to "effortlessness". Join us at your stay here at Amankila or for one of our retreats in September! More details listed on our website:
www.kaiawellnessretreats.com
Email us with any questions you may have:
info@kaiawellnessretreats.com