The origin of the name Ubud is from the Balinese word ubad meaning medicine. This traditional village has always had strong spiritual healing elements related to the confluence of the two sacred rivers, the oos and the pakusera and abundance of natural healing plants and herbs that thrive in the area, as well as the numerous balians (natural healers) that practice here. The village has always had a strong spiritual aura surrounding it due to its ancient temples, priests and mystics. Away from the crowded tourist areas, this enchanting village with its breathtaking landscapes, artistic and cultural charm generates an ambience of spiritual tranquility amidst the gracious gentility of the Balinese.

Ubud is truly a place where one feels spiritually inspired, revitalized and loved.

Maya Ubud Resort & Spa presents A Spiritual Journey, an 8-day/7-night program that will enable you to experience and understand the spirituality of the Balinese. The program includes yoga and meditation each morning, exploring nearby temples and a visit to Balinese healer or obtaining a priestly blessing. Our experienced staff will also explain the making of temple offerings. On one morning you will be taken for a walk to a traditional village to be greeted by the villagers and experience how they start the day. During the program our resort guide will share with you the Balinese philosophy of life that will enlighten and help you better understand the way of these people and impart wonderful memories for you to take home.

Between the activities, spa pampering awaits you at Spa at Maya, to help you relax and rejuvenate both mind and body.

Package rate valid from 1 April 2012 onwards

Book this package save up to USD 815 from rates available on internet

Terms and Conditions:

• Lunch and dinner are at extra charge
• Rates are subject to an additional 21% service charge & tax
• Benefits not taken are not refundable.
• A high season surcharge of USD 30 plus 21% service charge and tax per room per night is applicable during the periods of July 15 - September 15 and December 20 - January 05
• Rates are subject to change without notice

A Spiritual Journey Package Includes:

Private round trip airport transfer, daily buffet breakfast, shuttle services to and from Ubud central market from 9.00 am until 5.00 pm every hour on the hour, daily scheduled activities, daily afternoon tea with Balinese sweets at Bar Bedulu from 4.00 pm until 5.00 pm, 24-hour internet access in library and Wi-Fi internet connection in all rooms, villas and public areas; and the following special programs:

Daily Yoga and Meditation

It is important to start your day with yoga and meditation. This gentle form of exercise helps you commence the day physically and mentally relaxed, centered and balanced, and ready for the excitement the remainder of the day will bring. The yoga session is private and personalized for you.

Spa Pampering

Three spa treatments at our award winning Spa at Maya are awaiting you. Our professionally trained and highly skilled therapists will gently work on relaxing every tired muscle with therapeutic massage techniques, invigorating body scrubs, rejuvenating facials and luxuriating in flower or herbal baths.

Morning Golden Hour Walk

Experience the real Balinese way of life, observe their activities and see a traditional market. Enjoy a morning stroll through nearby villages accompanied by a resort guide who will point out and explain the various aspects of the villages visited, observe the activities of the rice farmers, the women going about their daily chores and admire the beautiful flora of the island.

Visiting Orphanage

Like any place on earth, Bali also has its share of under-privileged children. We will visit a nearby orphanage. A gift for the children is prepared by your resort guide.

Flower Temple Offerings

Offerings play an integral part in the Balinese way of life. Offerings are made daily to appease the gods and demonstrate respect for the deities. Learn how the Balinese make their temple offerings which follow intricate forms and shapes. Bring along your own creation to place during your temple visit.

Balinese dress

Become a Balinese for a day and learn how to wear traditional Balinese costume as worn during special ceremonies and temple festivals and creating a wonderful photo opportunity and a prized memento of your visit. Your body measurement will be taken shortly upon your arrival.

Visiting temple

Religion is the essence of Balinese life and everything the Balinese do revolves around this. Each compound has its own house temple and each village has a variety of temples for various functions and ceremonies. All this will be explained by our resort guide as you leisurely tour the area and visit some of the most sacred and ancient temples in the vicinity.

Visiting a Balinese Healer or Priest

One of the highlights of this program is visiting a Balinese healer or priest. Ubud's power to heal is legendary. These deeply spiritual and religious people will perform melukat, a recharging, purification and blessing ceremony with holy water.