AsiaSpa Awards Names Shambhala Retreat Uma Ubud Bali as Spa Retreat of the Year.
Shambhala Retreat Uma Ubud, Bali was the only Indonesian operation honored in the AsiaSpa Awards 2009 held at the Armani Bar in Hong Kong on Thursday, November 12, 2009.
Launched in 2005 to give recognition to exceptional spas in the Asia region, the AsiaSpa Awards is among the Asian spa industry’s most anticipated annual event. The awards give recognition to the outstanding efforts of individuals, companies and products.
The 27 winners are selected by a panel of 28 handpicked judged, all experts in the field of spa healing and beauty.
Bringing honor to Indonesia and Bali in being named “Spa Retreat of the Year” was the COMO Shambhala Retreat in Uma Ubud, Bali which was cited for its “unique retreat concepts designed to guide guests towards radical lifestyle change.”
Since its opening, in recognition of Bali’s powerful spirituality, Uma Ubud has developed a substantial COMO Shambhala Retreat, designed for guests seeking greater health through Yoga and related treatments. The open-air pavilion for group and private Yoga practice has the best views in all the resort. There is also a meditation bale, a reflexology area, steam, sauna, gym, four treatment rooms and a 25-metre jade green pool.
The Asian-based therapies provided at the resort range from specific body treatments to facials, to sophisticated massages, including the COMO Shambhala Signature Massage, delivered by experienced practitioners.
COMO Shambhala’s innovative position in the global spa market continues to expand. The company’s Board of Advisors, made up of experts in holistic health, help direct the company’s evolution. members include Dr Robert Thurman, Yoga teacher Rodney Yee and Donna Karan. By bali Update (www.balidiscovery.com)
