Known as the Island of Gods, Bali is a place made for enjoying the luxury and bliss of a relaxing holiday. Home to gorgeous beaches, world-class resorts and plenty of natural surroundings to soothe the soul, Bali is famous for its wellness centres. Choosing a spa in Bali is not hard, but this article will show you how to find the perfect spa retreat for a holiday of total rejuvenation.

Located along the lush banks of a river, a retreat at this spa will put you in touch with nature as it follows the Balinese practice of using nature's five elements to soothe mind, body and soul. The place is a quiet and serene abode where you can heal your physical and spiritual being with the aid of professional, helpful and courteous staff, trained to help you restore your mental and physical health. Treatments are in the form of rituals and traditional practises with monthly events for you to be a part of. These include rituals using the element of fire as well as programmes on Balinese cooking, which is always a favourite amongst participants. Tipped to be one of the best wellness destinations in Bali, Five Elements Spa is just one of the comfortable destinations you can learn about on The Luxury Travel Channel.

Soothe your senses at Soori Bali Spa, which boasts gorgeous beachfront views and sights of lush paddy fields. You can practise yoga by the beach to the sounds of the waves crashing to the shore, and relax with a soothing massage as gentle breezes waft across the blue-green paddy fields. Enjoy the bliss of traditional Balinese massage treatments as well as other treatments such as acupuncture, Neurotherapy and more. Learn the art of meditation, which is easy to relish at this aesthetically pleasing centre built to help you relax and let go of lifestyle trials and troubles.

Women relaxing with stone massage at Bliss Sanctuary for Women in Bali | Image via flickr

This spa offers the wellness treatments a woman needs to rejuvenate her mind, body and soul. Treatment sessions are tailor-made to cater to your individual needs, and so you get a personalised spa programme targeted at attending to your specific healing essentials. Besides treatments, you can choose to indulge in a variety of programmes including learning the art of cooking traditional Balinese dishes from a professional cook. When booking a spa treatment at Bliss Sanctuary for Women, you will be treated to a bonus dinner at one of the best restaurants in the area.

This wonderful holistic centre uses a combination of music and yoga to help you reconnect and heal your body and soul. Located in Ubud and known as the cultural centre of Bali, this spa will help you reconnect with yourself and find your purpose in life. Ubud is an interior town known for its pretty surroundings, arts and crafts markets and also the monkey forest. Time at Soulshine is ideal for stepping away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routines to sit back, enjoy nature and relax.

Enjoy a stay at this spa where you can indulge in the luxury of healing spa treatments, soothing meditation sessions and yoga to revitalise your mind and body. This retreat too is located within the lush surroundings of Ubud and is ideal for releasing your creative side as you get to try your hand at traditional batik making and other handicrafts on offer. If you are an outdoorsy person, there are bike rides and hikes across the rustic villages and surroundings made up of paddy fields, and pretty forests.