About & editorial policy
Who stands behind this guide — and how we vet retreats
An independent guide and referral concierge run from Bali. We cover legal wellness retreats only, and we never arrange psychedelic ceremonies.
Maintained by the Juara Holding Group wellness concierge desk · Bali, since 2015 · Reviewed 2026
01 · Who we are
Who publishes this guide?
This guide is researched and maintained by the wellness concierge desk of Juara Holding Group, a Bali-based hospitality and travel group working across Indonesia since 2015.
We are an independent editorial team and referral concierge, not a retreat operator. We don’t own or run any retreat we cover, and no venue can pay to change the substance of a review.
Day to day, the Bali desk answers traveller questions, checks venue details and updates the guides in our Journal — with on-the-ground familiarity with Ubud, Tabanan and the mountain areas where most retreats operate.
Our scope is legal modalities only — breathwork, meditation, sound, yoga and jamu. We don’t arrange, refer to or promote psychedelic ceremonies of any kind.
02 · Editorial policy
What is our editorial policy?
As of 2026, every page on this site is held to the same written standards.
This site is informational. Several plant medicines that appear in retreat marketing are controlled or restricted under Indonesian law — you are responsible for checking the current legal status of any program before booking.
- Independence. Editors decide coverage. Commercial relationships never change what we say about safety or facilitation.
- No illegal substances. We never sell, source, supply or facilitate access to any psychoactive substance.
- Honest reviews. No invented ratings, testimonials or statistics. Unconfirmed details are marked “as reported by the venue”.
- Indicative pricing. All prices are indicative and can be changed by the operator.
- Corrections. Spot an error? Email the desk and we’ll review and correct the page.
03 · How we vet
How are retreats vetted before they appear here?
Editorial due diligence, not a certification or guarantee. Retreats change teams and programs, so always confirm current details with the venue.
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A real operating presence
A real venue in Bali, reachable contact channels and a program that actually runs.
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Safety practice
Medical intake forms, contraindication screening, facilitator supervision during every session and an emergency plan.
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Transparency
Clear pricing and inclusions, plus integration support after the program.
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Standards for the price
Accommodation, hygiene and food appropriate to the price point.
04 · Disclaimer & contact
Medical disclaimer and contact transparency
Nothing on this site is medical advice. Consult a licensed physician before considering any program, and disclose your full medical history to any retreat you contact.
Psychedelic ceremonies can be dangerous for people with heart or psychiatric conditions, or those taking medications such as SSRIs and MAOIs — one more reason we never arrange them. Even legal practices like intensive breathwork or herbal drinks may not suit everyone.
Contact stays simple and traceable: one desk, two channels — WhatsApp and email, the same details as on our contact page. Ask us to help shortlist a retreat for your health profile, budget and dates.
In a crisis, contact local emergency services or a mental-health professional — a retreat is not a substitute for care.
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