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BAWAH POWER RETREAT
Five Days to Reset, Restore, and Renew

Set on the remote islands of Bawah Reserve, the BAWAH POWER, Nature Reset & Longevity Retreat from 4-9 June 2026 offers a rare kind of escape, one that feels less like indulgence and more like return.

Over five carefully curated days, the program blends modern longevity principles with the regenerative force of nature. The result is subtle but profound: deeper sleep, steadier energy, and a nervous system that begins to unwind almost on its own.

At its core is the Aura Spa & Thermal Sanctuary, where personalized treatments and guided heat – cold rituals restore balance at a physiological level. Days extend beyond the spa into jungle hikes, ocean swims, and unstructured island exploration, moments designed not for stimulation, but for presence.

Workshops on Reset, Movement as Medicine, and longevity as a lifestyle offer gentle structure, while digital detox options allow for complete disconnection. Evenings shift inward, with meditation, aromatherapy, and sleep rituals that support lasting recovery.

The retreat is led by a considered group of practitioners, each bringing a distinct, holistic perspective to wellbeing: Philippa Glazer, who brings a philosophy rooted in nature and conscious movement; Tania Balasch, specializing in integrative nutrition and longevity; Joaquin Soler, whose culinary approach balances refinement with integrity; and Nuning Utami, guiding practices that build both strength and stillness.

Spanning over 300 hectares of protected rainforest, lagoons, and white-sand beaches, Bawah Reserve operates with a clear commitment to ecological preservation. Its limited number of tented suites, overwater bungalows, and the private Elang Island ensure an atmosphere of quiet exclusivity without excess.

Accessible only via Singapore, Bawah remains intentionally removed. That distance is precisely its power: creating the space for a true reset, quiet, grounded, and enduring.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Bawah Reserve
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Pack a slice of Asia wherever you go and beat the heat with the most stylish leather and horn fans, you might have ever seen! Handmade by skilled artisans and inspired by the market stalls of Java, Putri Soediono launched Pubumésu, after cutting her teeth designing theatrical accessories for Vivienne Westwood.

Putri Soediono

A third culture kid with a traditional and eccentric Asian upbringing, she holds a degree in Fashion Accessories from London Cordwainers. For her designs, that also include bags, she combines the traditional shadow puppet making of her native Indonesia with a passion for statement pieces.

Banana leaf printed leather and horn fan

Conch shells printed leather and horn fan

Watermelon leather fan

Pineapple printed leather and horn fan

Here you can enjoy some photos of the outstanding craftsmanship that goes into the fans. Every cut, stitch, shaping, forming, and treatment is conducted in the brand’s Indonesia – based factory, involving a team of classically skilled craftsmen and women, dedicated to the art of leather craft.

The team uses 100% tanned leather from cattle locally sourced on the island of Java, that is carefully treated to provide you the signature distressed look for that little edge of punk. The outcome, an entirely handcrafted piece of leather accessory you can call your own.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Pubumésu, Instagram @pubumesu

On the S/S 2016 runways, oversized florals burst into full bloom. Large in scale, the blossoms have been seen in all ways, preferably on wide-leg pants and tops. Here you see me wearing the trend on a business trip in Bali last month. Comfortable and stylish in one.

My look: Jessie poppy-print top and Maude printed crepe de chine wide-leg pants, both by Stella McCartney, Soho mini textured-leather shoulder bag and suede and metallic peep-toe sandals, both by Gucci, T Wire Narrow 18-karat rose gold bracelet by Tiffany & Co,
pearl earrings by Chanel, diamond ring by Cartier, Lady Excalibur watch by Roger Dubuis and Linda sunglasses by Tom Ford.

LoL, Sandra

Photos: © Sandra Bauknecht

“Island of the Gods and Demons”, “land of 10,000 temples” – these are just two of the many names for Bali, the Indonesian island located in the Indian Ocean between Java and Lombok. I love the friendliness of the Balinese people and the beauty of the island and not only because I spent my honeymoon at the Four Seasons Bali at Sayan. The same resort and villa that Cindy Crawford and Randy Gerber celebrated their honeymoon. The island has an aura that is quite overwhelming.

Bali Balance is a label launched in 2011 with offices in Indonesia and Switzerland that brings the magic of this wonderful island to your home.
High quality hair and body spa products made with organic essential oils that are produced biologically in Bali and that have an intense revitalizing effect. 
Indulge yourself and wake up your senses with magical scents that will accompany you throughout the day.

The product range includes shampoos (CHF26.-/250ml), conditioners (CHF29.-/250ml), body wash (CHF24.-/250ml) and body lotion (CHF 29.-/250ml), oils (CHF32.-/250ml) and candles which are all available in two scents: Morning Mantra (lemongrass, clove, lavender, peppermint, cajeput, ginger) and Bali Passion (vanilla, ylang ylang, ginger and sandelwood).
For further enquiries, please contact: .
In Switzerland, Bali Balance products are exclusively available at Cachet.

Famous places such as the The Istana are using the Bali Balance products.
A feast for the senses!

LoL, Sandra

Photos: Courtesy of Bali Balance