A different way of being
A different way of being
nyawa
In Indonesia, “nyawa” stands for life and for the breath that animates the body – the quiet force that holds body and mind together. It’s the part of you that lets you feel present, at ease and fully yourself. At nyawa, that meaning became a place, set between rice fields, jungle and a river, built for space, stillness and wellbeing.
Why nyawa exists
“nyawa was born from a simple realization: real rest takes more than a beautiful place to stay.
As entrepreneurs, we know how quickly you can fall into constant motion, overthinking, and performance pressure. For a long time we thought more effort was the answer. What actually helped was the opposite: slowing down, resting, thinking clearly again.
nyawa grew out of that experience – a quiet place, built to let your mind and body settle.”
Stephanie & Moreno Sgura
Founders
nyawa stands for
the soul of life
In Indonesia, “nyawa” stands for life and for the breath that animates the body – the quiet force that holds body and mind together. It’s the part of you that lets you feel present, at ease and fully yourself. At nyawa, that meaning became a place, set between rice fields, jungle and a river, built for space, stillness and wellbeing.
Why nyawa exists
“nyawa was born from a simple realization: real rest takes more than a beautiful place to stay.
As entrepreneurs, we know how quickly you can fall into constant motion, overthinking, and performance pressure. For a long time we thought more effort was the answer. What actually helped was the opposite: slowing down, resting, thinking clearly again.
nyawa grew out of that experience – a quiet place, built to let your mind and body settle.”
Stephanie & Moreno Sgura
Founders
What makes nyawa different
Most Bali villas are built for looks. What makes nyawa unique is the combination of low-stimulus architecture, space and intentional retreat elements, such as a flying deck over the river, massage and chill-out pavilion, reflexology path, tropical garden and a complimentary concierge service throughout your stay.
Instead of packing villas wall to wall, we deliberately placed just four villas across 2.6 hectares – leaving space for privacy, quiet and nature to do their work. A place to release stress and step back into a grounded state.
The nyawa approach
And we take it one step further.
During your self-guided retreat, a low-stimulus environment, a nervous-system-friendly daily rhythm and simple practices help you to slow down, disconnect and recharge.
Along the way, you:
- release built-up tension
- regulate your nervous system
- quiet your mental noise
- get your focus and energy back
- feel more grounded and present
What makes nyawa different
Most Bali villas are built for looks. What makes nyawa unique is the combination of low-stimulus architecture, space and intentional retreat elements, such as a flying deck over the river, massage and chill-out pavilion, reflexology path, tropical garden and a complimentary concierge service throughout your stay.
Instead of packing villas wall to wall, we deliberately placed just four villas across 2.6 hectares – leaving space for privacy, quiet and nature to do their work. A place to release stress and step back into a grounded state.
The nyawa approach
And we take it one step further.
During your self-guided retreat, a low-stimulus environment, a nervous-system-friendly daily rhythm and simple practices help you to slow down, disconnect and recharge.
Along the way, you:
- release built-up tension
- regulate your nervous system
- quiet your mental noise
- get your focus and energy back
- feel more grounded and present
The nyawa values
Integrity
For us, balance and wellbeing are not tied to seasons. They’re a way of living that should be accessible and honest. That’s why we stand for transparency and do not apply seasonal markups.
Giving
Giving back is not an extra – it’s part of who we are. Each year, we donate a portion of our profits to projects that protect animals, preserve nature, and support Balinese communities.
Individuality
We believe, your stay should be as unique as you are. From nature activities to a private chef – with our concierge at your fingertips, you can shape the experience as you desire.
Fairness
We don’t take any commission from our trusted local partners – so 100% of what you spend stays with family businesses, and you always enjoy exceptional value at fair rates.
The nyawa values
Integrity
For us, wellbeing is not tied to seasons. It’s a way of living that should be accessible and honest. We stand for transparency and don’t apply seasonal markups.
Giving
Giving back is part of who we are. Each year, we donate a portion of our profits to projects that protect animals, preserve nature, and support Balinese communities.
Individuality
Your stay should be as unique as you are. From nature activities to a private chef – with our concierge at your service, the experience shapes as you desire.
Fairness
We don’t take any commission from our trusted local partners – 100% of what you spend stays with them, so you always enjoy exceptional value at fair rates.
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