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OBVIOUSLY there is no talking so what happens when you try not to speak for three days? If you hate chatting to strangers you are going to love this.

Bali Silent Retreat is an eco-sanctuary for meditation and prayer. Surrounded by green rice fields, protected by the sacred Mount Batu Karu and caressed by natural hot spring, this is the ideal place to start an inner journey of silence and self-exploration. You choose how long you want to stay and what you desire doing. There’s only one rule: to respect the “Art of Doing Nothing.” Sounds like a fair principle.

There are two rules at the Bali Silent Retreat: resist using any technology, and no talking is allowed. It might not sound too challenging to do, but in today’s hyper-connected world, I cringed at the idea of attempting three days — or 72 hours — of total silence where I’d be able to do nothing more than eat, sleep, read or just sit and stare into nearby rice fields.

The Buddhist practice of quietly meditating dates back millennia, but the need for silent reflection in the face of never-ending online chatter is newer. There are many hideaways around the world aimed at helping travelers disconnect, but one of our favorites is Bali Silent Retreat.

Reconnecting with yourself at this Bali retreat is simple: by removing the demands of life and embracing the art of nothing. Found within the UNESCO protected rice fields of Jatiluwih, on the rich heritage of the Kingdom of Tabanan, Bali Silent Retreat was once a sacred ashram erected by the king for his unwell son.

For many travelers, Bali is a dream destination, with everything from beaches to food to spirituality on the agenda. But too often, people get stuck in a rut when it comes to places to go, with Seminyak and Ubud always top of this list. How about veering off the well-trodden tourist-path to areas unknown?

Bali Silent Retreat is exactly what it sounds like: no talking, no music, just silence and the noises of nature.

Could you stay silent for an entire MONTH? The no-talking retreats designed to bring you inner calm (though some are more extreme than others)

Experience the inspirational beauty for yourself!

Too busy to take a break? Here’s when you need to draw the line – break off from your hectic lifestyle, and retreat to an environment that promotes serenity and relaxation.

I found it liberating not having to consider social niceties or think about how I was being perceived in any exchange. It freed up a shocking amount of mind space to think about what I wanted personally and my priorities, independent of others.

Living off the grid is about having a conscious awareness of how we want to live on this planet. Read more on the living off the grid principle being practiced at Bali Silent Retreat.

Beautiful views, meditative walks and delicious food may create the perfect mood for a mindful break – but Ariel, The Guardian’s writer discovers that being in the moment is hard work.

What is the recipe to a successful life? Do more things into exhaustion or let everything takes its balance? Read Heath’s revelation following his 5 days retreat at Bali Silent Retreat here.

There are so much insights into the art of Balinese culture from the weekly session of Tea Circle at Bali Silent Retreat. Bali & Beyond’s magazine contributor investigates and shares her findings here.

At a time when life is more fast-paced than ever, where everything demands to be attended at once, it is refreshing at times to just switch off and go inward to listen to the one that needs attention the most

As human beings, can we ever stop talking? When our phone is glued to our hand and becomes the extension of our limbs, it’s hard to imagine a day without “communicating.”  Bali & Beyond contributor went into the remote Bali Silent Retreat to experience the art of silence.

A glowing verdict on Bali Silent Retreat.

Our friend Passenger 6A wrote on how the practice of silence is taking over tourism around the world. Glad that Bali Silent Retreat is being featured as one of the destinations.