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Dive deep into the world of Vanaprastha and discover why we are your best choice for this transformative experience.
What is Shinrin-yoku?
Vanaprastha is a holistic concept that synthesizes Shinrin-yoku with specialized tourism, modern wellness, and the profound spiritual philosophy of withdrawal into the forest.
Reduced Stress
Lower cortisol levels and feel a profound sense of calm. Experience deeper relaxation and mental clarity.
Improved Mood
Increase feelings of happiness and well-being. Nature acts as a natural antidepressant, uplifting your spirits.
Boosted Immunity
Enhance your body's natural defense system through exposure to phytoncides released by trees.
Cultural Immersion
Engage with local traditions and wisdom, enriching your journey with authentic cultural experiences.
Inward Spiritual Journey
Explore your inner self and find spiritual balance through deep connection with nature.
Why Choose Us for Your Vanaprastha?
Vanaprastha Wisata is not a trend. It is a doctoral-level R&D project field-tested in Banjar Binyan and built with community, culture, and ecology at its core.
Rigorous R&D Origins
Developed through a modified Thiagarajan 4-D research process, every element is validated by academics, practitioners, and community voices.
Living Lab in Banjar Binyan
The forest, balai banjar, and supporting facilities were co-designed with local leaders to host reception, briefings, and health monitoring.
Science-Backed Restoration
Activities integrate Biophilia, Attention Restoration Theory, and eudaimonic well-being principles to balance body, mind, and spirit.
Community-Led Stewardship
Pokdarwis and residents manage logistics, guiding, and hospitality, ensuring benefits cycle back to Banjar Binyan.
Learn more about the science behind these benefits in our Research Section.
About the Dissertation
Vanaprastha Tourism emerges as a counter-narrative to rising stress and ecological disconnection. The dissertation positions forest immersion as a holistic pathway that blends nature, inner stillness, and Balinese cultural wisdom.
Research Background
Urban acceleration erodes humanity's bond with nature. Vanaprastha reframes tourism as a restorative framework that invites self-reflection, emotional recalibration, and reconnection with living landscapes and indigenous knowledge.
R&D Framework
The study adapts the Thiagarajan 4-D Model - define, design, develop, and disseminate - to move Vanaprastha from concept to operational model. Iterative DKT sessions and Pokdarwis capacity building ensure every stage is grounded.
Key Findings
Field trials demonstrate that slow forest invitations, biomarker monitoring, and cultural rituals generate measurable calm, mood improvements, and readiness for regenerative tourism operations.
Academic Contribution
The dissertation bridges Biophilia, ART, eudaimonic well-being, and sustainability principles into a replicable tourism blueprint. It advances academic discourse on community stewardship.
Research Diagrams
Visuals mapping the progression from concept testing to multi-stage trials. Click to enlarge.
Research Background
Research Background
4D Model Diagram
4D Model Diagram
Conceptual Framework
Conceptual Framework
The Vanaprastha Model
Vanaprastha is more than a program. It is a living model that blends spiritual philosophy, applied wellness, and community-led tourism.
Philosophy & Meaning
Rooted in the Balinese life stage of withdrawal to the forest, Vanaprastha invites participants to slow down and listen.
Model Components
The model integrates guided forest invitations, cultural rituals, biomarker check-ins, and reflective processing.
7 Core Elements
Sensory awakening, breath guidance, slow walking, nature meditation, solo sit spots, tea ceremony, and sharing.
Scientific Foundations
Biophilia, Attention Restoration Theory, eudaimonia, and sustainability principles inform how experiences are curated.
Model Diagrams
Each component is continuously iterated with Pokdarwis facilitators.
Research and Development
Vanaprastha Model
Vanaprastha Model
The Forest Experience
Each Vanaprastha immersion is designed as a full-cycle journey from reception to mindful forest invitations and reflective closure.
What Participants Will Experience
Guided sensory awakening, breath-led walking, open-air meditation, and a concluding tea ceremony help participants regulate mood and reconnect.
- Mindful forest invitations paced for all abilities
- Solo reflection nooks overlooking Kintamani
- Integration circles for lasting insights
Uji Coba Lapangan (Field Testing)
Multi-stage trials allowed facilitators and researchers to refine routes, safety protocols, and facilitation language.
Participatory photography and iterative DKT sessions ensured the curriculum stayed faithful to Banjar Binyan culture.
Pre/Post Test Results
- Heart Rate-9 bpm
- Blood Pressure-7 mmHg
- Mood ScoreImproved
“Meditating beneath the banyan canopy felt like being held by the forest. I left with renewed clarity.”
- Trial Participant, 2024
“The combination of scientific measurement and ritual grounded the experience in both evidence and meaning.”
- Research Collaborator
Community & Culture
Vanaprastha is inseparable from Banjar Binyan. The program uplifts local wisdom, protects the forest home, and advances regenerative practices.
Banjar Binyan & Local Wisdom
Community members curate the routes, share ancestral stories, and host guests at the balai banjar. Revenue from meals and crafts circulates back to families.
Environmental Stewardship
Forest surveys, participatory mapping, and strict carrying capacities keep the ecosystem resilient. Guests learn ecological etiquette.
Regenerative Tourism
Vanaprastha treats tourism as a developmental pathway - building autonomy for Pokdarwis and championing fair partnerships.
Media & Resources
Access assets that support academic dissemination, partnership outreach, and storytelling about the Vanaprastha experience.
Image Gallery
High-resolution documentation of Banjar Binyan forests, rituals, and Vanaprastha activities curated for media features.
Research Diagrams
The modified Thiagarajan 4-D model, conceptual framework, and process schematics that articulate the R&D journey.
Downloadable Files
Proposal summaries, field test reports, and model blueprints prepared for collaborators and institutions.
Publications & Presentations
Conference decks, journal submissions, and dissemination materials that share Vanaprastha insights with wider audiences.
Get Involved
Whether you are a participant, researcher, or institutional ally, Vanaprastha offers pathways to contribute to regenerative tourism innovation.
Participate in Future Trials
Register your interest to join upcoming Vanaprastha immersions. We will share schedules, preparation guidance, and any pre-screening requirements for health monitoring.
Collaborative Research
We welcome co-research initiatives focused on wellness indicators, cultural preservation, or regenerative tourism. Provide your institution, study scope, and preferred timelines.
Institutional Partnerships
Universities, travel organizations, and wellness centers can partner to replicate the model or co-host technical assistance programs. Outline your goals and we will tailor the engagement.
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Your Journey?
Connect with the Vanaprastha research team for media access, field visits, collaboration proposals, or to request additional materials.
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+62 877-7511-6767Our Location
Banjar Binyan, Kintamani, Bali