After attending the 2025 Global Wellness Summit in Dubai last November, where sleep science, longevity and personalised recovery dominated the global conversation, Escape Haven founders Janine and Trent Cottle returned to Bali with rare certainty: Mana Sanctuary, the retreat they had spent years designing, is not only aligned with the future of wellness - it is ahead of it.

“For the first time, the modern world of biology, science-backed recovery and advanced longevity tech has truly caught up with what guests are asking for,” says founder Janine Cottle, who has spent 18 years welcoming more than 10,000 women through Escape Haven's transformative retreats. “Attending the Summit last November confirmed what Trent and I already felt, that we were on the right track, because this is exactly what we have built Mana to be. The timing could not be better.”

A New Era of Recovery-First Wellness

While many resorts offer sleep aids or surface-level recovery add-ons, Mana Sanctuary has been conceived, designed and built as a sleep-optimised, recovery-led retreat from the foundations up.

Sleep is not an amenity at Mana. It is the anchor of every guest program, shaped by the latest research showing that chronic stress and poor sleep remain major contributors to disease, burnout and cognitive decline.

Each of the 13 suites has been crafted as a dedicated Sleep Sanctuary featuring:

• Material-led sleep design including copper baths, grounding woods, Himalayan onyx, magnesium-rich bathing rituals and low-tox finishes
• Smart sleep tech including wearables, recovery tracking and personalised sleep insights
• Nightly wind-down rituals and morning circadian activations
• In-room recovery boxes with red-light LED masks, PEMF devices, stretch tools and guided recovery cards

“We have designed sleep environments that go far beyond blackout curtains and lavender on the pillow,” says Cottle. “Every element, from materials to lighting to technology - is intentionally engineered to support deep rest and optimal recovery.”

Where Soul Meets Science

One of the most significant shifts highlighted at the Global Wellness Summit was the rising desire for both science and soul, without the extremes. Modern travellers are moving away from the polarised worlds of clinical longevity centres, high-adrenaline escapes or purely spiritual retreats.

Mana Sanctuary blends all three. Unisex. Grounded. Personalised. Deeply intentional.

“People do not want to choose between science and spirituality. They want both,” says co-founder Trent Cottle. “Mana delivers longevity and recovery technology, physical performance and soulful practices under one roof, all grounded in customisation.”

Eight Personalised Wellness Pathways

Rejecting the one-size-fits-all approach, Mana offers seven precision-tailored pathways, including:

• Mana Healing
• Deep Rest
• Movement and Vitality
• Men's Mental Fitness
• Mindful Focus
• Longevity and Lifespan
• Ayurveda Detox

Every pathway guest works one-to-one with a Lifestyle Mentor and leaves with a customised 21-day program designed to embed new habits long after the retreat.

“Real transformation happens at home, not just on retreat,” says Janine. “Our 21-day programs are rooted in behavioural science so wellness becomes sustainable.”

A Retreat for Men and Women, Designed with Both in Mind

Escape Haven has long been celebrated as a sanctuary for women. Mana Sanctuary represents a natural evolution toward co-ed and inclusive wellness, responding to the dramatic rise in men seeking support for stress, burnout and mental wellbeing.

“We are seeing unprecedented demand from men,” says Trent. “The challenge is that traditional wellness language and environments have not always spoken to them. Mana changes that.”

Masculine and feminine energies are balanced throughout the design - mineral-rich stone, sculptural lighting, grounding copper baths, serene textures and rituals that feel accessible for all guests, regardless of background or starting point.

Exclusive by Design: Only 16 Guests at a Time

With only 13 keys and a maximum of 16 guests, Mana Sanctuary offers rare privacy, high-touch care and deep personalisation. The retreat is intentionally curated for executives, entrepreneurs and high-performing individuals seeking strategic recovery.

Minimum stays begin at 6 nights, with 12- and 18-night pathways available, reflecting global trends toward longer, more intentional wellness escapes.

Next-Generation Longevity Tech

Mana Sanctuary integrates globally recognised, science-backed technologies, including:

• Zero-gravity cognitive recalibration chairs featuring sound therapy, vibration therapy, PEMF and more than 40 neurological programs
• Compression therapies for inflammation, lymphatic health and jetlag
• Magnesium hydrotherapy in mineral pools
• Precision-based diagnostics via wearables
• Red light therapy, oxygen optimisation and additional high-performance recovery tools

One standout treatment is the German-engineered cognitive reprogramming chair, playfully referred to by Trent as “the brain gym.” Developed over seven years, it combines zero-gravity positioning, neurosensory soundscapes, vibration patterns and PEMF to retrain the brain and induce deep cognitive recovery.

Mana Sanctuary opens in April 2026.

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About Mana Sanctuary

Mana Sanctuary is a regenerative, sleep-led, longevity-driven wellness retreat set in the lush heart of Bali. Founded by Janine and Trent Cottle, creators of the globally awarded Escape Haven, Mana blends soulful practices with advanced recovery science across seven personalised wellness pathways. With space for only 16 guests at a time, Mana offers exceptional privacy, transformation and precision-led care for both men and women.

For more information contact;

Janaya Birse

Director

Sway Communications

+61 (0)415 304 487