April 2007 - Balispirit Features Events in Bali
A warm
greetings to all from near and far…
Goddess Saraswati
April 14 celebrates Saraswati day in Bali, a special day devoted to the Goddess
of learning, science and literature. Saraswati rules the intellectual and
creative realm, and is the patron saint of libraries and schools. For Balinese
Hindus, she is celebrated as she succeeded in taming the wandering and lustful
mind of her consort, Brahma, who was preoccupied with the goddess of material
existence, Shatarupa. On this day no one is allowed to read or write, and
offerings are made to the lontar (palm-leaf scripts), books and shrines.
Saraswati Day is celebrated every 210-days on Saniscara Umanis Wuku Watugunung
and marks the start of the new year according to the Balinese Pawukon calendar.
Ceremonies and prayers are held at the temples in family compounds, villages
and businesses from morning to noon. Prayers are also held in school temples.
Teachers and students abandon their uniforms for the day in place of bright and
colourful ceremony gear, filling the island with colour! Children bring fruit
and traditional cakes to school for offerings at the temple.
In accordance with Balinese Hindu belief, knowledge is an essential medium to
achieve the goal of life as a human being. In line with this, the Art Of Living
Foundation, is holding a special free event on Apri 14 – the Light of
Peace Celebration. The Foundation is an organization committed to conscious
holistic living and personal self-development. The one-day event will be hosted
by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
We wish you a learned and enlightened month of April, and look forward to
seeing you in Bali soon!
ONGOING Events @ Balispirit, Ubud
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Retreats & Workshops that Might be of Interest:
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Art Of Living - Light of Peace Celebration
with Sri Sri ravi Shankar at Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Jimbaran
April 14th - 8:00 am
Light of Peace Celebration ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION
"Make the whole life a game. There is no purpose, there is no aim,
nothing. Just take it lightly, easily. Play the game. That is worship, that is
celebration."
— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The
Art of Living Foundation is hosting this special event.
For more information contact Yayasan Seni Kehidupan on +62 21 651 3123 or
email
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Saturday April 21 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
US$60 with 10% discount for Bali Locals
SAHAJA is an experiential investigation of our ancestral origins and light-body
futures. Utilizing sound, breath, spontaneous arising movement and Vedic
archetypal energy patterns, we are made aware of the inherent vitality that
lives within us on cellular and energetic levels. This workshop will explore
among others the motifs of the cobra, Shiva-Tandava, Saraswati in relationship
with the infinite.
We use Somatic Movement Meditation, inspired by the principles of Continuum
Movement, providing an opportunity to dive inward and explore the "sacred
union of the opposites" (Shiva-Shakti) in a deeply personal and
experiential way. The union of Shiva-Shakti is not only an archetypal
expression, it is a motif that runs through biology, evolution, embryo genesis,
cosmology and more. This exploration brings our awareness to the fluid system
that courses within each of us and the millions of years of primordial and
Cosmic wisdom stored in our cells. Ateeka is a certified Integral Yoga
instructor, teaching Yoga based in the core of consciousness and meditation
through asana, pranayama and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Through practices
with Ateeka, students explore and discover their own organic, alive, divine
essential nature expressed as Yoga.
For more information, please
email or visit
www.yogawithateeka.com
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Saturday & Sunday April 28 - 29 - 10:00am to 6:00pm
US$60per day with 10% discount for Bali Locals
"You Cannot Be Free By Yourself" FDP
Tantra recalls the wisdom of ancient mystery schools who explored liberation
through the "sacred union of the opposites." Nature is alive with
this union... sun and moon, night and day, water and earth. SENSITVE BODYWORK
TANTRA is one of many doorways available to us as humans to rediscover what has
never been lost: innate joy, pleasure, wisdom, love and ultimately, freedom.
Utilizing sound, breath and the contact cradles inspired by TANTSU (Tantric
Shiatsu) and Somatic Movement Meditation, we will open a connection to the
source of vibrant health that exists in us all. The nurturing womb-like cradles
and centering breath work harnessed in this workshop creates a safe environment
to open to more intimacy, connection with others and the source of health.
Somatic movement meditation, inspired by Continuum Movement provides an
opportunity to dive inward and explore the "union of the opposites"
in a deeply personal and experiential way.
During the 2 days, you will explore both partner and individual practices that
create the possibility to amplify your connection with natural intelligence and
live life from an expansive, joyful perspective.
For more information, please
email or visit
www.yogawithateeka.com
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April 21 - 28
Awaken, Embrace & Celebrate the Surf Goddess in You!
Surf Goddess Retreats provides a unique surf and yoga vacation for women only
where guests can take time to immerse themselves in an enchanting environment
that revitalizes the body, mind & spirit. Our boutique surf retreat for
women boasts small groups with individual attention from our personalized
services and features daily yoga classes, decadent spa treatments, cultural day
tours, private villa accommodation and delicious healthy organic meals prepared
with love. There is loads of action and fun in our friendly, supportive surf
classes, which will have you up riding your board on the first day! Enjoy a
one-of-a-kind retreat where you will awaken the surf goddess on you on a
transformational holiday filled with sun, surf, yoga & pampering.
Look and feel your best as you awaken, embrace & celebrate the Surf Goddess
in You!
Tel: +62 813 3822 5588 HP / International booking phone/fax is: +65 6491 5097
or email or
please visit
www.surfgoddessretreats.com
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May 12 - 19
Connect deeply with your creativity at this unique seven-day workshop. Join
Sarah Armstrong and Kathryn Riding as they support you to find freedom,
spontaneity and confidence in your creative expression.
Daily yoga will bring a stillness and calm to help uncover the many stories
held within you. Creative writing sessions will offer tools to write with
freedom and ease. The improvisation classes are very gentle and absolutely
suitable for those who've never experienced improvisation. Beginners and the
unconfident will be made to feel very welcome in the writing classes and the
yoga is suitable for all levels.
The facilitators include: Journalist, novelist and writing teacher Sarah
Armstrong. Yoga, drama and voice teacher Kathryn Riding.
The main retreat fee of (AUD)$1470 includes all classes, twin share
accommodation and all breakfasts.
For bookings or more information, including detailed biographies of Sarah &
Kathryn visit
www.sarah-armstrong.com or
email or phone +61 2 66846897
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• May 23 - 29 - Ashtanga Yoga in Paradise with David Swenson
• June 5 - 11 - Joining Heaven and Earth: An Om Yoga & Meditation Retreat with Cyndi Lee
In recognition of Bali's powerful spirituality, COMO Hotels and Resorts have
developed two substantial COMO Shambhala retreats, designed for those seeking
greater health and mental quietude through yoga and related treatments. Both
properties feature Asain-inspired, holistic therapies, an open air yoga
pavilion for group and private practice, meditation bale, reflexology area,
steam, sauna, gym, treatment rooms and at COMO Shambhala Estate you have access
to several modalities of healing including an Ayurvedic Doctor, counseling
Psychologist, Nutritionist and Naturopathy.
For reservations or information on COMO Shambhala Estate Workshops &
Retreats, please call +62 361 978 888 or
email.
For past retreats at COMO Shambhala please
see here
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May 20 - June 17
A comprehensive Yoga Alliance 200 hour certified residential intensive
encouraging forth your highest potential. Experience yourSelf free of false
limitations. Empower yourSelf to assist others.
Drawing on our extensive yoga practice and training with dozens of modern
masters, you dive deeply into a spectrum of today's yogic styles, including
Jivamukti, Astanga, Iyengar and more. Discover how you share yoga by learning
what's come before you. Join Daniel Aaron along with Edward Clark, David
Williams, Patrick Oancia, Emil Wendel, Chris Kummer and more..
Click thru to the
Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training Listing for more
details and to book your retreat.
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Acting as producer & exporter to many overseas clients, our bali yoga
clothing is manufactured in small cottage industry production houses, overseen
by western designers and quality control staff.
We manufacture yoga clothing designs inspired by the most popular yoga styles
in the international yoga market, but are also able to manufacture your private
label designs, with minimum quantities per style. Our Bali Yoga Clothing is
sold retail in our Ubud Yoga Boutique or wholesale in quantity for export. We
also act as quality control & shipping agents for export orders from other
producers on a per-client basis.
Check out our Balispirit line of active and leisure-wear:
• Yoga pants & tops for men and women
• T-shirts & wraps
• Light jackets
• Jewelry and other accessories
For more information: Tel. +62-361-970-992,
email to request a catalog
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Dates are ongoing all year round
Balispirit has created an opportunity for you to work on your own Personal Yoga
Practice in an environment truly conducive to inner exploration and personal
growth. Through our individually organized Short Break Yoga Vacations you will
have time to relax and unwind from your daily stresses back at home.
Click thru to our
Short Break Yoga Retreat Webpage for price details and to
book your retreat.
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