Hari Raya Galungan (06 July 2011) & Kuningan (16 July 2011)

is the day when the victory of Dharma or Justice/Truth wins over Adharma. It is when the family ancestors descend into the family temples, led there by seeing the long curved bamboo pole (penjor) that are erected in front of every Balinese house.

For ten days, the ancestors are feted in the family temples; many temple festivals occur at this time of year and there is great feasting. On the last day, Kuningan (16 July 2011), the ancestors are seen off with a flurry of yellow offerings and yellow rice.

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I AM AN ANGEL CHARITY DINNER at KuDeTa, Seminyak.

Saturday June 18th from 6:30 pm onwards

Bali’s business community, entrepreneurs, and social butterflies descend on KU DE TA each year to raise money for the I’m An Angel Foundation. All “Angels” mark your calendars and get ready for Saturday 18 June at 7pm: a special night for a worthy cause.

Under the direction of Asana Viebeke Lengkong, (“Viebeke”) I’m An Angel has grown each year since its inception in 2003, and has now contributed over $400,000 (USD) to some of Bali’s neediest residents. Viebeke has directed care to supplement food and school supplies to over 13,000 children, works tirelessly with “BALI CLEAN” to promote environmental awareness, as well as sponsoring children’s education. By attending this wonderful night you also contribute to supporting medical relief for undernourished children, as well provide disaster relief across the Indonesian archipelago.

For more information and to buy tickets to this incredible event: http://www.kudeta.net/MagazineDetail.aspx?id=167

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Heart for Healing Festival – Bumi Ubud Resort, Lodtunduh - Ubud.

June 18, 2011 from 10am – 7pm

Join Ubud residents for this parent created Holisic Lifestyle Festival to raise money for the scholarship program at Pelangi School. There will be a variety of healers on sight donating their time for sessions, an ayurvedic spa of sorts; yoga, dance and meditation classes and a swimming pool (so bring your bathers!).

For parents and kids, so join this day and experience the fun! Entrance at the door only Rp. 50,000. http://www.pelangischoolbali.com/community.html#events

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Body, Breath and Mind – A Yoga journey with James Newman, Purnati Center Ubud.

Date : August 14 – 19, 2011

"Join us at the beautiful Purnati Center for this all-inclusive residential retreat. Expand and deepen your practice through sequences and techniques rarely taught in the West.

The yoga of T.Krishnamacharya (the “Father of Modern Yoga”) connects Body and Mind through vinyasa and breathing, creating a profound meditation in movement.

My teacher Srivatsa Ramaswami taught me this system as he learned it studying under Krishnamacharya for 30 years. Join me to experience these powerful source teachings yourself.

James Newman (E-RYT500, Registered Yoga Therapist) is a yoga teacher, retreat leader, and bodyworker based in Bali. He is a senior student of the great yoga master Srivatsa Ramaswami and one of only a few dozen teachers worldwide certified by him. James combines his knowledge of yoga and yoga therapy with his insight as a Level 5 CranioSacral therapist to create an integrated, effective approach to deepening your practice."

For more information please visit our website at : www.kelaparetreats.com/?page_id=43

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Shakti Spirit Yoga & Ayurveda, 6-week Level 1 Teacher Training, Ubud.

11 September - 23 October 2011

Only a limited number of places remaining for the highly respected Shakti Spirit Yoga and Ayurveda Level 1 Teacher Training.

Hatha and Vinyasa Flow Yoga, with an emphasis on alignment and safety, this 6-week, 230-hour intensive is Yoga Alliance registered. A maximum of 16 students learn the art of sequencing and adjusting, while integrating their practices with Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy and an introduction to Yoga Therapy.

Senior teacher and Director, Rachel Hull (E-RYT 500 – asana, pranayama, Ayurveda), is joined by an internationally experienced team of senior teachers, including Emil Wendel (pranayama, meditation & Hindu philosophy), Dr Sujatha Kekada (Ayurvedic consultations & Ayurvedic cooking), James Newman (anatomy & yoga therapy), and Anna Smallwood (asana).

“This training actually teaches you how to teach.”

On-site accommodations available. For more information: www.shaktispirit.com

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Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training - with International Faculty, Ubud.

Level I, 300 hour Courses

• Sept 25th - Oct 23rd, 2011

Level II Modules towards 500 hours

• Oct 28th - Nov 11th, 2011

Join us in the tropics of Bali, where the world's leading teachers in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Jivamukti, Bhakti and more combine ancient wisdom in a contemporary context. Breathe, sweat and transform with , Nicki Doane, Simon Borg-Olivier, Edward Clark, David Stringer, Elaina Love and many more.

These Yoga Alliance certification courses present a phenomenal comprehensive curriculum from challenging asana to enlightening philosophy, uplifting kirtan to organic, raw foods.

The Level I courses are open to all levels whether new, beginning to learn the benefits or already teaching. The Level II is a unique opportunity to dive much deeper in an intimate program designed for the intermediate practitioner.

For more info, click here

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Bali Yoga Experience, with Marie McNamara, Ubud.

September 18-23

Join Australian teacher Marie McNamara for 6 Days of yoga,adventure & complete pampering at an affordable price

Cost: $925AUDPrivate Deluxe room with fan
$975AUD Private Deluxe room with A/C

• 5 nights’ accommodation at Swasti Eco CottagesUbud.
• All breakfasts, dinners and 4 lunches.
• Twice daily yoga classes, yoga nidra and meditation.
• Complimentary 1.5hr hot stone massage OR 1.5hr body scrub & massage.
• A Cycling Tour. Escape the hustle and discover the magic and spirit of rural Bali on this easy 25km downhill cycle to the active volcano Mt Batur.
• Visit the fresh produce market, followed by a session at Casa Luna cooking school, listed ‘amongst the world’s best’.
• Traditional Kecak and Fire dance ceremony
• Site seeing around Ubud.
• Airport Transfers
• NB: Airfares and all beverages not included

For more info click here

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The JOY of SACRED RESPONSIBILITY with Denise Payne, Purnati center Ubud

July 24 – Aug 03, 2011

Join us in the beautiful hills of Ubud for a 10 day retreat that will help you to re-connect, re-know and re-discover you and your highest potential.

Start each morning with a invigorating yoga class, that will inspire you in new ways each day, and then enjoy various yoga and meditation workshops throughout the retreat.

World renound teachers with 40 years of enegetic and yoga teaching years between them. Join this yin-yang blend of Kundalinin meets Power Yoga with REBECCA PFLAUM (USA/Japan/Signapore) & DENISE PAYNE (USA/ Ubud's own YogaBarn Teacher) on this incredible journey together.

RETREAT INCLUDES:

• Luxury accommodations at Bali PURNATI Resort ˜ Single or Double
• Airport Transfer
• All food; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ˜ western and Indonesian vegetarian meals
• Daily opening morning yoga class
• Afternoon/evening yoga & workshops
• Meditation classes, and energy workshops
• One private session one-on-one with Denise or Rebecca
• Two separate day excursions on Bali
• 1 1/2 hour massage session
• Evening Sessions include Kirtan, Dance, & Movie nights

$1675 USD ˜ Early Bird Special (Before July 1st)
$1950 USD ˜ Registration After July 1st

For more info click here

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The School of Sacred Arts Yoga Teacher Training

Sunday October 9th – Sunday November 6th, 2011 at The Yoga Barn, Ubud

We are very excited to announce the fourth School of Sacred Arts Teacher Training for 2011 featuring a number of talented teachers from The Yoga Barn.

The 200 hour Yoga Alliance accredited training will be facilitated by SOSA co-founders Simone MacKay and Troy McFadden. The respected SOSA team members will cover everything from yoga philosophy and history, anatomy, physiology and kinesiology, how to teach a vinyasa flow class, ayurveda, tantra, yin yoga, how to work with injuries, and make mindful adjustments. Also joining will be a number of passionate teachers, sharing their gifts of kirtan, pujas and dance meditations.

For more information, please visit: www.schoolofsacredarts.net

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