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Buddha’s Birthday – Another Year Goes By

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On the evening of the full moon this May 17, Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. In Bali, Waisak is mainly celebrated at small number of Buddhist ashrams on the island. However, Indonesia's main festival is held on the grounds of Borobodur, the largest Buddhist monument in existence (and one of the ten wonders of the world!) which took 100 years and three generations of men to build over the 9th century AD.

Located in central Java close to Yogyakarta, Borobodur is one of the most incredible places on earth. The holiness of this site is particularly apparent during this Buddhist ritual.

On Hari Raya Waisak, hundreds of monks in saffron robes carrying offerings of flowers and candles join a five-mile pilgrimage from Mendut temple to the serene Buddha who is seated atop Borobodur. Hundreds of candles are lit and the monks begin praying, meditating and chanting well into the evening, a vision guaranteed to remain with you forever. As the moon rises over the horizon it throws white light onto the smooth stone exterior of the ancient temple.

Try and make it to Borobudur one year, it’s a heart opening experience.

Read below for incredible events happening in Bali for May, June and Beyond…

 

BaliSpirit Featured Events

Bali’s Holistic Practitioners Unite for Japan’s Recovery

Bali’s Holistic Practitioners Unite for Japan’s Recovery

Sunday May 22 - from 8.00am – 9:00pm at Taksu Spa, Jln Hanoman, Ubud.

An exhilarating, healthy fund-raiser hosted by Taksu Spa & Restaurant with support from leading holistic and wellness organizations and practitioners.

Everyone is invited to join, novice and experienced enthusiasts alike. The first class or workshop is free with additional classes at Rp 25,000. Choose from varied yoga types, Chi Gong, Mayan Calendar, Dream Enchantment, Meditation, Sacred Geometry, Native American Soul Retrieval, Women’s Empowerment with Crystal Bowls and many more choices.

Private healing and reading consultations at deeply discounted rates. Incredible raffle prizes too!

All massage and spa services at a 20% discount and Taksu’s raw, vegan, vegetarian, seafood and poultry dishes with 25% discount. Enjoy a complimentary coconut water or jamu.

Please do your part to heal thyself whilst helping to heal Japan. Starts at 8am. Spaces are limited, so arrive early. Please click www.taksuspa.com or call (0361) 971 490

The Unfolding - life is deep. wake up. dive in.

The Unfolding - life is deep. wake up. dive in.

May 28th and 29th 7pm at Canggu Club, Bali

dance. poetry. drumming. drama. music. and an amusing surprise.

You are invited to witness the birth of the Unfolding. This communal uprising, soul revolution and creative trip, crafted through the collaborative efforts of a diverse, international collective of artists and performers, will begin its life in Bali on May 28th and 29th at 7pm at the Canggu Club before continuing to destinations in Europe and Asia later this year.

Let your senses do the surfing, stock up on creative inspiration and explore the depths of intuition. The Unfolding is an exhilarating theatrical experience of connection, community and courage and compelling evidence that there is something bigger than ourselves to which we all belong.

A not for profit event presented by theatre fireFLY in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Centre, Dance Asia, Kamau Abayomi, DF Troops, the New Earth Works and the Canggu Club.

Please note: the Unfolding is suitable for children who enjoy the arts and are not sensitive to loud drumming.

Tickets will be available starting Saturday, May 14 at the Canggu Club, Dance Asia (48B Sunset Road). Rp. 200,000 adults/100,000 students; Call or text for more information to 081 353 005 985

BaliSpirit Featured Listings

Radiantly Alive’s Raw Chef Certification Course featuring Elaina Love’s Pure Joy Culinary Academy

School of Sacred Arts Teacher Training @ The Yoga Barn

May 4th – June 5th, 2011 at Ubud.

Calling all raw food enthusiasts! Radiantly Alive and Elaina Love join forces to create the most reputable, sought after Raw Chef Certification Course in Bali. Dive into four weeks of training with Master Raw Food Instructor, Elaina, whose extensive background has launched her as one of the top raw chefs in the world.

The training runs along side Radiantly Alive’s Yoga Teacher Training. Your education combines the best of all elements – Elaina’s expertise and training, a dynamic and diverse educational program, incredible all-organic produce and superfoods, the opportunity to participate in portions of the yoga training - all set in spiritual Bali.

You’ll prepare delicious, gourmet breakfasts, breads, desserts, entrees, wraps, dressings, dehydrates, chocolates, elixirs, soups and more. Curriculum, field trips and program details are on our site:

http://radiantlyalive.com/rawfood-training.php or rawchef@radiantlyalive.com

Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training - with International Faculty,
Ubud

School of Sacred Arts Teacher Training @ The Yoga Barn

Level I, 300 hour Courses

  • May 8th - June 5th, 2011
  • Sept 25th - Oct 23rd, 2011

Level II Modules towards 500 hours

  • June 10th – 24th, 2011
  • 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.

Click here for See our video trailer or visit http://www.radiantlyalive.com/yogateachertraining.php

Cat Kabira Yoga and Energetics – Level One Teacher Training and Certification

Cat Kabira Yoga and Energetics – Level One Teacher Training and Certification

June 2011 at The Yoga Barn, Ubud.

“Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein

Yours. Theirs. Ours. You are your own guru. Find out what your own philosophy is.

This is not your standard classical yoga teacher training, though the deep and ancient roots are honored. Cat Kabira’s Yoga and Energetics Level One Training is an intimate, in-depth exploration and blend of asana, meditation, pranayama, various shamanic practices, firewalking and self-empowerment techniques with a unique emphasis on energy work and CranioSacral therapy training.

A life transforming commitment and opportunity to further your personal practice and ability to become a yoga instructor and CranioSacral therapist, Yoga and Energetics provides a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification for teaching Hatha Yoga as well as CranioSacral level 1.

www.catkabira.com

Yoga Swing Workshop with Karen Finck

Yoga Swing Workshop with Karen Finck, Ubud - Bali

Date : 18th & 19th June, 2011 at Ubud

The Yoga Swing will take your practice to a new level. The unique design allows you to move into a range of yoga positions both in the horizontal and vertical planes. The muscles of the body, the skeletal structure, brain function and the internal organs all benefit from the use of the Gravotonics Yoga Swing©.

The Yoga Swing will enable you to maintain and move more deeply into a Yoga Asana, hold postures for a longer duration without strain, relieve discomfort, strengthen, develop stamina, correct breathing and alertness and most importantly, assist in alignment in Yoga Asanas.

Students at the recent Workshop held in Jakarta
This Training is appropriate for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners, Health & Medical Professionals, Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers & Sports Professionals, Massage Therapists & Body Workers, Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy Professionals and complete novices.

Price $395 USD for 16 hrs/2 days.

Contact us for further details.
Email: gravotonics@hotmail.com
Tel: +62 817 978 9080 or +62 8786 1306 500

The School of Sacred Arts Yoga Teacher Training

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

Genome Transmutation

Genemo Transmutation

The current global shifts happening collectively are significant to our own internal shifts and levels of consciousness.

Join Russian scientist and healer Igor Serov, as he guides you through 3 days of transformational process to address the shifts in our own DNA.

Come and experience the deeply profound energy field created by this internationally acclaimed healer as he facilitates in your own realignment and healing process.

When: 24th - 26th and 28th of May 2011
Time: 6pm - 10 pm
Venue: SatyaGraha Ashram in Nyuh Kuning.
Fees: RP: 1 500 000

To register: +6281338426114 info@craniosacralasia.com