May 2007 - Events in Bali for late May and June
Know
what is good & bad, whether traveling or living in one place. You can't
find peace on a mountain or in a cave. You can even go to where the Buddha
attained enlightenment without getting closer to the truth …
Ajahn Chan, Buddhist monk
Hari Raya Waisak - June 1, 2007
image provided by Darvis.com
On the evening of the full moon this coming June 1, 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 – a must see for visitors to Indonesia at any
time of the year. 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. As the moon rises over the horizon
it throws white light onto the smooth stone exterior of the ancient temple.
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.
If you want to take a trip to Yogyakarta to experience this event, consider
staying at the foot of Borobudor at the mid-range Manohara Guest House, or at
the high-end Losari Coffee Plantation Resort, just forty minutes drive away.
You can search the web for more details on these hotels.
In Ubud we are also planning a celebration on June
9th dedicated to the richness of life and all that mother earth gives us.
Please join us for an incredible evening of KIRTAN: music, song & chant
with internationally known musician and Yoga Teacher Wade Imre Morisette. Wade
will join us in Bali after teaching at the Hong Kong Yoga Conference,
Evolution. See belowfor details on Wade's two
yoga workshops and the evening of sure to be Blissed out Kirtan (and buffet
dinner) at The Balispirit Yoga Barn©.
Oh! And don't forget to check out Toni De Marco, one of the world's best known
Tantra Teachers, who is currently in Ubud ready to lead an advanced
TANTRA WORKSHOP (all levels get the full monty) from May 18-21. Although
great for couples, singles can also join this workshop & learn great
techniques to bring home to their respective partners.
You can join Toni's free intro nights at Balispirit Yoga
Studio, on Jalan Hanoman, above Kafe,
click for details.
We wish you a learned and enlightened month of May, and look forward to seeing
you at the Yoga Barn soon!
ONGOING Events @ Balispirit, Ubud -
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Bliss out in orange!
Wade in Action
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This event is not to be missed!
Friday night, June 8th from 6:00-8:00pm
Create your dream life with Japa Yoga practice
Rp 225.000
Trance with Wade as he leads you through a journey into Japa meditation. Learn
subtle and gross mantra practices that will help you focus your mind and bring
power, energy and momentum behind all that you really desire! This practice
will benefit all who want clarity and a peaceful mind. 2hours.
Saturday, June 8th from 9:00-11:00am
The marriage of Vinyasa Flow and Mantra
Rp225.000
A rigorous set of intermediate to advanced yoga vinyasa karmas linked with
mantra and sound. Take your asana practice to a level that includes all parts
of yourself. Emotion, mental stillness, strong body, spiritual connection and
open heart! Wade will lead you through original flows (karmas) that will leave
you feeling uplifted and strongly rooted at the same time! Learn how nada sound
can greatly enhance any asana! (intermediate to advanced) 2 hours.
Saturday night, June 9th from 6:00-9:00pm
Mantra Kirtan and Bliss Dance Celebration with Vegetarian Buffet!
Rp. 100.000
Come and move and groove with a guided dance journey! Wade will allow some free
form as well as some intentional movement that will bring you to a sacred place
that only music and movement can do! Once this happens come and join him in a
heart opening Kirtan Mantra concert. Call and response of Sanskrit and English
chants that will shed any layer left over around your heart!!! (all levels in
the evening time~3 hours with a great meal first).
ONLY RP.500,000 IF YOU JOIN FOR THE WHOLE WEEKEND
see poster! or see
Wade's website
Fore more information on local Ubud accommodation or to register, please
email or call Murni at +62 361 970992.
Or
- reserve your space here.
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Japanese Yoga
with Makiko
Rasha is subbing thru May
James Newman
Cheri Rae will be subbing
in May and June
Agung Teaching at the
Hanoman St
Studio
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Inspiring Yoga Teachers & Classes at Balispirit
Created in a grass-roots manner, Balispirit Studio is dedicated entirely to
Yoga, Movement and Healing, for the sole purpose of bringing together
Community. But don't take our word for it … please come and be a part of
it! We have daily yoga classes taught by highly trained & internationally
certified teachers that take place at out Hanoman St. Studio, above
KAFE.
If you have never studied yoga with us before, please try a class with us and
get Rp.20,000 off of your first class.
Check out our new
May Schedule!
(click thru to see the entire schedule)
Beginner Yoga – with James Newman – Wednesdays 4pm
This is great for beginners and those who want a refresher class. Learn (or
relearn) several basic poses in a slow, involved format, that focuses on
linking breath with movement. Build inner awareness and mental clarity while
reducing stress and tension. Ends with 5-10 minutes of deep relaxation.
Followed by:
Restorative 1hr Yoga Community Class - with James again - FREE!
Wed from 6:00-7:00pm
This class brings recuperation to the internal organs, the nervous
system and rejuvenates the consciousness. Through the use of props, poses are
held comfortably and restfully to allow the breath, body, and spirit to open.
All levels welcome.
Classical Hatha Flow - with Sri Jane - open level
Tues & Thurs from 8:30-10:15am and Sat 10:30 - 12:00n
Jane Teaches traditional classical yoga flow, as intuited by the ancient
forest dwellers of India. Each class flows from asana to asana using the breath
as your guide, with clear instructions on how to achieve the best posture for
you, allowing for your own individual unique body to open and respond, in a
caring & non-competitive way. Each class will incorporate, Asana (to
strengthen and bring flexibility to the body), Panorama (to focus and balance
the mind), Meditation (to still the mind and raise the levels of
consciousness), Hand Mudras (to balance right and left hemispheres of the
brain) and Yoga Nidra, a deep relaxation enabling us to integrate on a cellular
level all that was taught in class.
Raja Yoga with Mark Allen Ament – Open Level
Tues & Thursday 6:00 – 7:30 pm and Sunday 4:00-5:45pm
Raja Yoga is a complete system for the advancement of body and soul. It is a
practice designed to increase your capacity on all levels. In a Raja class, you
can expect to have a moderate yet challenging physical workout to strengthen
and lengthen your muscles, while focusing on yogic breathing techniques
designed to cleanse your cells and oxygenate your blood. The practice is
completed with a meditation which supports you to slow down, relax and
de-stress.
Vinyasa Flow - with Rasha and, on different days, Cheri Rae
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 8:30 – 10:00 am - Open Level
Mon 5:00 - 7:30 pm - Intermediate/Advanced Yoga Play shop
Flow yoga is a series of flowing yoga postures (asana) linked by the breath to
detoxify, stretch, and strengthen the body and build life force energy. Both
Rasha and Cheri Rae are known for their inspiring and light attitude.
Hatha Yoga in Japanese Language - Beginner Level – with Makiko –
Tues, Fri & Sat 4:00 – 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:30 – 12:00 am
Bilingual Yoga in Bahasa Indonesia and English takes place two times
per week!
Hatha Yoga with Weda is Thursdays from 4:00-5:30pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Agung Fridays from 6:00-7:30pm
Other Great Offerings:
The Law of Attraction with Brenda Ferreira – Ongoing Wednesdays
7:30pm at Balispirit Yoga Studio.
Vibrant Living Yoga with Daniel Aaron & Ci Gong with the other
Daniel! Both of these classes will resume the first week in July
More things you should know:
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All classes run for approx 1hr30mins with the exception of the Mon night class,
which is 2hr30mins.
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Classes are Drop in (no reservation necessary) & are priced for ex-pats
at Rp.60,000 for one class or for as low as Rp.50,000 per class for a
series card.
Click for information on studio structure and pricing.
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Balinese citizens pay on a donation basis, so please tell all your friends that
they are welcome to join us!
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Please note that our schedule may change and sometimes we have subs, check out
the photos of our visiting subs for the next month.
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Please check our online
schedule regularly for updates.
Balispirit Yoga Studio is located at 44B Jln Hanoman, above Kafe, Ubud.
For more info email
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A special offer valid from 14 – 16th May in conjunction with this event,
we are offering a special 3 day package in our beautiful and peaceful health
resort on the northshore of Bali including :
- 2 nights accommodation in a double-bungalow.
- Dolphin Sunrise tour with native fisherman Boat
- Traditional Balinese Gamalan Orchestra with Dance Performance
- 3 Buffet meals a day
- Special Wellness Spa treatment
- Yoga classes twice daily
Price from € 89 per person, twin share; 109 € for single
accommodation.
Please contact us as soon as possible to ensure your booking
email or see the website
www.gaia-oasis.com/gaia25_en.html Phone: +62 (0)81 2386 2952, Fax: +62
(0)362 28428
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May 17 – 20 - Iyengar Yoga & Health Meditation Retreat
Yoga at Prana Dewi in pure Nature is Heaven on Earth!
Meditation – Pranayama – Asanas in the center of the Bali Rice
Bowl.
At Prana Dewi, we offer 3 to 6 day yoga retreats throughout the year for
beginners and experienced students alike. Our teacher, Franziska Rapp shows a
long yoga practice and is teaching in a way in which every student is carefully
regarded. During our retreat, experienced students will reach higher knowledge
and awareness in their yoga practice and beginners will get the right
instruction to start safely the path of yoga. Courses include accommodation,
delicious organic vegetarian food and all yoga classes. For teachers, our
beautiful natural resort is also available as a rental for your own Bali yoga
retreat.
4 days 3 nights Iyengar style Yoga with Health Meditation at Prana Dewi
Mountain Resort, Tabanan. Price US $180, including Food, Accommodation and Yoga
instruction.
Email or visit
www.balipranaresort.com
Please reserve your space here.
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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.
Click
to download PDF's of full schedule and special prices for Ubud Locals and Ex
pats!
Or
reserve your space here
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May 18 - 21
We are offering Weekend Art Retreats, One Day Art Workshops and on-going
Evening Art Classes to Adults.These Art courses are designed to help kick start
& inspire your creative potential in a fun, friendly & non confronting
atmosphere. Experienced artists will add fresh new dimensions to their style.
Beginners & skeptics will be amazed.
Workshops and Retreats are held in gorgeous natural Balinese settings. Evening
Art Classes are held in Studio Kita in Seminyak.
All courses include tuition in drawing & painting techniques and methods
given by Kate Carson & Leo Howell, both passionately devoted to art, artist
materials, delicious food and refreshments, fun, music & laughter!
For more information on how to book a retreats or join our
weekly classes in Seminyak or contact Leo at O8180566293, Kate at
081338023675 or
email
Please reserve your space here.
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June 10 - 16
Patrick is the founder of YogaJaya Yoga Studio in Tokyo and is known for his
unique teaching style, which includes a great sense of humor and honesty. He's
come all the way to Bali, check him out!
This 7 day retreat will consist of a daily total of 4.5 hours of pranayama,
meditation and yoga asana held in the mornings and afternoons. The retreat is
designed to be totally relaxing, open to all levels of students. Enjoy Patricks
light hearted but thorough approach to helping you unwind, relax, re-set, and
transform!
Also enjoy amazing massage and beauty treatments, as well as fantastic regional
food, fresh fruit, and the very hospitable Balinese cultural flavor!
Bingin Beach is on the east coast of Bali, situated in a beautiful quiet and
peaceful location away from the bustle of tourism, well known as a popular
surfing and snorkeling destination. Participants will have the chance to relax
and explore the pristine white sand beaches and reef as well as dramatic cliff
top walks!
The yoga will be held in a beautiful traditional open-air pavilion at the
Hermitage Educare Centre in Bingin, east Bali.
To book this retreat, see more:
www.yogajaya.com/en/workshops/2007_06_bali_beach_retreat.html
Please reserve your space here.
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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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