April 2007 – Whats Happening In and Around Bali!
Goddess Saraswati
Hey Everybody – This Saturday April 14th is Hari Raya Saraswati and Sunday April 22 is Earth Day!
Earth Day comes to Ubud this year with an Environmental Art and Music Festival! This festival is public event has been organized in order to raise funds to build Ubud’s first Art’s Center and Playground. The event will be held at a private home located in Banjar Kutuh, Sayan, on Sunday April 22 from 1 pm till nightfall. The event hosts live music, games for all ages, art exhibitions, prizes, yummy food and lots more!
For more info, contact the Arts Centre.
Adding on to the spirit of Earth day, Balispirit is holding its own special earth day yoga with internationally known teacher, Ateeka. Entitled "Love Your Mother”, Ateeka will use sound, breath-work and guided somatic movement meditations to connect with the Earth. This class is will take place the morning of Sunday April 22nd at 8:30am at Balispirit Yoga Studio. For information contact Ateeka.
To add to the fundraising fervor, on April 20-21 the Bali Hati primary school in Mas village will be raising funds to support its “1000 Books Program”. The plan is to expand the modest book collection and open the school library to the public. The two-day Bazaar will have an English spelling bee, drawing contest, performances, food stalls and a garage sale. The school is accepting donations of used and unwanted items as well as books to sell on the day. Donations can be dropped off directly at the school: Jl. Pura Bukit, Mas. For more info contact Alex or Nicole (phone: 0361 742 1865).
Please see below for more exciting information on what’s happening at Balispirit, in Ubud, and in Bali in general.... Monday Night Movies at the Yoga Barn is going strong, with our next showing of SaLaam Bombay on Monday April 23rd. At Balispirit Yoga Studio, we are proud to introduce our new yoga schedule, click down for details on our new evening classes and an introduction to our new & already existing teacher base.
This newsletter is different from our international version and is meant to dispense information for the local population living in Bali and her neighboring islands. We invite contributors, so please feel free to email us info on non-commercial events happening in your neighborhood, or articles about living in Bali, etc. If you run a commercial business, there is a small fee to be included in our newsletters. Balispirit is specifically interested in working with environmentally & socially conscious enterprises to make positive changes in Bali. If that sounds like you, please contact us.
ONGOING Events @ Balispirit, Ubud
Our warmest thanks for all your continued support
Blessings from
Meghan, Kadek & the Balispirit Team!
Our next newsletter will be published at the end of May, so if you know of an event to be mentioned, please let us know at marketing@balispirit.com
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April 23th
The story of Krishna, Manju, Chillum and other children on the streets of Bombay. A tale of hope and perseverance, Salaam Bombay received an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1989. The film chronicles the day-to-day life of children living on the streets of Bombay (now known as Mumbai). Most of the characters are played by real-life street children.
Dinner & Movie 6:00pm 50,000 Rp
• Join us for a pre-movie picnic in the garden and enjoy delicious vegetarian food and pre-movie banter!
Movie Only 7:30pm 20,000 Rp
• Relax on our pillow-strewn, open-air yoga floor and enjoy some fluffy-white popcorn!
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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.
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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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Ongoing Wednesdays 7:30-8:45pm (after the Wednesday Farmer’s Market and Balispirit Community Yoga Class)
The Law of Attraction is a spiritual principle, a basic truth or law which has been proved infallible. It is impersonal and works alike for everyone. Grasping a better understanding of how the Law of Attraction works is the first step in bringing abundance into your life. You get what you think about, whether wanted or unwanted.
You are, in fact, a living magnet.
Brenda Ferreira is living the life of her dreams. Since 2002, Brenda Ferreira has been a licensed spiritual practitioner with The Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. Reverend Michael Beckwith, one of the featured teachers in The Secret, and the Founder of Agape, has been her mentor for 20 years. Brenda illuminates the path to manifesting your dreams by giving you the tools you need to become a powerful, deliberate creator in your own life.
Start living the life you always wanted! Join Brenda's classes to find out how.
Balispirit Yoga Studio is located at 44B Jln Hanoman, above Kafe, Ubud; For more info email Brenda.
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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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Organic Farmers Market - in Bali
Every Saturday from 10 am to 2pm, at Pizza Bagus in Pengosekan, Ubud
Ubud’s first Organic Farmers Market brings together 10 local, small, committed, independent, organic growers and related businesses with a direct way to reach local buyers.
The market attracts over 125 new and repeat local buyers and tourists each week with a wide selection of organically grown vegetables & fruits; organic eggs; medicinal plants, healthy obit & ointments; teas & coffee; fresh water shrimp; breads, cookies & cakes; soy & rice products; organic seeds & seedlings; growing & soil improvement information; and more…at friendly place to meet and have coffee with friends.
For more info, contact Say at 0852.371.53280 or email
Other Ongoing Organic Markets in Bali:
Sundays from 10-2pm, at Cafe Batu Jimbar, Sanur
Wednesdays from 4-6pm at KAFE & BloomZ Flower Shop, Jln Hanoman Ubud
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Japanese Yoga
with Makiko
Qi Gong with Daniel
Rasha is subbing
the weekend Vinyasa Flow
classes until late April
Twee Merrigan will be
Subbing at balispirit starting
April 15 thru May 30th
Cheri Rae will be subbing
at Balispirit in the month of May
Weda adjusting 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.
- All classes run for approx 1hr30mins with the exception of the Mon night class, which is 2hr30mins.
- 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.
- Balinese citizens pay on a donation basis, so please tell all your friends that they are welcome to join us!
- Please note that our schedule may change and sometimes we have subs, check out the photos of our visiting subs for the next month.
- Please check our online schedule regularly for updates.
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.
Beginner Yoga – with Ann McDuffe – 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 Ann McDuffie - 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.
Vinyasa Hatha Flow - Open Level - with visiting expert teachers -
Sat, Sun & Mon 8:30 – 10:00 am
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.
Classical Hatha Flow – Open Level - with Sri Jane -
Tues & Thurs from 8:30-10:15am & 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.
Vibrant Living Yoga with Daniel Aaron – open level - Wed & Fri 8:30 am & Into Level Mon 5pm
Vibrant Living Yoga utilizes challenging asana (posture), vinyasa (breath and movement), spiritual insight, pranayama (breath exercise), meditation, music, and humor. Drawing on my extensive yoga practice and training with dozens of modern masters (Jivamukti, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Jivamukti and more), creativity and spontaneity, we create classes that are eclectic, fun and inspiring.
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 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 in a meditative environment which supports you to slow down, relax and de-stress. Many people report after this class that they feel happier, more peaceful and more focused. This class is for all levels.
Hatha Yoga in Japanese Language - Beginner Level – with Makiko – Tues, Fri & Sat 4:00 – 5:30 pm and Sunday 10:30 – 12:00 am
Other Great Offerings:
The Law of Attraction with Brenda Ferreira – Ongoing Wednesdays 7:30pm at Balispirit Yoga Studio.
Qi Gong with Daniel Taillefer - Cultivating Smile Inside – Daniel is leaving and will resume this class in June when he is back.
Daniel teaches Healing Qi Gong through different forms of sitting, standing and moving meditation, through the Daoïst Sexual Practices and through Applied Qi Gong (Qi Nei Zang).
Balispirit Yoga Studio is located at 44B Jln Hanoman, above Kafe, Ubud.
For more info email
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