• ‘THE SPIRIT OF YOGA’

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    We invite you to join us on the magical island of Bali for a transformational yoga retreat and cultural adventure. We will practice heartfelt yoga and meditation, while immersed in the rich and sacred culture of this land. Bali, known as the Island of the Gods, is a tranquil and lush garden paradise. We will […]

  • ‘LOMI-LOMI MASSAGE’

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    “Come home to yourself. Heal and Transform your life” In this 6-day Training you will learn how to give a complete Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Nui Massage session. Hands, elbows and forearms are used in dynamic, deep movements that mimic the ebb and flow of the ocean. During this weeklong retreat, in addition to the massage […]

  • Melasti

      Melasti, Three days before Nyepi, this event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples, and to focus the mind on God. The ceremony is aimed to clean all of Nature and to take Amerta (the source of eternal life) from the ocean or other water sources (lake, river, etc).

  • Nyepi

    Nyepi, This holiday is the Balinese Çaka New Year, a day of total silence throughout the island. It is a day of complete stillness, no work, no activity, no traffic, no people at all on the roads or the beach, no noise, no light, no electricity. The New Year is marked with meditation, in line […]

  • Bali Ocean Paradise Yoga Retreat

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Coconut Spice Yoga is hosting a 7-day, 6-night yoga retreat in Bali in May, allowing you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in paradise amongst palm trees. Give yourself the luxury of escaping the busyness of day to day life and experience the healing energy of Bali and its culture on the untouched north […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Yoga Coach Meditation Teacher Training Retreat

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Be guided by Mark Breadner in a variety of meditations anchored in deep science of inner experience in this 50-hour retreat style training program. This 50 hour retreat style training program will offer you the opportunity to explore a meditation techniques based on deep inner science and to gain an understanding of methods for teaching […]

  • Avatar-Course

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    2019 – My Most Fulfilling Year! Transformation, Inner Mental Freedom, Joy of Life and Success Facilitation: Sabine Debes, Founder of Gaia-Oasis (May 1998)  A Realistic Path to Put Your Personal and Professional Goals into Action. RESTART IN BALI In the wonderful, harmonious surround of Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort you have time to relax and regenerate. Instead […]

  • Yoga for The Soul Retreats

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    RELAX, REJUVENATE, REJOICE! A Spiritual Immersion mixed with some Serious You Time   6 - 12 April 2019 Bali Indonesia “By the end of this retreat, you’ll be rejoicing in the magic that has been awakened by your immersion into wellness. After immersing yourself in deep, restorative yoga and meditation, illuminating spiritual rituals, rich encounters […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Saraswati

    Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

  • Pagerwesi

    Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Tumpek Landep

    Tumpek Landep: The Aspicious Ceremony for Sharpening Metallic Objects, Hearts and Minds. At least four times a year visitors to Bali will bear witness to cars and motorbikes cruising the streets of the island decorated with ‘sampian’ and ‘lamak’ – offerings made of young coconut leaves and fl owers. The decorations mark that the cars […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Galungan

    Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and 'penjor', tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

  • Kuningan

    Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Business with Heart

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Business with Hearth Bali Retreat November 3rd - 8th 2019 Recreating our brave new world of business, in paradise. This retreat is for entrepreneurs who are ready to elevate their voice, impact and income. Our objective is to empower you to create and sustain yourself with what you do so you can flourish in life and in business In […]

  • The Art of teaching yoga

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    The Art of teaching yoga 1:1 10th-15th November 2019   5 night retreat in North Bali A therapeutic, individualistic approach into your teaching. 10th-15th November Together we will explore the theory and practice of applying and teaching the tools of yoga and Ayurveda to support the individual. Private yoga sessions can add a new dimension […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Saraswati

    Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

  • Pagerwesi

    Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

  • Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Awakening of Love

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Discover the truth of who you are, and uncover the keys to living passionately, loving deeply, and being real. Take some time away from your daily routine to explore who you are and what you want in this life, engage more honestly with yourself and others, and live with authenticity, passion and purpose. This weekend […]

  • Yoga for The Soul Retreats

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    RELAX, REJUVENATE, REJOICE! A Spiritual Immersion mixed with some Serious You Time   2 - 9 May 2020 Bali Indonesia “By the end of this retreat, you’ll be rejoicing in the magic that has been awakened by your immersion into wellness. After immersing yourself in deep, restorative yoga and meditation, illuminating spiritual rituals, rich encounters […]

  • Bali Ocean Paradise Yoga Retreat

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Coconut Spice Yoga is hosting a 7-day, 6-night yoga retreat in Bali in May, allowing you the opportunity to deepen your yoga practice in paradise amongst palm trees. Give yourself the luxury of escaping the busyness of day to day life and experience the healing energy of Bali and its culture on the untouched north […]

  • Shine Your Light

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Shine Your Light Yoga Retreat Bali Create a powerful vision of the life you want and to nurture your inner critic so that you can connect to a voice that is connected to your true, unique gifts. Align your energetic body and also to be in a space of action so that you can manifest […]

  • Powerful Soul Awakening Retreat with Mother Ocean

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Experience Deep Spiritual Transformation in Bali – the Island of Gods Imagine seven magical days of meditating to powerful sunrise and receiving Wisdom Teachings to open your heart to your True Nature. Take this precious time away from your ordinary routine to nourish and cultivate your Soul Self. For more information, please click here

  • Learning Love in Paradise

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    AN ELEVEN DAY HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN BALI “Learning Love in Paradise” is an opportunity to learn the art of loving ourselves and others in a relaxed and gorgeous tropical setting on the beautiful Island of Bali. This seminar provides structures and teachings of the Learning Love work, combined with dancing and meditations. During these days, […]

  • Galungan

    Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and ‘penjor’, tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

  • Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

    Maksan Temple Tejakula

    In this chance, you are invited to join us to pray at the Temple 'Piodalan' Anniversary at Pura Maksan Temple including to enjoy the performance of “WAYANG WONG” sacred masked. Tejakula Wayang Wong is world heritage listed and has been recognized by UNESCO. If you wish to attend, please use Sarong and Scarf and our […]

  • Kuningan

    Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

  • Tantric Energy Massage

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia

    Leave your worries and just enjoy. You will find deep relaxation, peace of mind, a feeling of fullness and soft fluidity. For more details, please click here  

  • Siwaratri

      Siwaratri, The 'night of Siwa' is an auspicious time for prayer, introspection and meditation. During this period, Balinese Hindus undertake practices including: Monabrata - silence, not speaking for a period of 12 hours, Upawasa - fasting, not eating or drinking during 24 hours, Mejagra - meditation, not sleeping during 36 hours  

  • ‘Mecaru’ Tilem Sasih Kapitu (Dark Moon)

    Pura Desa (Bale Agung) Tejakula

    This day is the celebration of the dark moon in the seventh month according to the Balinese calendar or sasih kapitu. Tilem Kapitu is celebrated the day after Siwaratri. We hold the sacred Mecaru ceremony (upacara) according to Balinese tradition. It's an important ceremony in Bali, aimed at balancing the nature's positive and negative energy. […]

  • Purnama Full Moon

    Tejakula

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • ‘Mecaru’ Tilem Sasih Kawulu (Dark Moon)

    Pura Dalem Tejakula

    This day is the celebration of the dark moon in the eight month according to the Balinese calendar or sasih kawulu. We hold the sacred Mecaru ceremony (upacara) according to Balinese tradition. It's an important ceremony in Bali, aimed at balancing the nature's positive and negative energy. The word 'caru' itself means 'harmony'; in Bali, […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Melasti (Few days before Nyepi, the Balinese New Year)

    Pura Desa (Bale Agung) Tejakula

    This event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples in Tejakula villages, and to focus the mind on God. The ceremony is aimed to clean all of Nature and to take Amerta (the source of eternal life) from the ocean or other water sources (lake, river, etc). The Tejakula people will […]

  • Tawur Kesanga

        Tawur Kesanga, The dark moon of the Spring Equinox, one day before Nyepi, is the climax of the exorcism ceremonies (mecaru) held at every level of society to cleanse the village before the New Year. Rituals are performed in order to vanquish the negative elements. Parades are held featuring Ogoh – Ogoh (fantastic […]

  • Nyepi (Balinese New Year)

    Nyepi, This holiday is the Balinese Çaka New Year, a day of total silence throughout the island. It is a day of complete stillness, no work, no activity, no traffic, no people at all on the roads or the beach, no noise, no light, no electricity. The New Year is marked with meditation, in line […]

  • Ngembak Geni, Day after Nyepi

    The silence of the Saka New Year celebration Nyepi, one of the most important celebration days, ‘breaks’ as the morning does at 06:00; the day still is a local holiday in Bali and families visit each other as it is a time for gatherings and short travels.

  • Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary

    Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple Tejakula

    In this chance, you are invited to join us to pray at the Temple 'Piodalan' Anniversary at Pura Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple. Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple is located on a hillside of Tejakula village which is quite steep but has a very beautiful panorama. The temple is well maintained. If you look down from the […]

  • Melasti (The first full moon after Nyepi, the Balinese New Year)

    This major event is held to cleanse the holy artifacts held in local temples, to invite the faithful to purity their bodies in souls in the presence of their revered deities, and to honor the Gods.  It takes place on the first full moon after Nyepi, the Balinese New Year, which generally falls near the […]

  • Tilem or the dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Tumpek Wayang

    Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island which is celebrated every 6 months. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to purify their bodies both physically and mentally. Another reason why Tumpek Wayang is important for the locals is that it represents various transitions on […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.  

  • Tilem or the dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Saraswati

    Saraswati, This day is devoted to God's Manifestation as Dewi Saraswati, the beautiful Goddess of Knowledge, Art and Literature. On this day, books of knowledge, manuscripts and the Wedas are blessed and special offerings are made for them. In recognition of the Goddess’s gift, no writing or reading is allowed.

  • Banyu Pinaruh

    Banyu Pinaruh is one of the key events held during Saraswati celebrations in Bali. The event is celebrated every 210 days in accordance with the Balinese Calendar. At the core of this event is the celebration of the virtue of knowledge and the role it plays in the present day world. The name Banyu Pinaruh […]

  • Pagerwesi

    Pagerwesi is the concluding day for the ‘wealth’ series of celebrations. It signifies spiritual ‘reinforcement’. Its name, combining the words pager and wesi, suggests ‘iron fence’ in English. Anything of high importance, the soul and spirit in this sense, should be protected from negative influences. The day is the final significant highlight in this series […]

  • Tumpek Landep and Purnama

    Tumpek Landep is a Balinese festival that is held to celebrate divine inspiration as a way to honour the god of taksu. The name of the festival is derived from two words: tumpek and landep. Tumpek translates to ‘nearby’ in the local dialect, while the latter means ‘sharp’. This manifests itself in the festival where […]

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

    Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Tumpek Uduh

    Tumpek Uduh, also referred to as Tumpek Pengatag or Tumpek Wariga, is an event dedicated to Sanghyang Sangkara, the god of food on Bali Island. This event is held 25 days prior to Galungan, a significant festival held once after every 210 days. On this day, offerings are made to this god in order to invoke blessings […]

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Galungan

    Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and ‘penjor’, tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

  • Kuningan

    Kuningan, This takes place ten days after Galungan, bringing the holiday period to a close. On this day, a special ritual ceremony is held for Ancestral spirits.

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

     Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Tumpek Krulut

    Tumpek Krulut, also known as Compassion Day, is an event that is celebrated after every 210 days on the island. The event’s name says it all. As a day when locals express their gratitude for life and life’s blessings, it is easy to understand why this day is considered to be a very sacred day for the […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

     Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

    Ratu Gede Sambangan Temple Tejakula

    PIODALAN or odalan is a temple anniversary celebrated based on the day of establishment of a temple. Before the event, people do devotional works to prepare some platform used to contain the offering in the temple. After that, penjor is erected on the entrance gates at left and right side. Meanwhile, all shrines are decorated […]

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Tumpek Wayang

    Tumpek Wayang is a traditional Balinese holiday and sacred festival of Hindus on the island which is celebrated every 6 months. This festival brings together puppeteers who perform purification rites (ruwatan) to purify their bodies both physically and mentally. Another reason why Tumpek Wayang is important for the locals is that it represents various transitions on […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

      Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.  

  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Saraswati Day

          Saraswati Day is held in honour of Saraswati who is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning is held every 210 days. The name Saraswati is obtained from two local Balinese words: sara and swaandthi. The two words translate to mean ‘the one who has all knowledge’ or ‘the […]

  • Banyu Pinaruh

      Banyu Pinaruh is one of the key events held during Saraswati celebrations in Bali. The event is celebrated every 210 days in accordance with the Balinese Calendar. At the core of this event is the celebration of the virtue of knowledge and the role it plays in the present day world. The name Banyu […]

  • Pagerwesi Day

    Pagerwesi is a Balinese ceremony celebrated every 210 days according to the traditional Balinese calendar, just three days after the Saraswati festivities. The name of this ceremony is obtained from two local words: pager and wesi. Pager is a local word that translates to ‘fence’, while wesi means ‘iron’. The full word’s literal meaning is […]

  • Tejakula Temple ‘Piodalan Purnama (Full Moon) Sasih Ke-enam’ Anniversary with Wayang Wong sacred masked performance

    Maksan Temple Tejakula

    PIODALAN or odalan is a temple anniversary celebrated based on the day of establishment of a temple. Before the event, people do devotional works to prepare some platform used to contain the offering in the temple. After that, penjor is erected on the entrance gates at left and right side. Meanwhile, all shrines are decorated […]

  • Path of Love

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia
  • Erica Fankhauser

    Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia
  • Tilem or the Dark Moon

      Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual […]

  • Tumpek Uduh/Pengatag

    Balinese Thanksgiving Day for Plants “Tumpek Uduh is a Balinese Hindu ceremony dedicated to honoring plants, trees, and nature.”

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

      Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.

  • Tilem or the dark Moon

    Tilem (dark moon) is a ceremony dedicated for Dewa Surya (the god of sun). Hindu Balinese people praying at the village temple in the afternoon. Tilem is believed as a special day to purify inner self and to eliminate all impurities inside of human being. In general, Tilem ceremony is a regular monthly ritual as […]

  • Rahina Galungan

    Galungan, This is a major holiday lasting 10 days, during which the gods and ancestors descend to earth, and Good (Dharma) triumphs over Evil (Adharma). Galungan features sacred temple dances, and ‘penjor’, tall bamboo poles splendidly decorated with woven young coconut leaves, fruit and flowers, beside every house entrance. Ceremonies are held throughout the island.

  • Rahina Kuningan

    “Kuningan Day” or “The Balinese Hindu holy day marking the end of the Galungan celebration.” Kuningan is a Balinese Hindu holy day celebrated ten days after Galungan. It symbolizes the return of ancestral spirits to heaven after visiting the earth during the Galungan period. The day represents gratitude, prosperity, spiritual protection, and prayers for blessings […]

  • Purnama or the Full Moon

      Purnama or full moon is a special day for the Balinese. On this day, extra offerings are made to be placed on the ground at the entrance and around the family compound.