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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20190212T221348Z
CREATED:20190212T221348Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-51/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190519
DTSTAMP:20190212T215046Z
CREATED:20190212T215023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T215046Z
UID:4705-1558137600-1558223999@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Gaia-Oasis Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual celebration!
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/gaia-oasis-birthday-4/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190516
DTSTAMP:20190212T215506Z
CREATED:20190212T215506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T215506Z
UID:4707-1557878400-1557964799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Pagerwesi
DESCRIPTION: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 of holy days in Bali. It aims to protect the blessed subjects of spiritual assets celebrated in the previous days.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/pagerwesi-14/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190512
DTSTAMP:20190212T215256Z
CREATED:20190212T215256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T215256Z
UID:4706-1557532800-1557619199@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Saraswati
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/saraswati-11/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190420
DTSTAMP:20190212T221302Z
CREATED:20190212T221302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T221302Z
UID:4717-1555632000-1555718399@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-50/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190413
DTSTAMP:20190607T000958Z
CREATED:20190212T224122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T000958Z
UID:4727-1554508800-1555113599@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Yoga for The Soul Retreats
DESCRIPTION:RELAX\, REJUVENATE\, REJOICE! \nA Spiritual Immersion mixed with some Serious You Time \n  \n6 – 12 April 2019 Bali Indonesia \n“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 with the locals\, and “YOU TIME” to do simply nothing\, you’ll emerge totally de-stressed\, joyful and ready for the time of your life!”  \nImagine starting each day… \n  \nAs the sun rises over the shimmering ocean\, you walk quietly along a \ncobbles tone path through the tropical gardens to your yoga shala.  \n  \nAnticipating the relaxation to come\, you stop for a moment to savour \nthe sweet smell of incense wafting on the morning breeze.  \n  \nMoments later\, you enter the shala to the melodic sound of a stringed \ninstrument — not so different to a harp. Its soothing notes transport \nyou into to an even deeper space of serenity. \n  \nThroughout the guided yoga and meditation practices\, you move \neffortlessly\, naturally\, peacefully. Your body and mind revel at this  \nopportunity to let go and return to the rhythm of your true nature. \n  \nOnly moments later — or so it seems — you emerge deeply nourished \nand satisfied\, ready for even more relaxation. \n  \nLater that day\, sinking into a beach side daybed\, you find yourself \nsmiling with delight as you sip on a fresh lemongrass tea\, reflecting on \nthe highlights of the past few days. \n  \nAnd those highlights Include: rubbing shoulders with the locals; \nplaying music with the village children; taking part in spiritual \ncleansing rituals; luxuriating in sensual spa treatments and dining on  \nscrumptious cuisine. \n  \n“Ahhh\, what delights!” \n  \nSo What Do You Have to Gain… \nA great deal i f you’re needing some serious YOU time and ready to Relax\, \nRejuvenate and Rejoice\, as I have the antidote! \n  \nSo\, prepare yourself\, because you will get all that and more\, as this retreat has been created with you in mind… \n  \nHave a peek\, get excited\, and see what you will experience: \n  \n\nBe immersed in yoga\, guided meditation and a mantra practice that will nourish your body\, mind and soul.\n\n\nLuxuriate in an amazing traditional spa treatment. You’ll definitely return home feeling replenished\, rebalanced and recharged.\n\n\nLearn mindful breathing techniques which melt away the stresses of life\, leaving you replenished\, calm and centred.\n\n\nLet go in the daily sessions of Yoga Nidra. A supine meditation practice that is equivalent to 3hours deep sleep done in only 30 minutes. One yogic capsule you definitely don’t want to miss.\n\n\nNo phone calls or emails to respond to\, no children to care for\, no place to be\, nothing but 7 glorious days of pampering for YOU to enjoy … Bliss!\n\n\nYou’ll learn a simple mantra meditation practice\, with profound benefits resulting in clarity of mind\, so you can maintain balance and joy in your day-to-day life when returning home.\n\n\nGather a toolbox of easy yogic/meditation practices that will maintain balance and joy in your life.You won’t go home empty handed…\n\n\nOh\, and let’s not forget those wonderful connections and friendships you will make with like-minded folk…\n\nAre you ready to invest in yourself on this tropical escape to Relax\, Rejuvenate & Rejoice? \nI sure think so! \n  \nA Little About Chetana… \nI love to travel and run culturally rich yoga and meditation retreats! \nFor me\, rubbing shoulders with the locals\, immersing myself in diverse and spiritually rich cultures\, and sharing all that with others is my passion. \nIt all started back in my 20s when I bought a one-way ticket to Eastern Europe and beyond. \nI travelled through Africa\, the Middle East and Asia\, often well off the beaten track. Oh\, what stories I have to share! \nFive years later I returned to Australia where I found my self seeking more from life. \nI began to work and study in Outdoor Leadership and Guiding where I enjoyed leading people on outdoor adventures through out Australia. \nHowever\, something was still missing\, that elusive thing called “happiness”. Oh\, and a third car accident I’d just been involved in\, yes three under my belt\, this really got me thinking\, WHY? \nI began to study metaphysics and spiritual healing\, and it was only when I discovered yoga and meditation that I found an inner peace and contentment that I had never quite experienced in life. \nBefore I knew it I had immersed myself in a life of yogic philosophy and lifestyle for the better part of ten years\, living within an ashram environment in Australia\, India\, and a Buddhist centre in Nepal. \nNow\, all these years later\, I’m living my dream — drawing on all my experiences and sharing these wisdom teachings and spectacular countries with others. \nAnd creating retreats like no other! \n  \nFor more information\, please click here .
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/yoga-for-the-soul-retreats-2/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Chetana Meehan":MAILTO:chetana@yogaforthesoulretreats.com.au
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20190309T203754Z
CREATED:20190203T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T203754Z
UID:4689-1554076800-1554940799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Avatar-Course
DESCRIPTION:2019 – My Most Fulfilling Year!  \nTransformation\, Inner Mental Freedom\, Joy of Life and Success \nFacilitation: Sabine Debes\, Founder of Gaia-Oasis (May 1998) \n A Realistic Path to Put Your Personal and Professional Goals into Action. \nRESTART IN BALI \nIn the wonderful\, harmonious surround of Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort you have time to relax and regenerate. Instead of making quick resolutions for your future better take time to reflect thoroughly what is really important for you: Imagine a future for which you want to live. Set your goals exactly as it feels perfectly right for you. Subsequently you will work on a concrete path to realize them. This means to learn to keep your focus on your vision and on the way to dissolve inner and outer blockages. The Avatar-Course is not a process involving group-dynamics\, but it provides generous time for individual support. That’s why one trainer can at the most only take care of 4 new students! You are learning here effective methods to make your life as wide and beautiful as you want to. \nThis course is right for you if you want: \n\nto improve your character\, your sense of self confidence and self-worth/self-value\,\nto develop a beneficial relationship with your body\, mind and heart\,\nto feel more able and skillful to create the life you want\,\nto evolve joyfully and successful in a meaningful profession\nto ?\n\nWhat are you passionate about? \nYou will find out what is really important for YOU\, crystalize concrete goals from your dreams and find ways to overcome obstacles – inside and outside of you.\nWe all function in “thought-patterns”\, a very useful outfit of our mind\, only it’s important to regularly check their effectivity regarding your present goals. When your goals have changed\, old habits may be very much in the way. In the Avatar-course you will get to know amazing tools to explore your own patterns and paradigms and find ways to improve or to change them substantially\, exactly as you choose. \nWhich of your mind patterns would you like to change? \nThe Avatar-Course is well known as a most effective human-development course\, it provides the perfect set of tools to reconnect to what is important for you\, and to live accordingly. We call this: to live deliberately. \nThe Avatar-Course was developed 1987 by Harry Palmer and has so far been delivered in 153 countries and 24 languages through licensed trainers of Star’s Edge Inc. \nI have been delivering the AVATAR-Course since 1992 with growing enthusiasm. It is my passion and my mission to encourage myself and others in our development of mental freedom to live a meaningful\, successful and happy life. \nI will help also you to align with what is personally important for you and to live exactly the life you have set out for. \nTwo special offers: \nWe offer a money-back guarantee: In the unlikely case that you notice that the course does not provide the described results for you\, we provide a money-back guarantee: Until the end of section II\, around day 6 or 7 of the course\, you can talk to your trainer and you will get a full refund of the course fee. \nSecond: We offer a very low-cost review of the course in any place on the planet as many times as you want to. It is highly appreciated by many\, as working on ones conditioning is an ongoing process\, and each time you can go deeper\, resolve more and make space for more freedom\, love and patience in your heart. \nMoving on: If you want to you can do further and more professional courses to expand your ability to support others to grow and blossom the same as you have experienced it for yourself. \nYour investment:  \nThe course price varies depending on nationality\, for example for Danish passport holders/residents it’s 15.000DKK\, for Germans\, Dutch\, Belgian\, Austrian French and Finnish people it’s 2.000€\, for US citizens 2.295USD\, for Canadians 2.295 CAD\, for Australians 2.900AUS$. As I am German\, to be added 19% German VAT. \nWith the tools of the Avatar class you can implement what you really want and make the future as successful and happy as you really want it to be. \n Details:  \nStart: Introduction from March 28 to first of April\, always after dinner. During the following days we will have optional working times from 9am to 7pm with a 2 hour lunch break and some small breaks morning and afternoon. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/avatar-course-4/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sabine Debes%2C Founder of Gaia-Oasis":MAILTO:sabine@gaia-oasis.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190407
DTSTAMP:20190309T203921Z
CREATED:20190213T001717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T203921Z
UID:4730-1553472000-1554595199@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Yoga Coach Meditation Teacher Training Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 them to others. You will also enjoy asana classes and philosophy sessions with senior teachers and benefit from time to relax at Gaia Oasis Resort\, North Bali. \nYou will also learn methods to effectively guide and teach others. The program is a combination of practical classes and theoretical sessions plus time to reflect and integrate the knowledge and your experiences in the beautiful tropical seaside grounds of Gaia Oasis. \nThis 50 hour training will provide you with the skills to add meditation techniques to your teaching tools and it will also offer you the time to explore your own direct understanding of meditation and philosophy. Be guided by Mark in a variety of meditation anchored in deep science of Inner experienc. \nMastery of your mind creates clarity\, the first steps towards wisdom\, joy and freedom! \nCourse content: \nMeditation techniques and teaching methods\nYoga as a science of meditation\nEstablishing pranayama that lead us to meditation\nKriya yoga practice – refining and activating inner energies\nThe Physiological and Psychological effects of meditation\nRaja Yoga minimising distractions and settling the mind\nGoal of Yoga Sutra’s 1 to 4 \nDaily Program \nEarly morning asana\, meditation and pranayama classes \nTheory sessions on meditation techniques and teaching methods \nWorkshops on philosophy and key yogic text \nTime for self-practice\, self-study (Svadhyaya)\, relaxation and integration \nEvening program of guided meditation\, restorative practice\, pranayama and Yoga Nidra \nParticipants receive a certificate of completion that can be counted as 50Hr towards 350 or 500 hour of YogaCoach training pathways. Hours can be counted as CPD (Continuous Professional Development) as required by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/yoga-coach-meditation-teacher-training-retreat/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Breadner":MAILTO:markbreadner@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190321
DTSTAMP:20190212T221206Z
CREATED:20190212T221206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T221206Z
UID:4716-1553040000-1553126399@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-49/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190317
DTSTAMP:20181028T221807Z
CREATED:20181028T221807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181028T221807Z
UID:4631-1552089600-1552780799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Bali Ocean Paradise Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGive 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 of Bali at Gaia Oasis. \nYou will feel rejuvenated as you sleep next to the ocean in hand-built bungalows\, eat organic nourishing from Gaia’s garden\, truly connecting with the beauty of nature. \nTake time out to go within and connect to your true purpose and meet other beautiful yogis. \nYou will learn new meditation and breathing techniques to go deeper within. Yoga & meditation classes cater to all levels. There will be some silent periods to allow for a deeper inquiry. \nI will also run workshops and allow for additional one-on-one time to answer any questions or to help with any current physical\, mental and emotional issues that may arise. \nIncludes: \nSunrise Hatha flow yoga overlooking the ocean and palm trees (all levels)\nDaily meditation & pranayama\nEvening Candlelight Yin Yoga/ Yoga Nidra/ Sound healing\nTraditional Balinese ocean-view 2 share cottage accommodation (supplement for own room)\n3 daily delicious\, Ayurvedic & naturopath-inspired\, organic nourishing meals\nYummy afternoon tea\, fresh fruit & ginger tea available every day\nWorkshops on yoga coaching\, asana & philosophy\nOne-on-one yoga coaching session\nThere’s also plenty of time to rest and have a massage or go on a side trip to experience the local culture and dolphin spot in fishermen boats at sunrise\, experience spiritual cleansing rituals at a sacred temple or go on a hike. \nDaily example program (all is optional):\n07:00 – 07:45 Meditation/Pranayama\n07:45 – 09:00 Hatha Vinyasa flow\n09.00 – 10:30 Breakfast + break in silence\n11.00 – 12:00 Workshops/free time\n13:00 – 16:30 Lunch/Free time/outings\n17:00 – 18:30 Talk\, Inquiry\, Yin/Restorative/Yoga Nidra\n19:00 – 20:00 Dinner and free time\n20:00 – 21:30 Optional restorative yoga/relaxation/movie/sound healing \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/bali-ocean-paradise-yoga-retreat/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Chrissie Alexander":MAILTO:chrissiealex@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190308
DTSTAMP:20190212T214657Z
CREATED:20190212T214622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T214657Z
UID:4703-1551916800-1552003199@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Nyepi
DESCRIPTION: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 with Balinese Hindu principles\, to ensure the world is “clean’ at the start of the year.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/nyepi-9/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTSTAMP:20190309T204103Z
CREATED:20190212T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T204103Z
UID:4702-1551744000-1551830399@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Melasti
DESCRIPTION:  \nMelasti\, 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).
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/melasti-9/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190306
DTSTAMP:20190213T003148Z
CREATED:20190213T003148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T003148Z
UID:4731-1551139200-1551830399@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'LOMI-LOMI MASSAGE'
DESCRIPTION:“Come home to yourself. Heal and Transform your life”\n\nIn 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 technique you will learn about Hawaiian philosophy HUNA\, and other resources\, which will support you to effectively give the Lomi transmission during the massage session. \nThis Training is hosted by an amazing resort at the seaside\, north of Bali\, the perfect setting for an immersion into Lomi. The Venue is a place of beauty\, peace\, harmony and comfort. Since it is located in front of the sea\, you will be serenaded by the sounds of the waves\, cleansing and blessing all day and all night. The lush mountains are just 10 minutes away. At the resort they serve delicious food made of mostly organic products grown on their own land. \nWe will begin the retreat with a traditional Balinese welcome\, honoring the spirits and ancestors of the land and sea where we will be working\, asking for permission and support for our intentions. We will take part in a cleansing and blessing ceremony with a traditional priest\, in the sea and in the temple\, before diving into the Lomi journey together. We will spend time with the sea every day\, in meditation\, movement and joy. We will also go on a boat trip to commune with dolphins\, diving deeper into the heart principle of Huna. There will be meditations using fire and in nature\, all supporting the Huna transmission. At the end of the retreat\, we will celebrate with a special dinner and Balinese cultural sharing as closure for our journey together. \nAt the successful completion of the 6-day Training\, you will receive a certificate as a Lomi Lomi Nui practitioner\, certified by the European Institute Of Body Oriented Healing Arts. More than a massage\, the ancient wisdom and Spirit of Aloha will guide\, heal and inspire you towards your true potential! \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/lomi-lomi-massage-2/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Shantam Nisarga":MAILTO:nisarga8@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190227
DTSTAMP:20190213T003559Z
CREATED:20190213T003559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190213T003559Z
UID:4732-1550793600-1551225599@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'THE SPIRIT OF YOGA'
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nBali\, known as the Island of the Gods\, is a tranquil and lush garden paradise. We will be staying at three exquisite resorts\, in the mountains\, at the ocean\, and in an artists’ community. Each resort is handcrafted in traditional Balinese style\, surrounded by lush tropical gardens and peaceful ground. We will visit many of Bali’s sacred temples and journey to the mountains. \nThis retreat is truly a gift to yourself. As you relax and renew\, you will deepen your knowledge of the vastness through heart-centered and inspiring practices. Practicing yoga in the warmth and beauty of this land\, you will connect with your deepest essence. We will explore yoga as a practice of embodying spirit in a loving and mindful way. This retreat is open to people with all levels of yoga experience as each student will practice according to their individual needs. \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/the-spirit-of-yoga/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Norah Burford":MAILTO:bnorah@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTSTAMP:20190212T221111Z
CREATED:20190212T221111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T221111Z
UID:4715-1550534400-1550620799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-48/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190121
DTSTAMP:20190212T221023Z
CREATED:20190212T221023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T221023Z
UID:4714-1547942400-1548028799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-47/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTSTAMP:20190212T175620Z
CREATED:20190212T175620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T175620Z
UID:4701-1546646400-1546732799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Siwaratri
DESCRIPTION:Siwaratri\, The ‘night of Siwa’ is an auspicious time for prayer\, introspection and meditation. During this period\, Balinese Hindus undertake practices including: \n\nMonabrata – silence\, not speaking for a period of 12 hours\,\nUpawasa – fasting\, not eating or drinking during 24 hours\,\nMejagra – meditation\, not sleeping during 36 hours
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/siwaratri-4/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190106
DTSTAMP:20190212T175151Z
CREATED:20190212T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190212T175151Z
UID:4700-1546646400-1546732799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Kuningan
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/kuningan-12/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190107
DTSTAMP:20180908T211003Z
CREATED:20171213T200744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180908T211003Z
UID:4036-1545782400-1546819199@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'LEARNING LOVE IN PARADISE' AN 11 DAYS HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN BALI
DESCRIPTION:The founders and directors of the Learning Love Institute\, Krishnananda and Amana offer a holiday intensive in Bali once a year over New Years\, called “Learning Love in Paradise”.\n \n“Learning Love in Paradise” is an opportunity to explore the Learning Love Work in a relaxed tropical setting combined with group adventures. The work focuses on learning how to develop self-love and how to be in a deep intimate and committed relationship. This seminar is an opportunity to have a holiday combined with a deep experience of inner work. \nIt is open both to individuals and couples and those who have worked with us before or who are new to the work. \nThis is an eleven-day workshop in a beautiful meditation resort center directly on the ocean on the North side of the magical island of Bali. \nDuring these days\, we will be exploring love\, relating\, and meditation in a relaxed and gentle way. \nWe will also be taking excursions like walking to a 50 m waterfall\, visit and meditate in a Buddhist temple overlooking the island and taking an early morning boat ride to watch the sunrise and if we are lucky the wild dolphins. \nThe resort has a spa which offers massages and many kinds of beauty treatments at very reasonable prices. \nBecause of the length of the seminar and the lovely setting\, it is a joy for us to offer this deep\, intimate\, and relaxed experience. \nSpace is limited because of room availability so it is good to book early. It is recommended to arrive a few days in advance to relax and adjust to the change of environment. \nThe quality of meditation and witnessing is a foundation for this work\, a theme that we integrate into the seminar. We explore what it means for each of us to relax and we do specific meditations and guided meditations to strengthen our quality of watchfulness and acceptance. \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/learning-love-in-paradise-an-11-days-holiday-experience-in-bali-2/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Krishnananda and Amana":MAILTO:waldhaus@waldhaus.ch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181227
DTSTAMP:20171214T193029Z
CREATED:20171214T193029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T193029Z
UID:4125-1545782400-1545868799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Galungan
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/galungan-11/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181225
DTSTAMP:20171214T192746Z
CREATED:20171214T192718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T192746Z
UID:4124-1545609600-1545695999@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-46/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181225
DTSTAMP:20171213T205101Z
CREATED:20171213T200427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T205101Z
UID:4034-1544572800-1545695999@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'BioDynamic Breath & Trauma Release'
DESCRIPTION:Immersion in Breath\, Movement & Meditation\n \nCombine your blissful holiday with self exploration & deep relaxation \nThis Fully Experiential group process and training is designed to break through layers of body armoring\, releasing mental\, emotional and physical resistance down to your core. As a result you will intimately re-connect with true yourself and your longing for an open heart. Going through this experience will leave you with ability to intimately connect with yourself and others. BioDynamic Breath & Trauma Release® enables you to experience the full range of sensations and emotions available to a human being. Furthermore expanding your capacity to contain and support the free flow of your energy. This work restructures at a cellular level\, supporting the opening of your spine and ultimately transforms you into being increasingly present and conscious in your life. You open up to acceptance of yourself and others\, celebrating life in it’s fullest.\nGaia Oasis on Bali’s North Shore is a carefully chosen venue for this experience. It provides perfect support through a very beautiful ecologically conscious environment\, comfortable accommodations\, delicious wholesome food and and great supportive staff. \nGiten Tonkov and Chetana Barkan will support you through your journey with their expertise in working with people\, outmost loving care and dedication. \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/biodynamic-breath-trauma-release-2/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Giten Tonkov":MAILTO:giten@biodynamicbreath.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181212
DTSTAMP:20181018T174408Z
CREATED:20181018T174408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181018T174408Z
UID:4625-1543795200-1544572799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Avatar-Course
DESCRIPTION:2019 – My Most Successful Year!  \nLearn To Pilot Your Future Effectively \nA realistic path to realize your personal and professional goals \n\n The Avatar®-Course\, 9 days: 3. – 11. December in Gaia-Oasis \nIn the wonderful\, harmonious surround of Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort you have time to relax and regenerate. Instead of making quick resolutions for the New Year better take time to reflect thoroughly what is really important for you: Imagine a future for which you want to live. Set your goals exactly as it feels perfectly right for you. Subsequently you will work on a concrete path to realize them. This means to learn to keep your focus on your vision and on the way to dissolve inner and outer blockages. The Avatar-Course is not a process involving group-dynamics\, but it provides generous time for individual support. You are learning here effective methods to make your life as wide and beautiful as you want to. \nThis course is right for you if you want to improve: \n–         your ability to develop a more stable wellbeing of your body\, \n–         to generate supportive and joyful relationships with your family \n–         to create a cosy and comfortable home base\, \n–         to have gracious\, honest and encouraging friends\, \n–         to consistently install times of relaxation and times of inspiration\, \n–         to evolve joyfully and successful in a meaningful profession \n–         to be paid what you are really worth\, \n–         etc. – \nWhat are you passionate about? \nYou will find out what is really important for YOU\, crystalize concrete goals from your dreams and find ways to overcome obstacles – inside and outside of you.\nWe all function in “thought-patterns”\, a very useful outfit of our mind\, only it’s important to regularly check their effectivity regarding your present goals. When your goals have changed\, old habits may be very much in the way. In the Avatar-course you will get to know amazing tools to explore your own patterns and paradigms and find ways to improve or to change them substantially\, exactly as you choose. For example\, what effect would occur\, if someone could change a habit of feeling discouraged and giving up to being confident that s/he will manage?\nWhich of your mind patterns would you like to change?\nPlease trust\, it is possible ! \nThe Avatar-Course is well known as a most effective human-development course\, it provides the perfect tools to reconnect to what is important for you\, and to live accordingly. We call this: to live deliberately. \nThe Avatar-Course was developed 1987 by Harry Palmer and is currently delivered in more than 78 countries through licenced trainers of Star’s Edge Inc. \nI will support you as sensitive and comprehensive as possible. I am practicing this since 1982 with growing enthusiasm. It is my passion and my mission to encourage myself and others in our development to mental freedom\, and I will help also you to align with what is personally important for you and to live exactly the life you have set out for. \nFor more information\, questions or registration please write to me\, I’m happy to hear from you: \nsabine@gaia-oasis.com.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/avatar-course-3/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sabine Debes%2C Founder of Gaia-Oasis":MAILTO:sabine@gaia-oasis.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181126
DTSTAMP:20180606T160934Z
CREATED:20171218T234834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180606T160934Z
UID:4307-1542412800-1543190399@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'Revitalise Your Essence'
DESCRIPTION:Far from the chaotic tourist regions\, the village of Tejakula awaits to nourish\nyour Soul.\nLooking out across the ocean\, the beautiful beachside resort of Gaia Oasis\nPantai has a serenity of traditional Bali from yesteryear. I invite you to come\nand revitalise your essence on a progressive journey through the gross and\nsubtle energies of your being\, with an intention of renewal.\nUsing ancient yogic practices\, specic to the design of this retreat\, the natural\nworld and our innate knowledge\, we journey into a deeper connection with\nour physical\, mental\, emotional and spiritual self. We will explore the natural\nflow of our life force as it is lived through us\, helping realign to that which is\never present – our essential nature.\nThis retreat is open to both men and women and is accessible for beginners\nto advanced students. Come and explore yoga beyond the postures. There\nwill also be plenty of free time daily; to journal\, enjoy the pool\, beach and\nmassages. \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/revitalise-your-essence/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Emma James":MAILTO:emmasadventure@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181025
DTSTAMP:20171214T191610Z
CREATED:20171214T191601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T191610Z
UID:4121-1540339200-1540425599@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Full Moon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/full-moon-45/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181018
DTSTAMP:20171214T191848Z
CREATED:20171214T191848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T191848Z
UID:4122-1539734400-1539820799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Pagerwesi
DESCRIPTION: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 of holy days in Bali. It aims to protect the blessed subjects of spiritual assets celebrated in the previous days.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/pagerwesi-11/
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181023
DTSTAMP:20180415T223907Z
CREATED:20171213T181853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180415T223907Z
UID:4030-1539561600-1540252799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'Tantra Alchemy for Couples'
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Living Unity\, a new expression of Inner and Outer Adventures Pty. Ltd. Living Unity is an invitation for just that:\nTo Live in Unity.\nLiving Unity supports the vision of one earth and one humanity\, a vision of peace\, love\, freedom and oneness consciousness. It facilitates a total transformation of the individual and the awakening to a new consciousness. You are very welcome to join us on this adventure. \nAmong many touching commentaries and feedback\, a well known couple from Sweden wrote: \n“You’ve taken us on a journey we didn’t know possible\, into a world we thought we knew but had barely touched. We’ve also learned how to explore the rest of this vital world on our own.” \nAs always each course will be held at the beautiful and tranquil Gaia Oasis\, Tejakula\, Bali\, Indonesia\nPlease write us soon to secure your place and we will send you the price and more information.\nFor English speaking please write to rahasyanura@gmail.com\nFor Chinese speaking please write to udayasun@gmail.com \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/tantra-alchemy-for-couples-3/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Rahasya Fritjof":MAILTO:NuraSoma@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181013
DTSTAMP:20171213T205207Z
CREATED:20171213T175548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171213T205207Z
UID:4029-1538697600-1539388799@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:'Tantra Alchemy for Couples'
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Living Unity\, a new expression of Inner and Outer Adventures Pty. Ltd. Living Unity is an invitation for just that:\nTo Live in Unity.\nLiving Unity supports the vision of one earth and one humanity\, a vision of peace\, love\, freedom and oneness consciousness. It facilitates a total transformation of the individual and the awakening to a new consciousness. You are very welcome to join us on this adventure. \nAmong many touching commentaries and feedback\, a well known couple from Sweden wrote: \n“You’ve taken us on a journey we didn’t know possible\, into a world we thought we knew but had barely touched. We’ve also learned how to explore the rest of this vital world on our own.” \nAs always each course will be held at the beautiful and tranquil Gaia Oasis\, Tejakula\, Bali\, Indonesia\nPlease write us soon to secure your place and we will send you the price and more information.\nFor English speaking please write to rahasyanura@gmail.com\nFor Chinese speaking please write to udayasun@gmail.com \nTo find out more click here.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/tantra-alchemy-for-couples-2/
LOCATION:Gaia-Oasis Beach Resort\, Bali\, Indonesia
CATEGORIES:Seminar
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr Rahasya Fritjof":MAILTO:NuraSoma@aol.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTSTAMP:20180325T001159Z
CREATED:20171214T191241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180325T001159Z
UID:4118-1537747200-1537833599@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Besakih 'Piodalan' Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Besakih Temple\, known as Bali’s ‘Mother Temple’ for over 1\,000 years\, sits 1\,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung. Besakih is an artistic and unique complex that comprises at least 86 temples which include the main Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State) and 18 others. Besakih is the biggest and holiest of the island’s temples and is surrounded by breathtaking and scenic rice paddies\, hills\, mountains\, streams\, and more. \nTo the Balinese\, visiting the temple sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. Mount Agung’s high location gives it an almost mystical quality. Many stairs lead up to the sacred mountain\, leading to the many temples that vary according to types\, status\, and functions. Pura Besakih features three temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity. Pura Penataran Agung in the centre has white banners for Shiva\, the destroyer; Pura Kiduling Kreteg on the right side is with red banners for Brahma\, the creator; and Pura Batu Madeg represents Vishnu\, the preserver\, with its black banners. You can visit other temples in Pura Besakih\, but many of their inner courtyards are closed to the public as they’re reserved for pilgrims. Pura Besakih is the only temple open to every devotee from any caste groups. This is because of its nature as the primal centre of all ceremonial activities. \nHistory of Besakih Temple Pura Batu Madeg\, containing a central stone\, indicates that the area of Pura Besakih was already regarded a holy place since ancient times. In the 8th century\, a Hindustani monk had revelations to build homes for people during his isolation. Throughout the process\, many of his followers died due to illness and accidents. On its completion it was called ‘Basuki’\, referring to the dragon deity ‘Naga Besukian’\, believed to inhabit Mount Agung. The name eventually evolved into ‘Besakih’. Other shrines were gradually built and Pura Besakih was made the main temple during the conquering of Bali by the Majapahit Empire in 1343. Since then\, Pura Besakih has had several restorations as earthquakes in 1917 and Mount Agung’s series of eruptions in 1963 damaged the complex. The lava flow passed by Pura Besakih and it is believed to be a miraculous signal from the deities that they wanted to demonstrate their power without completely destroying the holy complex their devotees had built for them. \nBesakih Temple Highlights and Features The largest temple in the complex\, Pura Penataran Agung\, has different areas representing seven layers of the universe\, each with their own shrines. Pura Pasimpangan on the downstream side (on the east of the main street) and Pura Pangubengan upstream are approximately three kilometers apart. Located on higher ground\, the closest to Mount Agung’s peak\, Pura Pangubengan has great vistas and it’s about a 30-minute walk from the main Pura Penataran Agung. Around 10 minutes to the east of Pura Pangubengan is Pura Batu Tirtha. It is where holy water is sourced for the ‘karya agung’ ceremonies at Pura Besakih and Pekraman villages. Four temples in the complex reflect four forms of God at compass points: Pura Batu Madeg in the north\, Pura Kiduling Kreteg to the south\, Pura Gelap in the east\, and Pura Ulun Kulkul in the west. ‘Batu ngadeg’\, literally ‘standing stone’\, is found in the shrine of Meru Tumpang Sebelas at Pura Batu Madeg. This is where Vishnu is believed to descend. Still in the courtyard of Pura Batu Madeg\, in front of Meru Tumpang Sebelas is the Pesamuan shrine (quadrangle-shaped with two lines of 16 poles) as a symbol of how Vishnu’s power interrelates with the world. At least 20 minutes to the northwest from Pura Batu Madeg\, down the footpath to the valley and along the river\, is Pura Peninjoan – erected on a tiny hill. The beautiful views from here include all the shrines of Pura Penataran Agung\, beaches and southern Bali in the distance. On the west is Pura Ulun Kulkul\, famous for the main and most precious ‘kulkul’ (Balinese wooden slit gong) on the island. Kulkul is a signaling device to summon or convey special messages. On the northern side of Pura Ulun Kulkul is Pura Merajan Selonding where the ‘Bredah’ inscription mentions a king in Besakih\, and a set of ancient gamelan called ‘Selonding’ are kept. Pura Gua\, located on the eastern side of the main street\, is the home of the dragon deity. There’s a big cave at the canyon of the river on the east that has its mouth closed due to erosion\, but people still sometimes practise yoga there. Pura Jenggala\, southwest of Pura Penataran Agung\, is also often called Pura Hyang Haluh by the local devotees. The ‘Setra Agung’ burial grounds is south of the temple. Here are sacred ancient stone statues in the form of the mythical garuda bird. Pura Basukian Puseh Jagat is located southeast of Pura Penataran Agung\, the main foundation of Pura Besakih.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/besakih-piodalan-anniversary/
LOCATION:Besakih Village\, Rendang Sub-district\, Karangasem
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180925
DTSTAMP:20180325T001042Z
CREATED:20171214T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180325T001042Z
UID:4114-1537747200-1537833599@www.gaia-oasis.com
SUMMARY:Tirta Empul 'Piodalan' Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Tirta Empul is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring\, located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site. The complex\, built circa 960 AD\, is also a silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years\, particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace\, Istana Tampaksiring\, built during the years of the nation’s first president\, Soekarno. Tirta Empul\, meaning ‘holy water spring’ is actually the name of a water source located within the temple. The spring feeds various purification baths\, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter\, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. Various sites throughout the region and many other archaeological relics relate to local myths and legends. \nAs is common with Balinese temples\, the Tirta Empul Temple complex has three key divisions\, namely a front\, secondary and inner courtyard. Visitors to Tirta Empul first come upon the lush gardens and pathways adorned with statues and tropical plants that lead to its entrance. After stepping through this typical ‘candi bentar’ (temple gate)\, a vast walled courtyard welcomes visitors to the bathing pools where a large ‘wantilan’ meeting hall stands at the right. Inside the central courtyard\, referred to as ‘madya mandala’ or ‘jaba tengah’\, pilgrims first approach a rectangular purification bath where a total of 13 elaborately sculpted spouts that line the edge from west to east. After solemn prayers at an altar-like shrine\, they proceed to enter the crystal-clear\, cold mountain water. With hands pressed together\, they bow under the gushing water of the first spout\, carrying on to the eleventh. The water from the last two of the 13 spouts is meant for purification purposes in funerary rites. The myth behind the curative and purifying spring tells of a Balinese ruler\, known by the title Mayadenawa\, who is depicted to have defied the influence of Hinduism and denied his subjects religious prayers and practices. The legend goes that this eventually angered the gods\, and in a campaign\, god Indra sought Mayadenawa’s subdual. \nTirta Empul Temple Highlights The hide-and-seek tactics of Mayadenawa fleeing Indra’s troops took place at various places all over the region\, from the rivers Petanu to Pakerisan\, and up to the north of Tampaksiring. Hence\, the names of the sites and natural features all reflect an episode from the tale\, such as Tampaksiring – tampak meaning ‘feet’\, and siring meaning ‘sideways’\, depicting an episode when the fleeing king left his footprints up the hill. It was here that through his magical powers Mayadenawa created a poisoned spring from which Indra’s exhausted troops drank and succumbed. Indra noticed the fall of his men\, and soon thrust his staff into the ground where a holy purifying spring spurted out\, to cure the troops and to even bring some of them back to life. This escapade became the legendary background to the holy spring of Tirta Empul\, as well as the holy days of Galungan and Kuningan celebrated by the Balinese Hindus.
URL:https://www.gaia-oasis.com/event/tirta-empul-piodalan-anniversary/
LOCATION:Manukaya village\, district of Tampaksiring\, Gianyar
CATEGORIES:Event & Festival
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