This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. Through the healing power of nature and of Bali, and with the seminar's deep-taking, yet open atmosphere, together with the […]
Come join us and explore North Bali's unique culture! Tejakula will hold its 5th Arts Festival between 26 - 29th July 2014, at the village sports grounds. There will be dances, comedians, popular music, new creations, bamboo (rindik) and metal (gamelan) orchestras, temple singing (pesantian) and Tejakula's own Wayang Wong, an ancient opera using masks. […]
Awaken and experience your true self on a beautiful mountain setting in Northern Bali, just minutes from the beach. Start off each day with the grounding and serenity that comes from being on a mountain. Dive into and experience yourself through Yoga, Dance, Sound, and Meditation. Enjoy the rounded and grounding schedule we have planned […]
"Bulfest" (Buleleng Festival) is a 5 day cultural event showcasing local culture, contemporary arts, home industries, cuisine, literature, and music. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to explore the many performance arts of North Bali. Performances are free of charge. For more details, please see http://bulelengfestival.com/
This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. For more detail, please see the same seminar held from 22-31 July 2014 or click here.
Bali Kite Festival, Traditional giant kites measuring around four metres in width take flight near Sanur Beach during the annual Bali Kite Festival. The three-day event welcomes kites in all shapes and colours and sees a traditional gamelan orchestra provide music and entertainment.
Each day of the program is designed to nurture and inspire you to gently unwind and relax. During the program you will have the opportunity to part-take in daily morning and evening Yoga classes, where we will indulge in two hour practices. Morning classes will typically focus on cleansing Vinyasa flow, pranayama and meditation with […]
Bali and Qi Gong the perfect combination… Have you ever dreamed of being on a tropical island, warm breeze blowing across your body? The sound of waves slowly rolling in and going out. The smiling faces of people wanting to take care of you so you can enjoy yourself. Now imagine your life slowing down […]
Please join us for the traditional boat sail competition. This event is, to celebrate the 69th Indonesian Independence Day 2014. For more details, please click here.
Sail Indonesia, At least 22 countries including US, Japan, Australia, Britain and Italy will participate in the annual event “Sail Indonesia” in Lovina Beach area, Buleleng Regency, northern Bali. The local council will also hold traditional arts performances and exhibitions of local handicraft on its coastal area.
International Bali Meditators Festival ( IBMF ), An annual gathering for hundreds of meditators from around the world, the International Bali Meditators’ Festival (IBMF), under the auspices of Anand Ashram Foundation (affiliated with UNDPI), enables people from different traditions, religions, faiths, spiritual groups, ashrams and yoga centers to connect with each other. The activities include […]
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.
Tantra II, Divine Love, is for all couples who have participated in Tantra Alchemy with Rahasya and Nura. This sacred exploration offers specific Tantric Meditations and rituals that bring Love into an even higher dimension: Divine Love. When one begins to see the divine in oneself and the other, one can experience it everywhere. Explorations […]
Pagerwesi, The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense.
Ubud Writers & Readers Festival ( UWRF), The 10th International UWRF will be held in over 50 venues around Ubud, featuring a mixture of ticketed and free events, all underpinning the festivals aims of sharing through cross-cultural understanding and fostering greater awareness and understanding of Indonesian literary cultures amongst a global audience.
Journey with Amanda Ings and Sparrow Grace into the heart of Bali to experience the essence of devotion in Yoga. This one-of-a-kind retreat will be held over 7 days at the gorgeous Gaia-Oasis retreat centre in North Bali. Please join us in this retreat. For more information, please click here.
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.
Wayang wong is one of several Balinese performance art forms which melds dance, drama and music. Unlike the wayang kulit (puppet), in which leather puppets are manipulated by a dalang behind a screen, wayang wong is performed by actors on a stage. In Bali, there are two kinds of wayang wong is it wayang wong […]
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.
“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 intensive is an opportunity to have a beautiful holiday combined with a […]
Do you love to eat tasty and delicious food and stay lean and healthy at the same time? Do you like the idea of daily indulging in the foods you love and yet rejuvenating your body? You enjoy staying in a beautiful and luxury, yet very sustainable and nature related environment? Do you love […]
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).
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 monsters and […]
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 […]
Balispirit Festival, This annual festival is a spiritually charged event that celebrates yoga, dance and music and the synergy of global cultural collaboration through the arts.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
The Workshop “Man and Woman - A Sacral Union” – is a shared journey into our primordial nature, to our true essence. For 7 glorious days we will be opening with each other as we journey into the recognition of our true nature. This workshop is about how to go deeper into being Man and […]
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.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Pagerwesi, The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense.
The yoga retreat coming the next May 2015 it has the intention of take a time in your life for look after yourself, of your essence. It’s a journey to watch your inner world in an environment that hugest you in a very sweet way. Is a inner journey to the heart!!! Here, in the […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared with what lies within us” Ralph Waldo Emerson Are you seeking a greater sense of inner peace, with renewed health, vitality and life balance? Modern living is full of pressure, intensity and stress, there is little time to recover and restore ourselves. […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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.
This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. Through the healing power of nature and of Bali, and with the seminar's deep-taking, yet open atmosphere, together with the […]
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.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. For more detail, please see the same seminar held from 21-30 July 2015 or click here.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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, The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
!! bookings open !! - Do you love young coconuts and sweetest, ripest tropical fruits? - Do you like to be in a beautiful luxury, yet very sustainable and nature related environment? - Do you love big organic gardens with abundance of the super green moringa olefeira and coconut, mango and rambutan trees growing right […]
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.
Wayang wong is one of several Balinese performance art forms which melds dance, drama and music. Unlike the wayang kulit (puppet), in which leather puppets are manipulated by a dalang behind a screen, wayang wong is performed by actors on a stage. In Bali, there are two kinds of wayang wong is it wayang wong […]
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.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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).
Solar eclipse is a type of eclipse that occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks ("occults") the Sun. This can happen only at new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth in an alignment referred to as syzygy. […]
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 […]
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 monsters and […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Located at Gaia Oasis Mountain Retreat in Nthrn Bali (approx. 2-3hrs north of Denpasar), this blissful 5 night Yin immersion Yoga Journey will take you on a journey of self awareness and mindfulness, helping you relax and recharge. Bali Yin Immersion Package Includes: ~ Twin Share or Single Accommodation with beautiful open air bathrooms […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Tantra Alchemy for couples is a sacred exploration into love, intimacy & Sex. A gentle re-education in sex & love, perhaps for some it may be an initial introduction into Tantra. We seem to carry many beliefs, ideas, dreams & hopes around sex, adopted from the examples our parents & peers, movies & books gave […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
The Bali Retreat has become the most celebrated and anticipated event on the Meditators calendar, bringing a rare opportunity to escape to paradise with like-minded people, gain advanced knowledge and above all partake in an intensive meditation program. A ‘Rounding’ retreat of this intensity brings the equivalent benefit of 1-2 years daily meditation! Years of […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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, The name literally means 'iron fence', on which day ceremonies and prayers are held for strong mental and spiritual defense.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. Through the healing power of nature and of Bali, and with the seminar's deep-taking, yet open atmosphere, together with the […]
It is with deep sadness that we inform our wider Gaia family, that our ex-manager, Widhi, passed away recently. Widhi had apparently recovered after heart trauma, but she collapsed and died of complications last week. Gaia staff, member and manager attended her funeral, together with many other friends and family; We give thanks for […]
This 10 day retreat offers a unique opportunity to discover the power of silence as the true source within you, and to learn to hear the tender voice of your heart and give it expression. For more detail, please see the same seminar held from 20-29 July 2016 or click here.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
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.
Tantra Alchemy for couples is a sacred exploration into love, intimacy & Sex. A gentle re-education in sex & love, perhaps for some it may be an initial introduction into Tantra. We seem to carry many beliefs, ideas, dreams & hopes around sex, adopted from the examples our parents & peers, movies & books gave […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Tantra Alchemy for couples is a sacred exploration into love, intimacy & Sex. A gentle re-education in sex & love, perhaps for some it may be an initial introduction into Tantra. We seem to carry many beliefs, ideas, dreams & hopes around sex, adopted from the examples our parents & peers, movies & books gave […]
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
Purnama, the day of a full moon are special days for the Balinese. On this day extra offerings are made around the family compound, as well as some offerings placed on the ground at the entrance to the house compound.
“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 intensive is an opportunity to have a beautiful holiday combined with a […]
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.
MAKE 2017 YOUR FAVORITE AND MOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR ! PLAN YOUR NEW YEAR IN BALI ! Maybe all goes well in your life, however, if you would like to develop new, attractive goals for your personal or professional life, goals you want to focus on, then take your time to determine your route for 2017 […]
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.
!! bookings open !! ~ Do you love young coconuts and sweetest, ripest tropical fruits? ~ Do you like to be in a beautiful luxury, yet very sustainable and nature related environment? ~ Do you love big organic gardens with abundance of the super green moringa olefeira and coconut, mango and rambutan trees growing right […]
Pagerwesi is the day when the Balinese strengthen their minds and souls against evil forces. Pagerwesi is also called "rerainan gumi" by the Balinese and means the holiday for everyone from every background (read: caste) from the families of priests to the common families. Pagerwesi is celebrated every 210 days on Wednesday of Shinta (the […]
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
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 […]
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 is a holy day dedicated to the blessings of plants, especially those that produce fruits and flowers. On this day households bless their gardens, farms and plantations for successful harvests in lead up to the Galungan celebrations three weeks ahead, which largely require the items for various temple offerings.
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.
Besakih Temple, also considered the 'mother temple' in Bali, celebrates its biannual piodalan temple anniversary, which coincides every Tuesday on a Kliwon Julungwangi cycle on the Balinese 210-day pawukon calendar. Pilgrims from all over the island flock to the temple for prayers, providing a unique sight to see on this sacred sanctuary at the foot […]
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).
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 monsters […]
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 […]
The silence of the Saka New Year celebration ‘breaks’ as the morning does at 06:00; the day is a local holiday in Bali and families visit each other as it is a time for gatherings and short travels.
“A truly beautiful experience. Haven’t been as energized and relaxed in a long time .“ “This retreat will be restorative, nourishing and a perfect opportunity to take time out for self-care, it will be a chance to have a taste of Bali’s rich spiritual culture in a picturesque outdoor setting while surrounded by friends from […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
Join us for our annual celebration!
