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TRANSFORMATIONAL TROPICAL ReTREAT December 29 - January 3, 2006 6 days/5 nights Ubud, Bali In the Beauty of Bali, experience the Power of Presence, and the Pleasure of conscious living.
Learn tools to create and maintain sparkling health and happiness
• Breathe and stretch into Vibrant Living Yoga • Revel in a new definition of healthy eating, including guilt-free Super Chocolate • Enjoy royal rest, pampering and optional therapeutic treatments • Discover authentic Bali's spirituality and art, guided by local masters • Celebrate & laugh into 2006 with New Years Eve costume extravaganza
Magic defies explanation. Fine cuisine is more than ingredients. What makes this gathering an alchemical elation is a mystery. In our coming together to celebrate, by employing tools and activities, through caring for ourselves and others, a tasty treat is assured - one that we will savor through 2006 and beyond.
About Vibrant Living Yoga We reach Yoga's aim when we accept ourselves fully. Vibrant Living Yoga brings us toward that while expanding our potential through challenging asana (posture), vinyasa (breath and movement), spiritual insight, pranayama (breath exercise), meditation, music, and humor. Drawing on Daniel's extensive yoga practice and training in many styles - including jivamukti, astanga, and iyengar - creativity and spontaneity, we create classes that are eclectic, fun, inspiring and uplifting. The retreat setting allows for plenty of individual guidance.
About Anahata Resort Anahata Villas and Spa Resort is a luxurious retreat for mind, body and soul, located minutes from Ubud, perched amidst luscious tropical forests overlooking the Petanu River. Anahata, the Sanskrit word for the heart chakra, love, compassion and harmony, elegantly combines modern design, traditional Balinese architecture and tropical paradise. Each villa houses three bedrooms with private bathrooms, one superior and two deluxe, kitchen, communal living area, and private plunge pool facing scenic natural vistas. Visit Anahata Resort at www.anahataresort.com.
About Ubud, Bali The island of the gods, Bali and her people is a culture Yoga International magazine describes as 'living yoga.' Spirituality, harmony with nature, peacefulness - these elements embody the Balinese way of life. Ubud, an artist's Mecca, is the cultural heart of Bali. Embedded in rice terraces, temples and powerful energy, at a slight elevation so cooler than the nearby coastal heat, Ubud's climate has turned it into the perfect tropical destination.
Gourmet Living Foods Warning: six days of gourmet, high vibration live food, along with everything else on this retreat, may launch you into a state of bliss, vibrancy and energy previously unknown to you. Fresh daily coconuts, tropical fruits, organic salads and raw chocolate is the ideal nourishment for the radiant lifestyle. Delicious cooked vegetarian food will also be available. For most of us, what we eat affects how we feel. Happily we've discovered that the healthiest food is also the tastiest. We eat the best food ever - yummy, alive, strong - just in case we are what we eat. For more information about the benefits of raw food, please see www.rawfood.com.
Tentative Retreat Activities Tools for Radiant Life Sessions Lecture, discussion, experience and practical practice into . Food and Nourishment for Vibrant Living . Conscious Life in A Chaotic World . The Art of Listening: Peace and Presence . Martian Men and Venusian Women: love, relating and the spark of polarity. . Goal setting and manifestation for a truer you in 2006
Bali's Natural delights, Spirituality and Art Holy Waters at Tirta Empul, Tampak Siring The Balinese people hold water as a Sacred Element of their religion and spirituality. Journey to the sacred " Holy Spring Temple " of Tirta Empul near the village of Tampak Siring , built over one thousand years ago, where the healing and curative properties of its spring waters are revered still today. We invite you to join the local Balinese people in a traditional bathing and purification ceremony in the cool and refreshing magical waters at the holy temple.
Life is a radiant beach Settle into the secluded sand of East Bali , soak up the sunshine under the sapphire skies and splash in the surf. Explore Bali 's renowned underwater beauty and coral gardens on optional snorkelling trip.
Traditional Kecak and Legong dance at Ubud Palace Balinese culture is famous for celebration and exaltation of its performing arts. Muse at a magical evening of traditional Balinese Kecak, Legong and Barong dance and Balinese gamelan orchestra presented in the court of Puri Saren Agung, the Ubud Palace .
Guided herb walk Trek through rice fields and gardens with Wayan Lilir and her husband Made West, both active environmentalists and traditional healers, in search of traditional Balinese healing herbs. Learn how to identify and use each species of medicinal plant with the true intention of remaining harmonious with Nature.
Time for you Do nothing or anything. We will help you into spa treatments, rice field treks, bicycle or horse rides, exploration of Balinese culture, local villages, Hindu temples, painting, stone and woodcarving art galleries, adventure into tropical jungles, waterfalls, gorges and cliffs, a class II whitewater rafting trip on the scenic Agung River, the culture of classical and contemporary Balinese and Indonesian art at the renowned Neka and ARMA museums.
New Year's Costume Extravaganza Bring your best get-up, party persona, and funky dance steps. With Daniel as DJ, an outrageous costume contest and plenty of chocolate delights, hilarity is guaranteed.
Royal Rest and Pampering and Optional Therapeutic Treatments The spa at Anahata Resort offers a complete range of massages and treatments for the privacy of your villa or in the open air in an outdoor gazebos including aromatherapy massages, traditional rice and coffee scrubs, Javanese Lulur, Balinese Boreh and other treatments. We will also be inviting our favorite healers and bodywork specialists for optional treatments throughout your stay Ayurvedic, Esalen and Thai style massage, CranioSacral therapy and aromatherapy. More details will be provided upon check-in!
Investment in your radiant life (prices in US dollars, based on double occupancy): Register by November 29th and receive $100 off. $999 Villa Room Superior first floor room (private single room $1099 for single occupancy) $1199 Luxury Room Top floor master room with king bed (private single room $1399 for single occupancy) Investment includes five nights luxurious accommodations at Anahata Villas and Resort with accompanying gourmet, nutritious meals during the retreat, airport transfer, local transportation to and from scheduled activities, daily yoga practices, meditations, workshops and Tools for Radiant Life sessions. (Does not include travel to and from Bali , and optional therapeutic sessions).
Registration and Payment Space limited, please contact Gabrielle at +62 (0)81 338042536 or at retreats@radiantlyalive.com to reserve your place. Payment options: 1. If you wish to pay by direct bank transfer to US bank account, please email or call and we'll provide the bank details. 2. Safe and secure online payments through Paypal with a major credit card. It is a simple, easy and Paypal will accept your own currency. Click below and follow the instructions provided. Please include 3% surcharge in your payment. 3. To pay by cash or credit card (including 5% service charge), please call Gabrielle. Please let us know if anything is less than easy and efficient with any payment option.
Travel Information As the holiday season tends to be busy, we suggest you make your travel arrangements promptly. Airport transfer between Ngurah Rai International, Bali 's major airport in Denpasar, and Anahata Resort will be provided. For information about visas, please see Bali Spirit's Travel and Visa Information Section. If you have any questions related to visas or assistance in finding economical air travel, please contact us via phone or email.
Contact us Gabrielle by phone +62 (0) 81 338 042 536 or by email retreats@radiantlyalive.com Downloadable Poster (PDF file)