A Nyepi Retreat & Celebration
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Dervish Spinning to Open Your Chakras &
Touching The Body, Touching The Soul
Inspired by a series of poems on connection to divine love by Sufi poets, Rumi, Hafiz, & Lala, and Indian poet, Kabir, this workshop is designed take you through the doorway of dizziness, to the land of childlike glee as you return to the simple act of spinning. Children are natural spinners. You, too, can use this simple and profound tool to spin your chakras, emptying excess energy, while replacing depleted energy.
Dancing with Rumi uses the structure of the Vibrance, a conscious dance, sound & song practice to introduce the eight doorways or portals to becoming an ecstatic dancer and poet.
These portals open the 8 chakras, and invite the embodiment of the quality each governs: Grounded, Creative, empowered, heartful, truthful, visionary, conscious and energized. Join Ellen for letting go of old baggage, spinning your chakras and returning to the playground of your childhood. Be prepared for ecstatic moments.
Dancing with Rumi uses the structure of the Vibrance, a conscious dance, sound & song practice to introduce the eight doorways or portals to becoming an ecstatic dancer and poet.
These portals open the 8 chakras, and invite the embodiment of the quality each governs: Grounded, Creative, empowered, heartful, truthful, visionary, conscious and energized. Join Ellen for letting go of old baggage, spinning your chakras and returning to the playground of your childhood. Be prepared for ecstatic moments.
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Nyepi: Bali’s New Year's Day of Complete Silence
On Nyepi day, the Balinese take part in ‘Catur Bratha Penyepian’ which means no working, no entertainment or pleasure, no lights or fires, and for some, no eating or talking at all for 24 hours. In short, everyone on the island is supposed to…. Do nothing!
Even Denpasar Airport is closed and all flights are grounded for the period of 6am to 6am the following day. The silence is policed by members of the Pecalang (traditional security men) from the local Banjar (counsil) with punishments dished out for rule breakers, such as cleaning a temple or being made to sit still on a road for 5 hours.
The days leading up to Nyepi are charged with anticipation for the locals. You will see the Balinese busying themselves with preparations of offerings for different ceremonies. Nyepi however is only the final ritualistic step of a series of ceremonies spanning 3-4 days.
Even Denpasar Airport is closed and all flights are grounded for the period of 6am to 6am the following day. The silence is policed by members of the Pecalang (traditional security men) from the local Banjar (counsil) with punishments dished out for rule breakers, such as cleaning a temple or being made to sit still on a road for 5 hours.
The days leading up to Nyepi are charged with anticipation for the locals. You will see the Balinese busying themselves with preparations of offerings for different ceremonies. Nyepi however is only the final ritualistic step of a series of ceremonies spanning 3-4 days.
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The Ogoh Ogoh parade is not to be missed if you are visiting the island over Taur Kasanga. Ogoh Ogoh are mythological demons made of papier mache. The children of each Banjar create an Ogoh Ogoh each year, to be paraded along with the Ogoh Ogoh of other Banjars, accompanied with traditional music. The Ogoh Ogoh, which can be up to 5m in height are paraded with gusto and animation to scare away the evil spirits. They often represent the ugly components of society and are burnt to ashes as a show of purification after the parade. Any fan of theatrics and culture would be thrilled to catch the parade.
Fun fact: the Ogoh Ogoh parade was only first celebrated in 1983, unlike Nyepi which has been celebrated for centuries which is amazing proof that Balinese religion and culture has not been diluted by Western influence!
Fun fact: the Ogoh Ogoh parade was only first celebrated in 1983, unlike Nyepi which has been celebrated for centuries which is amazing proof that Balinese religion and culture has not been diluted by Western influence!
Want to Register?
If you would like to participate in the Deep Bodywork Training just fill in the info below and we'll get in touch as soon as possible!
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.
Places are limited so we advise registering interest at your earliest convenience.
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In this program we will:
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Travel Tips: You will need your passport to be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry, and a Visa if you plan to stay in Bali for longer than 30 days. For a 30-day stay or less, you can get the standard "Visa on arrival" when you land in Bali. MV requires travel insurance for your journey to Bali. For more information please view Bali Travel Info.
Housing: Mimpi's patio rooms are home to most of our students. The rooms are spacious, with A/C, refrigerators, either queen/king or twin beds, telephone, lovely bathrooms, and are close to the communal hot springs pools, and the two large swimming pools. Most students elect to stay in shared patio rooms. For single housing, or upgrading options to CourtYard Villa, see pricing below.
Food: A nutritious and delicious plant based protein rich mid morning meal is served daily. You can visit the local market to buy fruit and can bring with you any snacks you want to have in your room. (We encourage eating lightly at night, especially those that include supervised evening practice)
Transportation: We do not include or organize flights. You may contact us to request private transportation to Mimpi at $75. Alternatively you can inquire about shared transportation. Shared cars will go from Seminyak and Ubud to Mimpi on arrival day with departure at 10am from a local meeting place. Shared transportation will cost $20 per person.
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Teacher Profile
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Venue & AccommodationMimpi Resort, Menjangan, Bali
On the North-West coast of Bali in the village of Banyuwedang, Mimpi looks out towards the Menjangan Island. The area is notorious as a hot-spot for diving and snorkelling and just a little further down the coast a regular dolphin hangout. Mimpi's most special feature is its waters, as the resort is built across land with several natural hot springs. The careful architecture and landscaping makes for several shared natural hot spring pools across the 3 hectares of land. Inevitably the water and it's high mineral content is totally refreshing, rejuvenating and holds it's own healing qualities. For us the pools are perfect for aquatic bodywork, where we dance in the water to feel true fluidity. 
Classes take place in the Wantilan. A large space with wooden floors, the sounds of birds and some gentle breezes. We decorate the wantilan with beautiful silk hangings and bring a range of equipment from musical instruments, to dancing scarves, yoga mats, yoga balls and of course an excellent sound system!
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Pricing & Accommodation Options
Prices include: Daily breakfast & lunch, training manual, all materials/equipment, gift bag and shared airport transfers.
Shared Patio Room
Twin patio rooms are spacious and comfortable to stay with two people. We will aim to pair you with someone most compatible based on your registration form.
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Private Patio Room
If you prefer a room to yourself and a large double bed this comes at a reasonable additional cost.
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Shared Courtyard Villa
Shared Villas must be booked with 2 people together at the same time. A CY villa features twin/double bed with a mezzanine, private garden area and tub which may be filled with hot spring water.
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Private Courtyard Villa
For a taste of luxury, enjoy a CY Villa to yourself for maximum comfort and privacy. Enjoy your own spacious area with garden and hot spring bath for total relaxation.
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Pay Deposit
If you would like to reserve your space and pay the remaining balance up to 60 days before the start of this program please click add to cart.
$1000 Deposit |
