VIBRANCE: Tribal Gathering

Vibrance Tribal Gathering
Earth, Root, Ground.Sky, Spin,Connect. Chi Gung, Chi Dance

Chungaling Al Huang, Sanga of The Valley, Mac Murphy, & Ellen Watson
Translation: Shinnosuke Ide - Japanese, Novie Amalo - Indonesian, Mana Xu - Mandarin
Location: Mimpi Resort, Menjangan, Bali
5 - 22 March 2022

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Sanga of The Valley, Master Trinidian percussionist, music maker and Keeper of The Beat, joins Ellen in Bali, at Mimpi Menjangan, March 5-15. On March 12, Mac and Al join us for celebrating The Balinese New Year’s celebrations, Oguh Oguh, and Nyepi (Silence) Day.Mac and Al welcome the New Year bringing us Qigong, Chi Dance & Tai Chi.

In this elemental Vibrance Tribe gathering, to the beat of Sanga’s drum, we’ll connect our tap root to the center of mother Earth, spiral the earth’s energy upward through all chakras, energize all meridians, until we lift ourselves upward connecting to the Creative Force of the Universe. As we open our portals to dance through doors of dizziness, nausea, fear of falling, we spin like tops, melt into the grass, spin again, becoming & embodying the connection between Earth and Heaven. Opening our hearts, lifting our spirits, we will sing and dance, play and pray all the day and into the night, celebrating Nature’s Rhythms, the dark and new moon.

Highly recommended to join us for the full 18 days Or for 5-15, or 12-22. Celebrating the Balinese New Year with the Balinese is an experience of a lifetime.

About this Program

VIBRANCE is a tribe of dedicated artists, leaders, and embodiment teachers whose mission is to inspire you to find joy, self-expression and radiant health through integrative sonic and somatic practices. We believe that through movement, music, breath, sound, song and visualization, we can transform ourselves, our relationships, our communities and our planet. Together, we are the bridge between devotional awareness and effective ecological stewardship.

Prepare to be completely immersed in the Elements of Earth, Water, Fire and Air as we align with our true natures. It is one thing to mentally understand the concepts of “interconnectedness”, “reciprocity”, and “resonance”. It is quite a different thing to have a deeply embodied experience of these important stepping stones to healing and well-being. We will literally be planting ourselves in the earth, the fish and turtles will be our dance partners, the ceremonial fires become our allies as we burn through layers of disconnection and turn ourselves into the song that sings the world back into strength.

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.

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!

Vibrance is Good Medicine.
Morning, Noon, & Night:
Early Morning Vibrance energizes for the start of a GREAT Day,
Mid-day Vibrance refills your energetic cup,
Evening Vibrance, a slower, restorative, calming practice.

Using our map of the 8 chakras; Vibrance activates your 108 meridians, shakes your 206 bones, moves your 660 muscles, calms your mind, opens your heart, and activates your breath.

Vibrance’s series of 60 – 90 minute musical compilations provide you with ‘ready to dance, sound, & sing’ without putting on your DJ hat.

Teachers

Ellen Watson
Now an Internationally renowned Somatic Arts Educator, Ellen began her studies and practices in the 1980’s at The Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. Ellen rebirthed and directed Esalen’s Movement Arts program, studied, practiced and joined the faculty of Esalen®Massage & Bodywork.

After certifying as a 5Rhythms® teacher with Gabrielle Roth, Ellen developed SpiritDance to incorporate her complementary practices in Esalen® Massage, Holotropic Breathwork™, Continuum Movement, Yoga, Clinical Hypnosis, Gestalt Awareness Practice, Singing Gestalt, and sound healing.

Today, The Vibrance Practice is the culmination of what has inspired Ellen, Daphne, and Ashley

Sanga of The Valley
Sanga Of The Valley is originally from Trinidad. Playing African drums from an early age, he moved to New York City in 1970, where he met Babatunde Olatunji and became one of Olatunji’s students. Sanga Of The Valley eventually became one of Olatunji’s lead djembe players and spent 25 years as a member of Olatunji’s Drums of Passion.
Over the years, Sanga Of The Valley also worked with artists such as Carlos Santana, Nina Simone, The Grateful Dead, the Neville Brothers, and Stanley Jordan.

Chungaling Al Huang
Chungliang Al Huang, born in China, was immersed in the traditional study of tai ji, kung fu, brush calligraphy, and classic Chinese scholarly arts from a young age.
He is now the director of the International Lan Ting Institute with its Chinese base in the sacred Wu Yi Mountain, an UNESCO World Triple heritage Site rich with historic, religious, and cultural arts traditions; and its united States base in Gold Beach on the Oregon coast. From the renowned Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, to the world’s major capitals, he shares the stage with luminaries such as the Dalai Lama and primatologist Jane Goodall.
As a teacher/mentor and his intuitive knowledge of the intellectual and spiritual aspects of East- West Synthesis, along with his total devotion to his students, have endeared him to thousands of people around the world.

Mac Murphy
Mac Murphy is a practitioner of human transformation, a bodyworker and an embodiment guide. Throughout his life’s journey he has studied the martial arts, dance, shamanism, meditation, group process and bodywork. Having grown up with core curators of the Human Potential movement he carries the teachings of many of the elders who are co-creating the cultural revolution that took place in the 60’s and is still flourishing. Within his studies he has cultivated a deep presence for holding space for healing and activation of the individuals and groups he works with. From an early age he has had a deep connection with nature, which is the source that he draws from. Mac is the creator of Elemental Embodiment, a practice of integrating Qi Gong, primal movement, authentic expression, biomimicry and earth-based ritual. He is committed to the elevation of consciousness and the greater purpose of humanity to make the world a better place.

Venue & Accommodation

Mimpi 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!

Patio Room

Mimpi's standard room is the patio. Stylishly finished and available with twin or double beds these rooms are home for most of our students through programs and regularly receive excellent feedback.

The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, making them easy to share with another guest whilst maintaing plenty of personal space.

Courtyard Villa

The Courtyard Villa is a pleasant and affordable upgrade to the patio room. With it's own garden and it's own private hot spring tub, the CY Villa is a taste of luxury.

The CYV also has an additional mezzanine that is perfect for families with children or private space for meditation.

A further addition is the private garden terrace and outdoor seating area making this ideal for sitting in the open air sunshine whilst keeping some peaceful solitude, alone or with your partner. If booking a shared space in this room category, you must book with a partner.