4 Day Unique Culture and Jnana Yoga Retreat in Tabanan, Bali

Facilities

Balitrees Retreats open the access to the one of the oldest spiritual ashram in the world (Pasraman Seruling Dewata), which still conserves the original 13 types of yoga as how it is created thousands of years ago in the Himalayas, as well open the access to learn Traditional Balinese Meditation and 72 original style of Balinese martial arts (Pencak Silat).

Nowadays, these 13 types of original yoga are only available in Mount Batukaru, Tabanan, Bali. As there are many contemporary types of yoga at the moment, Balitrees Retreats is committed to hosting yoga in their original type. The 13 original types of yoga consist of yoga Surya, yoga Chandra, yoga Siva, yoga Vishnu, yoga Brahma, yoga Isvara, and more. Each type of yoga consists of different type of sequence.

Surya Yoga has 12 types of yoga sequences such as Surya Namaskara, Surya Daryam, Surya Kertalam, Nadwityam Suryam, Surya Arkayam, Surya Khagata, Surya Maricam, Surya Sawitri, Surya Pusne, Surya Bhaskaram, Surya Hiranyagarbha, and Surya Gerhanam.

Yoga Chandra has 16 types of yoga sequences, such as yoga Candra Namaskara, yoga Candra Kirana, yoga Candra Lomawati, yoga Candra Kumari, yoga Candra Mimba, yoga Candra Rekawati, yoga Candra Huta Mahini, yoga Candra Kumula, yoga Candra Satya Wahini, yoga Candra Yumati, yoga Candra Kresna, yoga Candra Rasa Sukisma, yoga Candra Udaya, yoga Candra Gomayika, yoga Candra Asmara, and yoga Candra Gerhanam.

Cakra meditation is one of the most effective methods for minds and body healing and peace. There are seven major chakras controlling humans bodies and minds, such as Chakra Muladhara, Manipura, Swadistana, Anahata, Wisuda, Ajna, and chakra Sahasra.

One of the most popular world martial arts legends, Budhi Dharma, with his original style of Kalaripayattu and Kundalini, is well-known for his spiritual trip from India to China. On the way, he stopped in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and other places to spread his knowledge of Buddhism. One historical place that he stopped in Indonesia is Mount Batukaru at Tabanan, Bali.

He spent 18 years in Bali to spread Buddhism, as well learning the 72 original style of Balinese Martial Arts (Silat) from the last generation of Silat Arda Chandra lineage master, Ki Goplo. Ki Goplo is the last disciple of Silat Arda Chandra from Seruling Dewata style. Silat Arda Chandra has 12 styles, one of them is Silat Seruling Dewata. Silat Seruling Dewata divided into 72 original styles such as drunken style, Tali Rasa (Tai Chi), earth and sky style, tiger style, snake, eagle, mantis, crane, monkey, dragon style, and so on.

After mastering all 72 original Balinese silat, at 641 AD Budhi Dharma announced the founding of Silat Seruling Dewata at Mount Batukaru in Tabanan Bali as an independent style, continuing the past Silat Arda Chandra lineage and Budhi Dharma becomes the leader of the first generations. Nowadays, Silat Seruling Dewata is led by Ki Nantra, as the leader of the ninth generations.

A few years after founding Silat Seruling Dewata, Budhi Dharma continued his spiritual trip to spread Buddhism to several places and ended in China. In China, he founded the world famous martial arts style, which is the Shaolin Temple style. After founding Shaolin Temple, Budhi Dharma did not come back to Bali to lead Seruling Dewata but prefers to handover it to his disciple, the second leader which is the twin master Ki Mudra and Ki Madra.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

• 14:00 Arrival and lunch
• 15:00 - 16:00 Afternoon Balinese Watukaru yoga session
• 16:30 - 18:00 Daily afternoon village culture/activities
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner

Day 2 - Day 3

• 08:00 - 09:30 Morning Balinese Watukaru yoga and meditation session
• 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
• 11:00 - 12:30 Daily morning village culture/activities
• 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
• 15:00 - 16:00 Afternoon Balinese Watukaru yoga session
• 16:30 - 18:00 Daily afternoon village culture/activities
• 18:30 - 19:30 Dinner

Day 4

• 08:00 - 09:30 Morning Balinese Watukaru yoga and meditation session
• 09:30 - 10:30 Breakfast
• 11:00 - 12:30 Daily morning village culture/activities
• 13:00 Lunch and departure

Note

• Sample daily schedule and times are subject to change depending on the weather condition, host availability, guests present, and etc.

• One trip to a local waterfall
• One trip to a local beach for afternoon beach yoga session (sunset yoga)

Balitrees Retreats is located at Sesandan, Megati, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. It is close to Mount Batukaru, about 30 minutes from Tabanan city, 45 minutes from Tanah Lot Temple, two hours from the airport.

Nearby places:

• Tanah Lot Temple - 45 minutes
• Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) - 2 hours

During the retreat, you will be served three daily meals, most of them based in Balinese cuisine. Meals will be mostly vegetarian. There is also an original Indonesian cuisine, a favorite for most guests. Tea, coffee, juices, water, and snacks will also be available.

• A visit to traditional Balinese shaman healer for a blessing ritual
• Tour to place of interest in Bali
• An additional massage

• One time of 30 minutes, regular massage or Balinese traditional massage is included.
• An additional spa treatment will need an extra cost. The spa menu is available on arrival.

• 3 nights accommodation
• Daily morning and afternoon Balinese Watukaru yoga session
• Daily meditation session
• One time beach yoga session
• Daily morning and afternoon village culture/activities on the schedule
• One time for 30 minutes of regular massage or Balinese traditional massage
• Daily three times vegetarian/vegan/regular meals
• Tea, coffee, and water
• Internet access

• Additional requested activities
• Additional requested meals and drinks
• Airfare
• Arrival visa
• Insurance
• Personal expenses

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on departure.