There seems to be much confusion everywhere. Nobody knows exactly what to believe in anymore. There is so much information out there and to other cultures and other people seem to just do things differently. So where do you start? Your Newsfeed? Well, apparently, we judge each other. I saw so many online debates about yoga - people love - people ridicule - people compete without thinking at a price that will never come. But why? Why we say this?
According to the online debate raging right now, if you say namaste in Bali, you probably will not care. You have to say Om Swastiastu. Some seem to expatriates in Bali to grapple with each other in terms of what they know about Balinese Hinduism. Debates are raging and there are some valid points. But the main fear seems to be this: Bali is changing, and people are afraid. Yet we have also to remember that in the dark darkness of this world, Bali shines with all its food, community and environmental action and the organic and health-conscious practices. And many people come to yoga -. The Balinese have practiced for centuries
So what if, despite all the debates, it was as simple as "keep your body healthy and the mind so you can do more positive actions on the planet "or" moan about everything from your computer, but does not do anything "(and do not forget that millions of people on this planet do not even have drinking water, let alone a computer - if we groan, he should be on important issues).?
Yet this debate is slippery - some yogis fell on the path of money, which is true, and people will always find black hole where all the love and tolerance oozes. For the purposes of this article I'm not going to judge, and I will accept that yoga is very real to many people (including myself).
Mandala Bali
So where to start in Bali? The first step might be to find an authentic teacher and practice that helps you grow. The annual Festival Bali Spirit has many different yoga teachers from all over Bali and the world, and houses of different styles. It is also quite expensive.
But there are plenty of places just prices across Bali that organize good yoga retreats with a focus on sustainable living and environment. Mandala Bali is one of those places and I recently had a conversation with Kim Slippens on the project. "Bali Mandala Retreats are designed for those interested in a natural lifestyle, be one with the earth and the ocean The basic intention is to bring us to this unity of all. - To connect more deeply with ourselves same highest cleansing our body and purify the mind through yoga, breath work, explorations of nature and creativity. We offer a variety of courses and workshops, including negotiations on permaculture and raw food, intuitive painting class, acro-yoga (partner) session, the meditations guided surfing and daily yoga. We are all here together, connected in one way or another. with everything moving so fast it's easy to forget what it is we're supposed to do here. We carry within us immense power and responsibility to protect and preserve our Mother Earth, "said Kim.
offering surf meditation classes at Bali Mandala is Dimi who also runs his blog Universe Lovers . I met Dimi the cob workshop and was inspired by both the energy of his and Kim. As I Slurped on coffee througout the day Dimi munched on fruit and at the end of the workshop, Kim had us covered in mud and yoga pose -. Being Mandala helped me remember how to have fun
Dimi I asked about his practice in meditation that combines surfing. "Surfmeditation is the foundation on surf of the ocean waves and meditation with the rise of kundalini energy, the disclosure of the higher consciousness. Meditation is the knowledge and ability to master the spiritual body. Surfing is knowledge and possession of the physical body. Surfmeditation frees you from the inner fears of the future and allows us to live in the present, "he said.
Freediving World Champion William Trubridge
Other centers use yoga to help them explore the natural world, including Apneista in Amed, Bali. Using a combination of yogic practices and breathing techniques, practitioners use these skills to enable them to FreeDive to extraordinary depths in the ocean. William Trubridge currently holds the record without-end world freediving without immersion reaching depths of over 100 meters and in the recent documentary Breathe of his life, William revealed he practices yoga daily.
Yoga is gaining popularity around the world, not just in Bali. But why? I asked Kim how she discovered this way. "My" yoga journey "began as I started to feel more aware of my body and mind. With all the problems of the modern world, I felt a great need to stay grounded and calm to find out what he's done, I came here to do. I'm sure this could be a reason why yoga is now spreading around the world, not only for the physical act of exercise, but to find this inner calm. I found myself experimenting with different types of yoga and meditation and realized I liked bringing my consciousness in the present moment. Finally, my journey led me to India to study more intensively and took a teacher training course. Back to Bali, I started sharing my practice and I teach here most days of the week, always learn something new - it's what keeps me on the path of yoga - uniting all that is, a step at a time "
must not forget the Sanskrit root of this yoga is to yoke (to join) - union with the flow. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in ourselves that we could think doing yoga Photo shoots in Balinese sacred temple is a good idea. As online debates continue, humility is considered a better idea and I quite agree; and respect Balinese way and another, so that we can all grow together in the stream, in peace and tranquility, perhaps with a cup of tea.
Mandala Yoga in Bali
Additional Information
For more information on yoga retreats at Bali Mandala, please email: mandala .bali @ hotmail.com
apnea and Yoga Documentary Breathe (2011)
Bali Spirit Festival: www. balispiritfestival.com/
Apneista apnea and Yoga: www.apneista.com