Salamat Datang (welcome)
Dance to free your spirit, sing to open your heart. Be inspired, empowered and awakened in exotic Bali.
A journey of this type occurs once in a lifetime!
This retreat supports you to move away from your normal life and go deeper into your self. Come on a sacred journey to Bali.
Eleven days on a Dance Pilgrimage:
Our program Overview
Our program Overview
Our program Overview
We will be focusing strongly on spiritual healing and renewal, and visiting and doing ceremony at sacred sites.
We will also experience Balinese Dance and Music and all the many facets of Balinese daily life.
We will explore the beauty of nature in Bali and Balinese healers.
We will be served delicious foods and bask in the tropical weather.
This pilgrimage is an affirmation and dedication to our next best versions of ourselves to step into 2025 and beyond with spiritual strength and vigor.
We have a fantastic well planned schedule, along with many surprises, ceremonies and practices to share. Whether you want to make major shifts in your life or just have fun, be prepared for a miraculous change in perception.
We will be at 2 incredibly beautiful retreat centers with three swimming pools and amazing food.
Join us for
Our program Overview
Our program Overview
*Dances of Universal Peace
*Sufi zikr singing
*Heart centered meditation practices and yoga
*Kirtan, chanting and singing
*Sufi Sashin
*Ecstatic dancing
*Spiritual discussion
*Swimming in the ocean or hotel pools
*Soaking in the natural hot springs
*Snorkeling in the pristine ocean
*Pilgrimages to sacred sites
*Balinese banquets at selected restaurants
*Shopping at selected artisan shops
It's easier to shift and tap into higher energies and our higher selves when away from home, and the distractions of daily life.
Being in Bali and with the group will strengthen and awaken our gifts. Bali is a unique environment for achieving heightened spiritual awareness.
We will create a sacred and loving cocoon for your journey.
Bali Spirit
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Bali Culture
Bali is a vibrant, colourful and lovely tropical island set in the Indian Ocean. Spirituality is an integral part of daily life and many visitors fall in love with the evocative, unique culture and the intrinsic grace and beauty of the land and her people.
Our first 3 nights will be based near Ubud, the cultural center of Bali, and offer a program designed to sample the richness of the Balinese culture. Our next 7 nights will be at Mimpi Hotsprings hotel.
The village of Ubud lies some 20 km from the coast. It is a centre for arts, crafts and dance. Cooler and quieter than the coast, the village is a thriving mecca for tourists, traders, travelers and those searching rest and relaxation.
The Balinese are a friendly and remarkably artistic people. They have created a dynamic society with unique arts and ceremonies, making Bali an island almost unreal in today's hectic and changing world. Their Hindu religion is a daily celebration of the land, the gods and the people.
Bali Culture
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Bali Culture
We invite you to Bali Hati (The Heart of Bali). We will explore the culture, religion, nature and people of Bali. Known as the land of a thousand Temples, we will experience being pilgrims on a journey in this magical land by participating in Temple Ceremonies, and sacred bathing in pure spring water, hot springs and ocean water.
We chose Bali because the island is in its own world that contains a deeply profound spiritual culture that is still intact. Most of Indonesia is Moslem, and Bali is mostly Hindu.
The Balinese are a very talented people who surround themselves with creativity, art, music, dance and healing.
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The culture is family oriented and the people take care of each other, there is a great wealth among the people. Several generations live under the same roof. There are many villages and each is known for its particular type of art, for example one is silver jewelry, wood carvings, paintings, etc.
The land is green, lush, tropical and full of natural beauty, and is known as the land of 1,000 temples. There are many types of water from cold springs, hot springs, to the ocean (with dolphins), to rivers with rapids.
As Maui, Sedona and Mt Shasta are power spots, so is Bali. It is easier to grow and have powerful experiences in these power places.
Program details
Program details
Program details
MORNINGS:
Every morning Solomon or another participant will be leading Yoga at 7AM. Enjoy a big breakfast buffet 8-9 am followed by a full morning program of singing, dancing and Sufi spiritual teachings.
AFTERNOONS:
Our afternoon times will include some time after lunch for shopping, swimming, sun-bathing, or exploring on short trips to temples.
OR relaxing with a Balinese massage and flower petal bath.
Dinners in Ubud at different restaurants. And special buffet dinners at Mimpi Hotel.
EVENINGS:
We will explore the warm, tropical nights by tasting Balinese culture, or staying at our hotel for Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr, Kirtan/ chanting or Balinese music/dance performances.
BALI DAY TRIP ACTIVITIES
pura Tirta Empul WAter Blessings
Our first morning together after breakfast we will drive to Pura Tirta Empul for a sacred water purification ceremony. This temple is known as the “Holy Spring Temple” and one of the most sacred spots in Bali.
Water spouts pour water from 12 sacred fresh water springs into one long pool. Each spout purifies a different part of your physical, emotional and spiritual body. Tirta Empul is where the Hindu Priests and Balinese people come for purification, prayers and healing. We will take part in a sacred purification ritual. Prepare to release anything and everything that holds you back from being your highest self.
Tirta Empul temple (Indonesian: Pura Tirta Empul) is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for a ritual purification called Melukat. The temple pond has a spring which gives out fresh water regularly, which Balinese Hindus consider to be holy or amritha. Tirta Empul means Holy Spring in Balinese.
Gunung Kawi
We will go to Gunung Kawi which is a gorgeous river valley. We walk down about 300 steps into the valley.
Here we will see a unique temple carved into the rock of the hillside. This is an ancient temple and nothing like it is found anywhere else in Bali.
Here we will do Dances in nature, while enjoying the beauty of this amazing place.
snorkeling
At least one day we will go out after breakfast in boats to Menjangan Island just off the coast of Mimpi hotel.
Since we are on the border of West Bali National Park even the waters are preserved. We will snorkel for an hour at two different locations
Lunch served in between the snorkeling.
This is a pristine preserved ocean area full of colorful coral and fish. It is the best snorkeling Solomon has ever done.
If you are a certified diver, for an additional fee you could go diving instead of snorkeling. Local Bali guide for snorkeling or diving is provided.
Mask and puppet museum
This is a very unique museum. It offers about 7 different buildings on beautiful grounds in nature.
Each building has different styles of all the many puppets and masks that are used in Bali and other countries for ceremony.
Some are 2 dimensional, and some are three dimensional. You will get to see and learn about all these different puppets and masks.
Here we will also do dances in nature as we experience this unique place.
Massage/healing at mimpi
While staying here for 7 days you can also get incredible traditional Balinese massages, Thai massage or other modalities of healing.
The dedicated spa has a varied menu of what healings they offer. Everyone gets a welcome massage in Ubud as part of our retreat.
Any massage or healing you receive here is an additional fee. Hopefully I can get a discounted fee for anyone who wants to receive this service.
West bali National Park
Our hotel Mimpi is right next to this unique preserved nature area of Bali.
One day we will go have lunch here and drive/walk around to explore the beauty.
We might go early for sunrise bird watching also.
Sights of Bali
Bali Delights
Balinese Shopping in Ubud
Balinese Healers and Massage
Balinese Shopping in Ubud
You can find anything in Ubud, there are handicrafts from all over the island, a farmer’s market, and special ceremonial items the Balinese need everyday, plus much more. This will give you an up-close and personal experience of Balinese life and people.
As Bali is the land of artists and creativity we will have lots of opportunity to see and purchase a wide variety of art, clothing, jewelry, crafts and more.
Having had a Bali import business for over 20 years, we will take you to some of the manufacturers for you to view and purchase items at wholesale prices. Some of these include hand painted silk sarongs, scarves, robes and clothing, batik sarongs, silver jewelry and lots more.
MEALS
Balinese Healers and Massage
Balinese Shopping in Ubud
All breakfasts will be at our hotel. Some lunches will also be at our hotel.
Dinners will be different every night at the many different restaurants that Ubud has to offer. All of our meals will be gourmet Balinese and international cuisine.
All meals will be buffet style with many options. Remember to fill out your dietary needs on registration form. Drinks are NOT included.
Unfortunately specific diets can not be catered for, however the choices available should allow participants to be selective in their eating. Menu choices will include vegan, vegetarian, dairy products, chicken and fish.
We will provide unlimited pure drinking water the entire time we are together.
Balinese Healers and Massage
Balinese Healers and Massage
Balinese Healers and Massage
Everyone will receive a welcome massage, Herbal rub and flower hot bath as a gift from us to welcome you to Bali.
There are many healers and different styles of massage available here in Bali. All this is optional and requires additional fee arranged thru Solomon.
These are optional and additional fee needed arranged thru Solomon.
To see photos of our past Bali retreats, check out this folder:
Facilitators
Sheikh Gayan long
Sheikh Gayan long
Sheikh Gayan long
Gayan is an acclaimed drummer, composer, leader of the Dances of Universal Peace, spiritual mentor, retreat leader, and storyteller. He has dedicated his life to awakening human potential through music, devotional practices, pithy teachings, and community celebration.
Gayan is a direct disciple of Pir Shabda Kahn, the lead teacher of the Sufi Ruhaniat International’s school of western Sufism.
He has shared the Dances world wide and and led retreats with some of the foremost spiritual leaders of our time.
Solomon sikirdji
Sheikh Gayan long
Sheikh Gayan long
Solomon, our organizer and tour guide, has been going to Bali for 33 years. He has been intimately involved with Balinese culture and lifestyle and has a fond admiration for the Balinese people. It has been Solomon’s dream and vision to bring people to Bali to experience firsthand the “old ways” of Balinese culture. He has been doing this since 2008. It is his hope that you can connect with the hearts of the Balinese people for your own personal experience.
His personal tour company is called Bali Hati. (Heart of Bali) His philosophy is traveling as a pilgrim, not as a tourist. Solomon has been on the Sufi path over 40 years incorporating Sufi wisdom and teachings with his daily life. He is a qualified healing conductor and will offer morning yoga, the Sufi Healing Ritual and other Sufi practices. Solomon has made Maui, Hawaii his home for the last 44 years.