Bali

Retreat into the Heart of Paradise: Awakening Mind, Body, and Spirit in Bali

Join us for an extraordinary experience in a setting of indescribable beauty and magic. The island of Bali is a place of natural splendor, one that easily and naturally provides the space for restoration and rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit. Bali is filled with scenic beauty, from the flowing water of rivers and streams, to the expansive Indian Ocean, the majesty of sacred Mount Agung, and gently swaying palm trees amidst the lush landscape. The warm and soothing tropical climate of the island provides a setting for effortless relaxation.

Bali is the site of no less than eleven thousand temples that serve as places of devotion, prayer, offering, and ceremonies for sacred music and dance. We will have the opportunity to visit several of these sacred places that are embodiments of beauty and devotion. The cultural and artistic center of Ubud and the surrounding areas provide many opportunities for immersion in cultural activities that may include sampling local cuisine and experiencing the music, dance, and ceremonial activities of the region.

Bali's natural attractions include miles of sandy beaches (many are well-known amongst surfers), picturesque rice terraces, towering active volcanoes over 3,000 meters (10,000 ft.) high, fast flowing rivers, deep ravines, pristine crater lakes, sacred caves, and lush tropical forests full of exotic wildlife.

The people of the island of Bali and known for their gentle, kind way of being, living a life that integrates spirituality, art, service, and humility. Indeed, most everyone seems to have a spiritual or artistic role (such as musician, dancer, artist) in addition to a ‘day job’.

Awaken the artist and creative in you. Benefit from an experiential workshop on mind, body, and spiritual integration, movement classes (Yoga, Tai Chi), music, and Join us for the trip of a lifetime to an enchanted island that will inspire you to open your heart, expand your senses, and uplift your spirit!

AWAKENING MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT IN BALI
AUGUST, 2008

Join us for an extraordinary journey in a setting of magic and beauty. The island of Bali is a place of great splendor, one that naturally provides a space for the restoration and rejuvenation of mind, body, and spirit. From the flowing rivers to the expansive Indian Ocean, from majestic Mount Agung and the thousands of Hindu temples, to the swaying palm trees on white sand beaches, the island provides a setting for effortless relaxation and deep reflection. The people of Bali are known for their gentle, kind way of being, for experiencing lives that blend spirituality, art, service, and humility. In this workshop, led by Dr. James Bramson, we will explore the many ways of being, using movement (yoga, tai chi), music, cultural exploration, and group process and work to open our minds and hearts to the many parts of the self.

Join us for the trip of a lifetime that will inspire you to expand your senses and uplift your spirit. Awaken the artist that lives within us all.

CEU’s available to Psychologists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Nurses.

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