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Sanur Beach Meditation

Today’s sunrise meditation occurred at the beach in Sanur Beach in Bali, Indonesia.   As darkness fills with light, sounds shift from frogs singingto roosters crowing.  As darkness fills with light,sensations shift from coolnessto warmth. As darkness fill with light, scents shiftfrom dampness and mossy smellsto flowery fragrances of the blossoms.  As darkness fills with light, colors shiftfrom dark indigos, […]

The Torajan Legend of Buntu Kabobong or Gunung Nona

Legend has it that the mountains are “ladders” between people and the Creator. The highest caste family of Pong Mula Tau lived in the valley. Pong Mula Tau had two children, a boy and a girl. As the children became of age, the father began a search for suitable marriage partners, but could not find […]

Torajan Traditional Name: How I came to be NeNathan

When a child is born in Toraja it is given the name “Lei” for a girl or “Tato” for a boy. Around one year old the child is given it’s formal name. Once a couple has a child the mother’s name becomes “Indo + child’s name”, mother of … , father becomes “Ambe’ + child’s […]

Bali Day 10

www.embarkuponasacredjourney.com Day Ten, Wednesday, March 25 After early teachings and breakfast, our group gathers for pickup and transport to the docks of Tanjung Benoa. Today is the group’s final day together and your final adventure is a day of snorkeling among the teeming reefs and pristine waters off Nusa Penida, considered one of the best […]

Bali Day 6

www.emarkuponasacredjourney.com Day Six, Saturday, March 21 Whereas the night before Nyepi is raucous, rowdy and fun, Nyepi itself stands in stark contrast. Nyepi is the Balinese New Year and is known as the Day of Silence. At 6:00 AM, the entire Island essentially shuts down for 24 hours. This is the day to apply what […]

Bali Day 5

Day Five, Friday, March 20 After teachings and breakfast, the rest of the day is devoted to learning about Sacred Sexuality and Sexual Healing led by Lisa and Laz. We will have dinner together followed by a very special treat – the annual Ogoh-ogoh parade, Bali’s New Years Eve celebration. Today is the day before […]

Bali Day 3 -2015

Day Three, Wednesday, March 18 This morning, after the newly established daily regimen of early morning teaching followed by breakfast, you gather your bags and check out of the hotel. Your ultimate destination today is the artistic and cultural capital of Bali, Ubud. Located in the lower highlands in the central region of Bali, Ubud […]

Bali Day 2

Bali 2015 Day Two, Tuesday, March 17 Today is an easy, relaxed, day to catch up with yourself after crossing so many time zones. Take your time today. You may feel the need to sleep in or relax by the pool in the morning. At 10 AM, the group gathers for an orientation and welcome […]

Bali Day One

Bali Itinerary 2015 Day One, Monday, March 16 Welcome to Bali! Yes, it was a long flight and you’ve been traveling many hours but as you step off the plane, you already feel that something’s different, something’s special. You can’t exactly put your finger on it, but Bali is not like any place you’ve been […]

An Exclusive Offer

Hello Beloved Friends, It’s the trip of a lifetime and you are invited to join Lisa A. Rizzoli and Laza Daka as they lead you on a Tantra Adventure Tour in Bali, Indonesia March 16 – March 25, 2015. This exclusive retreat experience weaves elements of Tantra Yoga, active adventures on a magical island and […]