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Made to Dance

On March 30, 2013 By Bex Tyrer

Its 4am. I danced for a cumulative four hours today. It was Sunday after all. For many of us who live in Ubud, Sunday is the day of celebration – celebration through Dance as the co-owner and founder of the Yoga Barn, Charley Patton, transforms the upper studio of the Yoga Barn with tunes it [...]

Bhakti Vibes following free and loud at the Soma Dome

On March 24, 2013 By Bex Tyrer

The Soma Bhakti dome came alive yesterday lunch time as both the Bhakti Babes and Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda led the most beautiful kirtan and heart songs. The Bhakti dome is a new addition to the BaliSpirit Festival this year and a welcome one. It provides a little retreat from the hectic vibe of the [...]

Tersihir Dalam Irama Chanting

On March 23, 2013 By vincentia widyasari

Allahu’Akbar….Allahu’Akbar…Allahu… Sayup-sayup nyanyian shalawat terdengar di pelataran Arma. Apakah saya tidak salah dengar? Shalawat? Di sini? Semakin mendekati panggung utama, semakin saya yakin. Pendengaran saya tidak salah. Kamis, 21 Maret 2013, Taman Air Kafe Arma dipenuhi pengunjung yang bersama-sama melantunkan shalawat. Chanting. Lantunan lirik dan ritme nada serupa berulang dinyanyikan bersama. Puluhan pengunjung bergerak bebas [...]

Kevin James in the House! Kirtan Raising the Roofbeams…

On March 22, 2013 By Jeremiah Abrams

BaliSpirit Festival had a dose of pure love and light last night when Kevin James raised the roof beams at the ARMA Watergarden Pavillion. Eschewing the stage, Kevin’s kirtan group sat on the floor, surrounded by an inner circle of Ubud regulars who have been singing devotional kirtan with James over the past [...]

Journey into the heart

On March 22, 2013 By Melanie de Leon

Love was in the air last night at the ARMA Watergarden, where hundreds of BaliSpirit Festival participants gathered to experience Kevin James’ unique brand of kirtan music. A native of Australia who spends most of his time touring around the world, Kevin has returned to Bali once again to share his world fusion of devotional [...]

Mudiana: a smile to open any heart

On March 22, 2013 By Kala Shekinah

Its a shame that with the last minute changes to the timetable, more people didn’t get to know about and experience this rare gem. When I came to BaliSpirit Festival last year, one of my friends said that this woman embodies the essence of this island. Mudiana sings (and dances) opening to channel the traditions [...]

Yoga by Day, Music by Night

On February 15, 2013 By Jocelyn Gordon

Yoga Dance MUSIC Culture! The Annual BaliSpirit Festival is a vibrant and energetic celebration of yoga, dance, and live music, which entertains and uplifts each individual; to awaken positive change within, leading to positive change in homes and communities around the world. Daytime events bring you conscious movement, meditation and meaningful connection. Night time concerts [...]

108 prostrations for HIV and AIDS awareness in Bali

On April 2, 2012 By Alexis Lea Arvidson

The charity mala of 108 sun salutations yesterday morning at the Tri Murti Pavilion was a sight to behold. Participants began filing in as early as 9:30 to place mats and relax into the space. By the time 10:15 rolled around the music was keying up and the 12 teachers leading us had arrived to [...]

An Annual Celebration of Yoga, Dance and Music

Made to Dance

Bhakti Vibes following free and loud at the Soma Dome

Tersihir Dalam Irama Chanting

Kevin James in the House! Kirtan Raising the Roofbeams…

Journey into the heart

Mudiana: a smile to open any heart

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