Balinese Yoga & Yoga in Bali
My first encounter with the word yoga was when I was about ten. My father is a cultural enthusiast, especially its mystical elements. That passion led him to meet various elders that considered mastering specific Balinese Mystical Knowledge. And I am just a kid who likes to take a trip with my father. One day, […]
Balinese Offering as A Meditative Tool
If you have been to Bali, one thing you’ll obviously notice is the offering that spreads almost everywhere. The offering consists of flowers in a different color, put in a vessel made with yellow coconut leaves. It’s called canang, an essential part of Balinese daily life. When you go to someone’s house, the canang is […]
Balinese Yoga and Tantra: A Very Brief Introduction
Bali is one of the most popular destinations for yogis and yoginis from across the globe. But, it’s just (a modern form of) yoga being held in Bali, not Balinese yoga. Yoga practiced today in Bali is what scholars called Modern Postural Yoga, while the real Balinese yogic teachings remain unknown by the majority of […]