LOCATION
I chose Bali because the very nature of the place inspires transformation, in a way that is gentle and nurturing. The island’s lush tropical beauty, the gracious hospitality of the Balinese people, and the vibrant expression of their arts, culture and spirituality, all weave together to create the fabric of this rhythmical and mystical land.
Bali is an internationally cherished gem among the 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago. It stands apart as the only predominantly Hindu island in the world’s largest Muslim country. The island attracts visitors from all over the globe who come to experience it’s tropical beaches, ancient temples, majestic mountains and volcanoes, diverse sophisticated art forms, as well as to witness the extraordinary nature of Balinese Hinduism. Flower offerings and beautifully carved shrines everywhere you look, swirling wisps of incense sweetening the air, ancient caves behind mossy temples, festive ceremonies, daily rituals, music, dance, art, craftsmanship, traditional cuisine, bounties of the rich land in abundance, and welcoming smiles wherever you go—this is what you can expect to find in Bali.
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Known as the “Island of the Gods,” Bali is home to 20,000 ‘puras,’ or temples. The Balinese belief system is not based solely on theology, philosophy, and mythology, but also ancestor worship, animism and magic. The Balinese live in reverence to the natural balance and interconnectedness of all that exists, material and immaterial, body and spirit, nature and the elements. This belief is the heartbeat that pulses through the island and its people.