Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat 2016
May 2016, Bali Mountain Retreat
Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat 2015
May 2015, Bali Mountain Retreat
Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat 2014
May 2014, Bali Mountain Retreat
The second Bali Mountain Retreat was another unique experience for all who had the good fortune to attend.
This year Robin Macgregor taught the Yoga and facilitated the morning group meetings. Rob taught Dru Yoga twice a day and everyone was very appreciative of her warmth and skill in leading us in this gentle flowing form of yoga and her encouragement to bring mindful attention to the ever changing sensations in the body.
This is such a special retreat with the incorporation of the Balinese culture and the astounding beauty of the location, situated as it is on the side of Mt. Batukaru. The retreat followed the usual silent Insight form but also included a beautiful blessing ceremony with the local Bali hindu priest, a yatra (silent walk) to a temple on the edge of the forest for another ceremony, Balinese massages, to ease tired and aching limbs and of course the sumptuous Balinese vegetarian meals.
What was mentioned in the closing circle was the deep connection that developed out of the silence, a deep sense of family and friendship. This arises due to the shared retreat experience as well as the special circumstances of being away overseas and the obvious influence of being in such a sensitive caring culture. This contributes to a powerful transformative experience with deep insights that were shared in a very honest and direct mannor.
A highlight was the Dharma Inquiry sessions which opened and touched the hearts with the quality of exploration and the depth of understanding that was expressed.
Testimonials
"This well balanced retreat was nurturing, and provided an ideal space
to support insight and inner growth. The intergration of sitting
meditation, Dru yoga, mindful walking, wholesome vegetarian food,
informative and succinct dharma talks, Balinese blessing ceremonies,
opportunities for interviews and questions and the beautiful
accommodation and garden setting at Bali Mountain Retreat all helped me
to find some spacious awareness and peace".
Michelle Chirgwin
Patricipant in 2014
Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat, Bali
"Nestled in the lush gardens of
Bali Mountain Retreat, the warm embrace of Balinese hospitality and the
generous hearts of our teachers Will and Rob is a beautiful space to
deepen exploration, intimacy and healing. To begin each day together by
sharing yoga with the breathtaking Bali sunrise, and with eachother, is
a wonderful way to open the heart and bring a closeness that remains
still now. This connection to people and place is further enhanced with
ceremony and prayers offered by the local Priest and Priestess and a
visit to the local temple, and nourished by delicious vegetarian meals
shared. Held in the kindness of Will's meditation instructions and
Dharma talks we are nurtured by the quieting meditation and noble
silence. Did I mention the cool caress of mountain breezes, or the
indulgence of hot stone massages......"
Alison Barlow
Participant in 2014 Insight
Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat 2013
May 2013, Bali Mountain RetreatThe feedback from our first Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat was enthusiastically positive. >Bali Mountain Retreat Centre boasts traditional Balinese architecture, tropical gardens and fantastic views across the foothills to the sea. The retreat experience was enhanced by walks up Mt Batukaru into the rainforest, visits to the local village temple for traditional Balinese ceremonies to open the energy channels and bless our retreat, tasty Balinese vegetarian meals and daily massage. The combination of Sitting, Yoga, Inquiry, the natural beauty and contact with the rural Balinese culture led to much insight and awakening. Please scroll down to view photos of and testimonials from this retreat and the 2014 retreat.
Will
James is an extremely skilled teacher of the Dharma whose soft
intelligence and wisdom pervaded every moment of the retreat. The
retreat is a perfect introduction for anyone wanting to learn Vipassana
in a nurturing and loving teaching environment. His approach is both
disciplined and gentle, fostering self love and insight. Add this to
daily yoga in shimmering dawn light, the beauty of a Bali mountain
retreat, superb Indonesian food, and even a massage, this should be
everyone's idea of 5 days of Nirvana! I have attended many meditation
retreats and many yoga retreats , but none together, and the
combined formula was magic for both body and soul. I intend making this
retreat an annual gift to myself.
Merran Morrison
Patricipant in 2013 Insight Meditation and Yoga Retreat, Bali
Director
www.artscapeinternational.com