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Programs & Events
included in your DayPass
Overnight booking and/or DayPass booking is required. If you have other accommodations nearby, make a “DayPass only” booking (US$37)
Please note: events may need to be rescheduled or cancelled due to various reasons including, Balinese ceremonies or 2 events on the same date, etc.
NOTE FOR CORONA TIMES:
Most of our Programs are the same, but some adjustments are being made according to the number of guests, their desire, and staff available to facilitate a program. We’re trying to stay fluid and in service, as usual. When you contact bsrbookings@balisilentretreat.com our Booking Angels will know more specific program details for the dates you’re interested in staying. Agnihotra Fire Ceremony: included with DayPass for ‘in-residence’ guests only; Limited to 12 guests, due to government protocol. 1.5 meter apart.
Daily Events
included in your DayPass
Yoga asana and meditation classes are shared in our open air octagonal tent (Bale) each morning and afternoon. Our yoga asanas (basic Hatha postures) are meditative, smooth and gentle postures with a gentle awareness of the body. Trips to the hot springs are in the late morning.
Daily Schedule
DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
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Yoga Asana & Meditation | ||
Mornings 6-8:30am | Meditation & Gentle Yoga Asana | Silent Meditation at 6am followed by Gentle Meditative Yoga Asanas (basic Hatha postures) at 7-8:30am |
Mornings 9:30-10:30am | Gamelan music | Gentle Bamboo Gamelan is played near the History House while guest gather to go to hot springs or cultural events. |
Afternoons 2-4:30pm | Gentle Yoga Asana & Meditation | Subject to change due to ‘Corona Times’. Gentle Meditative Yoga Asanas (basic Hatha postures) at 2pm, followed by silent meditation with very little guidance or a silent walking meditation. |
Evenings 6-7pm | Gamelan music | Gentle Bamboo Gamelan is played at the History House with the sunset view. |
Evenings 7-8pm | Fire Pit | Every night is a gather around the fire to ponder life, in silence, of course. Small papers are available to write memoirs and drop into the fire. |
Trips | ||
Mon – Fri 10am – 12pm | Hot Springs | Relax and Socialize in the Hot Springs nearby (5 mins; transport, admission and towel included) |
Weekly Events
included in your DayPass
Balinese Culture Discussion & Rice Terrace Hike: Lecture on various Balinese cultural topics and a Rice Terrace Walk
Sustainable Permaculture Gardens Tour: Interactive tour through our self sustaining organic gardens and green-to-the-extreme techniques. How To Make those little offerings and the traditional Panceh Sembah Gratefulness Ceremony. Tour to Mt. BatuKaru Holy Temple
Weekly Schedule
DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
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most Sat mornings 10:00am-noon | How to Make Balinese Offerings & Gratefulness Ceremony | Learn how to make one of those lovely little Balinese basket offerings, at our Balinese History House. And then, walk to our meditation octagon joining other guests, for the traditional Pancheh Sembah prayer of gratefulness (with a bit of rice, flowers, incense etc.) |
most Sun mornings 10:00am-noon | Trip to the Butterfly Park | About 15 mins south of us, is a most amazing butterfly and insect park with a section on incubation. There is usually staff onsite to explain the different creatures. |
most mornings Mon-Fri by appointment | Sustainability: Garden/ Farm Tour | A tour of the Bali Silent Retreat organic gardens; medicines, foraged foods, unique organic SUSTAINABLE techniques and Balinese perspectives. |
most Thur evenings 7:00pm | Balinese Cultural Discussion | A different topic each week! Discussions with our cultural liaison about the Balinese way of life, including farming, foods, offerings, ceremonies. |
most Fri mornings 9:30am | Balinese Culture: Rice Terrace Walk | A 2-3 hour walk through the spectacular local protected UNESCO rice terraces, stopping at some traditional village activities. |
Although we’ve cancelled only 1 event in 4 years, these events are subject to weather conditions, Balinese ceremonies, and the availability of our speakers. Tues & Thurs mornings at 10am is a guided tour of the grounds – open to the public. |
Monthly Events
included in your DayPass
Agnihotra – is a healing fire ceremony. We perform Agnihotra at Bali Silent Retreat at sunset every new moon and full moon.
Monthly Schedule
DAY/TIME | EVENT | DESCRIPTION |
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Wednesday Jan 13– 6:416pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Thursday Jan 28– 6:43pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Thursday Feb 11– 6:42pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Friday Feb 26– 6:37pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Saturday Mar 13– 6:30pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Sunday Mar 28– 6:22pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Sunday Apr 11– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Monday Apr 26– 6:09pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Tuesday May 11– 6:05pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Wednesday May 26– 6:03pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Wednesday Jun 09– 6:04pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Thursday Jun 24– 6:07pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Friday Jul 09– 6:10pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Saturday Jul 24– 6:14pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Sunday Augt 08– 6:15pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Sunday Augt 22– 6:15pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Monday Sept 06– 6:14pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Tuesday Sept 21– 6:12pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Wednesday oct 06– 6:11pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Wednesday oct 20– 6:11pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Thursday Nov 04– 6:13pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Friday Nov 19– 6:17pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Saturday Dec 04– 6:24pm | New Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Saturday Dec 18– 6:31pm | Full Moon | Agnihotra – Healing Fire Ceremony |
Explore Yourself
included in your DayPass
Explore the Water Meditation, the Labyrinth, the Crystal Circle, our Medicine Garden, Jungle Path, Star Gazing Beds, local rice field walk, our extensive library and much more.
Additional Activities
not included in your DayPass
Internships, Eco-Retreats, Groups