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BaliSpirit Festival 2016 - A Global Celebration Of Yoga, Dance & Music @ ARMA & Bhanuswari Resort, Ubut, Bali, Indonesia (29/3 - 3/4/16)
The BaliSpirit Festival – 8 years of magic!
As the BaliSpirit Festival celebrates its eighth year, news of this gathering of world-renowned musicians, yogis and dancers from every continent has spread across the globe. The BaliSpirit Festival has become a magnet for fans, students and followers of every yoga, movement, healing and music calling. Weeks before the Festival, Ubud begins to fill with a colorful, international tribe of conscious travelers, gathering in anticipation of one of the world’s most inspiring events.
The first Festival in 2008 was pulled together in just three months—an incredible achievement for the Festival’s founders, as well as a dream come true: They shared a vision to create a Festival that would both build and support community through the full spectrum of yoga and a rich diversity of world music and dance.
In 2008, Bali’s tourism industry had not yet recovered from the devastating social and economic impacts of the 2002 and 2005 bombings. Building upon their love for the island and creative passion for yoga, dance, and music, the founders pooled their resources to develop an economically and environmentally sustainable annual event that would become a beacon for the burgeoning market of holistic travelers and attract domestic and foreign visitors back to the hills of Ubud. In 2012, the festival attracted 6,000 guests during its five days of festivities, including visitors from 50 countries and 1,000 Balinese and Indonesians.
Set in the spectacular grounds of the Purnati Center for the Arts in Batuan, just 10 minutes south of Ubud, the Daytime Workshops and Dharma Fair enjoy an open-air venue unmatched for its inspiring, tropical beauty. Styles of yoga and movement have included Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Laughter, Power, Anusara, Ashtanga, Silat, Capoeira, Poi, Qi Gong, and Juggling. Dance styles draw from Mandala, Javanese, Balinese, Indian, and West African traditions.
The “One World Stage” evening concerts take place in the heart of Ubud, at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) outdoor stage, allowing easy access for both visitors and Ubud residents. This unique series of concerts knits together the distinctive traditional and contemporary musics of Bali and greater Indonesia with visiting artists from every world genre and every of the globe.
Over the past six years, the BaliSpirit Festival has worked alongside partner organizations in Bali, as well as international yoga teachers and musicians, to raise more than USD $65,000 for the Festival’s annual Karma (Giving Back) outreach initiatives. Funds have contributed to children’s programs, multicultural education & performances, health clinics, HIV & AIDS awareness, & environmental protection. The BaliSpirit Festival currently operates two outreach programs annually: the HIV & AIDS education program Ayo! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS and the reforestation initiative, Bali ReGreen
The BaliSpirit Festival is indeed a celebration—of the richness of culture, the sanctity of the environment, and harmony between people of all nations. Celebrate with us, and in doing so, help us to make the world a better place.
Line Up:
MUSIC LINE UP:
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Kayah
OPIUO
BARASUARA
DJ Taz Rashid
Deya Dova
Elijah Ray
Lulacruza
PachaMantra
Suzanne Sterling
Vieux Cissokho
Oliver Tarpaga
Daniel Sonic Rojas
HANDS Percussion
We're inviting you to join the 9th Annual BaliSpirit Festival; an international, energy-charged event filled with Yoga, Music, Dance AND MORE!
The BaliSpirit Festival attracts a globally diverse blend of headlining and emerging artists performing high-vibration music on a gorgeous outdoor tropical temple stage. This is sacred celebration at its best! All night concerts are held at ARMA, but in differing venues on the site. See venue info here.
The first two nights (Wed/Thurs) are the Bhakti Night Series, featuring sacred music and chant as well as raving ecstatic dance. Proceeds from the Bhakti series will go into supporting the festival Outreach Programs.
The three day weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun, the One World One Stage Concert series, combines genres such as world, folk & electronica, with traditional and modern dance and physical theatre on two stages.
Doors & Kafes Open 6:30pm, Show Starts at 7:00.
In addition to the musical element, there are also FRINGE events that happen around Ubud, such as film screenings and stand up, so keep checking in for more info: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/one-world-one-stage-stage-line-up
SEE BELOW FOR A LIST OF ALL DAYTIME PRESENTERS
Workshops take place at the Daytime Venue just 20mins drive outside of Ubud. Doors open from 7:30am until 5:30pm. Shuttles will arrive in time for the first workshops which begin at 8:00am.
SEE THE SCHEDULE HERE www.balispiritfestival.com/experience/schedule
There is an exciting variety of daytime activities including: Traditional Balinese performances, Bhakti Music and Kirtan, Satsangs with inspirational leaders such as our honourable guest Jeffrey Armstrong and seminars and workshops in various styles such as: African Dance, Ecstatic Dance, Sound Healing, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Health/Nutrition, the Business of Yoga, Self Help, Acro Yoga, Bikram, Yin, Kundalini, Hatha, Tantra, Mantra, Prana flow, Vinyasa, Capoeira, Astanga, various forms of Breathwork and meditation & so much more. Workshops are offered in a variety of levels the majority of which are multilevel and great for beginners, experienced yogis and anyone in between.
At BaliSpirit Festival, we encourage positivity and life-affirming fun through a sharing of knowledge. We are excited to have you in Bali to experience these gifted presenters and to share your own bright light with us. Big Smile and see you soon.
CLICK on the individual image boxes for full biographies
CLICK the category buttons to see groups of presenters in one category
YOGA & MEDITATION
DANCE & MARTIAL ARTS
HEALING & BREATHWORK
SELF-DEVELOPMENT & SEMINARS
INDONESIAN PRESENTERS
COCO LOVE STAGE
SOUND HEALING
PERCUSSION & SONG
SATSANG & DHARMA TALKS
Programme: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/day-time-line-up
KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAM www.balispiritfestival.com/program/kids-family
The BaliSpirt Festival Kids activities feature a lineup of, arts and crafts, dance and music workshops, storytelling, and more. All programs are appropriate for all ages, including adults! Programs are accessible with Kids Zone Pass and materials are provided. Our staff consists of talented and passionate teachers, wildlife experts, artists, musicians, and parents whose goal is to make your time at the BaliSpirit Festival a mega-fun experience.
We are staffed to provide day care service for children over 2 years old, which will be located at the Kids Zone of the festival. The Kids Zone is equipped with drawing books, coloring pencils, paints and more arts and crafts. Materials used are non-toxic and most washable, but make sure and bring clothes that may be “color enhanced”.
In addition to the Kids Zone, the festival ends on Sunday with Family Day. Family Day is a Community Day of bilingual classes, performances & workshops for families and children with proceeds funding the festival Outreach Programs – AYO! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS and Bali ReGreen. Classes have included yoga, acting, circus & hoop arts, African dance, ecstatic dance, and Indonesian music, meditation, and arts and crafts. We are especially blessed to have many of our top guest presenters teach free community classes.
Check our Kids & Family Line-up: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/kids-family-line-up
KIDS TICKETING INFO
KIDS EXPLORER PASS
(Access to Kids Zone)
Single Day KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR 150,000
5-Day KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR IDR 350,000
Babysitter Pass: IDR 50,000 per day
Please NOTE: Kids will NOT be allowed to Kids Zone without a Kids Explorer Pass; Children under 2 years of age will not be allowed into the Kids Zone without a babysitter or parent; Please bring snacks for your children
FAMILY DAY
(Sunday, April 3, 2016)
KIDS EXPLORER PASS or:
Kids under 12: IDR 20,000
Adults and children over 12: IDR 50,000
Babysitter Pass: IDR 50,000 per day
Balinese Adults (who are not babysitters): by donation / FREE
WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY FUN SPACE! www.balispiritfestival.com/dharma-fair-market-and-coco-love-stage
The Daytime Dharma Fair is a COMMUNITY MARKET, open to all pass holders as well as to members of the public for a small entrance fee (see below). Activities in the daytime market include:
Community Workshop Tent featuring locally based bilingual yoga teachers, seminars and discussions
Non-profit organizations information area
Area for Holistic Healers and Esoteric Readers
Fabulous Kids Zone (requires Kids Zone pass)
Vibrant selection of mostly local vendors selling healthy organic foods (mostly vegan), locally made handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, gifts and more
Fun-filled Coco Love Stage: a daytime music stage with a variety of international and national performers from 11am daily.
Note that there are Balinese interactive performances daily on the lawn at approximately 12noon!
The entire Dharma Fair area is open on March 30-April 3, 9am to 5pm at the daytime venue.
The Night Market is open during the One World One Stage concerts over the weekend, open to all pass holders but not to the public. Vendors include great local foods, an amazing array of product vendors, NGO booths, festival merchandise a VIP lounge and a lively bar area with tropical drinks. Open from March 1-3 at the Night-time Venue from 5pm till it’s over!
Read below to find out about entrance fees for NON-pass holders and if you are an inquiring vendor, please GET INVOLVED!
DAYTIME DHARMA FAIR ENTRANCE FEES:
Entrance to the Dharma Fair is included for all Pass Holders, but for daytime visitors without passes see below. Kids are welcome as long as parents or caregivers watch over them. Alternatively kids can enter the KIDS ZONE for an additional fee.
Adults and children over 12 years old:
IDR 50,000/day
Adults with Balinese KTP: by donation
Babysitters with Balinese KTP: IDR 50,000
Kids:
Entrance to Dharma Fair only: IDR 20,000
Entrance to Kids Zone and Dharma Fair - with KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR 150.000 per day (approx. USD$12.00) or IDR 350,000 for 5 days
(Entrance to Kids Zone - includes babysitting for children over 2 years old)
Bali Spirit Festival is not just about yoga - it’s a gathering of music, culture, dance and healing. See you there!
WHAT’S GOING ON: THE DHARMA FAIR MARKET
The community marketplace consists of many booths, featuring both local & foreign vendors offering amazing healthy food & drink, community NGO information, locally made gifts, Jewelry, handicraft & clothing, natural health, beauty & spa products, musical instruments, yoga wear, props and equipment, books, DVDs and presenter merchandise.
VIP Events: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/VIP-events
VIP Pass holders, we are honoured to have you at the 9th Annual BaliSpirit Festival, please be our special guest at these special VIP events!
(Please note that some special events have an additional fee but are exclusive for VIPS).
You are an important part of our festival and we’d like to thank you by having you join us at these VIP events. Come and mingle with some of our Festival sponsors, performers, presenters and BaliSpirit Festival team.
If you have specific VIP Questions, please email Ms. Ola at balispirit.vip@gmail.com.
PRE-FEST
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 – ALL DAY
Mertasari Beach Festival, Mercure Hotel Beach, Sanur (Not exclusive to VIPS, All are Welcome). Click here for more info.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 – ALL DAY
Desa Seni Charity Yogathon, Desa Seni, Canggu (Not exclusive to VIPS, All are Welcome). Click here for more info.
MONDAY, MARCH 28 – 7:00PM-9:00PM
Special Screening of The Film Kumare, at the Yoga Barn, Ubud, FREE FOR VIP PASS HOLDERS. More info.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 – 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Exclusive VIP seminar & lunch at the Four Seasons - Sayan , Ubud.
This is an amazing opportunity to visit one of Bali’s most well known properties, the Four Seasons Sayan, and have an intimate discussion with world-reknown astrologer, Jeffrey Armstrong followed by a lovely river view lunch. There is an extra cost for this excursions, tickets include transport from Jl Hanoman, Ubud. Details can be seen below.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29TH - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
VIP Cocktail Party
VIP-exclusive event at Earth Cafe (Jln. Goutama Selatan, Ubud) featuring Conscious Comedy with Aidan Killian
FESTIVAL DAYTIME: MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Daily Exclusive VIP Classes in the Yoga Barn Pavillion
FESTIVAL NIGHTTIME: MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Wednesday, March 30 / Thursday, March 31 – Bhakti Nights at The Arma Water Garden, Ubud – VIP Full pass holders have free entrance but donations are encouraged... All proceeds go to charity.
Friday, April 1, Saturday, April 2, Sunday, April 3 – One World Music Concerts VIP section of the Spirit Bar with Stage Viewing Platform.
WINE PROVIDED BY
KUMARE
The True Story of a False Prophet:
About Sri Kumaré
Sri Kumaré is an enlightened guru from the East who has come to America to spread his teachings. After three months in Phoenix, Kumaré has found a group of devoted students who embrace him as a true spiritual teacher. But beneath his long beard, deep penetrating eyes, and his endless smile, Kumaré has a secret he is about to unveil to his disciples: he is not real. Kumaré is really Vikram Gandhi, an American filmmaker from New Jersey who wanted to see if he could transform himself into a guru and build a following of real people. Now, he is conflicted -- can he unveil the truth to these disciples with whom he has spent so much time, and who now look to him for guidance?
Vikram takes us back to where his story began. From an early age, he questioned the meaning of religion and spirituality. Was it all just make believe, or was there something real beyond the realm of our understanding? As a young adult, Vikram found himself perplexed that, just as he was leaving his Hindu faith behind, America was embracing Indian spirituality in the form of yoga studios and gurus who claimed to be on a higher spiritual plane. When he began filming these gurus for a documentary, he discovered there was nothing special about who they were or what they did -- they were no more holy than anyone else. In order to prove this, Vikram decides to transform himself into one of them: Sri Kumaré, a guru of his own creation. If he can build a following as Kumaré, wouldn’t it demonstrate that spiritual authenticity is just an illusion that wecreate? So he grows out his hair and beard, acquires the bells and whistles of Indian mystics, affects an accent, and transforms himself into the wise Indian Guru Kumaré.
Kumaré sets off to Phoenix, Arizona to build a following. He takes with him two disciples -- Kristen to teach yoga and Purva to book events -- who will become Kumaré’s first followers and greatest public messengers. At first it is easier than he imagined -- everywhere he goes, people revere him because of how he looks and behaves, despite his lack of a substantive teaching. When people ask to be blessed, Vikram invents a blessing and starts to deliver it: a blue light that he imagines in his head and shoots out onto people, with their foreheads pressed against his. Then something amazing happens. People really start to feel the blue light. It might be something Vikram made up, but it’s very real to those who experience it.
More and more people begin showing up to his events, and soon a core group of devoted students emerge. The powers and temptations of being a Guru soon become clear to Vikram. But it is all fun and games until people start to put serious faith in him -- and pour their hearts out to him. Vikram finds that if he isn't careful, he might just overstep his bounds and significantly change the course of his disciples' lives in ways that are beyond his control. What can he say when a woman comes to him for advice about whether to leave her husband, or when a former drug addict begins to look to upon him as a role model? Would they feel the same way about Vikram that they do about Kumare?
If Vikram is really going to push Kumaré to his infinite potential, he’ll need to teach something he believes with his entire being. He builds his teaching around the one thing he feels strongly about: that his disciples don’t need a guru -- that the guru is inside each of us. He calls his teaching The Mirror -- Kumaré is only a mirror that people can use to gaze upon their own infinite potential, which is already deep inside themselves. Kumaré begins to proclaim this message, and all who hear it are receptive. At the same time, something happens which Vikram could never have anticipated: for the first time he starts to feel the blue light himself.
Vikram forms deep attachments to many of these students, but all the while he wonders why he had to take on this other persona just to connect with people? Vikram makes a promise to himself: soon he will unveil his true identity to his disciples in order to prove his point. He spends more time with his disciples relating to them one-on-one and teaching them to embrace their gurus within. He asks them each to make promises to themselves -- whether it’s following through on promises to a loved one, committing to a healthier diet, or learning how to respect themselves. Vikram is awed when his students take his guidance very seriously, and he starts to see them making the first steps towards positive changes in their lives.
By the time he is to unveil, Vikram realizes why other gurus don't unveil themselves: he cares too much for his disciples who have now made serious and substantial changes to improve their lives, and they claim it is all because of Kumaré. When Kumaré reveals his greatest teaching of all: his true self, the reaction will shock, surprise, and even inspire all who see it.
Read a wonderful review: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/kumare-2012
Download your own copy of the film: download.kumaremovie.com/
A LUXURIOUS LUNCH AND DHARMA TALK AT THE FOURSEASONS SAYAN WITH JEFFREY ARMSTRONG
10:00 Ubud Pick Ups by Shuttle Buses provided by FS & BSF (last bus at 10:45 from KAFE on Jl Hanoman)
10:15 Resort staff on standby to welcome guests with cold towels and escort to Ayung Terrace
11:30 – 12:30 Seminar with Jeffrey Armstrong
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch - Water and food included, with beverages billed to attendees.
14:00 Departure back to Ubud
Pre/Post Retreats & Events: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/retreats-events
BaliSpirit Festival is proud to support these inspiring external events, workshops and retreats taking place all over the magical island of Bali before and after the 9th annual festival. We invite you to experience a special opportunity to immerse deeper into the practices of Yoga, Dance and Music with internationally renowned presenters of the BaliSpirit Festival 2016:
PRE FESTIVAL
POST FESTIVAL
Schedule: www.balispiritfestival.com/experience/schedule
From now until November 30th 2015, you can save $100 on a Full Festival Pass and $50 off a Weekend Pass: www.eventbrite.com/e/balispirit-festival-2016-a-global-celebration-of-yoga-dance-music-tickets-16761314543?aff=FBpostSuperSale / www.balispiritfestival.com/tickets
Online Booking: www.eventbrite.com/
For More Information:
Phone: +62 361970992 / +62 811 3939900
Email: info@balispiritfestival.com / ask@balispiritfestival.com
URL: www.balispiritfestival.com/
TW: twitter.com/balispiritfest
FB: www.facebook.com/BaliSpiritFestival
Maps: www.balispiritfestival.com/practical/getting-there/day-time-venue
The BaliSpirit Festival – 8 years of magic!
As the BaliSpirit Festival celebrates its eighth year, news of this gathering of world-renowned musicians, yogis and dancers from every continent has spread across the globe. The BaliSpirit Festival has become a magnet for fans, students and followers of every yoga, movement, healing and music calling. Weeks before the Festival, Ubud begins to fill with a colorful, international tribe of conscious travelers, gathering in anticipation of one of the world’s most inspiring events.
The first Festival in 2008 was pulled together in just three months—an incredible achievement for the Festival’s founders, as well as a dream come true: They shared a vision to create a Festival that would both build and support community through the full spectrum of yoga and a rich diversity of world music and dance.
In 2008, Bali’s tourism industry had not yet recovered from the devastating social and economic impacts of the 2002 and 2005 bombings. Building upon their love for the island and creative passion for yoga, dance, and music, the founders pooled their resources to develop an economically and environmentally sustainable annual event that would become a beacon for the burgeoning market of holistic travelers and attract domestic and foreign visitors back to the hills of Ubud. In 2012, the festival attracted 6,000 guests during its five days of festivities, including visitors from 50 countries and 1,000 Balinese and Indonesians.
Set in the spectacular grounds of the Purnati Center for the Arts in Batuan, just 10 minutes south of Ubud, the Daytime Workshops and Dharma Fair enjoy an open-air venue unmatched for its inspiring, tropical beauty. Styles of yoga and movement have included Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Yin, Laughter, Power, Anusara, Ashtanga, Silat, Capoeira, Poi, Qi Gong, and Juggling. Dance styles draw from Mandala, Javanese, Balinese, Indian, and West African traditions.
The “One World Stage” evening concerts take place in the heart of Ubud, at the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) outdoor stage, allowing easy access for both visitors and Ubud residents. This unique series of concerts knits together the distinctive traditional and contemporary musics of Bali and greater Indonesia with visiting artists from every world genre and every of the globe.
Over the past six years, the BaliSpirit Festival has worked alongside partner organizations in Bali, as well as international yoga teachers and musicians, to raise more than USD $65,000 for the Festival’s annual Karma (Giving Back) outreach initiatives. Funds have contributed to children’s programs, multicultural education & performances, health clinics, HIV & AIDS awareness, & environmental protection. The BaliSpirit Festival currently operates two outreach programs annually: the HIV & AIDS education program Ayo! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS and the reforestation initiative, Bali ReGreen
The BaliSpirit Festival is indeed a celebration—of the richness of culture, the sanctity of the environment, and harmony between people of all nations. Celebrate with us, and in doing so, help us to make the world a better place.
Line Up:
MUSIC LINE UP:
Nahko and Medicine for the People
Kayah
OPIUO
BARASUARA
DJ Taz Rashid
Deya Dova
Elijah Ray
Lulacruza
PachaMantra
Suzanne Sterling
Vieux Cissokho
Oliver Tarpaga
Daniel Sonic Rojas
HANDS Percussion
We're inviting you to join the 9th Annual BaliSpirit Festival; an international, energy-charged event filled with Yoga, Music, Dance AND MORE!
The BaliSpirit Festival attracts a globally diverse blend of headlining and emerging artists performing high-vibration music on a gorgeous outdoor tropical temple stage. This is sacred celebration at its best! All night concerts are held at ARMA, but in differing venues on the site. See venue info here.
The first two nights (Wed/Thurs) are the Bhakti Night Series, featuring sacred music and chant as well as raving ecstatic dance. Proceeds from the Bhakti series will go into supporting the festival Outreach Programs.
The three day weekend (Fri/Sat/Sun, the One World One Stage Concert series, combines genres such as world, folk & electronica, with traditional and modern dance and physical theatre on two stages.
Doors & Kafes Open 6:30pm, Show Starts at 7:00.
In addition to the musical element, there are also FRINGE events that happen around Ubud, such as film screenings and stand up, so keep checking in for more info: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/one-world-one-stage-stage-line-up
SEE BELOW FOR A LIST OF ALL DAYTIME PRESENTERS
Workshops take place at the Daytime Venue just 20mins drive outside of Ubud. Doors open from 7:30am until 5:30pm. Shuttles will arrive in time for the first workshops which begin at 8:00am.
SEE THE SCHEDULE HERE www.balispiritfestival.com/experience/schedule
There is an exciting variety of daytime activities including: Traditional Balinese performances, Bhakti Music and Kirtan, Satsangs with inspirational leaders such as our honourable guest Jeffrey Armstrong and seminars and workshops in various styles such as: African Dance, Ecstatic Dance, Sound Healing, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, Health/Nutrition, the Business of Yoga, Self Help, Acro Yoga, Bikram, Yin, Kundalini, Hatha, Tantra, Mantra, Prana flow, Vinyasa, Capoeira, Astanga, various forms of Breathwork and meditation & so much more. Workshops are offered in a variety of levels the majority of which are multilevel and great for beginners, experienced yogis and anyone in between.
At BaliSpirit Festival, we encourage positivity and life-affirming fun through a sharing of knowledge. We are excited to have you in Bali to experience these gifted presenters and to share your own bright light with us. Big Smile and see you soon.
CLICK on the individual image boxes for full biographies
CLICK the category buttons to see groups of presenters in one category
YOGA & MEDITATION
DANCE & MARTIAL ARTS
HEALING & BREATHWORK
SELF-DEVELOPMENT & SEMINARS
INDONESIAN PRESENTERS
COCO LOVE STAGE
SOUND HEALING
PERCUSSION & SONG
SATSANG & DHARMA TALKS
Programme: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/day-time-line-up
KIDS & FAMILY PROGRAM www.balispiritfestival.com/program/kids-family
The BaliSpirt Festival Kids activities feature a lineup of, arts and crafts, dance and music workshops, storytelling, and more. All programs are appropriate for all ages, including adults! Programs are accessible with Kids Zone Pass and materials are provided. Our staff consists of talented and passionate teachers, wildlife experts, artists, musicians, and parents whose goal is to make your time at the BaliSpirit Festival a mega-fun experience.
We are staffed to provide day care service for children over 2 years old, which will be located at the Kids Zone of the festival. The Kids Zone is equipped with drawing books, coloring pencils, paints and more arts and crafts. Materials used are non-toxic and most washable, but make sure and bring clothes that may be “color enhanced”.
In addition to the Kids Zone, the festival ends on Sunday with Family Day. Family Day is a Community Day of bilingual classes, performances & workshops for families and children with proceeds funding the festival Outreach Programs – AYO! Kita Bicara HIV & AIDS and Bali ReGreen. Classes have included yoga, acting, circus & hoop arts, African dance, ecstatic dance, and Indonesian music, meditation, and arts and crafts. We are especially blessed to have many of our top guest presenters teach free community classes.
Check our Kids & Family Line-up: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/kids-family-line-up
KIDS TICKETING INFO
KIDS EXPLORER PASS
(Access to Kids Zone)
Single Day KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR 150,000
5-Day KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR IDR 350,000
Babysitter Pass: IDR 50,000 per day
Please NOTE: Kids will NOT be allowed to Kids Zone without a Kids Explorer Pass; Children under 2 years of age will not be allowed into the Kids Zone without a babysitter or parent; Please bring snacks for your children
FAMILY DAY
(Sunday, April 3, 2016)
KIDS EXPLORER PASS or:
Kids under 12: IDR 20,000
Adults and children over 12: IDR 50,000
Babysitter Pass: IDR 50,000 per day
Balinese Adults (who are not babysitters): by donation / FREE
WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY FUN SPACE! www.balispiritfestival.com/dharma-fair-market-and-coco-love-stage
The Daytime Dharma Fair is a COMMUNITY MARKET, open to all pass holders as well as to members of the public for a small entrance fee (see below). Activities in the daytime market include:
Community Workshop Tent featuring locally based bilingual yoga teachers, seminars and discussions
Non-profit organizations information area
Area for Holistic Healers and Esoteric Readers
Fabulous Kids Zone (requires Kids Zone pass)
Vibrant selection of mostly local vendors selling healthy organic foods (mostly vegan), locally made handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, gifts and more
Fun-filled Coco Love Stage: a daytime music stage with a variety of international and national performers from 11am daily.
Note that there are Balinese interactive performances daily on the lawn at approximately 12noon!
The entire Dharma Fair area is open on March 30-April 3, 9am to 5pm at the daytime venue.
The Night Market is open during the One World One Stage concerts over the weekend, open to all pass holders but not to the public. Vendors include great local foods, an amazing array of product vendors, NGO booths, festival merchandise a VIP lounge and a lively bar area with tropical drinks. Open from March 1-3 at the Night-time Venue from 5pm till it’s over!
Read below to find out about entrance fees for NON-pass holders and if you are an inquiring vendor, please GET INVOLVED!
DAYTIME DHARMA FAIR ENTRANCE FEES:
Entrance to the Dharma Fair is included for all Pass Holders, but for daytime visitors without passes see below. Kids are welcome as long as parents or caregivers watch over them. Alternatively kids can enter the KIDS ZONE for an additional fee.
Adults and children over 12 years old:
IDR 50,000/day
Adults with Balinese KTP: by donation
Babysitters with Balinese KTP: IDR 50,000
Kids:
Entrance to Dharma Fair only: IDR 20,000
Entrance to Kids Zone and Dharma Fair - with KIDS EXPLORER PASS: IDR 150.000 per day (approx. USD$12.00) or IDR 350,000 for 5 days
(Entrance to Kids Zone - includes babysitting for children over 2 years old)
Bali Spirit Festival is not just about yoga - it’s a gathering of music, culture, dance and healing. See you there!
WHAT’S GOING ON: THE DHARMA FAIR MARKET
The community marketplace consists of many booths, featuring both local & foreign vendors offering amazing healthy food & drink, community NGO information, locally made gifts, Jewelry, handicraft & clothing, natural health, beauty & spa products, musical instruments, yoga wear, props and equipment, books, DVDs and presenter merchandise.
VIP Events: www.balispiritfestival.com/program/VIP-events
VIP Pass holders, we are honoured to have you at the 9th Annual BaliSpirit Festival, please be our special guest at these special VIP events!
(Please note that some special events have an additional fee but are exclusive for VIPS).
You are an important part of our festival and we’d like to thank you by having you join us at these VIP events. Come and mingle with some of our Festival sponsors, performers, presenters and BaliSpirit Festival team.
If you have specific VIP Questions, please email Ms. Ola at balispirit.vip@gmail.com.
PRE-FEST
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 – ALL DAY
Mertasari Beach Festival, Mercure Hotel Beach, Sanur (Not exclusive to VIPS, All are Welcome). Click here for more info.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 – ALL DAY
Desa Seni Charity Yogathon, Desa Seni, Canggu (Not exclusive to VIPS, All are Welcome). Click here for more info.
MONDAY, MARCH 28 – 7:00PM-9:00PM
Special Screening of The Film Kumare, at the Yoga Barn, Ubud, FREE FOR VIP PASS HOLDERS. More info.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 – 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Exclusive VIP seminar & lunch at the Four Seasons - Sayan , Ubud.
This is an amazing opportunity to visit one of Bali’s most well known properties, the Four Seasons Sayan, and have an intimate discussion with world-reknown astrologer, Jeffrey Armstrong followed by a lovely river view lunch. There is an extra cost for this excursions, tickets include transport from Jl Hanoman, Ubud. Details can be seen below.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29TH - 5:30PM - 7:00PM
VIP Cocktail Party
VIP-exclusive event at Earth Cafe (Jln. Goutama Selatan, Ubud) featuring Conscious Comedy with Aidan Killian
FESTIVAL DAYTIME: MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Daily Exclusive VIP Classes in the Yoga Barn Pavillion
FESTIVAL NIGHTTIME: MARCH 30 - APRIL 3
Wednesday, March 30 / Thursday, March 31 – Bhakti Nights at The Arma Water Garden, Ubud – VIP Full pass holders have free entrance but donations are encouraged... All proceeds go to charity.
Friday, April 1, Saturday, April 2, Sunday, April 3 – One World Music Concerts VIP section of the Spirit Bar with Stage Viewing Platform.
WINE PROVIDED BY
KUMARE
The True Story of a False Prophet:
About Sri Kumaré
Sri Kumaré is an enlightened guru from the East who has come to America to spread his teachings. After three months in Phoenix, Kumaré has found a group of devoted students who embrace him as a true spiritual teacher. But beneath his long beard, deep penetrating eyes, and his endless smile, Kumaré has a secret he is about to unveil to his disciples: he is not real. Kumaré is really Vikram Gandhi, an American filmmaker from New Jersey who wanted to see if he could transform himself into a guru and build a following of real people. Now, he is conflicted -- can he unveil the truth to these disciples with whom he has spent so much time, and who now look to him for guidance?
Vikram takes us back to where his story began. From an early age, he questioned the meaning of religion and spirituality. Was it all just make believe, or was there something real beyond the realm of our understanding? As a young adult, Vikram found himself perplexed that, just as he was leaving his Hindu faith behind, America was embracing Indian spirituality in the form of yoga studios and gurus who claimed to be on a higher spiritual plane. When he began filming these gurus for a documentary, he discovered there was nothing special about who they were or what they did -- they were no more holy than anyone else. In order to prove this, Vikram decides to transform himself into one of them: Sri Kumaré, a guru of his own creation. If he can build a following as Kumaré, wouldn’t it demonstrate that spiritual authenticity is just an illusion that wecreate? So he grows out his hair and beard, acquires the bells and whistles of Indian mystics, affects an accent, and transforms himself into the wise Indian Guru Kumaré.
Kumaré sets off to Phoenix, Arizona to build a following. He takes with him two disciples -- Kristen to teach yoga and Purva to book events -- who will become Kumaré’s first followers and greatest public messengers. At first it is easier than he imagined -- everywhere he goes, people revere him because of how he looks and behaves, despite his lack of a substantive teaching. When people ask to be blessed, Vikram invents a blessing and starts to deliver it: a blue light that he imagines in his head and shoots out onto people, with their foreheads pressed against his. Then something amazing happens. People really start to feel the blue light. It might be something Vikram made up, but it’s very real to those who experience it.
More and more people begin showing up to his events, and soon a core group of devoted students emerge. The powers and temptations of being a Guru soon become clear to Vikram. But it is all fun and games until people start to put serious faith in him -- and pour their hearts out to him. Vikram finds that if he isn't careful, he might just overstep his bounds and significantly change the course of his disciples' lives in ways that are beyond his control. What can he say when a woman comes to him for advice about whether to leave her husband, or when a former drug addict begins to look to upon him as a role model? Would they feel the same way about Vikram that they do about Kumare?
If Vikram is really going to push Kumaré to his infinite potential, he’ll need to teach something he believes with his entire being. He builds his teaching around the one thing he feels strongly about: that his disciples don’t need a guru -- that the guru is inside each of us. He calls his teaching The Mirror -- Kumaré is only a mirror that people can use to gaze upon their own infinite potential, which is already deep inside themselves. Kumaré begins to proclaim this message, and all who hear it are receptive. At the same time, something happens which Vikram could never have anticipated: for the first time he starts to feel the blue light himself.
Vikram forms deep attachments to many of these students, but all the while he wonders why he had to take on this other persona just to connect with people? Vikram makes a promise to himself: soon he will unveil his true identity to his disciples in order to prove his point. He spends more time with his disciples relating to them one-on-one and teaching them to embrace their gurus within. He asks them each to make promises to themselves -- whether it’s following through on promises to a loved one, committing to a healthier diet, or learning how to respect themselves. Vikram is awed when his students take his guidance very seriously, and he starts to see them making the first steps towards positive changes in their lives.
By the time he is to unveil, Vikram realizes why other gurus don't unveil themselves: he cares too much for his disciples who have now made serious and substantial changes to improve their lives, and they claim it is all because of Kumaré. When Kumaré reveals his greatest teaching of all: his true self, the reaction will shock, surprise, and even inspire all who see it.
Read a wonderful review: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/kumare-2012
Download your own copy of the film: download.kumaremovie.com/
A LUXURIOUS LUNCH AND DHARMA TALK AT THE FOURSEASONS SAYAN WITH JEFFREY ARMSTRONG
10:00 Ubud Pick Ups by Shuttle Buses provided by FS & BSF (last bus at 10:45 from KAFE on Jl Hanoman)
10:15 Resort staff on standby to welcome guests with cold towels and escort to Ayung Terrace
11:30 – 12:30 Seminar with Jeffrey Armstrong
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch - Water and food included, with beverages billed to attendees.
14:00 Departure back to Ubud
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PRE FESTIVAL
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