Transform Your Mind and Body: The Power of Ice Baths and Saunas at Yama Balian
At Yama Balian, we believe true transformation starts from within. It’s about balancing the body, mind, and spirit—and our newest additions, the ice bath and sauna, are designed to help you do just that. These ancient practices, now celebrated in modern wellness, invite you to challenge yourself, reconnect with your senses, and find calm in […]
Interview: Captain Bingo, a Journey of Joy, Nature, and Balance
1. Can you introduce yourself and share some background on your journey? Of course! My name is Captain Bingo, and yes, it’s really my name. Growing up in Venice Beach, a colorful and vibrant place, I saw a lot of excitement but also a lot of people chasing satisfaction and not finding peace. That made […]
Interview: Militsa Maneva from Eunoia
1. Introduce yourself Hello! I’m Militsa, 29, and the founder of Eunoia. This November, I’ll be hosting my very first retreat at Yama Balian, and I couldn’t be more excited. I come from a rather unconventional background compared to other retreat organizers—I spent the last decade in business schools and the corporate world. During this […]
Discovering your Ikigai: A Journey to Purpose and Fulfillment
In the heart of Japanese culture lies the concept of Ikigai—your reason for being, the unique blend of passion, mission, vocation, and profession that gives your life meaning. It’s the sweet spot where what you love, what you’re good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for all intersect. But finding […]
Interview: Lou Kelle, yoga & meditation teacher
Who is Lou Kelle? My name is Lou. I have been teaching yoga for a decade and working in the space of women coaching and mentoring, specifically Highly Sensitive ones. I spent the last 10 years in Melbourne learning and teaching yoga and being immersed in a big city life and all that has to […]
Summer momentum
The holiday season is a special time when the pace of life slows down, offering us a rare opportunity to step back from the demands of the outside world. It’s a chance to reconnect with ourselves, rediscover what brings us joy, and cultivate habits that can sustain us throughout the year. As we settle into […]
Interview: Mark & Cristina from YogaCoach
Who are Mark and Cristina? We’re Mark and Cristina. Mark is known as a teacher of teachers and an international Yoga & Meditation Teacher. He founded YogaCoach and has been teaching for over 40 years, transforming thousands of lives with his wisdom and teachings. Cristina has passionately shared the teachings of yoga for over 13 […]
Frequency of Peace – Everything is Vibration
• Who is frequency of peace? We are David and Tito, friends for over a decade, living in Indonesia. Surf buddies, entrepreneurs and adventurers who are passionate about self-discovery, actually self-mastery. We have been on a long journey of working with different self-growth tools and practices, in Indonesia, and India. nepal, and with indigenous masters […]
Interview – Jenna & Aleysha
Meet the visionaries behind In Alignment Yoga School, Jenna Switzer and Aleysha Derksen, as they share their journey, inspiration, and aspirations. Dive into their story as they unveil the essence of living “in alignment” and the transformative power of yoga both on and off the mat. From their heartfelt mission to their choice of Bali […]
Sacred Alchemy: Crafting our mystical incense
Between Gianyar and Sidemen, we ventured into the realm of incense masters. A couple of years ago, they introduced some machines to streamline the process. They guided us through the rudimentary machines they acquired and how they functioned, yet the process remained remarkably primitive and manual. Finally, we ascended to the upper part of the […]