Indonesia 2.0 with Cindy Kaza

Take a 5 minute transfer to the Yoga Barn where you will kick off the retreat with a sound healing session before dinner. Sound healing is a holistic practice that utilizes the therapeutic qualities of sound to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Whether through the vibrations of singing bowls, gongs, or other instruments, the harmonious sounds are believed to positively impact the body, mind, and spirit, facilitating a sense of balance and healing.

Get to know your group and toast to the adventure ahead! Your welcome dinner at Garden Kafe at the Yoga Barn, is included. Dinner tonight will be a set menu of plant-based cuisine, water is included. Additional food and drinks at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

During this 2-hour event, Cindy will connect with your loved ones on the other side! Not everyone is guaranteed to receive a reading.

Take a 15 minute transfer to Nadis Herbal where you will be greeted with a welcome drink. You’ll then learn more about herbal ingredients as you walk through their gardens. Then you’ll sit down for a hands-on experience on how to make Jamu and body scrub from these ingredients. Jamu is a traditional Indonesian herbal medicine that encompasses a wide range of traditional recipes and remedies, often using a combination of roots, herbs, spices, and fruits. It has been an integral part of Indonesian culture for centuries, valued for its holistic approach to health and well-being. After the class, you’ll take a 15 minute transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

The Balinese Offerings workshop will be held at the hotel in the Arma Museum. The Arma Museum, located in Ubud, Bali, is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Indonesian art and culture. Today you’ll learn how to make a traditional Balinese offering or Canang. Canang is a traditional Balinese offering crafted with great care and symbolic significance. These small, square baskets are meticulously woven from coconut leaves and filled with a combination of flowers, rice, betel nut, and other symbolic elements, representing gratitude and devotion to Hindu deities. Placed at temples, shrines, or even in front of homes, Canang serves as a beautiful and meaningful expression of Balinese spirituality and cultural identity.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

During this 2-hour workshop, Cindy will take through guided meditations and exercises to help you connect to your spirit guides! Spirit guides are those on the other side who watch out for us throughout our lives. Sometimes they're family members, while other times they're spirits from the distant past. This is a fun workshop aimed to help you develop your own relationship with the spirit world.

From the hotel, you’ll take a 40 minute private transfer to Sebatu Holy Water Temple. For thousands of years, Balinese people believed that the water that comes from these springs heal and purify people’s inner and outer self. You will learn about the purification ritual and get to participate in it yourself. You’ll present offerings that will be prepared for you in advance, and then get into the pool under the flowing fountains for the purification. Then you’ll finish off with some guided prayer. You can wear your swimwear underneath a provided sarong for the purification ritual. Note that you’ll want to dress conservatively (guides will provide sarongs for cover ups as needed). Also, if you are menstruating, or bleeding from an open wound of any kind (male or female), you will be prohibited from entering the temple under Balinese tradition.

From Sebatu Temple is a short 13 minute private transfer to the famous Tegalalang Rice Terraces. They are a breathtaking example of traditional Balinese subak (irrigation) system and agricultural ingenuity. The lush green terraced landscape, sculpted by generations of rice farmers, creates a stunning visual spectacle against the backdrop of the surrounding tropical forests. You will also get a chance to take a photo on the iconic swings if you would like (at your own expense).

Take a 15 minute private transfer to lunch at a local restaurant. You’ll enjoy a set menu sampling Indonesian cuisine with water included. Additional drinks and food at your own expense. From lunch is a 25 minute transfer back to the hotel.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a quick 5 minute transfer to Flock Cafe where you will sit down with a Shaman to talk about the culture and history of Balinese tattoo. Balinese tattooing, rooted in ancient traditions, has a rich history deeply intertwined with the island's culture and spirituality. Drawing inspiration from sacred Hindu symbols, mythological figures, and traditional Balinese art, these tattoos often serve as expressions of protection, spirituality, and cultural identity, reflecting a profound connection between the wearer and the island's cultural heritage. Then walk 15 minutes to Satapak Tattoo Studio where you will get to meet and talk to some of the local tattoo artists about their work. Note that you will not be getting a tattoo during this activity but can book an appointment.

Take a 30 minute transfer to Pomegranate Cafe for a sunset drink overlooking rice fields. One non alcoholic juice and dumplings are included. Additional food and drinks at your own expense. Then take a 30 minute transfer back to the hotel when you can enjoy your night at leisure.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

During this 2-hour event, Cindy will connect with your loved ones on the other side! Not everyone is guaranteed to receive a reading.

You will participate in a Bayuh Purity cleanse at the Arma Temple. The Balinese word “Bayuh“ means cleanse and purify negative energies released to bring in positivity to become a true joyful and conscious being. The temple will provide sarongs for you to wear and then you will be splashed with the holy water of the temple. Then you’ll step into the temple and learn traditional Balinese prayer. In traditional Balinese temple prayers, worshippers engage in a rhythmic and ceremonial process, offering intricate flower arrangements, food, and incense to Hindu deities. The rituals are characterized by elaborate dances, music, and chants, creating a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere that reflects the island's rich cultural and religious heritage.

Dinner at the Arma Hotel, or similar, is included. Dinner tonight will be a set menu of Indonesian cuisine with water included. Additional drinks and food at your own expense.

Overnight in Ubud

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The Arma Ubud offers a buffet with a combination of Indonesian, American, and Intercontinental breakfast. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.