SACRED BALINESE EXPERIENCES

 

Explore the profound wisdom of Balinese people by experiencing their ancestral traditions and rituals.

You will meet with locals guru's and priests and you will be guided to ancient temples where Balinese still perform their ceremonies in order to connect with the deepest side of themselves, purify the soul and clear the minds. 

Here are some of the ceremonies offered by Anima (location is chosen by the guru):

 

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WATER PURIFICATION (Melukat)

Melukat is a cleansing ritual of the mind, body, and spirit using water practiced in Bali.
This ceremony has been passed down through generations among

the Hindu community to the present day.  
Spiritual purification in this context means eliminating impurities within oneself.
The term Melukat is derived from Sulukat, the words "su" meaning

"good" and "lukat" meaning "purification"

The Melukat ceremony usually is led by a priest and

involves offerings such as prascita and bayuan, prepared with accompanying mantras,

The individual to be purified is first subjected to mantras by the priest; After the mantra process is completed, the person is bathed with coconut water. Following the coconut water bath, the ritual continues with immersion in a natural springs, natural showers, lake, river, sea, or it can also be done at temples believed to bring blessings.

This ceremony is typically performed during Hindu religious days, such as Purnama, Tilem, and Kajeng Kliwon.

"Water is believed to symbolize Lord Vishnu, one of the Trimurti (the three main deities in Hinduism), as the Preserver God."

"Water holds significant meaning in Hinduism as a means of purification and cleansing, known as *tirtha*. The word *tirtha* comes from Sanskrit, meaning holy water, purity, or purification with water.
In Hinduism, *tirtha* is used to cleanse oneself of impurities and mental defilements.

In Hindu mythology, water is portrayed as the foundation of the world, the basis of life, and the elixir of immortality."

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FIRE PURIFICATION  

In addition to the Melukat ceremony, which uses water as a medium, some places in Bali also perform Melukat (cleansing) using fire.

The use of fire as the main element in this tradition carries profound meaning, as fire is considered a symbol of purification and transformation in many Balinese beliefs and philosophies.

At Pasraman Kayumanis, regular purification rituals use both water and fire, including the Kunda Agni Ceremony led by a priest.

Fire, by its nature, consumes everything, and it is hoped that it will burn away all impurities of the mind, whether caused by thoughts, words, or actions.

All impurities attached to the layers of the body are burned until they turn to ash.

 

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WIND PURIFICATION (Parisudha Vayu)

A very special ceremony that uses the wind power and aims to connect oneself with the energy of the universe.

In Bhagawad Gita (Ancient Vedic Book) is written,”Pavanah Pavatam Asmi”, meaning “Among those who purify, I am the wind”. 

Parisudha Vayu consists of 2 parts :

1.Chakra Bhuana ( Energy Bubble)

Practitioners are taught to create energy bubbles on both hands, then through the bubbles, prayers are inserted for harmony, peace and world prosperity, because by sending prayers to the world we will continue to be connected to the universe and regain harmony, peace and prosperity

2. Asking ask the wind God (Vayu Dev) to blow a cool breeze, to cleanse all the impurities inside and outside the body.

 

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SOUND HEALING by Kadek Sukadana Preharta 

An ancient practice that uses vibrations to promote relaxation and healing.
 

 

 

 

 

Time: Variable, to agree with Guru's 

 

When: to be decided by Guru.

 

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing, and

participants may be encouraged to

wear white.

 

Safety:   The most important thing to remember is that women who wish to enter sacred or holy places

must not be menstruating. This is a strict rule and must be observed.