Join us in the hidden paradise of West Bali, Mimpi Menjangan for our Vibrance Collective Immersion Retreat offered in two modules, each spanning 9 days and 8 nights.
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Module I
Finding Your Flow and Embodying Your Dance
April 6 - 8, 2025
With Ellen Watson
Assistants: Novie Amalo
Program Overview:
In this inaugural module, Ellen and Ania will lead you on a journey to connect deeply with your body as a musical instrument.
Through Vibrance’s innovative approach integrating the 8 Chakras, the 8 senses, the 5 elements, this week-long experience is designed to awaken, energize, and inspire you, whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer.
Klaus will introduce Vibrance Coaching; Novie will add Indonesian songs from various islands in the archipelago
User friendly for all levels of experience, both students and teachers alike are inspired to reclaim your unique creative self-expression.
Daily Practices and Highlights:
Discover Your Body’s Rhythm:
Engage in practices that tune your physical being as an instrument of expression.
Utilize Vibrance’s map to align your 8 Chakras and 8 Senses.
Dance Your Dance:
Participate in Moving Meditation Practice, where your dance becomes a form of meditation, resonating with the rhythms of Nature – the Wind, the Water, the Sun, the Earth, and the Ether.
Dynamic Learning:
Experience daily lessons on dancing as a form of moving meditation.
Learn to tap into a child-like liberated state of being.
Explore and open your eight chakras, embodying their corresponding energies: earth, creativity, sexuality, power, heart, voice, vision, and consciousness.
Work through resistance and rigidity, freeing your body from stored issues and transforming fear into courage, curiosity, and fascination.
Cultural Enrichment:
Klaus Schmitt will introduce Vibrance Coaching techniques.
Novie Amalo will enrich the experience with traditional Indonesian songs from various islands, enhancing the cultural dimension of your practice.
Transformative Experiences:
Use your breath and heartbeat to fuel your dance, and sweat your prayers and dreams into manifestation.
Embrace the transformative power of dance to frolic with delight and allow intuition and imagination to lead you to inspiration.
Learn the steps to spin like a Whirling Dervish, exploring both physical and metaphysical dimensions of movement.
Heart Song:
Through the Vibrance Practice, prepare yourself to sing the unique song only you can sing – your Heart Song.
Who Should Attend:
This module is open to individuals of all experience levels – both students and teachers. It is designed to inspire and reclaim your unique creative self-expression, offering tools and techniques for personal growth and transformation.
Join us for this vibrant week of discovery, movement, and self-expression!
Module II
Rhythm & Sound Alchemy through Indonesian and West African Drum, Dance, and Songs
April 9 - 12, 2025
With Catur Hari Wijaya and Ania Wijaya
Assistant: Novie Amalo
All life exists within a sea of vibration, and rhythm is fundamental to all of life. Diurnal, seasonal, lunar, and solar cycles make up the symphony of rhythms in which life on Earth exists. Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood; we are rhythm machines.
Guided by the profound belief that the universe is a symphony of rhythm and vibration, the 'Rhythm & Sound Alchemy' module is designed to help you reconnect with your inner vibration through an immersive and transformative experience. This module seamlessly blends the powerful forces of sound, drumming, songs, and dance, creating a holistic journey that touches the depths of your being.
Led by Ania and Catur, both of whom bring years of dedicated study and practice, this experience draws from diverse traditions and disciplines. Their expertise spans music, West African drumming, classical Tantra yoga, mantra meditation, Vedic chanting, sound healing, and dance. Together, they create a unique alchemical process, where each element interweaves to guide you toward a state of deep resonance, and inner harmony.
What Will We Do?
Awakening the Drumbeat of the Soul:
Immerse yourself in the art of drumming. Learn traditional rhythms and connect with the timeless essence of music, bridging past and present through the universal language of the drum.
Dancing to the Heartbeat of Life:
Let your body flow to the rhythm! Explore the dynamic interplay between movement and beat, using your body as an instrument for dance and body percussion.
Tuning into the Sacred Sounds of the Universe:
Harness the transformative power of sound. Experience its capacity to heal and relax, calming the mind and nurturing the spirit through resonant vibrations.
Discovering to the Alchemy of Rhythm and Sound:
Uncover the therapeutic synergy of rhythm and vibration. Feel the profound healing power of the drum as it resonates through your body and soul.
Echoing the Songs of the Earth:
Sing the songs of the land, heart, and soul. Release your wild voice, embrace playfulness, and explore jamming with drums or other instruments to create spontaneous harmony.
Take your journey further with the teacher training option!
Drumming and Singing Techniques
Master the art of drumming and voice, where rhythm and song merge to create a powerful expression. Learn to hold a rhythmic groove on percussion while weaving melodic lines with your voice—a skill that challenges the mind and frees the spirit.
Harnessing the Healing Power of the Drum
The healing benefits of drumming aren’t widely known, but they are supported by scientific studies that reveal its ability to reduce stress and complement therapy. Discover the drum’s profound power to heal, and learn how to channel its vibrations to restore balance and harmony within yourself and others.
Leading Transformative Music Circles
Learn to guide others on their own sonic journeys, creating safe, open spaces where music becomes a catalyst for transformation, connection, and self-expression.
Understanding Healing Frequencies and the Secrets of Sound
Dive into the mysteries of sound, exploring hidden frequencies that resonate with our bodies, minds, and spirits, unlocking their potential for deep well-being.
Embodying Rhythm Through Dance
Discover how to move with the rhythm! Connect the rhythmic pulses of music with the body’s movements, positioning rhythm as the driver of action. Awaken your inner dancer, letting each movement flow with intention, grace, and power.
Food Plan
We provide Half-board meal plan includes a delicious and nutritious morning breakfast packed with local fresh fruit, smoothie making goodies, steamed veggies, local eggs along with seasonal offerings. During breakfast time, you'll receive a takeaway bento box for your second meal of the day. For dinner, you're welcome to dine at Mimpi Resto with their à la carte menu or set menu options, or explore the local warungs in the area.
Meet Your Faculty
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Ellen Watson
Co-Founder: The Vibrance Collective
Visionary Catalyst
Ellen Watson is a seasoned and inspiring leader with 40 years of experience at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California. She specializes in various presence based practices, including massage,breathwork, conscious dance, somatic arts and inquiry including:
Esalen® Massage & Bodywork
5Rhythms® by Gabrielle Roth
Grof® Holotropic Breathwork and The Center for Spiritual Emergence
Vibrance™ Conscious Dance Practice
Touching Essence™
Ellen’s love affair with dancing and singing began when she first heard music..the call to move brought her to her feet; from ballroom to tap and jazz, to musical theater, to rock and roll…onward to Texas with the two step and onward to Esalen to discover Gabrielle Roth and Emilie Conrad…From the 5Rhythm Wave’s pulsing percussive rhythms, to the undulate amniotic watery palate of breaths and sounds in Continuum.
For the next 25 years at Esalen, Ellen opened the portal to the dancing path at 7:00 AM, enticing all who crossed the threshold to let their spirits dance, their hearts sing and souls move. What a laboratory was that sunrise dancing classroom…to the deck, above the Pacific, to the grass and into the pool we danced.
During this period, Ellen played a pivotal role in developing and administering the Movement Arts Program at Esalen from 1984 to 2003.
And, now, Ellen joins forces with you and all who come to the jeweled dance floor for a heart to heart, soul to soul and spirit to spirit shared dance, sound and song experience.
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Catur H. Wijaya
Catur H. Wijaya is a dynamic world musician from Indonesia, known for his deep connection with music and his mastery of over twenty instruments, including drums, strings, and flutes. He is also the founder and teacher at Ubud Drum, a prominent drumming school in Bali.
Musical Journey:
Early Life & Learning: Catur has been involved in music for as long as he can remember, learning traditional music from esteemed masters throughout his life.
International Experience: In 2018, he traveled to Mali, West Africa, to further his understanding of traditional drumming and to experience the origins of the Djembe.
Musical Contributions:
Fusion of Traditions: Catur is passionate about blending traditional music styles. He regularly composes and performs pieces that incorporate elements from Indonesian, West and North African, Indian, and other global musical traditions.
Performances & Projects: Based in Bali, he is an active member of various musical projects and frequently performs at major festivals across the Indonesian archipelago.
Recent Work:
Solo Album: Catur recently released his debut solo album, "Bali To Mali," which is available on all major music platforms.
Meet the Team
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Anna Wijaya
A Multitalented Artist and Spiritual Practitioner
Anna Wijaya is a multifaceted artist originally from Poland, currently living with her family in the vibrant jungle of Ubud, Bali. Her life is a harmonious blend of dance, music, family, and spiritual pursuits. As both a dedicated student and nurturing teacher of mantra meditation, Anna's journey in the world of sound reflects her deep commitment to spiritual growth.
An accomplished dancer, Anna’s passion for performance is palpable. Her love for music deepened after meeting her husband, Catur, who introduced her to the art of drumming. Anna is the proud founder and an integral member of Matangi, an all-female drumming and singing band. The band's collective rhythm and voices resonate with empowerment and unity, creating an inspiring fusion of music and sisterhood.
In collaboration with her husband, Anna also lends her vocals to his musical endeavors. Together, they have seamlessly woven their shared love for music and the profound power of sound into their joint venture, Yoga Sound Alchemy. Through this platform, they offer classes, workshops, and transformative retreats, helping others explore the healing potential of music and sound.
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Novie Amalo
Date of Birth: November 26th, 1982
Place of Birth: Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara
Background:
Novie Amalo has been deeply connected with music from a young age. Her father, a former drummer who transitioned to a career in civil service, and her grandmother, a skilled Sasando musician and church choir leader, significantly influenced her early musical journey.
Under her grandmother's guidance, Novie began learning Cha Cha and Waltz dance at the age of 8, which helped her develop a strong appreciation for rhythm and movement.
Musical Influences:
Novie’s musical exposure was shaped by the songs playing on her household tape player and the radio during her childhood. These experiences left her with vivid and cherished memories that continue to influence her artistic expression.
Philosophy and Commitment:
Novie strongly believes in the transformative power of music and dance, viewing them as tools for healing, connection, and emotional expression. With this belief, she is committed to using the beauty of music and dance to bring enrichment and color to the world.
Venue & Accommodation
Mimpi Resort, Menjangan, Bali
On the North-West coast of Bali in the village of Banyuwedang, Mimpi looks out towards the Menjangan Island. The area is notorious as a hot-spot for diving and snorkelling and just a little further down the coast a regular dolphin hangout.
Mimpi's most special feature is its waters, as the resort is built across land with several natural hot springs. The careful architecture and landscaping makes for several shared natural hot spring pools across the 3 hectares of land. Inevitably the water and it's high mineral content is totally refreshing, rejuvenating and holds it's own healing qualities. For us the pools are perfect for aquatic bodywork, where we dance in the water to feel true fluidity.
Classes take place in the Wantilan. A large space with wooden floors, the sounds of birds and some gentle breezes. We decorate the wantilan with beautiful silk hangings and bring a range of equipment from musical instruments, to dancing scarves, yoga mats, yoga balls and of course an excellent sound system!
Courtyard Villa
The Courtyard Villa is a pleasant and affordable upgrade to the patio room. With it's own garden and it's own private hot spring tub, the CY Villa is a taste of luxury.
The CYV also has an additional mezzanine that is perfect for families with children or private space for meditation.
A further addition is the private garden terrace and outdoor seating area making this ideal for sitting in the open air sunshine whilst keeping some peaceful solitude, alone or with your partner. If booking a shared space in this room category, you must book with a partner.
Patio Room
Mimpi's standard room is the patio. Stylishly finished and available with twin or double beds these rooms are home for most of our students through programs and regularly receive excellent feedback.
The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, making them easy to share with another guest whilst maintaing plenty of personal space.
Pricing & Payment
All Inclusive (Full use of property, Tuition & Most Meal)
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Shared Patio
$2,500
Twin patio rooms are spacious and comfortable to stay with two people. We will aim to pair you with someone most compatible based on your registration form.
All rooming choice prices include, two great meals daily, all open classes, and full enjoyment of Mimpi’s aminities.
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Private Patio
$ 3,100
If you prefer a room to yourself and a large double bed this comes at a reasonable additional cost.
All rooming choice prices include, two great meals daily, all open classes, and full enjoyment of Mimpi’s aminities.
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Shared Courtyard Villa
$ 3,200
Shared Villas must be booked with 2 people together at the same time. A CY villa features twin/double bed with a mezzanine, private garden area and tub which may be filled with hot spring water.
All rooming choice prices include, two great meals daily, all open classes, and full enjoyment of Mimpi’s aminities.
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Private Courtyard Villa
$ 3,900
For a taste of luxury, enjoy a CY Villa to yourself for maximum comfort and privacy. Enjoy your own spacious area with garden and hot spring bath for total relaxation.
All rooming choice prices include, two great meals daily, all open classes, and full enjoyment of Mimpi’s aminities.