Lovingly known as the "Island of the Gods" and referred to by many as "paradise on earth" Bali is a land of intoxicating beauty, cultural riches, and spiritual power. Some say that a visit to the island causes "karmic fast-forward..."

On May 24th, join me in this special place for a week of deep rest, healing, and revitalization. We'll pratice yoga and meditate, enjoy fresh, organic vegetarian meals, luxuriate on the beach or in the spa, and explore the deep spiritual magic of Bali and within ourselves.

Read on for details of the program and if Bali is calling you, I hope you'll listen...

In peace,

Angie

P.S. If you don't yet have a meditation practice this retreat is the perfect time to learn in a highly individual and accessible immersion course.

On the unspoiled north side of Bali is Shangrila, our immaculate and comfortable home for the week. Loving and attentive service is a hallmark of Balinese culture and no detail is overlooked here. Beachfront villas feature unique local architectural elements and modern amenities. The onsite Temple provides a serene space for our daily yoga and meditation programs and the beachside cafe will nourish us with vegetarian meals and fresh juices.

The staff will take great care to meet every need, supporting the deep rest and spiritual healing of our retreat program as well as assisting each participant individually to expand your stay to include any of the wonders of Bali you'd like to experience. Read on to know more...

The heart of our program is the Vedic practice we call Rounding- a cycle of gentle asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing excercises), and meditation. Rounding is a powerful practice which facilitates the release of accumulated stress and fatigue at a rate many times that of meditation alone. As powerful as it is, it is also simple to learn and you will be guided through the process every step of the way. Those who have never practiced yoga should not be intimidated as our approach to the poses is one of simple, gentle intention and awareness-- no flexibility or previous training required.

Rounding will be complemented by daily knowledge sessions to provide context for experiences within meditation and in our larger lives. Our emphasis will be on finding balance- internal and external, material and spiritual- and incorporating it into our lives while on retreat and back at home. Both the Veda, the body of knowledge from which our meditation practice comes, and the local Balinese traditions will provide deep and expansive wisdom and perspective.

Our spiritual program will be balanced with cultural and environmental exploration. We will be entertained by traditional Balinese dancers, hike to a magical waterfall, visit ancient temples to witness unique ceremonies, and shop in the eclectic marketplace of the local village. Additional experiences to swim with wild dolphins, visit traditional Balinese healers and seers, or relax at the onsite spa can be easily arranged for an additional fee.

Contact angela@vidyameditation.com with any questions.

Rua-bineda: Balinese philosophical concept symbolizing the balanced union of seeming-

opposites.

Angela Vroom is a teacher of Vedic meditation and mother. With a decade's experience meditating and teaching and an ongoing passion for study of the Veda, she is an empathetic and educated guide. Based in Los Angeles, she teaches and runs retreats around the world- most recently a two-month teacher-training intensive in southeast India. Visit www.vidyameditation.com for more.

Retreat fee includes: * 7 nights of accommodation * Transfer to and from airport * 3 vegetarian meals per day as well as

filtered water, teas and fruit all day * One Balinese oil massage * All group activities and tours * Rounding instruction and follow-up as

needed * Daily knowledge sessions and meditation

support Not Included: * Transportation to and from Bali * Indonesian Visa * Gratuities * Spa Treatments * Meals/snacks outside of those provided * Activities outside those scheduled for the

group

Balance in Bali Retreat Fees Book by November 1, 2014 Double Occupancy: 1700 usd Single Room: 2000 usd Add Immersion Vedic Meditation Course (2 private sessions + 3 small group sessions): $500

Book after November 1, 2014 Double: 2100 usd

Single: 2400 usd Individual luxury packages can be created upon request. Email

angela@vidyameditation for details.

*Non-Refundable $500 deposit must accompany registration to hold your space. *Balance payment must be received by February 1, 2015. *Cancellations made by February 15 will be refunded payment minus the $500 deposit. *Cancellations made after February 15 are NON-REFUNDABLE. For this reason purchasing "Cancel for Any Reason" travel insurance is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Many travel insurance companies provide this option; one example is: http://www.travelguard.com/cancel-for-any-reason/

Register by October 1 and

receive an additional 5% discount! First five registrants receive a

complimentary "Day at the Spa"- 5 hours of

individualized pampering featuring your choice

of treatments...