Meditation • Balinese Healing • Temples • Self Love • Culture • Nature • Sea
Experience the mystical enchantment of Bali, the legendary Island of the Gods, and embark on an extraordinary 12-day Spiritual Awakening Retreat from 10–21 March 2027, guided by Indian Spiritual Master Sacchidanandaprem Acharya Swamin.
Surrounded by emerald rice terraces, ancient temples, sacred springs, volcanic mountains, hidden waterfalls, lush tropical forests, and the endless embrace of the Indian Ocean, you will journey through some of Bali’s most revered spiritual landscapes—places where nature itself becomes a teacher, every temple holds centuries of sacred devotion, and every step invites a deeper remembrance of your true Self.
More than a retreat, this is a sacred pilgrimage of the heart. Through powerful meditations, yogic practices, sacred rituals, temple ceremonies, the ancient Melukat purification ceremony, encounters with authentic Balinese healers, silent contemplation, and profound spiritual guidance, you will gradually release accumulated stress, emotional burdens, and limiting patterns while awakening greater peace, clarity, vitality, and inner freedom.
Each day has been carefully designed to harmonize body, mind, and spirit, creating the perfect environment for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual transformation. As the distractions of everyday life gently dissolve, you will reconnect with your deepest essence and experience the quiet joy, inner stillness, and boundless love that naturally arise from within.
Under the compassionate guidance of Sacchidanandaprem Acharya Swamin, whose teachings beautifully weave together the timeless wisdom of the ancient spiritual traditions, you will be gently guided beyond intellectual understanding into the direct experience of your true nature. Through inspiring satsangs, guided meditations, sacred ceremonies, mantra, contemplative practices, and transformative sādhanā, timeless wisdom comes alive as a living experience—awakening inner peace, clarity, and the profound realization of the Divine within.
Whether sitting in silent meditation beside sacred springs, witnessing the sunrise from the summit of Mount Batur, walking through centuries-old temples, participating in ancient purification rituals, or simply listening to the whisper of the ocean, every moment becomes an opportunity to awaken to the Divine Presence that has always existed within you.
Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, emotional healing, inner peace, renewed inspiration, greater self-love, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, this sacred journey offers a rare opportunity to pause, breathe, and remember who you truly are.
Come with an open heart, and return home carrying not only unforgettable memories of Bali’s sacred beauty, but also a renewed spirit, expanded awareness, lasting inner peace, and a profound connection with your authentic Self—gifts that will continue to illuminate your life long after the pilgrimage has ended.
View photos from our previous Bali retreats. Click here. Watch the Video from our Bali Spiritual Awakening Retreat 2026: Video I and Video II.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Ubud
- Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali
- Private transfer to our tranquil resort in Ubud
- Welcome refreshments and check-in
- Evening Welcome Circle & Intention-Setting Ceremony
- Gentle meditation to begin the retreat journey
Day 2 — Cultural Immersion in Ubud
- Morning Yoga & Meditation
- Visit the historic Ubud Palace
- Explore the sacred Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)
- Nourishing vegetarian Balinese lunch
- Visit Taman Kemuda Saraswati Temple
- Free evening to relax, receive a massage, or explore Ubud’s vibrant markets and cafés
Day 3 — Sacred Purification Journey
- Visit Tirta Empul Temple for the traditional Melukat Holy Water Cleansing Ceremony
- Experience the peaceful purification springs of Pura Mengening
- Explore the ancient royal shrines of Gunung Kawi
- Evening reflection, meditation, and journaling
Day 4 — Traditional Balinese Healing
- Individual healing session with an authentic Balian (Balinese healer)
- Sacred sound and mantra healing experience
- Herbal steam bath
- Traditional grounding massage at the historic Tjampuhan Hotel
Day 5 — Day of Silence in Nature
- Transfer to the peaceful Kalidasa Eco Retreat
- Digital Detox & Noble Silence
- Guided walking meditation through rice terraces
- Contemplative self-reflection and journaling
- Evening Sacred Fire Ceremony beneath the stars
Day 6 — Mount Batur Sunrise Pilgrimage
- Early morning trek to Mount Batur
- Meditation while witnessing the magnificent sunrise
- Breakfast overlooking the volcanic crater lake
- Afternoon rest
- Evening restorative yoga and spa relaxation
Day 7 — Sacred Temples of East Bali
- Visit the iconic Lempuyang Temple (The Gates of Heaven)
- Explore the royal water gardens of Tirta Gangga
- Visit the beautiful Yeh Mempeh Waterfall
- Evening meditation and quiet reflection
Days 8–9 — Personal Retreat & Deep Healing
- Private energy healing sessions
- Visit the sacred Goa Lawah (Bat Cave Temple)
- Journaling and self-discovery workshops
- Explore the traditional Tenganan Village, one of Bali’s oldest indigenous communities
- Time for personal contemplation, relaxation, or optional spa treatments
Day 10 — Coastal Rejuvenation
- Transfer to a peaceful beachside villa in Canggu or Uluwatu
- Sunset meditation by the Indian Ocean
- Free evening to swim, relax, or explore local cafés and boutiques
Day 11 — Uluwatu Temple & Kecak Fire Dance
- Visit the majestic Uluwatu Temple, dramatically perched atop ocean cliffs
- Witness the world-famous Kecak Fire Dance at sunset
- Farewell Celebration Dinner featuring authentic Balinese cuisine
Day 12 — Integration & Gratitude
- Morning Yoga & Closing Sharing Circle
- Visit Pura Silayukti
- Visit Pura Luhur Andakasa
- Relax and integrate the retreat experience at the beautiful Bias Tugel Beach
- Final evening of gratitude and celebration
Day 13 — Departure
- Breakfast at the resort
- Private airport transfer
- Return home with a peaceful heart, renewed spirit, and lasting memories of Bali’s sacred beauty.
A Sacred Pilgrimage Through the Spiritual Heart of Bali
Bali is far more than a tropical paradise—it is a living temple where every mountain, sacred spring, ancient tree, and ocean breeze carries the vibration of centuries of devotion. Revered as the “Island of the Gods,” Bali has preserved one of the world’s richest spiritual traditions, where the Divine is honoured not only in temples but within every aspect of nature itself.
Our sacred pilgrimage begins in Ubud, Bali’s spiritual heart, where a serene atmosphere of prayer and devotion naturally quiets the mind and opens the heart. Here we enter the mystical sanctuary of Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave), symbolizing the soul’s inward journey into silence and self-discovery. We then seek the blessings of Goddess Saraswati at the beautiful Saraswati Temple, awakening wisdom, creativity, intuition, and higher consciousness.
At the sacred water temples of Tirta Empul and Pura Mengening, we participate in the ancient Melukat Purification Ceremony, immersing ourselves in holy spring waters that have purified pilgrims for centuries. This deeply transformative ritual offers an opportunity to release emotional burdens, dissolve stagnant energies, cleanse karmic impressions, and reconnect with the purity and radiance of our true nature.
The magnificent rock-carved shrines of Gunung Kawi invite us to honour our ancestors and contemplate the timeless continuity of life beyond birth and death. We also experience the profound healing traditions of Bali through sessions with an authentic Balinese Balian, whose sacred healing arts help restore harmony to body, mind, emotions, and spirit.
Surrounded by the peaceful beauty of Kalidasa Eco Retreat, daily meditation, silence, self-inquiry, and contemplative practices allow the mind to settle naturally, revealing the profound stillness, joy, and presence that already exist within.
One of the most unforgettable experiences of our pilgrimage is the sunrise ascent of Mount Batur. As the first rays of light illuminate the island, the rising sun becomes a living symbol of our own spiritual awakening—from darkness into the radiant light of expanded awareness and inner freedom.
At the breathtaking Lempuyang Temple, home to the legendary Gates of Heaven, we are reminded that the true gateway to enlightenment is not found in distant places but within the awakened heart.
The elegant royal water gardens of Tirta Gangga embody purity, abundance, grace, and the continuous flow of Divine life, while the cascading waters of Yeh Mempeh Waterfall inspire surrender, renewal, and effortless trust in the natural flow of existence.
Our journey continues to the mystical Goa Lawah (Bat Cave Temple), where we contemplate transformation through the courage to enter the unknown dimensions of our inner world. In the ancient village of Tenganan, one of Bali’s oldest traditional communities, we witness a timeless culture that continues to live in beautiful harmony with nature, spirituality, and sacred tradition.
Standing atop the dramatic cliffs of Uluwatu Temple, overlooking the endless Indian Ocean, we contemplate the infinite nature of consciousness itself. As evening falls, we witness the mesmerizing Kecak Fire Dance, a powerful expression of devotion, courage, and the eternal triumph of light over darkness.
Our pilgrimage concludes with visits to the revered temples of Pura Silayukti and Pura Luhur Andakasa, sacred sanctuaries dedicated to wisdom, devotion, divine protection, and inner abundance. Finally, we rest upon the tranquil shores of Bias Tugel Beach, where the endless ocean becomes a living reflection of the limitless nature of pure consciousness.
Throughout this sacred pilgrimage, every destination becomes far more than a place to visit—it becomes a living temple for inner transformation. Every ceremony, every meditation, every sunrise, and every silent moment invites you to release old limitations, heal deeply, awaken higher consciousness, and rediscover the eternal peace, unconditional love, and Divine Presence that have always existed within.
Under the compassionate guidance of Sacchidanandaprem Acharya Swamin, whose teachings seamlessly integrate the timeless wisdom of Advaita Vedānta, Yoga, Tantra, Kriyā Yoga, Meditation, and Self-realization, you will be gently guided beyond intellectual understanding into the direct experience of your true nature. Through inspiring satsangs, guided meditations, sacred ceremonies, mantra, contemplative practices, and transformative sādhanā, timeless wisdom comes alive as a direct inner experience rather than merely a philosophy to be understood.
Whether sitting in silent meditation beside Bali’s sacred springs, participating in ancient purification ceremonies, greeting the sunrise from the summit of Mount Batur, walking through centuries-old temples, receiving blessings at revered holy sites, or simply listening to the rhythmic whisper of the Indian Ocean, every moment becomes a sacred invitation to awaken to the Divine Presence that has always resided within you.
Throughout the retreat, all meditations, sacred ceremonies, spiritual teachings, satsangs, and daily sādhanā will be lovingly guided by Sacchidanandaprem Acharya Swamin, offering participants authentic Vedic wisdom and profound guidance for inner awakening, Self-realization, and lasting spiritual transformation.
Daily Yoga sessions will be guided by Martina Letavajová (Priya Lakshmi Kaur), an experienced Kundalini Yoga teacher. Her warm and supportive approach creates a welcoming space where participants of every level can deepen their yoga practice, cultivate balance, increase vitality, and prepare both body and mind for the deeper spiritual experiences of the pilgrimage.
This journey is not merely a retreat—it is a sacred pilgrimage of the heart. Bali itself becomes your teacher, nature becomes your temple, every sacred site becomes a mirror of your own inner consciousness, every practice becomes a doorway to expanded awareness, and every step leads you closer to the realization of your infinite, radiant Self.
Registration
• Registration opens on 15 August 2026
• Contribution/Retreat Rates: €1,600 — Shared Accommodation and €1,900 — Private Accommodation covering retreat costs, breakfast, accommodation, transportation, and certification. (Return flight tickets to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) are not included.)
• Arrival at DPS Airport on 10 March. Departure flights should be booked for 22 March.
• Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. After registration, a confirmation will be sent within two days of receiving a non-refundable advance deposit of €700 via bank transfer. For your convenience, the advance retreat contribution may also be paid in installments. To register, please email us at info@sacchidanandaprem.org or WhatsApp +91 78700 57075.
• In the event of postponement due to travel restrictions or natural causes, your deposit will be held for a future retreat in Indonesia, the Himalayas or South India, but is non-refundable in cash or bank deposit.
• Participants are encouraged to arrange their travel insurance, as it is not provided in the retreat package.
• Lunch and dinner options are available at nearby restaurants, and the estimated budget is €3–5 per meal.
Pre účastníkov z Českej republiky a Slovenska nás, prosím, kontaktujte:
Martina Letavajová
Tel.: +421 911 892 210
E-mail: joga.miralada@gmail.com
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Zuzana Dobromila Bartovičová
Tel.: +421 905 387 137
E-mail: dobromila.bartovicova@gmail.com
Guigdance
To prepare for the journey, we recommend bringing the following essentials:
• Lightweight, comfortable clothes suitable for warm weather: Daytime: 28–31°C, Evenings: 23–25°C. For spiritual practices, please wear white attire if possible.
• A small torch, sturdy shoes, a raincoat, and a personal medical kit. A backpack is recommended for easy travel (avoid large trolley bags or suitcases).
• Apply for a one-month e-visa online for processing within 48 hours. If you need assistance, we offer support for a fee of €15; please contact us at info@sacchidanandaprem.org for details.
