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A Word of Dances

Massage techniques taught by Western friends. A great masseur and healer with an international reputation, he often gets called to soothe the muscles and minds of the many stars visiting Bali . He has trained more than thirty staff in his Body Works Centre, which provides a variety of health cures such as milk, seaweed, salt or spice baths, and massage using traditional Balinese oils.

For a bit of spiritual practice, meditation sessions and Ashtangga Vinyasa yoga classes are regularly held at Tegun Gallery/balispirit.

Morning wake – up strengthening and relaxation yoga classes are available at Indus Café' – a great way to relax and appreciate the natural splendour of the Campuhan valley and ridge.

Hatha yoga can be practiced every morning at Ubud Sari ; classes start at Rp50,000 per class (90min).

In Nyuhkuning, in the surroundings of the Alam jiwa Hotel, I Ketut Bandiastra, the son of a Balinese priest, introduces visitors to Asanas yoga in his family compound at Taman Hati Yoga and Meditation Centre (Pr50,000, 90min-session).

A Heart for Shopping

Ubud and the surrounding villages offer endless opportunities to dedicated shoppers, with an amazing supply of handicrafts ( or "handy crap”, as the letters f and p are often mixed up in Indonesia ). Coming from Denpasar in yhe south, the villages on the way to Ubud specialize in different kinds of crafts - stone carving in Batubulan, gold and silverworks in Celuk, painting and panel carving in Batuan, woodcarving in Mas, and painted wood objects in Peliatan. The Sukawati Art Market sells every kind of souvenir. This is an occasion to practice your bargaining skills, with poise and courtesy, always remembering that the prices are low and that real people live from making this stuff. To add the feel-good effect of supporting a good cause to the fun of shopping, try Mitra Bali or the other worthy places below.

dramatic jegog bamboo

earliest known kettledrum

female deity surrounded

called rain drums

Javanese Singasari kingdom

relaxation yoga classes

local organic farming