Tantric Movement Workshop

TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL - BALI- Video 3- Pathways to Health

PATHWAYS TO HEALTH

Before the Second World War, nearly all Balinese families were using traditional

medicine, for health maintenance, or for curing light illness through self-medication.

Mastering of the art and knowledge was in the hands of the mother or

Grandmother, who got the art and knowledge from their mothers orally, and by practicing it.

During my time in Bali, I found evidence of this fact still in the culture.

Jamu, which is predominantly herbal medicine, made from natural materials, such as parts of plants such as roots, leaves and bark, and fruit. Was being sold on the streets and in the Markets. These juice-like concoctions would help Good Immune System, Functioning Liver, Good Digestion, Mental Clarity, and Relief from Arthritis & Overall Wellness.

 There are many Herbal Garden Tours  and Nature Herb Walks that would give tourists an opportunity to learn more about the wide range of native plants & herbs used for healing. Nature was the Balinese’ medicine cabinet. 

I was so fortunate to have a unique experience while visiting a small village in the Bedugul area.  My tour guide was the village’s medicine man. During our treks, he was continually getting calls on his cell phone from villagers that were sick and needed counseling. He taught me a lot. Pointing out herbs and plants frequently during our treks through the Jungle. In this area of Bali, they did not have the luxury of going to the doctor, so they relied solely on Traditional and Natural Remedies. 

From broken bones to a colicky baby, Ram, my guide had a remedy.  

Embodying Reiki Event

Reiki Practitioner Night Tuesday November 23

Reiki Practitioner Night Tuesday,November 23

Dear Friends of Reiki,

If you are a Reiki Practitioner and would like to share an evening of powerful Healing Reiki Energy, please join us.
We are an ever growing community that LOVES Reiki and wants to share, learn, appreciate & of course heal ourselves and hold space for others. Although I will be facilitating this event, it is designed to be a collaboration of all Reiki Practitioner's from all schools. Therefore bring an open heart and lightness of spirit and celebrate life together through Reiki!!

The evening will involve a Bonding Meditation Circle and exchanging Reiki on Massage Tables.

P.S. If you have a Massage Table that you are willing to bring, please let me know!!
Please Bring a pillow or cushion.

Tuesday, November 23 7:00-9:00 pm
Hill Street Center
237 Hill Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
$12.

Living Light Reiki Circle Monday November 15- NOW in Venice

Living Light Reiki Circle

Monday November 15

7:00-8:30pm

Rose Temple
305 Rose Avenue
Venice, CA 90291

Join this divine Reiki Circle where you will learn more about Reiki and experience a powerful
guided mediation allowing you to receive
an abundance of Reiki
in an individual mini session.

Donation based $10.-15. suggested

TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL - BALI- Video 3

BALINESE TREATS

Coffee

Bali coffee is one of the best coffee product you can drink in Bali, served hot with strong aroma. Bali coffee was planted since 19th century during the golden era of Klungkung kingdom. On that time, the land of Northern and Western part of this island was cultivated with many kind of agricultural products and coffee was one of it. The area of this plantation mainly covering 3 regencies in Bali, start from Tabanan, Singaraja and Bangli regency.

Kopi luwak (Indonesian [ˈkopi ˈlu.ak]), is coffee made from the beans of coffee berries which have been eaten by the Asian Palm Civet, then passed through its digestive tract. A civet eats the berries for their fleshy pulp. In its stomach, proteolytic enzymes seep into the beans, making shorter peptides and more free amino acids. Passing through a civet's intestines the beans are then defecated, having kept their shape. After gathering, thorough washing, sun drying, light roasting and brewing, these beans yield an aromatic coffee with much less bitterness, widely noted as the most expensive coffee in the world.

Okay, so I really thought they were kidding when I first heard about this coffee. Sounds kinda gross, right? Well, it actually tastes really good. It was rich and had essences of chocolate. I guess people eat many strange things- we can just ad this one to the list.

Tropical fruit in Bali is a feast in itself and is enough of a reason to visit Bali! The variety is numerous, and the taste and the aroma can definitely be a memorable experience.

Jack Fruit,Rambutan, Papaya, Starfruit, Pineapple, Pomelo, Durian, Sour Sop, and my favorite:

Salak: or snakeskin fruit due to the reddish-brown scaly skin is native fruit of Bali. It is the most popular fruit of the island among locals and tourists. The fruit is rather large, yellowish flesh and crunchy and mild tart and sweet flavors.

I definitely took advantage of the yummy offerings of Fruit. I had some interesting Shakes. I enjoyed a Jack Fruit & Durian Shake. And I had so much Coconut water , that I could probably have swam in it!! The colors were so vibrant, I often enjoyed just looking at the smorgasbord of fruit at the markets.

Living Light Reiki Circle October 18 & upcoming REIKI 1 CLASS

Living Light Reiki Circle

DATE: Monday, October 18

TIME: 7:00 -8:30

The Gateway

2503 S. Barrington Avenue
West Los Angeles, CA 90064

Join this divine Reiki Circle where you will learn more about Reiki and experience a powerful guided mediation allowing you to receive an abundance of Reiki
in an individual mini session.

Become a Living Light Reiki 1 Practitioner

DATE: October 23 & 24 (Sat & Sun)
9:30am-4:30
Investment- $195

Reiki I empowers you by providing you with the tools for centering yourself, increasing self-confidence, and assisting you in manifesting your innermost desires. Once you are attuned to the energy, it is with you for life.

BALINESE CREATIVITY

BALINESE CREATIVITY

Art is a characteristic of village life and the tradition of handing down specialized skills and aesthetics from generation to generation. In each village, the inhabitants focus on a specific trade and become experts in that particular craft, whether it is jewelry, painting, woodwork, stone carving or carpentry. With the creative energy of a whole village concentrating on a particular skill, high standards of workmanship are produced.

Love of craft is evident everywhere and it is inseparable from the history, customs, culture, beliefs, superstitions and every day lives of the Balinese. And everyday is an expression of their Creativity. As an offering to the Gods, Balinese create ornate leaf and flower petal offerings left in auspicious places throughout the family compound & throughout the streets of Bali.

I spent a lot of time in Ubud, the epicenter for Art & Creativity in Bali. I enjoyed the Performing Arts- Traditional Balinese dance and musical performances that can be seen nightly at various sites in and around the town. Just walking through the Rice Fields, there are many artists painting traditional art to admire and buy(of course.)
I especially love that artistic creation linked to the spirituality . Allowing time to make the world beautiful is considered a way to thank God. Beauty is divine. The divine is in the beauty. How sweet is this idea. There is no ego involved- only true inspiration from God. FABULOUS!!!

Lovely Lake Guided meditation

Sweden Lake Meditation

This meditation was created on my recent trip to Sweden. I enjoyed a lot of time on a beautiful lake. As I meditated, I was overcome with joy and contentment. Contentment for myself and a deep knowing and understanding that all is well in my life.
I hope that you enjoy this offering of peace from my Summer in Sweden.

"First meditate, be blissful, then much love will happen of its own accord. Then being with others is beautiful and being alone is also beautiful. Then it is simple, too. You dont depend on others and you dont make others dependent on you. Then it is always a friendship, a friendliness. It never becomes a relationship, it is always a relatedness. You relate, but you dont create a marriage. Marriage is out of fear, relatedness is out of love. You relate; as long as things are moving beautifully, you share. And if you see that the moment has come to depart because your paths separate at this crossroad, you say good-bye with great gratitude for all that the other has been to you, for all the joys and all the pleasures and all the beautiful moments that you have shared with the other. With no misery, with no pain, you simply separate.
Osho

Raw Spirit Festival

Awake & Breathe Pure Qi Workshop at the
Raw Spirit Festival

with Marla & Olaf
Sacred Morning Breath Activation
accompanied by Didgeridoo and Crystal Bowls.

This is your time to connect and breathe!

Tap into the POWER of your QI








I am very Excited about this offering and attending the Raw Spirit Festival will be great! Many other fabulous presenters and definitely some Great Food. If you find yourself in Arizona, Please come and check it out.
Love,
Marla

TRANSFORMATIONAL TRAVEL - BALI- Video 1

Transformational Travel
EXPAND YOUR MIND AND IDEAS OF HEALTH BY TRAVELING THE WORLD
with Marla Mervis
Transformational Travel is designed for anyone whose desire is to connect with the powerful energy of historic sacred sites, learn holistic healing practices, and to engage in some of the most exciting destinations in the world.
In each show, WE WILL LEARN ABOUT SPIRITUAL, MYSTICAL PRACTICES IN DIFFERENT CULTURES AND HOW THEY CULTIVATE THE UNION OF SPIRIT. We will experience places that will inspire us to find kindness, to quiet our minds, and to appreciate the beautiful sights & gifts of nature.

THIS SHOW IS A FUN AND ENTERTAINING EXPERIENCE- PROVING THAT HEALTH & VITALITY IS FULL OF LAUGHTER AND LOTS AND LOTS OF HEART.

Bali Spirit Festival

The Bali Spirit Festival was an amazing experience for me. I was so full of Bliss by the end of the evening that I could not sleep. I was so happy- being surrounded by beautifully spiritual people all sharing their gifts and experiencing such fun and enlightening offerings.
Marla


A vibrant and uplifting international festival of yoga, dance and music which awakens and nourishes each individual’s potential for positive change within our world The Bali Spirit festival honour, respect and promote the power of the sacred arts of yoga, dance and music. They champion the collaborative power of marginalized creative communities, strive to strengthen the ecological health and harmonious vitality of Bali, and the cultural vibrancy of Indonesia.

Performing in this episode Kevin james-Check out www.kevinjamesheartsongs.com
For more information about bali Spirit Festival- http://www.balispiritfestival.com

Guided Meditation

Guided Meditation

Different styles of meditation have been practiced for centuries in every culture on Earth, and there are hundreds of different techniques. .Some are more supportive and introspective, and some are more conducive to helping develop a long-term practice. It is my intention, through Guided Meditation to help you to train your mind to let go and find Peace & Stillness. Allow yourself to be with things as they are without resistance. Once you have found that sweet space within, where there is calm and peace, allow yourself to drop in deeper.
Love,
Marla

"Without meditation, and without a relationship to your mind, you fail to use the power of the mind. You fail to rely on your self. You complicate your approach. You do not use the beautiful designs given to you by birthright in this body, that link the effectiveness of body, mind, soul and you."

Yogi Bhajan

Vipassana

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living.
This non-sectarian technique aims for the total eradication of mental impurities and the resultant highest happiness of full liberation. Healing, not merely the curing of diseases, but the essential healing of human suffering, is its purpose.
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations that form the life of the body, and that continuously interconnect and condition the life of the mind. It is this observation-based, self-exploratory journey to the common root of mind and body that dissolves mental impurity, resulting in a balanced mind full of love and compassion.
The scientific laws that operate one's thoughts, feelings, judgements and sensations become clear. Through direct experience, the nature of how one grows or regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from suffering is understood. Life becomes characterized by increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace.

FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT http://www.dhamma.org/ IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!