Vinyasa Yoga with Daniel Aaron at Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio

Location: Jl Jembawan no.3, Padang Tegal Kaja Ubud, Bali

Sardine Moment
It was a packed studio as seasoned and newbie yogis and yoginis squeezed themselves mat-to-mat to do their practice with a popular yoga teacher in a popular studio in a chique section of Ubud. When Daniel Aaron spoke, his imposing presence brought everyone in readiness for the session.

Daniel Aaron
Daniel Aaron looked the guru part - shaven head and braided goatie. When he talked, his voice carried across the room with a commanding presence. He comes across as someone who has been through the yoga trenches in the ensuing years, having 'done this' and 'done that'. His anecdotal narrative was a mix of compelling life experience, self-help, philosophy and reference to the teachings of the Yoga sutras - he is not limited to asana cues. He can be irreverent if need be. While talking, if he is not walking around, he would play his accordion-like intrument. He is charismatic and can mesmerize.

packed studio at Radiantly Alive

The Experience
Daniel's Vinyasa sequence is challenging but with enough resolve, doable. It was an intermediate class. The poses were held long as he sprinkled bits and pieces of his narrative. I could feel my sweat drip down as I was dying on the mat holding a warrior pose for what seemed like an eternity. It was difficult getting your full range as we were packed. They were there for Daniel! It's not because of expedient time slot, not because of studio proximity - they seem to be loyal followers of Daniel.

Eunice
Eunice was a pleasant Easter Egg. A lovely yogini from Johor, Malaysia, we had a small talk while waiting for the class to start. After, we bumped into each other again and decided to check out a popular cafe, Seniman Coffee Studio in the neighborhood. Good yoga, good coffee, good company and good conversation - doesn't get any better than that.

Neighborhood
Radiantly Alive is located in a chique neighborhood close to the busy intersection of Jl Hanoman and Jl Ubud Raya. It makes for a good stroll after yoga. Across the street is the popular cafe, Bali Buda. A short walk is Seniman Coffee Studio. While walking around, to my almost ecstatic delight, I found a Bitcoin Exchange center - the first ever I've seen. Too bad they were closed. I've always been fascinated by Bitcoin. I'll be coming back and perhaps open my first Bitcoin account.

Ending Thoughts
Daniel's class is one to experience. In this case, it's the teacher making it all happen. He inspires confidence that you push yourself to reach the edge of your safety edge...to hang on longer...to sweat more...to reach the bind. Any yoga teacher can tell the students to do a Downward Dog. So how do you make it unique and interesting as a teacher to engage your students doing a Downward Dog? Daniel seems to have the answer.

Thank you Daniel for making me a part of today's practice. You are certainly one personality to remember. Namaste.

What a day! great yoga, great teacher, great neighborhood, new friend and Bitcoin! And it's not even noon yet. Ubud never cease to wow me on every turn. Thank you Ubud, thank you universe!

--- Gigit (TheLoneRider)
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Radiantly Alive

Location: Jl Jembawan no.3, Padang Tegal Kaja Ubud, Bali
GPS: 8°30'33.7"S 115°16'01.2"E
Tel: +62 (0)361 978 055
Website: radiantlyalive.com/
Offerings: Vinyasa Yoga, Tibetan Heart Yoga, Iyengar Inspired, Pilates, Fly High, Roll and Release, Ashtanga Mysore, Yoga Dance, Salsa, Arm Balance Foundations, Beginners Yoga

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Bali, Indonesia

tourist attractions

• Pasar Seni Ubud (market) - main market in Ubud with everything touristy you can ask for
• Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) - 9th century Buddhist temple
• Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary - there really is a monkey forest right in the heart of Ubud!
• Jalan Kajeng - animated street similar to Hollywood's Walk of Fame
• Nyuh Kuning - wood carving village with a burgeoning chic cafe and resto scene along Jalan Nyuh Gading
• Ubud Royal Palace - home of the royal family
• Campuhan Ridge Walk - spectacular ridge view and hike ending 1km to the artists' village, Bangkiang Sidem | 8°30'13.0"S 115°15'16.9"E

- hotel

• Ubud Backpackers Room - newly constructed, all new and clean, lockers, good water pressure, compli tea and coffee, spacious and alfresco chillout center
  Jalan Nyuh Kuning, Pengosekan, Ubud, MAS, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali - 8°31'36.5"S 115°15'41.3"E
• Nando House - free WiFi, restaurant, terrace, free private parking, pet-friendly accommodation, private bathroom, room service
  Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia - 8°30'14.4"S 115°15'28.6"E

yoga

• The Yoga Barn - full service yoga studio, holistic healing retreat center
  PT. Yoga Barn, Jalan Raya Pengosekan, Ubud - Bali, Indonesia - 80571
  8°31'08.4"S 115°15'52.4"E
• Ubud Yoga House - yoga for Every Body...all shapes, sizes, ages & levels
  Jl. Raya Ubud No.23, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
  8°30'07.0"S 115°15'30.5"E | 0821-4418-1058
• Taman Hati Yoga - Pranawayu yoga and Kundalini yoga
  Jalan Nyuh Gading No.7, Ubud, MAS, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
  8°31'32.7"S 115°15'24.6"E | +62 (0)361-974-058 | tamanhatiyoga.bali@gmail.com
• Ubud Yoga Centre - Ashtanga Yoga
  Jalan Nyuh Kuning Raya / Singakerta Raya, Ubud, MAS, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
  8°31'43.0"S 115°15'15.5"E | +62 812-1020-389 | hello@ubudyogacentre.com
• Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio - Healing, Yoga, Meditation with a breathtaking view
  Jl. Raya Tjampuhan, Penestanan Kaja, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
  8°30'10.8"S 115°15'07.8"E | +62-361-977-824 | contact@intuitiveflow.com
• Ambar Ashram Laughter Yoga - Healing, Laughter Yoga, Meditation
  Jl. Nyuh Bojog No.5, MAS, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
  8°31'21.2"S 115°15'22.0"E
• Radiantly Alive Yoga - Vinyasa Yoga, Tibetan Heart Yoga, Iyengar Inspired, Pilates, Fly High, Roll and Release, Ashtanga Mysore, Yoga Dance, Salsa, Arm Balance Foundations, Beginners Yoga
  Jl Jembawan no.3, Padang Tegal Kaja Ubud, Bali, 80571
  +62 (0)361 978 055 | 8°30'33.7"S 115°16'01.2"E
• White Lotus Meditation Centre - Meditation classes | Meditation retreats
  JL. Kajeng 23, Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
  +62 899-0134-962 | 8°30'12.9"S 115°15'43.1"E
• ONEWORLD retreats - yoga, meditation, spa and discoveries
  Jl. Suweta, Banjar Sambahan, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
  +62 361 289752 | info@oneworldretreats.com

- restaurant

• warung eateries - a cluster of roadside eateries, essential for those on a budget or those who want authentic Balinese everyday food at local prices
  across the Pertamina Gas Station - 8°31'28.2"S 115°15'49.0"E
• Nando's Warung - delicious Balinese food at local warung price in a garden setting
  Jalan Subak Sok Wayah, 80571 Ubud, Indonesia - 8°30'14.4"S 115°15'28.6"E

- motorcycle rental

• D&D Rental - motorcycle and bicycle rental, tours, tourist information center
  Pengosikan Street, Ubud

Ubud FYI / Tips

• the tourist area where most of the hotels, restaurants, ticket offices, tour operators are, is concentrated within the rectangular area covered by Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Hanuman and Jalan Monkey Forest. Best to book your hotel within this area

How to Get to Ubud from Denpasar Airport (Ngurah Rai International Airport)

1. best, cheapest, fastest and most comfortable (this is what I did for Ubud and in Singapore) - at the airport, talk to other white travelers waiting on the same gate if they are going to Ubud. Arrange for a taxi pool. With 3 guys, you split the taxi fare (usually IDR 200k + IDR 5k for airport entrance) three-ways. You end up paying just slightly more (IDR 68k) than roughing it through a series of bemos and vans.
2. take a bemo (public bus) to Kuta (IDR 6k) then take a shuttle bus by Perama to Ubud (IDR 50k)

Ubud Cost Index

• IDR 30-35k one small bottle beer with live band
• IDR 4.5k 1.5 liter drinking water
• IDR 70k one hour massage
• IDR 15k warung food in hawker style food cart
• IDR 15 coffee in trendy cafes
• IDR 35k bicycle rental
• IDR 20k per kilo or IDR 2k/piece laundry (although I've seen one at IDR 8k per kilo)
• IDR 60k shuttle to airport
• IDR 130k bunk bed in a dorm room, shared toilet
• IDR 8k internet cafe
• IDR 50k haircut
• IDR 80k cultural performances
• IDR 130k standard drop-in yoga class

Indonesia Blogs by TheLoneRider

Jakarta, Java

1. A First-timer in Jakarta June 23-25, 2016

Bandung, Java

2. Visiting the White Crater (Kawa Putih) of Bandung Jun 28, 2016

Bogor, Java

3. Exploring Bogor, Indonesia Jun 25-27, 2016

UBUD, BALI

4. 21 Days of Abundance, Yoga and Friendship in Ubud June 30-July 21, 2016
5. Hatha Yoga with Andrea Paige at The Yoga Barn July 21, 2016
6. Roll and Release by Rusty Davis at Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio July 20, 2016
7. Kundalini Yoga with Ketut Bandiastra at Taman Hati Yoga Ashram July 20, 2016
8. Kundalini Meditative Movement with Sandeh at White Lotus Meditation Center July 19, 2016
9. Andrea Paige - Health Crusader and Yogini July 18, 2016
10. Power Yoga with Ni Made Murni at The Yoga Barn July 18, 2016
11. Vinyasa Yoga with Daniel Aaron at Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio July 17, 2016
12. Mass Cremation (Ngaben) in Ubud with Louisa July 16, 2016
13. Mysore Ashtanga with Laruga at Ubud Yoga Center July 15, 2016
14. Kalimasada at Yayasan Segara Giri July 14, 2016
15. Hiking Campuhan Ridge July 14, 2016
16. Vinyasa Flow with Nina at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio July 14, 2016
17. Laughter Yoga with Kadek Suambara at Ambar Ashram July 12, 2016
18. Dance til you Drop at Bollywood Night with Punnu Wasu July 11, 2016
19. Mayan Calendar Readings by Vasumi July 10, 2016
20. Yoga Pranala with Chiara at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio July 10, 2016
21. Visiting the Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) July 9, 2016
22. Pranawayu Yoga with I Ketut Bandiastra, S. Ag at Taman Hati Yoga Ashram July 7, 2016
23. Astrology Talk at The Yoga Barn July 6, 2016
24. Yoga with Sasha Lang at the Ubud Yoga House July 6, 2016
25. Ananda Mandala Meditation by Punnu Wasu at The Yoga Barn Jul 4/5, 2016
26. The Wild Monkeys of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary July 7, 2016

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