Kundalini Meditative Movement with Sandeh at White Lotus Meditation Center

GPS waypoint: 8°30'12.9"S 115°15'43.1"E

Location: JL. Kajeng 23, Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia

A Different Kind of Kundalini
It was a night of shaking, free-style dancing, meditation and sharing as Sandeh conducted her own style of Kundalini meditative movement on her roofdeck on a full moon.

Sandeh
Sandeh is probably in her 70s, still vibrant, clad in all white, blending seamlessly with her platinum blonde hair. I suspect, she is the White Lotus! With Italian descent, she claims to have been reborn in Punu, India where her awakening was ignited. Her pursuit of her dream...a meditation center to heal and open up the heart saw fulfillment when she drifted into Ubud, Bali. The rest is history.

White Lotus Meditation Center
Tucked inside the upper area of the trendy Jl Raya Ubud through a narrow pathway is this elegant Balinese white house - spacious interior allowing for air flow-through. This is the studio and residence of Sandeh, the high priestess of White Lotus Meditation Center (I just coined that up :)). The meditation is done on the 2nd level that opens up to what might look like a rooftop gazebo. That's where we gathered in a circle. Beside the 'gazebo' is an open roofdeck...great for a clothes line on a hot sunny day, but just as great to be dancing at night on a full moon with revelers cut from the same pursuit. The view of the surrounding neighborhood is quintessential Balinese...thatched rooftops fused into lush greenery.

Session
We gathered in a circle, seated on cushions, all 10 of us, mostly in their 30s (an older crowd than The Yoga Barn) as Sandeh explained what the night would be all about. The first 15 minutes was all about shaking the entire body while standing stationary on a spot. It is said to de-clutter and reboot the body. The next 15 minutes was free-style dancing, mostly with eyes closed as we moved around the space. It felt safe to just 'be' without being judged. What followed was seated meditation, then Savasana, lying down and letting go of the body. We came out of it and saw face-down cards arranged in a circle where we picked one of our choosing. I got one with a face up of "power". Others got "peace","clarity", "risk", etc. We were then asked to share how we related to our cards.

Power Card
I got the Power Card. After all the body shaking, the free-form dancing, introspective meditation and sharing, I felt the card I chose was fitting - not out of braggadocio or vanity, but because I maintain that for anyone to be the catalyst for all the positive changes they want to see within themselves, society at large and even on a global scale (like having a green planet), we all need to come from a position of strength. We need to empower ourselves reassured that everything we need for our own self-realization already resides within. And that has been a recurring theme for me the last few years. Power is a tool like fire. If you know what you're doing, it allows you to accomplish a lot. Misused, it can corrupt your soul.

Ending Thoughts
This meditative movement is a good refresher to regain perspective and get a sense of bearing on where we are, what's around us...and more importantly, the role we play.

Sandeh, thank you so much for making me a part of that circle.

ps - If you want me to participate and write about your yoga studio or your yoga practice, email me. For my complete yoga profile, you can visit this page: YOGA by Gigit

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