Bali Sacred Spirit

September 8 to September 21, 2012

Who Is Organizing The Journey?
Tour Leader
Tom Margrave was co-founder of Sedona Soul Adventures and is currently living in Bali as he develops Bali Soul Adventures as a sister organization. In addition to helping to orchestrate thousands of spiritual retreats in the last several years, Tom has helped lead scores of spiritual seekers and adventurers on trips to the pyramids, temples and tombs of ancient Egypt as well as to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the Sacred Valley in Peru. A firm believer in the adage that “travel broadens the mind and feeds the Soul,” Tom has made pilgrimages to sacred sites around the world from the cathedrals of Italy to Chichen Itza in the Yucatan; from Notre Dame in Paris to Paha Sapa (the Black Hills) in South Dakota. Tom never ceases to be amazed at the delightful beauty of Bali, the warmth and spirituality of its gentle people and the depth and subtlety of the heart opening experiences he’s blessed with there.

Our Bali Guide
Cokorda Istri Ratih Iryani
Cok Ratih (pronounced choe rahtee) was born into the royal family of Peliatan, one of the eight former kingdoms of Bali, and her grandfather was the last king before Bali became part of Indonesia. Though the political power of the kingdom was abolished after the war, Ratih is still recognized as a princess both socially and culturally. A deeply spiritual person and an accomplished dancer, Ratih has performed traditional Balinese dance around the world and has won many awards. Ratih is a respected cultural ambassador, and under her direction, visitors will be invited into the inner sanctums of temples usually off limits to westerners and guided into deeper connection with authentic Balinese traditions, including participation in Balinese sacred ritual and ceremony. Ratih shares her personal life experiences openly, giving visitors an insiders look at the Balinese world view. For many tour members, getting to know Ratih is one the highlights of the journey.