Bali Expat – Issue 25 – Wellness

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Karen Davis Ken Dinsmore Dan Gedal Leif Hope Seamus McElroy David Metcalf

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he words ‘wellness’ and ‘Bali’ are a match made in heaven.

With the exception of the holiday-makers that come to Bali to get blind-drunk, most people enjoy coming here to relax, unwind, and find spirituality in the culture, through yoga or meditation. Not to mention those in search of fresh air, for instance a city-dweller like myself who can’t walk down the street in Jakarta without fear of getting a respiratory disease. Festivals for the body and mind are getting bigger and better, as are marathons and triathlons.

Inspirational talks such as TEDx Ubud, which I had the pleasure of attending this year, are also growing and gaining in popularity, showing us that the mind, body and spirit together are considered sacred.

ife is about finding a balance, which is very possible on this island, whom many consider the best of both worlds, but the best place to find this balance is in Ubud.

Since that famous book, followed by that even more famous film, Ubud has become the destination for travellers searching for culture, tranquillity and spirituality. It’s no wonder that literary, meditation, yoga and inspirational festivals and gatherings are generally staged in Ubud. On my last trip, I was sad to see the loss of padi fields to villas and development becoming more and more apparent. It’s up to everyone who lives and breathes Ubud air to protect this culture and avoid over-exploitation. Get involved in local cultural events and ceremonies, help your community, buy locally and share your lives with others. Our resident ‘Faces of Bali’ columnist, David Metcalf, lives by these rules in Ubud and has gained the respect and trust of his banjar. We can all learn from this Auzzie expat.

Be well.

What Bali also has that is growing exponentially is a health food movement. Health food shops and vegetarian eateries are not few and far between anymore, which shows a certain evolution in people’s consciousness and attitudes towards food. Hopefully more people can start to stray from international fast food

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organic food

by Ketut Adi, products include: sundried coconut, raw cocoa beans, vanilla beans and powder, Virgin Coconut Oil, lemongrass tea, cloves and nutmeg, ginger tea. Alami sells at Ubud Organic Market 9 am-2 pm every Wednesday, Wednesday at Café Arma and on Saturdays at Pizza Bagus. Free home delivery service.

Awani Jl. Pantai Brawa 47, Tegalgundul, Tibubeneng Phone #1: +62-361-844 6406 Phone #2: 62-361-742 3324 E-mail: info@awani.com

Jams, jelly and marmalades in 255 g and 28 g jars made from locally grown fruits. Tropical Blossom Honey in 28-g and 1-kg glass jars.

Products are 100% natural with no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Available at Bali Deli, Coco Mart, Hardy's, Canggu Deli, Pause Cafe, Alun Alun.

Price list and more information available by email: sales@awani. com (Danti), yusie@awani.com (Yusie). Food service/hospitality establishments are eligible for business discount.

Bali Asli Lady Garden 11, Jl. Gunung Soputan, Denpasar Phone: 0361-483-994 Pupuan Office: 0362- 71306 E-mail: info@baliasli.com

Bali's Healthy Food Producers from to

by Leif Hope

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ur local food producers are island treasures.

Practicing sustainable agricultural techniques and using pure ingredients with no preservatives or genetically modified additives, Bali’s organic growers and producers of wholesome home-grown products are essential for promoting environmentally responsible consumption in Bali’s ever growing population. The "Big Food" and "Big Organic" corporations have not yet arrived on Bali, which means that products from small family farms are not in the premium price section of the supermarket. Together, they have proven that healthy cuisine does not have to taste like old tires.

Although accounting for only a small percentage of all foods sold, this select group has evolved in response to the lucrative and ever expanding consumer demand for healthy food. Here the focus is not only on food products but also on what niche each producer holds in this specialised but fast growing market.

Website: www.bali-asli.com

Aiona Bunutan Village, Karangasem Phone: 0338-161-730, E-mail: aiona_bali@hotmail.com Website: www.aionabali.com

Jams, mango paste, spices, pure herbal sea salt, homemade granola, Bali saur (grinded organic coconut with spices), organic cookies, kombucha mixed fruit drinks and aloe juices combined with different fruits. Aiona products are made from their own organically grown produce from crops planted and harvested according to the moon rhythms and Balinese holy days. They also run a vegetarian restaurant, guesthouse and offer holistic treatments, readings and spiritual advice.

Alami Yehembang Kauh, Jembrana Phone #1: 085-237-153-280 (Sayu) Phone #2: 081 8056 8882 (Ketut)E-mail: alambali@gmail.com

Organic agricultural produce grown by using traditional techniques on a one-hectare plantation in west Bali. Managed

Jams, jellies, marmalades, zesty chutneys, nut butters, honey, seasoned salts, Colloidal Silver.

Products made from 100% local fruits, spices and vegetables with no preservatives, colourings or artificial ingredients. Established in 1986, their processing plant is 9 km north of Cempaka Belimbing in the mountains of Pupuan in Tabanan. Jams and jellies are packed with more fruit than most commercial brands so that the sugar content is kept at a minimum, and are more reasonably priced than expensive imported items.

Bali Good Food Website www.baligoodfood.com

This restaurant group that includes Terazo, Batan Waru, Cinta Grill and Siam Sally has its own organic farm.

Bali Rungu Baturiti Phone: 081-338-721-705 (Gede Green) E-mail: balirungu@yahoo.com

Sells over 60 varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs to restaurants, hotels, bakeries and supermarkets. Produce grown on a “self-certified” 2.5-ha organic farm in the mountains of Tabanan using “green” manure, composting, mulching and crop rotation permaculture techniques.

For photos and additional information, check out Gede’s blog www.baliorganicproject.typepad. com. Tours Rp.150,000 per person (min. 2) or special price for groups.

Dharma Teas Jl. Drupadi 25 C, Sumerta Kelod, Denpasar Phone: 0361-255-475 E-mail: info@dharma-teas.com Website: www.dharma-teas.com

Selection of over 40 Premium loose leaf teas and herbal infusions imported from the major tea producing countries including Darjeeling from India, and Ti Kuan Yin, Lapsang Souchong and Jasmine from China. An active member of the Indonesian Tea Board’s campaign, they work closely with several top Indonesian gardens to improve the quality of product and the quality of life for Indonesia’s smallholder tea farmers.

Down To Earth Jl. Laksamana 99, Seminyak Phone #1: 0361-736-645 Phone #2: 0361-732-080 E-mail: downtoearthdibali@gmail.com Website: www.downtoearthbali.com

The same person who owns Zula owns this vegetarian restaurant, serving nutritious and well-balanced organic food. Wide variety of organic products and dry goods from chickpeas and sesame tahini to hummus and Maca Jahva (a natural alternative to coffee) and hand harvested organic sea salt available in many supermarkets and specialty stores around Kuta, Sanur and Seminyak. Also runs a food processing kitchen and vegetarian gourmet cooking school. Membership (Rp.1 million) qualifies you for a 10% discount for one year.

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Juice Ja Cafe Jl. Dewa Sita, Ubud Phone #1: 0361-971-056 Phone #2: 081-246-609-19 (Suzan), Phone #3: 081-337-868-848 (Ibu Rika)E-mail: sariapi@indo.net.id

Wheatgrass and seeds, dried fruit, juices, cold pressed coconut oil, vanilla, herbal teas, jams, homemade chutneys, salad dressings, kampungstyle Balinese rice cakes, handmade palm arak liqueurs, Bali-based organic coffees, cocoa products, vanilla beans and extract, dried snake fruit chips, organic raw chocolates, nut butters, carrot-spice cake and other baked goods. Whenever possible, owner Suzan Kohlik always tries to buy locally manufactured products over imported ones. Pricelist at jagajagat.bali@gmail.com. No sales through retailers. Wholesale discounts available.

truffles. Kue uses fresh ingredients, organic palm sugar, its own wild yeast starters, no additives, flavour enhancers or artificial leavens.

Sari Organik Their main restaurant in the hamlet of Abangan is at the end of a 10 minute walk off Ubud’s main road.

Phone #1: 0361 730-1839 Phone #2: 081-338-644-037 (Nila) Phone #: 081-238-663-10 (Agung)

Homemade juices, soy milk, kombucha teas, honey, jam, tofu, organic (chemical-free) vegetables and several varieties of rice grown on a model 0.40 ha family-size farm established in 2006. Oded and Nila actually run two businesses: the vegetable and rice growing and sales division and the post-harvest food processing and restaurant division with branches in Penestanan (near Ubud) and in Penelokan (Kintamani).

Kopi Bali Phone: 0361-720-589 Website: www.kopibali.com

The island's best known homegrown coffee producer and one of Indonesia's premier gourmet coffee roasters which cultivates high grade Robusta and Arabica beans in the highlands of Bali and other islands.

Using traditional processing methods, beans are pounded by hand to remove the dried husks and kept in a warehouse for a year to mature.

No artificial flavours or chemicals added. Sold in Bali’s grocery stores, supermarkets, or exclusively packaged for hotels and duty free shops.

Kue Jl. Raya Ubud (on Ubud’s main road near post office) Phone: 0361-975 249 E-mail: kuebakery@windowslive.com

This artisan bakery/cafe has been producing desserts and European style breads for nine years: 14 different breads daily (including wheat and gluten free), croissants, cakes, pies, tarts, 23 types of handcrafted chocolates and

TJ’s Mexican Restaurant Gang Poppies I/24, Kuta Phone: 0361-751-093 E-mail: sales@tjsbali.com Website: www.tjsbali.com

The only 100% locally produced range of Mexican foods in Indonesia: 6” fresh corn tortillas, 8” and 11” fresh flour tortillas, taco shells, cocktail party taco shells, corn tortilla chips, salsas and homemade granola made from the restaurant’s own recipes developed and refined in TJs’ kitchens for over 26 years. TJ’s uses as many organic ingredients as possible, 90% of which are locally grown, with no artificial additives or colourings added.

Verdure Phone: 0361-999-9372 E-mail: info@verdurebali.com Website: www.verdurebali.com

The first commercial supplier of wheatgrass products (fresh, instant and frozen) in Indonesia. ■

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the human body

PATTERNS OF HEALTH

The Lungs

by Kens Dinsmore

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he Balinese belief system is similar to the philosophical foundations of Chinese Medicine. According to the Balinese, the universe is divided into three realms; the realm of gods, the realm of earth, and the realm of man. The Balinese endeavour to maintain the harmony of these realms hence the role of rituals to nourish and appease. Only by adhering to the ritual rules of ceremonial behaviour may the inherent balance be kept between good and bad forces.

Likewise in Chinese Medicine the three realms are heaven, earth, and man, it is stated in the classics that an abundance of heavenly energies (yang) descended thus creating earth, and an abundance of earthly energies (yin) ascended thus creating man.

As in the Balinese belief system, how man balanced his lifestyle between heaven and earth had a direct impact on his wellbeing.

Chinese medicine is based upon the empirical laws of nature and the natural phenomena, TCM views humans as a microcosm of the universe that surrounds them, in other words man’s inner microcosm is a mirror image of the outer macrocosm (a difficult aspect to prove scientifically).

Humans, as all life forms, are seen as inseparable from nature. Humans represent the juncture between heaven and earth, a fusion of heavenly and earthly energies, sustained by the nourishment of earth and transformed by the power of heaven, hence humanity cannot be separated from nature.

In this issue the spiritual and physiological aspects of Lung function/health will be discussed.

Maintaining healthy lung

function is crucial for a long life.

The reason is the lungs are the masters of energy circulation. Its main physiological functions are: Dominating Qi (energy), Controlling Respiration.

Lungs dominate Qi by taking in clean air and exhaling dirty air, this constant exchange maintains all the bodies’ physiological processes; this is why health professionals recommend exercise programs to promote this function. The food we eat rises up as humours and mixes with the pure air we breathe aiding in blood viscosity then distributed (heart) around the body as oxygenated blood. If this process is strong, the voice will be strong, energy abundant, and the four limbs flexible. Because the lungs connect closely with the outside world through breath, the lungs are the first to be attacked by outside pathogens leading to lowered immunity, common colds, flus, and allergies.

Controlling, Distending and Dispersion.

Dispersion means to spread fluids and defensive Qi all over the body between the skin and muscles. This function ensures that defensive Qi is equally spread under the skin and performing its function of warming the skin and muscles, opening and closing skin pores and protecting the body from exterior pathogenic factors.

This is why during the early stages of a cold we feel hot or cold with sweating, fever, muscle aches and pains.

Descending means to send fluids downward to nourish the kidneys and bladder, this function can be seen as the lungs being like a lid on a cooking pot where the steam rises to the top and is filtered

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'one study indicated that people who ate five apples a week had better lung function than those that ate none.'

downward as pure fluid. When this function is weak, cough and breathlessness, with wheezing, may occur.

Regulating Water Passages This means the lungs help to regulate the pathways for the circulation and excretion of fluids, via kidney and bladder.

An imbalance in this area may cause oedema, fluid retention, or urinary type problems as the kidney and bladder connection is not properly nourished.

Control Skin and Hair This function is closely related to the above two. The lungs spread the fluids to the skin and hair, thus providing the skin and hair nourishment and moisture. This function helps to explain why people who suffer with asthma may also have eczema or dry type skin conditions. A health tip to save money on expensive moisturisers is to nourish the lung function (see below).

Lungs Spiritual/Emotional Aspects The spiritual aspect relates to the corporeal soul, the classics of Chinese medicine state that the corporeal soul resides in the lungs and is the most physical and material part of a human being’s soul. The corporeal soul is closely related to essence and it could be said to be a manifestation of the essence in the sphere of sensations and feelings. Essence is

the foundation for a healthy body and the corporeal soul makes for sharp and clear movements and sensations. Being related to the lungs, the corporeal soul is also closely linked to breathing. The ancient Greeks called the soul “wind or breath”. It can be stated that the breath of life manifests the corporeal soul. Hence when a baby is born and takes its first breath, with it arise feelings and sensations.

At the emotional level, the corporeal soul is directly affected by the emotions of sadness or grief which constrain its fluidity and obstructs its movement. Such emotions have a powerful and direct effect on breathing, hence the shallow breathing of someone in a state of sadness, or someone sobbing for breath when grief stricken. Long term sadness and grief can lead to the breath being constricted to the top of the lungs and long term can cause injury.

Dreams Chinese medicine states that when the lungs are in excess (not dispersing or distending properly), one dreams of weeping, worry and fear. When in deficiency (shallow breathing), one dreams of flying or being in battles of war. If lung Qi is strong then the strength, tone and clarity of the voice will be strong. When the lungs are healthy, they are compared to a bell, giving off a clear ringing sound which is the voice. If the lungs are weak, the voice will be low, and if the lungs are constrained by fluid or phlegm then the sound will be muffled.

Lung Nutrition The lungs are like a lid on a cooking pot. If the essence rising up is pure/nutritious then the lung’s function of mixing food essence with clean air will be

strong for the heart to circulate.

This is why the lungs are called the masters of energy. Leafy green vegetables and fruits nourish lungs; one study indicated that people who ate five apples a week had better lung function than those that ate none. It has also been shown that by consuming antioxidants in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprout etc., substantially reduces the risk of lung disease.

Lung Exercises Our life expectancy is directly related to lung health. If our lungs are not functioning at optimal levels in supplying the body with oxygenated blood, all metabolic processes become sluggish. An effective way to increase lung capacity is of course aerobic exercise, swimming, take up playing a wind instrument, or buying a lung capacity exerciser instrument from a medical supply store. Just ten to fifteen minutes a day will be enough to increase lung capacity health.

Clear Phlegm and Dampness The lungs loathe dampness and phlegm, which are often the source behind many lung problems. Chinese medicine sees diet and digestive weakness as a contributing factor to the production of damp phlegm accumulating in the lungs.

Start by reducing consumption of mucous forming fords like ice creams, dairy rich foods, processed foods, carbonated soft drinks and processed sugars.

These create internal dryness and the body compensates by producing phlegm, hence the saying “thirst disease” in diabetes.

Most of all, be mindful of your breathing. ■

Ken Dinsmore Ken Dinsmore has a Bachelor of Science degree (Australia) and specialises in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Ken is currently residing in Bali and can be contacted via email dinseys@gmail.com or by phone on 085857139015 for appointments.

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MARJAN AND HER HUSBAND, WAYAN SUKERTA

Marjan van Ravenzwaaij The Dutch founder of The Organic Farm Bali—a natural sanctuary of wellness in the heart of Balinese culture.

by Karen Davis

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he unspoiled paradise of Bali can be found at The Organic Farm Bali. Located at the foot of Mount Batukaru in a small Balinese village unspoiled by time and tourism, Marjan and her husband, Wayan Sukerta, have created a magical oasis of organic farming and cuisine where guests can immerse themselves in a way of life sustained by the spirit of nature and traditional living.

I feel like I am in Bali thirty years ago! When did you come to Bali?

I sold my business in Amsterdam eight years ago and came to Bali. I learned to surf and built a beachfront villa in Pantai Senseh.

I thought I had built my dream.

Then I met Wayan and we fell in love!

Tell me about Wayan.

He is amazing! He is from Pantai Senseh and also a surfer. He has many talents. He studied hospitality and management in Jakarta and has travelled the world. So now he is combining his knowledge of the West and tourism with his family roots of farming the land.

What brought you to this area of Bali?

Love brought me here. Wayan’s uncle had this land and when I finally came up here, I realized this is why I am in Bali; to live this simple pure life in nature, surrounded by beauty and love.

Nothing here is taken for granted.

You discover what is important in life; that we are all part of this living world and love is the force which makes all of us and all living things grow. I feel this power every day I am here.

How did your organic farm and homestay evolve?

This is a farming community.

The farmers here taught us that

growing food is about trusting nature and respecting all life forms. That means no chemicals and planting in good earth. As you see we have vegetable gardens but we also grow fruit trees and herbs throughout the land; pineapples and guavas and coconuts to name a few. The plants tell us what is best. Here in these vegetable patches are gooseberries, ginger, arugula, asparagus, onions, aloe vera, strawberries, mints and herbs such as piduk; a detoxing and cleansing herb. We have chefs from restaurants growing with us upon request so we experiment with new varieties and have learned to prepare unique and delicious foods. We take special requests from guests. Our guests can bring seeds from their home country and we will grow them for you or you can rent your own vegetable bed per month as the chefs do. This also helps to support the local farmers in our village and gives them the opportunity to have a stable monthly income. It also teaches them about new products and new marketing opportunities.

What is the biggest challenge here for farming organic?

The biggest challenge is water.

We are 800 meters above sea level which makes for cooler growing conditions, but also means there is a lot of water loss as it flows down. A friend from Holland came and donated a system so every house in the village has one water tap. The rest is carried from the natural springs. We offer nature’s best in western standards of accommodation. Besides growing organic produce we offer farm and wellness stays in our traditional pondoks. We want to support our local community so we may all benefit from eco tourism.

What is a typical day for a guest here at your homestay?

This is our private mountain bale, only accessible on foot. It is a seven

minute walk through farmland and bamboo forest, across the pure water stream and up the mountain! You are surrounded by true, uncultivated nature! This is a traditional bamboo building with western amenities such as electricity, a comfy bed, duvet and a western toilet. You can bathe as the locals do; all together at sunset in the crystal clear river or go to the natural hot springs or the cascading waterfalls. You can sleep under the stars by a bonfire and enjoy the views of natural foliage and rolling hills and valleys.

Breakfast may be served to you in bed watching the sun rise over Mount Agung. The other pondok has a view of the bamboo forest and the stream. Your morning coffee is locally grown beans. You can pick fruits and veggies and we will prepare them for you as you wish. With our experienced local guides and villagers you will enjoy the real traditional Bali as it all once was.

What are some of the alternative therapies and healings offered?

We offer an array of traditional therapies. These days it is common knowledge that most physical diseases appear in the physical body but its origins manifest in many other areas of our being. Local traditional healers are available here to help you understand how you may improve your overall health and target ailments you may be suffering from, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Guests are offered natural facials and massages, foot reflexology, yoga and meditation and energy healing. Special diets are catered to as are special needs.

It is therapeutic just being here where the silence of the modern world and the sounds of nature will nurture your spirit.

You and Wayan are founders of the organization named Organic Village. The village mayor is the president of this foundation. What problems is Organic village addressing?

There are so many challenges here. Wayan and I spoke to our neighbour and friend Dodi and discovered that marketing is the main problem for farmers in this village. They were totally dependent on middlemen for their produce and income. Worse though, farmers were forced to sell their land to pay off their debts. If this continues, their children will be forced to leave their families in search of work.

There is a lack of proper education and opportunities. We are trying to address these issues as best we can. It is so important to maintain the tradition and culture of this beautiful village while offering better opportunities to the youth.

We have to pay more respect to farmers and to what we eat. We should pay more for our local organics instead of buying what’s cheapest. Hotels and restaurants should support our local farmers instead of getting everything imported.

You have another project going on also—’I’m just a girl!’ program.

I am sure you are aware of the problems girls face in this culture. I am fortunate to have grown up in Holland without sex discrimination and maximum opportunities for education. I teach the girls English. We now have girls’ soccer and play on the field that was previously used exclusively by the boys. I want to empower them. We support their creative efforts to earn money by cooking and making things to sell. They are learning to be self sustaining. Right now they are setting up the speakers they bought so they can dance. The dances you are about to see are choreographed to modern music and have a Balinese influence. ■ *** I am so impressed by the work you are doing here and the way you have chosen to live. Thank you Marjan and Wayan for introducing me to this timeless place of well being.

The Organic Farm Bali: www.theorganicfarmbali.com

Karen Davis Chilean born American,Karen Davis is a journalist,artist and art therapist. Formerly a NYC fashion designer, she has been coming to Bali since 1979 and now resides here.

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FIRST TIME IN JAKARTA!

Wayan Sunarda The Female Gamelan Player

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Wayan started learning the gamelan ten years ago. From a very young age, she remembers the sound of the instrument as both of her parents played. Learning the Gamelan requires a dedication of time and patience. It takes about a year to be able to play the Gamelan competently. Wayan had to practice twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays for two hours from 8–10 pm, on top of her work commitments, ceremonial responsibilities and mothering duties.

“Female Gamelan playing has had a revival in many of the villages”, Wayan explained. “It is now more popular than ever.” Wayan wishes she had more opportunities to play.

“I only get to play three or four times a year during Odalan (temple anniversary ceremonies) in the

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ayan is one of twentyfive ladies in her Banjar (small village/ neighbourhood) who plays the Gamelan in an all-female gamelan orchestra. A gamelan is a traditional musical ensemble featuring several instruments including metallophones, xylophones, drums, gongs, bamboo flutes, bowed and plucked strings and often, a vocalist.

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She is trained to perform nine different songs which all have various meanings. The eldest lady in her group is in her 70’s which is very inspirational as Wayan hopes to be playing for the rest of her life. She gets great comfort from performing and feels very connected to the Gods when she is playing at the temple. She can sometimes enter a meditative state when the connection is very strong.

Her 12-year-old daughter, Onik, is a part-time Gamelan player and dancer but is more serious at this stage of her life with her commitment to dance.

She is a very talented dancer and Wayan is very happy about that.

The ladies in the Gamelan group recently purchased new Balinese performance costumes. They each put aside Rp.50,000 (USD$5) a month for a couple of years to raise the money.

Wayan plays for the Gods, with intensity and passion. Witnessing Wayan performing recently and hearing her story, I could see the passion and commitment in her eyes and I am sure at that moment she was communicating with the Gods. ■

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ReAct

His mind was tired from too little sleep, his head itchy with a stomach that was groaning from barely enough to eat. As far as his home was concerned, he was just a number.

by Dan Gedal

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his can be a common description of many youths in Indonesia’s orphanages and childcare institutions. And from this, we see how wellness can be a relative term. For many of us, achieving a state of wellness can be met through a soothing spa session or a morning of yoga along the beach. We are fortunate to have the ‘basics’ covered. But when the basics are barely met, it is difficult to reach the next levels of development: learning retention, confidence, and pride in one’s self.

Indonesia has around 8,000 childcare institutions, housing up to 500,000 children, 85% of whom have at least one living parent who cannot care for them. This is NOT the child’s fault, yet they bear the brunt of these circumstances.

Many of these institutions are privately owned/operated and do not necessarily come under any type of government supervision or monitoring. The task of parenting these children falls, therefore, primarily to caregivers, who are often overworked, underpaid and virtually untrained. As a result,

many institutionalised children in Indonesia have received inadequate care preventing them from developing well (emotionally and physically) or eventually contributing to their society near their full potential.

This is where ReAct comes in, to work with the caregivers and children in these institutions.

ReAct’s unique angle is to provide training and mentoring to caregivers and social workers in childcare institutions and orphanages. In doing so, ReAct impacts three categories of stakeholders: children, caregivers and parents. This helps caregivers build the confidence, skills and knowledge (good nutrition and first aid, for example) to provide better care to institutionalised children. The children in turn, exude greater confidence and are seen to be empowered to eventually punch above their circumstances.

Most recently, ReAct hosted more than 140 caregivers from across Bali’s orphanages for a two-day training event to cover many

'Indonesia has around 8,000 childcare institutions, housing up to 500,000 children, 85% of whom have at least one living parent who cannot care for them.' hard and soft skills required for effective care. This covered topics such as how to instil a growth mindset into the kids and how to properly recognise and deal with attachment and bonding disorders experienced when being separated from or losing their families. Some of the caregivers attended these workshops in the past, and it was moving to see how their confidence grew from their previous training.

This training was followed, on the third day, by a Career Fair for 250 youths who will soon graduate from high school and be required to leave their orphanages. Although this might sound like a recipe for a chaotic and pandemonium-filled day, it was in fact delightful to see how well behaved and attentive they were, despite some rising as early as 4 am to travel all the way to Sanur. They were broken into smaller groups that rotated amongst 15 professionals (hotel manager, teacher, musician, nurse, police officer, photographer, etc.) who shared insights into their respective professions, the training required, and potential apprenticeships/internships. Then, interspersed within these rotations were skills-building sessions covering resume/CV preparation, how to search for a job, preparing one’s self (grooming and appearance), preparing for the initial interview and more.

It was truly inspiring to see their individual desires and attraction to certain professions. At the very end of the day, the kids were allowed to visit (or re-visit) their favourite professional.

When all the groups settled down there was only one young girl who chose to re-visit the Lawyer. She asked such serious, sincere and in-depth questions of this professional that we all wondered afterwards if fast forwarding 10 years from now, would we see her working within the legal profession?

Only time and attention to good care will tell….

ReAct is proud to be celebrating its 10year anniversary in 2013. To support or get involved with ReAct’s initiatives in Bali and in other parts of Indonesia, contact Dan Gedal at dan.gedal@ careinaction.asia ■

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success stories

KADEK DWI ANGGAYANI

A Modern-Day Balinese Heroine

by Seamus McElroy

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wi, the second of six children brought up in Singaraja, who is today studying for a degree in International Hospitality Management at Stenden University’s Bali campus, is the second Balinese student to do so at this prestigious University on a full scholarship worth Euro 26,000. And Dwi deserves to have been chosen to be in this pole position as a role model for other Balinese and Indonesian kids who aspire to get on in life.

Dewi Sri, Bali and Java’s rice Goddess, is an important and popular divinity who overcame difficulties on earth by being transformed first into rice and then into a snake to eat the vermin which devoured the rice; in Balinese religious life she controls the abundance of the rice harvest. She is revered to this day by all of Bali’s rice farmers who hold ceremonies to her in their rice fields.

Dwi’s father, a rice farmer himself, named her well. As with Dewi Sri, his daughter’s path on this earth has not been an easy one. Indeed, it has all the elements of a classic Ramayana-like fable where good battles evil and wins out. Hers is an inspirational story. To all those who know her well, this twentyone year-old is a modern-day Balinese heroine.

Dwi’s full name is Kadek Dwi Anggayani, born 21 January 1992.

Dwi’s father died of lung cancer when she was fourteen. He was typical of many Balinese men of low status; a very quiet, private man. But there was real passion and resolve in his heart. Though poor himself, he studied at night at the local University trying to better himself—somewhat unusual at that time. Dwi’s first memory of her father is of them watching the classic Ramayana drama on TV together, and of him explaining the meaning of this epic story to her. She says of her father, “He was a very good dad. He never finished University himself, but he saw education as a way for his children to succeed in their own lives.”

The day before he died, fourteen year old Dwi gave her ailing father a therapeutic massage in his hospital bed. “I knew he would

die soon. I just had a feeling. His eyes were very yellow. His soul had already gone.”

She shows great care and respect to all around her. In her final year, she was elected International Student Captain and achieved fantastic academic results.”

He died the next day.

The family fell on really hard times after his death. Dwi’s mum makes kebayas, a very traditional job, but with six hungry mouths to feed, it was never enough. Her uncles and aunts piled in with advice, but this was no help and school fees were not getting paid.

One afternoon, Dwi’s mother took all six children to a free health clinic for a check-up and any treatment needed. It was being held for just a couple of hours in their village by visiting Bali Kids clinic. Once there, she heard of the opportunity for a child from the village to be adopted by the Bali Kids Foundation. Dwi’s mum said, “Maybe this is a chance for you.”

Dwi wrote a letter of application and handed it to Ibu Yayuk Kanti, a Director of Bali Kids, and, after a long process, was accepted and moved to Denpasar with her siblings. This was a huge relief for Dwi’s mother.

Dwi lived at Bali Kids for the next three years, going to a tourismfocused High School nearby, looking after her younger siblings, and occasionally talking to her mum on a borrowed mobile phone.

Her life changed once again when Brenton Whittaker, the Australian Director of Bali Kids, secured this bright 17-year-old the chance to complete an Australian high school education at Mater Christi College, Melbourne. She applied and was accepted by the Principal of the College, Mary Fitz-gerald, who was providing the educational scholarship, and an Australian family, Emma and Paul Davies, who took her into their home and took great care of her. Armed with a brand new passport and student visa, she boarded a flight to Melbourne in 2009, where she stayed until graduating last December.

Emma Davies said of her last week, “Dwi overcame many challenges— moving to a new country, learning a new language. She has the Nike “Can do” attitude: when facing something new she always says ‘I will try.’ She is a natural leader.

Dwi loves Australia and would have loved to have stayed on studying there.

More than a year before graduating, she looked around to find a University or College where she could continue her studies to earn a degree in hospitality management. She came across Stenden University, which had opened a new campus in Bali, not 100 metres from her old school of SMK Parawisata Triatma Jaya, in Dalung village, on the western suburbs of Denpasar.

She applied and Stenden offered her a 100% scholarship after realizing they had a truly exceptional candidate in Dwi. Ringing in her head at the moment she got the news were the words she had spoken to her relatives back in Singaraja, who had done little to help Dwi’s family after her father’s death: “Just watch me, one day I will be a success.”

Her dream now is to complete her course and work as a trainee manager at one of the large multinational hotel chains such as Starwood Group, being chatty with guests in Paris or New Zealand, “so I can see the Middle Earth where the Hobbit was filmed.” Then she stops herself, “I cannot look too far into the future. I have to be realistic and take care of the present.”

For her, this means passing all her exams at Stenden and also securing funding for her compulsory third year in Holland at Stenden’s main campus before taking on an internship in her final fourth year back in Bali.

As she still needs to secure funding of about Euro 6,500 to support her with accommodation and living expenses during her third year in Holland, if there is a kind soul or two reading this willing to help this amazing girl, please contact Maureen (General Manager) or Mark (Academic Coordinator) at Stenden University’s Bali campus (tel: 0361 412970 or e-mail: info@stendenbali. com).

Applications for scholarships (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) are welcomed each year by Stenden University Bali from outstanding Indonesian candidates.

Apply before this year’s deadline of 21st June, 2013 for next academic year and give your life a bit of Bali magic, too! ■

Seamus McElroy Seamus McElroy is an environmental consultant and university lecturer based in Bali.

CAPTIONS (FROM TOP TO BOTTOM): • Standing beside mum, Dwi with twin sisters and two younger brothers, happy together at home ahead of her own epic life-changing journey to Australia in 2009.

• Dwi, brother Komang and twin sisters Luh and Made, dressed up before heading to the local temple.

• Luh and Made, Dwi’s delightful younger twin sisters, at the local temple.

• Dwi’s family at Besakih, Bali’s mother temple, where Hindu rice farmers and young brides-to-be flock to worship goddess Dewi Sri, earlier this year.

• Dwi, third from left, with some of her Stenden University 2013 year 1 International Hospitality Management class mates.

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What Would You Do?

by Eamonn Sadler

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was on my way out of my apartment one night in 2003 when I suddenly heard my daughter’s nanny start screaming. The noise was coming from my daughter’s bedroom, which was odd because I had just left there after kissing my soundly-sleeping two-and-a-half-yearold daughter goodbye. I ran back to the room to find the hysterical nanny cradling my daughter in her arms.

She looked at me with a wide-eyed, helpless and desperate expression that I hadn’t seen since I retired from the fire and rescue service. This clearly wasn’t a drill.

I could see that my daughter’s eyes had rolled back in her head, she was foaming at the mouth and her arms and legs were completely rigid – obviously in the throes of a seizure of some kind. I took her from the nanny and laid her on the bed. She had stopped breathing, her lips, earlobes

and fingernails were cyanosed (turned a bluish colour due to a lack of oxygen in the blood) and she was shaking and convulsing violently. Her pulse was still there although it was very weak and very fast. I had to make sure she hadn’t swallowed her tongue before I could start resuscitation, so I opened her mouth gently and looked inside.

I couldn’t see clearly so I put my little finger in her mouth to investigate. As I was probing she clamped her jaw down hard on my finger right on the knuckle and I literally could not get it out.

This was a serious problem because I needed to breathe for her as soon as I could and that wouldn’t be possible with my finger stuck in her mouth.

I had no choice but to force her jaws apart like I was trying to get my shoe back from a rabid dog.

Once my mangled finger was out, I pulled her to the edge of the bed and positioned her with her head over the

edge so that I could tilt her head back and open her airway. I placed my mouth over her nose and mouth and my left hand on her chest, then gently inflated her lungs until I felt her chest rise, then released and repeated several times until her body started to relax a little and her lips, earlobes and fingernails started to turn pink again.

I took her pulse again and it was much stronger and slowing down nicely.

Eventually the life came back to her eyes, her limbs loosened up and she started trying to pull herself up into a sitting position. I encouraged her softly to stay lying down for a while because I had no clue what I was dealing with. I smiled at her in relief as she slowly returned to normal and she smiled back at me broadly as if we were playing some strange new father/ daughter game. Then some internal primeval mechanism kicked in telling her that something was not right and she started screaming and wailing at

the top of her lungs. It was the best sound I had ever heard.

I took her to the emergency room to get her checked over and they told me that what she had experienced was a “simple febrile seizure”, believed to be caused by a sudden and rapid rise in body temperature associated with an infection of some kind. Sure enough she did have an ear infection, so after a full medical checkup just to be certain (and after cleaning up the now extremely painful wound on my little finger) we went home and I hit Google. The doctor’s diagnosis was a good one according to all the information I could find, so I started to worry a little bit less. Apparently there is a small risk of a recurrence but generally most children grow out of them by the age of six. I think my daughter did have one more much milder seizure about six months later —either that or she was busy filling

her nappy.

Apparently simple febrile seizures are quite common and nothing to worry about. All you need to do is keep the child cool and wait for it to stop. Yeah right. I defy any father out there to tell me he could see his child in that condition and say, “Ah she’ll be alright”, and go back to his newspaper.

If you have young children, Google “febrile seizure” and learn everything you can. Then you won’t come close to a heart attack when you see one or burst into tears the first time you’re alone afterwards like I did. If you don’t know mouth to mouth resuscitation or CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) or any kind of first aid go to www.medic-one.org and sign up for a course. You might just save a life (even if it turns out afterwards you didn’t really need to).

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Festivals

Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken will be hosting this fantastic photo workshop that will concentrate on the stunning landscapes, history and ancient temples of Central Java.

There will be many highlights including learning about night photography as we have gained special permission to photograph Borobudur the world’s largest Buddhist temple at night.

BII Maybank Bali Marathon (BMBM) is an annual road race event held in Bali.

The race will feature a combination of flat road and rolling hills. Runners will experience Balinese natural life and traditional art performance along the course.

Join us as we discover this ancient site and watch the splendour of nature and the wonderful creation of mankind blend into an exhilarating experience you will never forget.

RACE CATEGORY Full Marathon Half Marathon 10K Children's Sprint

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Registration can be made through internet and walk in registration.

Registration fee can be seen in the Registration Fee section. Venue for walk-in registration is available in Registration Fee section of our website

Sports Bali International Choir Festival Sat, 20 Jul 2013–Fri, 26 Jul 2013 Location: Bali The second BICF-2013 is scheduled for 20–26 July 2013.

July 20–23: Bali Symposium 2013 July 20–23: Bali Singing Festival 2013, Singer and Orchestra. Project: Hymn of Praise from Felix Mendelssohn.

July 22–25: Bali International Choir Competition July 23–26: Bali International Choir Championship Event Package BS 2013 For individual participants or groups who want to participate in Bali Symposium 2013, the committee provides Event Packages WITHOUT accommodation, and local transportation for USD 170,- per person.

This package includes Participation fee : Participation Fee BS-2013.

Goody Bag : BS 2013 KIT T-Shirt : 1 per person. * Please see the size of t-shirts according to cm on the application form. The committee does not guarantee the availability of the requested size if the request is sent after 30th April.

Meals: 6 meals; 3x Lunch and 3x Dinner. * The committee will not provide meal on the arrival day due consideration for participant comfort on flight delaya, schedule changes, etc.

Free Entrance: Opening Concert.

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music. While it once was a haven for scruffy backpackers, cosmic seekers, artists and bohemians, Ubud is now a hot spot for literati, glitterati, art collectors and connoisseurs. Famous names walk its busy sidewalks every day. Elegant five star hotels and sprawling mansions now stand on its outskirts, overlooking the most prized views in Bali. Nonetheless, Ubud is still popular with backpackers, mystics and all the finest fringe elements of global society. Ubud is not "ruined".

Its character is too strong to be destroyed. It still draws people who add something; people who are actively involved in art, nature, anthropology, music, dance, architecture, environmentalism, "alternative modalities," and more.

Ticket Price: 2 days Pass : IDR 350.000 Daily Pass : IDR 200.000 Early Bird tickets available from Feb 1, 2013 to May 31, 2013 1 Day : IDR 150.000 Package : IDR 300.000 Tour Package : All Packages price based per person (2 persons minimum, twin or double share) Packages include : 1. 2 nights accommodation 2. 2 days pass ticket festival 3. Daily breakfast at hotel 4. Check in/out from airport to hotel to airport 5. shuttle transport from hotel to venue More info about ticket & tour packages : info@ubudvillagejazzfestival.com www.ubudvillagejazzfestival.com

What you get?

All participants will get running shirts and souvenirs from sponsors.

All finishers will get finisher medal.

All full-marathon finishers will get finisher shirts.

RACE KIT COLLECTION Successful participants must collect their race bib number, clothes, timing chips and souvenirs ("Race Kit"), in person or via an authorized person, by presenting the copy of Official Receipt and identity card (as stated in the official receipt), and letter of authorization (if collected by an authorized person).

Biznet Bali International Triathlon Sunday, 23 June 2013 Venue: Bali Olympic Distance Race 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Sprint Distance Triathlon 500m swim, 20km bike, 5km run Team relay for 2-3 athletes 5km Fun Run Pre Race Bike Tour with Balinese Bike Blessing Race day party on the beach Welcome cocktail Party Carbo-Loading Dinner Post-race Sunset Cocktail gathering at Ayana Resort and Spa Games and lucky draws Contact Information: Phone: +62 361 286 283 Email: info@balitriathlon.com Website: www.balitriathlon.com

Workshops

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Ubud Village Jazz Festival Fri, 09 Aug 2013–Sat, 10 Aug 2013 Arma Museum Ubud Ubud is a remarkable town in the middle of the island of Bali, Indonesia. For more than a century, it has been the island's preeminent centre for fine arts, dance and

Indonesian Photo Tours Spirit Of Java—Photography Workshop by David Metcalf Photography Fri, 09 Aug 2013–Fri, 16 Aug 2013 Location: Java

RACE DAY Sunday, 16 June 2013

BII Maybank Bali Marathon 2013 Sunday, 16 June 2013 Venue: Bali

Schedule for the race kit collection is as follows: Friday, 14 June 2013 (2 PM–8 PM) Saturday, 15 June 2013 (9 AM–8PM) Information on the venue for the race kit collection will be available by the end of March 2013.

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Billabong: 6 Star Asc Event in Bali Thu, 04 Jul 2013 - Sun, 07 Jul 2013 Venue: Balangan—Bali

definitely poses healthy competition amongst us athletes.

A prize purse of over 70,000,000 IDR is on the line. And surfers from all over Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, China and Japan and Indonesia) will be competing in this inaugural event.

The 2013 Billabong Life’s Better in Boardshorts Surf Event is an open competition, and will play an active part in paving the way for the development and professionalism in Asian Pro surfing.

ASC members will have priority seeding in the event, but early registrants will have their names at the top of the list for entry. Entries are available at: www. asiansurfingtour.com For more information, please contact: Nadia.Anderson@gsmindo.com

Arts & Exhibitions

Being Happy is Simple Sat, 29 Jun 2013 - Mon, 29 Jul 2013 Place: Kendra Gallery Farid Stevy Asta solo exhibitrion is entitled “Bahagia Itu Sederhana”/Being Happy is simple. The complicated situation, full of repression sometimes entails simple conclusion but giving freedom. That was at least in Farid Stevy Asta when he appears hashag #bahagiaitusederhana (being happy is simple) in the social media. Farid writes about hastag at twitter after passing certain moment in his social association and found a mantra that can give him freedom: “being happy is simple”. The mantra that is given life through modern communication technology moves fast and beyond various gaps, social layers, problems of life and at the same time gives birth to various creative works.

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Special Event

In conjunction with the Asian Surfing Championships (ASC), Billabong is proud to announce that it will be hosting a 6 Star ASC event at Balangan Beach, Pecatu, Bali, from 4–7 July 2013.

Set against a beautiful beach backdrop, Balangan is highly regarded by surfers for its long breaking left handed waves.

The event titled after Billabong’s key global campaign, Better in Boardshorts, is a surf event that has been conceived to not just bring Asia’s best surfers together, but also beach lovers to have a good time.

Current Indonesian, and Asian Surfing Champion, Raditya Rondi says "I think it's so cool Billabong is back on the tour and hosting a contest in Balangan - it's really one of the best left hand waves in Bali!" He adds, "I’m really excited to see how the ASC will grow this year. It’s a step-up for the Asian surf scene, and

Ombak Bali Surf Film Festival 2013 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 - Sat, 29 Jun 2013 Location: La Plancha, Seminyak E-mail: info@ombakbali.com Website: www.ombakbali.com

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First come first serve. Some exclusive villa already there.

For sale: want to sell my resort. Bali- 25are freehold beachfront- 5 bungalows/beach/ surf/yoga resort-ez to get to- perfect for surfers and yoga health.restaurant, has all docs and amenities-NEED TO SELL TODAY $299,000usd.081 2465 14976 or e-mail: islandsurftours@yahoo.com For sale: want to sell my resort. 77are freehold beachfront villa/beach/surf resort Sumbawa-ez to get to- perfect for surfers and yoga health. sleeps 16, has all docs and amenities-NEED TO SELL TODAY $499,000usd.081 2465 14976 or e-mail: islandsurftours@yahoo.com NEW! 2Bedroom villa for rent (yearly to long term) suite bathroom, private pool, AC, kitchen, garage, garden, hot water, Jl. Sekarsari, (Sanur area) Rp.100million/ year, Call: 081999889002 or email for info: fajar_antonius@yahoo.com

Two bicycles hardly used. Polygon Racer with Revoshift 7 gears. Great to keep fit and see the countryside. Just 1.2 million rups or nearest offer for both. Call 08161622332 or email imelda@salajan.com For Sale; 7mm two piece ‘longjohn’ wetsuit.

Colour red. Size 14. Like new. 0819 9949 4232.

For sale: excellent ACE HARDWARE Krisbow Generator, 2.5 years old, 5.5kva, gasoline, great working condition- had to upgrade to bigger watt in my villa so had to buy bigger generator. 5.2mil rp or best offer.

Phone : 081 338 732 993 e-mail: jimtak43@ yahoo.com

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Contact Paul Beale: Mobile: +62 816 137 0663 Office: +62 21 522 0990 E-mail: paulbeale@gms-financial.com

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