Mindful Relaxation
Workshop
2 February 2025
Bali, Ubud
Experience deep relaxation and learn to apply stress relief techniques in your daily life.
Bali, Ubud
Experience deep relaxation and learn to apply stress relief techniques in your daily life.
This workshop explores the science of relaxation, revealing its powerful effects on your body and mind. Learn practical techniques to reduce stress, enhance focus, and cultivate a lasting sense of calm in your daily life.
Workshop Program
This is a full-day workshop
with a meal break in the middle.
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
We'll explore the following tools to manage stress and promote relaxation:
with a meal break in the middle.
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
We'll explore the following tools to manage stress and promote relaxation:
- Tea Meditation
- Feldenkrais ®Perform gentle movements with mindful attention to improve body awareness and promote functional movement.
Read more - NoWay ProjectRest from your sense of self-identity by letting go of expectations and simply experiencing the present moment without analysis.
Read more - Yoga Nidra
- Lecture “Science of Relaxation”
- Open DialogEngage in open conversation to explore and share insights on relaxation techniques and stress management.
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Tea Meditation
Tea is a wonderful plant. When made right, it can boost your energy, clear your mind, lift your spirits, and calm you down. Tea is like medicine - it heals and opens your heart.
Forget your worries and sit with the tea for a while. With each bowl, you'll see how things change and get easier. Life flows everywhere - right here, right now!
Forget your worries and sit with the tea for a while. With each bowl, you'll see how things change and get easier. Life flows everywhere - right here, right now!
Feldenkrais
The Feldenkrais Method is a unique movement-based approach that uses gentle, mindful exercises to improve awareness and connection to one's body.
By focusing on how you move rather than how much you move, it helps release habitual body tension, rewire movement patterns, and enhance overall ease and functionality.
By focusing on how you move rather than how much you move, it helps release habitual body tension, rewire movement patterns, and enhance overall ease and functionality.
Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided meditation practice that induces deep relaxation and conscious awareness in a state between wakefulness and sleep. It helps reduce stress, improve sleep quality, and promote overall well-being by systematically relaxing the body and mind.
Practitioners lie down and follow the instructor's voice, which leads them through body scans, breathing exercises, and visualizations.
Practitioners lie down and follow the instructor's voice, which leads them through body scans, breathing exercises, and visualizations.
Science of Relaxation
This lecture explores the neuroscience and physiology of stress and relaxation, delving into how the brain and body respond to stressors and the mechanisms of relaxation.
By understanding these processes, we can better manage stress and apply evidence-based strategies for enhancing resilience and well-being in daily life.
By understanding these processes, we can better manage stress and apply evidence-based strategies for enhancing resilience and well-being in daily life.
NoWay Project
The NoWay Project explores the essence of the 'I am' feeling and its connection to the sense of separation from life, people, and objects. It offers conversational discussions and practical approaches, including meditations and authentic movements, to help participants experience deep relaxation and rest from rigid self-identity.
The project aims to foster a direct, experiential understanding of these concepts, promoting a more fluid and connected sense of self.
Open dialog
Engage in an open conversation to explore various relaxation techniques and stress management strategies. Share your personal insights and experiences while learning from others in a supportive environment.
This collaborative approach can help you discover new methods to enhance your well-being and manage stress effectively.
This collaborative approach can help you discover new methods to enhance your well-being and manage stress effectively.
What benefits can you gain from this workshop?
The NoWay Project explores the essence of the 'I am' feeling and its connection to the sense of separation from life, people, and objects. It offers conversational discussions and practical approaches, including meditations and authentic movements, to help participants experience deep relaxation and rest from rigid self-identity.
The project aims to foster a direct, experiential understanding of these concepts, promoting a more fluid and connected sense of self.
The project aims to foster a direct, experiential understanding of these concepts, promoting a more fluid and connected sense of self.
NoWay Project
Deep relaxation
Helping to reduce tension and promote restful states, leading to a calmer mind and body.
Stress management
Learning practical tools and techniques to manage stress and cultivate calm.
Emotional balance
Through guided reflections and sharing, participants can process and release emotional tension.
Improved focus and clarity
As a result of meditation and relaxation practices that help clear mental clutter.
Rest from self-identity
Experiencing freedom from rigid self-concepts, fostering greater clarity and a sense of presence.
Enhanced body awareness
Through mindful movement and practices that connect the body and mind.
Hi everyone!
Right now, my life is filled with a variety of activities, and it's even hard to decide where to start. But I'll try 😊
Tea Ceremony and Meditation
For 10 years, I have been practicing tea ceremonies, and for the last 4 years, I've been engaged in tea meditation, which has become an integral part of my life. This practice has radically changed my life and helped me establish a deep connection with myself. Now, I share tea meditation with others and always enjoy watching them open up and return to themselves during this practice.
Tea Hikes
For 8 years, I have been organizing tea hikes in the mountains, combining my love for nature, the mountains, and tea ceremonies. In these hikes, we don't aim to conquer peaks but rather be present in the process, observing our feelings, thoughts, and the life around us. The tea ceremony brings a meditative aspect, making the hikes a path to self-discovery.
Contact Improvisation
Three years ago, I started practicing contact improvisation – an intuitive dance in free form, where people can dance solo or in contact with others. For me, it became an amazing practice for self-exploration, helping me reconnect with myself, learn to express myself, and explore interactions with a partner. Now, I share this practice by organizing weekly dance jams.
NoWay Project
For half a year, I practiced Butoh – a Japanese contemporary dance – which, along with meditations, inspired me to create my NoWay project. In this project, I explore the flexibility of our self-awareness, delving into deep questions like "Who am I?" through movement and dance. This allows us to touch answers through direct experience and self-expression. The NoWay practice has a profound effect on our everyday life, expanding the horizons of perception and bringing a sense of ease and freedom of being.
Individual Sessions
I conduct individual sessions both offline and online, where we can experience joint meditation and discuss you and your life.
If you want to learn more about tea meditation, you can take my course at the link:
Link
To organize tea hikes, contact improvisation jams, NoWay project sessions, and individual meditations, please contact me using the links below:
Right now, my life is filled with a variety of activities, and it's even hard to decide where to start. But I'll try 😊
Tea Ceremony and Meditation
For 10 years, I have been practicing tea ceremonies, and for the last 4 years, I've been engaged in tea meditation, which has become an integral part of my life. This practice has radically changed my life and helped me establish a deep connection with myself. Now, I share tea meditation with others and always enjoy watching them open up and return to themselves during this practice.
Tea Hikes
For 8 years, I have been organizing tea hikes in the mountains, combining my love for nature, the mountains, and tea ceremonies. In these hikes, we don't aim to conquer peaks but rather be present in the process, observing our feelings, thoughts, and the life around us. The tea ceremony brings a meditative aspect, making the hikes a path to self-discovery.
Contact Improvisation
Three years ago, I started practicing contact improvisation – an intuitive dance in free form, where people can dance solo or in contact with others. For me, it became an amazing practice for self-exploration, helping me reconnect with myself, learn to express myself, and explore interactions with a partner. Now, I share this practice by organizing weekly dance jams.
NoWay Project
For half a year, I practiced Butoh – a Japanese contemporary dance – which, along with meditations, inspired me to create my NoWay project. In this project, I explore the flexibility of our self-awareness, delving into deep questions like "Who am I?" through movement and dance. This allows us to touch answers through direct experience and self-expression. The NoWay practice has a profound effect on our everyday life, expanding the horizons of perception and bringing a sense of ease and freedom of being.
Individual Sessions
I conduct individual sessions both offline and online, where we can experience joint meditation and discuss you and your life.
If you want to learn more about tea meditation, you can take my course at the link:
Link
To organize tea hikes, contact improvisation jams, NoWay project sessions, and individual meditations, please contact me using the links below:
About Sergei
A Journey Through Neuroscience and Cognitive Science
My fascination with the human mind began in the realm of neuroscience and cognitive science research. After earning my PhD from New York University, I dedicated my studies to understanding the cognitive algorithms behind our subjective experiences—how curiosity, attention, and choice shape the way we perceive and interact with the world. This deep exploration of the mind laid the foundation for my journey to Bali, where I’ve turned my focus to an equally profound frontier: the interplay between mind and body.
Embracing the Feldenkrais Method
Now, as a full-time Feldenkrais practitioner, I’ve discovered a way to go beyond cognitive function and dive into the beautiful dance between the body and the mind. The Feldenkrais Method has profoundly transformed my own life, helping me to:
This passion has driven me to share the method through teaching in the United States, China, and now here in Bali. I am continually inspired by the potential for movement to unlock new possibilities for health, self-awareness, and wellbeing.
What I Offer
I provide one-on-one Feldenkrais sessions, blending movement and bodywork to create a unique and personalized experience. These sessions are suitable for anyone curious about exploring their health and wellbeing, whether you seek relief from pain, improved physical performance, or simply a deeper connection to your body.
My fascination with the human mind began in the realm of neuroscience and cognitive science research. After earning my PhD from New York University, I dedicated my studies to understanding the cognitive algorithms behind our subjective experiences—how curiosity, attention, and choice shape the way we perceive and interact with the world. This deep exploration of the mind laid the foundation for my journey to Bali, where I’ve turned my focus to an equally profound frontier: the interplay between mind and body.
Embracing the Feldenkrais Method
Now, as a full-time Feldenkrais practitioner, I’ve discovered a way to go beyond cognitive function and dive into the beautiful dance between the body and the mind. The Feldenkrais Method has profoundly transformed my own life, helping me to:
- Relieve chronic back pain,
- Move with greater ease and fluidity,
- Achieve more in life with less effort.
This passion has driven me to share the method through teaching in the United States, China, and now here in Bali. I am continually inspired by the potential for movement to unlock new possibilities for health, self-awareness, and wellbeing.
What I Offer
I provide one-on-one Feldenkrais sessions, blending movement and bodywork to create a unique and personalized experience. These sessions are suitable for anyone curious about exploring their health and wellbeing, whether you seek relief from pain, improved physical performance, or simply a deeper connection to your body.
About Zhiwei
Join our workshop to experience deep relaxation and learn practical tools to manage stress effectively. By the end of the day, you'll feel more balanced, centered, and equipped to navigate life with greater ease.
What People Say
On the new day following the workshop, I feel a depth within myself that I hadn’t noticed before, as I used to get distracted by small things and the hustle around me. It’s precious, touching, and inexpressible with words.
Tea meditation with Sergei is about total presence in the moment. When all thoughts disappear and only the ritual of the ceremony remains, the perception of tea through the body reaches a new level. Sergei masterfully maintains a field of calm in which a state is created that carries over throughout the day. This is the best possible way to start the day.
Zhiwei always reminded us during the workshop that “if it's not explicitly prohibited, then it's allowed,” and it was indeed like this throughout the day. It made me feel accepted, free, and embraced.
Sergei is a tea master whose passion shines through every moment of the ceremony. His warm presence and inviting smile create a light, easeful atmosphere where you feel welcome to connect with your authentic self and embrace life’s simplicity. Each sip becomes a mindful celebration, grounding you in peace and presence.
I really appreciate Zhiwei’s calm, welcoming presence and thoughtful delivery.
Sergei brings calm and safety to a space, which I deeply appreciate and why I choose to regularly join his offerings. I feel very relaxed when I attend his tea ceremonies or dance journeys, which often allow answers from deep within me to surface. My whole self feels welcome in Sergei’s presence.
Throughout the workshop, I experienced the physical and mental freedom that comes from reclaiming a sense of agency. It was an amazing experience!
Tea Meditation is what I love. It is a window into a moment of silence and deep focus, where you start to notice what often slips away in the hustle and bustle of daily life.
And it is not just an opportunity to see, but more importantly, to feel — to feel everything happening within and around me here and now, to sense the very life inside and around me.
Meditation with a master opens even more. Sergei is a special master who supports with his presence and attention to each person and every detail of the process. 🙏🏻 It is a rare opportunity to let go of control and, feeling the care and support, dive much deeper. And that is so valuable! Often after such meetings, I find answers, new understandings, and paths for myself. 😌
And it is not just an opportunity to see, but more importantly, to feel — to feel everything happening within and around me here and now, to sense the very life inside and around me.
Meditation with a master opens even more. Sergei is a special master who supports with his presence and attention to each person and every detail of the process. 🙏🏻 It is a rare opportunity to let go of control and, feeling the care and support, dive much deeper. And that is so valuable! Often after such meetings, I find answers, new understandings, and paths for myself. 😌
Zhiwei's facilitation is the perfect blend of clarity, simplicity, and fun! In just a few moves, she helped me overcome a long-standing struggle—I can now comfortably lie on my back, something I hadn't been able to do for ages. Her approach not only solved the issue but also gave my body a new sense of ease and balance. It feels like a whole new habit of comfort has been restored!
For me, tea meditations are a very beautiful and effective tool for working with my state, observing the entire world in a single point, and bringing the mind to a state of calm and clarity.
I first encountered this practice through Sergei, but it didn’t reveal itself to me right away. Over time, it became one of my favorite rituals for balancing the mind.
Tea meditations with Sergei are always a deep immersion in the present moment, and the neutral space he creates during the process enhances the practice and personally helps me dive deeper.
I first encountered this practice through Sergei, but it didn’t reveal itself to me right away. Over time, it became one of my favorite rituals for balancing the mind.
Tea meditations with Sergei are always a deep immersion in the present moment, and the neutral space he creates during the process enhances the practice and personally helps me dive deeper.
Sergei is a special being with a powerful ability to be in deep presence. Sitting in ceremony with him was a transformative experience, each time carrying new and unexpected flavours of richness. He is a gentle, attentive, and keenly attuned space holder who promises to be with what is alive, and tend to it as needed. I hold a deep respect for him and would delight to explore the richness of the present moment in any spaces he holds.
What People Say
Welcome to Nalanda: Our Workshop Sanctuary
Nestled in the heart of Ubud, Nalanda is a serene and beautiful space surrounded by lush greenery, perfect for our Mindful Relaxation Workshop. Its open design with wooden floors allows the tranquility of the jungle to enhance your relaxation experience.
FAQ
Contents of the workshop
Q: I want to relax but “workshop” sounds tiring…can I relax without working at all?
A: Yes, but that’s not what we are here for. We do not see life as an alternation between “working hard” and “relax!”. Instead, you can still relax even if you are working, by mindfully letting go of unnecessary efforts. And while you are relaxing, you don’t have to be a bag of potatoes passively laying on the couch or massage bed — you can be relaxed and productive if you are flowing with your life energy. This is what our workshop is for.
Q: I have zero experience with these modalities. Will I still benefit from it?
A: Yes! It’s always best to come with an empty open mind without much assumptions, so you have the full capacity to experience and explore every present moment. That being said, we all have experiences with learning, teaching, socialization, etc. and we all naturally come with assumptions (often unconsciously). For this workshop, the most important thing to bear in mind is to take care of yourself. Don’t do things that make your mind or body uncomfortable. Keep your boundaries. Ask for help from the facilitators and other participants. Taking care of yourself is an ability that grows with experience. And whatever your current experience level is, you will benefit from this workshop.
Q: What is “mindful” relaxation? Does that mean I need to be vigilant and mindful all the time? That doesn’t sound relaxing either.
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Q: I want to relax but “workshop” sounds tiring…can I relax without working at all?
A: Yes, but that’s not what we are here for. We do not see life as an alternation between “working hard” and “relax!”. Instead, you can still relax even if you are working, by mindfully letting go of unnecessary efforts. And while you are relaxing, you don’t have to be a bag of potatoes passively laying on the couch or massage bed — you can be relaxed and productive if you are flowing with your life energy. This is what our workshop is for.
Q: I have zero experience with these modalities. Will I still benefit from it?
A: Yes! It’s always best to come with an empty open mind without much assumptions, so you have the full capacity to experience and explore every present moment. That being said, we all have experiences with learning, teaching, socialization, etc. and we all naturally come with assumptions (often unconsciously). For this workshop, the most important thing to bear in mind is to take care of yourself. Don’t do things that make your mind or body uncomfortable. Keep your boundaries. Ask for help from the facilitators and other participants. Taking care of yourself is an ability that grows with experience. And whatever your current experience level is, you will benefit from this workshop.
Q: What is “mindful” relaxation? Does that mean I need to be vigilant and mindful all the time? That doesn’t sound relaxing either.
Show more
Pricing
100 USD - early bird until 18 January
130 USD - from 19 January
(meal is not included)
We have a special offer for:
Citizens of Indonesia: 500k IDR
KITAS holders:
80 USD - before 18 January
100 USD - from 19 January
If you have marketing skills and are interested in a discount, please reach out to us to discuss a potential exchange.
Sign up for the upcoming Mindful Relaxation Workshop.
130 USD - from 19 January
(meal is not included)
We have a special offer for:
Citizens of Indonesia: 500k IDR
KITAS holders:
80 USD - before 18 January
100 USD - from 19 January
If you have marketing skills and are interested in a discount, please reach out to us to discuss a potential exchange.
Sign up for the upcoming Mindful Relaxation Workshop.
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