Bali, Indonesia

July 12th - 18th, 2020

MEDITATION TRANSFORMS YOUR LIFE

So does open, honest writing. Numerous studies have confirmed what many of us already know: a consistent meditation practice or a consistent writing practice can improve our physical, mental and emotional health. Just imagine what transcendence occurs when you combine the two in paradise!

Join spiritual teacher David Gandelman, and author Scott Stabile, on the sacred island of Bali for a weeklong journey of connection, meditation, and deep self-reflection through writing. Let’s go within, get honest with ourselves, ignite the next phase of our consciousness and make lifelong friends, all while experiencing one of the most beautiful places on earth.

You deserve the time and nurturing, so come for the ride!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Whether you write and meditate every day, or have never used writing or meditation as a tool for personal growth, you will benefit from this opportunity to get quiet and connect deeply with your inner voice. The writing focus here is not on grammar or technique, but on honest and brave internal exploration, and the belief that writing of this nature can lead to self-discovery and personal empowerment.

Absolutely no writing or meditation experience necessary to benefit from the insights you'll discover in this workshop. All you need is a willingness to get honest and be kind and patient with yourself.

Yes! I Am Ready!

What's Included:

6 Nights, 7 Days Stay at the Retreat Center
Daily Writing, Meditation, & optional Yoga
Daily Breakfast & Dinner Included (lunch optional)
Holy Water Temple Excursion
Day Trip to Ubud
1 hour Balinese Massage
Balinese Blessing at Hotel Temple
Pool, Gym, Jacuzzi and Herbal Steam Bath in Spa Pavilion
Welcome Drink & Chilled Towel upon arrival
Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Friendship, love, & support
Daily Laughs

Yes! I'm Ready!

ITINERARY

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July 18

Scott Stabile

Scott, the author of the acclaimed Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart, will guide you through writing exercises designed to help you unlock deeper truths about yourself.

He created these exercises so you can approach your life with a clearer and more expansive understanding of who you are and what you need in order to live a more peaceful and fully realized life.

Along with the targeted writing exercises, Scott will lead class discussion and share the unfiltered, compassionate insights to which his many readers and listeners have become accustomed.

www.scottstabile.com

David Gandelman

David Gandelman is a spiritual teacher, host of the Energy Matters podcast, Grounded Sleep podcast, and teaches meditation at the Den Meditation Studio in Los Angeles, and Cornell University.

David connects energy awareness, ancient wisdom traditions, and humor to create a safe atmosphere for learning meditation.

At the core of David's teaching is the idea that in order to live a happy and fulfilled life, it's important to have a sense of humor with our situations on Earth, and let go of the energy and attachments that keep us lost in expectation instead of grounding into reality.

www.davidgandelman.com

Scott's Testimonials

"Scott Stabile is a wonderful presence of love, advocacy, warmth, resilience, and grace in our world. I adore and admire everything he creates."

-Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love

“Has there ever been a more crucial time for Big Love to be released into our world? Scott Stabile is one of my favorite love artists and activists. His voice in this vital new book is fresh and relevant ― his message urgent and universal. Scott is a force for love in a time when we are all desperate for healing. I look to Scott for wisdom and leadership and he has delivered both with Big Love. This book opened my heart and mind and I'm forever grateful.”

- Glennon Doyle, author of #1 NYT bestseller Love Warrior and Founder of Momastery and Together Rising

For the past few years, there is one voice I’ve turned to more than just about any other for comfort, for inspiration, for feeling understood, for feeling like I can, for feeling never ever *ever* alone: Scott Stabile. As a longtime part of Scott's amazing Facebook community, I've seen day in and day out that he is among the most real, honest, wise and inspirational souls around -- right up there with the likes Elizabeth Gilbert, Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown, and Cheryl Strayed -- and I couldn't wait to get his book "BIG LOVE" when it was released. Scott does not disappoint. His signature humor, care and wisdom leap out of each personal essay in the book, and every chapter inspired me to think about my own life in a different way, from a place of greater love. If you, like me -- no, like most of us -- have struggled through pain, grief, conflict, self-doubt or judgment, then this book is for you. Scott's words and insights are a salve for even the rawest of wounds, and the understanding gained from his own experiences give us a blueprint for navigating this crazy thing called life. See for yourself.

- Becky Vollmer

I've long admired Scott Stabile's message inspiring us to be our authentic selves in authentic ways. 'Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart' helped me reach a new level of honesty with myself. Reading about such pivotal moments of Scott's life and how each one changed and molded him makes me determined to reveal the more vulnerable parts of myself and re-commit myself to keeping love and kindness as priorities in my day to day life. Living in this way is an intricate, ever-evolving skill, hard won from many life experiences, as Scott shows us with his willingness to reveal his humanness and real inner dialogue. I'm so grateful for his decision to shift from posting all upbeat, positive messages on his Facebook page to being open and real about his day to day struggles, imperfections, heartbreaks, breakdowns, and breakthroughs. Each of the 18 essays in 'Big Love' resonated with me deeply. Stabile's dialogue really opened my eyes to new possibilities of forgiveness and acceptance of myself and others. I find this book to be a powerful reminder of what can happen we commit ourselves to being loving and keeping our hearts open. Scott's writing is accessible, authentic, and engaging. I want to read more!

- Kojolapower

Frequently Asked Questions

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David's Testimonials

We at Parsley Health recommend Grounded Mind to all our patients as a great option to learn meditation. I’ve been using David’s meditations for years, and his incredible sense of humor and calm voice create a comfortable, calm space to meditate.

-DR. ROBIN BERZIN, Founder of www.parsleyhealth.com

David Gandelman’s Grounded Mind Program has made learning to meditate easy and accessible. Honestly, I can’t believe how quickly I was able to see progress – in my ability to calm my brain as well as my ability to handle stress. I have become a meditator after only four months of this one year program, and I look forward to my next meditation each week.

Director of Cornell University Wellness Department

BETH MCKINNEY

Finally a teacher that takes you deep without being woo-woo or boring. I’m actually excited to meditate and every topic is so right on point.

-ROBERT PACHTER Co-Founder and President of www.GUAVAPASS.com

As a beginner I feel so comfortable with these meditations. Step by step you learn new tools. I’m not intimidated but definitely challenged. Never thought I’d enjoy sitting still so much.

-LYNN MANNING, Founder of 2fitathome.com + dollarworkoutclub.com

Love David’s approach to teaching meditation. His style is so relatable, natural and light. He knows how to set people at ease.

-MARY MADDUX, MEDITATION TEACHER