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July 18, 2016
Power Yoga with Ni Made Murni at The Yoga Barn
GPS waypoint: 8°31'08.4"S 115°15'52.4"E
Location: The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ![The Yoga Barn location](/images/icon/yoga01.gif)
No Denise Payne I signed-up for a Power Yoga class with Denise Payne at The Yoga Barn but she was out of the country. Murni subbed for Denise's class. What followed were asanas designed to build power, musculature and mental fortitude while getting tuned for a handstand.
Ni Made Murni Murni is a Balinese local who has been with The Yoga Barn since its inception. She has her EYT-200 with Anusara, Hatha Yoga. Her dedication to the practice has pushed her up from desk job to teaching yoga.
yogi and yoginis await the start of the session
What exactly is Power Yoga? I started out in yoga with Ashtanga Yoga. Through the years, I've transitioned to Power Yoga and I continue to evolve my yoga. Nowadays, different people have their own take on Power Yoga, so let me give you my version of what a Power Yoga is. Power Yoga has its genesis in Ashtanga Yoga as far as being an intense athletic yoga. You develop heat, power, stamina and mental fortitude while still being anchored to developing balance, flexibility in conjunction with the breath. Not surprisingly, Power Yoga borrows a lot from Ashtanga. They differ too. Power Yoga does not follow the rigid sequencing of Ashtanga. Power Yoga offers the liberty to change or add different asanas as deemed fit. Also, Power Yoga has no spiritual component or guru factor. It survives on its own workout merit, making it popular in gyms - no chanting and no reference to Patthabi Jois. It doesn't mean however that Power Yoga is pure workout. No, not at all. It is still yoga to the very core...breath with movement, focus on body sensations while doing the asanas. Inevitably, the spirituality comes out. If it doesn't, there might be something wrong with the practice.
The Session Murni started off the class giving us a heads-up on what the next 1 hour would be like. While her English is better than most locals, I still found some of the words difficult to understand because of the accent. But I managed. There were a lot of Chaturangas and Warrior poses in the sequence, not surprisingly. The ending part was devoted to inversions - headstands, pincha mayurasana, handstands and some arm balancing. It was a big class so it was impossible to assist everyone. There was the wall however.
Ending Thoughts To deepen a yoga practice, it's my humble opinion that strong components of Power Yoga or Ashtanga is incorporated in the sequence, particularly Chaturangas. These poses are not the end to themselves but simply gateways to the more exciting asanas that lay ahead. Chaturangas build strong arms and shoulders to ease the way for more advanced hand balancing poses, for instance. But just like everything else, yoga is a balance. Balance of the Yang in Power Yoga and balance of the Yin in Restorative or Yin Yoga.
--- TheLoneRider
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
The Yoga Barn
Location: The Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia ![The Yoga Barn location](/images/icon/yoga01.gif)
Tel: +62361 971 236 | +62361 971 407
website: http://www.theyogabarn.com
GPS: 8°31'08.4"S 115°15'52.4"E
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Bali, Indonesia
![tourist attractions in Bali](/images/icon/travelinfo.gif) 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
![hotels in Bali](/images/icon/hotel.gif) - 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 in Ubud, Bali](/images/icon/yoga.gif) 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 in Bali](/images/icon/restaurant.gif) - 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
![motorcycle rental in Bali](/images/icon/motorcycle.gif) - motorcycle rental
D&D Rental - motorcycle and bicycle rental, tours, tourist information center
Pengosikan Street, Ubud
- the tourist area where most of the hotels, restaurants, ticket offices, tour operators are, is concentrated within the rectangular area covered by Jalan Raya Ubud, Jalan Hanuman and Jalan Monkey Forest. Best to book your hotel within this area
- best, cheapest, fastest and most comfortable (this is what I did for Ubud and in Singapore) - at the airport, talk to other white travelers waiting on the same gate if they are going to Ubud. Arrange for a taxi pool. With 3 guys, you split the taxi fare (usually IDR 200k + IDR 5k for airport entrance) three-ways. You end up paying just slightly more (IDR 68k) than roughing it through a series of bemos and vans.
- take a bemo (public bus) to Kuta (IDR 6k) then take a shuttle bus by Perama to Ubud (IDR 50k)
(US$1 = Indonesian Rupiah IDR 13,140 = Philippines Php 47.00 as of July 1, 2016)
- one small bottle beer with live band
- 1.5 liter drinking water
- one hour massage
- warung food in hawker style food cart
- coffee in trendy cafes
- bicycle rental
- laundry (although I've seen one at IDR 8k per kilo)
- shuttle to airport
- bunk bed in a dorm room, shared toilet
- internet cafe
- haircut
- cultural performances
- standard drop-in yoga class
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UBUD, BALI
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- Hatha Yoga with Andrea Paige at The Yoga Barn July 21, 2016
- Roll and Release by Rusty Davis at Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio July 20, 2016
- Kundalini Yoga with Ketut Bandiastra at Taman Hati Yoga Ashram July 20, 2016
- Kundalini Meditative Movement with Sandeh at White Lotus Meditation Center July 19, 2016
- Andrea Paige - Health Crusader and Yogini July 18, 2016
- Power Yoga with Ni Made Murni at The Yoga Barn July 18, 2016
- Vinyasa Yoga with Daniel Aaron at Radiantly Alive Yoga Studio July 17, 2016
- Mass Cremation (Ngaben) in Ubud with Louisa July 16, 2016
- Mysore Ashtanga with Laruga at Ubud Yoga Center July 15, 2016
- Kalimasada at Yayasan Segara Giri July 14, 2016
- Hiking Campuhan Ridge July 14, 2016
- Vinyasa Flow with Nina at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio July 14, 2016
- Laughter Yoga with Kadek Suambara at Ambar Ashram July 12, 2016
- Dance til you Drop at Bollywood Night with Punnu Wasu July 11, 2016
- Mayan Calendar Readings by Vasumi July 10, 2016
- Yoga Pranala with Chiara at Intuitive Flow Yoga Studio July 10, 2016
- Visiting the Elephant Cave (Goa Gajah) July 9, 2016
- Pranawayu Yoga with I Ketut Bandiastra, S. Ag at Taman Hati Yoga Ashram July 7, 2016
- Astrology Talk at The Yoga Barn July 6, 2016
- Yoga with Sasha Lang at the Ubud Yoga House July 6, 2016
- Ananda Mandala Meditation by Punnu Wasu at The Yoga Barn Jul 4/5, 2016
- The Wild Monkeys of the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary July 7, 2016
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