BALI – On a lush hillside overlooking shimmering rice terraces and the distant expanse of cerulean sea, spiritual coach Lapa cultivates a rare blend of ancient discipline and contemporary wellness. Here in the heart of this island sanctuary, he invites individuals to embark on a journey not merely to find themselves, but to set themselves free.
At the center of it all is Sādhanā – the Sanskrit word for an unwavering spiritual pursuit. For Lapa, Sādhanā isn’t an academic concept or passing trend. It’s a lifelong practice rooted in meditation, yoga, fasting, plant-based nourishment, and fitness. Disciplines that echo one another, intertwining the body, mind, and soul.
Building a Sanctuary of Self-Discovery
Stepping into a retreat in Bali by Lapa is rather like entering a temple with a little lagged time.
Guests arrive with modern stress and disconnection because somewhere in the recesses of their heart there remains a hunger for more life.
But the very spirit of the place is the antithesis of that inertia: its design steeped in tropical calm, open gathering places for many to gather and share freely, maybe some intent of open structure versus spaciousness into which to roam.
“Our philosophy is simple,” Lapa continues as the landscape illuminates with lava-orange light during a particularly peaceful morning session. “Meditation tends to sharpen awareness. Yoga tends to release the body’s hidden knots. Fasting tends to clear the physical, the mental, and the emotional. A plant-based diet tends to nourish you without burden. Fitness tends to empower you. Together they tend to guide you toward freedom.”
From Instagram Bio to Guided Transformation
While Lapa’s Instagram handle, @yourfavorite_lapa, breathes levity and modernity, the being draws sustenance from the avenues of timeless disciplines. The posts, simple and profound, depict him guiding meditation by a lotus pond, concocting green smoothies, and flowing through sunrise yoga. The pictures bring to the fore that peace is no hashtag; it’s the very real tangible thing of life.
Through a streamlined booking portal, seekers set an appointment for a “Deuna Lifestyle” consultation. An appointment is much more than an intake survey; it’s a portal into infinite self-explorations wherein Lapa comes to learn every guest’s personal rhythms and blocks, then develops a regimen to awaken clarity, vitality, and freedom.
Soundscapes for the Spirit
In the evenings, a shared ritual unfolds: listening to the organic house and shamanic downtempo journeys curated by Lapa. These immersive soundscapes, often streamed online, are less about performance and more about guiding participants into a deeper resonance with themselves.
One guest, an ex-soldier, explained:
“With your way of thinking and talking, you’ve activated a new way of seeing things in me. A way to think and feel that motivates me and those around me to live a healthier and better life. You show people that there are so many individual paths and doors out there. You don’t push them, you simply point to a new path or a new door. Walking through them is up to us.”
Another participant, the CEO of a roofing company, recalled a breakthrough:
“I wanted to thank you so much for being there. When I was alone, driving for the last hour, I realized how much it had given me. I cried tears of joy for ten minutes straight.”
Dominik from Germany shared that after his time in Bali, emerging from a severe depression, he wasn’t sure he “would still be alive” if Lapa hadn’t entered his life.
And Heather from the United States reflected after an online consultation:
“I felt so seen and heard. His presence allowed me to feel safe. And it was in this space that I began to soften and open to deeper levels of vulnerability and authenticity.”
Why Bali? Why Now?
There is no coincidence in the decision Lapa took to settle down in Bali. For centuries the island has attracted pilgrims, artists, and seekers drawn to its spiritual alchemy. Here, temples and tropical beauty so cleverly mesh that it tends to blur boundaries. Other entities echo Lapa’s vision: to create a contemporary oasis where tradition is not lost but illuminated.
The yearnings granted powers, especially in a world turned frantic and digitally addicted, press to slow down with the gift of wholeness by way of discipline and compassion. Certain apps for meditation, the merry-go-round of wellness challenges do exist. For Lapa, however, it is about commitment: being present; being open to the inward experience within the vast calm of Bali.
Crafting the Path: Meditation, Yoga, Fasting, Food, Fitness
- Meditation: Early morning breath-work and mindfulness to cultivate clarity and silence.
- Yoga: Restorative or vigorous – opening the body as a way of being present.
- Fasting: Conscious short water or juice fasts to reset metabolism and sharpen clarity.
- Plant-Based Nourishment: Vibrant fruits, vegetables, herbs, and whole grains, embraced as nourishment, not rigidity.
- Fitness: Gentle but effective bodywork, walks in nature, or strength training that builds resilience.
Together, these pillars create dynamic energy: meditation deepens; yoga opens; fasting clears; diet nurtures; fitness activates. Guests often report detoxification, emotional release, bursts of creativity, and profound insight.
Freedom as Realized Intent
But “awakening” is not martyrdom. Guests often describe stepping into greater freedom, not just as spiritual metaphorization, but as erotic, creative, physical, and relational liberation.
The Balancing Act of Self-Expectation
Lapa adds emphatically: transformation is not Instagram-ready. It happens quietly, in moments that remain unphotographed. Perhaps a guest retreats, sobbing as one of the many tense knots unwinds; or another spends one whole hour just sitting in complete silence, feeling time flow through them.
“I tell people, I can’t promise Instagrammable breakthroughs every hour,” Lapa laughs softly. “But if you show up, with curiosity, discipline – I promise clarity. I promise tools. Freedom depends on the one who does the practice.”
Global Roots, Local Rituals
Lapa’s home is Bali, so his reach spans internationally. Indeed, his consultation link gathers queries from Europe to Asia to North America, those wanting reset, recalibration, and reconnection. But once they arrive in Bali, they find that the rituals are themselves anchored in the rhythms of the island: petals offered at dawn, bamboo mats beneath palms, temple bells threading stillness into practice.
Here in Balinese sacredness, transformation feels tangible – not exotic, but elemental.
His next vision is the creation of a holistic eco-village called “Sādhanā-Village.” Here, guests will be able to host their own retreats or join Lapa’s programs to reconnect with themselves and nature through healing, self-exploration, personal development, and spiritual growth.
In the slow hum of Bali’s warmth, in the circle of breath and posture, in the clear light after a fast, Lapa shows that freedom is both practice and prize – sometimes, awakening is like the relief of coming home.
