還記得電影「享受吧！一個人的旅行 (Eat, Pray, Love )」的藥師賴爺嗎？這次去峇里島也因久聞盛名而前往朝聖。
賴爺的住宅位於烏布市區，只要住在烏布幾乎都蠻容易抵達。可惜賴爺已仙逝，目前係由賴爺的兒子繼承衣缽，雖然和電影的原型不同，但賴爺的兒子依舊散發一種家中長輩溫暖的感覺，讓人覺得似乎就像在和自己的爺爺對話。
服務內容分為兩種，想說既然都難得來到烏布了，那就試試看完整的祈福儀式吧。
－閱讀手相 (約十五分鐘)：30萬印尼盾 (約台幣600元)
－完整祈福儀式(約三十分鐘)：60萬印尼盾 (約台幣1,200元)
由工作人員協助穿上以示尊敬的沙龍，接著就開始整個儀式了。
首先是閱讀手相的部分，內容幾乎都偏正向，大致上提到很幸運、會長壽外，也鼓勵我朝著自己的目標發展。
比較特別的是，我有和他提到除了正職外，我也有斜槓瑜珈老師，他鼓勵我繼續保持我的正職，而瑜珈的副業若讓我覺得快樂，那就繼續堅持不要放棄。若是成為正職的瑜珈老師，他擔心我會因為收入不夠穩定而無法保持初衷，可能反而失去了那份喜歡和大家分享的純粹。
我沒想到神職人員竟然會給我如此務實的建議。
本來以為在烏布這樣像仙境的地方，得到的建議會像是「就去追求妳想要的靈性成長」之類的，沒想到賴爺的兒子居然同步也擔心著我的麵包。
的確越接觸瑜珈，越會發現瑜珈的世界實在浩瀚無垠，體位法只是最基本的練習，背後牽涉到的除了飲食、思想、健康及心靈層次等等真的是探索不完，然後這些瑜珈、身心靈的課程，通常亦所費不貲，動輒就萬元起跳 (尤其是越有名的老師越貴)。
有時都不禁覺得衝突，大眾期許瑜珈老師保有仙氣或最好能持續不斷進修，但在保有仙氣及專業的同時，若無法維持收支，豈不是也有點衝突嗎？仙女也是要吃飯跟付房租的呀🤣
結論就是，雖然一邊正職一邊斜槓很累，但我暫時還是無法安心成為一個正職的瑜珈老師 (還有太多想上的課！)，只好繼續載沉載浮🫠
回到賴爺的兒子，閱讀手相之後還有一連串的祈福儀式。雖然聽不懂祈福的內容，但整個流程走下來讓人覺得充滿平靜與祥和。身為基督教的旅伴D也覺得雖然宗教不同，但感受到的正面能量是不分種族與宗教的。
儀式的最後，祭司會現場製作峇里島著名的三色手鍊 (Tridatu)給祈福者，紅白黑三色分別代表者創意與勇氣，靈性與神性以及保護遠離邪靈的力量，帶著直到自行脫落為止。
回到新加坡後，感到辛苦時，每每看到手腕上的三色手鍊，總是能讓我想起在峇里島的那些日子。
人生畢竟不會總是順風順水，在不如意的時候，是什麼支持你繼續走下去呢？
身在新加坡，有個好處就是距離峇厘島非常的近😂
Smile with face, smile with mind, and even in your liver.
Liyer Spirit House
地址｜Jalan raya pengosekan. Banjar Pengosekan Kaja. MAS. Ubud 80571, MAS, Kecamatan Ubud, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
電話｜+6282147738372 (可以使用WhatsApp預約）
網站｜https://yan-recommends.com/liyer-house-indonesia
Do you still remember Ketut Liyer, the revered medicine man from the movie “Eat, Pray, Love”? I recently visited Bali to honour his legendary reputation.
Ketut Liyer’s residence is in the heart of Ubud, making it easily accessible if you’re staying nearby. Unfortunately, Ketut Liyer has passed away, but his son has taken up his mantle, guiding people with the same warmth and wisdom. Though not the same as the movie’s portrayal, Ketut’s son exudes a grandfatherly presence, making it feel like you’re conversing with a beloved family elder.
There are two types of services offered. Given the rare opportunity to visit Ubud, I decided to experience the full blessing ceremony.
－Palm reading (about 15 minutes): IDR 300,000 (approximately USD 20)
－Full blessing ceremony (about 30 minutes): IDR 600,000 (approximately USD 40)
With the assistance of the staff, I donned a respectful sarong, and the ceremony began.
The palm reading was predominantly positive, suggesting good fortune and longevity, and encouraging me to pursue my goals.
A unique aspect was when I mentioned my side job as a yoga instructor in addition to my main career. He advised me to maintain my primary job and continue yoga as a side activity if it brought me joy. He cautioned against making yoga my main profession due to potential financial instability, which might cause me to lose the pure joy of sharing yoga with others.
I was surprised by such pragmatic advice from a spiritual healer.
In a peaceful and inspiring place like Ubud, I expected guidance more along the lines of “pursue your spiritual growth.” Instead, Ketut’s son was equally concerned about my practical needs.
Indeed, the more I delve into yoga, the more I realise its vastness. Asanas are just the beginning; the practice encompasses diet, thoughts, health, and spiritual levels. These courses, especially from renowned instructors, often come with a hefty price tag.
I sometimes feel conflicted. The public expects yoga instructors to maintain an ethereal aura and continually enhance their skills. However, balancing this with financial stability can be challenging. Even fairy-like beings need to eat and pay rent!
In conclusion, balancing a full-time job and a side career is exhausting, but I can’t yet fully embrace being a full-time yoga instructor. There are still so many courses I want to take! So, I continue to navigate this path with its ups and downs.
Back to the ceremony. After the palm reading, a series of blessing rituals followed. Though I couldn’t understand the blessings’ content, the process was serene and peaceful. Even my Christian companion, D, felt that the positive energy transcended religious boundaries.
At the ceremony’s end, the priest made the famous Balinese Tridatu bracelet on the spot. The red, white, and black colours represent creativity and courage, spirituality and divinity, and protection from evil spirits, respectively. The bracelet is meant to be worn until it falls off naturally.
Back in Singapore, whenever I feel challenged, I look at the Tridatu bracelet on my wrist and am reminded of my days in Bali. Life isn’t always smooth, and what keeps you going in tough times?
Living in Singapore has its perks—like being so close to Bali. 😂
Smile with face, smile with mind, and even in your liver.
Liyer Spirit House
Address｜Jalan raya pengosekan. Banjar Pengosekan Kaja. MAS. Ubud 80571, MAS, Kecamatan Ubud, Ubud, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Tel｜+6282147738372 (Can make reservation on WhatsApp）
Website｜https://yan-recommends.com/liyer-house-indonesia
2 comments
I like your sharing. Will definitely go there next time as well.
Thanks for your sharing! It makes me wanna visit Bali to see Liyer too!