GIANYAR, balitourismnow.com – Genta Saraswati Bilingual and Montessori Elementary School in Gianyar, Bali, is redefining elementary education with a groundbreaking change to its orientation program.
Instead of traditional rote lessons, young students are welcomed with the rhythm of breath and the dynamic energy of movement. Sawitri, managing director of Om Ham Retreat & Resort and a torchbearer of the yoga heritage, leads this visionary initiative.
Sawitri’s holistic guidance begins even before the students arrive, as she leads the school’s teachers through a transformative yoga and sound healing session on July 17, creating a harmonious atmosphere for the entire institution.
Over two crucial days, July 24 and 25, Sawitri orchestrated four transformative sessions, each welcoming approximately 45-50 children into a world of mindful play.
Her approach is a masterful blend of intuition and ancient wisdom, deeply rooted in the Kundalini Tantra Yoga tradition developed by her father, Master Ketut Arsana.
“I feel proud to bring this profound heritage to a wider audience, with a special focus on igniting its spark in the hearts of children,” Sawitri, a representative of the Santham Bhuana Foundation, said.
The school hall pulsed with joyful energy as the young students eagerly embraced Sawitri’s dynamic invitation.
Ignoring stiff presentations, Sawitri chose to dive straight into the heart of the practice, adapting her guidance to the children’s active nature.
Remarkably, amidst the joyful excitement, a deep focus emerged.
As Sawitri guided them, the children discovered unexpected centers and engaged in a dynamic dialogue between body, breath, and pure presence.
Their unbridled joy was a powerful testament to a program designed for their minds and souls.
This innovative orientation marks a bold declaration from Genta Saraswati Bilingual Montessori Elementary School: education here goes beyond textbooks.
By integrating holistic practices like yoga and sound healing from day one, the school fosters not only intelligence, but also emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and inner calm that will benefit them throughout their lives.
“This is a profound investment in the whole child, preparing them not only for the curriculum to come, but also for the intricate dance of life itself,” said Sawitri. [rls/buda]