What is Usada Tapa Brata

Programme

Usada Tapa Brata 1 (UTB 1) is one of Bali Usada’s main programs. It takes the form of an intensive meditation retreat which lasts for seven days and six nights. UTB1 always starts on sunday afternoons, and finishes on saturday noons. The purpose of UTB1 is to bring about our harmonious mind and use it to heal the sickness in our bodies.

Over the one week period, participants will be guided to thoroughly learn about the Bali Usada meditation technique. From learning how to sit in meditation properly, to practicing the healing meditation technique. Each meditation session will start with a brief explanation and instruction, and ends with a short physical relaxation exercise. There will be eight guided meditation sessions in each day.

In between these meditation sessions, participants will be able to listen to Pak Merta’s talks twice daily. Pak Merta will explain about the technique and the philosophy which underlies the Usada Tapa Brata dan health meditation, complete with various interesting stories and case studies from Pak Merta’s own practices.

Participants will also practice Bali Usada’s special exercises twice daily. These exercises are designed to help us relax, feel refreshed, and maintain the level of our energy and determination. This activity is inseparable part of the overall meditation process.

Noble Silence
To help calm our mind, improve our concentration level, further activate the healing process, and deepen our experiences, participants will observe the “noble silence” (or in Balinese we call it “tritapa”) during the period of Usada Tapa Brata. Noble silence will enable the participants to contain themselves by not talking, writing, reading, or daydreaming..

Meal and Snack : 
All meals and snacks served during the program is vegetarian. Vegetarian cuisine is important to help the detoxification process, as well as to calm our body and mind. Drinks such as water, tea, and coffee will be be served throughout the course of the training.

Usada Tapa Brata 2 (UTB 2) is a continuation to UTB1. Participants who intend to join this program are advised to have to done the UTB1 at least twice. UTB2 is an intensive meditation retreat that span over a 12 day and 11 night period. It starts on a tuesday afternoon and finishes on the saturday noon of the following week. UTB2 aims to train our harmonious mind to become more skillful and to heal the sickness in our bodies proactively.

During the 12 days, participants will be guided to further refine their meditation technique. From learning the four elements, 12 the characteristics, and the seven frequencies of our body, to revisiting the body’s four structures. Each meditation session will commence with a brief introduction and instruction, and finish with a short physical relaxation exercise. In UTB2 , participants are encouraged to be more independent in their meditation practices.

As with UTB1, in between these meditation sessions, participants will be able to listen to Pak Merta’s talks between meditation session and practices simple Bali Usada’s special exercises. Throughout the UTB2 program, participants will observe the noble silence and adopt a vegetarian diet.

Usada Tapa Brata 3 (UTB3) is the next step after UTB2. Participants who set the intention to participate in this program are advised to have completed UTB2 at least twice. UTB3 is an intensive meditation retreat which lasts for 12 days and 11 nights. It starts on a tuesday afternoon and finishes on the saturday noon of the following week. The purpose of UTB3 is to reach a condition that is called One-pointedness

During the 12 days, participants will be prepared and guided to reach the state of one-pointedness. This includes understanding the concept one-pointedness state, learning the various different techniques that are available, and choosing the one that is suitable to every participant. Each meditation session will commence with a brief introduction and instruction, and finish with a short physical relaxation exercise. In UTB3, participants are even more encouraged to be independent in their meditation practices.

As with the previous UTBs, in between these meditation sessions, participants will be able to listen to Pak Merta’s talks between meditation session and practices simple Bali Usada’s special exercises. Throughout the UTB2 program, participants will observe the noble silence and adopt a vegetarian diet.