Benefits of the cold pressed coconut oil

In Asia the coconut trees are considered the tree of life. There are many healthy and healing ingredients found in the oil. It is gently processed at below 35 °C, with multiple filtering and without any use of preservatives. It is an ideal health food with many benefits and with a shelf life of over 3 years. It will turn into cream at below 25 °C. Use it on your skin or in your foods and drinks. Our virgin oil contains up to 57% of lauric acid, found in the mother milk enhancing physical health and boosting the immune system. The oil at Jiwa Damai is packaged in glass containers.

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Benefits for:

• Dry skin Treatments
• Weight loss Treatments
• Psoriasis Treatments
• Cholesterol Treatments
• Coronary heart disease Treatments
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Antimicrobial Properties
• The Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil Can Kill Bacteria, Viruses and Fungi, Helping to Stave Off Infections
• Coconut Oil Can Protect Hair Against Damage, Moisturize Skin and Function as Sunscreen
• The Fatty Acids in Coconut Oil Can Boost Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Patients
• It’s anti-inflammatory properties can help lessen arthritis
• Can reduce the itch of mosquito bites
• Can be rubbed into scalp daily to stimulate hair growth
• As a natural shave cream and after shave lotion
• Can boost circulation and help those who often feel cold
• Helps keep diabetes in check
• Thyroid-stimulating

Coconut Banana Crepe Recipe

We tried this wonderful recipe at Jiwa Damai with our very own coconut flower and the taste is delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

4 eggs 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/2 banana 1 tbsp honey 1/4 cup coconut milk 1/4 cup water

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DIRECTIONS:

Mix all the ingredients into a bowl and stir until combined. Heat a saucepan with butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Pour out 1/2 cup of the batter into the pan. Cook for 2-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and then flip.

Internship in Transpersonal Psychology

"Duringmysixweeks of internship with LaguDamai Foundation while staying at Jiwa Damai permaculture center,  I was working on a psychological self- exploration focusing on personal growth and self-development.

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My personal growth project included five main dimensions: the mental, the emotional, the physical, spiritual and nutrition. Through tools such as the daily HeartSelf-Intelligence meditation, yoga and garden work I was able to explore and experience myself in a very new way. I received excellent guidance and supervision throughout the whole time of myinternship. I am deeply satisfied with myinternship. I didn't expect such an in-depth personal growth process. I feel that this internship has been a wonderful opportunity to expand  my horizon on many levels and will be a huge benefit for my future.", Natalie our intern.

Find out more about our internship program here.

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Benefits of the coconut flour

The meat of coconut ground into a fine flour used for all baking and cooking purposes. No additives, just pure, fresh, coconut meat picked from one of our local trees. It is gluten free, hypoallergenic, and high in fiber and protein. at Jiwa Damai we offer many cooking suggestions on the back of the package.

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Benefits

• High with Indigestible Fiber
• Rich in Trace Minerals
• Low in Digestible Carbohydrates
• Gluten-Free and Hypoallergenic
• Moderate Effect on Blood Sugar
• Higher Protein and Healthy Fats
• Rich In Dietary Fiber
• Safe For Diabetics
• Low in sugar

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Balinese blessing ceremony

This Sunday brought a surprise to Jiwa Damai. Wira’s family came, mother, wife and brother to dedicate and bless the new car. Looking at all the various offerings which they had prepared and brought, it was still considered a small ceremony. The hood of the car was covered with special cloth and decorated with fresh flowers. Goods, fruits and other items were offered to the gods, on the left for the negative energies to leave and on the right for the positive to come in. It was all sprinkled with holy water and supported with incense smell. The lower part of the car was hung with elaborate bamboo creations and will remain on the car.

balinese ceremony at Jiwa DAmai

balinese ceremony at Jiwa DAmai

We invite you to discover the Balinese culture by staying at Jiwa Damai in Bali. Find out more by visiting our website!

Volunteers for an Earthship inspired structure!

We are planning to build the first Earthship inspired structure in Bali, in the beginning of 2016. Jiwa Damai is launching a call to action for all the people who have experience in sustainable building to join as volunteers.

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“The Earthship inspired structure model fits perfectly with our permaculture garden, recycling and taking care of the earth. It is an organic extension of our garden. We are searching for people interested in sustainable living and we offer them a unique experience at Jiwa Damai.”, states Margaret Rueffler, caretaker of Jiwa Damai, Organic Garden and Retreat.

Located in the heart of Bali, Jiwa Damai provides sanctuary in an idyllic, powerful environment where volunteers can put to work their ideas and build the first Earthship in this region. Jiwa Damai is looking particularly for people who have an inner interest in sustainable living and ideally people who have attended the Michael Reynolds, Earthship Academy in Thaos and thus have prior knowledge and experience.

Besides the hands-on experience, Jiwa Damai will provide food and accommodation for the volunteers and also access to yoga classes and Meditation through the Heart.

If you are interested, drop us an email at  contact@jiwadamai.net

Fresh from our permaculture garden

Our permaculture garden brings joy every day! We discovered that tomatoes and hanging lantern go together very well.  Ow, and just have a look at that fresh salad! We are looking forward to dinner!

Permaculture Courses in Bali

Permaculture Courses in Bali

Permaculture Courses in Bali

If you want to grow your own vegetables, we invite you to discover the Jiwa Damai Permaculture Courses. The next one will take place in October: Living Permaculture Through the Heart!

Rice Straw for the Garden

Today we received several truck loads of rice straw and you can see our Balinese Team along with our volunteers working closely together and transporting the loads into the organic gardens to be used as mulch. When broken down in the rains, the straw offers a nutritious layer of top soil. Another very important function of the straw is to prevent the grass and weeds from growing in the garden beds. In our tropical climate this is a major challenge since the weeds grow throughout the whole year.

Wealth and abundance from our garden

In the basket you can see the wealth and abundance our permaculture garden offers us. The basket will go to our kitchen and we can nourish ourselves with organic high quality tomatoes, beans, kale, salad spinach, okra and other healthy goodies.

Permaculture courses Bali

Don’t forget to register for our Jiwa Damai permaculture courses. The next one will take place in October: Living Permaculture Through the Heart!

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Barong Festival

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In the banjar(village) of Wira, our Foundation president, many ceremonies unfolded these last few weeks. Here is our intern Natalie with the village ladies carrying the Barong, a type of a lion-dragon monster, through the whole village. In the next picture you'll see our Volunteer from New York dressed in traditional festival garb with Wira in the front of a beautifully carved door at Wira's home. Kevin being very tall, the sarong is a bit short on him.