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Bali Elements

 

Anika

Anika Schwenker,

founder and director of Bali Elements
German born and raised, Anika who speaks 4 languages fluently, studied graphic design in France from where she moved on to Bali in 1989 to build up her fashion export company with her husband. After 15 of successful yet stressful years in this short living industry, Anika rediscovered her passion for the outdoors, sports and team spirit when she completed her first Racing triathlon on a family visit in Europe on a Dutch bike with a basket in the front in 2003...

She has since been developing the idea of this fun and a little mad fitness retreat, redefining it with each new experience and her genuine passion for the island of Bali.
In 2006 she completed her first Olympic distance triathlon (the first ever in Bali), much better prepared and equipped this time...

WHAT MAKES BALI SO SPECIAL


There is the combination of the friendly people, the natural attractions, the great variety of things to see and do, the year-round pleasant climate, and the absence of security problems. And then there is Bali's special "magic", which is difficult to explain.
As soon as you step off the plane you might sense the difference. In the villages you'll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people's faces, and the interest and respect in the young's. Old men sit at the road side caressing their fighting cocks. Beautifully dressed women walk proudly through rice fields and forests carrying offerings on their heads to the next temple. There is the smell of flowers, and in the distance you hear the sound of gamelan music.
Gods and spirits have been an important part of Bali's daily life for hundreds of years. Gunung Agung - Bali's holy mountain - is internationally regarded as one of the eight "Chakra" points of the world. This may be more than an coincident. Watch out, the moment you feel the magic of this island, you're addicted for the rest of your life.

For more information please check out Bali Elements website: www.balielements.com