Melasa, Desa Potato Head Bali Wellness Festival
For Erykah Badu, health is a continuous journey, not a destination. Badu also believes that health should be accessible to everyone. The Merasa Wellness Festival, held at Potato Head Bali from June 1st to 8th, invites you to dig deeper into yourself, with a schedule that aligns with the Balinese calendar to tap into the unique energy available each day. , encouraging you to grow in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Their program was curated by Badu in collaboration with Potato Head Resort. It is characterized by a fusion of traditional and innovative techniques, as well as soulful performances by singers. In addition to group sessions, workouts, poetry writing workshops, and yoga, Badu shares her health habits. “I always light a candle. I make sure I have a fresh glass of water. Something earthy like flowers or incense represents the wind,” she tells ESSENCE. Masu. Badu also said she has developed over time health habits from different walks of life, which she hopes to share with Melasa participants. “This is a combination of things that helped me, and I’m going to encourage others to find those things too.”
Feeling truly connected to its mission, Badu returns to participate in a seven-day experience dedicated to regenerating and improving the mind and body. “I feel more connected to this festival than any other because it’s the world I live in. It’s so refreshing to talk about health with other people,” she says. She also believes that Bali, which brings tranquility, is the perfect location for this wellness festival. “I remember when I was in Bali, I didn’t have any anxiety. I also felt very relaxed. It’s just in the air,” she recalled.
Merasa aims to strengthen bonds, connect, and share knowledge through music and creativity. Merasa is redefining wellness and self-care through its “Good Times, Do Good” manifesto. It’s an invitation to dig deeper into yourself and grow in harmony with the rhythms of nature, creating a schedule that aligns with the Balinese calendar and taking advantage of the unique energy each day brings. Although health is at the heart of the festival, Badu says Merasa is suitable for those who want to introduce other tools into their daily practices. “This is a place to share with people who want to learn and donate to exchange things they no longer need.”
Find out more about the festival and program here.
