Ceremonies
Ceremonies have the ability to empower an individual or create even deeper connection within a group.
Time and time again, I have witnessed to profound transformations thanks to purposeful and intentional gatherings.
​
In the Balinese and Vedic traditions, 16 rites of passage guide individuals through life’s transitions, equipping them for what lies ahead while bestowing blessings. Similar ways can be observed in other ancient traditions.
​
From a very young age I have immersed myself in rituals, captivated by the ancient Balinese rites that I have witnessed, observed and taken part in since childhood through the lineage of my grandfather, a Balinese mangku (priest).
This calling has evolved naturally into facilitating ceremonies for others.
On this path, my life’s knowledge and my passions merge seamlessy.
​
The ceremonies I facilitate are imbued with strong intentions & prayers for the highest good.
Music medicine, sacred water, the wisdom of ancestors and healing plants are my powerful allies in rituals.
Featured and Seen In:
“Rituals motivate and move us. Through ritual we build families and community, we make transitions and mark important events in our lives, we express ourselves in joy and sorrow, and perhaps, most importantly, we create and sustain identity.
- Unknown
My partner in ceremony is my dear beloved Juan Manuel Burgos.
​
Since 2022, we have been collaborating in the creation of ceremonies together.
​
Juan holds impeccable space through his years of experience, weaving in Andean wisdom of his ancestors and knowledge from the Mayans he has acquired in his 14 years of study.
​
​It is a deep blessing to unite East and West, feminine and masculine, the waters and the fire, in all these ways together.
We also have a​ musical project is called Puente Pelangi, where we build bridges between the worlds through songs & sacred spaces.
Types of Ceremonies
• Balinese Wisdom Transmission & Ceremony
Connect with the rich cultural heritage of Bali in a sacred space where ancient wisdom meets heartfelt rituals. Guided by Purnama, this offering includes ceremonial practices and teachings inspired by Balinese traditions, inviting you to deepen your connection with the island's unique spirit and energy.
This is ideal especially for openings & asking for permission.
• Sacred Fire Ceremony
Gather around the sacred fire, an ancient symbol of transformation and community. This ceremony includes prayers, music, and rituals to release the old, welcome the new, and connect deeply with the elements.
↠With Juan
• Cacao Ceremony
A heart-opening journey with the sacred plant medicine of cacao. This ceremony invites you to reflect, set intentions, and connect deeply with yourself and others. Through prayers, guided reflections, and meditative practices, participants are held in a safe and nurturing space for healing and clarity.
↠Solo (for women only containers) or with Juan
.jpg)
• Blessingway
Celebrate the journey into parenthood with a ceremony honoring the sacred transition. Whether welcoming new life or preparing for parenthood, this ritual is infused with love, support, and blessings for the path ahead.
↠Solo (for motherhood initiations only) or with Juan
• Birthday Blessing Ceremony
Honor the gift of life and celebrate your journey with a sacred birthday blessing. This ceremony creates a heartfelt space for reflection, gratitude, and intention-setting as you embrace a new chapter. Through meaningful rituals, music, and blessings, this gathering celebrates your essence and invites loved ones to share their wishes and love in a sacred and joyful way.
​↠Solo or with Juan
Testimonials
Rita Pira
Teacher, Public Speaker & Retreat Facilitator
​
booked a Fire & Cacao Ceremony, November 2024, Bali
I hired Purnama and Juan for a fire and cacao ceremony for my retreat’s closing ceremony in Bali, which fell on the new moon which was also my 40th birthday. The ceremony was so beautiful!
Their music, their connection, and their intentionality charged the space with such love and beauty. The cacao was the most delicious and heart opening & warming that I’ve ever had, and the sacred space they create and hold is second to none. Wow, just wow!
​
The fire and the chanting and singing created an energy that was activating and inspiring. We burned away things we were ready to let go of and stepped into new embodied versions of ourselves that culminated the healing and expansion that happened at my retreat.
Purnama and Juan ended it with the most beautiful showering of love with words and flower petals from each woman to celebrate me on my birthday while around the fire. They sang a beautiful birthday song and created space for me to share my heart at the end of it all.
What a beautiful experience. I will absolutely have them close every single retreat ceremony from this day forth. The amount of time, love, and energy that they put into setting up the space alone speaks volumes to how much they care and the magic they bring to the event to make it really special and potent.
Everything Purnama does, she does with complete reverence. Her love of Balinese culture and commitment to ceremony is a true inspiration.
I remember the first time I went to her class I was mesmerised.
​
Purnama makes the intricate details of these ceremonies accessible to all and has held a incredibly potent online New Moon ceremony for my womens group in Australia.
I'm truly grateful to know Purnama and admire her grace, humility as well her dedication to bring prayer to the world.
Rebecca May
Founder The Women's Collective
​
booked a Balinese Wisdom Transmission & Ceremony, 2020, Online
Get in Touch
If you would like to book a ceremony, please send me a message using this form. Let's create magic together!
​
I live in Bali, but travel to Switzerland every summer, so we could create something for you in Central Europe as well.
Or E-Mail me directly to: purnamamelissak@gmail.com
“Ritual affirms the common patterns, the values, the shared joys, risks, sorrows, and changes that bind a community together. Ritual links together our ancestors and descendants, those who went before with those will come after us.”
Starhawk
