A MINDHALA Institute Retreat · Ubud, Bali

See beyond your eyes.

A nine-day immersion in extraordinary human perception — telepathy, blindfold sight, and the trained intuition. Practised for centuries across Asia. For the first time, brought to Bali.

🗓 1–10 September 2026
📍 Royal Casa Ganesha, Ubud
6 days training · 3 cultural journey days
👁 Limited to 60 explorers

There is a way of perceiving that does not depend on the eyes — and it can be learned, directly, in a room, in days rather than years.

Mindsight is the trained capacity to sense colour, shape and presence while fully blindfolded — alongside telepathic rapport, intuitive perception and the subtle influence of attention. It is not theory and it is not belief. It is a practice you experience for yourself, demonstrated and shared, in a small and intentional circle. This retreat brings that practice together with the land, ceremony and stillness of Bali: nine days to step into abilities long thought to belong only to story, and to carry a changed way of moving through the world back home with you.


Six days of training. Three days of Bali.

A structured, hands-on immersion led by two of the field's most experienced guides — paced for direct experience, not lecture. Followed by a curated cultural journey through the island that has held these practices for millennia.

01

Direct Practice

Live demonstrations and guided exercises in blindfold sight, telepathic rapport and intuitive perception — building real, repeatable ability through the week.

02

Inner Method

Relaxed attention, open awareness and the deep states that make these capacities available. Meditation, breath and the settling of the mind as the doorway.

03

The Bali Journey

Three cultural days woven through the experience — temples, water, ceremony and landscape — grounding the work in the living tradition of the island.

Blindfold sight · Mindsight Telepathy & rapport Extrasensory perception Intuitive perception Telekinesis & psychokinesis Electro-optical viewing The influence of attention Deep states & meditation

An experiential, educational training in human perception and consciousness. Offered as exploration and personal development — not medical or therapeutic treatment.


How we know, how we teach, and what we don't claim.

Mindsight sits at the intersection of consciousness research, lived demonstration and structured practice. This is where it comes from, who we work with, and the line we draw between what's real and what isn't.

A real lineage of research and practice.
Academic Partner · Ubiquity University

Extra-Ordinaries is in formal partnership with Ubiquity University, and Alex and Dalia sit on its Global Faculty. Founded out of the legacy of the Gorbachev-era State of the World Forum, Ubiquity is a globally-accredited institution offering graduate degrees in inner science, consciousness studies and global wisdom — placing this work inside a serious academic frame.

Research · The Telepathy Tapes

Dalia collaborates directly with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, whose research with non-speaking children sits at the heart of The Telepathy Tapes. Her Mindsight teaching — showing that blind and sighted children and adults can perceive without their eyes — appears in upcoming Gaia series and documentary projects.

Ubiquity University · Global Faculty State of the World Forum Chris Bledsoe Stanford University Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell · The Telepathy Tapes
What happens — a clear, sober arc, repeated across every training.

No mysticism, no theatrics, no waiting weeks for something to happen. Direct experience, in three movements.

01

Demonstration

Each session opens with live demonstrations by Alex, Dalia or experienced students — telekinesis, blindfold sight, telepathy. You see the ability done at close range before you're asked to attempt anything yourself.

02

Guided practice

Small-group and one-to-one coaching walks you through the same protocols, step by step. We work with what's already moving in you, and stay long enough for the first contact with each ability to actually happen.

03

Hands-on integration

The final layer is repetition and integration — practising across days so the experience becomes reproducible, and learning to carry it into ordinary life without it feeling fragile or theatrical.

Independently verified — the abilities are real, and they've been tested.

This is not a belief system. It is a teachable practice that has held up under outside scrutiny — from neuroscientists, from researchers, and most plainly, from blind students who can now perceive.

Blind students seeing

Dalia has worked with fully blind students who, through her Mindsight teaching, have learned to read, identify colour and navigate space without their eyes. Several join our trainings periodically to demonstrate the work directly — not as performance, but as proof of what's trainable.

Independent testing

Dalia's extra-ocular vision and Lidu's telepathic abilities have been independently tested by multiple researchers, scientists and documentarians under controlled conditions. Every test has confirmed the abilities are real and reproducible.

Neuroscience

We've worked with neuroscientists who have instrumented us during demonstrations — EEG and related measurements — to map what shifts in the brain as these states come online. The data is part of why this conversation is moving from fringe into research-grade.

20+
Trainings led
1,000+
Students trained
1,000s
Hours of guided practice
Who this is for — and who it isn't.

This work isn't for everyone, and we'd rather you knew that now. Read both columns honestly — if the left describes you, we'd love to meet you.

This is for you if…

  • You're curious about consciousness, perception and what the mind is actually capable of — and you want direct experience, not more theory.
  • You've had your own glimpse — an intuition that hit, a knowing you couldn't explain, a moment that didn't fit the standard model — and you want to understand it.
  • You're a parent, teacher or therapist of a neurodivergent, gifted or non-speaking child, and you suspect their inner world is much larger than the testing suggests.
  • You're a researcher, clinician or working professional who needs the experience to be structured, demonstrable and grounded — not theatrical.
  • You're willing to sit with discomfort, suspend disbelief, and actually try the practices rather than spectate.
  • You can hold the paradox: sceptical mind, open heart. Neither true-believer nor cynic.

This isn't for you if…

  • You're looking for a guru, a saviour, or someone to tell you what to believe. We don't recruit and we don't channel.
  • You want a cure, a diagnosis, or a replacement for medical, psychiatric or psychological care. We are not that, and we will say so plainly.
  • You need every participant to manifest every ability on demand. Human nervous systems don't work on a schedule.
  • You're hostile to evidence — either dismissing it before you've seen it, or demanding certainty we've never claimed.
  • You're unwilling to engage with the practices, the group, or your own discomfort. Watching from the back row isn't the work.
  • You're in acute crisis. Please get the right support first; this work will still be here.

If you're somewhere in between — most people are — that's fine. Come curious, come honest, and the work will meet you where you actually are.

What we don't claim.

The strongest thing we can do for your trust is to name the edges of our work clearly. These are not our claims — and anyone who tells you otherwise in this field is not being straight with you.

What we do offer is a structured, demonstrable, repeatable practice — and the company of teachers and peers who take it seriously without taking themselves too seriously.


Led by pioneers of the extraordinary.

Alexander Stefan

Alexander Stefan

Founder, Extra-Ordinaries · Lead Trainer

Alexander Stefan trains people in abilities once thought to exist only in fiction — psychokinesis, mindsight, manifestation, hypnosis and the shaping of the mind through NLP. Raised in Canada and trained through the UK and Australia under a lineage of extraordinary mentors, he now leads his own immersive trainings worldwide through Extra-Ordinaries.

“Our work is not theory. It is a practice that brings people into direct contact with abilities once thought to exist only in fiction.” In his rooms, he says, abilities rise in five days that others chase for years without ever touching.

extra-ordinaries.com
Dalia Burgoin

Dalia Burgoin

Energy Arts Practitioner · Author · Mindsight Trainer

Dalia Burgoin is an energy-arts practitioner, author and trainer devoted to awakening humanity's natural intuitive abilities. She teaches a yin-style bioenergy system that cultivates telepathy and extraocular vision — the capacity she calls Mindsight — through relaxed attention and open awareness.

Her work sits at the frontier of consciousness research, in active collaboration with Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell (The Telepathy Tapes), Alex Gómez-Marin (Pari Center), the Institute of Noetic Sciences and researchers connected to Stanford. Her mission: to make Mindsight accessible worldwide, and help people remember a deeper human potential.

daliaburgoin.com
Liduvina Burgoin

Liduvina Burgoin

The Story Behind Mindsight · The Telepathy Tapes

Dalia's daughter Liduvina — diagnosed with profound nonspeaking autism — has demonstrated extraordinary telepathic ability, and is steadily gaining speech and motor skills through new methods of communication. She takes part in pioneering research at Stanford and features in documentary work with Gaia.

Her story — part of the wider phenomenon documented in The Telepathy Tapes — is some of the most striking evidence that these capacities are real, and a living reason this work matters.


The vision behind Mindhala.

Sequoia LaDeil Velez

Sequoia LaDeil Velez

Founder & Host · Mindhala

Sequoia LaDeil Velez is an Indigenous Native American with deep ancestral heritage — a MedTech entrepreneur, biotech strategist and Indigenous Futurist who has lived for over five years within an ancient village in the Karangasem region of East Bali. His family carries a long legacy of building hospitals and schools across the Americas.

He is the visionary developer behind AGA Bali — a 13-hectare integrated wellness and cultural destination combining biologically responsive design, sustainability, cultural preservation and human-potential development — created in close collaboration with the local Banjar village system and the community of Karangasem, East Bali.

Mindhala is the foundation of his larger mission: a dedicated centre for mental strength and human potential — bringing together intuition development, deep meditation, Mindsight training, cultural immersion and indigenous wisdom, in respectful collaboration with local communities and in honour of Balinese heritage.


Mindhāla & Extra-ordinaries™ — nine days in Bali.

The cultural days are an essential and integral part of the Mindhala experience. They give deep immersion into Balinese living wisdom — letting you understand and feel the living culture that supports the mental-strength and intuition training. These days are not tourism: they are chosen to show why Bali is known as the Island of the Gods, and how its traditions of harmony continue to inspire seekers worldwide.

Day 1
Tue 1 Sep

Arrival, Welcome & Opening Ceremony

Arrivals and transfers to Ubud, check-in and registration, a welcome lunch, opening circle and introductions, retreat orientation and an intention-setting ceremony — closing with a sunset gathering.

Day 2
Wed 2 Sep

Foundations of Perception

Morning practice, workshop training, demonstrations and experiential exercises, with afternoon training modules and group integration.

Day 3
Thu 3 Sep

Expanding Awareness

Morning training and advanced practical exercises, partner and group work, afternoon workshops, a Q&A session and an evening integration circle.

Day 4
Fri 4 Sep
Cultural Day

Bali Aga Heritage, Ubud & Ecstatic Dance

Morning — Tenganan Ancient Village. Home of the Bali Aga, widely regarded as the original inhabitants of Bali. Learn the history of the Bali Aga, traditional village life, sacred architecture, ancient ceremony and the revered Geringsing double-ikat weaving tradition. Afternoon free to explore Ubud. Evening — Ecstatic Dance at The Yoga Barn.

Bring: comfortable walking shoes · light clothing · hat · reusable water bottle. Dance-friendly attire for the evening.

Day 5
Sat 5 Sep

Applied Practice & Demonstration

Morning practice and advanced exercises with live demonstrations, afternoon experiential training sessions, and group reflection.

Day 6
Sun 6 Sep

Integration & Advanced Exploration

Morning meditation and practice, workshop sessions, advanced group exercises, and an evening of discussion and reflection.

Day 7
Mon 7 Sep
Cultural Day

Sacred Water Purification Ceremony

A traditional Melukat ceremony at Pura Taman Pecampuhan Sala — a living temple still in active use by Balinese communities, not a tourist attraction. Water is among the most sacred elements in Balinese Hinduism: a source of life, renewal and blessing. You'll be introduced to the significance of holy water, purification, and the philosophy of Tri Hita Karana — harmony between humanity and the Divine, one another, and nature.

Bring: swimsuit · towel · change of clothes · waterproof bag · sandals. Temple attire (sarong & sash) can be arranged locally.

Day 8
Tue 8 Sep

Mastery, Integration & Closing Workshops

Morning training, final demonstrations and advanced practical exercises, closing workshops, group sharing, and a graduation ceremony.

Day 9
Wed 9 Sep
Cultural Day

Rice Terraces, Sacred Landscapes & Closing Celebration

A morning closing circle, then Alas Harum Bali & the Tegallalang Rice Terraces. Rice is sacred in Bali, bound to Dewi Sri, goddess of fertility and prosperity. Explore the ancient Subak irrigation system — an internationally recognised model of sustainable agriculture — and the harmony between people and land, before final reflections.

Bring: comfortable clothing · secure footwear · sun protection · camera. Avoid loose items if using the Bali Swing.

Day 10
Thu 10 Sep

Check-out

A relaxed departure day, dedicated entirely to an unhurried farewell — no one leaves feeling rushed.

Why these cultural experiences matter

The retreat is intentionally built around three foundational pillars of Balinese life:

Ancient Heritage

Through the Bali Aga traditions of Tenganan Pegringsingan.

Purification & Renewal

Through the authentic Melukat ceremony at Pura Taman Pecampuhan Sala.

Harmony with Nature

Through the rice terraces, Dewi Sri traditions and the Subak system of Alas Harum and Tegallalang.

These experiences are not separate from the curriculum — they are an integral part of it, revealing why Bali continues to be one of the world's most sought-after places for spirituality, growth, cultural immersion and transformation.


Royal Casa Ganesha, Ubud.

A tranquil four-star sanctuary resort in the village of Lodtunduh, minutes from the cultural heart of Ubud. Tropical gardens, rice-field views, a serene spa and bamboo dining — a held, beautiful space for deep inner work.

Your stay, daily lunches, in-Bali transport and airport transfers are included. Breakfast and dinner are left open, so you're free to explore Ubud's celebrated dining.

The bamboo shala at Royal Casa Ganesha, Ubud

$5,000USD per person
Nine nights' accommodation Daily lunches 6-day Mindsight training 3-day cultural journey All ceremonies & entrances Airport transfers All in-Bali transport
Reserve Your Place

Inclusive of accommodation, the full training, the cultural journey, all in-Bali transport and daily lunches. Breakfast, dinner, international flights and personal expenses are not included. A deposit secures your place; the balance is due ahead of the retreat. Payment & deposit options being finalised


If something in you already knows.


What you may be wondering.

Do I need prior experience?

No. The retreat is designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The pace is built for direct experience and meets you wherever you are.

Is this a medical or therapeutic programme?

No. Mindsight is an experiential, educational training in human perception and consciousness — offered as exploration and personal development. It is not medical treatment, diagnosis or therapy, and makes no claim to treat or cure any condition.

What is included?

The nine-day retreat, daily workshops, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, the guided cultural experiences, and lunches throughout the retreat — together with your accommodation, all in-Bali transport and airport transfers.

What is not included?

International flights, travel insurance, breakfasts, dinners and personal expenses are not included.

Do I need a visa for Indonesia?

Many nationalities are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia. Participants should confirm current requirements based on their nationality prior to travel.

Will assistance be provided?

General guidance regarding travel logistics and arrival information will be provided ahead of the retreat. Participants remain responsible for ensuring compliance with their individual travel and visa requirements.

Where will participants stay?

The retreat is hosted at Royal Casa Ganesha in Ubud. Accommodation options are available both onsite and nearby.

Is transportation included?

Yes — certain retreat activities and organised excursions include transportation, and airport transfers are provided.

How many people will be there?

The retreat is intentionally small, capped at 60 explorers, to keep the circle intimate and the training personal.


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