Meet the Team
From improving sustainability, community investment, poverty outreach and more, Floating Leaf gives back to the people of Bali. So can you.
From improving sustainability, community investment, poverty outreach and more, Floating Leaf gives back to the people of Bali. So can you.
Mikaku has been coming to Bali for over 25 years and loves to share the profound and unique culture of Bali.
Mikaku was a professor of Art and Photography in a previous life and has been coming to Bali for more than two decades. He is an award-winning educator and photographer and loves to share his passion for Indonesia and its many hidden wonders. He has written numerous articles on Bali’s culture, art, mysticism, healers and more. Mikaku landed his first guiding job at the age of 18 and most recently was awarded “Travel Photographer of The Year”.
Putu is from The Balinese Royal Family of Karangasm and was raised learning the traditional dances, healing arts and the culture of Bali. Her deep connection to the island and its people will enrich your experience on the island and provide meaningful touchstones into the culture and locations. Putu’s relations help ensure that each retreat takes advantage of religious and cultural current events such as ceremonies, palace visits, and other little known experiences not available on other tours.
In her previous life, Putu owned and managed one of the most well respected spas in central California for seven years and brings state of the art western techniques and practices to Floating Leaf’s Melati Spa. Centuries-old royal Balinese secret treatments are available in our two spa facilities.
Eka was born in the Balinese regency of Klungkung and trained with naturopaths and nutritionists to learn how to combine traditional Indonesian favorites with healthy and healing cooking techniques. Working closely with head Gardner Pak Rena, they combine to constantly update the menu with ultra healthy, nutritious and tasty offerings.
Lis comes to us from the neighboring island of Lombok and has studied both Western and Eastern methods of massage and spa therapies including facials, hair and body treatments, manicure/pedicure, herbal steam remedies, and much more.
Yuli and her family are our neighbors in our village of Sukawati. Her beauty and willingness to help is matched by her intellect and gift with numbers. She will be happy to help you with any questions or concerns that may arise during your stay.
Certified by the School of Sacred Arts, Pak Mangku comes from a long line of traditional Balinese Hindu priests. His classes involve elements of pranayama, meditation, and various yoga disciplines.
Pak Awan has been a student of yoga most of his life and has studied at some of the most prestigious yoga institutions in the world including The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, India. A yogic scholar, Pak Awan has authored several books on the subject, instructed at several schools in Indonesia, and founded his own school here in Bali.