Big Vision "Bali Blue Zone"
What is a Blue Zone Community
A blue zone community refers to geographic areas of the world where people live the longest and healthiest lives. Specifically, blue zones are areas where larger than average numbers of people live past 100 years old, while also enjoying sustained vitality and low rates of chronic diseases into old age.
Some key characteristics of blue zone communities include:
Strong social connections and family bonds
Engrained physical activity as part of daily living
Diets centered around whole, unprocessed, plant-based foods
Sense of life purpose and community engagement
Practices that lower stress and promote relaxation
Environment that enables mobility, natural movement and activity
Belief systems providing meaning and resilience
Moderate caloric intake aligned with lifestyle
In examining and profiling the original blue zones - Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Ogliastra region of Sardinia; Loma Linda, California; and the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica - research has identified the above as common threads supporting longevity, quality of life and wellbeing across blue zone regions.
The concept behind blue zone communities is that our surroundings and lifestyle patterns significantly influence overall health outcomes. By designing and cultivating environments and cultures that optimize wellness, blue zones demonstrate the possibility of adding more healthy years to life.
Why we believe Bali will be the next Blue Zone Community
Balinese Ancient Philosophy of "Tri-Hita Karana"
Tri Hita Karana is a core Balinese Hindu philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with three realms - spiritual, human/social, and nature: A connection between all three.
Parhyangan (spiritual/divine relationship) - honoring the sacred, the divine within all beings, worship traditions connecting to higher powers "universe, spirit, god"
Pawongan (human/social relationship) - nurturing compassion within community through generosity and unity between diverse groups. A connection between all people.
Palemahan (relationship with nature) - coexisting sustainably with the environment through conservation of natural resources. A connection with nature, seeing it as our primary life support system.
The balanced intersection between faith, society and ecology is believed to manifest optimal wellbeing. It highlights seeing the sacred in all people while respecting biodiversity's fragile beauty.
The Tri Hita Karana synthesis of spiritual, social and environmental harmony provides a foundation for sustainable thriving communities. It has resonances with climate justice through its inclusive ecological lens.
In summary, Tri Hita Karana calls for mindfully aligning three pillars: devotion to the divine, unity across humanity, and respect for nature and its limits.
Show me the Evidence?
Here are 10 evidence-based reasons why Bali exhibits strong potential to become the next global Blue Zone longevity hotspot:
Established cultural philosophy of Tri Hita Karana emphasizing harmony with spiritual, social and environmental realms - pillars of blue zones.
Strong devotion to faith and religious community engagement shown to lower stress.
Living heritage of ancient healing modalities, yoga, meditation and natural medicines.
Plant-based cuisine centered around home cooking with localization and food as medicine.
Walkable communities with engrained daily mobility and physical activity.
Strong family systems and respect for elders that cultivates purpose.
Subtropical climate enabling optimal vitamin D levels from sun exposure.
Emergence of numerous conscious businesses and sustainability focus.
Development of world-class wellness tourism infrastructure and popularity.
One of the highest centenarian ratios demonstrating longevity feasibility.
The combination of favorable climate, community orientation, spiritual grounding, traditional food and healing arts make Bali ripe for strategically bridging any small gaps to become a globally-leading sustainably health destination.
The Reality Today. Let's be the Bridge.
10 evidence-based facts about life expectancy in Indonesia compared to other countries globally:
As of 2022, average life expectancy in Indonesia is 73.3 years, ranked #100 globally.
This places Indonesia in the middle tier of ASEAN nations, lower than Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Gender gap exists with women averaging 75.7 years and men 70.9 years.
Average lifespan nearly doubled since 1960s (+23 years) but recent progress has slowed.
Non-communicable diseases now cause 73% of deaths, far outpacing infectious diseases.
Largest mortality causes are stroke, heart disease, diabetes reflecting poor diet and lack of exercise.
Only 67% of Indonesians have access to basic health services indicating lots of room for improvement.
There are 34 hospital beds per 10,000 population, lower ratio than most developing countries.
Indonesia spends only 3.4% of GDP on healthcare vs global average of 10%, limiting advancement.
Blue Zone potential exists but will require major lifestyle and system reforms - community focus presents opportunities.
In summary, Indonesia has made big leaps in longevity but still lags globally suggesting massive upside if holistic health can become higher priority at societal level.
How Mantra Can Help In Collaboration & Cocreation With all Stakeholders.
We aim to bring global health and wellness leaders to bali, sharing their wisdom, solutions and tools for the local community
Bali is a leader in Health tourism
Consumers are moving towards an Experience economy
Creating a community that lives in good health, as welleings, where each person learns new habits, rituals and tools. Taking it back to their local communities gloablly.
By sharing value, solutions and tools online and in person that will help people be empowered in their own practices, anywhere, anytime
Connecting solution seekers, with leading solution providers from aur global network
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