How Ayurveda Came Into My Life, with Ulli Almendinger The short answer? Through yoga. Ayurveda entered my life at a time when I was deeply out of balance. It helped me reconnect with my body, not from the mind, but by truly listening to what the body was asking for....
Join the Usada Rainy Season Reset
Bali's rainy season is beautiful, but after months of humidity and rain, does your body feel heavy, sluggish, and vulnerable? You're not alone. During this time of year, it is common for digestion to weaken, mucus to accumulate, and immunity to drop. February and March in Indonesia mark a unique...
Putu Yudiantara: On Text, Integrity, and a Spirituality That Makes Sense
Putu Yudiantara works at the intersection of psychology, Balinese scripture, and lived experience. Rather than offering fixed answers, his journey unfolds through deep listening—to texts, to tradition, and to the human condition. In this conversation, he reflects on purpose, doubt, devotion, and the clarity that slowly emerges when one finally...
Turning the Mountain
Philosophy, Power, and Sacred Memory in Balinese Mask Tradition Article and Photography by By Dian Dewi In conversation with Kadek Sudiasa, mask maker and dancer, Bali For several years, I have worked alongside Kadek Sudiasa, a Balinese mask maker and dancer, documenting and exploring the philosophy of Balinese masks not...