Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science

Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science. An Evening with Ayurvedic Practitioner Michael Green Michael Green is a certified Ayurvedic practitioner and mindfulness teacher, trained at the Southern California University of Health Sciences and UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. Based in Bali, he integrates Ayurveda, meditation, and traditional dharma practices to support holistic wellbeing. Before Michael Green speaks […]
Getting to Know Pranic Healing with Dr. Krisna

Dr. Krisnawan. Co-Founder of UbudCare Wellness, General Practitioner and Pranic Healing Practitioner and Instructor. Dr.Krisna shares his knowledge and experience through talks and workshops at Usada, Bali. Discover Energy Hygiene Most of us understand the importance of physical hygiene. We wash our hands, care for our bodies, eat nourishing food, and try to get enough rest. We may […]
Beyond Borders with Dr. Kerstin Duell

Dr. Kerstin Duell. A Life Shaped by Curiosity Beyond Borders is inspired by a presentation given by Dr. Kerstin Duell at Usada Bali in June 2026. It draws upon themes and stories shared during her talk. The reflections that follow are offered as a response to her work and the questions it continues to evoke. […]
Kuningan: Ancestors and a Sacred Cycle

Reflections on Balinese ancestral traditions from a talk by Jean Couteau at Usada Editor’s Note Kuningan: Ancestors and a Sacred Cycle article is based on a talk by Jean Couteau presented at Usada, exploring the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Galungan and Kuningan in Bali. Couteau’s reflections draw attention to the importance of ancestral relationships, […]
Galungan and the Return of the Ancestors

Reflections on Balinese ancestral traditions from a talk by Jean Couteau at Usada Editor’s Note The following article is based on a talk by Jean Couteau presented at Usada, exploring the cultural and spiritual dimensions of Galungan and Kuningan in Bali. Couteau’s reflections draw attention to the importance of ancestral relationships, ritual cycles. As well […]
Rhythm and Ojas: Rebuilding Vitality in (Peri)Menopause

Rhythm and Ojas: Rebuilding Vitality in (Peri)Menopause is written by Ulli Allmendinger. Ulli Allmendinger is Usada’s resident Ayurveda practitioner, educator, and author of The Power of Ayurveda. Passionate about making Ayurvedic wisdom accessible to modern life, she writes on holistic health, nutrition, women’s wellbeing, and practical lifestyle practices that support balance, vitality, and long term […]