Exploring Bali Culture with Anthropologist and cultural expert Jean Couteau Melasti: Reutrning to the Sea before Nyepi is a three part series based on a talk by Anthropologist and cultural expert Jean Couteau 'Nyepi Uncovered' at Usada Bali. A Shift Begins. In the days leading up to Nyepi, something begins...
Wood, Wisdom, and Cultural Integrity
A Conversation with Made Suryasa In Bali, knowledge does not exist in isolation. Architecture reflects cosmology. Healing reflects philosophy. Art reflects devotion. Made Suryasa embodies this interconnected intelligence, not only as a mask maker, but as a cultural thinker navigating tradition in a global age. Born in Dangin Puri Kaja,...
A Deep Dive into Bhutan
Saga Dawa Yatra: A 15-Day Spiritual Journey Through Bhutan Scott Bauer, Founder of Usada Bali is leading a spiritual pilgrimage through Bhutan, 19th May - 4th June 2026. We share the details of this extraordinary opportunity. We invite you to join a 15-day Yatra through Bhutan, a journey through a...
Where Medicine Meets Energy
A Conversation with Dr. Krisna of UbudCare Wellness By Dian Dewi Dr.Krisnawan is Co-Founder of UbudCare Wellness, General Practitioner and Pranic Healing Practitioner and Instructor. When you speak with Dr. Krisna, what stands out is not just what he knows, but how he thinks. At one point in our conversation,...
Simple Ayurvedic Rituals for Everyday Balance with Michael Green
Practical lessons from Ayurvedic practitioner with Michael Green Article by Dian D Reich 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...
The Body Does Not Lie with Michael Green
A conversation with meditation teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner Michael Green Michael Green sits with a glass of Amalaki in hand as the conversation begins. The small green fruit, also known as Indian gooseberry, has a long history in Ayurveda and forms one of the key ingredients in Triphala, a traditional...