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, […]
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 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 […]
Love Potions, Sacred Charms and Guna Guna with Made Surya continues a series inspired by a talk presented by Made Suryasa at Usada Bali. Through stories, cultural context, and traditional teachings, Made explored the Balinese understanding of love charms, sacred symbols, spiritual protection, and the ethical dimensions of esoteric knowledge. Rather than presenting these subjects […]
Cucu Betutu: When Tradition Finds a New Table. In Bali, food has always carried meaning. Many traditional Balinese dishes were not originally everyday meals. They appeared during ceremonies, family gatherings, and important moments, prepared with time, knowledge, and a connection to place. The opening of Cucu Betutu brings an interesting shift. Food that was once […]
A Conversation on Resilience, Balance, and Modern Life with Dr. Krisna What Does it Mean to be Well? is written by By Dian Dewi 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. A recent evening discourse at Usada explored […]
