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, he offers a simple image: […]
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 support holistic wellbeing. As people […]
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 herbal formula used to support […]
The Truth About Cacao: More Than Just Chocolate

An interview with Ms. Olivia of Ubud Raw by Dian Dewi for Usada, Ubud Bali What’s the controversy with cacao today? The Truth About Cacao with Ubud Raw at Usada. Chocolate often carries a bad reputation. Many people associate it with weight gain, cavities, and unhealthy habits. But according to Ms. Olivia of Ubud Raw, […]
How Ayurveda Came Into My Life

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. Whether that meant rest, specific […]
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 makes peace with their own […]