Wellness Retreat
A Panchakarma for Lifestyle Readjustment By Iyan Yaspriyana Yoga teacher, retreat leader and Co-Founder of Oneworld Retreats When we are in a state of health, physically and mental
What are ayurvedic doshas
Vata, Pitta and Kapha—Understanding the three Doshas. Ayurveda is the ‘science of life’ built on the concepts of Pancha Mahabhutas and Tridoshas—known as the three Doshas
Living Life in Harmony
When I am leading a retreat, I sometimes wonder what the participants would be doing if they were not attending this retreat. When not leading a retreat, I keep myself occupied wit
The Mythology Ganesh / Ganesha
Once upon a time, Shiva had to go away for a long time to fulfill his duty as a destroyer or killer. He said to his wife that since he would be away for long, no single s
Flexibility
In life we need to be flexible in many ways. Not only physically but also in the way we think and act. Sometimes, people forget this or do not care. For example, when educatio
Meditation for my life, not my life for meditation
There are many techniques of meditation, black dot visualization meditation, candle gazing meditation, mantra meditation, mala mediation, zen guided meditation, Tibetan singing bow
Inner Energy
About 17 years ago I met a professor of the medical faculty of University of Indonesia. He was interested in spirituality and became a stepping-stoneonmy spiritual journey. He also
A Conversation at the Rice Field
It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining bright and the birds were chirping by the river just outside my house. I could hear the sounds of children playing in the distance.&
Fear Fighting
When I was still working in Jakarta, I used to take a walk outside my office building during break time to get some fresh air. One day during my walk, I inadvertently woke up a doz
Meditation – A Myth or a Reality?
There are many myths surrounding meditation. The subject can easily be misunderstood and over the years I have heard many different stories. The best one was probably a man who tol