Imagine that living in harmony with nature, the universe and all beings. Imagine unconditional love and oneness with the self and others. Imagine a community of like-minded beings moving towards a unified goal. This is Ubuntu Bali.

I explored many different approaches and styles but always kept Ashtanga as my main practice. The human teachers that inspired me on my journey are my uncle, Pattabhi Jois, Richard Freeman, Tim Miller and Larry Shultz.

Tri Hita Karana has long been recognised and practiced among the Balinese for its indigenous wisdom to bring about harmonious relationships amongst humanity, god and our surrounding environment.

Whatever it is we practice, at first we need to show up and practice. With enthusiasm, for a long time and without interruption. We do the practice until the practice starts to do us and extends outside of our discipline of choice into a continuous awareness.

Dristi directs attention inwards, guiding prana to do its magic. When I feel attuned to the prana, I feel the energy coming to me. At this time even a light soft gentle practice gives me the same results as a dynamic practice.