In this inspiring episode, Claude Chouinard, founder of OneWorld Ayurveda shares his journey from organizing yoga retreats to creating one of Bali’s most respected Panchakarma centers. He recounts the pivotal moment that led him to embrace Ayurvedic healing, the challenges of building an authentic Ayurvedic retreat outside India, and the profound spiritual culture of Bali that makes the island uniquely suited for transformation.
Episode Highlights:
How Panchakarma transformed Claude’s vision and life
Why authentic Ayurveda is hard to replicate outside India
The spiritual foundations of Balinese culture
The role of Nyepi, cremation, and temple rituals in daily life
The impact of tourism and how Bali protects its identity
Modern Medicine, Ayurveda, Longevity and Vitality
Timestamps:
00:00 - 07:00: Founding OneWorld and the shift from yoga retreats to Ayurveda
07:00 - 09:00: Annual detox rituals
09:00 - 18:30: The spiritual depth of the Balinese
18:30 - 21:30: Nyepi – Bali’s Day of Silence
21:30 - 28:00: Cremation rituals and reincarnation beliefs
28:00 - 31:30: Bali Tourism’s post-crisis recoveries
31:30 - 38:00: Traditional Medicine of Balinese
38:00 - 46:46: Post-COVID Rise of Ayurveda
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About The Guest:
Claude Chouinard is the founder of OneWorld Ayurveda in Bali, a center dedicated to authentic Panchakarma and Ayurvedic healing. Originally from Canada, Claude left his corporate life to pursue a path of inner exploration, which led him to Ayurveda during his travels in India. Deeply transformed by his own healing experience, he established OneWorld to offer others the same opportunity to reconnect with themselves through time-tested Ayurvedic therapies, mindful living, and the nurturing energy of Bali.
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