#235 Exploring Ayurveda, Bali, and the Spirit of Transformation with Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Claude Chouinard

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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