Hi everybody !
My name is Made Oka but you can call me Ananda. I was born and am now living in Bali - Indonesia.
I was so weak physically since my childhood. When I began my study in University, I found myself become weaker not only physically but also in the mental strata. I was almost not interested in anything and my confidence was decreased. I was almost hopeless and frustrated. I was so inferior.
One day a friend of mine came to know my condition and he suggested me to practice Yoga and Meditation. He gave me the address of Ananda Marga Yoga Center (Ashram). I was very happy to hear his suggestion and the following day I came to the address given.
The first day I attended the Ananda Marga collective meditation, I did not understand anything and did not know any body. It is also the first time I saw an Indian Yoga Monk (Sanyasi) with his attractive cloth (orange uniform). That Yogi was Acarya Iishvarakrsnananda Avadhuta. I got initiation of Tantric Meditation from him in September 6, 1987. Since that day, Yoga, Meditation, and Vegetarian become my life style and I feel myself almost completely changed. My physical, mental, and spiritual wellness improve drastically. Then I was given a new name “ANANDA DEVA” by Acarya Iishvarakrsnananda Avadhuta.
In 1992 I dedicated myself as an assistant of the Acaryas to teach Yoga Asanas for public. I was also very closed with Acarya Rupatiitananda Avadhuta and very often accompanied him moving around Bali Island for guiding people to the path of Yoga and Meditation (path of bliss). I gave Yoga Classes in ashrams, schools, and some villages and town in Bali and North Sulawesi (Indonesia).
In the end of the year 2005 I got a chance to visit India. I visited some Ananda Marga Ashrams in New Delhi, Varanasi, Chandigarh, Ananda Nagar, Jamalpur, Patna, and Calcutta. I also visited some other historical and interesting places such as Taj Mahal, Lalkila, Rsikesh, Haridwar, Puranakila, Lotus Temple, Laksmi Narayan Temple,
India Gate, etc.
I got much more inspiration after visiting India.
I belief 100% whoever practice Yoga Asanas and Meditation will get much benefit physically, mentally, and spiritually. But I do not recommend anybody to learn Yoga and Meditation merely from the books without guidance from experienced instructor.
Books are only references. Thank you.
BIODATA :
Full Name :
Drs. I Made Oka
Nick Name :
Ananda
Education Backround :
Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Teacher Training,
Udayana University – Bali
Studio
TRIVITA YOGA CENTER
Jalan Muding Mundeh No.33, Kerobokan Kaja,
Kuta Utara – Bali
Home :
Jl. Sentanu III, Gang I No.18 Peguyangan Kaja, Denpasar - Bali
Phone/Whatsapp :
+62 81999120755
E-mail :
anandaoka{at}gmail.com
