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Satsang, Puja, Meditation
Soma has spent six decades exploring yoga and the spiritual path to awakening. Their journey began in 1972 when they attended their first yoga class at the age of 18. They embraced an alternative lifestyle, delving into the new age movement, sustainable living, and raising their three sons in teepees.
In 1992, Soma had a life-changing encounter with Papaji, a revered spiritual master. Guided by his wisdom, Soma experienced profound awakening and spent six years in Satsang with him. Witnessing sacred rituals and the cremation of an enlightened master deepened their understanding of the spiritual journey.
In 2008, Soma fulfilled a prophecy by leading a group to the sacred site of Arunachala in India. They dedicated themselves to spiritual knowledge under Pedanda Made Gunung, the head of the Hindu Religion in Indonesia, for eleven transformative years. Organizing ceremonies for 6,000 people during the passing of a high-level Pedanda in Bali further expanded their spiritual realization.
In 2000, inspired by Papaji, Soma founded Aum Rudraksha Designs to spread the significance of rudraksha beads globally. They believed that wearing these sacred beads could bring about global harmony. Today, Soma shares their wealth of experiences and knowledge to illuminate the path of freedom and devotion for others.