Get to know Rohana LoSchiavo!


Rohana LoSchiavo has recently accepted the role of Regional Councilor representing the many regional members of Subud California (those who are not affiliated with a center or group). She shares details about her life and interests so that we can all get to know her.

Rohanna LoSchiavo

Since being opened in San Francisco in 1969, at age 18, I have been in the Monterey / Carmel Valley Subud group. Following the trend in Subud,  the group has gone from large to small over the years. Now with 7 active members, I am serving as a helper and temporarily as the group treasurer. 

For over 35 years my work, and joy,  is in sales and marketing in fine art galleries.  Married to Anthony LoSchiavo, a professional painter, my life and home is surrounded with the visual arts.  I also own and operate Carmel Art Tours, a fun and informative 90 minute guided  walking tour to 4-5 of the day’s best exhibits in Carmel galleries, with a stop along the way at an artist’s studio/gallery.

Recently, while being unemployed during the pandemic, I suddenly thought that since I have more time, I could do something for Subud.  Well, it was only a few days later that Luqman Katz asked if I would consider the job of Council member representing the California Regional Members. Confirmed by positive testing and Council vote, I started the role in July, and am enjoying learning the job and working with the very dedicated and thoughtful folks on our Subud California Regional Council.

Since doing latihan alone at home now, I often remember an experience that was a proof of the reality of the latihan for me. Some years ago at a Congress, I was in a small group of women testing personal questions.  One person shared their difficulty when sometimes she made the effort to attend group latihan, but found she was the only one to show up.  A knowing nod confirmed we had all experienced that.

We tested what was the correct attitude about that,  I received that the latihan was everywhere throughout the world and, from a distance, saw it as a wind circling the planet.  We merely stepped into it to receive it.  For me, that experience removed any feeling of being alone, or separate, from other Subud members, and helped me believe that the latihan is always available.

Both in Subud and in our society today, I feel that it is very important for all people to have their voice heard and to contribute our thoughts and energy. I hope to bring the voice of the Regional members back to the Council meetings, and keep the members informed of the many important projects the Council is undertaking for all of Subud California.

I look forward to connecting with the over 100 California Regional Members!  You can reach out to your Regional Councilor at  rohanaloschiavo51@gmail.com.

Rohana LoSchiavo

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