What we actually do in the latihan is to become quiet and try to clear ourselves of our thoughts in order to "receive the latihan." Basically, for me it feels like I get calm and relaxed (not always such an easy task!) and then I get in touch with that energy within me that I feel so strongly at moments when I feel most alive...
As Subud is such a personal thing, and really a different experience for each individual, I will not try to say more about the latihan itself. But, I would like to say that I find that when I have not done a latihan in a long time, I often start to feel a heaviness, quite a bit of anxiety, and a frustrating sense of helplessness in doing anything about where I am at. On the other hand, when I do the latihan regularly, I feel those things too, sometimes, but they are definitely not as pervasive. Through the latihan, I have learned many things... and had some amazing experiences (though usually it is ordinary to me)... I have become more patient, open, trusting, and just in touch with who I really am and what really feels right to me.
Having spent four years at university with mostly skeptical scientists I can imagine that many people might now be thinking this is impossible. I have learned to believe what I experience and to leave other things unjudged. If Subud is something you feel interested in or drawn to, then I welcome you to look into it more. You can let the experience prove itself. And if it is not then that is fine too. Every person has a different path and I completely respect that.
I welcome you to ask me any questions you might have, or to look at these pages for which I have links below.
I wish you all the best.