2014 boone conference presentation ppt

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Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayu, LMT, RAS
Shanmugamurthy Lakshmanan, Ph.D.
Ashlesha Raut, BAMS, MD-Ayu, RAS, HHP, NC
Conference Committee Members

Friday, July 4, 2014
:00 am – 10:00 am
articipants Registration

INVOCATION
10:00 am – 10:25 am
Dr. Bhavani Prakash &
Prakash Rao, New
Jersey, USA
Dr. Bhavani Prakash is a practicing physician and a passionate musician.
She is not a mere dilettante, but a master of all three of Vocal music, Veena
and the Flute, the oldest and long-standing music traditions of India.
Hailing from a musical family, Bhavani is an A-grade artist of All India
Radio and Doordarshan, Chennai. She has vocal CD albums and
instrumental CD’s to her credit. Bhavani won the All India Radio National
Award at the age of 17, the Ambujam Krishnan Award for being adjudged
one of the Best Artists at the age of 21 by the Music Academy, Madras,
‘The Best Concert Award’ at 21 years of age from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha,
Madras, and a Life Achievement Award in May 2013. Bhavani has given
about 1250 concerts in various parts of India, Singapore , Mauritius,
French island Reunion, and the US. Bhavani teaches vocal, veena and flute
to aspiring students, and in each, she has students who have become
performers.
Prakash Rao had his initial training in mridangam from K.
Sudarshanaacharyulu, uncle of the Hyderabad Brothers. Since 1982, he has
been a student of one of the greatest exponents of Mridangam Sri Vellore
Ramabhadran. He has received advanced training also from Sri
Umayalapuram Sivaraman and the Late Kanjira V. Nagarajan.

WELCOME SPEECH
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayu, LMT, RAS, ERYT, FAAS
Founder & President of AAPNA, USA, is a classically trained Registered
Ayurvedic Specialist, licensed integrative massage therapist, registered yoga
teacher, certified Pranic Healer and certified Reiki Healer, has been practicing
and teaching Ayurveda worldwide since 1988. His passion and love for
Ayurveda fuels his vision for the development and growth of Ayurveda,
including creating and implementing high quality Ayurvedic education and
training programs in the west. It is AAPNA’s mission to bring Ayurveda to
the forefront of healing arts. With your support and encouragement,
Ayurveda will be accepted and integrated as a key complementary science to
modern health care.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, Art of Living Foundation
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and
an ambassador of peace. His vision of a stress-free, violence-free
society has united millions of people the world over through service
projects and the courses of The Art of Living Foundation.
Inauguration Speech
11:oo am - 12:25 pm

GUEST OF HONOR
John H. Reed, M.D., MBA, MPH, is president of the World Institute for Scientific Exploration (WISE), and a
physician practicing in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in preventive medicine. WISE is an IRS tax exempt, non-
profit organization whose primary mission is to conduct and promote ground breaking scientific research and
investigations in countries worldwide on alternative and traditional medicine therapies, such as Ayurvedic Medicine,
scientific anomalies, consciousness and parapsychology, ancient science and technology, and unexplained phenomena
of all kinds. WISE has over 10 major programs and benefits for its Research Associates. One of WISE’s top priority
programs is to identify, digitize, and preserve books, periodicals, archival materials, and collections on the above
subjects, and to provide a global platform through the WISE Wiki and the WISE Digital library, whereby such
materials can be made freely available to researchers worldwide. WISE provides access to 215 full-text journal titles on
the above subjects, several of which focus on Ayurvedic medicine and are available in the Biomedical section of the
WISE Digital Library.

Blissful Lunch
2:30 pm – 2:00 pm

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON THE INTERRELATIONSHIP
AND CONTINUITY OF VEDA, RAJA YOGA AND AYURVEDA
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
Acharya David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is an unusual western born knowledge-holder in the Vedic tradition. He carries
many special Vedic ways of knowledge (vidyas), which he passes on to students. In India, Vamadeva is recognized as a Vedacharya (Vedic
teacher), a Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor and teacher), Jyotishi (Vedic astrologer), Puranic (Vedic historian), a Hindu Acharya (Hindu religious
teacher), and a Raja Yogi.In India, Vamadeva’s translations and interpretations of the ancient Vedic teachings have been given great acclaim
in both spiritual and scholarly circles. In America he is best known as a teacher and practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine and of Vedic
astrology (Jyotish) and has done pioneering work on both these subjects, helping produce educational material and establish a number of
important organizations and institutions. Vamadeva is director of the American Institute of Vedic Studies that offers training programs in
Ayurvedic medicine, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, and Vedic astrology that have been taken by more than five thousand people worldwide. He
has taught at the main Yoga and Ayurveda centers in the West and at many locations in India, Europe and South America. Currently he is
specially aligned with Kerala Ayurveda and with the Chopra Center University. Vamadeva is the author of more than thirty books available
in twenty languages worldwide. His notable titles include Yoga and Ayurveda, Mantra Yoga and Primal Sound, Ayurvedic Healing,
Ayurvedic Astrology, and Vedantic Meditation. He has also done several scholarly books of translations and interpretations from the
Rigveda and studies of ancient history.

Padmaja Mummaneni, Ph.D, Maryland, USA has keen interest in biomedical sciences, naturopathy, Ayurveda and Vedic science,
human values and spirituality that brings joy to everyone. With the grace and guidance of spiritual masters including Sri Sathya Sai
Baba, Sri Karunamayi amma and Sri Swami Manjulanand ji she has developed inner spiritual wisdom and an avid interest in spiritual
sciences and service activities. Dr Mummaneni has specialized in biomedical and life science research in the field of cytogenetics,
molecular biology and pharmacogenomics. Dr Mummaneni’s knowledge, education and contribution to regulatory scientific research,
management expertise with commitment towards the advancement of life science and biomedical research leading to human health
and welfare is evident from her experience at academic (University of Delhi, 1989; University of Kentucky, 1989-1996; University of
Maryland 1998-2005; University of Southern California, 2009), government (National Institute of Health 1996-2004, FDA 2004-
present) and biotech (NeuralStem, Neeronascent 2000-2004) research organizations for the past two decades. Presently Dr
Mummaneni is focusing on genomic related drug development and regulatory science at FDA and personalized medicine with
extensive expertise in cutting edge research projects with publications in peer reviewed journals, book chapters which received number
of scientific citations. Dr Mummaneni is continuously striving on initiatives to steer and bring in wealth of scientific, analytical and
spiritual science experience to emerging needs of the health arena in a multidisciplinary holistic approach.
Padmaja Mummaneni

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO PHARMACOGENOMICS
3:00 pm – 3:25 pm
There have been number of efforts in the field of Auyrveda to merge and bridge evidence based western medicine via studies using
biochemical and genomics technologies. Identifying genetic variations in Ayurveda-based classification may provide a newer approach to
pharmacogenomics (which is the science of how genetic makeup affects an individual’s response to drugs) and help better understand the
scientific classification basis of human population for better therapeutic benefits and safety profile. Ayurvedic system of medicine, the selection
of a preventive and curative regime as well as predisposition to a disease is primarily based on the assessment of one’s body constitution termed
“Prakriti”. Prakriti of an individual is based on the dominance of any single or a combination of mainly three predominant extreme Doshas,
Vata (V), Pitta (P) and Kapha (K), which are not only genetically determined (Shukra Shonita), but also influenced by season (Rutu), maternal
diet and lifestyle (Matur Ahara Vihara), and age of parents and female reproductive system (Kala-Garbhashaya). Ayurveda classification of the
three extreme body constitution types propounds that the diseases manifest from imbalance of these main doshas. The three main types of
constitutional body types are determined by proportions of the five basic elements (namely Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth) which constitute
the Tridoshas. . Besides, biomedical research ascribes distinct properties and functions to each Dosha. Since the aim of pharmacogenomics is
to develop strategies for individualizing therapy for patients, in order to optimize outcome through knowledge of the variability of the human
genome and its influence on drug response, examples of ayurvedic classification approach is one way to enrich and or subgroup patients will be
presented.

Suresh Swarnapuri
uresh Swarnapuri, BAMS, MD-Ayu, Cork City, Ireland is an ayurvedic specialist, and a visiting consultant to
Paris-France, Zagreb-Croatia and Dnepropetrovsk-Ukraine. He is a member of Croatian Ayurveda association and
member of GAP (Global Ayurveda Professionals) he has done MD (Ayurveda) at Rajiv Gandhi Health University,
Bangalore, India. Suresh Swarnapuri was a lecturer at IIAMR -Bangalore and later he served as Associate Professor
at Sri Sri Ravishankar Ayurveda College & Research Institute at Bangalore For more than 10 years, he successfully
conducted various Ayurveda, seminars and lectures in different countries in Europe,he visited and provided
consultations to various countries that includes Germany, Holland, Russian, Serbia, Ukraine, Turkey, Lebanon and
Montenegro. He received Atreya Award for Excellence in Ayurvedic Practice from the Association of Ayurvedic
Professionals of North America in the year 2011 at Boston, U.S.A and later in 2013, he received Charaka award for
excellence in Ayurveda teaching again from AAPNA at Las Vegas-U.S.A. He is presently coordinated with a french
Ayurveda center -Ahimsa to form a Ayurveda school in Paris-France.

Effective role of ayurveda and yoga on compression caused brain tumor
(optic chiasma) and its rehabilitation
4:00 pm – 4:25 pm
Ayurveda together with yoga can produce Extra ordinary results in many Neurological conditions
according to my experience especially with Pranayama. This male patient aged 50 years had tumor
on the optic chiasm a (place where optic nerve crisscross) and was operated for the same but
unfortunately lost vision, speech and pituitary gland dysfunction after surgery. He was coming to me
since 8 months taking Ayurvedic herbs and panchakarma treatments regularly. now he can able to
speak extremely well and vision has improved along with coordination and movements of limbs.,
but needed some more time for full recovery ,he is under rehabilitation practicing pranyama regularly
and it was difficult case to handle as I need to work on both neurological and endocrine needs. I will
be very happy to present this case in the upcoming conference . What we need to understand here is
with the combination of Ayurveda and yoga one can do wonders solving Numerous diseases and
thus both sciences can be used for prevention ,Rejuvenation and Rehabilitation

Jaya Gopal Parla
aya Gopal Parla, BAMS, MD-Ayu, MAOM, California, USA Received his Bachelors degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS)
after completing five and a half years of training from Bangalore University. He also pursued three years of education to receive MD in
Ayurvedic herbology from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. India. He completed Yoga teacher’s training from Bihar school of
Yoga. In addition to his fourteen years of clinical experience, he has traveled to Europe and Japan to propagate the science of Ayurveda.
Currently he is chair and Prof. dept. of Ayurveda at American university of complementary medicine, Beverly Hills, which offers Clinical
Doctorate in Ayurveda (AyD)/PhD programs. He recently graduated from Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program. Being
proactive in propagating ayurveda to the community he has held seminars and educational demonstrations at various venues. He has
presented several papers in national and international conferences and serves as chair of Academic committee Association of Ayurvedic
Professionals of North America, Member Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Charles Drew Medical University, USC medical
systems, LA. Board member CAC, He also is a visiting faculty for Japan Ayurveda School and SCUHS.

Physical, Psychological and Metaphysical understanding of PRANA for enhancing Yoga Practice,
Health And Wellbeing
4:30 pm – 4:55 pm
erfect body and mind are essential for attaining Purushartha’s (goals of Life). Ayurveda
considers righteous living, enjoying life, achieving goals and experiencing bliss as the goals
of life. Perfect health is vital for moving toward these goals. Both Yoga and Ayurveda
recognize the role of Shareera (body) serving as a vehicle for consciousness in the
physical realm. On the other hand Manas (Mind) is structured with good and bad
Samskaras (patterns) which condition our choices and experiences. Delight or misery in
life is based on wholesome or unwholesomeness of these patterns. Prana is the gateway
for promoting Mind and body to good patterns. A healthy flow of Prana enhances
positive experiences and helps achieve goals of life. The main objective of this
presentation is to discus the subtle mechanics involved in generation and regulation of
Prana, its inter-play between body, emotions, sensory expression and mind along with Diet
and herbs.

Shanmugamurthy Lakshamanan
hanmugamurthy Lakshamanan, M.Sc., M Phil., M A., M.S., PhD., Massachusetts, USA is a Research Scientist at Wellman Center for
Photomedicine, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts. His research focus is on Nanotechnology and Siddha- Ayurveda Photomedicines. He is a
distinguished Scientific Advisor, VICE President for International Research for the World Institute for Scientific Exploration and the Direct and Head of
Indian Division of Sciences. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of two peer reviewed international journals: 1) Ancient Science and 2) Ayurveda, that has been
established by Vedic Research International Inc.,. Inspired by Sage-Scientist Vethathiri Maharishi’s effort towards bridging Physics with Philosophy he
established the World Community Service Center-USA in 2005. In the past he has organized several international conferences, workshops and seminars. He
also introduced ancient agriculture and food technology via community vegetable gardens and community kitchen concepts in the United States. For the
past twenty years he has been working on a paradigm shift theory using Ancient Indian Science. He is also the Chair and Research Director representing the
Research and Development division of the Association of the Ayurvedic Physicians of North America(AAPNA-Harvard branch). He has carried out
extentive research on ancient Tamil language literature. He is now building ancient Science curriculum with the help of his MIT and Yale collaborators to
include in the curriculum in the United States and India.. He has conducted thousands of courses on ancient science and promoted it worldwide. He is
associated with many organizations in the world that work for World Peace through research and education. He is a scientist, philosopher, editor, author,
poet and farmer. He has submitted his revolutionary proposal on the change of education system to the World leaders that includes H.H. Dalai Lama, Dr.
Abdul Kalam, the Prime Minister of India and President of India.. He is currently authoring the book titled “Unravelling the Ayurvedic Mystery”,
published by Vedic Research International.

Formless to Form and Form to Formless- Yoga
sub-atomical transformation
5:00 pm – 5:25 pm
f humans have evolved from nothing then there is a good story to narrate.
Ancient Indian literature, common sense and individual experiences in life
clearly reveal that human beings evolved from nothing, the absolute empty
space. If this statement is true then who is god? What is religion? Here an
evidence based explanation will be given to show how space as god transforms
into matter from an ancient science perspective and Yoga the only religion that
will take you back to space. A modern framework will be used to explore the
subatomic self.

Yogini Shambhavi Chopra
Yogini Shambhavi Chopra is one of the most important and dynamic women teachers of the deeper aspects of Yoga
coming out of India today. Her teachings are rooted in the ancient traditions of Bhakti Yoga, Shakti Sadhana, Ayurveda,
Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), and Mantra Yoga. She is noted for her clear, direct, and uncompromising expression, and her
ability to inspire seekers from every walk of life. She unfolds the bliss of well-being through Vedic Upaya, rituals, mantra and
meditation, drawing one to the deeper ‘Yogic Reality’, awakening the universal Shakti power within us. Shambhavi has been
honored with the Jyotisha Visharada by CVA for her insightful contributions and teachings in Vedic Astrology. As co-director
of the American Institute of Vedic Studies (www.vedanet.com), Santa Fe NM, she joins Pandit Vamadeva Shastri (David
Frawley) in his international teaching work in Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic astrology, and Vedic Studies. Shambhavi offers personal
consultations in Vedic astrology internationally, guiding one to connect with the Shakti of the planets, drawing in the divine
grace into our lives. She has authored two books on the Mother Goddess -Yogini Unfolding the Goddess Within, Yogic
Secrets of the Dark Goddess and two special CDs of chants and mantras-Yogini Bhava Shakti Mantras Invoke the Divine
Within and Jyotir Bhava Shakti Mantras for the Nine Planets.

6:00 pm – 6:55 pm
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON
YOGIC ART OF
ESTORATIVE HEALING

Anthony James
nthony B. James DNM(c), ND(T), MD(AM), DPHC(h.c), OMD(Acc.), RAC, SMOKH, Plant City,
Florida, USA is an internationally recognized professor and Doctor of Indigenous Traditional and Natural
Medicine recognized as the first western Aachan and Professor of Traditional Thai Ayurvedic Massage in the US
(Friend of Thailand Recipient 2002). Honorable Knight Cultural Attache/ Diplomat: ORDEN MEDICA
SAGRADA DE CABALLEROS DE ESPERANZA, Sacred Medical Order of the Knights of Hope (SMOKH),
Oklevueha Native American Church Medicine Elder, Dean and Director of Education of Florida State
Authorized SomaVeda College of Natural Medicine, Plant City Florida. Author of over twenty books, over 150
educational video’s and winner of the annual Bronze Telly Award (2013) for Independent Educational DVD
Category.

Resolving Symptomatic Extra-articular Features of the Connective Tissue Diseases
and the Spondyloarthropathies/ Edema/ Ischemia and inflammation
:30 pm – 8:55 pm
Resolving Symptomatic Extra-articular Features of the Connective
Tissue Diseases and the Spondyloarthropathies/ Edema/ Ischemia
and inflammation With SomaVeda® Thai Yoga Therapy and/ or
Ayurveda Chirothesia. A PowerPoint and lecture on a multi-point
non-invasive protocol integrating both traditional and elegant adapted
modern methodologies.

Ravindran Kannan
Professor. Ravindran Kannan, North Carolina, USA is a Professor in World Community Service Center (WCSC).
He has been serving the Organization on voluntary basis since the year 2000 working directly with the founder, Shri
Vethathiri Maharishi. Prof. Ravindran Kannan has Doctoral Degree in Acupressure and has been practicing
Acupressure and Natural Therapy since 1995. He was under the able guidance of world renowned Dr. Devendra
Vora, a master in Acupressure and Natural Therapy and author of the book, “Health In Your Hands”. He has been
recently appointed as Karnataka Advisor of Indian National Advisory Council of WISE (World Institute For
Scientific Exploration, which is an activist scientific organization, leading and pushing the boundaries of research and
the innovative, pioneering development of extraordinary services, technologies, and products worldwide to help solve
the major problems of humanity. To spread the message of wellness and create awareness among the masses about
Acupressure, Yoga and Natural Therapies, he founded a non-profit organization called, “YANTRA – Yoga,
Acupressure, Natural Therapy Research Foundation”.

Identification of God alone can lead to unification of Beings
9:00 pm – 9:25 pm
This theme assumes a greater significance in the present situation where
many countries and people of the World are fighting and killing each other in
the name of religion or GOD. Even though science did not accept GOD, they
speak about GOD particle and majority of the religions failed to accept the
scientific developments. They couldn’t explain the logic of GOD through
scientific insights.So, here comes Vethathiri Maharishi whose revolutionary
insights about The Space, the concept of Gravity and its evolution and Self-
transformation, forms the basis of these proceedings.

Linda Gobindoss
inda Gobindoss, B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc (Hons) Ayurvedic Medicine; Guadeloupe, French West Indies is
passionate about Ayurveda ever since she was a teenager; she eventually graduated from Manipal University (India) and
Middlesex University (UK) and completed 2000 hours of clinical internship in various Ayurvedic hospitals in India.
She then worked for two of the leading Ayurvedic institutes in the United Kingdom: Ayurveda Retreat and Ayurveda
Pura, where she was consulting and had the opportunity to teach and train therapists. Two years ago she launched her
own Ayurvedic practice: Satya Ayurveda and started to promote Ayurveda around the world, in French and in English,
providing consultations, workshops, conferences, retreats (London, Paris, Johannesburg, the Caribbean, the US…) +
videos on YouTube, articles online and in magazines/newspapers, participating to radio and TV programs.

The Power of breathing: yogic practices, an Ayurvedic point of view & some
useful applications
9:30 pm – 9:55 pm
There is a proverb that states: “Life is in the breath. He who half
breathes half lives.” While in Yoga, we find guidelines on breathing
techniques (Pranayama); we can clearly understand the importance
and health benefits of breathing through the basic principles of
Ayurveda. However, what’s essential is how we apply these ancestral
practices and knowledge to our contemporary fast paced lives. This
presentation will aim to empower you through your breath.

Sejal Shah
ejal Shah, BHMS, North Carolina, USA has been on the path of yoga for more than 20 years. She has learnt
Iyenger, Sivananda and Sri Sri Yoga. She is Founder, Wellness and Life Style Excellence Center (2007-2012) and
teaching for more than a decade in India and USA. Currently she works at the Art of Living Retreat Center, Boone,
NC, USA. She teaches Sri Sri Yoga and Happiness program of Art of Living. She is member of Yoga Academic
Council at Sri Sri University, Odhisa, India. Her graduation in science of Homeopathy (Mumbai University, 1993)
created a strong foundation for understanding health in terms of mind-body-soul state. Prevention is better than
panic and cure, is her mantra. She quit her homeopathy practice long back to promote healthy life style concepts
and habits which help people to discover their true health potentials and hidden healing power. She is the compiler
and publisher of the book Spirit of Yoga (2009). She wrote regularly in Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Bangalore
Mirror, gave a talk on radio and as Subject Matter Expert to Art of Living website – www.artofliving.org – yoga
section also writes yoga and health articles regularly in Rishimukh – The Art of Living Magazine.

Main Hall
6:00 am – 7:00 am
ntroduction to Sri Sri Yoga
esigned by Spiritual Guru, Sri Sri Ravi Shanakar – Founder of Art of Living,
Sri Sri Yoga is a holistic way of energizing and integrating your mind, body and
spirit. This ancient knowledge made applicable for modern times can be easily
added to your daily routine resulting in a lasting experience of your true inner
power and overall well being. This one hour morning yoga and meditation will
give the glimpse of the same.

Ravindra Khadilkar
Ravindra Khadilkar, B.A.M.S., Ph.D. Pune, India working as consulting Ayurvedic physician in infertility and
gynecological disorders more than 25 years, visited Sri Lanka in 1994 for Ayurveda & Infertility conference, live
television program on Mumbai Doordarshan on Ayurveda & Infertility in 1997, Ayurveda and Vata Vikar Tretment in
1988. Awarded as Fellow of Institute of Indian Medicine (F.I.I.M.) in 2000, visited Italy and France for International
Ayurveda Conference in 2003, awarded as Jyotish Visharad by Jyotish Parishad, Pune, 2004, awarded as “Bhavishya
Bhushan” by Varaha Mihir Jyotish Vidyapeeth Pune in 2006, Participated in International Conference of Astrology at
Mauritius in 2008, awarded as Ayurved Varidhi (Phd) by International Ayurved Open University in Sydney Australia
2009, awarded as Tathagat International Excellence award in Colombo sri lanka in 2009, awarded Parasara Award from
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America in 2012 and participated in International Conference of
Ayurveda at Hong Kong in 2010.

Veda Hall 1
6:00 am – 7:00 am
edic Chanting and Meditation for Optimum Happiness & Wellness
uring the meditation process combining the sound, breath and mantras clear the
channels of flow of energy through the mind-body-soul circuit, adjusting the chemical
composition of our internal states and regulating brain-hemisphere imbalances,
contributing to a natural release of fear and emotions which causes various physical,
psychological and emotional imbalances. By balancing the nervous system, chanting
and meditation regulates the chronic stress and tension by creating harmony and
equilibrium and mind and body.

Kathleen Lohr
Kathleen Lohr, LMT, Ayurveda Practitioner, Texas, USA is a graduate of a Six-Month Residential Internship
with the Sri Sri Ay urveda Center at the International Art of Living Center in Quebec, Canada. During this excellent
and intensive program, she perfected the Ayurvedic Bodywork treatments, Marma Chikitsa and Pancha Karma
techniques that form the basis of her work. Upon returning to Texas, Kathleen established a business and fondly
named it “SweetOjas” after her favorite passage from Dr Vasant Lad’s Textbook on Ayurveda. She has since studied
Marma Chikitsa with Dr Lad, and has continued her education with such western ayurvedic luminaries as David
Frawley, Mark Halpern, Claudia Welch, David Crow, Jai Dev Singh, Robert & Melanie Sachs, John Douillard and Arjun
Das. She has also trained with The Himalayan Institute and has received direct transmission of esoteric healing arts
from anonymous masters. She is a teacher of the Art of Living’s “Breath Water Sound” and Pancha Kosha Meditation
and practices Mantra and Mudra as enhanced meditation and healing techniques.

Veda Hall 2
6:00 am – 7:00 am
antra, Mudra & Meditation
This lovely meditation combines Bija Mantras with Mudras to
enhance positive expression of the Five Embodied Elements. It is a
refreshing morning practice for awakening subtle Pranic Flow and
balancing the relationship of Prana, Tejas and Ojas.

Satya Kalra
atya Kalra, California, USA is a self-transformational, self-empowerment, and happiness coach, meditation expert, spiritual guide,
international speaker and international bestseller author. She has published many spiritual articles and 6 bestselling books such as My
Questions and God’s Answers-Bhagavad Gita, 108 Mantra to Awaken Your Soul and four of Path to Anandam pocketbook series. Her
recent bestselling book is “Yoga Beyond Asana”. The Complete Guide for Blissful Life”. Following a divine call, Satya left the helm as a
CEO in the biotech industry (Cancer arena) after serving for 35 years she followed the divine call and founded a Non-Profit organization-
Path to Anandam. She is popularly known for Anandam Lifestyle (Blissful Living). Over 40 years, Satya has been practicing and propagating
blissful living and helping others to become more self-dependent and self-reliant through applications of spirituality in daily life, family,
business and community matters over 35 years. She bridges science and spirituality and teaches how to attain eternal happiness and peace
within and reach your unlimited potential by raising your conscious level through easy, simple and effective techniques/practices. She has
coached, taught and trained 1000s of people on radio stations, TV shows (over 75 radio and TV shows) in universities, non-profit
organization and entrepreneurs, CEOs, high level managers, youth, and families.

Veda Hall 3
6:00 am – 7:00 am
nandam Meditation
“Through Anandam Meditation, you experience the ultimate happiness, love, and peace – Sat Chit Ananda.
You will learn through Power Point Presentation and practice:
• What is True Meditation, why meditation and what is the process of meditation?
• You will experience ultimate happiness, and enjoy the flow of Anandam energy (Divine Shakti) in every cell of your body.
Benefits of Meditation:
One who contemplates and meditates on the Supreme Being, shines like the sun and beyond the darkness of ignorance. Arjuna,
be established in Yoga at all times, live in Supreme Consciousness and strive to attain Self-Realization. (Gita.8.09, 8.27)
Meditation is the best medication for all the agitations” —H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji
• Healthy Body, Calm Mind, Happy and Peaceful Life, Creativity and Psychic, Discrimination, Focus, Forgiveness/Freedom,
Humbleness, Surrender, Stress free,, Meditation leads to Samadhi, Connection of Body, Mind and Soul, Union with Supreme-
Oneness, Self-Realization, Liberation, Nirvana, Anandam meditation is not limited to any religion and region. Anandam
meditation can be practiced by anyone regardless of their beliefs because everyone has conscious, subconscious and super
conscious mind As if anyone has heart issue will go to the heart specialist regardless of his religion.

Lucia Jones
ucia Jones, North Carolina, USA loves sharing the gift of yoga, and blends the practice with
gentle instruction, encouraging students to listen to and honor their own bodies. Her interest in the
relationships between mind, body, nutrition and health led her to study Ayurveda, which inform her
belief that wellness comes from considering and supporting all aspects of the self. She completed
the 230-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Allison Dennis at the Heart of Yoga School, Ayurvedic
Yoga with Dr. Vasant Lad and Maria Garre at the Ayurvedic Institute, Ayurvedic Program at the
Kerala Ayurveda Academy, and is grateful to all the teachers who have inspired her practice. She
brings her practice of pranayama, ayurveda, meditation, chanting, asana, and spirituality into her
classes, and considers every single practice precious and special.

Veda Hall 4
6:00 am – 7:00 am
osha Balancing Yoga
As the sister sciences, Yoga and Ayurveda are complementary and the Ayurvedic
approach makes yoga practice more balanced and tailored to various needs of the
individuals. Yoga used to be toughed one on one, but nowadays teaching of yoga is
mostly presented in a group setting. I will talk about the gunas and different
approach of your yoga asana practice in a group class. I will focus on the elements
and will explain how you can balance your doshas during any yoga practice, your own
or in a class. You will leave with enough knowledge to start your own daily yoga
practice and incorporate what you learn for your needs or those of your clients.

Hans Chaudhry
rofessor. Hans Chaudhry, Ph.D. New Jersey, USAis a Research Professor in
Bio-medical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, New
Jersey, USA. He has published more than eighty papers related to Bio-mechanics
in international peer reviewed journals. His main interest is Spirituality and
rehabilitating parent-less children, destitute and disabled. He is also interested in
developing Non-Invasive techniques to detect and treat cancer. low back pain,
and knee disorder.

Impact of Consciousness on Mind and Body
8:30 am – 8:55 am
onsciousness is a fundamental thing in existence. It is inherent in living and
non living things in the universe. It becomes that with which it identifies.
Identification with Love for the Cosmic Consciousness, the Divine with all His
comrades of Light, Knowledge, Power, and Ananda (Ecstasy) is the way to
freedom and mastery over our mind and body. Practicing higher or Divine
Consciousness as preventive measure for any type of adverse effect on body
and mind manifested as life will make our life flow like a beautiful song.

Mother Maya Tiwari
Mother Maya Tiwari is an outstanding spiritual leader and teacher who has been praised by the
Parliament of World Religion’s for her global work in fostering wellness, peace and inter-faith
understanding. In 1981, Mother Maya founded the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda in USA. She is
also the founder of Mother Om Mission that serves at risk communities with Ayurveda’s
charitable education. Mother Maya is an acclaimed author of several Ayurveda books and an
ovarian cancer survivor at the age of 23. Belonging to and trained in the ancient wisdom tradition
of Veda Vyasa, India, Maya walks a simple, accessible life in service of all. Mother Maya received
the prestigious Dhanvantari International Award and Rishi Award from AAPNA for her quarter-
century long pioneering work in Ayurveda.

9:00 am – 9:55 am
EYNOTE PRESENTATION ON WOMEN’S
HEALTH & SPIRITUALITY:
THE ROLE OF AHIMSA IN AYURVEDA
AND YOGA

Dhanada Kulkarni
hanada Kulkarni, BAMS, RAS, Texas, USA is the Founder and Director of SohamAyurYoga and
an experienced health practitioner, ayurvedic specialist, master yoga therapist, Vedic astrologer and
vastu consultant in the San Francisco bay area. She has been very active in promoting ayurveda and
other ancient Indian sciences at various forums in the USA over the last 9 years. She serves on the
boards of several organizations including AAPNA, Kalidas Sanskrit University of Maharashtra,
India. She has been honored with many international awards such Jivaka, Dhanwantari and Patanjali
Award by AAPNA for her yogic research. Dhanada has been an international keynote speaker,
presenter and integrated medicine panel expert for many organizations.

Mantras – A Significant Chikitsa in Ayurveda
10:00 am – 10:25 am
antras are Sanskrit words loaded with power and sounds capable of penetrating our body into deep levels of
consciousness by their unique sounds and the vibrations they create. Mantra, one of the process of chikitsa
also included in ayurveda. In Ayurveda, apart from herbal remedies for diseases, a stress is laid on Mantra
recitation also to enhance the healing. It is adravyabhuta and daivavyapasraya chikitsa paddhati. From the
vedic period man has been constantly associated with Mantras – right from the moment man is born till he
breathes his last. His first connection begins with Jaatakarma. We can find numerous references emphasizing
Mantra recitation in Ayurvedic texts. In the treatment of Jwara (fever), Charaka recommends chanting
Vishnu Sahasranama. In the treatment of snake bites, antidotes are prepared while chanting specific mantras
to increase the efficacy of the medicine. Recent research in the efficacy of mantras and sound therapy on
our body and healing has revealed what our yogic seers have already experienced, advocated and which has
been passed on from time immemorial to the present day – the Power of Mantra Yoga or the chanting of
Mantras.

Yogi Amrit Ji
Yogi Amrit Desai is recognized as one of the pioneers of the authentic teachings of yoga in the West. He was born in Halol in
Gujarat, India in 1932, and in 1947 he met his teacher, Babuji, who had come to Halol to teach. He immediately became a disciple
of the master, and has followed his teachings ever since. After studying engineering and then teaching high school in India, the
young Amrit Desai arrived in America in February 1960, initially to study art. But his spiritual mission drove him to begin
teaching yoga, and that rapidly became his true life’s work. He was one of the earliest of the wave of Indian “gurus” who came to
the U.S., and is the last living master from that initial wave. Gurudev has been honored for following in the footsteps of many of
the great spiritual Masters such as Paramahansa Yogananda, the renowned author of Autobiography of a Yogi, and Swami
Vivekenanda, who founded the World Religious Parliament in India 1893. This prestigious organization has bestowed recognition
to only five spiritual teachers who have played significant roles in disseminating the ancient heritage of India worldwide. In 1986
they honored Gurudev with the title Jagadacharya, World Teacher. He has also been recognized with titles including Doctor of
Yoga and the Vishwa Yoga Ratna, awarded by the President of India.

11:00 am – 11:55 am
EYNOTE PRESENTATION ON
YOGIC HEALING

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil
Anupama Kizhakkeveettil, BAMS, MAOM, LAc., Ph.D (C), California, USA is an Ayurvedic practitioner
and licensed acupuncturist. She received her Master Degree in Oriental Medicine from the US and currently pursuing
PhD in public health. She has presented papers at national and international conferences and has authored peer-
reviewed journal articles in complementary and alternative medicine. Anu is actively involved in various research
projects and also serves as peer reviewer for journals and international conference in US. Currently she is working as
an Associate Professor, Research Faculty and the Program Director for the Ayurvedic program at Southern California
university of Health Sciences, visiting faculty for American University of Complementary Medicine. She is also a
founding member of Council of Ayurvedic Credentialing and board member of Council of Ayurvedic Research,
Board of Director of California Ayurvedic Medical Association and Action Board member of American Public
Health Association.

Role of Ayurveda and Yoga in Promoting Digestive Health
12:00 pm – 12:25 pm
Healthy digestion is indispensable for a healthy body and mind. According to the US Department of Health and
Human Services, 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by various digestive diseases. Ayurveda has given utmost
importance to KOSHTA (digestive system) health. Physiology that maintains our health is depends on the state of
AGNI (metabolic activity). The three doshas which help our well-being when balanced are regulated by AGNI.
Prevention of diseases and recovery from imbalances also depends on the functioning of digestive fire. Hence every
dietary protocol and physical activity should be based on the functioning of AGNI. Ayurveda, the ancient science of
healing, explains various modalities for balancing energies in the digestive system; including diet, herbs and
Panchakarma. Similarly, in yogic literature there are explanations of various asana, mudra, bandha and pranayama,
which are beneficial for healthy digestion. In this presentation, simple, practical and effective protocols for the
healthy digestive system mentioned in the literature of ayurveda and yoga have been compiled. The main objective
of this study is to discuss various modalities provided in the yoga and ayurvedic literature for promoting digestive
health.

Maria Syldona
aria Syldona, Ph.D., Colorado, USA interdisciplinary background encompasses
science, engineering, psychology, education and Eastern psycho-spiritual traditions, at
institutions including: Carnegie-Mellon, Stanford and Brown Universities and SUNY
Stonybrook, NY. She has published, and presented at international conferences in the
area of science and spirituality, focusing on Kashmir Shaivism, physics, neurosciences
and psycho-spiritual development. Dr. Syldona is Founder/Director of the Institute for
Human Psycho-spiritual Development in Ridgway, Colorado, USA.

Prana, Kundalini and D.C. Bio Potentials: Cross-Cultural &
Interdisciplinary Challenges
:00 pm – 2:25 pm
esearch integrating tenets of Eastern psycho-spiritual traditions and Western science are essential in facing the
challenges of promoting health, well-being and human psycho-spiritual development. Such integration provided
the basis for a study of healing meditation states that produced data of real-time dynamic fluctuations in DC
potential measurements taken simultaneously from skin locations on and off of acupuncture meridian points. It
was hypothesized that bio electricity, as DC potential current measurements taken on acupuncture points (marmas),
is both a direct and an indirect measure of chi (prana). During a baseline session, a subject had an experience that
met traditional descriptions of a Kundalini experience. Moreover, the DC potential data taken during this event
appear to corroborate descriptions in Yogic sciences of energy-based phenomena which can take place during an
experience of Kundalini activity. Therefore, these results appear to represent an electro-physiological signature of
Kundalini activity.

Manisha Kshirsagar
anisha Kshirsagar, BAMS, DY & A, California, USA graduated from Pune University, India with a Bachelors
degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. She is also trained at the Indian College of Naturopathy and qualified as
a Yoga Instructor from the renowned Kaivalyadham University in India. She is also a Licensed Esthetician from
USA. Dr. Manisha has been teaching Ayurveda and yoga for more than 20 years. She specializes in women and
infant health, skin care and natural beauty treatments. She offers Ayurvedic consultations, regular workshops on
Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking, skin care, Panchakarma and Herbal formulations. She is also a published author
of “Ayurveda, A Quick Reference Handbook’’. A quick reference guide for the beginners and also for those
interested in learning the ancient art of Vedic science. Currently she is a Director of Ayurvedic Healing, a faculty
member at Kerala Ayurveda and Mount Madonna Institute.

Netra (Eye) Yoga
2:30 pm – 2:55 pm
We will be learning some techniques for your Inner and outer
Vision.

Chen Yen
Chen Yen, PharmD, Arizona, USA Chen Yen is an expert at helping ayurvedic
practitioners attract a steady flow of clients. Chen came from “the other side” as a
pharmacist, and kept a secret to herself about what she really thought of drugs. She grew
a pharmacist recruiting business from 0 to 7 figures the introverted way. Chen is no
longer hiding behind her secret and is excited to now be living her passion. It’s time that
our healthcare system is integrated, and people stop depending on drugs when they don’t
really work! Chen appreciates the ayurvedic lifestyle and studies with enlightened masters.

Ayurvedic & Yogic Practitioners: How to Attract a Steady Flow of
Clients, without having to do as much marketing
:00 pm – 3:25 pm
Are you an ayurvedic & yoga practitioner who loves helping people, and wish more people saw the value in
working with you?
What if you could fill your practice, without having to do as much marketing?
• The #1 mistake most ayurvedic practitioners make that costs them new clients (most practitioners get stuck here)
• The first critical step to getting the phone ringing
• One thing you can do differently, so your services sound different
• The step-by-step approach to filling your practice quickly
Ayurvedic & Yoga practices are not well understood by many people outside of India, especially in Western countries.
As an ayurvedic and yoga practitioner, it’s a challenge to explain what you do so that people understand the value of
ayurveda and yoga. This presentation shows how to communicate what you do, so people see the value in working with
you. It’s the most important step to filling your ayurvedic and yoga practice.

Ashlesha Raut
Ashlesha Raut, BAMS, MD-Ayu, Illinois, USA is a consulting Ayurvedic Specialist and Nutritional
Consultant with more than 15 years of experience. She is a Registered Ayurvedic Specialist (RAS) and Board
Certified in Integrative Medicine (BCIM). Ashlesha holds BAMS, MD-Ayurveda from Mumbai University, India
and earned gold medal for her thesis. Ashlesha has completed her N.C. (Nutritional Consultant) and HHP (Holistic
Health Practitioner) with High Honors in USA. She also completed her ‘Second Degree Reiki Program’ in USA.
Ashelsha is a recipient of ‘Shiromani Award’ by Indian Board of Alternative Medicines and has been honored
Charaka award from AAPNA in 2012. Ashlesha is a founding member of CAC (Council for Ayurveda
Credentialing) and Secretary of AAPNA. She is a Director of Ayurveda at “Ayurveda For Healing” and “Main
Street Yoga” where she practices Ayurveda.

Ayurvedic Eugenics – Seeding for Optimal Health
4:00 pm – 4:25 pm
ealth is the basic necessity of every human being. Ayurveda provides a magnificent and holistic definition of
health, which explains that health has to be at all levels of human existence. Optimal health is a treasure that each
individual should value and strive for accomplishing and maintaining throughout the lifetime. Ayurveda provides
many ways for achieving optimal health. In real life, it has always been observed that few people can easily achieve
health while for some it is very challenging to maintain optimal health. This is due to genetic variations. It is a well
accepted fact that health has a strong relation with one’s genetic makeup. Hence, it is essential to sow the seed of
health when genetic makeup is developing. So, how do we achieve this strong healthy genetic makeup? The goal
of achieving this strong healthy genetic makeup is addressed by Ayurveda Eugenics. In “Charaka Samhita” – a
classical Ayurvedic text book dated approximately 3500 years old gives thorough guidance from preconception to
childbirth with the focus of having radiant healthy progeny. This presentation will focus on how to follow these
Ayurveda guidelines in the present modern times and place. And also provide practical solutions for adopting
these invaluable ancient methods seamlessly.

Shunya Pratichi Mathur
“Shunya” Pratichi Mathur is the founder of Vedika Global, a not for profit
organization in Berkeley California, where she offers 5 year degree in Ayurveda. At
Vedica Global, she offers free Ayurveda Sanghas or public lectures, and low cost
Ayurveda wellness clinics. Pratichi is an author of many publications, and has been
featured in San Francisco Chronicle, Tathaastu Magazine, and Yoga Journal and
serves on the board of several professional organizations serving Ayurveda and
allied Vedic sciences including the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine
(CAAM).

4:30 pm – 5:25 pm
EYNOTE PRESENTATION ON
YURVEDIC PSYCHOLOGY

Daniel McNeff
aniel McNeff, B.S., CEO, Legally Mine, California, USA Education: B.S. Brigham Young University (School
of Journalism), CFP UC San Diego, AA Brigham Young University (Spanish) Positions: Journalist Canon City
Daily Record, Representative: A.L. Williams, Senior Vice President: A.L. Williams, Principal Broker: First
American National Securities Corp., CEO: Pulse Jet Incorporated Mr. McNeff is the C.E.O. of Legally Mine. In
addition to running his own businesses for the last 20 years he has served as The Senior Vice President of one of
the Nation’s largest financial services company for 15 years. He is a published author with one book and many
magazine and newspaper articles. He has been married for 31 years is the father of 8 children and grandfather to
7 so far. Mr. McNeff has conducted hundreds of seminars and is responsible for helping thousands of people
protect their assets, and reduce their tax liabilities.

Utilizing Medico legal Tools: The Key to Lawsuit
Prevention and Tax Reduction
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
awsuit Protection and Prevention
1. How will incorporating help prevent lawsuits? Or will it help at all?
2. How business owners should be structured: C-corps, S-corps, FLP’s, LLC’s, etc.
3. Learn how to use the only legal tool that can protect 100% of a business owner’s professional and personal assets from lawsuits, liens and levies. Statistically not even one
in 100,000 are using this tool.
4. Will a living trust help prevent lawsuits? If not why have a living trust?
5. How to protect a business, property, retirement funds and assets in the event of a judgment in excess of liability insurance or exclusion in a policy.
6. Which state laws provide the greatest asset protection? A business owner may live in one state but use the superior law of another state to his or her benefit.
7. Lawsuit protection strategies most advisors are unaware of. Only 780 of the more than 1 million practicing lawyers in America claim lawsuit protection as one of their
specialties.
Tax Reduction and Estate Planning
a. What is the best business structure for income tax reduction
b. How to use corporate resolutions for income tax reduction
c. The strengths and pitfalls of the “S” Corp.
d. How to use income shifting as means to income tax reduction.
Summary: Through this course attendees will truly understand exactly how, why and where legal entities should be used for both lawsuit prevention and income tax
reduction. The course is given in plain English and when done most attendees understand the proper use of legal tools for the first time in their lives.

Dara Ghahremani
ara Ghahremani, Ph.D. UCLA, Los Angeles, California USA is associate research faculty in the UCLA Department of
Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. He received his PhD in the
Neuroscience area in the Psychology Department at Stanford University and was a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA. His primary
area of research involves using multi-modal human neuroimaging techniques to examine brain mechanisms underlying self-
control in both healthy and substance-abusing populations. This research involves combining functional magnetic resonance
imaging (fMRI), neuroreceptor mapping using positron emission tomography (PET), and pharmacological interventions. In
addition, he is investigating non-pharmacological techniques, such as controlled breathing, for improving self-control and
promoting emotional resilience. In particular, he is examining the Youth Empowerment Seminar (for high school students) and
Project Welcome Home Troops (for veterans), programs that teach controlled breathing and meditation to reduce stress and
alleviate symptoms related to traumatic experience.

Effects of Yogic Breathing on Brain and Behavior
8:30 pm – 8:55 pm
In this talk, Dr. Ghahremani will present an overview of research conducted on Sudarshan
Kriya Yoga (SKY), the collection of controlled breathing practices taught in workshops presented
by the Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values. This work
includes recent results showing the impact of such practices on reducing post-traumatic stress
disorder symptoms in recent veterans diagnosed with the disorder. He will also present his work on
acute effects of SKY on the brain during emotion regulation in both adults and adolescents. His
preliminary work suggests that SKY has a significant impact on promoting resilience in brain
circuitry important for regulating emotions.

Indian Classical Dance
:00 pm – 10:00 pm
uralidharan & Team
haratha Natyam

Indu Arora
ndu Arora, ERYT, RAC, PhD (C), Illinois, USA is a true Yogini by Karma. She is highly accomplished international
speaker, Master Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist, a Registered Ayurvedic Clinician, Healer and Author, with more than
13 years of teaching experience. Indu Arora is pursuing Ph.D in Metaphysical Sciences from University of
Metaphysical Sciences, California, USA. She is awarded with the titles: “Rishi Award~ Sage” for Excellence in Teaching
Meditation”, “Hind-Ratna~Gem of India”, “Ray of Hope”, “Yoga Ratna~ Jewel of Yoga” for Yoga, Meditation and
Ayurveda. She travels globally for International Yoga Therapy Teacher Training programs, Yoga and Ayurveda
Retreats, Conferences and Festivals. She has been a senior contributor for Tathaastu Magazine where she wrote two
columns on a regular basis, “Yoga Helpline” and “Ayurvedic Home Remedies”. She has contributed to Indian journals
and magazines like “Swasthya Rakshak”, “Heal India”, “City Plus” and other Medical Journals and “Bhavan Australia”
from Australia.

Veda Hall 1
6:00 am – 7:00 am
rid Guha Dhyan ~Meditate in the cave of your heart with Indu
celebrate and honor that there are many paths that bring us back home to ourselves; many practices and techniques which
support us to wake up to all that we are and the beautiful life coming through us. Cave of the Heart meditation is one of such
paths, it is about connection — connecting deeply with our spiritual heart center, where our true essence resides. The
minimum gift of this practice is the ability to know ourselves, to see whatever we are doing or thinking to separate from
ourselves, and to understand how to make the shift to correct misalignments and reconnect with our essential natures. The
practice is comprised of eight individual building blocks. The first five are the five elements – earth, water, fire, air, and space
— which we encounter in the world and inside ourselves. The sixth building block is connecting with our individual selves —
essence self, small self, ego, personas, feelings, regrets, whatever is present in the moment of practice can be welcomed into the
light of the practice. The seventh and eighth building blocks are the Moon and Sun and related lunar and solar qualities. As we
meditate on the Moon and Sun, we honor what sustains life on the physical plane and honor our inner polarities of masculine
(solar) and feminine (lunar) dynamics.

Nancy A. Smith
ancy A. Smith, LMT, RAC, New Jersey, USA is the founder & director
of Essence of Self Ayurveda Wellness Spa for Massage, Yoga and Health.
She is a NJ licensed massage therapist and a Registered Ayurvedic Clinician
through the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America
(AAPNA), and a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Nancy Smith has been
actively practicing and teaching Yoga and Ayurveda for 13 years.

Veda Hall 2
6:00 am – 7:00 am
ranayama, Yoga and Mediation to Balance the Doshas
he practice focuses on techniques to begin the day using different
guna qualities to bring balance and harmony to the fluctuating doshas
of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Neva Ingalls
eva Ingalls, Maryland, USA is a certified yoga therapist, ERYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counselor through
the American Vedic Institute and director of Inner Domain Yoga teacher training program, with experience in dance as a
healing art, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa, Raja and Tantra Yoga spanning 30 years. Neva is a serious sadhuk (practitioner), student,
and teacher of the deeper teachings of Yoga described in ancient texts, such as the Vedas, from India. Her longing for herself
and for the world is Knowledge of the truest potential of the Self. Neva was blessed to encounter her first teacher on this path
of Knowledge at the age of 17. Prem Rawat (honorary title, Maharaji) continues to be a guiding light of wisdom and practical
insight in the living of the Truth. Neva’s primary teachers of Jnana (Knowledge) Yoga, Vedic Yoga, Tantra and Mantra Yoga,
Ayurveda and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) are Dr David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) and his wife Yogini Shambhavi
Chopra). Neva weaves these deeper teachings into all of her trainings, workshops, writings, audio seminars,and hdaily classes. All
serious students will be guided in the direction of these teachings.

Veda Hall 3
6:00 am – 7:00 am
Accessing the Inner Healer, Purusha, the Source of Pranic Intelligence
his session will focus on aligning with the Source through guided Pranayama,
visualization and mantra.From this awareness will flow an asana practice of that
balances the Doshas and the five elements and their corresponding structural
relationships in the physical body, as well as the chakras of the energetic body. The
teaching will emphasize awareness of integrating the 5 koshas and 3 bodies (Physical,
Astral and Causal) through intuitive movement, breath and heart focus and will
culminate in Yoga Nidra and surrender to the True Self.

Carlo Monsanto
arlo Monsanto, M.S., R.A.Psy. Florida, USA has a multi-cultural background, with roots in Europe, the Americas
and Southeast Asia. Carlo studied with Swami Hridayananda in The Netherlands and with the Vice President of the
Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, India, before founding the School for Research in Yoga and Ayurveda in 1993. With
a B.A. in Health Science and a Master’s in Ayurvedic Psychology, Carlo has directed the Foundation Indian Systems
of Medicine in The Netherlands and has worked with/presented at numerous national and international conferences
in the USA, Europe, the Caribbean and in India. Based on his experience as a researcher, guide and teacher, Carlo has
co-founded the Conscious Intelligence Institute (Miami, FL) and guides the awakening and sustaining of conscious
awareness, integration and healing at all levels. This is the basis of Sattvavajaya chikitsa or Ayurvedic Psychology, a
specialization that integrates various approaches towards psychoneuroimmunology and the awakening of individual
and group consciousness. Carlo invites you to discover your own inner potential.

Ayurvedic Psychology – Pragyparadha, the language of emotions
8:30 am – 8:55 am
ur educational approach bridges Yoga and Ayurveda to assist in restoring the innate capacity of individuals to be
mindful and discerning, effectively integrating what is perceived, experienced and learned. Without adding or
removing content from our mental and emotional activity, conscious awareness remains receptive, as it makes sense
of what we feel, think and sense. Most of us have not yet learned how to sustain this level of clarity. We are familiar
with concentrating our attention to observe what we believe may be a physical or psychological obstacle in another,
in our selves or in our environment. By being unnecessarily absorbed and distracted by our own reactivity, we
experience a lack of coherence between our brain and heart, or between what we think and feel. As long as we
believe in imaginary obstacles, the fight or flight response remains on alert, causing the arousal of tensions and
blocks, vitiating the doshas. Instead, reactive patterns can be recognized and “read” experientially. Through
assessment and feedback Ayurvedic Psychology assists in noticing these tensions and blocks, retraining the brain and
body to sustain receptive awareness to be as informed as possible. Sustaining awareness optimizes homeostatic
activity and heart-brain coherence, continually eliciting healing responses.

Vivek Shanbhag
Vivek Shanbhag, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, ND, California, USA is a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Ayurvedic Practitioner, professor &
author. He is the Founder & Director of Natural Medicine Clinic, Academy & Wellness Spa with 3 Bay Area locations in San Jose, Mountain
View & Los Gatos. He specializes in treatment of all acute & chronic diseases by integrating Ayurveda, Naturopathic Medicine & Yoga. He is
an adjunct faculty member of Bastyr University in Seattle, MMI College of Ayurveda in Watsonville and Vedika Global in Emeryville. He is a
member of the Board of Directors of California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. He serves on the Advisory Boards of Association of
Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Light on Ayurveda Journal and Japan Ayurveda Association. He is the best-seller author of
“Beginner’s Introduction to Ayurveda” by Keats Publishing. For more than 30 years, he successfully ran various Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy
institutions in USA, Japan & India. In 1988, Dr. Shanbhag was awarded the prestigious I.I.M. Gold Medal for his MD-Ayurveda Research
Thesis. In 2008, International Academy of Ayurveda Physicians honored him with the Vishwa Ayurveda Ratna Award. In 2010, he won the
Award for Excellence in Ayurvedic Teaching by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. In 2013, he won the Award for
Excellence in Ayurvedic Practice by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. He is a sought after speaker and has
delivered keynote addresses at more than 200 professional conferences worldwide.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON
AYURVEDA & YOGA USER’S MANUAL
9:00 am – 9:55 am
he complimentary sciences Ayurveda and Yoga together help us to balance our inner energies and create optimum wellness of our body, mind and spirit.
They consider each of us as a unique individual with a unique mind-body type (Prakruti) which is determined during conception. They assist us in creating a
comprehensive wellness plan personalized for our unique physiology and our specific health condition or disease (Vikruti). They help us in improving
health, preventing illness, healing disease and promoting longevity. Ayurveda & Yoga help us in improving both quality and quantity of life by adding life to
years and years to life. To achieve this, Ayurveda uses natural and personalized nutrition, culinary and medicinal herbs, daily and seasonal health routines,
cleansing and rejuvenating therapies, aroma and music therapy etc. Yoga improves quality and quantity of life by using the eight steps of Yama, Niyama,
Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahar, Dharana, Dhyan and Samadhi. The most important Ayurvedic approaches for improving both quality and quantity of life are
Dinacharya which is daily health routine and Ritucharya which is seasonal health routine. Dinacharya includes detailed guidelines and prescription regarding
the time to go to bed, time to wake up, morning ablutions, oral hygiene, care of eyes-earns-nose-throat, care of skin-hair-nails, exercise & stretches,
breathing, focusing and relaxation techniques, time and ingredients of meals etc. Ritucharya helps to maintain year-round health by adapting to the seasonal
changes. When a season changes, our metabolism changes and the needs of our body and mind change. Ritucharya helps us to balance the seasonal changes
by adjusting our diet and lifestyle. If we do not adjust our diet and lifestyle, we may develop symptoms and seasonal diseases. Ritucharya helps us with
natural cleansing Pancha Karma to prevent such seasonal diseases. Yoga teaches us to discipline our personal and social behavior, our posture, our breath,
our senses, our focus and our purpose of life. Both Ayurveda & Yoga work for health and life just like the user’s manuals and maintenance schedules work
for all the machines. Ayurveda & Yoga enable us to stay healthy & happy and to avoid imbalance or disease or sorrow. Ayurveda & Yoga are the key to
longevity. This presentation will focus on how to follow Ayurveda & Yoga in current time and place. Attention will be paid to make Ayurveda & Yoga easy
to follow and practice.

Jagdish Kohli
agish Kohli, Ph.D. California, USA holds a Ph.D. Degree in EE from IIT Roorkee, India. He worked as a Communications
Research Scientist at Bell Labs., Bell Communication Research and other Bell companies for over 21 years. His research
contributions have been published in a number of technical journals and magazines. He also presented his findings at a
number of national and international conferences. He was invited to contribute a comprehensive chapter on “Medical
Communications” for the Encyclopedia of Telecommunications. He has been an invited speaker at Stanford University, CA,
USA. For the past eight years Jagdish has investigated issues related to the quality of our daily living. He has published and
presented insights on: “The Journey of Human Thought & Happiness”, “Many Facets of Human Mind”, “Our Manifested
Reality”, and “Pure Perception of the Self ” A number of these articles are published in ElephantJournal.com. In 2011 he was
invited to give a talk on Non-Duality of Life at the “Ancient Science of Non-Duality Conference” sponsored by NJIT, NJ,
USA. In 2012 he gave a talk on “Healing the Holistic Human-Being” at the “Society of Scientific Explorations” Conference
held in Boulder CO, USA. In 2012 and 2013 he presented at the Science and Non-Duality conference in California, USA on
the topics of “The Importance of Non-Duality” and “Interconnected Perception & Universal Spirituality”.

Interconnected Perception – A way to Blissfulness &
Enlightenment
0:00 am – 10:25 am
nterconnected Perception is the energy of source of creation that emerges with inner awakening. This becomes possible when
the five sensory windows to the outer world are closed and the mind is at complete rest. Today the world is dominated by
fragmented and fractured perception. This continues to cause daily suffering for most people. Emerging the hidden treasure of
Interconnected Perception has the power to create Happiness in all living situations. Transforming from Fragmented to
Interconnected Perception can be realized by simple practices such as:
• Develop a Holistic View of Life
• Mindfully Observe the Sacred Breadth
• Practice and connect with the Cosmic Space
• Analyze and synthesize the role of Primordial Five Elements in Creation
• Observe and feel the interconnectedness and interdependence of Life
This presentation will share these practices with the participants. Daily practice of one or more of these techniques can
enhance our experience of blissfulness. Living in the Awareness of Interconnected Perception in all life situations at all times is
called Pure Perception of the Self or Enlightenment.

Radjendirane Codandaramane
adjendirane Codandaramane, B.Tech., California, USA is an Assistant Professor
in World Community Service Center teaching Shri Vethathiri Maharishi’s Simplified
Kundalini Yoga. He is also a trained Acupressure and Natural Therapy Healer
volunteering for YANTRA (Yoga, Acupressure and Natural Therapy Research
Academy). He is also serving as the president of SKY Northern California covering
Bayarea and Sacramento regions. By profession, he is a Computer Engineer working at
PMC-Sierra Inc., and living in Roseville, California, USA.

The Art of Karma Yoga – Desire Management
11:00 am – 11:25 am
arma Yoga is a type of yoga where ones pragmatic actions are purified and synchronized
with nature to lead a healthy yogic life. During the process of carrying out a good karmic
deed, the mind sometimes detours and gets lost in its way before attaining the final
destiny. A more careful analysis of the mind shows that as human beings we cannot live
without desire, and at the same time ,the very desire can be self-destructive if not
managed properly. This talk presents a case study on how desires can be recognized, and
show methods to conclude them without harming self or others, if a simple process
called as “Introspection” is carried out on the desire before it takes full form in the mind
and subsequently to action.

Suhas Kshirsagar
Suhas Kshirsagar, BAMS, MD-Ayurved, California, USA is an internationally recognized leader in the
ancient science of Ayurvedic Medicine, which emphasizes a comprehensive, whole-body approach to health.
He is an accomplished Ayurvedic specialists, who has traveled worldwide popularizing Ayurveda, setting up
clinics, training health professionals and has provided Ayurvedic consultations for thousands of his clients. In
addition to his active practice at his clinic in Santa Cruz, California, Suhas travels extensively around the world
teaching Ayurveda, designing courses and curriculum, consulting with high-profile health and wellness
corporations, and sharing the stage with other pioneering figures such as Drs. Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins
and Wayne Dyer. He is one of the few Ayurvedic practitioners in the USA who practices Medical Astrology.
Suhas is a keynote speaker and faculty member at several Ayurvedic institutions worldwide.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON AYURVEDA & YOGA FOR BLISSFUL MIND
11:30 am – 12:25 pm
The core of Ayurvedic Healing is to offer, complete Mind-Body Medicine
as well as Spiritual guidance. Emotional counseling,Uplifting words,
Spiritual guidance, developing greater mental resilience and to become a
better human being is the very basis of of Sattvavajaya and Daiva
Vyapashraya chikitsa. Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedantic wisdom can be
effectively used to develop the most important skills to cope with the
challenges of human life. We need to understand the strength of these
ancient Vedic concepts in the light of modern medical research.

Pratibha Shah
ratibha Shah, BAMS, MD-Ayu, MPH, Massachusetts, USA is a leading Ayurvedic Expert and Consultant in the New England area. She
has been traditionally trained in India. She was working as Chief Medical Officer, at CGHS (Central Govt. Health Scheme), New Delhi, India,
before moving to US in 2004. She has been practicing Ayurveda for more than 20 yrs and conducts and speaks at events all year round. She
also writes health columns and articles for different magazines and newspapers, and serves on the Editorial Board of a leading Ayurveda
journal. Presently, she is on the executive body of several National and International Ayurvedic organizations and is working towards
promotion, propagation as well as integration of Ayurveda with mainstream medicine, globally. She has also held talks for Physicians,
Geriatricians, Nurses and Dietitians at BMC. With the aim of providing a wider platform for benefits from Ayurvedic principles of healing,
she has recently completed Masters in Public Health, International Health, from Boston University School of Public Health. She currently
leads the Ayurvedic practice at an Integrative Clinic in Boston area. She is the Founder of Council for Ayurveda Research as well as the
Holistic Health Alliance.

A holistic approach to the management of depression-migraine
complex – a case study
2:00 pm – 2:25 pm
n 9/11/2010, a 55 year old Caucasian woman, presented at the clinic, with a decade old history of daily migraines. Early onset of migraines
at age 11, were initially cyclical and related to menstrual cycle. Headaches increased in frequency and severity after marriage and bearing
children. Patient also started experiencing anxiety and depression in 1975. She was put on multiple agents for her complaints. Multiple
imaging studies and neurological consultations at academic centers in Boston yielded no anatomical abnormality. An integrative protocol
combining initial Ayurvedic treatment followed by acupuncture, massage and mild yoga was developed for the patient, along with an advice
for a largely unprocessed diet. Patient had complete amelioration of all her symptoms except insomnia over a period of 6 months. Her
psychiatrist was able to wean her off of all her meds except Prozac, over this period. A sleep study showed that the patient had very little
REM sleep. In consultation with psychiatry, Prozac was weaned off, resulting in relief from insomnia. Patient is completely drug free and
migraine free today and continues to do well with a maintenance protocol of acupuncture and massage.

Harpinder Kaur Bhohi
arpinder Kaur Bhohi, Pennsylvania, USA is the co-founder of Komal Herbals, Inc. She has done her BS in
Biology and Chemistry. She also studied Biochemistry and Homeopathy to understand the basic principles of natural
healing remedies. She considers herself as a lifetime student of Ayurveda. Her passion for Ayurveda led her to form
Komal Herbals with a mission “Ayurveda Made Easy’”. The company offers quality products in the form of
Organic Cleansing Foods, dietary supplements, whole single herbs and personnel care products. The same passion
has lead her to be the first to manufacture Chywanprash in USA using traditional method and most of the herbs
prescribed in text for a quality product. She has interacted with many Ayurvedic practitioners in India and US to
promote Ayurveda.

Importance of Satvik Diet in Modern Times
2:30 pm – 2:55 pm
ur fast paced lifestyle makes it difficulty to have healthy balanced diet
on a daily basis. Fortunately Ayurveda provides simple solutions to
incorporate Satvik foods in our lifestyle. These solutions are healthy,
flavorful yet simple to be part of everyone’s diet on a daily basis. Such
options are slowly gaining acceptance. Komal herbals offers few
products which are Satvik and easy to incorporate in our everyday
diet.

Samina Ahmed
amina Ahmad, M.D., New York, USA A graduate of the University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan with a Medical Doctor degree, she
began her medical career at Services Hospital as an Internal Medicine Physician in the Senior Gastroenterology Department. Later worked
at the National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, and started her Family Practice. She opened and built a school and a hospital in Karachi,
Pakistan, facilitating the care for thousands of women and children who do not have ready access to medical services. Dr. Ahmad
concurrently developed a second career in scriptwriting, directing, producing and hosting highly popular television programs on health and
nutrition. She graduated as a Health Counselor from IIN and qualified for National Certification as a Holistic Health Practitioner by the
American Association of Drugless Practitioners also received a certificate of completion for educational outreach from the Teachers
College of Columbia University. Dr.Samina is a Chopra University Certified Perfect Health Consultant and Ayurveda Coach and runs her
Wellness Center, ”Samina’s Wellness” in New York. She is the Business Manager for Junoon, a highly acclaimed, Pakistani rock band that
specializes in Sufi music promoting peace throughout the world. Samina, launched [SSGWI]. The New York-based NGO focuses on
interfaith and cross-cultural dialogue;global health and wellness;and education.

Achieving Optimal Wellness with Holistic Approaches
3:00 pm – 3:25 pm
ow to build a lifestyle of maximum health and vitality by cultivating
principles of energy healing, mindful meditation, nutrition, restful
sleep, and laughter. The focus will be on the importance of Ayurvedic
science in achieving spontaneous healing through nutrition. Coming
from a medical background I will also touch on the personal benefits
of practicing Ayurvedic principals and the impact this has had on my
family’s health.

Elizabeth Herman
Elizabeth Herman, Ph.D., Illinois, USA is originally from Chicago, and has been working with individual clients both
locally in Southern Illinois and globally via Internet since 2001. She completed her doctorate in 2008, specializing in Rhetoric
and Composition in the field of English. As a long-time meditator and teacher of English composition, she began incorporating
intentional breathing and group meditation into her college course classrooms in 2006. Her dissertation research presents a
study of the effects of breathing meditation techniques on students in freshman level courses at a large Midwestern university.
At the same university’s Writing Center, her experience training other peer tutors for individualized instruction across the
curriculum has spurred her interest in coaching individuals on the health benefits of relaxation and meditation as well as writing.
She has given numerous presentations on tutoring, teaching and meditation as supportive of successful writing practices. A
dedicated volunteer in her local community and coordinator and facilitator for Art of Living introductory talks, courses, follow-
up sessions and other programs since 2005, in 2011 she became a member of the Carbondale Interfaith Council and the board
of directors of Gaia House/ Interfaith Center, a campus-based community center.

Healing as a Writing Coach: Using Vedic Practices to Dissolve a
Client’s Stress
For one international writer working on her dissertation in America, several sources of stress became
major stumbling blocks to her completion of her culminating project for her doctorate degree. As her
writing coach, I became the sounding board for many of the issues she faced, and I used my experience
with meditation, the breath, and Ayurvedic practices in order to support her over the hurdles she faced.
This presentation recounts a narrative of my work with this Arabic-speaking mother of 6 young
children, who (in the Spring semester of 2014) successfully completed the requirements for her PhD in
the discipline of English. From using aloe plants for skin problems to sending recordings of Vedic
chants via internet, from deep breathing during private sessions to relationship counseling via creative
meditations on staying in the present moment, the healing aspect of being a writing coach played a
crucial role in my relationship with this client. My discovery of this valuable aspect of my individualized
coaching practice forms the basis for this discussion.

J.N. Mishra
Prof. J.N.Mishra, Ph.D (Ayurved) retired in 2004 after serving 37 yrs as post Graduate teacher Head and
Dean Faculty of Ayurveda, Lucknow University, Uther Pradesh, India. He has guided about 75 MD’s in ayurveda
and 15 PhD scholars in ayurveda and involved in research activities achieving many milestones during this period.
Prof. Mishra attended many National and International conferences, seminars and workshops and recently was
facilitated by International Charak Award of excellence in teaching and research at Los Angeles, USA by
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America. He has many publications of his research work in
National and International journals and is author of 2 books. Prof. Mishra is member of different selection
committees, Faculty of Universities, Executive councils and specially to be life member and General Secretary,
Bharat Seva Sansthan which deals with education, medical health and training programs for downtrodden and BPL
in India particularly in rural areas.

Dutt Bulusu
Dutt V. Bulusu over 30 years of experience within the hi-tech industry and has held engineering and executive positions during his
career. Dr. Bulusu started his career as a Research Engineer at Honeywell in 1976 and moved to AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1978. From 1985
to 1998 Dr. Bulusu was the Director of Component Engineering, Network Product Engineering, and International Sales and Marketing at
Codenoll Technology Corporation, a fiber optic local area networking company. Dr. Bulusu had several responsibilities besides engineering:
selecting and negotiating distributors, resellers, systems integrators, subcontractors and vendors. Dr. Bulusu was at Lucent
Technologies/Agere Systems/Triquint from 1998 to 2004 in their optoelectronics division. He was the project manager for Technology Road-
mapping and was also involved with the development of high speed photo-detectors. Dr. Bulusu has 13 US and European patents and
numerous publications to his credit and is widely known within the hi-tech industry. Dr. Bulusu has BSEE from Andhra University, MSEE
from Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India and a PhD from the University of Southern California, CA, USA.

Munira Merchant
Munira Merchant, B.A.M.S., graduated from Mumbai University,
India and completed her residency in Panchakarma at Podar Ayurvedic
Hospital, Mumbai, India. She worked as an ayurvedic consultant at
Charak Ayurvedic Pharamcy, Mumbai, India. Presently she holds New
York state License to practice esthetics and practicing ayurveda for more
than 20 years.

pecial Workshops
-hour presentations

Rammohan Rao
ammohan Rao, Ph.D., C.A.S., R.A.C., R.Y.T., California, USA comes from a family of ayurvedic
practitioners and Vedic teachers in India tracing back to the illustrious Vedic-Acharya Rishi Kaundinya. Ram
completed the academic training at the California College of Ayurveda and presently teaches in their Nevada city
location. Ram is a dedicated Hatha yoga practitioner and is a R.Y.T. from Yoga Alliance USA. Ram has published
several articles in major Yoga/Ayurveda journals and recently was awarded the Vagbhata Award for Excellence in
Ayurvedic Teaching by AAPNA. Ram holds a doctorate degree in Neurosciences and works as a Research
Associate Professor at the Buck Institute for Age Research, Novato, CA, on various aspects of age associated
neuro-degenerative diseases.

Green Therapies (GT) and Good Living Practices (GLP)
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Yoga and Ayurveda are two very similar paths sharing a close relationship, so closely related that they are often described as two
sides of the same coin. Both these sciences which have their origin in the Vedic texts address health and health practices. If Ayurveda is
the healing aspect, Yoga is the spiritual/practical side of the Vedic teachings. Together they emphasize a complete approach to the well
being of the body, the mind, and the spirit. Both sciences have a common underlying principle: the well being of an individual at the level
of body and mind and to help an individual re-connect to their true nature through pratyeksha (direct and personal experience). While
Yoga prepares the body and mind of the individual for the eventual liberation and enlightenment, Ayurveda describes the various ways to
keep the body and mind healthy. Both sciences emphasize our close relationship with the environment and being in tune with it to
achieve harmony. Diseases arise when we are out of sync with our environment. Both Yoga and Ayurveda describe the disease process as
taking its roots first in the mind. If we fail to recognize the disease process in the mind and continue to make wrong choices, the disease
overflows into the physical body as specific symptoms. Thus it is important to identify methods that can be used to forestall the onset of
diseases, increase healthy aging and create conditions to obtain a “longevity dividend” in physical, mental and spiritual terms. My
presentation will focus on Ayurvedic and Yogic interpretation of diseases, preventive care, and interventions which I term as “green
therapies” including good living practices and lifestyle changes all of which will assist individuals in their pursuit of peace and calmness
and to bring greater wholeness and integration in their lives.

Juanita Manis
uanita Manis, ERYT, Georgia, USA has studied extensively the philosophies, psychological perspectives and physical aspects related to the Field of
Consciousness during the past 34 years. In addition to being an experienced 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, she has
certifications through the Himalayan Institute, the Kundalini Research Institute, The Ayurvedic Institute, and Florida Vedic College. A Yoga and Meditation
teacher for over 25 years, she currently offers weekly classes, workshops and lectures on Trika Navigation™, Tantra, Yoga, and Meditation. Juanita is also a
professional Jyotish Vedic Astrologer and offers private consultations. After receiving diksha (initiation) from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1993, Juanita
completed training as a Transcendental Meditation Siddha in 1995. In 2004, she received diksha from Srila B.V. Narayana Maharaj, a disciple of A.C.
Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabupada. In 2008, she was initiated into the Tradition of the Himalayan Masters by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD. Also in 2008,
Juanita received the blessings and support of H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji Maharaj to continue her work in teaching yoga philosophy and yoga
techniques and also for creating a center for Yoga, Vedic and Tantric studies. In 2009, Swami Shiv Ram Das Maharaj of Rishikesh blessed the sacred energy
that flows through Juanita as she assists others in healing and she is very thankful to have received his love and gracious blessings. In 2013 she was initiated
into the Jivaka Kumar Bhacca lineage of Thai Yoga Massage. Professional Associations: The Himalayan Institute, American Academy of Religion,
Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America, Yoga Alliance, National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and Reiki Master in the Usui tradition.

Turyatita and Trika Navigation
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
uryatita and Trika Navigation – the art and science of navigating the
primordial triad of the perceiver (rishi) perceiving (devata) the
perceived (chanda). A delightful, informative and transformative
experiential journey through the tattvas. This workshop weaves
together the wisdom, knowledge and practices of tantra, yoga and
ayurveda to help restore and invigorate LIVING as a sacred
experience.

Priyadeep Shanmugam
riadeep Shunmugham, B.Tech., New Jersey, USA Throughout my life
along with my career in the Computer Software Development, Yoga has been
my passion. I had practiced Raja Yoga, Kriyas and Asanas since 1989. Been
practicing SKY along with my wife from 2007 and have taken Assistant
Professor course in SKY. We are happy to share the benefits of SKY to the
community through workshops and weekly classes.

Five Elements & Nine Planets Meditation
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ocusing mind on earth,water,fire,air,akash is Panchabootha meditation. Our bio-magnetic
energy gets synchronized with the magnetic energy from the five elements.
Focusing mind on Nine Planets – Sun,Mercury,Venus,Moon,Mars,Jupiter,Saturn,Rahu
and Ketu is Navagraha meditation.The radiation from the planets has different
properties. When the radiation/waves interacts with any object, the property of the wave
gets manifested in the object. That object may be our body or mind in which the effect
may be good or bad. When we do 5-element 9-planet meditation we can get connected
with the universe and the adverse effects are minimized.This purifies and expands the
Mind.

Vishnu Dass
ishnu Dass, BA, LMT is an Ayurvedic practitioner, educator and herbalist. He studied under the
guidance of Dr. Vasant Lad and graduated from the Ayurvedic Institute. He teaches extensively on
Ayurveda and Yoga, and his knowledge in both Eastern and Western herbal traditions combined
with years of clinical practice comes together in his practical and inspired teaching and writing. His
new book is titled “Ayurvedic Herbology ~East & West” A practical guide to Ayurvedic Herbal
Medicine. Having served on the board of directors for the National Ayurvedic Medical
Association, he remains an honorary lifetime practitioner member.

Sustainability and Adaptation of Ayurveda in the West
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
his workshop will explore the integration and application of Western
medicinal plants in Ayurveda. Other topics will include the practice of
sustainability, and the preservation of threatened plant species. Open
sharing will also be encouraged as to what efforts can and are being
made to preserve traditional herbs that are the heritage of the
Ayurveda.

Vijay Jain
Vijay Jain, M.D. R.A.C. – Florida, USA brings more than 30 years of
experience in General Surgery and 10 years of focused study of integrative
medicine to his engaging integration of traditional/Western medicine with
ancient medicine and well-tried systems of healing from different cultures. He
has studied mind/body medicine with Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD, Yoga Therapy
from Vivekenanda Research Center in Bangalore, India and courses in
Ayurveda medicine with Dr. Sunil Joshi in Nagpur, India and courses in
Integrative Medicine with Dr. Andrew Weil in Tucson, AZ. In addition to his
surgery practice, Dr. Jain lectures on Ayurveda Principles and Practices, and
how to create Optimal Health. Recently, he has become interested in the
science of graceful aging as it relates to holistic practices. At present, Dr Jain is
Medical Director of Amrit Ayurveda for Total Well-being and conducts all
Panchakarma programs.

Ayurveda As Yoga Therapy
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences. Disease is an imbalance at the level of mind
manifesting in the physical body. We are the end result of all of our experiences through our
senses and emotions. If we want to change our body and mind, we have to bring different
experiences through our senses. Ayurveda teaches us how to modulate input through our
senses to create balance at the mind body level. Yoga teaches us to transcend our ideas,
concepts, memories, thoughts, desires and history to create a balance at the mind body level.
In short Yoga is detoxification of the mind while Ayurveda is detoxification of the body.
Yoga works from inside out while Ayurveda works from outside in. They are highly
complementary to each other. We will discuss as to how Ayurveda can help create a balance in
the mind-body complex by changing the life style, nutrition and detoxification.

Manjul Kanth Dwivedi
anjul Kant Dwivedi, PhD, Lucknow, India is a noble hearted simple man and he never boasts of himself being a great learned person. The
Divine Grace has bestowed him with the inherent knowledge of “Vastu” and the power to communicate with the invisible energies. Swami
Manjulanand ji is the propounder of ‘Vibrational Meditation’. His blessings reduce pain and suffering of people ultimately leading them to the
path of salvation. Swami ji can shower that energy on us with the grace of God and help the energy flow in the cells. With this, one becomes
fresh mentally and experiences tremendous peace of mind. Swami Manjulanand provides Vastu services all over the world and he is a regular
visitor of many countries. He has been honored and awarded several Titles in a number of international conferences. He was accorded Ph.D.
degree from Colombo for his work on the subject of “Good Health through Vastu Shastra”. He has been nominated Head of several world
level Astrological & Spiritual Organizations. Swami ji continues to write on subject of Vastu & Spiritualism. Swami ji is a world-renowned
Spiritual Vastu Guru, Tarot Card Reader and Meditation Guru. He also uses ‘Mudra Yoga’ and Healing through Mantras. According to Swami ji
Vastu is a supporting science for Holistic Healing, Ayurveda and Yoga. We can increase the curing capacity of healings/medicines many times
and turn them for instant action following Vastu principles.

Vastu & Vibrational Meditation
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Vastu and Vibrational Meditation has a wide effect on human health and is a supportive science of Ayurveda, Yoga and Holistic Healing.
Swami ji believes that one of the remedial measures for Vastu defect is practice of Vibrational Meditation. We can increase the curing
capacity of healings/medicines many times and turn them for instant beneficial effects following Vastu Shastra is a Vedic science that guides
us to keep maximum balance with the five elements of nature to achieve a healthy and peaceful life. Vastu is the original wisdom of
sustainable design and architecture, founded on Natural law. Vastu honors the environment to create health and happiness within one’s living
space at home or office. This is a rare & golden opportunity to learn about Vastu. Vibrational Meditation helps to create Inner Harmony &
Peace. Learn a practice that purifies and energizes the body, reduces stress and normalize blood pressure, Experience inner harmony
through the flow of rejuvenating cosmic energy. Discover how universal intelligence flows through the body during meditation. The Divine
Grace has bestowed Swami Manjulanand ji with the inherent knowledge of “Vastu” and the power to communicate with the invisible
energies. In Meditation he showers the energy on people with the grace of God, which helps the energy flow in the cells. Thereby,one
becomes fresh mentally and experiences tremendous peace of mind. In the workshop he provides in-depth information about Vibrational
Meditation and Vastu practical suggestions on how one can benefit from placing certain objects in the right direction for peace, happiness
and prosperity.

Prema Mysore
rema Mysore, M.Com, C.P.A., Minnesota, USA has been actively practicing as a healer and
wellness therapist for two years. Prema has attended Acupressure training conducted by Yantra
Foundation in Bangalore, India. She is trained in Chinese Acupressure and Ayurvedic
Acupressure courses conducted by Allahabad Acupressure research and treatment hospital. She
has traveled with her Acupressure Guru – Prof Ravindran, in various states of USA presenting
and educating about Acupressure as a zero/low cost therapy for maintenance of good health,
prevention and diagnosis through Acupressure. In August 2013, she had the opportunity of
jointly presenting a two hour workshop at the World Bank, in DC, USA.

Wellness through Acupressure (Zero cost therapy)
Friday, July 4, 2014 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
cupressure – The Zero Cost Therapy. Discover the treasure of good health in your
body – Ancient Indian Science and Technology for modern age. Come and see how:
Thumb is used as an MRI machine in Acupressure to diagnose diseases Some minor
ailments like neck pain, frozen shoulder can be treated or completely healed within
minutes by applying pressure at particular points in palm or foot With Acupressure
skills.Can be used even on new born babies. 100% safe with no side effects. Learn
and practice diagnosis, prevention and maintenance of good health and wellness
through Acupressure and Naturopathy.

Jayarajan Kodikannath
ayarajan Kodikannath, BSc., BAMS, RAS, California, USA is the Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) responsible for all
academic programs conducted internationally by Kerala Ayurveda with a focus on bringing quality education on authentic Ayurveda
across the globe. He is currently the Board of Director of National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) and California Association
of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). He is an accomplished teacher for the advanced courses in Ayurveda and the resource person for
various training programs conducted in traditional Ayurvedic therapies and medicine. Suffused with expertise in traditional Ayurvedic
health care practices especially Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification) and Ksharasoothra (medicated thread therapy) a specialty of
Kerala Ayurveda tradition, Dr Jayarajan took charge as the Chief Medical Officer of an exclusive Ayurvedic wellness center –
Ayurvedagram. Jayarajan is actively involved in various research projects of Kerala Ayurveda. He has presented several papers on
Ayurveda in national and international seminars. He writes articles on wellness an health regularly in various publications. He also has
served in the curriculum committee of Bastyr University to create the Masters in Ayurveda program and he is also a founding member
of Council for Ayurveda Credentialing (CAC).

Clinical integration of Ayurveda and Yoga in the management of chronic
degenerative disorders
riday, July 4, 2014 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
yurveda and Yoga are sister sciences and constitute the world’s oldest and most well-
documented healthcare system. The two complement each other and together act to
achieve harmony of the Body, Mind and Spirit – which is the essence of true health.
The customized clinical integration of Ayurveda and Yoga can provide the best
possible sustainable outcome in the management of various chronic degenerative
disorders. The key is the alignment in integration based on the the state of Dosha,
Agni, Guna, Dhatu and Mala in each Disease (Vikriti). This presentation will focus on
protocol of integration of Yoga based on vikriti.

Paul Dugliss
aul Dugliss, M.D., R.A.C., Maine, USA – practices Ayurvedic Medicine, Ayurvedic Counseling
and Internal Medicine. He also is an acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He is the former director of Oakwood Healthcare System’s Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Center in Westland, Michigan, USA. He also directed the Maharishi Vedic Medical Center in
Lexington, KY and the Center for Enlightened Medicine in Ann Arbor, MI. He began studying
Ayurvedic Medicine in the mid-1980s and has trained both in this country at Maharishi International
University and in Europe at Maharishi Vedic University, Valkenberg, Holland. He has been a member
of the Board of Directors of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association. He is the author of
several books including Ayurveda – The Power to Heal, Enlightened Nutrition, Capturing the Bliss:
Ayurveda and the Yoga of Emotions, The Myth of Cholesterol, and Yoga & Ayurveda. Dr. Dugliss is
the Director and Academic Dean of New World Ayurveda, an organization providing training in this
comprehensive system of natural medicine. He has a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling
Psychology and is currently focusing his practice of medicine on Ayurvedic Medicine and Ayurvedic
Counseling.

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