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AAPNA International Conference
AYURVEDA & METABOLIC
DISORDERS Sat & Sun, June 8 & 9, 2013 The University of British Columbia
Asian Center, 403-1871, Vancouver, Canada
Conference Focus On -
Learn the philosophy of ayurveda
Understand the root cause of problem
Interact with internationally renowned scholars
Obesity and body composition management
Metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes
Women's hormonal health and wellness
Gastrointestinal disorders and food sensitivities
Elevated toxic burden
Stress and immune challenges
Neurological support for mood and memory
Endocrinal Disorders include - Thyroid, Adrenal problems
Know the simple and effective remedies
VATA
KAPHA PITTA
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Welcome
Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, LMT, RYT, BCIM, RAS, Founder &
President of AAPNA, USA is a classically trained ayurvedic specialist, licensed
integrative massage therapist, and yoga instructor, 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.
Guest of Honors
Mr. Scott Sawler. B.Sc, LLB, LLM, MBA has been appointed to the position of Director
General of the Natural Health Products Directorate in December 2010.
Prior, Mr. Sawler has been the Senior Manager of the Ethics and Regulatory Office for
the NCIC Clinical Trials Group, a cooperative oncology group at Queen’s University.
Mr. Sawler has worked for many years in industry and health care associations. He has
gained extensive experience in regulatory framework development, consultations and
stakeholder relations, and business management, to name a few. Mr. Sawler spent twelve
years in regulatory affairs at Schering-Plough, the Non-prescription Drug Manufacturers
Association of Canada, Medis Health, and other industry associations.
Along with his wide range of expertise, he also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in
Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, a Masters of Business Administration
(M.B.A.) from Laval University, a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in Health Law from York
University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) from the
University of Ottawa.
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Dr. Scotten, ND, MEd, graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle with a doctorate in
Naturopathic Medicine in 1992, and entered private clinical practice in general medicine
until closing his doors in 2001 to devote his full attention to education. As a clinician he
believed and delivered core naturopathic principles (including doctor as teacher),
teaching his patients to achieve maximum benefit from their individual genetic blueprint
and accumulated impairments.
Dr. Scotten has spent the bulk of his adult life teaching. He has taught music in private
and group settings since 1975. Since 1989 he taught physiology, biochemistry and
pathology with Dominion Herbal College, Wild Rose College (later Coastal Mountain),
and Bastyr University of Health Sciences in Seattle Washington. In 1999 he was invited
to develop and deliver the academic medical program as the Dean of Education at the
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC. In 2012 he
completed his Masters in Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University.
Dr. Arun Kumar Garg, PhD, MD, FRCPC, is a Clinical Professor of Pathology in the
Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Doctor of
Philosophy in Biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, Doctor of Medicine
from the University of British Columbia, Fellowship in Medical Biochemistry from
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Hon Doctorate of Technology
from BC Institute of Technology. For the last several years he is working on awareness
amongst South Asian community of high prevalence of chronic diseases. Founded
Canada India Network Society in 2010 and is actively working with several partners and
organizations in India and Canada to promote better health. He is Program Medical
Director of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and medical lead for South Asian Health
Institute in Fraser Health.
Dr. Garg will share his work of the last several years about the prevalence of chronic
diseases amongst South Asians, efforts to build a healthy society and his search for the
role of Ancient Indian Medicine, its scientific basis and role in modern society.
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Conference Program Schedule
Saturday, June 8, 2013 Time Program Presenter
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Exhibitors & Sponsors Setup & Registration
8:30 AM– 9:00 AM Inauguration Vedic Recitation
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Welcome Speech Shekhar Annambhotla, President,
AAPNA
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Guest of Honor Speech Scott Sawler, B.Sc, LLB, LLM, MBA,
Director General, Natural Health
Products Directorate (NHPD), Health
Products and Food Branch, Health
Canada, Ottawa, Canada
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Guest of Honor Speech Dave Scotten, N.D., Academic Dean,
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic
Medicine, Vancouver, Canada
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Guest of Honor Speech Arun Kumar Garg, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical
Professor of Pathology in the Faculty of
Medicine at the University of British
Columbia, Canada
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Break & Sponsors Visit
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Comprehensive Ayurvedic approach
to metabolic syndrome
Keynote Address –Jayarajan
Kodikannath, BSc., B.A.M.S., R.A.C. –
Director, Kerala Ayurveda Academy,
USA
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Natural Agni Enhancement Quickly
Reduces Stubborn Mid-Section Fat
and Cellulite at 3-7 inches per Week,
WITHOUT Rebound!
Tom Yarema, M.D, San Francisco, CA,
USA
1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch & Sponsors Visit
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Ayurveda and the natural history of
metabolic syndrome: implications for
clinical success
Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H, RH (AHG),
Vancouver, Canada
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM The concept of Ayurveda &
Metabolic disorders
Suhas Nayak, B.A.M.S, M.D-Ayurveda,
PhD-Ayurveda, Vancouver, Canada
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Sex Hormone-Testosterone,
Metabolic Syndrome, Herbs and
Ayurveda
Ranvir Pahwa, PhD, DNM, ND, Cl.
Herb, DAc., DHM, HD, RAC,
Saskatchewan, Canada
4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Break & Sponsors Visit
5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Micro-organisms and your Digestive
Health according to Ayurveda
Sivakumar Varma, Vancouver, Canada
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM The Science of the Siddha’s: The
Endocrine System, Chakras and
Shakti
Steven S. Sadlier, Los Angeles, USA
6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Ayurvedic Yoga Session Miria Lovlin, Grande Prairie, Alberta,
Canada
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner & Sponsors Visit
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM Ayurveda for Symptomatic Relief of
Common Metabolic Disorders
Shaughn Jenson, RAC, CYT, Salt
Spring Island, BC, Canada
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Sunday June 9, 2013
Time Program Presenter
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Evaluation of Ayurvedic
Management for Obesity
Keynote Address: Prof. J.N. Mishra,
PhD (Ayu), Retired Professor, State
Ayurvedic College, Lucknow, India
9:30 AM – 10:15 PM Autism Linked To Metabolic
Disorders
Denise Tarasuk, ND, RN, MA-Ayu,
RAC, San Jose, California, USA
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Break & Sponsors Visit
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Concept of Agni Vitiation in
Metabolic Disorders
Nitin Shah, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda,
DNM, Toronto, Canada
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Synergy and Composition:
Traditional Medicine in 21st century
Science
Harish Vasudevan, PhD, Vancouver,
Canada
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome Jaisri Lambert, MA, RAC, Vancouver,
Canada
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch & Sponsors Visit
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM The Concept of Agni & its
importance in Metabolic Disorders
Hemant Kumar Gupta, BAMS, MD-
Ayurveda, DNM, Ottawa, Canada
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Ayurvedic & Yogic Perspective to
Psycho Neuro Endocrinology (PNE)
and the role in Balanced Metabolism
Ismat Nathani, M.Sc, D.N.M, Toronto,
Canada
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Break & Sponsors Visit
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Addiction and addictive behaviors
causes severe metabolic disorders.
How Ayurvedic approach helps!
Nirmala Raniga, Founder, Chopra
Addiction & Wellness Center, Squamish,
BC, Canada
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Synthesis of Yoga for a Healthy &
Stress Free Life Sri Venu a.k.a Stéphane Boisjoly, Vancouver, Canada
5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Naada Yoga & Jyothi Kriya Yogacharini Maitreyi, Vancouver,
Canada
6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Closing Ceremony Neelam Toprani, Founder & President,
Padmasri Naturals, Inc. Vancouver,
Canada
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PRESENTERS
Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc, BAMS, RAS, San Francisco, USA is the Academy Director of Kerala
Ayurveda (USA). Suffused with expertise in traditional ayurvedic health care practices, especially
Panchakarma and Ksharasoothra, Dr. Jayarajan has been the Chief Medical Officer of Ayurvedagram, an
internationally reputed Ayurvedic Wellness Centre in Bangalore, India. He is the co-coordinator and the
resource person for various training programs conducted in traditional ayurvedic medicine and is an
accomplished trainer for advanced courses in ayurveda. His corporate sessions and workshops on
Application of Ayurveda in Daily Life, Stress Management and BMS are immensely popular. Jay has
presented several papers on ayurveda in national and international seminars.
Presentation Topic: "Comprehensive Ayurvedic approach to metabolic syndrome"
Abstract: This presentation is to map how comprehensive the traditional Ayurvedic protocols in taking
care of various conditions come under metabolic syndrome.
Metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes are increasing to epidemic proportions across the globe. The
numbers of obese or diabetic people are in the range of hundreds of millions. The global impact of these
disorders is immense in terms of human suffering and economic burden. There is an urgent need for a
more effective comprehensive understanding of these disease processes and their management. At this
juncture a comprehensive Ayurveda protocol can offer a lot to take care of this crisis.
Ayurveda explains a set of complex clinical disorders like Sthoulya/Medoroga and Prameha that are
matching the modern outlook of metabolic disorders. The clinical conditions associated with Prameha
correlate in many ways with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus. The etiology,
classification, pathogenesis, and management of Prameha are discussed at length and in detail in the
Ayurvedic texts. The theoretical background and comprehensive set of strategies Ayurveda utilizes to treat
Medoroga and Prameha may be valuable in managing obesity, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus
effectively.
Ayurveda describes a set of complex clinical disorders that are characterized by frequent abnormal
urination. The generalized causes of Prameha include long periods of physical inactivity, laziness,
sleeping for long hours, and consumption of dairy products, aquatic meat, sugar/jaggery preparations,
fresh grains, and similar foods that increase Kapha. Even though Prameha evolve to a Tridoshaja Vyadhi,
it is initially a disease with Kapha predominance. The main Dhatus affected are Mamsa (muscle tissue)
and Meda (fat) with involvement of Kleda and Ojas. Low Agni (weak digestive and metabolic process)
leads to accumulation of Ama (buildup of toxins from improperly digested food particles). All these
factors combine to produce the disorders known as Prameha, which may come as hereditary or acquired.
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Patients with Prameha may be obese. There are 20 subtypes of Prameha resulting from the interaction of
the various Doshas and Dushyas. The clinical conditions associated with various types of Prameha have
much in common with disorders described in allopathic medicine that are associated with obesity,
metabolic syndrome, and diabetes mellitus.
The management emphasizes dietary and lifestyle recommendations and herbal preparations, in
accordance with the constitution of the patient and the specific etiopathology. Ayurveda also addresses the
management of psychological factors that contribute to the development of Prameha. If the patient is
physically strong and has acquired Prameha, Panchakarma is considered the ideal option. For physically
weak patients, pacification of the Doshas is recommended. Measures that minimize the morbid Kapha and
Meda (fat) will improve the health of the patient. Balanced nutrition, appropriate physical exercise, and
administration of herbs and formulations will help manage the condition.
The traditional formulations mentioned for Prameha in Ayurvedic classics are very comprehensive and
aimed at correcting the entire disease pathway. It not only corrects the digestive and metabolic imbalance
but rejuvenates the tissues and organs affected by this condition. The examples of traditional formulations
and protocol I am bringing in this presentation will reveal how strong and comprehensive the Ayurvedic
approach is to manage the conditions which are of global prevalence.
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Tom Yarema. M.D, San Francisco, USA has passionately committed to bridge the best of all systems
of medicine – East & West, Conventional, Non-Conventional, Scientific & Intuitive. He has learned that
much of good medicine is common sense, resource management, and respect for an individual’s dignity.
His professional tools consist of Allopathy, Ayurveda, Traditional Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture,
Immune Stimulation, and Intra-Venous Nutrition & Heavy Metal Detoxification Therapy. Dr. Yarema is
a co-author of “Eat, Taste, Heal: An Ayurvedic Guidebook & Cookbook for Modern Living,” a seven-
time National award-winning book, and co-owner of Five Elements Press. In 1996, he founded the Kauai
Center for Holistic Medicine and Research, which he directed until 2007, and in 2003 he founded the
Aloha Ayurveda Academy, the first certification course of Ayurveda in the state of Hawaii. He currently
serves as the Medical Director of Center for Wellness & Integrative Medicine in Aptos, California, and
the National Director of Kerala Ayurveda Wellness Centers & Clinics in USA. He is also the co-
formulator of Zrii, an Ayurveda-based liquid nutritional in the Network Marketing Industry and serves as
a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of same.
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Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H, RH (AHG), Vancouver, Canada is a medical herbalist and practitioner of
Ayurveda, with 17 years of clinical experience in Canada, the United States, India and the Caribbean. He
is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, and former clinical director of Wild Rose
College of Natural Healing, where he developed and taught a three year clinical program in herbal
medicine. He is author of two books, Ayurveda: The Divine Science of Life and Food As Medicine: The
Theory and Practice of Food, and editor of Ayurveda In Nepal, a text which reveals the teachings of the
late Vaidya Mana Bajra Bajracharya of Kathmandu, Nepal. Todd Caldecott serves a consultant for the
Non-timber Forest Products and Natural Products industry, and teaches internationally on the subject of
herbal medicine and Ayurveda. Todd lives in Vancouver with his wife and three children.
Presentation Topic: "Ayurveda and the natural history of metabolic syndrome: implications for
clinical success"
Abstract: Cardiologists have observed for a number of years that conditions such as adult onset diabetes,
hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, elevated LDL, obesity, and coronary heart disease are common
disorders that often occur in one patient. In 1988 Dr. Gerald Reaven postulated that these disorders are
part of a multifaceted syndrome he termed 'metabolic syndrome' (MetS), characterized by insulin
resistance and compensatory hyperinsulinemia. While there is still some difference of opinion with
regard to the diagnostic criteria and pathology of MetS, there is ample evidence that the diseases
associated with MetS are found in the traditional medical literature of Āyurveda. This lecture will review
the natural history of metabolic syndrome and examine the correlations between diseases described in
Āyurveda and those that come under the umbrella of MetS. In particular, this lecture will attempt to
rationalize the model of tridosha to delineate different aspects of MetS, and drawing upon the author's
clinical experience, how effectively addressing elements in diet and lifestyle can hasten the resolution of
this condition.
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Suhas Nayak, B.A.M.S, M.D-Ayurveda, PhD-Ayurveda, Vancouver, Canada is from the state of
Gujarat, India and received bachelor of ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS) in December 2000 and
was practicing as a Family Medicine Physician in Ahmedabad, India up to 2002. He continued his Post
graduate studies in ayurveda and obtained degree MD in Ayurveda in 2005 and successfully completed
PhD in ayurveda in 2009 from Gujarat Ayurveda University. Dr. Nayak worked as a Scientist for
Department of Indian Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy (ISM&H), Government of India, for the
development of “Ayurveda Pharmacopeia of India’ and “Ayurveda Formulary of India, later on he joined
as a lecturer at the Government Ayurveda College, Ahmedabad and since 2010 Nayak practicing as a
Ayurveda Consultant at Ojus Healthcare Ltd. Surrey, BC, Canada
Presentation Topic: The concept of Ayurveda & Metabolic disorders
Abstract: Ayurveda is a practical science that deals with physiological and pathological status of human
mortal. Ancient seers of Ayurveda have classified the elements of the body under three fundamental
components Dosa, Dhatu and Mala. For the existence of mortal, two elementary requirements are there,
one that form anatomical configuration and second which continue physiological provenance. The basic
structural architectures of the body are formed by Dhatus. They are most stable constituents of the body.
Dhatu form the substratum, which bear and nourish other constituents of the body and its concomitant
conjugation is responsible for the existence and continuation of human mortal. Thus the phenomena
through which metabolism goes on, like process of new tissue formation, maintenance of constitute tissue
building, union of smaller into larger molecules, reverse process of tissue breakdown etc. There the way
through which metabolism goes on. All changes take place between the moment of entry and the moment
of discharge of ultimate chemical products into/from the environment. The intermediary metabolism is
only being performed due to the guidance of Agni (that is the collective noun standing both for group
specific and reaction specific enzymes). In an opposite way it (Agni) also role as a key factor to produce
a most hazardous intermediate product called Ama. Ama can be considered as an undigested or partially
digested/metabolized substance which requires further Parinama and if retained as such it may produce
impairment in the micro and macro channels of the body. Which ultimately creates the conditions of
Srotavaigunya or the seat for the accumulation of the provoked Doshas converting it in the form of any
disease. It may be the cause why Ayurveda has given much importance to the concept of Agni
(Metabolism). It is obvious that Ama the intermediate by product formed due to improper assimilation of
nutrition by individual cell, which is more specific to Dhatugata/Dhatvagnimandyajanita Ama.
Interaction between Ama and Dosadhatumala are the platform for the formation of further toxic cum
foreign compound. Later there will be the fighting of endogenous and exogenous factor and causes
disease. So, probable treatment protocol of all metabolic disorder may be to correct the vitiation of Agni
Vyapaar that is the basic metabolism. Detail of these all hypothesis with fundamental basics will be
discussed at the time of presentation.
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Ranvir Pahwa, PhD, DNM, ND, Cl. Herb, DAc., DHM, HD, RAC, Saskatchewan, Canada - For
over three decades Dr. Ranvir Pahwa has been involved in healing using natural medicine modalities. He
comes from a family of Ayurvedic and Conventional medicine practitioners. His journey of medicine
started from home via understanding what is better for health based on the Ayurvedic concepts of diet,
lifestyle and the use herbal medicine. Additionally, Asana (Yoga) and Meditation was the part of his
learning in his childhood. Homeopathy was another safer healing modality to whom he fell in love with
in India, which he studied and practiced charitably. However, later he studied in detail
Ayurvedic Medicine, Homeopathy, Holistic Nutrition, Western Medicinal Herbs, Chinese Herbs,
Reflexology, Acupuncture (Body Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture), Acupressure, and Magnetic
Therapy. He started healing the sick in natural way. Dr. Pahwa has also learned Ayurvedic Marma
Chikitsa (Therapy), Sound Therapy and Stone therapy. He keeps updating and upgrading in
complementary and alternative medicine every year. His visit to France in September 2010 to learn more
Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture and Auricular Medicine was another fascinating experience in natural
medicine and the beautiful country and countryside. In 2010 Dr. Pahwa was honored with "ATREY
AWARD" for the Excellence in Ayurveda Profession by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of
North America (AAPNA), USA
Presentation Topic: Sex Hormone-Testosterone, Metabolic Syndrome, Herbs and Ayurveda
Abstract: Metabolic Syndrome has become a house hold name these days. Among several factors which
contribute to Metabolic Syndrome in men the role of testosterone cannot be neglected. There is an age
related decline of testosterone in men population every year, which could start as early as 30 years of age.
The factors which decline the testosterone are Aromatase (an enzyme) which convert testosterone to
estrogen and Leptin (an adipose derived peptide hormone) which inhibits testosterone production and
contributes to weight gain and worsen insulin resistance. Testosterone level and insulin sensitivity are
inversely related. In several ways testosterone affects insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health.
Testosterone reduces fat deposition, increases lean muscle mass, improves insulin sensitivity in muscle
cells, testosterone replacement in hypogonadial men may also alter pro-inflammatory, bio chemicals
which contribute to cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Somehow if we increase testosterone levels it
improves insulin resistance and abdominal obesity and reduced risk of CVD. Towards the treatment
regimen there is direct testosterone replacement therapy associated with monitoring of PSA and hormone
levels, however, there are preventative factors, natural and other therapies.
1. One should avoid and remove testosterone disruptors, the life style and environmental chemicals
2. Use of natural Aromatase blocking agents such as bioflavonoids
3. Herbs, trace mineral and Ayurvedic Vajikaran at the right age so the male hormones get boost
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Sivakumar Varma is founder of Revitalize Health Centre and the President of Gift of Life Foundation
in Vancouver, Canada. He has been studying from boyhood with his father, an Ayurvedic physician, and
his mother, a western medical doctor, along with a traditional master. He then entered Ayurvedic College,
graduating as an Ayurvedic Practitioner with a specialty in Ayurvedic medicine, Mind-Body healing and
Yoga. He brings a timeless wisdom to his unique consultations and treatment programs. Siva has worked
alongside other Ayurvedic practitioners in training thousands of students in Yoga and Ayurveda. He
moved to Vancouver in the early 90s and has been practicing Ayurveda in a clinic setting. Siva currently
practices Ayurveda at Revitalize Health Centre in Richmond, British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Presentation Topic: Micro-organisms and your Digestive Health according to Ayurveda The Story of Microorganisms according to Ayurveda
In this presentation Sivakumar will share about the unseen world of microorganisms within our
internal and external environments.
a. Why do we need an understanding of this unseen world of micro-organisms?
b. In the thousands of years of human existence, did we know about this unseen world?
c. How do we maintain our internal environment with friendly, health creating micro-organisms?
d. How do we maintain our external environment with friendly, health creating organisms?
The Presenter will take the audience through history and time, and share a story that has been
passed down through generations.
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Steven S. Sadlier, Los Angeles, USA is Director of th Self Awareness Institute which was founded in
1985 at the suggestion of his guru Yogiraj Vethathiri Maharishi, and has since grown to thousands in
over 120 countries. He is a recognized Kundalini Master and Siddha Yogi, having completed Yoga Tapas
under Sri Sri Sri Shivabalayogi Maharaj. Swamiji is also a best-selling author, host of Enlightenment
Radio, and appears in two recent movies on spirituality. He received a Master's in Economics from the
University of Wales, in the United Kingdom, worked in economics and finance for many years, but
retired early to teach and write full time. Swamiji now conducts distance learning programs, meditation
teacher training and conducts seminars and retreats worldwide.
Presentation Topic: The Science of the Siddha’s: The Endocrine System, Chakras and Shakti
Abstract: In this presentation Steven will both explain the science of Shakti and provide a demonstration
on how it can be felt and used. Steven will address the relationships between the electro-magnetic fields
and nervous system and biology, and how these affect well-being and enlightenment. Steven has also
agreed to create a special 12-week Self Realization Course, teleconferenced, specifically with an
Ayurveda and scientific orientation at a discounted group rate.
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Miria Lovlin, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada is teaching extends through various forms of yoga but
she has specialized in and dedicated most of her classes to traditional Hatha. Her education in yoga began
over a decade ago and as she has sought a holistic apprenticeship to the discipline, she has pursued her
training in diverse regions of the globe from Vancouver to Costa Rica to India. Miria's passion reaches
beyond the physical aspects of yoga and this has provoked for her a deep engagement into the ancient
philosophy and traditions pertaining to it. Just as she has sought a holistic education for her own
understanding, she guides the content of her teaching in the same manner. Students of Miria's receive
more than constructive guidance into their own physical practice. They acquire a sense of spiritual
gravity and of the subtle energies that exist within all of us. Moreover, they can learn how to harness
these forces and develop relationships and bonds with them.
Presentation Topic: Ayurveda & Yoga Practice
Abstract: I will teach a 30 minute yoga class focused on bringing the three doshas into balance. The
class will start will some meditation and ujjayi breathing to reduce kapha and vata and improve agni. We
will then move into some gentle warm ups focusing on the pelvic region, hips and lumber spine to
gradually warm up the body, increase circulation and remove stiffness and rigidity from the bones and
joint, a quality of vata. From there moving into a bit more invigorating and stimulating practice to reduce
kapha, we will practice three full rounds of surya namaskar with modifications available. Then we will
practice some cooling asanas to reduce pitta, with savasana to follow to settle ground vata. After
Savasana we will finish the class with anuloma viloma, to balance ida and pingala channels.
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Shaughn completed his Certificate of Yoga Education at the Gujarat Ayurved University in
Jamnagar, India and was certified as an Ayurvedic Pancha Karma Practitioner at the Rocky
Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda in Boulder, Colorado. He continued his studies at the
Ayurvedic Academy in Seattle and was certified as an Ayurvedic and Advanced Ayurvedic
Practitioner.
He has since completed over 3 years of resident internship with Ayurvedic Dr. (India), Dharmesh
Kubendiran, BAMS, MSc. which included certification in Advanced Ayurvedic Marma Therapy.
Shaughn practices meditation along with a variety of other forms of spiritual techniques and
methods and was initiated as a Oneness Blessing Giver at the Oneness University, India in 2005.
He is now a certified Oneness Trainer, offering initiations to others.
Shaughn has also undergone various certifications in Reiki, Thai Massage, Pranic Healing and
others. Through the facilities of the Salt Springs Spa Resort, Shaughn offers ayurvedic
consultations, ayurvedic herbal supplements, herbal oil and herbal paste massages, a variety of
traditional Ayurvedic treatments, private yoga, pranayama and meditation classes, spiritual
counseling and the traditional yogic and herbal detoxification methods of the five cleansings of
Ayurveda (pancha karma) and six cleansings of yoga (shat karma).
For the past 7 years Shaughn has undertaken the establishment of Samya Inc. offering
internationally accredited Ayurvedic certification courses and has developed and formulated
(with the help of Dr. Dharmesh Kubendiran, Radhika Jenson and Michele Jenson) an entire
range of organic Ayurvedic and Spa massage, wellness and beauty products. Shaughn was a
pioneer in introducing ayurvedic medicine to Canada. Applying traditional ayurvedic therapies to
western and European spa standards, Shaughn designed the sequences and training manuals for
all of the ayurvedic therapies offered at the Salt Springs. Spa Resort since 2002 when the spa was
one of the first in Canada offering these.
Presentation Topic: Ayurveda for Symptomatic Relief of Common Metabolic Disorders
Metabolic disorders range drastically in severity and variety of symptoms. Causes can be
acquired or inherited, and later being more challenging to address and requiring the consultation
of a specialist. There are no quick fixes for the complete remission of most metabolic disorder
symptoms. Most require persistent and dedicated compliance with diet, lifestyle, herbal and
vitamin therapy. Nonetheless, this presentation aims to address some of the common symptoms
which many metabolic disorders share in order to provide temporary relief on the symptomatic
level and to improve the quality of life while the individual pursues a more specialized course of
treatment. Simple recommendations on diet, lifestyle, herbal, marma & aroma therapies & more
will be provided.
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Professor. J.N.Mishra, BAMS, PhD-Ayu, Lucknow, India was retired professor 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 M.D and 15 Ph.D scholars 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 enjoys 45 yrs practice in Ayurveda and succeeded in many difficult cases
disappointed by conventional medicine. 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
Sewa Sansthan which deals with education, medical health and training programs for downtrodden and
BPL in India particularly in rural areas.
Topic: Evaluation of Ayurvedic Management for Obesity
Abstract: Obesity is one of the most common disorders in medical practice and among the most
frustrating and difficult to manage. Little progress has been made in treatment, yet major changes have
occurred in our understanding of its causes and its implication for health. Black women are more apt to
be obese than whites, and poor are more obese than the rich regardless of race. About 34% of people in
USA have relative weights in access.
WHO has formulated an index for defining obesity – Body Mass Index (BMI). It is a ratio of height in
meters and weight in kilograms. There is a simple equation of obese; input-output= + (plus), - (minus) or
(0) zero. Plus suggests weight gain, minus indicates weight loss and zero infers constant weight. The
management of obesity rests on negative energy balance. A low resting metabolic rate (RMR) for a
given body mass is a risk factor for weight gain. (Int J Obesity Relat Metab Disorder. 1992,22:S30-
8S42).
Metabolism is the breaking down of food to its simpler components: proteins, carbohydrates (or sugars),
and fats. The disorder occurs when these normal processes become disrupted and classifying into inborn
error of metabolism (inherited) and acquired during the lifetime. They may also occur as complication of
other serious diseases. If you take surplus calories they will be converted into fat. If it continues, it will
lead to over-weight or obesity. Tendency of weight gain differs from person to person due to pre-
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existing factors like genetics, health problems, general activity level, and mobility issue. Each person
has own individual daily caloric needs called BMR. An adult who has a BMI for 30 or over is known
Obese. There are genetic and hormonal influences on body weight but usually obesity results from
inactivity, unhealthy diet and eating habits, pregnancy, lack of sleep, certain medications, medical
problems, age, social and economic issues. One can counter act most risk factors through diet, physical
activity exercise, and behavior changes. Inherited metabolic disorders are treated with nutritional
counseling and support and other supportive care, acquired metabolic disorder treatment includes
normalizing the metabolic balance by both reversing the cause and administering medicine. The
fundamental of management of obesity is on the fulcrum of diet, exercise and life style changes which is
similar to Ayurvedic concept – “Ahar, Vihar, Vyayam, Nidra, Brahamcharya and Aushadhi.”
The presentation shall address the evaluation of Ayurvedic options for Obesity management and its
comparative significance.
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Denise Tarasuk, ND, RN, MA-Ayu, RAC, San Jose, California, USA pursued her dream of
becoming a doctor and received her Doctoral Degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest
College of Naturopathic Medicine and Science in Tempe, Arizona in 1999. In medical school, she began
studying Ayurveda, which is one of her greatest passions. Dr. Tarasuk has been treating women and
children in her private Naturopathic practice in Campbell, California since 1999. She uses an integrative
approach which includes Biomedical Medicine, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda. In 2009, Dr. Tarasuk
graduated with her Master’s Degree in Ayurveda from Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda.
Her Master’s research thesis on Tourette’s Syndrome won the Patanjali award from AAPNA in
2009. Dr. Tarasuk lectures internationally on Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and Tourette’s syndrome.
Dr. Tarasuk is the author of “Monsoon Medicine: A Diary of a Canadian Medicine Women & Tales of a
Bengali Doctor” and “Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome: An Ayurvedic Approach to Health and
Happiness.” She has co-authored a book on Autism called “Autism: Beyond the Basics.”
Presentation Topic: "Autism Linked To Metabolic Disorders"
Abstract: In 2012, the CDC announced the rate of Autism at 1 in every 88 births, showing a 78%
increase in the past 10 years. Health Canada has been partnering to begin conduction surveillance for
ASD within their current epidemiological surveillance systems. The important question is “How to make
an Ayurvedic diagnosis and implement Ayurvedic treatments for a child with Autism?” What does
Ayurvedic medicine provide for children with a diagnosis of Autism. This presentation will show the
gentle beauty of Ayurveda. The “Science of Life” is in the forefront with knowledge providing the
basics of a healthy lifestyle that may make the difference. An Ayurvedic diagnosis is a must before
going on to effective treatments for Autism. The next patient that comes to your clinic may be Autistic.
This presentation will provide guidelines and treatments that can be considered for a child that is “In
Their Own World.”
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Nitin Shah, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, DNM, Toronto, Canada - Upon graduating with a 5 year Honors
Bachelor degree of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Gujarat Ayurveda University in
1984, Dr. Shah traveled to the holy city of Varanasi for a 1 year post graduate degree in Yoga and
Ayurvedic Surgery. He then went on to complete a 3 year Doctorate degree to attain an MD in Ayurveda
and Surgery. He practised Ayurveda in India for 6 years before beginning to practice and teach
Ayurveda in Europe and North America, which he has done for the last 16 years. His knowledge and
experience is vast in the fields of Ayurveda-Panchakarma, Herbology, Ayurvedic lifestyle management
and dietetics, and the management of Ano-Rectal disorders with specialized Ayurvedic para-surgical
procedures. Vaidya Nitin Shah has been asked to speak and teach at various conferences, seminars and
workshops at the national and international level on numerous health topics. He has been asked to speak
about Ayurveda in the greater Toronto area including: The Royal Ontario Museum, FACT, The
Michener institute, Harbourfront South Asian Festival, Seneca College, Mount Sinai Hospital,
Burlington Yoga Studio, and The Yoga Spa Ayurveda Centre. He provides online and telephone
consultation on Ayurveda and supplies genuine Ayurvedic products in bulk and for individual use also
consults the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for Ayurvedic pharmaco-therapeutics,
formulations and herbal food supplements. Nitin Shah is registered with the Association of Ayurvedic
Professionals of North America, the Alliance of Professional Naturopaths and Naturotherapists, is a
professional member of the Ontario Herbalist Association, and has received his accreditation as Doctor
of Natural Medicine (DNM). Vaidya Shah, a native of India, has been a practitioner, philosopher and
teacher of Ayurveda and Yoga for more than 20 years. He is one of very few Postgraduate Ayurvedic
Doctors residing in North America. Currently he lives in the Toronto area.
Presentation Topic: "Concept of Agni Vitiation in Metabolic Disorders"
Abstract: Agni- the igniting factor and the most important Ayurvedic principle plays a major role in
health and well-being of an individual. Agni is responsible for all the digestive process and
transformation to take a place within body and mind. Balanced agni leads to better digestion, absorption
and assimilation as well as elimination and detoxification at all level. Imbalanced agni leads to the
formation of Ama, which is considered as metabolic toxin and Ama formations leads to metabolic
disorders. Details will be discussed for preservation, restoration and maintenance of Agni will be
discussed during the AAPNA’s 7th
international conference.
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Harish Vasudevan, PhD, Vancouver, Canada has always been fascinated with natural remedies and
their unique ability to work in harmony. A keen student of chemistry and biology since school, Harish
obtained his Bachelor's in Pharmacy following which he earned his Master's in Natural Products at
NIPER. Inspired by their use in ayurveda, he researched the chemistry and anti-diabetic effects of Indian
plants. The desire to get a better understanding of disease and drug development led him to Canada for a
PhD in Pharmacology. Presently at Tait Laboratories, Harish is a developing a cure based on chinese
medicine for gut health and potentially nerve ailments such as multiple sclerosis. Today he will be
looking at traditional medicine through a western lens.
Presentation Topic: "Synergy and Composition: Traditional Medicine in 21st century Science"
Abstract: Synergy has been the bedrock of any holistic and traditional method of healing. This synergy
is seen in multiple levels in the interactions between not only food, drugs and environment but also
between constituents themselves in a herbal formulation. Thus while experienced for centuries, only in
the last 2 decades have scientists been able to demonstrate synergy/antagonism at work in an extract
exhibiting improved biological action or reduced toxicity compared to individual fractions or chemicals.
This talk will explore some of these interactions and attempt to interface traditional medicine with
modern science. Another critical concern in today's world is the consistency of composition. Information
at obtaining both the chemical and biological levels, while attempted, have not been harmonized.
Addressing these 2 key issues of synergy and consistency of composition could revolutionize the current
perception of traditional medicines by conventional practitioners and the common public.
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Jaisri Lambert, Ayurvedic Consultant, Vancouver, Canada has been practicing and teaching natural
therapies since l983 after her own debilitating migraine headaches kindled her interest in alternative
therapies. Her exploration led her first to Polarity Therapy, in which she became certified in 1985. As
interest and demand for natural healing classes increased, Jaisri founded the West Coast Polarity School
and later the East-West Polarity School, teaching innovations in Polarity Therapy internationally. In
1989 she met renowned Ayurvedic physician and author Vaidya Vasant D. Lad, B.A.M.S., MA.Sc. in
Victoria, B.C., an event that deeply influenced her life. “Healing is love plus intelligence”, Dr. Lad
taught, validating Jaisri’s experience that spirituality and physical life are not separate. Once her
migraine syndrome was understood and managed, Jaisri’s study of the broader, underlying philosophies
of Ayurveda began. She also began to observe that as we achieve individual balance, we also realize
more increased spiritual harmony and a feeling of the natural, innate unity of life.
During her twelve-year apprenticeship in classical Ayurveda with Vaidya Vasant Lad she learned many
hidden secrets of ‘Marma” (trigger point) science. Through studying the ancient roots of anatomy and
physiology according to Ayurveda, she has developed a body-based counseling science rooted in the
ancient Marma therapies of Ayurveda. This science, Vaidya Lad called ‘Turiya Therapy’, which denotes
the transformation of our psycho-emotional causes of disease into spiritual wisdom. Turiya Therapy is
based on the innovative work of Jaisri M. Lambert R.P.P., and influenced by Polarity Therapy of Dr.
Randolph Stone, D.O., D.C., N.D., whose contribution to the study of energy therapy on whole health
cannot be underestimated, and Polarity Therapy's parent science of Ayurvedic medicine. During her
twenty years of study and practice of Ayurveda, Jaisri has developed a deep knowledge of herbal
formulations, individualized wellness programs, bodywork techniques, pulse assessment, Ayurvedic
herbology and Panchakarma, which consists of classical Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation
therapies.
Jaisri's other teachers include Dr. T. Sukumaran of Kerala and Dr. Robert E. Svoboda of Texas, both
respected and beloved Ayurvedic physicians. Jaisri has authored many articles and training manuals in
Ayurveda and Turiya Therapy, and travels internationally to introduce the theory and practice of this
ancient wisdom to delighted students of all levels. Now in her early 60s, Jaisri is an innovative healer
who has developed new techniques in Energetic Healing and Invisible Anatomy. Her success she feels is
due to the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicine throughout history, and to the
public’s sincere search, like her own, for holistic health through natural methods. Her gift of teaching
Ayurveda at all levels is unique, bringing this knowledge to students internationally. Jaisri is fluently
bilingual in French and English.
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Presentation Topic: "Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome in Ayurveda"
Abstract: The purpose of this presentation is to introduce a simple summary of the most important
aspects of preventing and managing the diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome. We'll discuss the importance of
meditation and its role in healthy mind, food choices, timing of daily activities, water, pranayama
(breathing exercises) and how to get sound sleep, all from the perspective of ancient Ayurvedic medicine,
the world's oldest holistic health science.
Western modern medical science offers no specialists in Metabolic Syndrome, though the condition
affects a greater population than any other disease in North America. It is on an alarming increase in many
countries, especially in developed and developing countries. Metabolic Syndrome is a disease of
affluence. Its rise is especially alarming among the youth who are more susceptible to subtle marketing
tactics, because Metabolic Syndrome is a pre-cursor condition to cancerous cellular changes. I feel
education is the answer and offer this paper in honour of my principal Ayurveda teacher, Vaidya Vasant
D. Lad.
According to Ayurveda, the more than 10,000 year old science of longevity, diet and lifestyle (right use of
time) are the age-old arenas of both prevention and management of all diseases. Ayurveda speaks a great
deal about the concept of homoeostasis and how to maintain or regain one's individual balance. Metabolic
Syndrome involves imbalance of a majority of the body's tissues, organs, glands and channel systems,
their metabolic processes and psycho-emotional causative factors, such as depression/happiness.
If you feel you're either on the road to Metabolic Syndrome or already know your blood pressure, weight,
fatigue, generalized body pain, lethargy, bloating, skin rashes, blood sugar, cholesterol and/or tri-glyceride
levels are too high, or if there's a family history of stroke, the topics set out below will serve as a concise
set of guidelines to help you easily implement the age-old, tried and true suggestions for normalizing your
health profile according to Ayurveda. First, let us understand the theory of preventing and managing
Metabolic Syndrome from an Ayurvedic perspective, as theory precedes practice. This presentation will
summarize the theory and practice of both prevention and management of Metabolic Syndrome in
Ayurveda.
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Hemant Gupta, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, DNM, Ottawa, Canada - 25 years of extensive expertise in
Ayurveda medicine and holistic health continues to attract people of all cultures and lifestyle
backgrounds. Since receiving his MD degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, and a degree in Natural Medicine,
Dr. Gupta has been consulting with and treating patients, conducting research, publishing professional
articles, lecturing and teaching internationally on his findings. Dr. Gupta has been invited to teach at
institutions in North America, Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia and Australia to develop curriculum and
conduct courses for physicians, medical professionals, and the general public. As associate professor and
deputy director at the College of Maharishi Vedic Medicine at M.U.M. (Maharishi University of
Management) in Fairfield, Iowa, he designed comprehensive undergraduate, Masters and Ph.D. degree
programs. While in Iowa, Dr. Gupta was on the advisory board of the Center for Natural Medicine and
Prevention which is funded by the National Institute of Health to do research on complementary
medicine. Two premiere ayurveda and panchakarma centers recruited Dr. Gupta for the Directorship of
ayurveda programs at The Raj in Fairfield, Iowa and later at The Maharishi Ayurveda Health Center in
Lancaster, Massachusetts. He also developed and taught courses for Memorial University in
Newfoundland and the Ayurvedic Academy of Canada in Toronto. Over two years ago, he established
the Shree Ma Ayurveda Institute and Wellness Centre in Ottawa. As Director, he provides a full range
of Ayurvedic Knowledge from lectures and certification courses to clinical consultations and
panchakarma treatment.
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Ismat Nathani, M.Sc, D.N.M, Toronto, Canada is Founder and Director "Centre for Ayurveda &
Indian Systems of Healing", her contribution to the Canadian community has been unremarkable her
passion for Ayurveda, Yoga and Natural medicine has motivated her to bring Indian Medicine to the
forefront of the Canadian Natural Health Industry. Ismat qualified in India as Bachelor of Naturopathic
and Yogic Sciences. She pursued her postgraduate studies MSc in Complementary and Alternative
Medicine from University of West Minister and University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.
Presentation Topic: "Ayurvedic & Yogic Perspective to Psycho Neuro Endocrinology (PNE) and
the role in Balanced Metabolism"
Abstract: Vata-Pitta-Kapha your neuro-hormones and its influences on the Yogic Chakra System that
has a co relationship with the modern conventional endocrine system. Changes in the state of mind &
emotions leads to VPK state of balance, this causes interference in the physical and subtle neurological
pathways causing hormonal imbalances. In this presentation participants will explore The concept of
PNE and Vata-Pitta Kapha as neuro-hormones The VPK balance and its importance on the healthy
maintenance of the physical & subtle systems (endocrine & chakra) The participants will learn How to
identify various kinds and causes of toxic overload To provide Dietary- Lifestyle guidelines for
elimination of physical subtle toxins To clear the interference of the Neurological pathway by working
on the Nadis. Application of Marma therapy for endocrine malfunctioning. External & oral use of
Ayurvedic herbs & spices in attaining the mind-body-spirit integration.
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Nirmala Raniga, Founder, Chopra Addiction & Wellness Center, Squamish, BC, Canada
Nirmala Raniga believes “Life is precious and priceless! We all deserve to live in the present and
experience joy and healthy relationships”. With this in mind, she founded Chopra Addiction and
Wellness Center, the first truly holistic addiction recovery method in North America which is offering
cutting edge high quality assessment and therapeutic services for individuals and families impacted by
destructive compelling behaviors. The healing team at CAWC combines the latest breakthroughs in
modern Western medicine with the traditional healing arts of the East. The goal of the holistic health
care experts at the Center is to restore balance and wholeness in the lives of the people who come for
help. An integral part of the program at CAWC is inclusion of the ancient healing system called
Ayurveda. Originating in India 5000 years ago, Ayurveda focuses on the individual as a whole;
physically, emotionally and spiritually. For Nirmala, work is more than just a career. It’s a calling. By
combining her business acumen with her inherent sense of compassion she has enabled hundreds of
people with addiction and emotional issues to regain control of their lives. She was a nominee for
YWCA women of distinction awards in the business and professions category in 2008 and she was also
nominated for 2008 Celebration of Business Excellence Award in the business category. She is a Chopra
Center instructor certified in Primordial Sound Meditation and Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga. She is
passionate about sharing timeless wisdom tools for mind-body health, deeper life fulfillment and
emotional healing.
Presentation Topic: Addiction and addictive behaviors causes severe metabolic disorders. How
Ayurvedic approach helps!
Abstract: When a person is addicted to substances like alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, food there is a built up
of physical and emotional ama or toxins over time. These toxic residues begin to interfere with the
circulation of vital energy in the body. Accumulated ama leads to depression, chronic pain, indigestion,
fatigue and immune imbalance providing grounds for metabolic disorders like diabetes, high blood
pressure, coronary heart disease and liver failure. For example, physically ama can be seen as
accumulation of incomplete metabolized food i.e. when one emotionally eats; the excess calories that the
body is not able to digest get deposited as cellulite in tissues or cholesterol in blood vessels. If one does
not fully process an emotional experience especially negative ones, the undigested feelings keeps the
person responding in predictable patterns that inhibit the person being fully present.
For a person to heal a total wholeness approach is required. This includes combining the latest
breakthroughs in modern Western medicine with ancient Ayurvedic healing methods of the East to
unlock the human potential and bring about a return to wholeness. Originating in India 5000 years ago,
Ayurveda focuses on the individual as a whole; physically, emotionally and spiritually. In addition to
group and individual therapy, inclusion of mind, body, spirit healing that addresses the needs of all five
senses: touch (massage), sound (music), sight (art therapy) smell (aromatherapy) and taste (vegetarian
cuisine), which, when combined with meditation, yoga and acupuncture, promote balance and
integration of mind, body and spirit.
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Sri Venu a.k.a Stéphane Boisjoly
Born in Montréal Sri Venu is a Canadian from Abenaki First Nation and French ancestry. He
started to practice Yoga and Meditation daily in 1969. In 1971 he moved to the Sivananda Yoga
Vedanta Ashram in Québec to study full time with Swami Vishnu Devananda.
One of North America's most experienced Yoga Acharyas, Stéphane (Sri Venu) started to teach
at the Sivananda Headquarters in 1972 and continued his advanced training in the California
Sivananda Ashram and in British Columbia until 1975. Also a graduate of the International
Meditation Institute of India his studies take him to the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, Auroville
in Pondicherry, the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh and Kullu-Manali in the Himalayas.
Founder of the Vancouver Sivananda Centre, Sri Venu teaches traditional East Indian Yoga,
Meditation, Philosophy and Chanting. With Production Company InformAction he's just
completed Planet Yoga a documentary feature film on Yoga around the world and the role of
Swami Vishnu Devananda in bringing it to the West. This feature film has been released in
International Film Festivals and Theatres since 2011 and has been broadcast on Television
Networks around the world including CBC/Radio-Canada in 2012 and 2013. Sri Venu also trains
Yoga and Advanced Yoga Teachers at Langara College of Vancouver and other fine Yoga
Institutions.
Long time Radio & Television Broadcaster he has been Regional Director of CBC/Radio-
Canada’s French Networks in BC and Yukon from 2003 to 2007. Recently he was International
Broadcast Manager at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and at the London 2012 Olympic
Games.
Sri Venu is registered (E.R.Y.T. 500) with the Yoga Alliance and Registered Senior Teacher
with the Yoga Association of BC.
Topic of Presentation: Synthesis of Yoga for a Healthy & Stress Free Life -
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Yogacharini Maitreyi is a practical Mystic and the founder of Arkaya. She has taught a wide
variety of people, from Buddhist monks in Sri Lanka, prisoners in Sweden, an all Islamic group
in Bangladesh, yoga teachers in Vancouver to children and CEOs in India and abroad.
She has trained many top companies like Ford, Lever Brothers, Nasscom, L&T, Symbiosis
Institute of Management etc. and consults on wellness issues, holistic health and organic
management. She trains them in the science and art of SELF/STRESS MANAGEMENT through
'The 3M Magick' FUNshop. She is specialized in life enhancement coaching for top management
and decision makers. She enables them to see the need for managing the body, emotions, mind
and resources effectively and creatively. She has been a key note speaker for audiences of 800
and above.She was also a consultant for the Madras Management Association in 2004 and was
instrumental in designing and organising a series of 20 Health awareness workshops for their
members.She believes a holistic lifestyle can infiltrate all walks of life.
Maitreyi was invited to be on the Advisory Board of the World Yoga Council in Europe in 2006.
She has also received the Yoga Semmal (Great, expert) award in India in 2007.
She has appeared on national channels like Doordarshan and international channels like Star
Vijay, NDTV, Channel M of Vancouver etc. giving talks and sessions on the holistic aspects of
yoga.
Maitreyi is also a versatile writer with over 80 published articles in Management Mandate,
Times Wellness, Yoga life, Life Positive, Heritage Healing, Indian Express etc. Her versatility is
seen in the fact that she has written scholarly articles that have been quoted as recommended
readings in yoga to short humorous articles. She was a columnist for the Economic Times and
has been writing a fortnightly column on yoga called “Pace Maker” for the Hindu news daily in
India, for the last 3 years.
Maitreyi is open to connections that reflect the divine. She shares more and teaches less. She
exudes the energy of a friend as her name implies. She has taken many through the healing
process, including herself. She is dedicated to training trainers and has inspired many to refine
their lives. She teaches the Foundation course or the Yoga Bija course to ground people in the
yogic principles. She also shares her insights and trains teachers groups.
Yogacharini Maitreyi has taught and done many years of seva at the Ananda Ashram. She has
founded a trust for children from economically backward areas in India where they learn to have
fun cleaning up and cultivating a holistic and healthy lifestyle. They learn this through song and
play. Their interventions are focused on prevention and healing rather than just cure.
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Maitreyi teaches in Vancouver each year and is a Registered Senior Teacher at the Yoga
Association of British Columbia.
Maitreyi studied film and worked on various films and documentaries from 1993 to 2000. She
holds a degree in Visual Communication and has worked for many Indian and International
companies like UTV, Goumond-Boreales of France and East-West Productions of Canada in
Filmmaking. She was also running her production house before she decided to dedicate her time
to teaching yoga. She integrates her filmmaking skills into exploring the human spirit.
Maitreyi is originally from India and has trained there for many years in Classical Yoga. She studied in
the Shivananda ashram in 1997 and for many years in the Ananda ashram. She was given the title of
‘Yogacharini’ (guide, life coach) in the Gurukulum of Dr. Swami Gitananda. She demystifies and
simplifies spirituality and teaches ancient wisdom in the modern context.
Presentation Topic: Naada Yoga & Jyothi Yoga
Abstract: Experience the healing power of sacred sounds or Nadha Yoga. Access your inner
light/illumination through the Jyothi Kriyas, which is a unique, source inspired series to re-balance and
realign the system and the chakras (energy vortexes). Understand how chanting and singing bajans can
purify and harmonize the system and open the heart. One of the contributors to metabolic disorders is
ama ( impurities/undigested matter) in the system. Suppressed emotions and negative thinking patterns
can also increase ama in the system apart from an unhealthy lifestyle. The classical yogic system, the
sister science of ayurveda, has a wide range of tools to purify, though our focus will be on the above
mentioned ones. These practices will clear ama and allow the spark of consciousness to glow bright in
you.
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Neelam Toprani, Vancouver, Canada is the Founder, CEO and President of the Company. Neelam’s
own personal health issues and healing journey has led to the formation of this company, Padmashri
Naturals Inc. Neelam’s faith in Ayurvedic medicine is deeply rooted in personal experience. Sewanti
Ayurvedic Series is the fulfillment of her desire to share what she has learned on her healing
journey. The word Sewa means service and Sewanti is service with devotion. Through her company,
Neelam is committed to provide the highest-quality, authentic Ayurvedic products available. It is her
desire to bring Ayurveda to the western world as well as to contribute towards the movement of
Ayurveda in North America.
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REGISTRATION
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SPONSORSHIP
PRIME SPONSOR - $4000
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and to sell products.
One organization banner (5' x 7' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.
Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website
with a link to the sponsor’s website.
Prime sponsors’ names will be announced during the conference.
10 conference passes, including meals, will be provided.
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and to sell products.
One organization banner (3' x 5' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.
Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website
with a link to the sponsor’s website.
Platinum sponsors’ names will be announced during the conference.
5 conference passes, including meals, will be provided.
GOLD SPONSOR - $1000
A 6 ft. table and chairs will be provided at the venue to display brochures and other items
and to sell products.
One organization banner (3' x 5' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.
Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website
with a link to the sponsor’s website.
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display brochures and other items and to sell products.
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Senani Holdings is a leading well establish group of companies. We are
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EXHIBITOR TABLES
NEW WORLD AYURVEDA – PAUL DUGLISS, M.D., R.A.C.
GAIA GARDEN HERBAL DISPENSARY
THE ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION
HEALTH CANADA
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Book Signing Program by the following authors:
Denise Tarasuk, ND, RN, MA-Ayu, RAC
Tom Yarema. MD
Todd Caldecott. Dip. Cl. H, RH (AHG)
Note: The Program schedule is subject to change without prior notice