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Speakers The 2nd International Ayurveda and Yoga Conference 2009 has confirmed an extraordinary gathering of unique Masters and Gurus, internationally renowned and acclaimed in their fields ensuring an enlightening and inspirational experience. Speakers confirmed: |
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H.H. Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda ( INDIA / VIENNA ) Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, Vishwaguruji is an internationally renowned speaker, author and is globally recognised as a spiritual luminary who has brought the ancient science of Yoga to the world. He is popularly known as the "Ambassador of Peace". |
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Prof. Dr. P. H. Kulkarni ( INDIA ) BAMS ( Poona , India ), FIIM, Ayurveda Varidhi(Phd) Director of the Institute of Indian Medicine/Ayurveda Academy, Pune Ayurveda Patron for AYA Prominent internationally renowned speaker, author, teacher, physician, ex-Dean of Ayurveda Faculty, Pune University . He is the Founder of the Ayurveda Academy and a recognised Guru in his field. He was the inspiration behind the inaugural conference in 2006. |
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H.H.Sri Sri Ravi Shankar His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a universally revered spiritual and humanitarian leader. His vision a violence-free, stress-free society through the reawakening of human values has inspired millions to broaden their spheres of responsibility and work towards the betterment of the world. |
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Dr Robert E Svoboda (USA) |
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Brother Satyananda ( USA ) ( USA ) Senior Monk of the Self Realisation Fellowship (SRF) monastic community, founded by Paramahansa Yogananda (Author of 'Autobiography of a Yogi'). Brother Satyananda is a dynamic speaker on the ancient technique of Kriya Yoga and the time-honoured science of meditation. |
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Dr. Ian Gawler (AUS) OAM, BVSc, MCouns&HS; B.VSc; Founder and Therapeutic Director of The Gawler Foundation One of Australia 's most experienced and respected authorities on Mind-Body Medicine, Dr. Gawler is the Founder of the Gawler Foundation, an international speaker and is one of Australia 's best known cancer survivors. H is story offers hope and inspiration to people across the country and around the world . |
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Rev. Pravrajika Ajayaprana Mataji (AUS) Rev.Pravrajika Ajayaprana Mataji is a Senior Nun of Sri Sarada Math, of the Ramakrishna Order and President of the Ramakrishna Sarada Vedanta Society of N.S.W. She gives talks, classes, and spiritual guidance. She is one of the founding members of “WIN,” the Women’s Interfaith Network. |
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Dr. Smita Naram ( INDIA ) Managing Director of International Ayushakti Ayurved Health Centre; B.A.M.S.; Dip in Pharmacy; Dip Business Management; Dip Export Management Internationally known Ayurveda physician, lecturer, author, herbalist, nutritionist, Dr. Smita Naram, specialises in pulse evaluation and panchakarma and is the Founder of Ayushakti Ayurved. |
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Shakta Kaur ( USA ) Dynamic international presenter and teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation (as taught by Yogi Bhajan). She is the Founder of Kundalini Yoga in the Loop |
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Dr.Gopalakrishnan ( INDIA ) M. Sc. (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) - 1978; M. Sc. (Appl. Chem- Plant products)-1979; M. A. (Industrial Sociology) -1984; Ph. D. (Plant Biochemistry) -1984; D.Litt. (Doctor of Literature in Science in Sanskrit ) -2002; Degree Diploma in Journalism and public relations -1986 Dr.Gopalakrishnan, is a senior scientist working for the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India . He is famous for his lectures aimed at rekindling the scientific heritage of India . He travels around the world spreading the message that there is a distinct link between Indian heritage and science and there are indisputable scientific explanations to what we practice as our heritage . |
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Dr.Ramkumar ( INDIA ) Founder- Managing Director of Punarnava Ayurveda; B.A.M.S
Dr. Ramkumar hails from a traditional Ayurveda family, and has continuously been occupied in promoting and strengthening Ayurveda, the primary health tradition of India. He is the Founder- Managing Director of Punarnava Ayurveda , an organization in South India that is committed to the cause of 'Authentic Ayurveda for Universal Well-Being' |
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Sashikala Ananth ( INDIA ) B.Degree in Architecture Sashikala Ananth, an architect by qualification, has researched the classical Indian science of Architecture - Vaastu, for over twenty years. Having studied the Vaastu texts extensively, assimilating traditional wisdom and exploring its field application, she now works on projects incorporating the wisdom of Vaastu in creative and harmonious ways with the modern lifestyle. |
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Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati (AUS) M.B.,B.S. (Syd), M.Sc. (UNSW) Yogacharya (IYFM);Medical Doctor: M.B., B.S. Sydney University ; (MD equivalent); Master of Yoga: Yogacharya IYFM (International Yoga Fellowship Movement), Munger, India ; Master of Science: M.Sc. Uni. of NSW; Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati is an eminent Yoga acharya (teacher) from the Satyananda lineage, a medical doctor and ayurveda practitioner. He is also an internationally acclaimed author and teacher and his innovative teachings integrate western psychological medicine and psychotherapy with eastern methods of mind-body development |
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Petrea King Petrea King has brought her warmth, humour and wisdom to thousands of people facing life's great challenges. Author of eight books, including 2 children's books and a cookbook, and a dozen meditation CD's, Petrea is the Founding Director of the Quest for Life Foundation which provides programs and services for people dealing with life's greatest challenges. She is a regular guest in the media and has been nominated for Australian of the Year each year since 2003. Petrea is also the recipient of numerous awards including the Centenary Medal and Citizen of the Year for 2008. |
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Simon Borg-Olivier (AUS) MSc BappSc (Physiotherapy) MAPA & Bianca Machliss BSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) MAPA Simon is a director and teacher at Yoga Synergy in Sydney . Together Simon and Bianca have developed the unique Yoga Synergy system. Synergy-style yoga is traditional hatha yoga designed, practiced and taught in accordance with the principles of applied anatomy and physiology. |
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Stephen Penman (AUS) Stephen is President of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia (YTAA), CEO of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and an associate member of the Australian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA). As such, he is involved in a wide range of yoga, meditation and integrative medicine research and activities.Find out more here |
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Philip Stevens (Swami Samnyasanand) (AUS) Philip Stevens has explored and researched the effects of certain yoga practices on the heart, brain and autonomic nervous system, and runs seminars, retreats etc around Australia and overseas on various aspects of health, science and yoga. |
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Professor Marc Cohen (AUS) Professor Cohen is currently the Foundation Professor of Complementary Medicine at RMIT University, President of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association and an Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the Monash Institute of Health Services Research. Find out more here |
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Dr. Satya Prakash Choudhar A double postgraduate from Australia, Dr. Satya Prakash Choudhary has the unique advantage of a rare multi-disciplinary background and experience combining a unique blend of Mental Health/Behavioural sciences, Health Management, Medicine (Dentistry) and Ancient Wisdom backgrounds. |
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Swami Govindananda (AUS) Founder of Bhakti Meditation Centre Swami Govindananda is an extraordinary member of the community and has dedicated his life to teaching meditation in Australasia . Swamiji is a very accomplished and charismatic speaker and has a great gift for relating to audiences who are unfamiliar with Eastern thought. His talks are very entertaining, fun, profound and enlightening. |
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Dr.S.Ajit B.A.M.S, PCAS (NZ) Dr.S.Ajit is a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor with over 30 years of clinical experience in practice and teaching Ayurveda in India and western countries. His field of specialisation is Panchkarma. |
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Govindaraju Venkatachalam (Monaco/AUS) Bachelor of Science (B Sc), University of Madras , Madras ; Diploma in Yoga Education (DY Ed), Kaivalyadhama (Lonavala) Pune Govindaraju Venkatachalam is a Yoga Teacher, Senior Yoga Therapist, Yoga Researcher and International Organiser s pecialising in treating cancer patients through Yoga in association with Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore - the biggest and most renowned Cancer Hospital in South India . He is currently based in Monaco where he is using his skills as a Yoga Therapist. |
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Dr. Mark Donohoe (AUS) Dr Donohoe graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Sydney University in 1980, and has worked in general practice since 1983. He has specialised in environmental and nutritional medicine for eighteen years . |
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Anthony Ashworth (AUS) Anthony teaches Vastu Shastra, Feng Shui, The Zen of Place, and Islamic design principles at UTS University. Anthony Ashworth brings a deep understanding of subtle energy, healthy and healing design principles to create the magic that is a balanced environment or home |
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Rose Baudin (AUS) Rose has studied and practiced yoga for 38 years and has been teaching for 20 years. Since 1986, Rose has been based in Australia teaching yoga classes & weekend meditation retreats, as well as instructing and lecturing at Yoga Arts, an international school for teacher training |
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Dr. Vijayendra Murthy Dr. Vijayendra Murthy is an exceptional teacher of Ayurveda who is currently heading the faculty of Ayurvedic Medicine at Wellpark College of Natural Therapies in Auckland. |
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Bob Hughes (AUS) Bob Hughes is a communications coach who believes that for what we present outside to be true, how we are inside has to be authentic. A former media professional of wide experience he now aims for balance in his life.He is the person behind The WellSpring which provides meditation motivation and health advice on an audio channel on Foxtel. Find out more here |
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Jennifer Thomas (AUS) Jennifer is a Registered Nurse has a B.A. in Community Social Service and with over 30 years experience in Community Public Health. She is a Ayurvedic Lifestyle Counsellor and Educator, Teacher of Ayurvedic Massage |
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Noel Butler (AUS) Noel Butler is a Budawang man from the South Coast of New South Wales |
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Sevapuri Hurst (AUS) Sevapuri has been teaching Yoga in Daily Life for 10 years. Based in the National Centre Sydney Sevapuri also takes Yoga in Daily Life into Company workplaces, classes for the elderly, classes for homeless people and for men and women in prison therapeutic units. Sevapuri is a Crisis Telephone Counsellor, assisting callers who need to talk through problems such as violence, depression, isolation, pain and suicide. He is currently completing a Diploma of Holistic Counselling. |
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Fiona Donohoe-Bales Fiona is a Yoga teacher, writer and broadcaster. For over ten years she has run a busy and vibrant yoga practice on Sydney 's Lower North Shore teaching Prenatal Yoga and Birth Skills to hundreds of pregnant women. She regularly conducts Active Birth Workshops For Couples to help prepare mums and dads for child birth. |
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Kumud Merani MA in Ancient Indian Culture and History Kumud Merani is a well-known media personality in India as well as Australia . Kumud was a News Presenter for the World News on SBS TV for a short period but has found her niche as the National Executive Producer of Hindi Programs on SBS Radio. She was one of the pioneer News Readers of Indian Television and was hailed one of the most popular Doordarshan (TV) news readers of Mumbai. |
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Jay D. Mulder Jay D. Mulder is a qualified Ayurvedic Herbalist. He is the Founder of The Eumundi Medicine Man on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, and |
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Dr. Rama Prasad (AUS) B.A.M.S., C.A.C.H Founder member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia (AYA) Rama Prasad is an Ayurvedic physician (BAMS) who studies, practices and teaches Ayurveda for the past 23 years. Rama teaches Sanskrit, Yoga and Ayurveda internationally, in traditional style. Rama loves to share his passion for Ayurveda with students and patients at his Sydney centre, Ayurveda Elements and in courses around Australia |
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Sevadevi Glover (AUS) Founder member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia (AYA) Sevadevi Glover has been a Senior Teacher, Women's Health and Yoga Therapy with Yoga in Daily Life for over ten years and in 2005 became a founding member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia, which hosted the first International Ayurveda and Yoga Conference in Sydney . |
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Farida Irani (AUS) B Com, Adv. Dip. Ayur, D Arom, DRT, DRM, D Ref, D Bow Farida is a qualified Ayurveda Practitioner, a clinical Aromatherapist and Teacher, Bowen Therapy Instructor, a Remedial Therapist and a Reflexologist. She pioneered 'Ayurveda Aromatherapy' and has trained many practitioners worldwide. She is a leading Spa consultant and an international speaker, author and lecturer |
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Dr. Shaun Matthews (AUS) Founder member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia (AYA) Shaun Matthews is the founder and the co-ordinator of the Ayurvedic Medicine Department at Nature Care College in Sydney , Australia . He is a medical doctor, Ayurveda and Yoga therapist who specialises in the treatment of chronic illness using a holistic approach |
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Bhakti Johnson (AUS) Bhakti Johnson is National Co-Ordinator for the Australian Association of Yoga in Daily Life, an organisation dedicated to providing the broader community with education in wholistic health via the ancient science of Yoga. A qualified Naturopath and Yoga Instructor, Bhakti trained and studied internationally and within Australia , and draws upon the depths of these two sciences from which to teach others. |
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George Gallo (AUS) George Gallo can only be described as a “prodigal son” having commenced his creative career at the tender age of 14 years old! George went on to be commissioned by some of the countries leading companies to work on key creative at the of 18 years old. At the Age 26, George can surprisngly be referred to as a “veteren in the creative design industry. George Gallo is an Independent Design Professional catering in areas of Graphic Design, Music, Marketing and Fashion. |
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Allan Fernandes (AUS) Allan Fernandes has been a major part of the AYA media team as well as the creative input for AYA's media work. Allan's experience is vast from sales
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Cynthia Sciberras (AUS) Cynthia has been a major part of the AYA media and marketing team.
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Dharmpuri Johnson (AUS) Dharmpuri Johnson, a creative IT Professional who has worked in the industry for 18 years for the likes of British Aerospace and international Banks in Hong Kong . These days Dharmpuri follows his personal passion to raise awareness and human compassion in the world by producing videos and websites for spiritual groups and charitable organisations, particularly on matters of spiritual development and environmental protection. |
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