SWAMI MUKUNDANANDA JI

Keynote Address

Topic: The Spirit of Yoga Fest

Sat Jun 20th: 9:30 am - 11:00 am CST

Fri Jun 26th: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm CST

Swami Mukundananda is a world-renowned teacher of spirituality, yoga, and meditation. He is the founder of Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog, well known as JKYog. Swamiji has stimulated and guided many a soul on the spiritual path, and he has been offering yoga workshops across the world over nearly three decades.

Swamiji has a distinguished technical and management educational background that complements his profound spiritual wisdom. Learn more about Swamiji.

Dr. MAMTA K. JAIN

Western Medicine

Topic: COVID-19: Symptoms, Transmission, and Therapies Under Investigation

Sun Jun 21st: 9:30 am - 11 am CST

Dr. Jain is an MD, MPH, FIDSA - Professor of Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Jain has focused her career in  Infectious Diseases and conducts clinical trials to evaluate new therapies for HIV, hepatitis C, influenza, and now COVID-19.Dr. Jain is a Fellow of Infectious Disease Society of America and is a member of Standard Practice and Guideline Committee for IDSA.During this global pandemic, Dr. Jain has been at the forefront of conducting clinical trials for patients with COVID-19 in order to find effective therapies. Her trials have brought access to novel therapies for  over 100 patients at UT Southwestern and Parkland Hospital.  Dr. Jain is a Fellow of Infectious Disease Society of America and is a member of Standard Practice and Guideline Committee for IDSA.

Dr. SMITA NARAM

Complementary and Alternative Medicine-Ayurveda

Topic: Claim Your Right to Health

Tue Jun 23rd: 9:30 am - 11 am CST

Dr. Smita Naram is a renowned Ayurveda expert with 32 years of clinical experience.Psychosomatic problems, Dermatitis.
She has been honored worldwide with many prestigious awards for her contributions including KASHYAP AWARD-One of the most prestigious Award from Germany, Europe.  She is highly specialized and expert in providing successful training to practitioners and Western Medical
doctors across the world. Dr. Smita naram is founder of Ayushakti chain of clinics with 150 clinics in USA, Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand, India. Ayushakti also has 3 hospitals and resorts for in house Detox Treatments in German Hospital, Mumbai and Goa. Home Remedies and Marma points.Ayushakti Clinics has helped 1.5 million people in 108 countries suffering from Arthritis, Breathlessness,  She is the author of the book “Your health in your hands”. Featured on multiple US based Radio and TV Show and print media in 160+countries.

MADHUKAR H. TRIVEDI, MD

Western Medicine

Topic: Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation on Health and Brain

Sat Jun 20th: 11 am - 1 pm CST

Madhukar H. Trivedi, M.D., is Professor, Chief of the Division of Mood Disorders, and Director of the Comprehensive Center for Depression in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Trivedi, the holder of the Betty Jo Hay Distinguished Chair in Mental Health, is an established efficacy and effectiveness researcher in the treatment of depression. His research focuses on pharmacological, psychosocial, and non pharmacological treatments for depression.

Dr. FUNMI APANTAKU-ONAYEMI

Western Medicine

Topic: Hope Cometh: Overcoming the Fear of Breast Cancer

Wed Jun 24th: 9:30 am - 11 am CST

Dr. Funmi Apantaku-Onayemi inspires women to overcome the fear of breast cancer based on her three decades of leadership as a cancer populations’ researcher and a survivor. Dr. Funmi authored several innovative cancer control programs, one of which became a national best practice . She demystifies the beliefs and misconceptions that have fueled paralyzing fear about the disease – paralyzing fear that has caused alarming rates of avoidable breast cancer deaths.

Ms. SMITA SUNDARARAMAN

Complementary and Alternative Medicine-Naturopathy

Topic: Healing Through Food

Sun Jun 21st: 11 am - 1 pm CST

Ms. Smita is a Founder & Managing Director of NatureHealz. Best Woman Entrepreneur of the Year by ASSOCHAM in 2018 NatureHealz Pvt. Ltd. has been adjudged the "Best Naturopathic Treatment Centre of the Year" by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) under the MediTravel Excellence Awards 2017 NatureHealz is a Naturopathy firm based in Gurgaon that promotes holistic health and well-being of individuals through right lifestyle management involving therapeutic food, yoga and natural therapies. This completely natural and 'medicine-free' approach helps heal and revitalize the body. It is safe and focuses on treating people, not just their diseases. The methodology has been successfully used across the world in the treatment of various health issues including Obesity, Sinusitis, Asthma, Diabetes, Arthritis, Hypothyroidism, Hypertension, PCOD, Skin Problems, Kidney Stones, Migraine, Cholesterol Issues, and many other commonly occurring health problems that are rampant today.We have successfully conducted these sessions for institutions like Reliance, McKinsey, KPMG, BCG, Philips, Axtria, XL Catlin, MPS, Beam Suntory, Lodestar UM, Lintas Media, IIT Kanpur, IIT Delhi, Aircel, EXL, DishTV, Zee Media, RBS, Genpact, Tupperware, TUI India, Capstone Securities Analysis, etc, different Clubs, RWAs, various units in the Indian Army Website Facebook

Dr. NICK SHROFF

M.D. Western Medicine & Holistic Living

Topic: Breathe Relax Heal

Sat Jun 20th: 1 pm - 2 pm CST

Dr. Shroff is a cancer surgeon, Yoga-Alliance teacher, sports, and fitness coach.  Dr. Shroff shares scientifically validated techniques to differentiate Facts from Myths about awareness and proper breathing techniques.  He serves as President of the American Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Dr.ASMITA ADSUL

Complementary and Alternative Medicine- Homeopathy, Acupuncture

Topic: Constitutional Prescription, Psychosomatic Disorders

Thu Jun 25th: 9:30 am - 11 am CST
Fri Jun 26th: 9:30 am - 11 am CST

Dr. Asmita Adsul (M.D.(Hom.), D. Acu.), has been working in the field of Alternative Medicine since the past 23 years. She completed her graduation in Homeopathic Medicine in the year 1995. After having worked with some of the most eminent Homeopaths in Mumbai she started her private practice in areas like Navi Mumbai, Worli and Andheri. She completed her post-graduate degree in Homeopathy from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences later on. Having a vision of combining the practice of Homeopathy with Holistic and Oriental medicinal therapies, she trained in Acupressure therapy at “Keshav Gore Smarak Trust” , Goregaon and went on to gain expertise in Acupuncture from “The International Academy of Scientific Acupuncture Mumbai”. She also completed her Advanced Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics to combine her treatment with a healthy life style. She gained extensive knowledge in the field of cosmetology and wellness during her attachments with various beauty clinics in Mumbai. She worked as a visiting acupuncturist at Bhavan`s Institute of Holistic Health Sciences” Andheri (West), RJMF Hospital, Andheri (East) and Natural Health at Kemps Corner, Mumbai. Dr.Asmita successfully opened her own venture “Meridian Health and Wellness Clinic” in Andheri in the year 2013 . She has been popular amongst her patients for having a keen ear and a personal touch to her treatments and is continuously working hard towards her mission of making the lives of her patients better by using ancient medicine with modern techniques.

Dt. VASUNDHARA AGRAWAL

Western Medicine-Diet Therapy

Topic: Your Relationship With Food

Mon Jun 22nd: 9:30 am - 11 am CST

With 11+ years of experience, Nutritionist Vasundhara is a well-known diet & active lifestyle expert and an independent food consultant who strives to take the confusion out of healthy eating. Having closely worked as a dietitian / nutritionist with many top hospitals like Fortis and Max healthcare, she believes in a philosophy that diets, just like clothes, should be tailor-made because every individual is different and there is no one-size-fits-all here.

As a life member of Indian Dietetic Association, a UGC-NET qualified lecturer, a freelance corporate trainer and an active contributor to various publications, Vasundhara’s mission is to inculcate healthy lifestyle habits among people to enable them to be the best version of themselves. She works with diverse groups and individuals around the World, catering to their special needs, goals or health conditions and helping them lead a healthy life free of worry and illness. With her there is always something for everyone. Therefore, it doesn’t matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, she can pave the way for a healthier and happier you.

MARIKA TOROK

Topic: Yoga For Body, Mind & Soul: Experience Yoga Holistically

Marika received training in yoga and somatic from both US and Indian teachers, including Himalayan Institute and Center for Body, Mind and Movement. She strives to give each yoga student a holistic body, mind, and soul experience. Marika incorporates embodied anatomy and somatics along with the JKYog system of yoga, founded by Swami Mukundananda. Marika specializes in experiential Yoga for the Body Mind & Soul to help people across all age groups holistically transform themselves. She is passionate about using yoga as a Toolbox for Holistic Future of Excellence of youth including using Yoga to help special needs kids excel.

SASY CACACE

Author of “The Key to Happiness. A mindful life approach and meditation to declutter and master your mind. Happiness itself is the way. Guided meditations”. Yoga Teacher Trainer

Sasy was a successful Police Detective for 20 years. He have been teaching yoga all over the world and been a traveler since 2015. He have taught at many studios in Northern Italy; Fuerteventura (Spain); Bylakuppe/Mysore, (India); Pokhara (Nepal); and Los Angeles (USA). He also have some experience in Karma Yoga including Anand Prakash Ashram in Risikesh (India) where he led Vipassana Meditation and Karuna Home for Disabled and Orphaned Children in Bylakuppe/Mysore (India) where he taught Yoga in a Yoga Studio inside the Tibetan Camp 1. On March 2020 he completed my three months of Karma Yoga at Sivananda Ashram Bahamas.

DEVI

Prem Yoga & Meditation teacher, principle of Ayurveda medicine educator, teacher trainer E-RYT, personal trainer, owner of yoga remedy essential wellness

Devi grew up in Myanmar where she learned traditional values of wellbeing in a meditative society with the profound cultures of the east.  she is a certified professional teacher with divine conditioning and embraces a compassionate approach to everyone’s needs.  her coaching is unique and effective as well as having emphasis towards revealing one’s true nature from mind body principles.

CRISSY LUNA

FNLP, CIHC, Funtional Nutrition & Lifestyle Practitioner, Yoga & Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher

Crissy Luna is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, nutritionist, and wellness coach. Her work focuses on helping those struggling with chronic stress and anxiety. Crissy teaches her clients how to build resiliency through targeted diet and lifestyle changes, as well as equipping them with tools to self-regulate their nervous system.

MARUTI GUDAVALLI

Certified Yoga Teacher

Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli has a yoga teacher certification from Swami Vivekananda Yoga University from India. He is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He participated in the yoga conference organized by Harvard University in May 2018. Dr. Gudavalli taught yoga in the community (Greater Chicago) since 2010. He gave yoga workshops for seniors at International Yoga Day in 2015 and 2016, and 2017 in Chicago. He conducted yoga workshop at Novel Physiotherapies conference in August, 2015. He teaches yoga for children, adults, seniors. He teaches beginners gentle integrated yoga approach (integrating Body, mind, and spirit). The classes involve facial yoga, gentle warm-up movements, breathing exercises to integrate body and mind and spirit, meditation, relaxation, and yoga sleep.

DAVID ROMERO

Yoga Lecturer

A.  David Romero (CYT - 700hrs) is a Lecturer of Yoga at the University of Southern California and the owner of The Yogi DR™; a multi-faceted private practice focusing on yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and sound/vibrational healing.  David believes in establishing and maintaining a wholly balanced life – rooted in mindfulness, awareness, and presence.  David graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.  He was a Program Manager and Acquisition Officer on several Space Launch Satellite Programs for the U.S. Air Force.  In 2008, David resigned his commission as a Captain to pursue a career in medicine and medical device sales.  David began working for St. Jude Medical, Inc., assisting physicians with the implantation of neuromodulation devices.  David discovered his passion for patient care and their support, in return holding space for them to regain a better quality of life.  David felt an even stronger calling to develop a practice focused on the health and wellness of patients and clients through yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and sound therapy.

ANDREW OLIVER

Yoga Teacher, Co-owner @ Yoga Remedy, Principle of Ayurveda Medicine Educator, Singer, Song writer

Andrew is a local from Redondo Beach. He found passion in surfing, sports and the arts. As he got older, he stuck with music and woodworking. He picked up on Yoga around 2012 from his personal trainer at the time and became inspired by her to the point where in a few years they together opened their own center for wellbeing. He was more so on the business end but recently became certified as a 200 hr RYT yoga instructor and has been teaching since September of 2018. He has also completed 600 hours in first level Ayurveda as certified educator in Ayurved(eastern medicine). His teaching is well known by his students for clear precious explanation and harmonious flow of the rhythm of the class.

LATA SHRIDHARAN, M.D.

Holistic Health Session

Topic: Allergies – Diagnosis, Prevention, Natural Treatment for Children

Dr. Lata Shridharan is a Board Certified Pediatrician with 17 years of experience and hands-on experience as a mother of two. Prior to starting Natural Pediatrics, she directed Children’s Outpatient Clinics, a non-profit clinic system and worked at Stanford Hospital Network in California. She employs integrative medicine in her clinic. She has won multiple awards as a physician and most recently DFW’s Mom Approved Doctor for the fourth year in a row.

POOJA AGARWAL

Yoga Session

Topic: Yoga for Increased Energy

Topic: Kapalbhati & Shitali Pranayam

As an avid yoga practitioner and a teacher, I strive to create an open and safe environment in which both new and experienced students can comfortably practice. My teaching focuses on helping students establish a rhythm using breath and movement while strengthening their bodies and creating stillness in their minds. Above all, I consider yoga to be an exploration of oneself – where I encourage students to turn their attention inward to understand what is real in each moment.

KARON SARTORE-FRANTZ

Yoga Session

Topic: Yoga For Healthy Back

Topic: Mindful Breathing into Full Body Relaxation

Please call me K. I am a RYT 200HR Yoga teacher completing my 300HR Certification as well as my 200HR Kundalini Yoga Certification. I enjoy the connection of mindfulness, heightened spiritual awareness and a sense of peaceful oneness that yoga brings to my life. It is because of these that I decided to become a yoga teacher. My soul smiles when I can offer acceptance, encouragement, and peace to others in life and on the mat. I adore most styles of yoga, however, I love Rope Wall and Kundalini. Yoga Studio: Blue Anjou Yoga and Meditation Center.

CINDY ATHERTON EPP

Yoga Session

Topic: Restore, Recharge, Relax!

Cindy began her personal practice of yoga many years ago to combat stress and anxiety. This led her to a desire to help others with the same calming effects yoga had offered her. Cindy began her studies in 2005 to become certified through Yogafit and registered with Yoga Alliance and has since taught over 2000 hours to become an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT). She also completed training with Yoga Bridge (yoga for cancer) in 2014 and leads classes to those affected by cancer. Yoga Studio: Yoga Bridge.