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Conference Faculty
Komilla Sutton
Komilla Sutton is an internationally renowned consultant, teacher and lecturer since 1995.
Komilla's life's work is about the ancient knowledge of Vedic Astrology. Her goal is to increase the accessibility of this ancient form of astrology and build meaningful bridges between the East and West.
Komilla's Academy teaches a three-year online study program augmented by a new advanced course each year.
Komilla is the co-Founder and Chairman of the British Association of Vedic Astrology. While residing in England, Komilla was part of the Faculty at the American College of Vedic Astrology and the Council of Astrological Association of Great Britain.
India Trips – Komilla has led trips to India since 1999 and as of 2013, each year she sponsors an annual Vedic Astrology Conference to promote a new generation of Jyotish Masters.
Vedic Conferences – As of 2013, Komilla began to sponsor annual Vedic Astrology Conferences. These conferences continue to promote a new generation of Jyotish Masters and encourage their interaction with seasoned Masters of Jyotish knowledge.
Author – Komilla is also an author. Below are her published books.
— Shodassha Varga - Sixteen Divisional Charts of Vedic Astrology
— The Nakshatras - The Stars Beyond the Zodiac
— The Essentials of Vedic Astrology
— Lunar Nodes - Crisis and Redemption
— Personal Panchanga and the Five Sources of Light
— Vedic Love Signs
— Indian Astrology
Youtube Channel – Komilla has a sizeable and active audience on her Youtube Channel. This video collection is part of Komilla's intent to make the ancient form of Vedic Astrology accessible worldwide.
Komilla's Youtube Channel is at https://www.youtube.com/c/KomillaSutton Connect with Komilla on Social Media - links are below.
Social Media
Twitter: @KomillaSutton
Instagram: @KomillaSutton
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/KomillaSutton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KomillaSuttonVedicAstrology
Komilla's life's work is about the ancient knowledge of Vedic Astrology. Her goal is to increase the accessibility of this ancient form of astrology and build meaningful bridges between the East and West.
Komilla's Academy teaches a three-year online study program augmented by a new advanced course each year.
Komilla is the co-Founder and Chairman of the British Association of Vedic Astrology. While residing in England, Komilla was part of the Faculty at the American College of Vedic Astrology and the Council of Astrological Association of Great Britain.
India Trips – Komilla has led trips to India since 1999 and as of 2013, each year she sponsors an annual Vedic Astrology Conference to promote a new generation of Jyotish Masters.
Vedic Conferences – As of 2013, Komilla began to sponsor annual Vedic Astrology Conferences. These conferences continue to promote a new generation of Jyotish Masters and encourage their interaction with seasoned Masters of Jyotish knowledge.
Author – Komilla is also an author. Below are her published books.
— Shodassha Varga - Sixteen Divisional Charts of Vedic Astrology
— The Nakshatras - The Stars Beyond the Zodiac
— The Essentials of Vedic Astrology
— Lunar Nodes - Crisis and Redemption
— Personal Panchanga and the Five Sources of Light
— Vedic Love Signs
— Indian Astrology
Youtube Channel – Komilla has a sizeable and active audience on her Youtube Channel. This video collection is part of Komilla's intent to make the ancient form of Vedic Astrology accessible worldwide.
Komilla's Youtube Channel is at https://www.youtube.com/c/KomillaSutton Connect with Komilla on Social Media - links are below.
Social Media
Twitter: @KomillaSutton
Instagram: @KomillaSutton
YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/KomillaSutton
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KomillaSuttonVedicAstrology
क्षणाति Kṣaṇāti
Kṣaṇāti is a Graduate of The Ayurvedic Institute and Drexel University. Kṣaṇāti Studied with Mahadev Levine, Simon Chokoisky, as well as Dr. Vasant Lad, founder of The Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM.
Kṣaṇāti Taught Many Webinars With The Organizations Saptarishis Astrology For Many Years Centered Out of Mumbai, India and Now Manages His Own Astrological Organization, Kṣaṇāti Jyotish. Kṣaṇāti's Organization Also Hosts Community Summit Events With Various Members of The Vedic Astrological Family.
Kṣaṇāti is Faculty and Teaches Annual Workshops at The Blissful Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference. Kṣaṇāti Currently Practices in His Hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Online.
Kṣaṇāti Most Passionate Topics Include How to Improve Our Planetary Karma with Ancient, Contemporary, Ayurvedic, and Practical Remedies.
Kṣaṇāti Also Has Profound Passion and Has Done Research in The Areas of Nakṣatra, Specifically Nakṣatra Devata and Their Divine Influence. Kṣaṇāti Also Teaches and Does Consultations for Vedic Astro Cartography, and Loves How to Use Geography for Our Greatest Prosperity, Love, and Spiritual Evolution.
Kṣaṇāti Taught Many Webinars With The Organizations Saptarishis Astrology For Many Years Centered Out of Mumbai, India and Now Manages His Own Astrological Organization, Kṣaṇāti Jyotish. Kṣaṇāti's Organization Also Hosts Community Summit Events With Various Members of The Vedic Astrological Family.
Kṣaṇāti is Faculty and Teaches Annual Workshops at The Blissful Sedona Vedic Astrology Conference. Kṣaṇāti Currently Practices in His Hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Online.
Kṣaṇāti Most Passionate Topics Include How to Improve Our Planetary Karma with Ancient, Contemporary, Ayurvedic, and Practical Remedies.
Kṣaṇāti Also Has Profound Passion and Has Done Research in The Areas of Nakṣatra, Specifically Nakṣatra Devata and Their Divine Influence. Kṣaṇāti Also Teaches and Does Consultations for Vedic Astro Cartography, and Loves How to Use Geography for Our Greatest Prosperity, Love, and Spiritual Evolution.
Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D.
Dennis M. Harness, Ph.D. is a professional Vedic Astrologer and lecturer who received his doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California.
For more than thirty five years, Dennis has studied both Eastern and Western astrological techniques, such as natal chart analysis, synastry (relationship compatability), prashna, and Astro*Carto*Graphy (locational astrology) with some of the world’s most respected astrologers.
Dennis was a founding member of the American Council of Vedic Astrology and is the President Emeritus of the American College of Vedic Astrology, located in Phoenix, Arizona. His book, The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology is published by Lotus Press and continues to be one of the few works dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of these important and often overlooked asterisms of Vedic Astrology. Dennis is currently working on his new book, The Karmic Code: Planetary Cycles of The Soul...
For more than thirty five years, Dennis has studied both Eastern and Western astrological techniques, such as natal chart analysis, synastry (relationship compatability), prashna, and Astro*Carto*Graphy (locational astrology) with some of the world’s most respected astrologers.
Dennis was a founding member of the American Council of Vedic Astrology and is the President Emeritus of the American College of Vedic Astrology, located in Phoenix, Arizona. His book, The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology is published by Lotus Press and continues to be one of the few works dedicated to uncovering the mysteries of these important and often overlooked asterisms of Vedic Astrology. Dennis is currently working on his new book, The Karmic Code: Planetary Cycles of The Soul...
Dr. Arjun Pai
Dr. Arjun Pai is a sales & marketing strategist by profession and holds a PhD in Electronic System Design & Computer Science from the United Kingdom. He started learning astrology independently whilst in school. However, since 2008 Arjun's interest in Vedic Astrology has reignited in an intense way.
He is interested in research of techniques detailed in ancient scriptures and testing them to better understand this Divine Science. He enjoys studying, researching and teaching Nakshatra based astrology. He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada and practices and teaches Jyotisha Online.
He is interested in research of techniques detailed in ancient scriptures and testing them to better understand this Divine Science. He enjoys studying, researching and teaching Nakshatra based astrology. He currently resides in Vancouver, Canada and practices and teaches Jyotisha Online.
Joni Patry
Joni Patry lives in Dallas, Texas and is one of the most recognized
teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world with over 40 years of
experience. She has published numerous books and has appeared on
national and international television shows as an expert predictive
astrologer.
As the keynote speaker for international conferences, Joni has a Japanese
website, and regularly teaches all over the world by invitation in Turkey,
India, Austria, England, Italy, Australia, Japan, and Canada. Joni has been
invited multiple times as a keynote speaker at UAC, ISAR, NCGR, as well
as the Sedona Vedic Conference. She has also established her own Vedic
Conference in Dallas Texas, in an effort to continue sharing the knowledge
of Vedic Astrology with everyone who wants to increase their astrological
knowledge. Information can be found on her website at
www.galacticcenter.org
You can experience Joni at work in the following ways.
University of Vedic Astrology: Joni feels her greatest accomplishment
aside from her three sons is her online school for certification in Vedic
astrology at her own University of Vedic
Astrology. http://universityofvedicastrology.com
Magazine Subscription: Joni is also an International sensation with her
online magazine, Joni Patry’s Astrology
Insights https://astrologyinsightsmagazine.com/
Galactic Planner: Your Personal Astrologer in your personal
Calendar: www.GalacticPlanner.com
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/JoniPatry
YouTube channel: @JoniPatryVedicAstrologer
https://www.youtube.com/@JoniPatryVedicAstrologer
Joni Patry with more than 203,000 subscribers
Facebook: Joni Patry Vedic Astrologer
Instagram: @Jonipatry
TikTok: @Joni Patry
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Personal reading: she can be contacted at:
https://www.galacticcenter.org/consultations
teachers and Vedic astrologers in the world with over 40 years of
experience. She has published numerous books and has appeared on
national and international television shows as an expert predictive
astrologer.
As the keynote speaker for international conferences, Joni has a Japanese
website, and regularly teaches all over the world by invitation in Turkey,
India, Austria, England, Italy, Australia, Japan, and Canada. Joni has been
invited multiple times as a keynote speaker at UAC, ISAR, NCGR, as well
as the Sedona Vedic Conference. She has also established her own Vedic
Conference in Dallas Texas, in an effort to continue sharing the knowledge
of Vedic Astrology with everyone who wants to increase their astrological
knowledge. Information can be found on her website at
www.galacticcenter.org
You can experience Joni at work in the following ways.
University of Vedic Astrology: Joni feels her greatest accomplishment
aside from her three sons is her online school for certification in Vedic
astrology at her own University of Vedic
Astrology. http://universityofvedicastrology.com
Magazine Subscription: Joni is also an International sensation with her
online magazine, Joni Patry’s Astrology
Insights https://astrologyinsightsmagazine.com/
Galactic Planner: Your Personal Astrologer in your personal
Calendar: www.GalacticPlanner.com
Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/JoniPatry
YouTube channel: @JoniPatryVedicAstrologer
https://www.youtube.com/@JoniPatryVedicAstrologer
Joni Patry with more than 203,000 subscribers
Facebook: Joni Patry Vedic Astrologer
Instagram: @Jonipatry
TikTok: @Joni Patry
X Joni_Patry
Personal reading: she can be contacted at:
https://www.galacticcenter.org/consultations
Dr. David Frawley
Dr. David Frawley (Pandit Vamadeva Shastri) is a Vedacharya and one of the leading exponents of Vedic knowledge in an interdisciplinary approach worldwide. The American Institute of Vedic Studies serves as a vehicle for his work, offering on-line access to go along with his many published writings.
His work is highly esteemed by numerous students and followers as well as by many organizations worldwide – he was awarded India’s prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2015 for his distinguished service to the nation!
With a D. Litt (the highest possible degree in Yoga & Vedic sciences) from SVYASA, Dr Frawley’s commitment to education shines through with online courses available at the American Institute of Vedic Studies on top of over 50 extensively published books sold the world over.
His work is highly esteemed by numerous students and followers as well as by many organizations worldwide – he was awarded India’s prestigious Padma Bhushan award in 2015 for his distinguished service to the nation!
With a D. Litt (the highest possible degree in Yoga & Vedic sciences) from SVYASA, Dr Frawley’s commitment to education shines through with online courses available at the American Institute of Vedic Studies on top of over 50 extensively published books sold the world over.
Yogini Shambhavi
Yogini Shambhavi is one of the most important and dynamic spiritual teachers from India today. She is respected worldwide and in traditional circles in India. Her teachings are rooted in the ancient traditions of Bhakti Yoga, Shakti Sadhana, Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology), Mantra Yoga and Ayurveda, which she elucidates in an inspiring and transformative manner.
Over the last two decades, Yogini Shambhavi and Vamadeva (Dr. David Frawley) have shared their lives, work, sadhana and teaching. Together they aspire to the Shiva-Shakti reality of our own deeper nature and the cosmic Divine.
Shambhavi is a Yogacharya or master Yoga teacher with deep knowledge of Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Mantra Yoga. With the power of the Yoga Shakti, she holds many Yoga secrets and experiences, which she shares with her students.
Over the last two decades, Yogini Shambhavi and Vamadeva (Dr. David Frawley) have shared their lives, work, sadhana and teaching. Together they aspire to the Shiva-Shakti reality of our own deeper nature and the cosmic Divine.
Shambhavi is a Yogacharya or master Yoga teacher with deep knowledge of Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Mantra Yoga. With the power of the Yoga Shakti, she holds many Yoga secrets and experiences, which she shares with her students.
Eve Mendoza
Eve began her study of Jyotish Shastra at the age of 16 and traveled to India for the first time at 17. From that point onward, she devoted herself to this study and to serving her teacher in Maharashtra, India.
At his request, she began offering her time to those who wish to learn more about this ancient Vedanga (a limb of the Vedas). She has since shared her years of immersion in this field with both students and those seeking the insight it provides.
Her background not only includes classical studies of Jyotish, but she has also studied Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga Shastra and Mantra Shastra.
At his request, she began offering her time to those who wish to learn more about this ancient Vedanga (a limb of the Vedas). She has since shared her years of immersion in this field with both students and those seeking the insight it provides.
Her background not only includes classical studies of Jyotish, but she has also studied Ayurvedic medicine, Yoga Shastra and Mantra Shastra.
Charlotte Benson
Charlotte has practiced Astrology, full-time, as a credentialed (PMAFA, NCGR, ISAR, AFAN; Jyotisha Ratna and Jyotisha Prabhakara from ACVA) professional since 1972, in Phoenix, AZ.
She has analyzed tens of thousands of charts, serving her clients with the intelligence offered by the language of the stars.
Charlotte is the president of the American College of Vedic Astrology, Inc. She has received the “Jyotisha Choodamani” title from the Raman Foundation in Bangalore; the “Jyotish Kovid” award from the I.C.A.S.; and the “Jyotish Navaratna” award from ACVA.
She has analyzed tens of thousands of charts, serving her clients with the intelligence offered by the language of the stars.
Charlotte is the president of the American College of Vedic Astrology, Inc. She has received the “Jyotisha Choodamani” title from the Raman Foundation in Bangalore; the “Jyotish Kovid” award from the I.C.A.S.; and the “Jyotish Navaratna” award from ACVA.
Pandit Samavedula
Pundit Samavedula is a highly respected Vedic scholar and priest with over 25 years of experience in performing authentic Vedic rituals, astrology, and spiritual healing.
After
completing 12 years of rigorous training in the traditional Gurukulam system, he has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Vedic wisdom around the world.
He is the
founder of the Vydic Yagnya Centre in the USA and the Vedic Spiritual Center (Sri Sivakameswari Temple) in Costa Mesa, California. In India, he runs a traditional Vedic School , where students are trained in ancient scriptures and rituals.
Through thousands of yagyas and homas conducted globally, Pundit Samavedula continues to
bridge the gap between ancient spiritual knowledge and modern life.
After
completing 12 years of rigorous training in the traditional Gurukulam system, he has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting Vedic wisdom around the world.
He is the
founder of the Vydic Yagnya Centre in the USA and the Vedic Spiritual Center (Sri Sivakameswari Temple) in Costa Mesa, California. In India, he runs a traditional Vedic School , where students are trained in ancient scriptures and rituals.
Through thousands of yagyas and homas conducted globally, Pundit Samavedula continues to
bridge the gap between ancient spiritual knowledge and modern life.
Laura Harness
Laura S. Harness, MA, MT-BC has a Masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and is a board certified Music Therapist. She is a Jungian therapist who works with indigenous healing practices and is a sacred land guide for spiritual healing retreats in majestic red rocks of Sedona. AZ.
Kali Das (Jonathan Newman)
Prema Bhakti is the most recent project from sacred chant artist Kalidas (Jonathan Newman). He has been performing ecstatic music and the music of his uncle Durga Das (David Newman) in the Sanskrit and Sacred Chant community since his early upbringing.
Blending together electronic soundscapes and blissful melodies with western music and classic rock, Prema Bhakti is an experience meant to inspire divine love and the rising of kundalini energy.
Live with an open heart and the present is nothing but ecstatic love (Prema Bhakti) Love, light, and Guru. Jai Ma!
Blending together electronic soundscapes and blissful melodies with western music and classic rock, Prema Bhakti is an experience meant to inspire divine love and the rising of kundalini energy.
Live with an open heart and the present is nothing but ecstatic love (Prema Bhakti) Love, light, and Guru. Jai Ma!
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