Acharya Shunya is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher, ordained lineage holder, and authoritative scholar of the Vedic Sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta. Described by her students as a truth teller and an awakener of health and spiritual consciousness, She is known for her embodied wisdom, impassioned knowledge, unique self-expression, and inspirational style of teaching. In 2007, she founded Vedika Global, a spiritual foundation in northern California, with a wisdom school, illuminating the sciences of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta. Here, She leads regular satsanghas, where she expounds upon rare spiritual insights and the non-dual meditation tradition from Vedic and Upanishadic scriptures  as well as awakening spiritual practices.

Her foundation also supports myriad wellness educational programs for public and healthcare professionals. In association with graduates, it supports Ayurveda lifestyle courses at Stanford University’s Health Improvement program and provides Ayurveda staff trainings in California prisons and police departments.

Inspired Round Q&A:

• Most Inspiring Book-
  • Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle
• Favorite Song-
  • Sanskrit & Hindi Chants
• Best Resource-
  • Hug herself more often
  • Spending time in nature, nature walks alone.
• Surprising Fact About Acharya Shunya- 
  • She was a cheeky, rebellious young girl and wouldn’t have been the first pick to be training for teacher status by her grandfather.
• Most Important Thing to Know About Acharya Shunya-
  • She wants you to know she’s your friend. She’s here and she’s accessible. She embodies to role model we can be vulnerable and strong at the same time.  

 Interview Links:

• Book by Shunya:
  • Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom: A Complete Prescription to Optimize Your Health, Prevent Disease, and Live with Vitality and Joy
• Website:
  • www.acharyashunya.com
  • Foundation and Ayurveda Instruction
    • www.vedikaglobal.org
• Facebook:
  • www.facebook.com/acharyashunya/
• twitter:
  • twitter.com/vedikaglobal
• Instagram:
  •  instagram.com/vedikaglobal

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