Meet the Vedika Team
The Board of Directors
COMING SOON
Meet the hearts and souls enabling Vedika's mission and vision.
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Founded by Acharya Shunya in 2007, Vedika is now run and directed in entirety by its Board of Directors, consisting of senior disciples and volunteers who wish to preserve and support Acharya Shunya's (and her lineage) teachings in the 21st century and forward.
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Board of Directors
History: Vedika Global’s Journey of Distinction
Vedika Global was incorporated as a California 501C3 religious not for profit in 2007 by Acharya Shunya along with founding directors: Hema Patankar, a lover, preserver and supporter of Vedic wisdom and a published author, Suhasini Janet Dobrovolny, attorney at law, long time meditator, and supporter of Vedic lineages and Sanjai Mathur, life partner of Acharya Shunya and an inspired teacher of Ayurveda, food cooking and financial consultant by profession.
Jan 2008 to Dec 2019
Vedika Global operated a School of Ayurveda based upon the traditional teaching and learning methodology called the 'Gurukulam Parampara'. This was the first school of its kind worldwide, wherein education in Ayurveda was infused with spirituality, philosophy, values, culture, and practices from the Vedas. The founder Acharya Shunya's emphasis on spirituality and whole person transformation made this school a unique educational platform, elevating consciousness and awakening health of individual and society. This school was operated by Vedika Global Inc. from Jan 14, 2008 to Dec 31st, 2019. From January 2020 onwards, Acharya Shunya transferred all her Ayurveda courses from Vedika to sister concern, The Awakened Self Foundation (also founded by Acharya Shunya), where students from every part of the world, are still benefiting from Acharya Shunya's 'Gurukulam style' Ayurvedic teachings for the whole person.
PUBLIC SERVICE: FREE COMMUNITY CLASSES
A community based in-person community gathering called ‘Vedika sangha’ was organized for free by Vedika Global from 2007 to 2019. Attendees included adults and children. The Sanghas were held every month, and through the Sangha, Vedika faculty and graduates supported their extended community with useful Ayurveda information and tips for disease prevention, healthy cooking demonstrations, beauty and body care demos.
Sangha topics ranged from: How to stay healthy when seasons change, geriatric care, pregnancy care, menstrual care, infants and child care, allergies, eating as per Ayurveda, combating depression and anxiety with a spiritual tool-box of mantra, movement and prayer, Ayurveda cooking, beauty, yoga, etc.as well as an opportunity to network and befriend others who are already benefiting from Vedic wisdom.
With the growth of online opportunities that facilitate worldwide connectivity, Vedika's Sangha has now moved entirely online, with videos available on Vedika Global's official YouTube channel. In its new online format, the Sangha welcomes seekers from every continent and country of the world as a private community on Facebook known as: Vedic Contemplations by Acharya Shunya. .
PUBLIC SERVICE: FREE AYURVEDA CLINICS
In 2010, Vedika Global launched its first free public clinic that was operated by senior school graduates under faculty supervision. This "seva" based model is now being taken forward by Vedika graduates individually through low cost or sliding scale private practices. A free clinic was also operated in association with the India Community Center In Bay Area California by Vedika Global for four years.