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2024 Conference Faculty
Sanjay Rath
Sanjay Rath belongs to a traditional family of astrologers from Bira Balabhadrapur Sasan village of Puri, Orissa, which trace their lineage back to Shri Achyuta Das (Sri Achyutananda).
Sanjay studied under his uncle, late Pandit Kasinath Rath. His grandfather, the late Pandit Jagannath Rath, was the Jyotish Ratna of Orissa and authored many books on Jyotish. He began his studies at a tender age, and received the depth of Jyotish only found among those who have been trained in the ancient traditional way of the parampara. He later became a graduate of mechanical engineering and worked for some time with the Government of India. Leaving government service to devote himself completely to Jyotisha, he has the depth of the ancient knowledge with the ability to communicate it to the modern mind.
He uses Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, Brihat Jataka and Saravali as the foundations of Jyotisha and teaches from various other Jyotish scripture and sacred literature such as the Bhagavad Gita, Upanisads, Puranas, etc. Few are able to grasp Sanjay’s broad and deep approach, and only the advanced astrologer is truly able to appreciate it. His teachings show the underlying factors of why the principles of astrology work. His teaching and writings span across various schools of thought, although not creating his own brand of astrology, which is wholistic and gets to the heart of the ancient Jyotisha scriptures. He is a strict follower of the teachings of the ancient seers and is also keen for research and further development of the subject.
He gives his students the clarity of vision of the eye of the Vedas and his works are filling the void of advanced teachings and raising the standards in the astrological world.
To promote the teachings of his parampara he has formed the Shri Jagannath Center where his advanced students are helping to spread Jyotisha in a way that keeps its spiritual roots. Students learn not only about Jyotisha, but also mantra shastra, mudra, pranayama, meditation, and the Sanatana Dharma.
He is presently working on translating the ancient Jyotish scriptures according to his deep understanding of their meaning that has been given to him through the grace of his parampara.
https://srath.com/
Sanjay studied under his uncle, late Pandit Kasinath Rath. His grandfather, the late Pandit Jagannath Rath, was the Jyotish Ratna of Orissa and authored many books on Jyotish. He began his studies at a tender age, and received the depth of Jyotish only found among those who have been trained in the ancient traditional way of the parampara. He later became a graduate of mechanical engineering and worked for some time with the Government of India. Leaving government service to devote himself completely to Jyotisha, he has the depth of the ancient knowledge with the ability to communicate it to the modern mind.
He uses Brihat Parasara Hora Shastra, Jaimini Upadesa Sutras, Brihat Jataka and Saravali as the foundations of Jyotisha and teaches from various other Jyotish scripture and sacred literature such as the Bhagavad Gita, Upanisads, Puranas, etc. Few are able to grasp Sanjay’s broad and deep approach, and only the advanced astrologer is truly able to appreciate it. His teachings show the underlying factors of why the principles of astrology work. His teaching and writings span across various schools of thought, although not creating his own brand of astrology, which is wholistic and gets to the heart of the ancient Jyotisha scriptures. He is a strict follower of the teachings of the ancient seers and is also keen for research and further development of the subject.
He gives his students the clarity of vision of the eye of the Vedas and his works are filling the void of advanced teachings and raising the standards in the astrological world.
To promote the teachings of his parampara he has formed the Shri Jagannath Center where his advanced students are helping to spread Jyotisha in a way that keeps its spiritual roots. Students learn not only about Jyotisha, but also mantra shastra, mudra, pranayama, meditation, and the Sanatana Dharma.
He is presently working on translating the ancient Jyotish scriptures according to his deep understanding of their meaning that has been given to him through the grace of his parampara.
https://srath.com/
Sarbani Rath
Jyotisha Guru, Jyotisha Pandita, Jamini Scholar
Sarbani teaches jyotisha at the Devaguru Brhapasti Centre in its Parasara Jyotisha Course (PJC) and Jaimini Scholar Programme (JSP)
President, Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC)
President, Devaguru Brhaspati Centre
Member, BAVA (British Association of Vedic Astrology)
Member, CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology).
https://sarbanirath.com
Sarbani teaches jyotisha at the Devaguru Brhapasti Centre in its Parasara Jyotisha Course (PJC) and Jaimini Scholar Programme (JSP)
President, Sri Jagannath Centre (SJC)
President, Devaguru Brhaspati Centre
Member, BAVA (British Association of Vedic Astrology)
Member, CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology).
https://sarbanirath.com
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.
Sam Geppi
Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) is a well-known Vedic astrologer and internationally recognized Vedic scholar. He is the author of two very popular books, "Yoga and Vedic Astrology" and "The Ascendant-108 Planets of Vedic Astrology". He is the founder of the American Academy of Vedic Art and Science - which offers level 1-3 Certification programs in Vedic Astrology. Currently, the Academy has more than 400 Graduates of its Level I program.
Years ago Sam was certified level 1 and 2 through ACVA and CVA and was hired by Dattatreya Shiva Baba to teach the first Astroved Vedic Astrology Certification Program in 2010. In 2018 His holiness Shri Ravi Shankar Gurudev Published Sam's Book "Yoga and Vedic Astrology" through his foundation "The Art of Living", as to him, it represented a very pure interpretation of the Indian Vedic astrological teachings.
Sam's classes: HTTP://vedicastrologycenter.net
Sam's Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/samgeppi
Years ago Sam was certified level 1 and 2 through ACVA and CVA and was hired by Dattatreya Shiva Baba to teach the first Astroved Vedic Astrology Certification Program in 2010. In 2018 His holiness Shri Ravi Shankar Gurudev Published Sam's Book "Yoga and Vedic Astrology" through his foundation "The Art of Living", as to him, it represented a very pure interpretation of the Indian Vedic astrological teachings.
Sam's classes: HTTP://vedicastrologycenter.net
Sam's Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/samgeppi
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.
Dr. Dennis Harness
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 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 served as president of the American College of Vedic Astrology, located in Sedona, Arizona, from 1999-2009. 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
For more than thirty 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 served as president of the American College of Vedic Astrology, located in Sedona, Arizona, from 1999-2009. 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
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
Dr. Andrew Foss
Andrew Foss, PhD, is the creator of the acclaimed software Shri Jyoti Star, a premier choice of Vedic Astrology software in the world. He is releasing Version 10 of the Shri Jyoti Star Software at VedicSoftware.com. He is the author of the book and eBook series: Yoga of the Planets as well as the academic book: High-Dimensional Data Mining. Dr. Foss has a PhD in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and is a graduate of Physics from Oxford. He has published in leading scientific journals such as Nature.
Dr. Foss is the founding president of the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA), and the editor of the BAVA Journal Gochara. For more than 30 years, Dr. Foss has lectured internationally on the topics of Vedic Astrology and Vedic Wisdom. He is a certified Jyotish Pandit and Jaimini Scholar, the highest level available. He has received many awards for his service to the Jyotish profession. Websites vedicsoftware.com, yogaoftheplanets.com
Dr. Foss is the founding president of the British Association of Vedic Astrology (BAVA), and the editor of the BAVA Journal Gochara. For more than 30 years, Dr. Foss has lectured internationally on the topics of Vedic Astrology and Vedic Wisdom. He is a certified Jyotish Pandit and Jaimini Scholar, the highest level available. He has received many awards for his service to the Jyotish profession. Websites vedicsoftware.com, yogaoftheplanets.com
Alan Annand
Alan Annand is a Canadian astrologer and former tutor for the British Faculty of Astrological Studies. He is a graduate of the American College of Vedic Astrology, and a longstanding student of Hart DeFouw. He’s written several books on jyotish, including Kala Sarpa, Parivartana Yoga, and Stellar Astrology Volumes 1-3. He’s also a crime novelist, whose New Age Noir mystery series (Scorpio Rising, Felonious Monk, Soma County) features a Vedic astrologer.
Email: alan.annand@gmail.com
Website: www.navamsa.com
Email: alan.annand@gmail.com
Website: www.navamsa.com
Narasimha Rao
PVR Narasimha Rao has a bachelors degree from IIT, Madras and a masters degree from Rice University, Houston and lives in greater Boston where he works in a top semiconductor firm as a senior engineering manager. He received "Sanskrita Bhasha Kovida" and "Sanskrita Bhasha Visharada" diplomas at an age of 11 and combines his Sanskrit knowledge with scientific temper to conduct fresh research into the teachings of rishis. He is an astrology researcher, author, teacher and also the author of popular freeware "Jagannatha Hora" used by many Vedic astrologers and students across the world. Thousands of spiritual seekers are performing daily homa for a new Dharmik era on earth and individual spiritual progress, using free and simplified homa (fire ritual) manuals on his website (www.VedicAstrologer.org).
Freedom Cole
Freedom Cole is a teacher of Jyotish, Yoga, Āyurveda and the Vedic Sciences. He teaches traditional Vedic Astrology in a practical way which is useful in the modern world.
He teaches with the traditional usage of Sanskrit, meditation, chanting/mantra through modern technology.
Freedom’s teachings are filled with the deep understanding of the unity of all things.
Freedom was born into a family that practices yoga and has been teaching yoga and meditation since he was a teenager. He has studied with various teachers and is initiated by Paramahamsa Hariharananda Giri of Puri in the tradition of Kriya yoga and studied yoga philosophy with Bab Hari Dass of Mt. Madonna. Freedom has studied Ayurveda with the New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine, the International Academy of Ayurveda, the California College of Ayurveda, and mentored with various doctors in India.
Freedom has an MA in Psychology and integrates the understanding of modern psychology and ancient wisdom. He is faculty at Kripalu’s Yoga Therapy program.
Freedom studied with various astrology teachers in the US and India until meeting Paramguru Pandit Sanjay Rath in 2001 and studying in the lineage of Sri Achyutananda Das. He has lived for extended periods in India studying with his Jyotish Guru in in Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Puri and the Kamoan Himalayas. He was given the diksha of the sacred thread by his Sanskrit Guru Vagish Shastri of Varanasi and was given his Vaisnava diksha by Baba Balia of Orissa.
Freedom is dedicated that people have access to true Vedic knowledge within a modern context. He focuses on using this knowledge to free the mind and give a universal perspective. Freedom shares the gross, subtle and transcendental level teachings in all topics of discussion. He teaches Yoga Therapy for mental health, and Fundamentals of Āyurveda for Yoga Therapy at the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy.
Freedom’s personal website is www.shrifreedom.org and his Vedic Astrology website is www.ScienceOfLight.net.
He teaches with the traditional usage of Sanskrit, meditation, chanting/mantra through modern technology.
Freedom’s teachings are filled with the deep understanding of the unity of all things.
Freedom was born into a family that practices yoga and has been teaching yoga and meditation since he was a teenager. He has studied with various teachers and is initiated by Paramahamsa Hariharananda Giri of Puri in the tradition of Kriya yoga and studied yoga philosophy with Bab Hari Dass of Mt. Madonna. Freedom has studied Ayurveda with the New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine, the International Academy of Ayurveda, the California College of Ayurveda, and mentored with various doctors in India.
Freedom has an MA in Psychology and integrates the understanding of modern psychology and ancient wisdom. He is faculty at Kripalu’s Yoga Therapy program.
Freedom studied with various astrology teachers in the US and India until meeting Paramguru Pandit Sanjay Rath in 2001 and studying in the lineage of Sri Achyutananda Das. He has lived for extended periods in India studying with his Jyotish Guru in in Delhi, Bhubaneshwar, Puri and the Kamoan Himalayas. He was given the diksha of the sacred thread by his Sanskrit Guru Vagish Shastri of Varanasi and was given his Vaisnava diksha by Baba Balia of Orissa.
Freedom is dedicated that people have access to true Vedic knowledge within a modern context. He focuses on using this knowledge to free the mind and give a universal perspective. Freedom shares the gross, subtle and transcendental level teachings in all topics of discussion. He teaches Yoga Therapy for mental health, and Fundamentals of Āyurveda for Yoga Therapy at the Kripalu School of Integrative Yoga Therapy.
Freedom’s personal website is www.shrifreedom.org and his Vedic Astrology website is www.ScienceOfLight.net.
Vanita Lenka
Vanita Lenka was born and brought up in New Delhi, India and is a globetrotter, She currently lives in Muscat, Oman
She developed her interest in Vedic Astrology when she was just 10 years old when her grandmother used to tell her the mythological tales and used to narrate about the Purnima(Full Moon)and Amawasya(New Moon), the waxing and the waning Moon concept, which intrigued her to know more about this side of the world..
Genuine astrology is learned and takes years to master. Astrology is never clairvoyant, psychic, supernatural, intuitive, magical or inborn. Vanita imparts her planetary wisdom at every turn. She wants to help people, not scare them, she’s here to help you through the tough times and pointing out astrological opportunities. She understands the human condition.
She has performed over 5000 in-depth personal readings and is proficient in most branches of Classical Vedic Astrology that includes- Vocation(Vocational Astrology is unique in it’s ability to see the whole picture of talent, happiness, success and timing), Location, Medical, Natal, Transit-Progressed, Spiritual, Comparative Analysis, Electional (selecting dates for important life events); Gem Selection; Fertility Dating and Horary Astrology (the art of answering special questions from exact times). Her consulting experience is vast (completing almost 3 decades), having read for men and women of most nations, ages and professions.
She loves to dress up and wants to convey everyone the message that an Astrologer is not just supposed to be wearing saffron clothes and has to be wearing a Rudrakhsa Mala with a sandalwood Tilak on the forehead to get the label of being an Astrologer. An Astrologer should be well versed of the subject and above all be a good counselor as well, a friend and an approachable identity who is here to help in today’s busy world, where we need someone to hear us out and forewarn us of the tough and rough times ahead.
She has gained the respect of her fellow astrologers for her excellent astrology readings. Her readings are close to accuracy as far as family, health, career, love, relationships and lot more, She has had some real great interactive sessions with clients all across the globe and suggests practical upaye(remedies) to counter the adverse impacts of the planets. She also consults with companies large and small to counsel on the intersections of astrology and business acumen.
She developed her interest in Vedic Astrology when she was just 10 years old when her grandmother used to tell her the mythological tales and used to narrate about the Purnima(Full Moon)and Amawasya(New Moon), the waxing and the waning Moon concept, which intrigued her to know more about this side of the world..
Genuine astrology is learned and takes years to master. Astrology is never clairvoyant, psychic, supernatural, intuitive, magical or inborn. Vanita imparts her planetary wisdom at every turn. She wants to help people, not scare them, she’s here to help you through the tough times and pointing out astrological opportunities. She understands the human condition.
She has performed over 5000 in-depth personal readings and is proficient in most branches of Classical Vedic Astrology that includes- Vocation(Vocational Astrology is unique in it’s ability to see the whole picture of talent, happiness, success and timing), Location, Medical, Natal, Transit-Progressed, Spiritual, Comparative Analysis, Electional (selecting dates for important life events); Gem Selection; Fertility Dating and Horary Astrology (the art of answering special questions from exact times). Her consulting experience is vast (completing almost 3 decades), having read for men and women of most nations, ages and professions.
She loves to dress up and wants to convey everyone the message that an Astrologer is not just supposed to be wearing saffron clothes and has to be wearing a Rudrakhsa Mala with a sandalwood Tilak on the forehead to get the label of being an Astrologer. An Astrologer should be well versed of the subject and above all be a good counselor as well, a friend and an approachable identity who is here to help in today’s busy world, where we need someone to hear us out and forewarn us of the tough and rough times ahead.
She has gained the respect of her fellow astrologers for her excellent astrology readings. Her readings are close to accuracy as far as family, health, career, love, relationships and lot more, She has had some real great interactive sessions with clients all across the globe and suggests practical upaye(remedies) to counter the adverse impacts of the planets. She also consults with companies large and small to counsel on the intersections of astrology and business acumen.
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