Today is March 20, 2018. This letter is composed in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

Last week, on March 15, the Sun entered the mytho-poetic realm of Pisces. Two days later, on March 17, we experienced a new Moon in Pisces, initiating a month-long cycle wherein we are invited to zoom out and adopt the most expansive possible perspective on our experience of life. 

Pisces is the sign of day-dreamers, often accused of being aloof, if not outright lazy. But this is an incomplete portrayal, ignoring the fact that Pisces can be highly devoted and hard-working when the task(s) at hand align with their sense of higher meaning. Pisces is the part of us that seeks for the metaphorical significance of our existence, fueled by the irrational but undeniable knowing that there must be more to life than the mundane humdrum.

The wise approach Pisces as Vishnu (pictured above) does: floating at ease, enjoying beautiful Lakshmi (embodied as Venus, exalted in Pisces until March 27) and feeling perfect faith that the tides are drifting in the correct direction. Having cultivated a perspective inclusive of the entire cosmos, an individual life is clearly nothing but a speck of microscopic marine life. Prokaryotes are of course crucial to the health of the ocean as a whole, but they remain at the mercy of forces far beyond their power to influence. They may squirm this way or that, but the prevailing tides chart their predominantly predetermined course. Therein lies the wisdom of Vishnu: to relax and enjoy the ride.

The opposite of this laissez-faire strategy is embodied by the over-eager curiosity of planet Mercury, who finds himself debilitated (at his weakest) in the sign of Pisces. Mercury's youthful exuberance leads him to recklessly splash about, to flail, exhaust himself and ultimately drown in the vast ocean of consciousness. Floating calmly on one's back, one can last for days and be washed ashore; swimming frantically in one direction then the other because of a pretty fish or interesting eel leads to sinking quickly.

Mercury has been in Pisces since March 3, and will move retrograde from March 23 until April 15, finally leaving Pisces for Aries on May 10.

Takeaway: from now until May 10, be mindful of excessive outward seeking. You probably don't need to buy any new books or sign up for any more online classes, even though there are many enticing offerings available that will definitely pique your curiosity. Better for now to recommit to your established practice. Go deeper, not wider. Drop anchor and climb the crow's nest. Watch. Wait. Be the still point and just ride the passing waves.

Today is February 8, 2018. This letter is composed in Boulder, Colorado, USA.

One week ago today (Jan 31) we experienced a partial lunar eclipse in the sign of Cancer. Depending on your natal chart, the few days before and after this celestial alignment may have lit you up with inspiration and clarity or plunged you into the dark depths of self-inquiry.

The veil is thin during an eclipse; it is a time when cosmic portals crack open. This can be an opportunity or a crisis. In either case, we must be very careful what exactly we invite through that portal.

The universal remedy for such moments is meditation and prayer. Listen to the lessons coming through then chant mantras for protection, to purify your subtle surroundings and activate the most benevolent potential of the transformative energies now available.

One week from now, on February 15, we will feel the second half of this cycle, with a partial solar eclipse in the sign of Aquarius. This is, in many ways, a counterpoint to the total solar eclipse that sliced across the United States on August 21, 2017. That event occurred in the early degrees of Leo, the results of which can be seen in the #metoo movement, as men in power (kings) have found their influence eclipsed by the feminine principle.

This eclipse takes place in Aquarius, the opposite of Leo. This shifts the focus from the "kings" onto the people. Abuse of power has led to the downfall of many formerly mighty individuals; this month we'll see how well the masses know how to wield their power in response. Be careful out there, as it could be a time of backlash, when people in power fear the loss of that power and therefore make efforts to suppress and oppress the population.

Will the people recognize and act on their profound power? Or will they submit to brash, reactive and ultimately empty intimidation tactics?

Aquarius themes (humility, humanitarianism, self-sacrifice) will dominate the next six weeks. Venus left Capricorn for the sign of the water-bearer on February 5, and the Sun and Mercury will follow on February 12 and 14, respectively. The Moon joins these three planets for three days, including the day of the solar eclipse (Feb 15-17).

This is a good time to cultivate a positive self-image; to build yourself up; to activate your influential potential and not be cowed by authoritarian fear-mongering. People are basically good; don't let anyone scare you into believing in and thereby empowering evil.

In March, the planets march into Pisces one by one: Venus on the 1st; Mercury on the 3rd; Sun on the 14th. Venus is exalted here, while Mercury is debilitated. Now is a time to appreciate the beauty that surrounds you, but be careful not to get swept away by it. Do one thing at a time. Chew your food carefully. Acknowledge the divinity of others before you speak.

March 7 is a day to be especially cautious as Mars moves into Sagittarius. A fiery planet in a fire sign invites explosive energies. Saturn is still there, so this might be a potent moment to take action on your big-picture projects. If you're feeling inspired, then make moves, but be sure you're moving in the direction of your highest priorities and inspiration and not taking an impulsive detour.

March 10 may be a good day to maintain silence. By all means, exercise and meditate but you're likely to feel all fired up with the Moon hemmed between Mars and Saturn in Sagittarius. This is not a comfortable place for the mind to be, caught between burning, moment-to-moment desires and long-term aspirations. For today, just observe, watch the fluctuations of the mind and do nothing. It is unwise to set fire to a library to stay warm for one night.

The next edition of the newsletter will arrive on the Spring equinox, March 20, 2018.

​The COLORAMA board unanimously endorses Heather for re-election as president. 
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Heather joined the board in 2014 and was elected president in 2015. In that time, she has spearheaded important transformations in every aspect of COLORAMA.

​It began with a deep audit of our financial accounts, bringing needed clarity to the underpinnings of our organization. In 2017, she secured Robert Lees as the official legal advisor to COLORAMA, simultaneously solidifying our own legal status and negotiating a deal where an eminent healthcare lawyer is available for members benefit at an extraordinarily discounted rate.

Heather is a nationally respected figure and is the driving force of our organization. She is currently working with the NAMA legal affairs committee to develop a strategy for active partnership between the national and state organizations. We are grateful to Heather for her diligent leadership and excited that she has agreed to serve another term as president of COLORAMA. Please confirm her!

Here is an excerpt from Madison's statement of intent:

I am passionate about being actively involved in our community. Last fall, I participated in Impact Denver through the Denver Chamber of Commerce where I met many highly involved professionals. Many colleagues serve on boards, and I knew I would like to get involved in an organization in that capacity. When David mentioned the COLORAMA board, I was excited that my passion for Ayurveda could intersect my passion for involvement and leadership.

Although, I have never served on a board, I am confident that I would be an asset. The past few years of my career have been focused in event planning, particularly corporate and non-profit events. I have managed the entire planning and execution of events from timelines, multiple vendors, client expectations and budgets all in high pressure environments. As program manager for Bespoke, I worked with colleagues, interns and volunteers to successfully plan and execute events. As a successful board member, I would love to work with a committee to brainstorm and execute meaningful events on the Front Range. 
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I would love to be able to educate and build awareness of the ancient science in Colorado through events. The time is ripe to spread the knowledge, and I would be thrilled to facilitate this!

Highlights from Madison's resume includes significant experience in corporate event planning and nonprofit fundraising. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner having completed her studies with New World Ayurveda under Dr. Paul Dugliss, MD (trained by Maharishi International University and Maharishi Vedic University), and graduated from the University of Arizona, majoring in Business Management and Entrepreneurship and minoring in Nutrition.

We are excited to bring Madison into the fold to continue growing the COLORAMA community through outreach and events. Please confirm her nomination!

Remember:
only active members get to vote.
If you have not received your ballot via SurveyMonkey,
please check your spam folder and your membership status.
Reach out to membership@coloradoayurveda.org with any questions.

 

​David McConaghay      
Webmaster      
outgoing Membership Chair      
and Communications Chair pro tem      

Grindelia spp., 
Asteraceae/Compositeae family​ ​

Organs:                 

• Bladder — Cystitis; promotes urination
• Lungs — Expectorant for dry hacking cough, relaxant, moistening (due to very high resin content, according to Peter Holmes)
• Heart — Relaxant (not always reliable – Michael Moore)
• Skin — Chronic skin conditions in deficient conditions; Malignant, indolent skin ulcers, running sores, eczema, dermatitis ; Burns, blister, poison ivy/oak; Insect bites & stings (Peter Holmes)

 
Common uses:  

• Specific for clearing excess kapha — in lungs, urinary system
• Expectorant — #1 usage;  liquefies mucous & carries it out; Slight irritant to cilia to carry mucous out
• Contact dermatitis — like poison ivy, oak – resins help bind the toxins & excrete; Use tincture internally & external wash with mixture ( ½  grindelia tincture & ½ apple cider vinegar, peppermint essential oil 5 – 10 drops/oz;  spritz it on to rash or use swab)
• Urinary infections
• Lungs – promotes repair of damaged lungs  ie. Chronic smoker
• Some sources say calms palpitations and stress- related changes in blood pressure.

Dosage: 

• Internal — 1-3 droppers full, up to 5x/day
• Topical — 3x/day to as needed

Forms of medicine to use:                
​Tea: (leaves &/or flowers) — bronchitis, expectorant, antispasmodic for dry hacking coughs, alone or with Yerba Santa, a tablespoon in tea as needed. (Michael Moore)  6-15 g per pint of water
 
Tincture: (flowers preferable) — for bladder & urethra infections, one-fourth teaspoon in water every four hours. (Michael Moore)    ½-3 mil, or 12-75 drops (Peter Holmes)
 
Topical use of tincture or poultice of crushed flowers:  poison oak inflammations (Michael Moore)
 
Flower essence:  Rocky Mountain Flower Essences (Grindelia sqauamasa), by Alakananda Ma —  “[The] Gumweed pattern is illness as a turning away from life.  The Gumweed person is weak, neurasthenic, frequently ill or suffering frequent relapses, may have chronic fatigue syndrome, [and] turns to invalidity as a refuge.  Those Gumweed types who have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome characteristically drive themselves so hard that disabling illness is indeed their only refuge.  The quality of Gumweed is the understanding of illness as a gift, the ability to learn the lesson & move on, whether to health & strength, or if the disease is a continuing karmic necessity, to transform through illness.”
               
Cautions:  

• Maybe be irritable to the kidney, according to Mrs. M. Grieve.
• Watch for allergic reactions.
• Toxic in high doses.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy. 
• Avoid with hypotensive medications.
• Avoid in kidney disease.

References:
Dr. David Frawley & Dr. Vasant Lad, The Yoga of Herbs, p. 203.
Mrs. M Grieve, A Modern Herbal,  pp. 376 & 377.
Peter Holmes, The Energetics of Western Herbs,  pp. 202 & 203.
Michael Moore,  Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West, pp. 80-82.
Alakananda, Earthkeeper Flower Essences, 1991 Handbook, p.14.
Anne McIntyre , Michelle Boudin , Dispensing with Tradition p. 70

by Susan Bernhardt

I'm still working on sorting through photos as well as thoughts about the trip, but for now I want to share a few observations and takeaways. Some Observations

• The people we saw at the medical clinics came for far different reasons than the people who come to see me for consultations here. Here, stress, anxiousness, and insomnia are common concerns. Of the over 1,200 people we saw, only a handful expressed those concerns. We saw kids who looked like they were 7 but told us they were 10, and adults who looked like they were 55 but said they were 45. Many kids had signs of parasites, distended bellies, and other signs of malnutrition. The local doctors we worked with told us that we could expect nearly all of the women in one village to be anemic. And they were. People had skin rashes and ulcers that wouldn't heal, often from exposure to unclean water -- not just drinking it, but standing in it while working at their jobs. Back and neck pain were common, but instead of coming from long hours at a computer, the pain came from literally backbreaking physical work.

• The kinds of advice the doctors gave at the clinics differed from consultations here. Our counseling typically involves individualizing dietary recommendations and daily routines for a particular person, as well as working to resolve underlying causes while relieving symptoms. After all, as the Ayurvedic maxim says, if the diet is proper, the medicine is not needed; if the diet is not proper, the medicine is of no use. At the clinics, we saw people who truly could not afford proper food and whose obligations for home, family, and work made following Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines unrealistic. Because of these limitations, the focus often became relieving symptoms with medicines, rather than the traditional approach of also addressing the underlying root causes. 
  
  
• We use different types of Ayurvedic remedies. The medicines we provided were mainly pre-formulated tablets and syrups (arishtas and asavs) made by Ayurvedic pharmaceutical companies. Local doctors said that they tend to use these forms in their regular practices as well. At the conference we attended, the doctors seemed surprised that in the US we tend to use powdered herbs (churnas) that we combine into customized formulas, a very traditional approach and one that appears more uncommon where we visited. 
  
  
• Despite the hardships and lack of resources, the people we met were generous, warm, and friendly. Many have next to nothing by our standards, yet they gave us gifts and welcomed us into their homes. We were privileged to attend the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Anupama Vaidya's parents. AV, as she often is called, is Dr. Vaidya's wife, an amazing teacher of Ayurvedic and Indian cooking, and the driving force behind the school and our trip. Her family welcomed us as if we were long-lost relatives, from the time we arrived in Mumbai, to the anniversary extravaganza, and finally back to the airport to return home. 
  
  
• Our hosts took time for ritual, thankfulness, and acknowledging people's contributions, rather than rushing into the next activity with barely a pause. When we landed at the airport, AV's family greeted us, at 1:00 in the morning, with beautiful flower garlands and a welcoming ceremony. At each of the clinics, which were organized in India by AV's sister, Dr. Ujjvala Kale, the day began with introductions, thanks, and more flowers given to each of us and the local doctors. The medical conference began with a ceremony, each speaker was thanked before and after speaking, and we were presented with plaques (mine says, somewhat over-generously, "Dr. Susan Bernhardt"). 
  
  

Some Takeaways 

• Gratitude, gratitude, gratitude. We have clean water coming from taps in our houses. We can drink it, prepare our food with it, brush our teeth with it, and shower in it. We have regular trash collection, sewer systems, and the ability to clean our surroundings. We can make choices about our lifestyles, even if challenging.
  
  
• There is much value in taking the time to acknowledge others and to create and follow ritual. I, at least, can be more mindful and more generous with acknowledging and giving to others. 
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• We have the resources and opportunity to further Ayurveda as it traditionally was taught and practiced, perhaps even more than those in its homeland. This is an unbelievable gift, and perhaps even an obligation, that we are privileged to have. 

In the spirit of giving more public acknowledgments and expressions of gratitude: thank you to Dr. Bharat Vaidya and Anupama Vaidya for organizing this trip and founding a school based in traditional Ayurvedic teachings; thank you to Dr. Ujjvale Kale for organizing the clinics, being a guide for much of the trip, and for sharing your warmth, fun-loving spirit, and love; thank you to all of the local Ayurvedic doctors and others who visited with us, cared for the people who came to the clinics, and shared their knowledge and experience in order to enrich ours; thank you to those who visited the clinics, sharing your concerns and trusting our advice. Thank you also to other teachers who have shared their wisdom and helped lead me on this beautiful journey in Ayurveda, yoga, and healing, among them Dr. Sarasvati Buhrman, Shar Lee, Derik Eselius, Santosh Powell, and Baba Hari Dass and his senior students. 

Om shanti,
Susan

Mantra Purusha marries the healing sciences of mantra and marma therapy. The mantra and marma connection is very important for healing purposes. The combination of mantra and marma heals the physical body, changes the frequency of the subtle body, and removes negative patterns from the mind. It reduces the karmic code or matrix which resides in the psyche. This paper will describe the meaning, purposes, and origination of mantra and marma. It will also describe why the Mantra Purusha is the best tool in Ayurvedic medicine.

Marmas are special, sensitive points on the body; they are junction points where 2 or more tissues meet. They are located at the intersection of blood vessels, bones, and ligaments; they are most commonly found at the joints. The wrist joint is an example of a marma. These locations are places where prana can enter or leave the body. The ancient healing practice of marma is used to shape prana in the subtle body.

These special points carry energy information between the mind and the organs and tissues of the body; they are access points to body, mind, consciousness. Marmas are the intersection between: matter and energy, the physical and subtle planes, matter and consciousness, Purusha and Prakriti, ojas and prana. Each marma point contains the energies of Vata, Pitta and Kapha. 

Another meaning of marma is “secret”. This alternative meaning of marma is used in several contexts. One context is that the marma points exist below the surface of the skin. Another context is in connection with keeping the teachings of marma secret until the person is ready for the information. A third context is that this valuable knowledge was known only by kings and warriors to be used judiciously in battle. Sushrut promulgated the science of marma, and he used it in surgery and healing wounds in warrior battles.

There are 108 marmas; 37 on the head and neck, 22 on the arms, 22 on the lower extremities, 14 on the back, 12 on the chest and stomach. The mind is the 108th marma point.

Mantra finds its origin in the Vedas and is derived from the word “man” which means mind, and “tra” which means tool. Therefore, mantra is a mind tool. Mantra is asana for the mind. “Mantra puts the mind into a certain pose in which it can become a conduit for higher flow of energy and grace.” [1]. It provides focus, strength, adaptability, and plasticity for the mind by forming new synaptic connections in the brain. Mantra works on many levels and has many purposes. 
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Mantra:

• Helps one to achieve health and well-being in the pursuit of life’s 4 goals: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha,
• Helps one to overcome obstacles, 
• Awakens the higher potential in the brain and changes the flow of energy or current in the nervous system, 
• Induces higher states of consciousness, 
• Helps one to become less vulnerable to external conditioning, external influences, reactive patterns, and samskaras.,
• Breaks up deep seated mental and emotional patterns, and trauma. In other words, it breaks up ama.
• Helps one to remove lower karmas, and bring in higher karmas,
• Creates a protective shield around the body,
• Attunes our bodies and minds to proper resonance coming from our deepest self, 
• Has a unique energetic signature and works on a subtle plane by bringing about a specific effect on the mind, 
• Lifts one above their personal limitations, and opens one up to their deeper potential. This makes mantra one of the best tools for psychological well-being and for shaping the nervous system.

Mantras are like herbs, they have gunas or particular energetic effects. The energetics of mantra can be deciphered from several factors: the sound factor, pranic factor, and mental factor. The sound factor acts upon the body, the pranic factor acts upon the prana vayus, and the mental factor acts upon the mind and heart. 

Painful memories are stored as frequencies or sound patterns in our psyche. The liver stores unresolved anger, the gall bladder stores hatred, the kidneys store fear, the stomach and colon store nervousness, the lungs store grief and sadness, and the spleen stores attachments. 

Mantras can be used in Ayurvedic preparations; they empower the herbs, foods, and therapies. Since water is a vehicle for prana and emotions, one could energize the water with mantra and then use the water to release and heal the negative experiences and painful memories, and uplift our inner rasa. 

The Sanskrit language is the language of the angels. It is the only language that transmits meaning through sound. It is a vibrational language and therefore it can awaken Kundalini and transform us. The Sanskrit alphabet reflects prime powers of creation. The Sanskrit syllables are “Matrikas” or spiritual mothers of our being. They are the root forms of Shakti. 

There are 50 sounds and each sound relates to a place on the body or a marma. The 16 vowels relate to the head and senses, the first 20 consonants relate to the main joints on arms and legs, the last 5 consonants relate to the abdominal region, the 9 semi-vowels and sibilants relate to the tissues, mind, and soul. 

On Tuesday, November 15, 2016 COLORAMA held its annual public meeting with the intent to nominate, confirm and re-elect members of our Board of Directors.
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COLORAMA by-laws require that 25% of the membership attend such meetings in order to cast a valid vote. Unfortunately, only 8 members were able to be there, one short of the 9 required.

​Therefore, we are resorting to an electronic ballot which, if you are a member, you will have received in an email. The purpose of the document you are right now reading is to provide further information about the indiviuals up for election.

The information below is a compiled from letters of intent written by the candidates themselves, official board recommendations and some inevitable personal perspective.

If you are not a member but would like to have your voice heard in these and other matters, please join us! We are planning our 2017 public meeting for April of this coming year, so stay tuned!

FOR RE-ELECTION 

MEERA GOEL
Here is an excerpt from Meera's letter seeking re-election:

"Dear Fellow COLORAMA members...
I am seeking reelection for another term and… ask for your support so that I may continue to serve in this premier organization.  I have been actively involved with COLORAMA since 2012-2013, first serving as support and help for Dr. Lad's last two visits — spearheading the design and development of the program guide, developing sponsorship programs to foster fundraising efforts and implementing advertising efforts for the event with two time sponsor Nexus magazine. After that, I have served on the COLORAMA board for the last few years as Treasurer and was instrumental in securing our non-profit status with the IRS and Colorado state government.
If I'm reelected to the board, I hope to continue for another term as Treasurer if possible, or in some other capacity that would best serve the needs of this organization. I would greatly appreciate your vote as a message of confidence that I may continue to serve.
Thank you!
Respectfully submitted,
Meera Goel"

The COLORAMA Board unanimously endorses Meera for re-election. We appreciate her diligence and precision with the bookkeeping, and value her input on the other tasks at hand. We are grateful for her good work thus far, and feel deeply relieved that she wishes to serve the COLORAMA community for another three years.


FOR CONFIRMATION / RATIFICATION

AKACIA ROSE
Akacia was appointed to the COLORAMA board in January 2016 to spearhead the Events committee. Here is an excerpt from her letter written at that time:

"To the members of COLORAMA,
My name is Akacia. I am a student, musician, dog owner, outdoor enthusiast and instrument builder with a passion for Ayurveda…
What started as an irrepressible urge to become a student of Ayurveda has evolved into a full embrace of Ayurveda as a life path. I hope to bring forth my skill set to assist in the establishment of Ayurveda as a widely recognized, legitimate form of medicine in this country. This is why I am inspired to serve on the board of COLORAMA."

The COLORAMA board unanimously endorses Akacia to be ratified in her role as Events Coordinator in order to complete the next 2 years of a 3 year term. Akacia has taken on her role with gusto, convening and overseeing an events committee that put on six excellent events in 2016 with the promise for many more in 2017. Akacia is an organizing force with an instinct for innovation and the drive to improve every project with which she becomes involved.


DAVID MCCONAGHAY
Appointed to the board in October 2015, David started as the Membership coordinator and has recently added Webmaster to his list of duties. Here is an excerpt from his introductory letter to the membership:

"Dear COLORAMA members,
My name is David McConaghay, and I am proud to be the newest member of the COLORAMA board.
My first priority is to support you, our existing members. We are working to significantly increase the benefits of being a member, and have already taken strong steps in that direction… COLORAMA is nothing but our members, and our aim is to enhance the sense of camaraderie within this steadily growing community.
As stewards of Ayurveda in Colorado and North America, I feel it is our duty to share this living science with honesty and enthusiasm, so that others may discover and benefit from it just as we have. Thank you for being a part of this mission. We look forward to sharing the journey with you."

The COLORAMA board unanimously endorses David for ratification, so he may serve out the remaining 2 years of a 3 year term. David brings consistent enthusiasm and a work ethic that helps move important initiatives forward. As the sole member of the Membership committee, he is now Webmaster, supports the Events committee and helps with Communications.


NEW NOMINEES

SUJATHA REDDY
Here is an excerpt from Sujatha’s self-nominating letter to the Board:

"Where [do] we stand today as Ayurvedic professionals state wide and in the country? As per NAMA's requirements we are working towards proper certification to be Ayurvedic practitioners at different levels. That satisfies the academic criteria. There are some other issues that need attention:
1. Ethics and Regulation of practice of Ayurveda as per COLORAMA BOARD
2. State Board certification by COLORAMA for practitioners for practicum and supervision hours and Supervisor requirements
3. Accreditation of Ayurvedic schools in Colorado through COLORAMA 
4. DORA affiliation to COLORAMA.
I would like to support and be a part the board in achieving the status that Ayurveda deserves and be able to serve the people in need of our science to achieve good health. I strongly feel the people and our professionals should be protected from unethical practices with continuing education and ethical practice guidelines. 
It is high time that we get recognition as professionals through education and awareness. At the least we can work towards becoming registered professionals. Yoga used to be what Ayurveda is in the 90's. I am sure we can achieve this too. 
My Experience:
AAPNA: Founding member, Clinical chair for two years. 
AAPI: Auxillary Chair for Association of physicians from Indian origin, Ohio 2003-2004
Asha ray of Hope: Non profit Organization which helps victims of domestic violence in the South Asian Community. I am a Founding member and served as Vice president, Direct services chair and Board member for more than 10 years. 2002-2014"

The COLORAMA board is grateful for Sujatha’s willingness to serve. She brings great experience and expertise in the non-profit sector with other relevant organizations. Her focus is on uplifting the professional status of Ayurvedic practitioners, an issue that is ripe for development at this time.

ANUPAMA VAIDYA
Here is an excerpt from AV’s letter of intent, addressed to the board:

Dear Sir/Madam,
This letter is to express my interest in one of the board positions. I understand that the available position is Secretary of Advisory Board in COLORAMA.
After establishing various thriving careers as Project Manager, Senior Engineer and Quality Engineering Manager over last 20 years, I have co-founded Ayurved Sadhana Vidyalaya along with Dr. Bharat Vaidya to provide Authentic Ayurvedic Education to like-minded Ayurvedic and local community.
I have been working as Lead Administrator for Ayurved Sadhana Vidyalaya. I am working with students and teachers for Ayurvedic Practitioner, Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Doula programs and collaborating with NAMA, CDA and other Ayurvedic partners. I am also working as Web Administrator for Ayurved Sadhana Vidyalaya maintaining all web page updates
Last many years, I am actively involved as Ayurvedic Cooking Instructor and Coach for RMIYA, Sacred Windows and Ayurved Sadhana Vidyalaya as well as Ayurvedic Doula Coach for Sacred Windows and Ayurved Sadhana Vidyalaya.
Thank you in advance for your time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the position.
Sincerely,
Anupama Vaidya

The COLORAMA board is grateful for AV’s willingness to serve. She brings powerful enthusiasm and vision to all of her work, which can be seen in her personal career as well as her many volunteer positions, not to mention her efforts as the coordinating force behind Ayurved Sadhana.

​[Excerpt from Ayurveda for the Childbearing Years by Terra Rafael, available from Amazon.]