Day 6 - September 10
Speakers
John Immel
Ayurveda and a Joyful Belly
John Immel’s commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion stemming from his Catholic roots and identity. His creativity in the kitchen, and absolute dedication to the delight of cooking for others comes from his shear joy, warmth, and family oriented upbringing. He is fluent in Bengali and French, and enjoys studying Sanskrit, Arabic, and more recently, Swedish. In addition to his passion for Ayurveda, John enjoys spending time with his family and devotion to his spiritual life as a Catholic, two activities which he believes are essential to any health and wellness counselor.
Dr. Christine Horner
Protecting Yourself from (and Recovering Verve!) after Breast Cancer
Christine Horner, MD FACS is a nationally recognized surgeon, author, natural health expert and relentless champion for women’s health. She received her medical degree at the University of Cincinnati, completed a general surgery residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati and a Plastic Surgery residency at Indiana University. She and is board certified in both general and plastic surgery. Dr. Horner spearheaded legislation in the 1990s that made it mandatory that insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction following mastectomy. Her 5 years crusade—The Breast Advocacy Project—led to the passage of laws in 35 states and a federal law in 1998. She is the author of the award-winning book, Waking the Warrior Goddess: Dr Christine Horner’s Program to Protect Against and Fight Breast Cancer winner of the Independent Book Publishers Award 2006 for “Best Book in Health, Medicine, and Nutrition.” and the author of the recently released “Radiant Health Ageless Beauty: Dr. Horner’s 30-Day Program to Extraordinary health and Longevity. A frequent radio and television show guest, Dr. Horner has been interviewed on FOX national News, CNN, and by Dr. Mercola, and Dr. Oz.
Dr. John Douillard
An Ancient Recipe for Vitality-Ayurveda for the Modern Woman
Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of natural health, Ayurveda, and sports medicine. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, the leading Ayurvedic health and wellness resource on the web. LifeSpa.com is evolving the way Ayurveda is understood around the world, with over 700 articles and videos proving ancient wisdom with modern science. Dr. John is the former Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Nets NBA team, author of 7 books including his new release, Eat Wheat, a repeat guest on the Dr. Oz show, and featured in Woman’s World Magazine, Huffington Post, Yoga Journal and dozens of other publications. He directs LifeSpa, the 2013 Holistic Wellness Center of the year in Boulder, CO.
Ajayan Borys
Meditation, Chakra Opening and Success
Ajayan has been exploring and teaching a variety of meditation practices since 1970. In the early 70’s, he spent several years studying in residence under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation Program®. For the next ten years, Ajayan taught the TM Program®. Since then he has traveled the globe continuing an impassioned exploration of consciousness and developing human potential through various meditation and yogic practices.
From 1994 to 1998 Ajayan studied with India’s most widely revered living woman saint, Mata Amritanandamayi (Ammachi, the “hugging saint”), living at her main ashram in Kerala, India, and serving as the meditation teacher there. While in India Ajayan also spent time with holy men and yogis in the Himalayas of Uttaranchal—a haven for saints throughout the ages—and researched the spiritual practices indigenous to that area. Having made a study of meditation his life, and having instructed and guided thousands in meditation in North America, Australia, Europe, and India, Ajayan has gained wide renown as a consummate meditation teacher.
Ajayan is a registered hypnotherapist in Washington state, a Reiki Master, and a certified Enneagram teacher. Ajayan Borys (aka Henry James Borys) is author of Effortless Mind: Meditate with Ease (New World Library, 2013) and numerous articles on meditation and relationships as a spiritual path. In 2010, Ajayan launched Mind Matters Radio on the Healthy You Radio Network.
Michael Mastro
Using the Ancient Science of Vastu to Open Vitality in Your Home
Michael Mastro is the leading expert of Vastu Shastra, the first science of environmental harmony and well-being. Vastu is “Yoga for the Home” and originated in India 7,000–10,000 years ago. Vastu comes from the same wisdom texts as yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, the first science of medicine. Vastu creates stress-free living and working environments that improve the quality of life, eliminating the blocks to success, productivity, and fulfillment. For more than 40 years, Michael has used Vastu for his clients worldwide to align their home and workspaces. As an architect and developer, Michael has built more than 20 million square feet of mixed-use space and 15,000 homes. He designed and built the first Microsoft building and many buildings for Boeing employing the principles of Vastu. Corporate clients include The World Bank, NASA, Oracle, Microsoft, Amazon, Boeing, and Intel.
A graduate architect from the University of Washington, Michael, has been honored with numerous awards including platinum rating for the first designed and built green Vastu home in the United States. Along with his wife and business partner, Robin, he founded Vastu Creations and The American Institute of Vastu.
Michael presents throughout North American on the subject of Vastu. He has been a featured speaker at the United Nations Enlightenment Society, presented Vastu on the Doctor Oz Show, and has also been named one of the Top 100 Trailblazers in Yoga and Ayurveda in the World.
Individuals seeking to align their homes and workspaces employ The Mastros to eliminate blocks to productivity, success, and well-being, and to reduce the stress to end personal and global suffering. Their three books on Vastu have been recognized with awards and honors.
Fran Sussman
Can You Detox Stress? The Impact of Long-Term Stress on Vitality
Since 1993, Holistic Practitioner Fran Sussman has helped thousands of clients reclaim their health and well-being - often in ways they never had it before. Her strengths include teaching people to heal the gut and reduce inflammation, helping women to balance hormones naturally in every stage of life, healing the brain, Lyme Disease, and so much more. She works with clients both in person and long distance. She is passionate about teaching women of every age to claim their birthright of health and vitality.
Her personal journey includes not only surviving, but thriving after both chronic Lyme Disease and 2 bouts with cancer. At the age of 62, she is grateful to live a life rich in purpose, joy, service, health and vitality.
In addition to a thriving private practice, Fran teaches an online course called “Zen Vitality Detox”, integrating clear nutritional guidance, healthy treats, and simple practices that have huge payoffs for body, mind and spirit, resulting in increased energy and deeper peace. The next class starts in October, and registration is open. Participants consistently call Fran’s teaching “transformative” and “life-changing.”
During the Summit, Fran is donating one seat for the upcoming class as well as offering 1/3 off the course fee with code VITALITY.
Peter Bowes
Ayurvedic Herbs and Increasing Vitality
Founder & Owner of Tattva’s Herbs, Inc.
Peter has been studying and practicing Ayurveda for over 30 years. His many travels to India have put him in touch with scholars, Ayurvedic practitioners, and a culture based on these ancient principles. Peter originally began his studies of Vedic literature in their original Sanskrit text. His own awareness and keen interest in Ayurveda has led to the development of Tattva’s Herbs.
In 1999 Peter started Tattva’s Herbs with one goal: to provide the absolute highest quality Ayurvedic and related health supplements without compromise. A commitment to that end means that all products are cultivated on eco-friendly farms, without the use of any chemicals, pesticides or preservatives. In addition, all products are certified cruelty-free, vegan, and, whenever possible, certified organic.
Tattva’s Herbs features over 100 different products that are extracted using the technology known as Supercritical or CO2 extraction. The CO2 extraction process ensures delivery of the broadest possible spectrum of the active ingredients within the herb. A bonus to this technology is that it removes heavy metals. Co2 extraction does not have to resort to the use of toxins such as hexane, which leave a residue that can’t be removed. These toxic chemicals, unfortunately, are commonly used in the industry.
We offer an extensive line of potent herbal formulas, massage oils, bulk herbs and, most recently, Capomo—a unique superfood coffee substitute that’s not only good for you but actually tastes like coffee.
Peter is working with a variety of projects in India and Central America to give back to the native culture, helping disadvantaged farmers and especially women’s’ rural cooperatives. One of these projects is the Radhika Project, which is working to help educate and assist with health issues of local villagers, as well as working with orphanages and schools.
Through his many experiences, Peter has come to appreciate firsthand the healing powers of these ancient herbal formulas. He is proud to bring them to the market in their purest form and is deeply committed to playing his part in bringing the ancient wealth of Ayurvedic healing into today’s culture. Peter is a frequent lecturer on the practical application of Ayurvedic herbs and is committed to educating the public on the wealth contained in Ayurveda. Tattva’s Herbs products can be found at their retail outlet in Seattle, or online at www.tattvasherbs.com. You can also find their products at a number of Whole Foods stores, health food stores, Co-Ops, various cancer centers, and other health care professional’s around the country.
Connie Zack
The Wonder of Far Infrared Sauna in Reclaiming Vitality
Connie Zack, co-owner and Chief Sales Officer of Sunlighten Inc., founded the business in a basement in 1999. Prior to Sunlighten, Connie held various sales and management positions at Procter & Gamble. In 2006, Connie was recognized as a Women Who Mean Business honoree, Top 25 highest ranked women, by the Kansas City Business Journal. Connie was also highlighted in the 2009 Celebration of Women by the Women’s Foundation of Kansas City.
Sunlighten has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine Hot 100 three years consecutively, and Inc 500 America’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2006. Additionally, Sunlighten received the Ewing Marion Kauffman (Mr. K) Award in 2008 and has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Dr. Oz.
In February 2008, Connie opened Sunlight Day Spa, located at Sunlighten’s™ headquarters, to the public. Sunlight Day Spa’s focus is on holistic healing, with services revolving around rejuvenation and detoxification to help promote healthy living.
Connie is a St. Louis Missouri native and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Indiana University. She resides in Leawood with her Husband Aaron and two children Hudson and Aiden.