Claire Aditi J

Shakti Durga is a living Guru whose teachings focus on the development of spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health with the aim of creating life transformation. As a Guru, Shakti Durga is a mystical spiritual teacher who teaches liberation and enlightenment from her own direct experience. She is a gifted and engaging teacher with a humble, authentic, candid and often hilarious style. She sparks curiosity, ignites the spirit and inspires you to believe that life transformation is not only possible, but that you have the tools to make it happen. Shakti Durga is the founder of Shanti Mission, a multi-faith �Mission of Peace� based in Australia and now expanding throughout the world. She has created a series of personal development seminars called The Path of Ease and Grace � which teach how to have peace and joy in your relationships; look after your own energy body and multi-dimensional self (body, mind, spirit); let go of traumas and addictions; harness your mind as servant instead of master; become skilled at natural manifesting; and grow more fully into the universal hallmarks of spiritual mastery. There is an old proverb that a day spent with a teacher is worth 300 years on your own. Come experience the wisdom and light of a transformational teacher who can teach not only your mind, but your heart and soul. Shakti Durga is also a beautiful musician and author of several books � including: Ignite Your Spirit, Child of God, Spiritual Mastery and Dimensions of Wealth. The next installment of her compelling series, Empowering Relationships, will be available in late 2012. She regularly hosts retreats in Australia, India, the US and around the world. �One of the Guru�s most important roles is to lift people and open their hearts. One of my greatest aspirations is to help my students grow and outshine me and discover the �Guru� within.� Learn more at ShaktiDurga.com.

Sophie Hawkins, BFA., M.Ed., has taught Yoga, Meditation, Ayurvedic Cooking, and Thai Massage for over ten years. She has over 20 years experience working in Mental Health with Survivors of trauma and abuse. Sophie has particular expertise in teaching the Open Heart Breathing Technique. She is a private caterer for people seeking an anti inflammatory, weight loss diet based on Traditional Nutritional International Cuisine. Sophie has travelled India extensively and is currently working on a feature length film based on footage from the Hindu Sacred Sites. She is the author of 'Cooking With the Six Tastes: An Ayurvedic Journey to Health and Happiness', due to be released in 2016.