Senior Lecturer

Initiated, developed, and taught a new Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness module. The module comprises 14 periods of 1-hour theory and 2 hours of practical exercises and covers topics like the significance of body constitution, bodyweight management, posture modification, breathing exercises, body/mind relaxation, concentration techniques, and mindfulness practice.

Since 2015, 3000 students have successfully completed this Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness module. Furthermore, a number of Taylor’s University staff have also attended specially designed Health and Wellness training programs for professionals.

Presented 25  papers at various conferences in India and Malaysia on holistic health and wellness, including original research on the effects of holistic health and wellness programs. The key outcome of the research suggested the efficacy of holistic health and wellness, including diet and different traditional relaxation methods on the general health of the participants in such programs.

December 2003 – July 2015: Sampurna Ayurveda Sdn Bhd & Sri Ayurveda Sdn Bhd, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Senior Ayurvedic Physician

Treating people with different ailments such as diabetes, spinal problems, stress, skin diseases, asthma, stroke, sports, and accident-related injuries, pre and post-menopause syndrome, ante- and postnatal care, arthritis, gynecological problem, etc. Providing a holistic approach using diet, lifestyle modifications, posture modifications, breathing techniques, mindfulness, relaxation techniques as well as Ayurvedic solutions for the treatment of clients and patients.

The Ayurvedic & yoga center was personally managed and includes trained Ayurvedic therapists and other staff. In addition to the treatment of patients, various classes including yoga, and health talks are given. Successfully treated many chronic conditions by incorporating the traditional Ayurvedic system of medicine, yoga, and diet regimen.

 August 2002 –November 2003: Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala, India

Panchakarma Assistant-Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system and restoring balance and well-being.

Worked as an assistant to Dr.K. Sankaran, former DAME (Director of Ayurveda Medical Education) of Kerala, India as well as with the Government Ayurveda Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The primary role in the Panchakarma Department was supervising other therapists and interns in prescribing Panchakarma Therapies to patients.  

April 2001 – August 2002: Government Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala, India

Internship

Following the completion of my Ayurveda medical degree, worked in various departments and specialists. Such as Panchakarma, Kayachilkitsa (internal medicine), Salya (surgery), Salakya (ENT), Visha (Toxicology), Prasoothitantra & Streeroga (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Kaumarabruthya (Pediatrics), Manasika Rogachikitsa (Mental Health Care), Prakrulhichikitsa & Swasthawritha (Social and Preventive medicine) which included a posting in the rural dispensary (Thiruvananthapuram district).

1988 –2001: The Veera Kerala Gymkhana Trust, Kerala, India

Physical Trainer and Yoga Instructor

While studying for the Ayurvedic medical degree, taught yoga and trained students on various physical exercises including athletics, bodybuilding, powerlifting, other types of sports, and other general exercises.

 1985 –1988: Center for Chemistry, Kattakada, Thiruvananthapuram

Lecturer: Chemistry theory and practicals to college and university students.

RECENT WORKSHOPS/ CONFERENCES/ SEMINARS/PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH

EDUCATION

1. 2012 - 2014: Master Degree of Yoga Therapy (MSc First Class),

                                    :     Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

2. 2006: Pranic Healing, (Certificate of completion)

                                    :     All India Yoga Vidya Pranic Healing Foundation Trust

3. 2006: Reflexology Therapy, (Certificate of completion)

                                    :     Center for Promotion of Alternative Therapies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

4.     1996 - 2001: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), (Second Class)

                                    :     Government Ayurveda Medical College, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

5.     1982 - 1985: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.Sc. in Chemistry).

                                    :     University of Kerala, India