Nidhi Pandya Bhansali is a New York City–based Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, speaker, and bestselling author of Your Body Already Knows, now translated into nine languages. A third-generation practitioner trained in classical Ayurveda, she is known for making ancient healing wisdom practical and relevant to modern life. Through her pioneering Inner Climate® Method, Nidhi integrates Ayurvedic principles with modern science, psychology, and circadian health to support a balanced, sustainable approach to well-being. Her work has been featured in MindBodyGreen, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, and Allure.

Susan Hiera Bass, MS, ADLC, C-IAYT is the Founder, School Director, and Lead Instructor of the Sarasvati Institute of Ayurveda & Yoga Therapy. She holds a Master of Science in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine from Maharishi International University and is Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified through NAMA and a Certified Yoga Therapist through IAYT. Susan has more than 20 years of experience studying and teaching Ayurveda and Yoga, including extensive study with Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute. She has taught Ayurveda in university and medical education settings and currently integrates Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy into education, clinical practice, and research.

Jayagopal Parla, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda), MAOM, C-IAYT, FAIHM is an internationally recognized Ayurvedic physician, educator, clinician, and speaker with more than 20 years of experience in Ayurveda and yoga therapy. Rooted in classical Ayurvedic training, he holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and Doctor of Medicine in Ayurveda (MD-Ayu), as well as a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and has completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine. Dr. Parla is the Founder and Director of the Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center in Long Beach, California, and serves as teaching faculty at Southern California University of Health Sciences. His work integrates traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with yoga therapy and integrative medicine to support prevention, longevity, and optimal well-being.

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, is a globally recognized leader in the fields of Ayurveda, natural health, nutrition, and sports medicine. With 40 years of experience, he has helped over 100,000 patients. Dr. John is a renowned Ayurvedic educator, host of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, and bestselling author of seven health books, including Eat Wheat and 3-Season Diet. He is the creator of LifeSpa.com, where he proves ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern science in new articles published weekly. With its thousands of free educational articles and videos, LifeSpa.com is the leading Ayurvedic health resource on the web with 500,000+ social followers and newsletter readers.

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is a classically trained Ayurvedic physician and a gold medalist from the prestigious Pune University. A Rig Vedic Bramhin by tradition and an accomplished clinician by training add tremendous value to his clients and students alike. He is an insightful medical astrologer and Vedic counselor.

He worked with His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for over 10 years. During these years he and his wife Dr. Manisha, traveled extensively all around the world, teaching Ayurvedic medicine and Jyotish, designing courses & curriculums, directing Ayurvedic clinics, and helping design new Ayurvedic formulations. He was the chairman for Maharishi College of Vedic Medicine, a professor at Maharishi University of Management, and the medical director at the Raj Pancha-Karma center in Fairfield, IA.

He is a motivational speaker, presenting Ayurvedic wisdom and sharing stages with Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Dr. Oz, and many other leaders in the field.

He currently leads an Ayurvedic clinic offering Pancha Karma, diet & lifestyle consults, Vedic astrology, Vedic counseling, medical dietology & herbal medicine. He currently teaches the “Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor” & “Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner” programs to over 200 students at different locations in the United States.

Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya is a New York City–based Ayurvedic practitioner, speaker, educator, and bestselling author of Your Body Already Knows, now translated into nine languages. A third-generation practitioner trained in classical Ayurveda, she is known for making ancient healing wisdom accessible, practical, and deeply relevant to modern life.

Through her pioneering Inner Climate® Method, Nidhi has transformed the traditionally complex Ayurvedic concept of doshas into an intuitive framework that helps people better understand their body, mind, metabolism, emotions, and patterns of imbalance.

Raised in India in a family deeply rooted in Vedic philosophy and healing traditions, Nidhi combines classical Ayurvedic training with modern science, psychology, and circadian health to create a nuanced and sustainable approach to well-being.

Nidhi serves as faculty at The Shakti School and teaches globally through courses, talks, retreats, and wellness programs. She has also created courses with Commune, and her work and insights have been featured in MindBodyGreen, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Allure, and other leading wellness and lifestyle publications. At the center of her work is a singular belief: the body, when given the right conditions, already knows how to heal.