Alakananda Ma: resume

Academic Papers: "Veterinary Ayurveda: Case histories of five cats" and "Cultural

Researched and made over 150 Rocky Mountain wildflower essences, gem elixirs and geographical essences

Clinic Director and Ayurvedic Practitioner, Alandi Ayurveda Clinic, a sliding scale clinic offering ayurveda, panchakarma and flower essence therapy in Boulder, Colorado

Co-Founder and Director, Alandi Ashram, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit church and school, which offers weekly and daily spiritual practices and gatherings as well as residential community experience

Alandi Ayurvedic Gurukula offers an extensive ayurveda program, of both theory and practice; and mentors apprentices in clinical studies.

Publications

Pilgrimage to the Mother: A Women's Journey to the Source of the Ganges.
1999. Boulder, Colorado: Prema Press

The Rainbow Bridge: Prophetic Encounters with the Mother's Path of Unity.
2004. Boulder, Colorado: Prema Press

From my Heart to Yours: Devotional Poetry of Alakananda Devi

2005. Boulder, Colorado: Prema Press

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Light on Ayurveda:

Summer Issue 2005, Vol. III, Issue 4

Bipolar Depression: Case Study

Fall Issue 2004, Vol. III, Issue 1

Case Study: Chronic Fatigue

Summer Issue 2004, Vol. II, Issue 4

Veterinary Ayurveda: Cat Case Study

Protocol Journal for Botanical Medicine: Specific Condition Reviews

1995: Ayurveda and Breast Cancer

1995: Ayurveda and Prostate Cancer

1996: Ayurveda and Affective Mood Disorder

1996: Ayurveda and Attention Deficit Disorder

1996: Ayurveda and Alzheimers

1995: Ayurveda and Ovarian Cysts

1995: Ayurveda and Uterine Fibroids

1996: Ayurveda and Tinnitus

Education

Medical/Ayurvedic

1988-present Ayurveda continuing education with Ayurvedic Institute and
Rocky Mountain Institute for Yoga and Ayurveda

1988-1994 Flower Essences and Gem Elixirs Independent Studies

1986-1988 Flower Essences Apprenticeship with Cynthia Kemp of Desert Alchemy

1980-1985 Ayurveda Independent Studies, India

1969-1976 Medical Doctor, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

St. Bartholemew's Hospital Medical College: London University, England

Spiritual Traditions

1978-1979 Novitiate at Holy Cross Cistercian Abbey, U.K.

1980-1985 Studies of Hinduism, yoga and meditation in India

1990-1994 Trained in Sufism with Lex Hixon (Sheikh Nur al Jerrahi)

1995-1998 Jewish Studies with Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi through
Naropa University Continuing Education.

1995-present Tibetan Buddhist Study through Boulder Shambhala Center

Talk Topics Currently Offered on Lecture Tours

The Mother's Awakening in the Age of Aquarius. What is the dawning Age of Aquarius and how does this relate to the Mother?

Who is Lakshmi? Understanding Money and Abundance. How can we see money as an aspect of the mother? How will we relate to money in the Age of Aquarius?

The Emerging Feminine—for Men and Women. What are the qualities that characterize the coming age of the awakening feminine? How can we cultivate the heart of compassion in our high tech world?

Mysteries of the Human Heart. What does it mean to be gifted with the human heart? What are we really doing on this earth?

Relationships in the New Paradigm. How will our relationships look in the Age of Aquarius? How can we cultivate this quality in our present relationships?

What is Love? There are many levels of meaning to the word Love. Can we express and experience Love in its highest dimension?

Earth in Crisis: Meeting the Challenge. Is there an unfolding spirituality that offers hope for the current ecological crisis?

Spiritual Guidance in Egalitarian Times. How has the spiritual teacher expressed during the last two thousand years? What is the new face of the spiritual guide in the emerging paradigm?

Beyond Feminism: The Spiritual Mission of Women. Once confined to children and kitchen, women today express their gifts in the world of action. What is the spiritual mission of women in the age of the Mother's awakening? For women and all who love them!

War No More: Healing the Male Wound. When the warrior distorts into the techno-killer, can the Mother of Compassion manifest? How can the unique gifts of men be freed to serve the Mother's awakening? For men and all who love them!

Sexuality and Spirituality. For the last two thousand years, sexuality and spirituality were seen as opposing forces. What is the place of our sexuality within our spiritual path? A talk relevant for Lovers—of all varieties of sexual orientation.

Spirituality and Your Work Life. In the age of monasticism, spirituality and worldly life were seen as incompatible. Today, most mystics and seekers must work in an environment alien to their values. How can we bring our work day to the path?

Animal Companions: An Interspecies Spiritual Journey. According to ancient teachings, your cat, your dog, horse, or turtle offers you unique spiritual gifts. Beyond the dominator paradigm or narrowly humano-centric view, what is the role of our animal friends?

Nourishing Life: Food and Spirituality. Food is our most basic need. In a time of anorexic supermodels and super-sized fast food, how can we reconnect to the sacredness of genuine nourishment?

Mending the World: Spirituality and Activism. Can we pursue inner peace and act in the world? Can we fight for a cause yet be free from enmity? In critical times, can we find a path of engagement with heart?

Where Did This World Come From and Where Is It Going? Scientists and evangelicals debate evolution and creationism. Ancient mystical teachings find room for both and more.