Ayurveda Initiative For Global Health

Jayasree Alamuru is a talented artist whose passion for colors has been a part of her life from a very young age. Although she holds an engineering degree, she has always been drawn to the creative world of art. Her journey began with creating rangoli designs in her early childhood and has since branched into various mediums such as glass, acrylic, oil, and ceramic painting. Jayasree's artwork is heavily inspired by nature, and she uses her keen eye for detail to capture the beauty of the natural world in her paintings. Her work reflects a deep appreciation for the world around us, and she creates pieces that are both visually stunning and thought-provoking. Jayasree's use of different mediums allows her to experiment with different textures and techniques, resulting in a diverse portfolio of work that showcases her range and versatility as an artist. Her unique perspective and atte...

Dr Sng Bee Bee is a Lecturer in Research Methodology and Academic Writing Skills at local universities in Singapore. She holds a Doctorate in Education, specializing in Education Management from Leicester University, UK, and a Masters of Arts in English Studies from National University of Singapore.  Dr Sng's journey in art started as a hobby to de-stress from teaching, beginning with oil painting before discovering her passion for Chinese painting and calligraphy. For her, art is a space for self-reflection and a means of expressing her love for nature, as seen in the subject matter of her paintings. She has found that her art practice has taught her the importance of patience and perseverance, valuable qualities in her role as a teacher.  Dr Sng's paintings have been exhibited in several exhibitions, including seven held by National Parks during their festivals. Her latest exhibition was at the CDL Gallery in Botanic Gardens. In addition,...

Victor Wong is a renowned botanical artist based in Canada, known for his exceptional illustrations of climbing lianas of Southeast Asia.  With over 25 years of experience in the field, he has become an expert in depicting the unique features of these plants in stunning detail. His work can be found in collections such as Kebun Raya Bogor, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, and various wild national parks in Borneo and Vietnam.  His illustrations capture the beauty of these plants in their natural habitat, and he achieves this through a combination of travel trips to the jungles and a studio setting where he reconstructs dried specimens into intricate watercolour and pencil paintings. Victor Wong's dedication to his craft is evident in his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the essence of each plant through his artwork. His illustrations have been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, and he continues to inspi...

Jean Lee is an exceptional self-taught watercolor artist who discovered her passion for drawing and painting in her mid-fifties while juggling through the tasks of raising a family and a career as a certified chartered accountant.  Her unique style is characterized by its liveliness, expressiveness, and use of vibrant colors to capture the essence and spiritedness of natural subjects. She paints a wide range of subjects in a mostly realistic style, including pet portraits, wildlife, birds, florals, and landscapes, with occasional forays into botanical art and scenery painting. Jean's clients are spread across the world, from Australia to the Americas, and she has undertaken many successful commissioned works. Additionally, she shares her love for watercolor art by teaching from her home in Singapore. Her artistic skills are matched by her interest in nature, and she often grows vegetables and fruits around her...

by D.P. Agrawal Even in the West, it is now generally accepted that traditional techniques of Yoga and Pranayama do improve mental health. The effects of stress and depression on physical and mental health are far-reaching. Anxiety and depression have been found to aggravate the progression of serious diseases like cancer, HIV, asthma and cardiovascular ailments. Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the name of the science which deals with these problems. The Sudarshan Kriya and related breathing practices have been found to have remarkable therapeutic benefits. These simple, yet powerful, breathing practices have the advantage over many other forms of treatment because they are free from negative side-effects, are much cheaper, and are easy to learn and practice in daily life. These yogic practices are now focus of attention of India's top medical research institutes. In India both National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, and All India Institute of Med...