Back to the Source: Adventures in personal growth and inner transformation

A tribute to the world renowned master Ayurvedic physician, Vaidya R K Mishra, who was born into a 5000-year-old family tradition of Ayurvedic doctors dating back to the time of Lord Krishna. His in-depth theoretical knowledge of this ancient science was accompanied by unparalleled compassionate and practical healing skills.

The story of how yoga and meditation became so widely accepted in the US dates back to 125 years. Phil Goldberg who chronicled the impact of India's spiritual teachings, in his best selling book, American Veda, discusses the core milestones that brought Vedic teachings to its current prominence in the West.

A cutting-edge public middle school in Freeport, NY has integrated yogic breathing techniques into their curriculum to help students and faculty enhance social-emotional learning, boost grades, curb disciplinary problems with remarkable results.

A founder and leader of the fast growing global Conscious Capitalism movement, Raj Sisodia shares a new and a novel way to approach business in the 21st century. He's joined by Sharleen Ernster, founder of Hot as Hell and Erik Oberholtzer, founder of Tender Greens to discuss the benefits that can be derived when organizations put people first and are truly committed to the greater good.

During a successful career as the chief revenue officer for the Florida Panthers, Eric Kussin's mental health took a rapid decline that led to numerous visits to psychiatrists and even Electroconvulsive therapy, which left him almost permanently in bed with severe cognitive deficits. Eric finally had a remarkable recovery after seeing an integrative pyschotherapist who recommended he enroll in a breathing meditation workshop. 

Ghee or clarified butter is referred to as the 'golden nectar' because of its potent gut nourishing and health promoting properties. This healthy fat can even be helpful for patients with high cholesterol. Sandeep Agarwal, whose family has been making and selling ghee for 5 generations, founded Pure Indian Foods to preserve his family's tradition of producing this ancient food. Learn about the art of making ghee, its numerous health benefits and how to best integrate it into the western diet.

Three lives beset by crime, addiction and obesity are transformed into lives of purpose and meaning. Vytas Baskauskas, Amy Lee McMohan and Tom Duffy share how the ancient healing practices of Yoga and Meditation helped them overcome their addictive and self-sabotaging behavior patterns and adopt a life dedicated to helping and serving others.

Thousands of years before modern medicine, the sages of ancient India developed Ayurveda, one of the world's oldest healing systems. Dr. Marc Halpern, president of the California College for Ayurveda and Dr. Smita Naram, a renowned Ayurvedic physician share how you can understand your unique body type, specific dietary and lifestyle needs and a simple detoxification diet that can be cleansing and nourishing for everyone. 

Best selling authors Mike and Robin Maestro are leading experts on Vastu, the science of environmental harmony and well being. They share their insights about the magnetic forces of nature, its impact on our mind and body and their personal encounter with Vastu and the art of letting go.

Iraq war veteran Tom Voss and director Michael Collins speak about the documentary Almost Sunrise which features Tom and his friend Anthony walking 2700 miles across the US as a way to heal combat experiences that haunt them in a civil life. Along the way they raise awareness of the phenomenon of moral injury and the solace they find through Meditation.