– Founding Director
Mission
How it all began
We launched our first retreats in 2013 at the Kaivalyadhama Yoga institute in India. This program was specifically designed for cancer participants.
Soon we realized that we had a ground-breaking formula and expanded the programs to include psychosomatic chronic diseases like cardiac problems, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression, psoriasis and others. Yoga for Health Institute now is working on spreading these programs to other countries.
Purpose
Our purpose at Yoga for Health Institute is to provide yoga-based healing programs to complement the current health care system. We do this through intensive programs, during which people connect to and experience their own healing power, resulting in improved quality of life. We work with individuals and with small groups.
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LOCATION
Toronto, Canada
Yoga for Health Institute, guided by traditional Yogic healing techniques, is a pioneer in holistic health-care. Scientific research has proven the effectiveness of Yoga therapy for individual improvement in psychosomatic chronic illnesses, by reducing stress, improving quality of life, and greater understanding of inner potential for healing. Our approach to treatment for modern health disorders begins with assessing the root causes for each individual and educating client about the tools available to help them change their own reality. Yoga for Health Institute strives to fill the gap in conventional health care, which often leaves individuals in a state of victimhood, isolation, fear, and depression in addition to possibly harmful side-effects resulting from prescribed drugs.
At the core of Yoga for Health Institute is our focus on empowering clients by teaching them yogic tools to take their mental and physical health into their own hands. We serve a wide range of individuals and groups who are seeking therapeutic healing. We are passionate about fostering sustainable transformation in our clients over 3 weeks as we work together to create a new lifestyle plan resulting in improved well-being and better quality of life.
The duration and intensity of our residential programs is the key to the client’s success in incorporating a change within themselves. Healing requires a complete lifestyle shift and at Yoga for Health Institute we create positive space and sufficient time for clients to observe old patterns, internalize new habits, and develop their own healthy future practices.
Our Team
Ved Valmiki Rampersadsingh
Ved is a facilitator of the Kundalini Mahayoga tradition, dedicated to helping others awaken spiritual consciousness and live in alignment with their soul’s purpose. Over the past several years, Ved has been sharing the ancient science of Kundalini and the subtle energy body in a way that is accessible to modern practitioners. His teachings blend classical yogic wisdom with grounded guidance for daily life. He is the author of Start Meditating Today and continues to guide programs that bridge the gap between spiritual depth and inner transformation.
Renee Rampersadsingh
Renee Rampersadsingh is a yoga instructor with over a decade of teaching experience and a lifelong personal practice. Having transitioned from the corporate world to wellness, she is the founder of Anugraha Yoga (2014) and passionate about fostering holistic well-being. Renee has participated in various yoga programmes through the Blue Star (Trinidad and Tobago) from 1993 to present, and been a volunteer at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (USA) in 2009. She is certified through the Yoga Alliance (USA), is an ambassador for Accessible Yoga, and is certified as a Yoga for All instructor. These trainings have allowed for greater understanding and ability to teach seniors, or those with disabilities or infirmities. Renee's focus is for all to have a safe physical practice while also accessing the mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga. She integrates her expertise and interests in palliative care and the therapeutic power of art; creating compassionate, supportive, and creative spaces for profound personal exploration.
Hanna Sridevi
Hanna Sridevi has over 8 years of experience teaching yoga professionally in global audiences having been trained in Canada and India. After seeing the incredible changes that come from a consistent yoga practice, she was inspired to complete her Master's in Yoga Therapy in India and now uses the knowledge of these ancient techniques to help individuals incorporate yoga for their betterment in every-day life. Her love of yoga was inspired by her family who practices avidly and she has been exposed to the inner workings of the ancient techniques since childhood and her involvement with Blue Star Yoga Ashram. She serves her life purpose through daily practice and sharing the journey with others willing to live the yogic way.