“Radiance from Within” – with Evangeline, and Irina; PK Training – You Can Still SIGN-UP! – your SV Ayurveda Newsletter Sept 10, 2026, #35, Vol 16

In this newsletter, we feature more “divine shakti-s” – as Vaidya loved to call them! Women who are spiritually and dharmically empowered and carry on the SVAyurveda tradition to spread bliss and balance in their communities.

Meet Evangeline. And Irina. And Corinna: her in-depth SVA PK course is still open for enrollment!

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“Radiance from Within!”

through

SVA Marma:

A Lakeside Weekend

with

Evangeline Mangune

Lakeside Inn, Orillia, Lake Simcoe

August 29 & 30, 2026

“I Can See the Difference!”

That is the message I received from one of the participants the day after our Radiance From

Within retreat this past weekend. It made me smile too:

“I can’t believe to see my face this morning! I can see the difference! Can’t help but smile.” ~ Ruth

Over the weekend, a small group of us gathered on the shores of Lake Simcoe – Canada – to explore

holistic beauty through the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA) lens, certainly not leaving out how to

cultivate inner beauty for lasting results with a good diet, sleep and steady routine.

The plan was to do practices I learned directly from Vaidya Mishra – Transdermal Marma System™,

and Samadhi Marma. After taking these courses, I had immediately incorporated them into my massage therapy practice, as well as all services I still offer to this day.

What I wanted to ensure during our retreat, was enough personal practice time. We prepared body and

mind prior to delving into marma points: gentle movement and restorative pranayama to help create the conditions to receive the knowledge and practices of SVA. Participants were immediately taken with the knowledge of SVA- particularly the youngest of the group, a 12 year old girl who came with her mother! How

lucky she is, I thought, at a tender age of 12, discovering SVA! She was taking notes, asking many questions such as “Can you spell those words again- the parts of prana?”

This weekend brought me back to where my Ayurvedic journey began… Twenty-two years ago I met Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an Ayurvedic doctor who came from a very long line of Ayurvedic healers who treated the royalty in India, known for their specialty in dermatology. A friend emailed me saying Vaidya Mishra would be coming to Sarnia, Ontario – and add: “he is the “real deal.” And said he would be teaching Ayurvedic pulse assessment for the first time in Canada! I went to the course and brought my then 6 year old daughter, Evergreen.

Over the next few years, Vaidya would return to Canada, and I would take any opportunity I could to study with him – next level marma, home panchakarma, hair course. I had the good fortune to organize and help out at courses and events he was a presenting at. On top of that he would see patients, lined up for him by eager practitioners, such as myself. Vaidya was tireless! And he was very generous with his knowledge too. He had a way of shaping complex teachings so that we could understand them without losing their depth- a depth I found no textbook could emulate.

Some of the Ayurvedic books I would read were amazing, but just felt lifeless to me. His teachings opened my eyes to a much deeper understanding of health and the healing process, and to the profound relationship between the nervous system, digestion, liver, gut, mind, skin, circulation, vitality, ojas, prana. Every time I was learning from Vaidya, I could connect a few more dots.

And I still do, though he is no longer with us in body.

The heart and mind need healing and Vaidya knew our world so desperately needed this, which is

why he created practices and formulations to care for heart and mind. We practiced them this past

weekend. One of the formulations we used is called Blissful Awakening Facial mist. I still feel the bliss

effect today, a day after- spraying it the suggested 3x a day, which many of the participants had

done also, and remarked on its beautiful fragrance.

Good vibes stay with you…

With our lakeside weekend, good vibes certainly flowed – non-stop for 2 days! We practiced

Samadhi Marma on Sunday applying Prana Flow, Brahmi, Arjuna and Tulsi roll-ons on specific

marma points. Saturday was Transdermal Marma System, with face and eye marma points, and

discovering Ayurvedic face massage. I had shared with them how ALA cream can be used as a

preventative measure, which I do personally daily, around the eyes and the back of the neck, as I

had learned from Dr Marianne Teitelbaum – to keep my eyes healthy, and help prevent cataracts. Even my eye doctor is surprised how my eyes are doing well for someone my age!

Some were surprised that face cream could be formulated as water-based with Lalita’s Age Defying Cream, and lipid-base with Lalita’s FaceLift. They were all unanimous on how much they loved the Facial Oil though!

It has been a gift to carry these teachings with me, and now share some of them in group settings.

Vaidya’s teachings have left a profound imprint in me and continue to shape the way I live, care for

my family, and clients.

As parting words to all the participants I gave a reminder to never forget their eternal light

– the “gem” as Vaidya Mishra called it, and the power of their mind- learning (dhi), memory (dhritti)

and recall (smriti), and how chanting the prana mantra with each marma point connects them with

their light, keeping their heart open, bright and radiant.

This is another message a participant emailed me after the course, just today:

“Thank-you for a lovely Radiant Ayurvedic experience ✨ 💖 It was a much needed self-care

getaway, I was truly inspired and enjoyed learning new beauty techniques and understanding the

Ayurveda concept and the connection between mind, body, spirit!🙏 Most of all, being

surrounded by positive energy and like-minded souls, made me feel I was in a safe place!🫶 I had

always been interested in Ayurveda and considered pursuing for my health journey so am glad I

had the opportunity to join your retreat and i look forward to future events and learning more!”

~ Julie

Ahhh..what a blissful message!

Thank you,

Evangeline Mangune (BA, RMT, E-RYT)

HeartLotusHealth.com

(647)883-5023

Can’t Travel to Canada But Really Want to Experience SVA Marma?

Meet Irina Petrova!

Irina migrated to the USA from the Ukraine in the mid 1980s. She left behind a beautiful childhood and home nestled in a quiet orchard with berry bushes and countless patches of fresh fruits and vegetables, surrounded by green forests, clean rivers, and endless fields and meadows of wild grass and flowers. In this pristine environment, she developed a great love for Nature’s restorative powers.

Trained as a classical musician from a young age, her love for beauty, aesthetics, and the healing power of Nature and plants found deeper fulfillment through Ayurveda. Before embarking upon her ayurvedic journey full-time, Irina taught classical piano and ran a successful real estate career. She holds a Master’s degree in Ayurveda from MUM (Fairfield, Iowa) 2001. In addition, she has studied SV Ayurveda with Vaidya Ramakant Mishra. She also recently completed an advanced cosmetology course at the Santa Barbara Cosmetology Academy in 2017 and is now a fully licensed aesthetician. She is certified in Vaidya Mishra’s Blissful Beauty Marma Facial System, as well as advanced SVA Marma protocols. Irina is also trained in Usui / Holy Fire III Reiki Ryoho, with a certification for First and Second Degree Reiki, a healing energy modality that can add immense value to any skin care or wellness sessions, in person or remote.

… REGISTRATION STILL OPEN …

SVA PANCHAKARMA TRAINING

For more than 30 years, Corinna Maharani has practiced and taught Ayurvedic bodywork and Panchakarma. A longtime practitioner and student of Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda (SVA), she had the great privilege of studying with the late Vaidya R.K. Mishra, whose wisdom and compassionate approach to Ayurveda remain a profound inspiration in her life and work.

Through the Maharani Academy, Corinna offers her own comprehensive training in Ayurvedic Sacred Bodywork™ and Panchakarma, bringing decades of clinical experience into a practical, hands-on approach.

Students explore Abhyanga, Marma Therapy, Shirodhara, Swedana, localized Bastis, Nasya, Picchu, sense therapies, and supportive Panchakarma practices, with particular attention to gentle, individualized care.

Designed for Ayurvedic practitioners, bodyworkers, massage therapists, wellness professionals, and dedicated students, the hybrid program begins with 12 weeks of live online study, followed by the opportunity to continue into hands-on clinical training.

A training in the art of therapeutic touch—and in carrying the wisdom of Ayurveda forward.  A beautiful opportunity to deepen your knowledge and to bring these timeless healing practices into your life and professional healing practice. Cohort JUST started, September 5th, so you can still join us. Learn more and sign up here: HERE

A New Book by

Dr Teitelbaum –

For and About

Babies & Mommies !

A very central topic in these turbulent times – what Ayurveda teachers us from Preconception to Adolescence! Place a pre-order on Amazon now for teh digital or physical copy: book will be available for purchase on January 5, 2027.

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