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Vegan-Vegetarian Kitchen

FREE Global Online Session 

Sunday 21st April 2024

U.S.A 9 am ET

U.K 2 pm BST

East Africa 4 pm 

Mauritius  5 pm

India 6.30 pm 

Hong Kong  9 pm 

(All times are in BST (British Summer Time))

Seema Bhatia

(Kenya)

2.00 pm

Introduction Host

Seema Bhatia 

Producer

Seema was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. Her culinary interests developed at an early age founded on a family food business. Extensive travels in Africa, India and South East Asia have allowed her to follow her culinary passion and grow her knowledge on the effects of food on the mind and body. Using secret skills handed down from grandmother to granddaughter with the belief that you are what you eat she draws from the ancient practices of Ayurveda and Mayan wisdom, curating healing spice blends, immunity enhancing yogic teas, self care prescriptions and other wellbeing foods. Ones thought process and method breathing  can positively or negatively impact ones mental and physical health. Seema is a qualified Breath, Water & Sound teacher with The Art of Living.
Her intertwine of diet, breath work, meditation and self care prescriptions nourish the mind, body and soul and put one on a journey of greater wellbeing allowing one to live their  life to the fullest. Seema has successfully shared her skills and knowledge with corporates and individuals over many years in Hong Kong and Singapore and is now based in Oxford.
Seema  is passionate about  music and dance and she enjoys producing and hosting kitchen episodes.

Dr Amrita Sharma

(India)

Dr Amrita Sharma

Anchor

 

Dr Amrita Sharma did her Bachelors in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS)and MD (Ayurvedic Materia Medica). Her interest in studies took her back to explore more on alternative medicine, acupuncture, Alternative therapies, naturopathy, and courses on food and nutrition. 
 She is registered with Yoga Alliance for e-500 hrs and YACEP. She has trained thousands of students from over 20 countries. 
Dr Sharma has presented paper and moderated numerous national and international conferences. Through her radio talks and podcasts she has shared her experiences, wellbeing tips and lifestyle leads in day to day life through yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic health care. 
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Vaishali Acharya

(UK)

Vaishali Acharya

Host

Vaishali is a seasoned makeup artist; she’s a multifaceted professional with a passion for holistic wellness. With a degree in prosthetic makeup from Hollywood, USA, and over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Vaishali has mastered the art of transformation. Her recent pursuit of a master’s degree in Makeup Hair-design Futures from Solent University, Southampton, UK, demonstrates her commitment to continuous growth and innovation. Beyond makeup, Vaishali is a mindfulness coach, chakra healer, and master meditator since 2006. Drawing from her extensive experience, she has developed customized programs for stress management and overcoming life’s obstacles with positivity. As a certified fitness trainer and nutritionist, Vaishali emphasizes strength training, understanding female hormones, and building agility, endurance, and stamina. Vaishali’s holistic approach to healing encompasses mind, body, and soul, making her a sought-after professional in both the beauty and wellness industries. With her expertise, clients not only look their best but also feel empowered to live their healthiest, most balanced lives.

www.blushmakeup.me

Alisha Jain

(India)

2.15 pm

Alisha Jain

Sensational Strawberry Chia & Coconut breakfast bowl

Growing up with a passion for cooking and creating recipes since she was a little girl, Alisha was born and brought up in New Delhi, India and lived in London, England for 8 years of her young adult life. At 24 years old she is now a Psychology master’s graduate and passionate about wellbeing both mentally and physically. For the last 3 years she has dived into holistic cooking and promotes healthy living through her recipes without compromising on taste. 
Alisha has also learned about the healing benefits of plants and nature and has incorporated naturopathic and Ayurvedic teachings into her recipes which keeps her healthy through clean and conscious eating. After moving back to India, she has incorporated alkaline eating, fasting and mindfulness into her lifestyle and shares her knowledge with others because of how it has helped her cure her own illnesses over the years. 
She has also started a brand new venture, offering fully comprehensive wellness programs in the Himalayas, known as Windsong Wellness Retreat. Alisha believes that a life of quality is something everyone deserves to have.
LINK TO RETREAT
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3.00 pm

Vaishali and Amrita 

Blending Aphrodisiac

with Beauty

Chef D – Daksha

(UK)

3.45 pm

Chef D – Daksha Parekh

Phenomenal Probiotic rich fermented Millet elixir

Daksha Parekh, aka Chef D, is a British-born foodie.  Fuelled with passion and dedication for creating delicious Vegetarian cuisine… grew from strength to strength with a Catering Company, Snack shops, and Restaurants. A self-made Businesswoman and a self-taught Specialist Vegan/Vegetarian Chef.
A pioneer in bringing excellence in catering and cooking for hundreds of thousands of guests at events and restaurant diners to destination weddings since 1995’
Chef D’s new Journey…   Educator, Chef Trainer, Business Consultant, Mentor, and her most passionate new Journey, her mission to promote and teach ‘The Art of Correct Healthy Cooking’
After losing a loved one to cancer, Chef D realised that there is more to food than we think we know and dived into the world of nutrition and Ayurvedic teachings. Chef D, brings her collective expertise to all who want to heal and prevent lifestyle diseases, with cooking classes, workshops, talks, demos, videos, seminars, and now talks at global events.
Finalist Best Veg Chef & Restaurant in MFDH Awards 2018 & 2019  |  A Veggie Virtuoso –  by Express & Star
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Summary and Panel Discussions

Sharron Rose

(U.S.A)

 

5.00 pm

Host 

Sharron Rose

Sharron Rose, M.A. Ed., president of Sacred Mysteries Productions, is a filmmaker, choreographer, composer, author and teacher. As a scholar in world dance, music and religion, her training and research includes ballet, modern dance, Kathak, Middle Eastern, Flamenco and African dance. She is also known for her unique reconstruction of the dance, music and ritual of Ancient Egypt. She has received grants and awards for her work including a Fulbright Senior Research Fellowship to conduct extensive research into the art, culture and spiritual traditions of North India where she became the first American disciple of Kathak Queen Sitara Devi.

Sharron loves cooking and entertaining guests at home regularly. She will sharing her tips and a recipe too.

www.quantumqimovie.com

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6.00pm

Chef Seema 

African Coconut Plantains 

THANK YOU 

 

Technical Director –  Nishit Kotak 

Organ Episode Producer – Rtn Lal Goel

Resident Beauty Expert – Vaishali Acharya

Kitchen Episode Producer – Seema Bhatia

Health Episode Producer – Dr Rajeev Gupta 

Ayurveda Episode Producer – Prof Ish Sharma

Dance Episode Producer/Anchor  – Dr Honey Kalaria

Kitchen Episodes Producer/Host – Seema Bhatia 

Mauritius Coordinator/Host – Saivani Samboo

U.S.A Coordinator/Host – Sharron Rose

Media Team – Kesh Morjaria 

Creative Director – Sarita Menon

Host Team – Seema Bhatia, Dr Amrita Sharma,

Vaishali Acharya and Sharron Rose 

Back Up Team –  Dr Lalit Sodha, Dr Sheila Dobee,                   Dr Milen Shah, Dr Wai Ching Lee, Shivali Ruparelia,        Mala Naicker, Ravi & Sushma Bhanot,    Riddhi Vyas,       Kiran Robinson,  Mina Khagram, Vaishali Acharya               and Shivani Vithlani.

Facilitator Team – Various

Channel Partners – Hindu Forum of Europe, MentalHealth_Connect, Hindu Matters in Britain, , Sanskruti, Simran Ahuja Official, Diwali in London,        Sarita Sabrawal Official, Gyan, SAHA, Sacred Mysteries and many more

Special Thanks : Strategic Web Success and www.inndus.co.uk

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