Public Speaking
Invited Talks
(Yoga Talks HERE)
“The Four Kinds of Karma: Theorizing the Mysteries of the Human Condition.” Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Feb 25, 2024.
“The Indian Epics and the Dharmic Double Helix,” Central University of Karnataka, Nov 30, 2023.
“Core Hindu Concepts.” Continuing Studies, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Nov 19, 2023.
“The Self-Employed Scholar: Thriving Beyond the Professoriate.” Department for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto, Mar 16, 2023.
“The Search for Soma.” Continuing Studies, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Feb 17, 2023.
“Yoga Rituals.” Rituals and Practices, University of Hawaii Jan 17, 2023
“Introducing the Indian Goddess.” RELS 203 Intro Hinduism, University of Toronto, Nov 21, 2022.
“Hinduism and Indian Astrology.” Continuing Studies, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Nov 2, 2022, 2022.
“The Spiritual Significance of Diwali.” McMaster University, Oct 24, 2022.
“Yoga Stories of Ancient India,” Colgate University, Oct 19, 2022.
“Karma and Rebirth”, Chapel House, Colgate University, Oct 19, 2022.
“The Greatness of the Goddess,” Women’s Studies, Colgate University, Oct 18, 2022.
“Vedic Wisdom on Mental Health.” Vishnu Mandir, Toronto, Oct 16, 2022.
“Karma and Rebirth.” Exploring Religions of the World, Road Scholar, Sept 19, 2022.
“Teaching Tales: Tapping the Power of Story.” Radical Teaching Conference, Embodied Philosophy, September 16, 2022.
“The Stories Behind the Poses.” RELS 210 Intro to Yoga and Meditation, Bethany College, September 8, 2022.
“Guru’s Grace: Insights from the Guru Gita.” Online Weekend School, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, September 4, 2022.
“Karma and Rebirth: Exploring Core Hindu Concepts.” Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, August 10, 2022.
“The Stories Behind the Poses.” Yoga Alliance CE, Jul 13, 2022.
“The Feminine Vision of the Devi Mahamtya” Continuing Studies, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, May 18, 2022.
“Ganesha, Grounding and Yogic Storytelling.” Embodied Philosophy, Feb 28, 2022.
“Yoga Stories: Telling Tales from India’s Storied Soil.” Continuing Studies, Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, Feb 27, 2022.
“India’s Epic and International Humanitarian Law.” Hinduism and Humanity Panel, Indian Canada Consortium, Feb 27, 2022
“The Syncretic Significance of Indian Spirituality: Reflections from working with Western Seekers.” Department of Religious Studies, Michigan State University, Nov 30, 2021.
“The Greatness of the Goddess.” Yoga Alliance; Oct 6, 2021.
“Why the Goddess cares about Climate Change.” Hindu Climate Action; Sept 30, 2021.
“Teaching the Hindu Tapestry.” RTM Nagpur University; Sept 15, 2021.
“Introducing Hinduism.” Road Scholar; Sept 13, 2021.
Panel Discussion: “Ganesha.” Beyond Belief; BBC Radio 4, Sept 6, 2021.
“Arjuna, Acyuta and the Strategic Structure of the Gita.” Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies; September 5, 2021.
A Panel Discussion: “What is Spiritual Activism?” Embodied Philosophy; July 14, 2021.
“Introduction to Hinduism.” Encounter World Religions Discovery Week, May 3, 2021.
“The Truth about Tantra.” Friends of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies; May 1, 2021.
“Introduction to Hinduism.” Exploring Religions of the World, Road Scholar; Apr 19, 2021.
“Core Hindu Concepts,” Exploring Religions of the World, Road Scholar, Mar 1, 2021.
“The Mahabharata and the Dharmic Double Helix: Epic Wisdom for Modern Life”. University of Delhi; Feb 26, 2021.
“Kali, Karma and Global Transformation.” Friends of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies; Dec 5, 2020.
“The Self-Employed Scholar: Tips Toward Academic Success.” University of Calgary; Nov 27, 2020.
“Tantra and The Hindu Goddess: Decoding the Devi Mahatmya.” Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies; Sept 19, 2020.
“The Three Wishes.” Encounter World Religions; Jul 6, 2020.
“Endless Song.” Sant Jordi Literary Festival, Apr 23, 2020.
“Karma, Rebirth, Free Will.” Centre Place; Mar 10, 2020.
“Introduction to Indian Religion.” Lifelong Learners Mississauga, Nov 25, 2019.
“The Endless Sari.” Woman Unmasked Art Exhibit, Toronto, Mar 4, 2018.
“The Entrepreneurial Journey.” LIFT Conference, San Diego. June 16, 2017.
“Hinduism and Interfaith.” Faith and Spirituality Centre, U. of Calgary, Apr 4, 2013.
“Seeing through Elephant Eyes.” Akhanda Yoga, Toronto, Aug 4, 2013.
“The Slaying of Demons.” American Institute of Indian Studies, Pune, Oct 27, 2012.
“Kartikeya’s Lament.” Akhanda Yoga; Aug 12, 2012.
“The Churning of the Ocean.” Sananda; Jun 24, 2012.
“Laksmi: Abundance Incarnate.” Sananda; Dec 22, 2011.
“Stories of the Sacred Feminine.” Wonderworks, Toronto, Dec 16, 2011.
“Uncovering the Unconscious.” Insite Yoga, Toronto, Dec 11, 2011.
“Demons of the Unconscious II.” 7th Chakra, Calgary, Dec 4, 2011.
“The Goddess and the Bible II.” Edgemont Bible Study, Calgary, Dec 3, 2011.
“The Goddess and The Demons.” Yoga Rituals, Lethbridge, Nov 26, 2011.
“The Goddess and the Bible I.” Edgemont Bible Study, Calgary, Nov 5, 2011.
“Demons of the Unconscious I.” 7th Chakra, Calgary, Oct 29, 2011.
“The Ferocious Feminine.” Centre for Women’s Studies in Education, OISE, University of Toronto, Oct 14, 2011.
“The Goddess and the Saboteur.” Yoga Rituals, Lethbridge, Oct 8, 2011.
“Tales of Power.” Keynote Address,Yoga Community Toronto; Aug 21, 2011.
“Healing Archetypes of the Sacred Feminine.” Spirituality and Healthcare Network; Jun 1, 2011.
“Gaṇeśa and the Goddess.” Sananda; Dec 29, 2010.
“The Fierce Feminine: Visions and Revisions from Ancient India.” Wonderworks; Nov 26, 2010.
“Divine Decapitation.” Renaissance Yoga and Ayurveda, Toronto, Sept 19, 2010.
“Living Purana.” Yoga Community Toronto; Aug 22, 2010.
“Storytelling and Yoga Philosophy.” Yoga Community Toronto; Aug 20, 2010.
“Durgā: Principle of Power and Protection.” Yoga Rituals, Lethbridge, June 7, 2010.
“India’s Feminine Divine.” Yoga Rituals, Lethbridge, May 3, 2010.
“Hinduism’s Great Goddess.” Yoga Plus, Toronto, Apr 18, 2010.
“Divine Engendering.” Sherbourne Health Centre; Toronto, Mar 31, 2010.
