Lilavati began her life-long journey into the world of natural health in the mid seventies, while still in her teens. Inspired by nature’s vast wisdom, and a deep desire to know health through this wisdom, she began to pursue education in the field of the ancient healing arts. Thus, began a romance with herbs, oils, massage, Yoga, and Eastern Philosophy.

In 1981, as her Yoga practice ignited, Lilavati became a licensed aesthetician, beginning her career as a much sought after skin care and body therapist in spas in Philadelphia and New Jersey. In 1982, She moved to Europe and continued her education receiving international certification (ITEC) in massage and body therapy.

Her thirst for knowledge led her to study with Aromatherapists Eve Taylor and Anne Roebuck. Taylor, founder of the Institute of Clinical Aromatherapy, is regarded as the pioneer of modern aromatherapy by skin care therapists worldwide. Roebuck is a renowned aromatherapy author, teacher and foremost authority in the field of aromatherapy.

With Taylor and Roebuck’s guidance, Lilavati immersed herself in the world of Aromatherapy, essential oils, herbs and plants, and began mixing her own oils. She went on to receive two separate certifications in reflexology while pursuing her interest in Shiatsu and macrobiotics. In 1988, she received certification in Chi Kung body therapy under the tutelage of Dr. Ephraim Lansky.

Branching Out

In 1991, after the birth of her son Trevor, Lilavati branched out on her own and created Aestheticare, a skin and body therapy center. She was able to expand her knowledge into the world of independent therapies, awakening and arousing her inspiration to know health on a holistic level, a level beyond “skin deep.”

She received certification in Carpal Tunnel Massage and La Stone Therapy, and began studying the ancient arts of Aikido and Karate. These mind/body practices aroused a deeper interest in her Yoga practice

In 1997, after a trip into the mountains of Colorado to study Chakra Longevity teachings with Robin Murphy, Lilavati’s professional, personal and spiritual life shifted dramatically. She realized that wellness and vibrancy cannot be fragmented. To access a deep state of true health, she realized the need to address the whole being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

She began making pilgrimages to Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health to widen her knowledge in chakra therapy, becoming immersed in the ancient Tantric teachings of Yoga.

When the Student is Ready,
the Teacher will Appear

In 1999, Lilavati had the divine privilege of meeting her precious teacher and guide,
Parvathi Nanda Nath Saraswati (Kirin Mishra) - a blessed being, a Yogini in the highest realm, and lineage holder of ancient Tantric practice. Though Lilavati’s relationship with Parvathi, her awareness was awakened into a consciousness she had never experienced. Lilavati was accepted into Parvathi’s Saraswati River Yoga Teacher Training apprenticeship, and soon realized that after twenty years of work and study in the healing arts, her journey was newly beginning.

In April 2000, Lilavati opened Sivam Yoga. She continues her Tantric Sadhana Studies with Parvathi, having received her Lilavati initiation in 2005, and Yogini Breath initiation in spring 2006.

As she delved deeper into the wisdom of Tantra, Lilavati immersed herself in the teachings of Ayurveda, the Ancient Science of Health and Longevity. She returned to Kripalu to study with Hilary Garavaltis, and to California to study with Melanie and Robert Sachs. In Albuquerque, New Mexico, she received certification in Pancha Karma with Dr. Vasant Lad. In 2006, Lilavati traveled to the Motherland – India – studying at the International Academy of Ayurved, deepening her immersion in the wisdom of Ayurvedic Herbology, cooking, and asana.

Later that year she enhanced and deepened her ayurvedic asana training with Mukunda Stiles, who has recently published a book On Ayurvedic Asana. yogatherapycenter

In Jan 2008 Lilavati had the opportunity to immerse herself in the wisdom of Tantra, Ayurveda and Yoga at the Sivananda Ashram in Nassau Bahamas with masters David Frawely - Vamadeva Shastra and Shambhavi Chopra

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Lilavati received her Ayurvedic Asana certification through the California College of Ayurveda and Sivananda Ashram under the very auspicious guidance Of Dr. Mark Halpern ayurvedacollege

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A life student of Ayurveda, Lilavati is immersed in daily study and practice, continuously invoking the wisdom of this ancient science and art. Her commitment to her family, students, and clients inspires Lilavati to seek truth and guidance from Nature, the source of healing, assisting in the manifestation and empowerment of peace, health, beauty.

OM Satyam, Sivam, Sundaram
Truth is Auspiciousness Auspiciousness is Beauty

God is Truth.
Where Beauty is seen,
God is Experienced

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