Awakened Sleep: An Ayurvedic Approach to Getting Deep Rest and Unlocking Optimal Health

Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar is one of the most prominent and academically accomplished Ayurvedic physicians in the United States. He is the director of Ayurvedic Healing, an integrative wellness clinic in Santa Cruz where he has successfully treated more than 50,000 clients. He is also the author of The Hot Belly Diet and Change Your Schedule, Change Your Life which has been translated into 13 languages and sold nearly 60,000 copies. As a leading voice in Ayurvedic medicine, Dr. Suhas is a sought-after speaker at Ayurvedic and wellness conferences both nationally and internationally. He is an Advisor and Consultant at Chopra Global and Chopra Foundation, which allows him to share the stage with some of the leading global experts in the field of Integrative Medicine.


Dr. Sheila Patel (MD) is the Chief Medical Advisor for the Chopra Foundation and a board-certified family physician. Dr. Sheila is certified as an instructor of Ayurveda, yoga, and meditation and served as Chief Medical Officer for Chopra Global for 13 years. She joined the Institute for Integrative Nutrition as a Medical Advisor where she continues to be a lead educator for the Chopra meditation and health certification programs. In addition, she serves as the clinical research director for the Chopra Foundation, volunteer faculty at UCSD School of Family Medicine and Public Health, and is a sought-after keynote speaker.