Special Presenter Biographies

Short Presenter Bios

Vladan Mijatovic Zivojnov is an author, photojournalist, and student of Eastern movement and meditation traditions. Having traveled extensively throughout Nepal, India, and the Himalayas, Vladan has spent decades documenting and practicing traditional meditative disciplines, sacred sound, and somatic movement. His workshops bring a compassionate, accessible approach to integrating ancient movement practices into daily life and body awareness.

Dr. Anju Satheesh, based in Kerala, India, is an Ayurvedic Doctor specializing in women's health and improving metabolic qualities. With remedies of self-care, nutrition, and herbal infusions, restorative movement, she consults with clients in Prackriti analysis, understanding the constitution of individual patients' nature, and consists of the tridoshas (vata, pitta, and kapha).