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"There have been a lot of transitions in my life lately and all of Michael's direction and advice has been spot on and helps ease stress. I get readings when I'm facing uncertainty in my life and want direction. I find it easier to be at ease in the middle of these transitions when I can look ahead and see a bigger picture of where I'm headed, rather than feeling like I'm moving ahead blindly." BB, Teacher and Nonprofit Employee.
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Work
Since 2009, I have had the honor of advising clients and their families internationally. My clients are diverse ~ chefs and CEOs, yoga teachers and acupuncturists, new parents and their newborns, software engineers and nonprofit directors, college students and retirees, actors and artists, and psychotherapists and other astrologers. What they share in common is an interest in objective counsel, reliable insight, and strategy in their lives.
My work extends into teaching and tutoring. Jyotiṣh students are oft yogis and ayurvedis interested in expanding their knowledge. I serve as guest faculty in Āyurveda and Yoga Therapy Programs in several programs, where I teach Jyotiṣh, Sanskrit, Hand Analysis, Vedānta and the Doctrine of Karma.
My work extends into teaching and tutoring. Jyotiṣh students are oft yogis and ayurvedis interested in expanding their knowledge. I serve as guest faculty in Āyurveda and Yoga Therapy Programs in several programs, where I teach Jyotiṣh, Sanskrit, Hand Analysis, Vedānta and the Doctrine of Karma.
Background
My induction into Vedic wisdom was, like many, with yoga. This led to a decade immersion in traditional Buddhist meditation, exploration of the teachings of saints and sages, and study and recitations of ancient Pāli texts. The next decade was a full time immersion into Jyotiṣh studies with my generous teachers. It began in India, pouring over constellations, calculations and chai with strict and humorous teacher, Col. Pūri on the banks of the Ganges river. Soon after, I had the blessing of five years intensive full-time direct study, tutelage and mentoring with the renowned Jyotiṣhi {who is known as the astrologer to astrologers} Hart de Fouw. Studies with Hart in the patterns of existence included Jyotiṣha {Vedic Astrology}, Hasta {Vedic Hand Analysis}, Vāstu {Vedic Design} and Sanskrit. My work continues to be inspired and supported by ongoing research and exploration with a dear friend and mentor Steven Highburger. I have been blessed to immerse in the profound and practical teachings of Vedānta in the traditional Gurūkula setting with teachers Pūjya Swāmi Dayānanda Saraswatī and Swāmi Tattvavidānanda.
Life
Life itself has been a profound teacher, including growing a family with my wife of 18 years, Yoga educator Kāya Mindlin. To witness my own life as well as that of my loved ones and of clients through the lens of Vedic principles is an undeniable boon of insight, compassion and understanding.
I bow to Vedic wisdom, its countless teachers over time immemorial, and its capacity to provide personal and universal perspectives that empower relationships, enhance work, expand home life and illumine inner life.
I bow to Vedic wisdom, its countless teachers over time immemorial, and its capacity to provide personal and universal perspectives that empower relationships, enhance work, expand home life and illumine inner life.