Olga Louchakova

Olga Louchakova CV 10/13/2003


OLGA LOUCHAKOVA, M.D., Ph.D.

Soc. Sec. # 089-80-8283

33 Knoll Rd.,

San Anselmo, CA 94960

Tel: (415)453-6325

E-mail: hridayam@prodigy.net

Date of birth: September 23, 1957

Date of coming to U.S.: February, 1992

EDUCATION
Advanced Degrees:
1989 Ph.D., Neuroimmunology, USSR Academy of Medical Science, Russia
1980 M.D., Pediatrics, St. Petersburg Pediatric Medical Institute, Russia
Professional Certifications:

1992 Group and Individual Breathwork, Life Works International, England

Rebirthing, Rebirthing and Transformational Studies Institute, Florida

1991 Psychotherapy, Bechterev Psychoneurological Institute, St. Petersburg, Russia

1991 Vertebroneurology and Chiropractic, Institute of Professional Advancement of Physicians, USSR Ministry of Public Health, St. Petersburg, Russia

1982 Hematology, St. Petersburg Institute of Hematology, Russia

Ordinations:
Integrative Spiritual Guidance with the focus on Kundalini Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Hesychasm at V. Antonov School of Psychophysical Self-Regulation, Russia
1998 Minister of Mind-Body Healing, Association of the Whole Person, U.S.



special training IN CONTEMPLATIVE AND PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITIONS

Hesychasm and Prayer of the Heart

Personal study with Fr. L. Vodolazski, Tver, Moscow Patriarchy district (1987-1991), also in Puchtizki monastery, Estonia (1999).
Historical research in Cicily, Turkey, Romania (2001-2003)

Husserl and Phenomenology (2001-2003)

Personal study with B. Giorgi, Ph.D. and A. Giorgi, Ph.D.

Islam and Sufism (1999-current)

Personal study with Metin Bobaroglu, Bektashi Sufi order and Anatolian Enlightenment Foundation, Istanbul (1999-2003)
Illuminationist philosophy of Surawhardi - personal study with Dr.Haghi, M.D., Ph.D., Harvard Center of World religions, disciple of S.H.Nasr
Murid (formal disciple) at the Jerrahi Sufi order, Bay Area
Personal study with Mehmet Selim OZIC Effendi, Malamatia Sufism, Istanbul
Ibn-Arabi studies, with Beshara Foundation, and the circle of Sam Goldberger, Ph.D., Bay Area

Hinduism: Kundalini Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Shakta Vedanta (1986-current)
Personal study with Sri Ranjit Maharaj, acknowledged successor in the Inchgiri Natha lineage, Maharastra, India (1996-2000)
Study with Swami Dayananda Saraswati, Arsha Vidya Gurukulum Institute of Vedanta and Sanskrit, Shankara's lineage (1994-present)
Advanced Kundalini Yoga training with Swami Chandrasekharanand, Vidya guru in Kundalini yoga lineage from Rishikesh (1996)
Contemporary Vedanta studies with H.W. Poonjaji (1992-1997)

Buddhism (1992-1994)
Vipassana, Goenka's tradition, Shelburn Falls, MA;
Mahayana/Dzogchen training with Sogyal Rinpoche, Rigpa Foundation, Bay Area

Shamanism (1993)
J. Stevens and L. Sedletsky-Stevens, Pivotal Resources Inc., Santa-Fe

Gurdjieff system, Slavic mysticism, movement systems, ice -water bathing - various teachers and spiritual school, Eastern Europe and Russia.


RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
In transpersonal psychology and humanities– research in psychospiritual personality development, depth structures of self-consciousness. Phenomenological and hemeneutic methods in psychology. Cultural theory and practice development. Meditation and prayer research. Psychosomatic mechanisms in behaviour. Yoga, Shakta-Vedanta, Advaita Vedanta and Hesychasm as systems of human development.

Research outcomes: innovative programs for academic and public education, 5 articles published, book chapter in progress and book proposal submitted, Hridayam® trademark registered in a novel methodology of guidance of psychospiritual growth (Hridayam® Coaching of the Kundalini Process of Spiritual Awakening). Research project (2003) submitted to Stanford Humanities Center: Prayer of the Heart as an Essential Activity of the Self: A cross-disciplinary enquiry into the cultural-historical modes of spiritual practice.
In neuroscience – conducted research in molecular and functional mechanisms of glia-neuron relationship in normal brain, normal sleep cycle, sleep disorders and in clinical conditions such as schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue etc. Developed new methods in neurocognitive experiment, animal modeling, and immunoassays.

Research outcomes – 36 articles published in major journals in Russia and Europe, 1 book chapter co-authored, 3 patents in biotechnology registered in Russia. Interdisiplinary research project submitted (2003) to the American Association of the Advancement of the Science for the collaborative three-way research with the Laboratory of the Higher Nervous Activity, Pavlov Institute in Russia, and the St. Petersburg Department of philosophy in the Russian Academy of Science: Functional Rearrangements in the Human Brain During the Structured and Registered Exploration of Self-Consciousness: A Culture-Sensitive Study.

In social and action research – cultural and social studies in Russia and U.S. for cross-cultural construction of educational alternative programs and institutions. Research in human transformation in conditions of cultural change, and study of cultural healing systems.

Research outcomes: 2 educational religious non-profit organizations incorporated in Russia and United States; development of dialog methods and conducting seminars and trainings.

5 articles published in popular journals in Russia and U.S.


TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Academic Teaching:
1993 – present Residential Ph.D., M.A. and on-line Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology program courses in spiritual emergence, psychology of meditation, contemplative psychology, psychology of spiritual awakening, human development, spiritual practice, cultural psychology, phenomenological psychology, qualitative research, comparative mysticism (Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA, UC Berkeley Extension).

1994 – present Residential M.A. program courses in consciousness studies and history of comparative religions such as Gurdjieff’s system, Advaita Vedanta, Kundalini Yoga, Christian Mysticism (John F Kennedy University, Orinda, CA).
1999 – 2002 M.Div. program courses on tradition of Kundalini Yoga ( StarrKing School for the Ministry, Graduate Theologuical Union).

1992 – 1998 Ph.D. and M.A. level courses inPhilosophy and Religion program on comparative history of religions, topics in Christian mysticism, alchemy, Russian sociopolitical history (California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA).

1988 – 1992 Taught vast variety of topics in comparative religious history, spiritual practice, human potential, spiritual psychology, somatic psychology, transpersonal theory, human science research, ecopsychology, and yoga (Vladimir Antonov’s School of Psychophysical Self-regulation, an underground school organized by a number of university professors in St. Petersburg, Russia).
Public Teaching:
1992 – present Teach courses at Esalen Institute in Hesychasm and Prayer of the Heart, Icon art, Kundalini Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, and conduct the work study program including psychological coaching and spiritual guidance.
1992 – present Teach courses at the Mercy Center of Catholic spirituality, Burlingame, California

1992 – 2001 Taught seminars and courses in different aspects of human psychospiritual development at the Mount Madonna Yoga Center, Zen Mountain center,Interface Center in Massachusets, Unity Church and Church of Religious Science.
1995 – 1999 Facilitated satsangs, Hridayam® School, Concord, CA.

1999- 2001 Facilitated sohbet, spiritual dialogs, Hridayam® School, Albany, CA.



Psychospiritual Guidance/Psychotherapy Experience

1993-current Hridayam® method (pastoral counseling) private practice in Bay Area, California.
Following group retreats conducted:
2000 Advaitic Meditation and Interdependent Enlightenment, Mercy Center, Burlingame, California

Nature Power Yoga (The Journey to the Mother of Power), Mnt. Madonna Center, Watsonville, California

1999 Hridayam® Yoga Teacher Training Retreat, Westminster Retreat Center, Alamo, California

1998 Advaitic Meditation Retreat, Zen Mountain Center, San Jacinte Mountains, California

1997 Kundalini Yoga Retreat, Growing Edge Aurvedic Center, Big Sur, California

Advaitic Meditation Retreat, Zen Mountain Center, San Jacinte Mountains, California

1996 Shakti ( Goddess Energy) Yoga Retreat, Madre Grande Monastery, San Diego , California

Advaitic Meditation Retreat, Zen Mountain Center, San Jacinte Mountains, California

1995 Clearing the Sky of Consciousness Retreat, Mnt. Madonna Center, Watsonville, California

1994 Meditation and Everyday Life: Transcending the Separation Retreat, St. Anthony Retreat, Three Rivers, California



Job History
In psychology and humanities:
2001 – current Assistant Professor of Transpersonal Psychology / Designated Dissertation Director, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA.
1995 – current Consultant, Mercy Center (Catholic International Conference, Retreat, and Spirituality Center,) Burlingame, CA.

1993 – 2001 Visiting professor ( Philosophy and Religion) at the California Institute of Integral Studies and Graduate Theological Union (StarrKing School for the Ministry).

Adjunct faculty member at John F Kennedy University (Consciousness Studies) and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology ( adjunct research faculty), UC Berkeley Extension, Rosebridge Graduate School of Integrative Psychology.
1987 – 1991 Instructor and a core faculty member, School of Psychophysical Self-Regulation, St.Petersburg, Russia (underground during Soviet Power psychospiritual school for transpersonal psychology, human development and social change).
In non-profit public benefit work:

1992 – present Founding president at Hridayam® School of Kundalini Yoga and Psychospiritual Development, California 501(C) (3) Corporation (action research, supporting human dimension of global change). School holds several levels of experiential courses, certified teacher training program, individual Kundalini process coaching training program, and phenomenological research focus in sychospiritual development (www.hridayam.org).
1990 – 1992 Founding president of “World of Breathing” International Association, St. Petersburg, Russia, a non-profit corporation.
In neuroscience:
1986 – 1992 Senior Scientist at the Laboratory of Neurochemistry at the Pavlov Institute of Physiology, St.Petersburg, USSR.

1989 – 1991 Visiting Scientist at the Cardiology Research Center, Moscow.
1983 – 1986 Scientist, Laboratory of Neurochemistry, Pavlov Institute.

1982 – 1983 Junior scientist, Laboratory of Functional diagnosis and Neurochemistry, Institute of Infectious Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, St. Petersburg, USSR.

1980 – 1982 Senior laboratory assistant, Laboratory of Functional diagnosis and Neurochemistry, Institute of Children’s Infections.

MINISTRY
1999 – present Minister at Hridayam® School of Psychospiritual Development and Kundalini Yoga , a non-denominational church, California 501(c) (3) Corporation.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
1999 – present Hridayam® School of Psychospiritual Development and Kundalini Yoga, Founding President. Developed and incorporated this non-profit organization.

1987 – 1992 Founding President of the "Breathing World" International Association, Russia. Developed this organization towards the incorporation in Russia


CONSULTING AND ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE

In spiritual guidance and psychology (1987 – 1992), Russian spiritual underground groups, Russia, Estonia, Moldova.

In spiritual emergence ( DSM IV code V religious or spiritual problem), for Mercy Center and other Catholic communities, Antropos counseling center in Livermore, outpatient medical clinics (1989 – present) in Russia before 1992.

Consulting in Neuroimmunology (1987 – 1991) in St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia, clinics of the Ministry of Health and of the USSR Academy of Medical Sciences.


FACULTY and academic DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
2004 – current Coordinator for the Transpersonal Education and Research Specialization

2003 – current Research Development committee member at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology

at the Institute of transpersonal Psychology

2004 Citizenship in the Changing World, 3004 London Conference, European Association of Transpersonal Pychology, research section program committee member, section co-chair

APA convention, Honolulu, 2004 – co-chair of the symposium “Transpersonal Perspectives on Life-Span Development”

2001 – 2003 Member of the curriculum committee at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.

Faculty representative on the cultural competence committee at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.

Program committee member, Transpersonal Psychology 2004, a 21st century conference, February 13-15, 2004.


Ph D. THESIS ADVISORING
(The following Ph.D. Thesis are developed at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, unless indicated otherwise).

2002 - present

Vaughn, J. Shamanic journey as a tool of psychological healing.

Larios, S. The Effects of Journal Writing and Story Listening on World Assumptions, Spirituality and Health Following September 11, 2001.

Little A. Healing multigenerational family patterns using non-ordinary states of consciousness.

Brown, J. Attitudes of mainstream psychoatrists and psycholgists regarding the existence of the category of spiritual emergence.

Schumaker, F. Phenomenology of unresolved grief.

Meriwether, M. Phenomenological study of effects of yoga and meditation on people suffering from asthma.

Kuhar, B. Science as a path to God: a phenomenological enquiry into realization of an intelligence, God, or supreme order beyound the realms of science.

Carey, T. An Inquiry into the Divergent Interpretations of, and Valuations of, Western Buddhist Meditation Practitioners’ involvement in Practices Which Emphasize the Ideal of Selflessness.

Callahan, M. Distant energy healing as a potential means for treating clinical depression.
2001

Sephos, M.. Spiritual resiliance in trauma survivors.

Moorehead, P. The experience of transformation in Christian mysticism: interviews with nine Roman Catholic contemplatives

Williams, L. A. Cognition and self-concept as predictors of non-prejudice.
1999

Stefik, B. S. An exploratory study of the effects of practicing Tibetan dream yoga four foundations of waking life awareness and dreams.

Mclellan, K. Dark Night of the soul.

1998

Chang, I. C. Chinese transpersonal education: effects on high school teachers and general public adults in Taiwan.

1997

Geddis, D. Spirituality in work environment. CIIS, M.A.Thesis.

1996

Smith, M. Journeying Home as Partners: Successful Long-Term Marriages of Partners in Alcoholism Recovery.

Compton, M. Shekina and Cabbalistic studies of Trinity. Ph.D.Thesis, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.

1995

Olive-Stehli, L. Jules Monarchin and Henri Le Saux: Two French Priests in India. M.A. Thesis. California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.

Aidelberg, H. Continuum Of Emotions and Chakras: Mathematical Modeling.

Trendov, K. Experience Of Drawing The Icon As Individuation. M.A. Thesis. California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.

Amlani, A, Diet and psychospiritual development: physiological, psychological, and spiritual changes and challenges associated with lacto-ovo vegetarian, vegan, and live food diets.

1991

Zulev, N. Peripheral Neuropathies. Ph. D. Thesis. Leningrad Institute For Physicians Advancement, St.Petersburg, Russia.

Totolyan, N. Immune status in multiple sclerosis. Ph.Thesis. First Medical Institute. Leningrad.

1990

Leikin, I. Diagnostics and treatment of spinal blood circulation disorders. Ph.D. Thesis. Leningrad Institute For Physicians Advancement, St.Petersburg, Russia.

Zuravlev, A. Early pregnancy disorders - clinical strategy. Ph.D. Thesis. First Medical Institute. St. Petersburg, Russia.



Publications
46 articles and a book chapter published, 2 articles and a book chapter submitted, 3 manuscripts written.

Authored and self-published quarterly Hridayam® School newsletter 1994-1999.
Selected Titles:
Brevde, G. & Louchakova, O. (2003). Transpersonalnaya Psychologia v SShA: istoria, problemy, perspectivy. Transpersonal Psychology in United States: history, problems, perspectives. Vestnik Integrativnoi Psihologii, 1, 14-16.

Kungurtsev, I., & Luchakova, O. (1997). The unknown Russian mysticism: pagan sorcery, Christian yoga, and other esoteric practices in the former Soviet Union. In T. R. Soidla and S. I. Shapiro(Ed.), Voices of Russian Transpersonalism (pp. 7-15). Brisbane, Australia: Bolda-Lok Publishing and Educational Enterprises.

Louchakova, O. On Advantages of the Clear Mind: Spiritual Practices in the Training of Phenomenological Researcher. (in press). The Humanistic Psychologist.

Louchakova, O. (2001). Shakti-Yoga Verbatim (psychospiritual practices and contemplative psychological techniques). Lafayette, CA: Hridayam® School. Prepublication manuscript.

Louchakova, O. (2003). Culture and Consciousness. On-line Study Guide. Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.

Louchakova, O. (1987). Micromethod for the determination of antibodies to nervous tissue galactocerebrosides in complement fixation test. Bull. Exp. Biol. Med., 104, 755-757.

Louchakova, O. & Warner, A. (2003). Via Kundalini: Psychosomatic excursions in transpersonal psychology. The Humanistic Psychologist, 31( 2-3), 115-158.

Luchakova, O. & Johnson, K. (2000). Icons: windows to the divine. The Quest, 88(2), 44-50.

Louchakova, O. (1990). Method for diagnostics of the alterations of the cellular structures of the nervous tissue in neurologic patients by the means of revealing the autoantibodies to the glycolipid brain antigen. In The Proposals for Practical Use. Informational project. P76.03.55, n.8 (pp.1-3).

Suvorov, N., Makarov, F., Taranova, N., Rybakov, V., & Louchakova, O. (1989). Morphologicheskie i metabolicheskie izmeneniya v kletochnuh structurah mozga pri nevrose. Morphological and metabolical changes in the cell structures of neurosis brain. In N. Suvorov (ed.) Neurosciences: Experimental and Clinical Research. (pp.55-66) Leningrad, Russia: Nauka.

Taranova, N., & Louchakova, O. (1988). Neurosis induction influence upon the content and biosynthesis of rat brain gangliosides. In V.Shuvaev (Ed.) Mechanisms of Regulation of Physiological Functions (p.109). Leningrad, Russia: Acad. Sci.

Taranova, N., & Louchakova, O. (1988). Effects of REM-SLEEP deprivation on brain and synaptosomal gangliosides content and turnover. Neurochem. Intern., 13: suppl.1,178.

Wall, K. & Louchakova, O (2002). Evolution of consciousness in responses to terrorist attacks: towards a transpersonal theory of cultural transformation. The Humanistic Psychologist, 30(3), 252-273.

Editing experience:
Present - International Journal of Transpersonal psychology, Editorial Board member

1998- Co-editor of KRN conference proceedings

Patents and author certificates:
Louchakova, O., & Zulev, N. (1991). Method for the differential diagnostics of peripheral neuropathy. Author certificate USSR, 4776382/14, Bull.Otkr. Izobret.

Louchakova., O., & Taranova., N. (1988). Method for determination of the nervous system alterations. Author certificate USSR 1413531. Bull.Otkr.Izobr., 07.30.88., n.28

Louchakova., O., & Taranova., N. (1990). Method for obtaining the galactocerebroside antigen. Author certificate USSR 1461465. Bull. Otkr. Izobret.,02.28.89, n.8

Hridayam® Trademark for the method of human development, U.S.A.


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC), member
Association for the Study of Esotericism, member
European Association of Transpersonal Psychology (Eurotas), member
Association of Transpersonal Psychology , U.S. (Board member)
World Society for Clinical Yoga & Alternative Medicines, Lucknow, India (Hon. member)
Kundalini Research Network (Board member)
Albert Hoffman Foundation (Board of Advisors, past member)
Salus International Health Institute (Board of Advisors, past member)
All-Union Society for Biochemistry and Neuroimmunology (Russia, past member)
St. Petersburg Association for Transpersonal Psychology (Russia, past member)
American Psychological Association (APA) Psychohistory Forum member
APA Humanistic Psychology Humanistic Psychology Division 32 affiliate
APA International affilaite


Professional ConferenceS

Louchakova, O. Transpersonal Epistemologies: Research of the Whole Person. Eurotas Conference, London, August 2004.

Louchakova, O. Transpersonal Psychology as human science: Overview of the qualitative research methods in Transpersonal Psychology. Eurotas Conference, London, August 2004.

Louchakova, O. Spiritual Life-Span Development as Restoration of the Human Person. Eurotas Conference, London, August 2004.

Louchakova, O. Spiritual Tracks in Life-Span Development: Restoring the Human Person. APA Convention, Honolulu, 2004.

Louchakova, O. Training of the Researcher’s Mind for Successful Qualitative Research. APA Convention, Honolulu, 2004.

Louchakova O. Prayer of the Heart as a preventive medicine. Eurotas Conference, London, August 2004.

Louchakova, O. Ontopoesis and Unity in the Prayer of the Heart: Contributions to Psychotherapy and Learning. Accepted for the Third World Congress of Phenomenology, Logos of Phenomenology and Phenomenology of the Logos, August 15-20, 2004, Oxford, England.

Louchakova, O. Towards the Comparative History of Esotericism: Tantrik States of Consciousness in the Western Movement of Spiritual Awakening. First conference of the Association for the Study of Esotericism “Esotericism From Europe to North America” , June 3-5, 2004, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.

Louchakova, O. (2004, April 9). Via Kundalini: Intentionality of consciousness according to Shakta-Vedanta. Paper presented at the Science of Consciousness 2004 Conference, Arizona Center of Conciousness Studies, Tucson, AZ.

Louchakova, O. (2004, February 13). Character Transformation in Spiritual Emergence: Alternative Clinical Interventions. Paper presented at a Transpersonal Psychology 2004 Conference of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and the Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA.

Louchakova, O. (2004, February 15). Phenomenological Architecture of Self-Awareness:Applications in Education and Transpersonal Psychotherapy. Paper presented at a Transpersonal Psychology 2004 Conference of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology and the Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, CA.

Louchakova, O. (2003, August 7-10).Culture and Body in Transpersonal Discource. Paper presented at a Symposium Takes on Transpersonal Psychology – Emphases in the Field. 111th annual American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Louchakova, O. (2003, August 7-10). Psychospiritual development through the life-span. Paper presented at the 111th annual American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Louchakova, O. (2003, May-June). Transpersonal methodologies in research and education: Kundalini process, cultural studies, and fitness of the researcher training. Invited paper presented at the conference “Citizenship in the Interconnected World”, annual meeting of the European Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Bucharest, Romania.

Louchakova, O. & Lukoff, D. ( 2003, May-June). Transpersonal Psychology in the US. Invited paper presented at the conference “Citizenship in the Interconnected World”, annual meeting of the European Association of Transpersonal Psychology, Bucharest, Romania.

Louchakova, O. (2002, October). Psychospiritual practices from the Prayer of the Heart in monitoring the cardiovascular disorders: a case study. Paper presented at the bi-annual “Spirituality & Health-care” conference at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Louchakova, O. & Warner, A. (2002, October). Neuroimmunology and Kundalini yoga: A comparative study towards direct knowing. Paper and poster session presented at the bi-annual “Spirituality & Health-care” conference at the University of Toronto, Canada.

Wall, K. & Louchakova, O. (1998, August). Research on effectiveness of contemplative psychological techniques. Paper presented at the annual meeting of International Association of Applied Psychology, San Francisco, CA.

Before 1992 - multiple presentations in Neuroimmunology and Medicine



1991 Society for Neurology and Psychiatry, St. Petersburg, Russia

1990 National Symposium "Phenomena of Living and Non-Living Nature" , Moscow, USSR

1989 Fourth International School-Symposium "Mechanisms of Brain Function", Varna, Bulgaria

1988 Institute of Experimental Medicine of the Acad. Med. Sci., Leningrad, USSR

All-Union Society for Biochemistry, Leningrad section.

1987 Seventh All- Union Symposium on Lipid Biochemistry, Alma-Ata, USSR

1985 First Soviet- Italian Symposium "Autoimmune Demyelinating Diseases", Leningrad


LECTURES AND PANELS (invitational)

Louchakova, O. (2004, February 26). Research Frontiers in Spiritual Awakening: Transformations of the Self. Colloquium presented at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology.

Louchakova O. ( February 2004). Spirituality panel at a conference Transpersonal Psychology 2004, Association of Transpersonal Psychology and Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Palo Alto, California.

Louchakova, O. (May, 2002). Neuroimmunology vis-à-vis Kundalini Yoga: life-span as a subtle energy endeavor. Seminar presented at the Tesla Society of San Francisco.

1992-2001 - multiple presentations at the Catholic, Episcopal and New Thought ecumenical conferences,

1993 - 1997 Kundalini Research Network and TREAT Annual Symposia

1996 - 1998 Esalen Invited Conferences:

1992 - Institute of Noetic Sciences, and Lincoln Center, New York

GRANTS AWARDED AND PENDING
2003 – grant proposal submitted to the American Association of the Advancement of Science, in collaboration with The Pavlov Institute of Physiology, Russia, and the Department of Philosophy Rus. Acad.Sci. Functional rearrangements in the human brain during the structured and registered exploration of self-consciousness: A culture-sensitive study.

1997 - John F Kennedy University, Professional Development Grant Program.

1987-1989 - grants of the Shemyakin Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Russia

WORK IN PROGRESS
Enquiry into multiple epistemologies in transpersonal and interdisciplinary studies, together with the research group of the European Association of Transpersonal Psychology.
Prayer of the Heart. Article for the Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.
Awakening to spiritual consciousness in times of religious violence. The unknown esoteric tradition of Euroasian rift. Book proposal complited under re-vision
Mind Training in Qualitative Research ( based on the research of the Prayer of the Heart). Article submitted to The Humanistic Psychologist

Dialogical method in higher education. Article submitted to the Journal of Transpersonal psychology, under re-vision

Cultural Psychology: Human being in context. Book chapter submitted.

references
Furnished upon request.
Additional Information
• Knowledge of English, Russian and written Sanskrit languages

• Experienced in teaching in diverse cultural environments

• Interrupted the biotechnological production of several patented immunoassays associated with the involvement of cruelties towards animals

• Experiential seminar leadership skills

• Recognized public teacher of Kundalini Yoga, Advaita Vedanta and Hesychasm and psychospiritual guide

• Interests in yoga, travel, art and culture, communication, professional sharing

• Strong orientation towards interdisciplinary and encyclopedic knowledge