Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar, winner of several literary awards for her three highly acclaimed books, has taught Indian philosophy, yoga and mythology for 25 years in three continents. Her latest book, “The Present: a Gift from the Divine,” a revelation on happiness and the power of the present has received a rare endorsement from H.H. the Dalai Lama. She runs Hamsa Meditation groups in south Florida and has a vision of bringing meditation to the workplace, addiction centers and women’s shelters. Look for her upcoming breathing and meditation workshops.

Books

Writing is my first love and my head is filled with untold stories waiting to be told. Writing from the heart makes my work creative and personal.

Self Empowerment

What do you dream of but are too scared to try? Is the inertia and humdrum of life holding you back? What prevents you from living each day completely happy?

Hamsa Meditation

Meditation is a state of “alert wakefulness.” It does for the mind, what sleep provides for the body and is perhaps the only true rest your mind will ever receive.

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Reviews

Dr. Shashi Tharoor

When the Lotus Blooms' is a deeply arresting novel. The well-realized characters come alive from the very first chapter...We all have known people like them, loved them or loathed them, at some point in our lives.
A brave and bold attempt at a first novel. Well done, Kanchana!

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, renowned author, peacekeeper, human rights activist, and member of Indian Parliament

2015-03-12T11:01:08+00:00

Dr. Shashi Tharoor, renowned author, peacekeeper, human rights activist, and member of Indian Parliament

When the Lotus Blooms' is a deeply arresting novel. The well-realized characters come alive from the very first chapter...

H.H. the Dalai Lama

Everyone not only wants to be happy, but has a right to be happy; thequestion is how to achieve it. In this book, drawing on SriSri Ravi Shankar's ”Art of Living” teachings, Kanchana provides helpful, practical adviceon how to live a meaningful life.
2015-03-10T13:03:59+00:00
Everyone not only wants to be happy, but has a right to be happy; thequestion is how to achieve it.

Sivasankari, Author

Attempting to write a period story is a monumental task, as one has to have a keen observation of the era in which the story is set. The lifestyle of the people of that era, their customs, the usage of language, the then socio-political scenario and so on have to be well captured and analyzed before writing a good creative piece. With some lucid writing, set in a befitting era & most importantly with a strong theme, 'When the Lotus Blooms', creates magic, attracting attention and provokes one into thinking…
2015-03-12T11:04:08+00:00
Attempting to write a period story is a monumental task, as one has to have a keen observation of the era in which the story is set.