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Ayurveda Physician · Musician · Author · Happiness Scientist

Reshaping the Future of
Global Well-Being.

Integrating Ayurvedic wisdom, Neuroscience and power of human emotions to touch one million lives.

Founder · AYURAANANDA Global Wellness | Ayurdha Naturals | Ayurdha Media House Ayurvedic Physician · 20 Years of Experience Music Therapist Happiness & Wellbeing Coach Happiness & Neuro-Wellness Educator Breathwork & Meditation Coach
"Well-being is not merely a lifestyle choice — it is a cultural transformation."

— Dr. Shani Hafees

The Mission

Where Ancient Wisdom Meets
Modern Science

For two decades, I have worked at the intersection of Ayurveda, meditation, music, neuroscience, positive psychology, epigenetics, happiness science, and mind–body medicine. What began as a personal calling toward healing has evolved into AYURAANANDA Global Wellness — a movement empowering women, families, seniors, organisations, and communities to live healthier, happier, and more conscious lives.

I use music, storytelling, and creative advocacy to amplify voices that need to be heard — especially those of women. My musical works have won international awards. My books explore the landscapes where science meets the soul. And through every initiative I lead, the mission remains the same: to make well-being a shared human language.

  • 20years of Ayurvedic practice
  • 2wellness organisations founded
  • 1Mlives: my global mission
Dr. Shani Hafees — Ayurveda Physician and Wellness Visionary
The Foundation of My Work

Four Pillars of Practice

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Heal

Ayurveda Holistic Wellness Mind–Body

Two decades as an Ayurvedic physician, wellness educator and entrepreneur — weaving Ayurvedic wisdom with neuroscience, epigenetics, and positive psychology into personalised wellbeing frameworks. From maternal health to senior care, from individual journeys to organisational programmes.

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Empower

Women Children Families Seniors Communities

Through five purposeful community verticals — Ananda Mata for conscious pregnancy, Ananda Balya for children's wellness, Ananda Sakhi for women's wellness, Ananda @ 60 for vibrant senior living, and Ananda Sparsh for those on deep healing journeys — with one shared intention: health and happiness as the ultimate goal across every life stage.

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Create

Music Poetry Visual Art

Music as therapy — award-winning compositions carrying healing and social messages across languages, celebrating women's identity, resilience, and dignity. International Book of Records holder.

Poetry as healing — words that hold, restore, and witness the invisible life within.

Visual creation as sacred expression — art as a conscious vehicle for inner transformation and collective awakening.

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Transform

Speaking Writing Leadership Advocacy

Keynotes, workshops, books, and thought leadership that challenge conventional wellness narratives and build a global ecosystem of conscious living.

Making wellbeing a shared human language — one life at a time.

Best Music Video — 10th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Thai International Film Festival Recognition Global Music Awards Winner International Book of Records — Singing in Maximum Languages About Women Women Achievers' Award India Leadership Award Exceptional Woman of Excellence — Women Economic Forum Iconic Woman Creating a Better World for All Best Music Video — 10th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Thai International Film Festival Recognition Global Music Awards Winner International Book of Records — Singing in Maximum Languages About Women Women Achievers' Award India Leadership Award Exceptional Woman of Excellence — Women Economic Forum Iconic Woman Creating a Better World for All
My Story

About Dr. Shani Hafees

The Journey

Some people choose their path. For me, the path chose me.

I entered the world of Ayurveda not as a career decision, but as a calling — drawn to a healing tradition that understood thousands of years ago what modern science is only now beginning to confirm: that the mind, body, and emotions are not separate systems. They are one living ecology, and when we learn to work with this ecology rather than against it, transformation becomes possible.

Over twenty years of my practice as a physician, entrepreneur, and wellness educator, I have witnessed how deeply people suffer — not only from disease, but from disconnection. A disconnection from their own bodies, from their emotional truth, and from the natural rhythms that once governed human life. I have seen accomplished professionals who could not sleep despite success, new mothers carrying silent grief behind their smiles, and elders slowly fading — not because of illness, but because they felt they no longer mattered.

There was a time in my own life when I too felt this disconnection. In the midst of responsibilities, expectations, and constant striving, I found myself exhausted, questioning, and inwardly unsettled. It was a phase that forced me to pause and look within. Through the wisdom of Ayurveda, meditation, music, and conscious living, I began to reclaim my balance — not by becoming someone new, but by returning to a more natural and truthful way of being. That personal journey shaped the direction of my work more than any formal training ever could.

These experiences gradually formed a conviction in me: no single discipline can address the full scope of human well-being. Healing requires a wider lens.

So I expanded. I trained in music therapy, discovering how sound and rhythm can bypass cognition and speak directly to the nervous system. I deepened my practice of meditation and yoga, not only as spiritual disciplines but as physiological tools for regulation and resilience. I embraced laughter yoga as a powerful intervention for emotional release and hormonal balance. And I immersed myself in positive psychology, neuroscience, and epigenetics — to build bridges between what the ancients knew intuitively and what modern research can now measure.

The Convergence

What makes my work distinctive is convergence. I do not choose between Ayurveda and neuroscience. I do not separate meditation from epigenetics, or music therapy from positive psychology. I weave them together, because human beings are not fragmented — and their healing should not be fragmented either.

  • Ayurveda gives me the foundational map of individual constitution and natural rhythms.
  • Neuroscience explains the mechanisms — how specific practices influence vagal tone, neuroplasticity, and hormonal regulation.
  • Epigenetics reveals the remarkable truth that our daily choices can influence gene expression, not only in our own lives but across generations.
  • Positive psychology offers the scientific framework for moving beyond symptom relief toward genuine human flourishing.
  • Music, creativity, and emotional expression open the doors that logic alone cannot reach.

When these disciplines converge, healing becomes deeper, more sustainable, and more human.

The Vision

For me, well-being is not merely a lifestyle choice — it is a cultural transformation. We live in a time where wellness is often commercialised, simplified, and reduced to quick fixes, while the deeper roots of suffering remain untouched. We speak about happiness as something to achieve, instead of something to cultivate. We focus on performance, but neglect meaning. We care for the body, but ignore the emotional life that silently shapes it.

I believe we can do better. Not through more information, but through integration. Not through individual self-optimisation alone, but through community. Not by avoiding difficult emotions, but by learning to process them with the same regularity we give to physical hygiene.

Through my work, my teaching, and the movement of AYURAANANDA Global Wellness, my mission is to touch one million lives — and to help make well-being a shared human language, one that transcends culture, age, profession, and geography.

Because true wellness is not a privilege.
It's a human possibility.

"If you're reading this, some part of you already knows there's a different way to live. Not harder. Just more aligned."

— Dr. Shani Hafees

Professional Profile

Ayurveda Physician (BAMS) — 20 years of experience
Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation — Apollo Hospitals & Research Institute, Hyderabad
PG Diploma in Music Therapy — Nada Centre for Music Therapy
Certified Happiness & Wellbeing Coach — Berkeley Well-Being Institute
Happiness & Neuro-Wellness Educator
Breathwork & Meditation Coach
Yoga Practitioner & Laughter Yoga Facilitator
Expertise: Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Positive Psychology, Happiness Science, Mind–Body Medicine
Founder: AYURAANANDA Global Wellness · Ayurdha Naturals
Author: The Ananda Code · The Second Body · Last Autumn Leaf
Award-winning musician, singer, music producer & co-director
International Book of Records title holder
Initiatives & Programmes

My Work & Initiatives

Science-backed, heart-led initiatives spanning the full arc of human life — from the womb to wisdom.

AYURAANANDA Global Wellness
The Movement

AYURAANANDA Global Wellness

Rooted in the ANANDA & CALME Frameworks

AYURAANANDA is the global wellness movement I founded — where Ayurvedic wisdom meets the science of joy. Built on the ANANDA and CALME Frameworks, it spans five verticals, each addressing a distinct chapter of human life:

  • Ananda Mata — Wellness for expectant mothers, rooted in Garbha Sanskar and modern prenatal science
  • Ananda Balyam — Emotional intelligence and happiness education for children
  • Ananda Sakhi — Holistic wellness for women across every life stage
  • Ananda @60 — Dignity, joy, and cognitive vitality for seniors
  • Ananda Sparsh — A community wellness programme bringing comfort and joy to cancer patients
Explore AYURAANANDA →
Ayurdha Naturals
Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurdha Naturals

Kerala, since 2014

If AYURAANANDA is Ayurveda as lived experience, Ayurdha Naturals is Ayurveda as medicine. Established in Kerala in 2014, it is an Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing company producing classical formulations rooted in traditional Shastra — with an unwavering commitment to purity and ancestral integrity.

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Breathwork & Meditation Workshops

Simple Tools for a Calmer Life

Ayurvedic wisdom, neuroscience and happiness science, brought together in simple, practical sessions that teach people to manage stress, care for their emotional well-being and build lasting self-care habits.

Inside Every Workshop

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Breathwork

Comfortable breathing practices that calm the body and settle the mind.

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Meditation

Guided practice in mindful attention and self-compassion.

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Awareness

Noticing personal stress signals and emotional patterns.

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Everyday Use

Simple practices that fit easily into daily life.

Who I Work With

  • Women
  • Primary caregivers
  • Workplaces
  • Students
  • Community groups

What Participants Can Expect

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    A welcoming session that is easy to follow

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    A clearer understanding of their own stress responses

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    Practical breathwork tools to use every day

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    A realistic plan for ongoing self-care

Caring for the Carers

Helping those who look after others make space for their own needs:

Restorative pauses
Gentle breathing
Healthy boundaries
Asking for support

No Experience Needed

Open to everyone. No prior meditation or breathwork required.

Works Alongside Healthcare

Educational sessions that complement, not replace, individual medical care.

Music & Creative Advocacy

Where Healing Meets Art

Creativity is not separate from science — it is its highest expression. As a music therapist, I understand the neuroscience of sound. As a singer and creator, I experience its power to move hearts. I bring both to my creative work — which centres women's empowerment, identity, resilience, and dignity.

Marupiranthaal — Rebirth music video by Dr. Shani Hafees

Marupiranthaal — Rebirth

Watch on YouTube ↗

Music Video

Marupiranthaal

Rebirth · Resilience · The Feminine Voice

Co-directed and sung by Dr. Shani Hafees, this work explores themes of feminine resilience, identity reclaimed, and the courage it takes to begin again.

Awards & Recognition

Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival — Best Music Video Thai International Film Festival Global Music Awards, California Jaipur International Film Festival Festigious International Film Festival, Los Angeles Prisma Rome International Film Festival International Film Festival Pune Chambal Film Festival Buddha International Film Festival International Documentary & Short Film Festival, Kerala Calcutta International Film Festival

A Musical Series

Pennaal

Identity · Dignity · The Feminine Narrative

Three chapters in an ongoing conversation about what it means to be a woman — carrying ancient wisdom, navigating contemporary life, and finding your voice in both.

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International Book of Records

Title holder for singing about women in the maximum number of languages — 30 songs in 30 languages, on 31st August 2021 at Dubai, UAE. A deliberate mission to carry the message of women's strength across linguistic and cultural borders. Because the feminine voice belongs to all of them.

World Record of Excellence 31 August 2021 · Dubai, UAE
International Book of Records Certificate — Dr. Shani Hafees
Official Certificate · International Book of Records
"Science tells us what is true.
Art makes us feel why it matters."
Press & Media

As Featured In

Dr. Shani Hafees and her projects have been featured across leading print and visual media platforms in India and internationally.

Gulf News
The Hindu
Times of India
New Indian Express
Deccan Chronicle
She Magazine
Grih Shobha
Vanitha Online
Kappa TV
Jaihind TV
News 18
Amrita TV
Kairali News
Club FM India
Big FM India
Hit FM UAE
Malayala Manorama
Kaumudy TV
Asianet TV Kerala
Written Works

Books & Writing

Where Ayurvedic wisdom, neuroscience, and the human story converge on the page.

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The Ananda Code

A 21-Day Inward Journey

Dr. Shani Hafees Coming Soon

Wellness · Ayurveda · CALME Framework

The Ananda Code

A guided 21-day journey through the CALME framework. Grounded in both Ayurvedic wisdom and modern neuroscience — 30-minute daily practices redefine happiness not as something to chase, but as something to cultivate.

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The Second Body

Understanding the Emotional Life Women Hide

Dr. Shani Hafees Coming Soon

Women's Health · Emotional Hygiene · Epigenetics

The Second Body

Every woman carries two bodies. A deep exploration of emotional hygiene for women, integrating somatic practices, Ayurvedic wisdom, and the neuroscience of how emotional suppression alters our biology.

Last Autumn Leaf — Dr. Shani Hafees Published

Poetry · Nature · Soul

Last Autumn Leaf

A collection of thought-provoking poems with profound expressions — vivid, vibrant verses that touch the reader's heart and portray the hues of life itself.

Speaking & Media

Ancient Wisdom on Modern Stages

Dr. Shani Hafees speaks at the intersection of Ayurveda, neuroscience, epigenetics, positive psychology, and creative advocacy — making complex science accessible and deeply personal. Her talks move beyond information delivery to include experiential moments that give audiences a felt sense of what's possible when ancient wisdom and modern research converge.

Signature Topics

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    The Ananda Code: Redefining Happiness Beyond Hedonic Pleasure

    Ayurveda · CALME Framework · Neuroscience of Joy

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    Your Genes Are Listening: How Daily Choices Rewrite Your Biology

    Epigenetics · Lifestyle Medicine · Generational Health

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    Emotional Hygiene: The Practice Nobody Taught You

    Mind-Body Medicine · Emotional Intelligence · Somatic Practices

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    The Second Body: The Emotional Life Women Hide

    Women's Health · Neuroscience · Healing

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    Conscious Pregnancy, Conscious Generations

    Prenatal Wellbeing · Fetal Brain Development · Garbha Sanskar

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    60 Smiles: Redefining Ageing Through Neuroscience and Joy

    Neuroplasticity · Longevity · Brain Health

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    Music as Medicine: The Neuroscience of Sound and Social Change

    Music Therapy · Nervous System · Cultural Advocacy

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    Well-Being as Cultural Transformation

    Global Wellness · Community · Systems Thinking

Awards & Recognition

Women Achievers' Award
India Leadership Award
Exceptional Woman of Excellence — Women Economic Forum
Iconic Woman Creating a Better World for All
Best Music Video — 10th Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
Global Music Awards Winner & Multiple International Film Festival Accolades
International Book of Records Title Holder

Ideal For

Conferences and summits · Corporate events and leadership forums · Wellness retreats · Women's leadership forums · Educational institutions · Healthcare organisations · TEDx stages · Media features and podcasts

Get in Touch

Let's Create Something
Meaningful Together

Whether you're interested in booking a keynote or a breathwork and meditation workshop, exploring a collaboration, commissioning a workplace wellness programme, connecting about Ananda Mata, Sakhi, or 60 Smiles, or simply want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

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