Empowering Sustainable Living Practices
Pavana Institute is a leading online educational institute and consultancy specializing in sustainability and holistic living practices that promote harmony with nature.
Our Vision Statement
To inspire and empower individuals worldwide to achieve harmony with nature by cultivating inner balance and sustainable living practices, leading to a resilient, self-sufficient, and vibrant global community.
Our Mission Statement
At Pavana Institute, our mission is to provide exceptional online education and consultancy services that promote sustainability and holistic living. We are dedicated to teaching practices that enhance vitality, energy independence, self-sufficiency, and inner harmony. By fostering a deep connection with nature, we aim to ensure food security, water conservation, and environmental stewardship for present and future generations
Core Values
Vitality: Promoting practices that enhance overall well-being and energy.
Sustainability: Advocating for methods that support long-term ecological balance.
Resilience: Equipping individuals with the skills to adapt and thrive in changing environments.
Energy Independence: Encouraging the use of renewable and self-sufficient energy sources.
Energy Efficiency: Encouraging the efficient use of resources to minimize waste.
Self-Sufficiency: Teaching skills that enable individuals to meet their own needs sustainably.
Inner Harmony: Fostering personal growth and inner peace as a foundation for external harmony.
Food Security: Ensuring access to sustainable and nutritious food sources.
Water Conservation: Promoting responsible water use and management.
Environmental Care: Committing to practices that protect and restore the natural environment.
Mersedeh Kheradmand
Mersedeh Kheradmand is a distinguished holistic health practitioner, educator and meditation and yoga teacher with 28 years of experience in her field. She started her education as an Artist graduating from Rhode Island School of Design in 1986 and teaching painting. Then her interest in Holistic health and Eastern philosophy and Wisdom took her to the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics where she became a Holistic health Practitioner in 1995. Later she continued to deepen her studies at the Master Yoga Academy to become a Yoga and Meditation teacher. Personal study with master teachers in the field of Vedic sciences and Ayurveda has expanded her knowledge since then, which she incorporates into her practice. Hence her teachings blend insights from Ancient Wisdom Traditions, the Healing Arts and Science in fostering optimum health, inner growth and joy of living through dedicated evidenced based practices.
Mersedeh is also an accomplished gardener and an inspired cook, specializing in the use of natural herbs she grows in her garden to enhance her culinary creations. Her passion for minimizing waste is evident in her avid composting and recycling practices, reflecting her strong belief that the health of our planet lies in our hands as individuals.
As an invaluable member of the Pavana Institute, she is dedicated to guiding others toward holistic well-being and sustainable living, emphasizing that aligning with nature fosters vitality, inner joy and wisdom.
"Love the world as your own self, then you can truly care for all beings." —Lao Tzu
Dara Salour
Dara Salour brings over 34 years of experience as a consultant in the field of energy engineering. For the past nineteen years, he has been an integral part of AESC, Inc., where he now serves as a Senior Engineering Manager. Dara is a professional mechanical engineer licensed in the State of California. He holds a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Dara's professional expertise spans renewable energy, energy storage, and distributed generation. His dedication to sustainability extends beyond his professional career into his personal life. He has installed solar panels and an energy storage system at his home, and drives an electric vehicle that he charges using his solar setup. Dara also cultivates a sustainable lifestyle through gardening, having built three raised garden beds that he fertilizes with composted food waste. These gardens, alongside his fruit trees, contribute significantly to his household's food production.
Dara's commitment to renewable energy and sustainable living makes him a valuable asset to the Pavana Institute, where he shares his extensive knowledge and passion with the next generation of sustainability practitioners.
Sustainability Showcase
Explore our gallery featuring sustainable practices and holistic living solutions.
