Vallalar World Conference 2026

Yogini Kaliji is a world-renowned yogini, the founder of TriYoga®, and a global pioneer of the ahiṃsā lifestyle. A dedicated vegan for over 50 years, she embodies the core principle of ahiṃsā, advocating a way of life rooted in compassion for all beings.

In the sacred tradition of ancient yoga, TriYoga is guided by kriyāvatī siddhi—a profound, spontaneous flow of yogic disciplines that began arising from within her at the age of 24. TriYoga encompasses the full spectrum of yoga practices and is currently taught in 46 countries by more than 2,700 certified teachers, with 56 TriYoga Centers established worldwide.

Yogini Kaliji has delivered over 70 keynote addresses across the globe, inspiring thousands to live with greater awareness, compassion, and non-violence.

Over the past year, she has been introduced to the teachings of Saint Vallalar by Dr. Shan Lakshmanan and has felt a deep resonance with Vallalar’s principles of compassion and universal love.

Gaama Gloria Simms, also known as Tekina Nuna, is a woman of the African diaspora, a spiritual worker, and a community builder firmly rooted in Maroon and Rastafari traditions. She serves her people tirelessly as a priestess, healer, and cultural curator.

Gaama Gloria Simms received the revered title of Gaama (Paramount Queen) from the Okanisi Maroons of Suriname. She also holds the title of Tekina (Teacher) and serves as a Council Member of Yukayeke Yamaye Guani, the Jamaican Hummingbird Taíno Tribe. She is the founder of the Maroon Indigenous Women’s Circle, dedicated to the preservation and empowerment of Indigenous and African-descended women.

As Gaama, Gloria continues to pursue her ultimate vision, which centers on the restoration of the family as the foundation of society. She is currently taking steps toward establishing a Women’s Museum and a Traditional University that honors Indigenous ways of learning, guided by the ethos:
“What life experience has taught me, I will teach those who wish to learn.”

Rooted in her ancestral culture, she has long practiced a lifestyle of love, compassion, and food traditions passed down through generations. In 2018, after attending the Siddha Conference in Dubai organized by Siddha Vetha, she was introduced to the teachings of Saint Vallalar by Dr. Shan Lakshmanan. Since then, she has felt a deep resonance with Vallalar’s principles of compassion, non-violence, and universal love.

Okama Ekpe Brook is an advocate for African - Caribbean heritage, cultural preservation, socioeconomic development and gender equality. She is a former United Nations Volunteer Coordinator in Sri Lanka where she was instrumental in the cease fire agreement, bringing together the UN, government, the rebel group and the people. She is deeply engaged in community building and promotes the values of humanity, unity, and cultural exchange.

She serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Africa Caribbean Heritage Alliance (ACHA) Foundation and is a former President of the Caribbean Students Association (CSA). She is also the Civil Society Director for the Americas and Caribbean regions of the African Union Sixth Region Global (AU6RG). Okama is also recognized as a Cultural Ambassador, Gender Champion, and Humanity Pact signatory, and has been actively involved in initiatives such as YESS (Youth Empowerment Support Services) & RCL (Ritchie Community League) for the Sustainable Solutions of the Greater Edmonton Area in Alberta, Canada. She is a member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, an international forum where she applies her diplomatic credentials for South South Cooperation.

In 2024, Okama Ekpe Brook was invited by Dr. Shan Lakshmanan to attend the Vallalar Conference held in Edmonton, Canada. Since then, she has been deeply inspired by Saint Vallalar’s teachings, particularly the principle of universal brotherhood and compassion for all beings, which strongly resonates with her lifelong work in social harmony and cultural unity.5

Chief Theo Chambers, affectionately known as Baba Theo, is a philosopher, systems strategist, and humanistic thinker devoted to restoring harmony between humanity, truth, and the cosmic order. Grounded in Ubuntu philosophy—“I am because we are”—his work centers on collective well-being, moral clarity, and the awakening of the Sage Within every individual.

As Co-Founder of the Temple of Inner Peace, Baba Theo works in sacred partnership with Princess Sharon Oshun to advance a global vision rooted in inner sovereignty, ethical leadership, and ancestral wisdom. Together, they steward an institution dedicated to conscious living, sacred governance, and the remembrance of humanity’s inherent Ancient Intelligence.

Widely regarded as a philosopher of cosmic truth, Baba Theo teaches that truth is experiential and relational—woven into nature, community, and conscience. His philosophy reflects the themes of The Sage Within: stillness as power, discernment as leadership, and wisdom as a lived practice.

Professionally, he contributes strategic insight to initiatives involving sustainable development, healthcare infrastructure, and ethical investment across Africa, the Caribbean, and other emerging regions. Known for his calm presence and principled guidance, Baba Theo embodies the elder-sage archetype.

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Daniel Lituma González is a researcher specializing in computational biology, molecular modeling, and bioinformatics, with a profound dedication to validating the therapeutic potential of natural products. A graduate of Yachay Tech University in Ecuador, he has focused his academic career on the intersection of modern technology and traditional medicinal systems.

His current work centers on the phytochemical and pharmacological analysis of Siddha herbs, particularly Oxalis corniculata (Puliyarai) and Bacopa monnieri (Vallarai). Through advanced computational docking and ADMET profiling, Daniel seeks to provide rigorous scientific evidence for the ancient wisdom of the Siddhas, exploring molecular mechanisms that address complex neuro-metabolic challenges such as Alzheimer's disease and cellular homeostasis.

Daniel’s research and path were significantly enriched through his collaboration and professional relationship with Dr. Shan Lakshmanan. Inspired by the teachings of Saint Vallalar, specifically the principles of Suddha Sanmarga and Jeevakarunyam (universal compassion), he is actively involved in preparing scientific contributions for the International Vallalar Conference 2026 in Chennai.

He is committed to bridging the gap between the scientific world and the spiritual heritage of the Siddha tradition, aiming to transform the understanding of herbal medicine into a validated science of grace and biological compassion. Daniel looks forward to sharing these integrated insights to foster global health and social harmony.

Dr. Manoharan is originally from the state of Tamil Nadu, India. He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Madras. Then he obtained Junior and Senior Research fellowships to do ovarian and cervical cancer research for the award of M.Phil and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Then he worked as an Assistant Professor at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College for an year. Later, he received a postdoctoral fellowship from the National Institutes of Health, USA to do further biomedical research in breast cancer. He also worked as a Senior Research fellow at the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Then he worked as a full-time faculty member of the Physiology Department, at Maharishi International University, Fairfield. Iowa. Later he continued his teaching and research career as an Associate Professor at the Ponce School of Medicine, Puerto Rico. At present, he is continuing his teaching and research interest at a Medical School in Miami, Florida, USA.

My personal connection with Vallalar is related to his Saagakkalai concept that intrigued me for a long time. As a scientist, I always try to find out whether this concept can be explained scientifically. I also like him as a thinker ahead of his time, as a precursor to scientific spirituality and as a philosopher who sought physical and moral evolution. I also like his ethical rationalism, anti-caste movements that fits into the modern dravidian intellectual thoughts of Tamil rationalists like Periyar and Annadurai.

Albert Arivazhagan, a native of Pondicherry, India, currently resides in Paris, France. He is a social activist, humanitarian, and spiritual leader dedicated to education, community service, and the promotion of Saint Vallalar’s Sanmarga philosophy.

From 1993 to 1997, he served as President of the Pondicherry Student Renaissance Movement (PSRM) and later founded a computer training centre (1996–2000) to support rural and underprivileged students. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s degree in Marketing from Pondicherry University.

He also served as a director of the French humanitarian association “Partage dans le Monde,” contributing to the organization of free medical camps in rural Pondicherry with French medical teams. Since embracing Sanmarga and Jeevakarunyam in 1998, he has continued his spiritual and humanitarian work in France and India through Ramalinga Mission Paris and Sanmarga Sangam.

He is currently the Founder and President of the Federation Saint Vallalar Europe, Secretary of Ramalinga Mission France, and First Advisor of Vallalar Arul Jothi Manram, Paris. Professionally, he works in the IT sector in Paris. He is married with three children, and his family lives by Sanmarga values of compassion, unity, and service to all living beings.

Sara Ladd brings over 30 years of experience in research and development within traditional and integrative medicine. With a strong foundation in leadership curriculum, she pursued studies in U.S. and international policy and completed an independent major in Environmental Law. Her early professional work included collaboration with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on sustainable development initiatives.

She holds multiple professional certifications, including Master Gardener, Organic Grower, E-RYT 500 Yoga Instructor, Thai Massage Therapist, and Birth, Postpartum, and End-of-Life Doula. Sara completed two year-long Ayurveda training programs at the Bodhananda Institute and the Ananda Ayurveda Academy.

In 2021, Sara met Dr. Shan Lakshmanan at an American Association of Ayurveda Professionals (AAAP) conference, which led to a focused and ongoing study of Siddha indigenous science. Since then, she has completed advanced coursework in photomedicine, marma chikitsa, meditation, and culinary medicine, along with exposure to the profound compassion-based teachings of Vallalar.

Sara currently serves on the board of AUM (Ayurveda Union of the Midwest), supporting the promotion and practice of Ayurveda. She teaches and consults with individuals and groups across all age ranges—from preschoolers to seniors—with a specialization in the management of chronic pain and chronic disease.