Lectures, workshops and storytelling events have been held as ways to promote the culture and heritage of the ancient South Asian land. The year, according to Surya Academy Director Anil Persaud, has been a fast and eventful one. Partnerships with organizations such as Richmond Hill’s Canadian Museum of Hindu Civilization (CMOHC), Toronto’s Vaastu.net and Devi Mandir in Pickering have helped Surya to establish a solid foundation in its first year of operations.

With this foundation laid, plans for the future are in the works. In July, Surya Academy launches its health and healing series with Health and Healing in Ancient India: The Practice of Ayurveda. The fall session of a 2-day course entitled Inspirations from India, runs in late September. This course focuses on four of ...