Mas Vidal (Maheshananda)
Born R. Masvidal (aka Mas Vidal), PhD candidate (Integral Ayurveda), is the founder and director of Dancing Shiva School and a practitioner, teacher, and author in Ayurveda, yoga culture, and Vedantic philosophy. He has practiced integrative Ayurvedic counseling for more than two decades and is known for a clinical approach that joins classical Ayurveda with yoga therapy, Vedic medical astrology, and principles drawn from dietetics, superfoods, herbology, and sports medicine.
He began his clinical career in 2001 as medical director of Dancing Shiva’s integrative clinic in Los Angeles, where for twelve years he oversaw Pancha Karma alongside acupuncture, chiropractic, and related modalities. Since then he has lectured and consulted across the United States, Mexico, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, and Portugal, and has advised resorts, spas, and retreat centers on the authentic integration of Ayurveda and yoga.
Consultations center on a full constitutional assessment (prakriti and vikriti) and address diet, herbal support, and lifestyle according to age, environment, and constitution. Areas of focus include clinical detoxification, gynecology, dermatology, metabolic health, immunity, and restorative protocols aimed at longevity. When relevant, he reviews the sidereal natal chart—rising sign, luminaries, planetary placements, and transits—to clarify underlying patterns and guide remedial measures such as diet, herbs, mantra, yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Solely focused Vedic astrology birth chart readings are also available. He also works with medical practitioners, yoga teachers refining their own practice and clinical skills.
Detailed background, studies & achievements:
~ Bachelor of the Arts-BA (University of Florida) 1990
~ Ph.D candidate (Integral Ayurveda) (Ubiquity University) Current
~ Kriya Yoga studies & Kriyaban initiation - Self Realization Fellowship-Yogoda Satsanga Society of Paramahansa Yogananda lineage.
~ Yoga Therapy - Study and practice as per the Yoga College of India based on the Yogananda-Bishnu Gosh lineage.
~ Ayurveda-Vedic Astrology - American Institute of Vedic Studies of David Frawley (course & gurukul advanced studies) 4 years.
~ Ayurveda Practitioner - International Academy of Ayurveda of Dr. Subhash & Sunanda Ranade (courses & gurukul studies) 3 years
~ Ayurveda Practitioner Program - Kerala Ayurveda School 1 year
~ Sanskrit Mantra gurukul studies & initiation - Namadeva Acharya of the Sadguru Sant Keshavadas and Satguru Rama Mata lineage.
~ Clinical Ayurveda Internship - D.Y. Patil University Hospital, Pune, India as well as other private clinics and hospitals in India.
~ Integral Yoga (Hatha Yoga & Vedanta studies) Yoga Research Foundation of Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda & Swami Sivananda Lineage.
~ Awake: The Life of Yogananda documentary film, appeared in the film and promoted its release 2014.
~ The Natural Law documentary film, appeared in the film and endorsed the films release in 2023-24.
~ CEO & founder of MoreLifeMarket.com Premium Ayurveda Products & Superfoods, 2018.
~ Author, Sun, Moon & Earth: The Sacred Relationship of Yoga & Ayurveda, Lotus Press 2019
~ Author, The Evolution Revolution, Yoga, Ayurveda & the Rise of the Soft Power Culture, Lotus Press 2022
~ Upcoming book release 2027: Food, Sex & Sleep: The Three Pillars of Ayurveda for Immunity and Longevity.
~ Presenter-lecturer at all major Yoga Festivals & Conferences (globally), Ayurveda Conferences (USA & India) and Jyotish-Vedic Astrology conferences.
~ Current: PhD studies and dissertation supervised by Dr. Gunvant Yeola, principal of D.Y. Patil University, Pune, India.
Memberships/Associations:
- NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association)
- IAA (International Academy of Ayurveda)
- AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America)
- Yoga Alliance
