Farida Irani

B Com, Post grad Adv. Dip. Ayur, D Arom, DRT, DRM, D Ref, D Bow
Member of A.T.M.S., I.F.A., A.R.M., B.A.A., A.A.P.A, A.A.M.A

Farida is a qualified Ayurveda Practitioner, a clinical Aromatherapist and Teacher, Bowen Therapy Instructor, a Remedial Therapist and a Reflexologist. She has done her postgraduate studies in Ayurveda ( Ayurveda Nishnata) with world renowned Ayurveda Physician Prof Dr P H Kulkarni (Ex Dean Ayurveda University from Pune, India). In October 2006 she was awarded her Ayurveda Parangat (Doctor of Ayurveda) by the International Ayurveda Open University at the 8 th International Conference in Senigallia/Anconia, Italy

She works in a holistic fashion combining her therapeutic skills together with energy balancing techniques, which enhance the healing process, bringing about a physical, mental, emotional equilibrium as well as a sense of harmony and well being. She has worked for several years with cancer patients, chronic fatigue and stroke patients, giving them the strength to cope with the fears and emotions of the disease, building up their immunity and their subtle spiritual beings.  

Farida has pioneered Ayurveda Aromatherapy. Through her research and studies she has combined the ancient sciences of Ayurveda with the science of Aromatherapy and has been successful in reviving the use of essential oils in Ayurveda. Farida is an international speaker/ lecturer and gets invited to several International Conferences in the Natural Therapies and Alternative Health fields.

She conducts workshops and seminars in Ayurveda Aromatherapy including several ancient allied body techniques such as Shirodhara, Shiroabhyang  (Authentic Indian Head Massage), Padabhyang (Authentic Indian Foot Massage) and many more.  She introduced the concept of Indian Padabhyang (Indian foot technique) in the nineties to the Reflexologists together with the Kasa bowl technique. Many practitioners worldwide have studied with Farida and incorporated these concepts in their practices. 

The Australian government has accredited her course “Diploma in Ayurveda Aromatherapy”.  This is the first course of its kind. 

She has developed her own Rare and Unique Ayurveda Aromatherapy Range including Blends for skin / body care and therapeutic use under the name of Subtle Energies.

Through Subtle Energies she has created a range of exclusive signature blends for the Spa industry supplying spas globally to countries such as Mauritius, Maldives, India, Australia, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, USA, Taiwan, Japan and the UK.

Farida wrote a book in 2001 called “The Magic of Ayurveda Aromatherapy”, which received commending reviews amongst the holistic industry. It is about her work and research over the years into the study of these rare and unique oils and how they can be used in harmony with universal healing sciences. Recipes are given for skin problems, skin care and other therapeutic problems together with case studies, spiritual affirmations, colour therapy, aura/ chakras, Indian clays and much more.  In 2004 she received the “International Ayurveda Saraswati Award” from the Ayurveda Academy, at the International Ayurveda Conference in Pune, India. This award was given for the work and research accomplished in writing “The Magic of Ayurveda Aromatherapy “.

She has established the Original Bowen Technique (founded by Oswald & Elaine Rentsch) in India and has trained a dedicated team of qualified Bowen practitioners in India and Australia. She continues to travel to India training new practitioners and doing her voluntary works using the Bowen Technique.

Inspired by her Ayurveda Guru Prof Dr. P.H. Kulkarni to hold the 26th Ayurveda Conference from Pune, India, Farida organised the very 1st International Ayurveda and Yoga Conference in Sydney, Australia in April 2006, together with her colleagues Dr Shaun Matthews, Dr Rama Prasad and Sevadevi Glover. The conference included eminent world-renowned speakers such as Prof Dr P H Kulkarni, Parmahans Swami Maheshwarananda, Swamini Mayatitinanada, Dr Ian Gawler, Dr Swami Shankerdev, Dr Ramkumar, Prof Marc Cohen and many more. Farida is also a Founding member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia.

In 2006, Farida was presented with the “ International Ayurveda Dhanuvantari Award” from the Ayurveda Academy in India. This award was presented “ … for her significant contribution in the field of Ayurveda with special reference to Propagation, Education & Research.” She is also the first ever-female recipient of this award. 

Farida continues to promote these sciences through her works in her clinic, her products, courses and her many travels around the globe. She believes that her clients are her teachers and every individual who has come to her for treatment has taught her a valuable lesson. Her mission is to spread the true spirit of these sciences to the world thereby creating more awareness amongst practitioners and lay people alike to help the ailing humanity and for people to have a well-balanced lifestyle on all levels.