Genevieve A. Ryder,
R.N., B.S., D.Ay.

Our mission is to serve Ayurvedic practitioners, students of Ayurveda, and all who are interested in Ayurveda. We are here for you!

Genevieve A. Ryder, R.N., B.S., D.AY. has been publishing in the field of Ayurveda for over 10 years: first the newsletter, Ayurveda Update for graduates of New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine, then the American Ayurvedic Journal for AAA. She brings her background and experience to this independent journal, dedicated to bring quality articles and information to all levels of interest and expertise. Light on Ayurveda: Journal of Health, began publication in Fall, 2002 and is about to celebrate its fifth anniversary in Fall, 2007.

Editor-in-Chief

Dr. Martina Ziska, M.D., D.Ay, is a full time Ayurvedic practitioner. She has been editor and publisher of the journal for the Lyme Disease Foundation.

Managing Editor of Light on Ayurveda Journal, Dr. Ziska trained with Drs. Chopra, Raju, and Nader and practiced Maharishi Ayurveda in Europe. Her medical training is with a neurology specialty and her PhD is in neurophysiology from the Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Shas has been on the faculty of Academy of Ayurvedic Studies in the Netherlands.She has recently returned to The Czech Republic and has a full-time practice including panchakarma in Prague. She is developing Ayurveda Terra, a center in nature where Ayurvedic and ecological principles are intertwined and realized.