"Aparna's delicious, nourishing, and balancing food is truly fabulous. You literally can feel and taste the love that is blended into each and every bite. The first moment I met Aparna I felt a very deep comfort and a peaceful energy radiated from her. This beautiful spirit fills the food, which then fills our body, mind, and spirit. If the purest nourishment is what you are seeking with your meals, there is no need to look further."
~Aman Linkul, Event Director,
The Chopra Center for Wellbeing

"Aparna's food was the best, most sattvic Indian food that I have ever had. The variety and freshness was delightful.Thank you so much, everyone was satiated."
~Joel Cook, Maharishi Peace Palace, Ramona, CA

"I did three shirodharas in three consecutive days with Aparna. The first day was wonderful and relaxing, the second went deeper, and by the third day, I felt like I was a princess inside and out. The oil integrated into my nervous system, allowing me to get better sleep than I had in years."
~ Wendy Arneill, RN, Doula, Santa Barbara, CA

"It is one thing to sit and savor one of Aparna's fabulously spiced meals as it transcends the hungry void.......it is another totally captivating experience to sit and watch her effortlessly navigate any kitchen.....her Sixth sense for spices is alluring and magical.......Food, flavorfully designed, to adjust any mood! Watch out!"
~ Ken Hoffman, Hoffman Construction, Santa Barbara, CA

"Aparna's cooking is heavenly. Her authenticity, love, and creativity shines through during every sumptuous bite."
~Max Simon, Chopra Center, Carlsbad, CA

"When I walked in the door my first evening of Shakti Rising I knew I was in the right place. Aparna's warmth overflows and fills each and every woman with a sense of purpose and empowerment that is refreshing and energizing. The Ayurvedic meals are incredibly satisfying and with her guidance, knowledge and the support of the other women, I am living more fully and in balance. Shakti Rising is for every woman seeking to share and to receive the wisdom and the connectivity amongst other women that inevitably invokes and inspires within the Devi, the goddess, the feminine and all that is divine."
~Jennifer Steinwurtzel, Santa Barbara, CA

"Shakti Rising was satisfying to both my body and soul. Aparna gave my body food it didn't realize it was missing. Participating in Shakti Rising unearthed wisdom inside my soul that had always been there, but was buried deeply under layers of muck. Shakti Rising gave me focus and clarity"
~Monica Varah., LMT and Yoga Teacher, Agoura Hills, CA

"I finally discovered the true secret for hosting a successful yoga retreat. Hire Aparna to provide the food. I've done this twice now and people simply rave about it, and then ask when the next one is. It is quite simply the most delicious, nutritious, lovingly prepared food you will ever experience.
It actually spoils you for anything else. She is indeed, the Mistress of Spice. and Goddess Annapurna Incarnate as well!"
~Marc Boney. Founder, Pacific Institute of Vedic Studies

"Aparna's cooking is Divine. It's the purity amidst the impurity that we all long for."
~Snatam Kaur Sikh, Kirtan Artist

"Aparna's delectable Ayurvedic cuisine is steeped in centuries of Indian mystery, history and spice. Weaving together the freshest of ingredients, along with the lore of spices and the knowledge of Ayurveda, Aparna works her magic. With each bite the power of Ayurveda and its healing properties is released in a way that is as delicious as it is powerful"
Celia Hardy, Mother and Writer