About The Author
Marina Chand
Social entrepreneur, meditation teacher, author B. App Sc (Hlth Ed) Adv Dip Htlh Sc (Hom)
Marina is from a bicultural Dutch and
Fiji-Indian background, and has credentials in bioscience. Her career has strongly focused
on human rights and working with vulnerable
populations for health equity and justice. Currently she is an executive manager in a
health social enterprise she co-founded ten
years ago. She has written articles,
conference papers and research papers in a
professional capacity and is regarded as a
leader in the not-for-profit health sector.
Marina is well travelled, and her true love is
trekking in the Himalayas in desolate
high-altitude places. Her sense of adventure
has taken her to some incredible places and
she has led some daring treks.
She is also a qualified homeopath and
meditation teacher and she often joins
Saileshwara at talks and workshops where
they complement each other’s styles – east
meets west. She has a deep personal
understanding and experience of yogic
philosophy that she explains and interprets
for a Western audience.
She wanted to bring to life an honest,
up-close and personal story of a traditional
Yogi living a outwardly ordinary life in the
suburbs of Australia, while guided by an
ancient mystical world.
The reader will be
touched by the book’s transformational
narrative and spiritual guidance in unison. This is her first book.
This is Marina’s first book. Venturing away from reports,
conference papers and articles which have kept her busy in her day-job as a social entrepreneur and co-founder of a not-for-profit health service.
Marina provides an intimate account of the yogic
accomplishments and stages of blossoming and sharing the hilarious cross-cultural challenges of being married to a realised master!
‘East meets west’. ‘Science meets ancient wisdom’, are two descriptions of their relationship. This is also the flavour of the book.
An accomplished meditation teacher and speaker in her own right, Marina wanted to take her writing to the next level by capturing this inspiring, extraordinary true story of Saileshwara’s life. Making accessible the hidden experiences encountered on the journey to self-realisation.
Marina lives in Brisbane, Australia, with her husband
Saileshwara, their two children Eashan and Vaishnavi and their cheeky Labrador, Jimi.
What People Are Saying
When it comes to meditation, self-awareness and realisation, there is no one better placed to provide guidance than Sailesh. This biography isn't just a tale about one person's journey, it's a guidebook that will serve many on their own. I am one of the fortunate people who have had the honour and privilege to have spent time with Marina and Sailesh and this book is the next best thing. 
— Simon Kerle, (Queensland, Australia)
Owner of Raw Power Yoga, former captain of the Brisbane Bullets
This inspirational biography of a great Saint/Soul living in our modern world presents the reader with a fascinating tale of one mans journey to freedom and the far reaching impact that has on a community and the world at large. As the reader dives deep into the life of Saileshwara, a stirring from deep within arises, a feeling that may have been buried for some, during these challenging COVID days. That feeling is love, and it's love that this biography exudes but also draws out of the reader.
A delightful read for the devotional since the teachings within speak directly to the heart.
Keenan Crisp (NSW, Australia) Co-Owner of one of Australia’s most successful Yoga Schools, Power Living Australia, Certified High Performance Coach, Master Trainer, Yoga Facilitator
This book has so many profound and inspiring truths in it. I have been reading spiritual, self-help books for about 5 years. This book is certainly one of the best I have found. It is an inspiring and incredible read. Marina Chand has captured the struggle and triumph of overcoming serious illness, disability, depression and pain in this captivating book of a truly remarkable man, yogi and master with a mission. The book also offers outstanding tools for all kinds of people, including those seeking to develop inner peace, joy and gain clarity about the sweetness of life.
