Michael Sternfeld is a producer, director, performer, and consciousness educator whose life’s work has focused on the transformative power of art, storytelling, and spiritual wisdom. Beginning his career as a professional dancer in Chicago and New York, he went on to produce and direct more than 400 theater, music, dance, audio, and video productions, including work with the David Lynch Foundation. He holds an M.A. in Vedic Psychology from Maharishi International University and has spent over three decades bringing the timeless teachings of the Ramayana to modern audiences through theatrical productions, immersive experiences, and audio storytelling, including the first complete unabridged audio production of the Ramayana of Valmiki—the world’s longest audiobook.

A lifelong student of consciousness and embodied healing, Michael developed Body Presence, an innovative approach to body-centered therapy that integrates movement, bodywork, and psycho-spiritual awareness. He is the founder of Vedic Audio Knowledge (VAK), dedicated to making ancient wisdom accessible through transformative audio productions, including collaborations with Krishna Das and Nina Rao. A dedicated practitioner of Transcendental Meditation for more than 40 years, Michael continues to inspire others through his unique blend of creativity, embodiment, and spiritual insight.

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