Dr. Kathirasan K (Kathir) is a thought leader, speaker, workshop leader, executive coach, entrepreneur and author. He is known for his engaging and clear presentations on Advaita Vedanta (Non-Dualism), Secular Mindfulness and other applications.

Kathir had his tutelage with Swami Satprakashananda Saraswati (of Atma Vidya Vanam), who is a disciple of Pujya Swami Dayananda Saraswati. He studied the subject of Advaita Vedanta meticulously under Swamiji’s guidance for several years, before teaching this knowledge to serious seekers.

Kathir is also the author of several books which includes ‘The Advaita Vedanta of Siva Samhita’, ‘Mindfulness in 8 Days’, ‘Mindfulness-Based Leadership’ and ‘Mindfulness for the Family’.

He is the founder of two companies and has been involved in community work for more than 20 years. He was born in Singapore and has been living there all his life. He holds a Ph.D in Yoga Philosophy and Meditation, and an MBA. He is also a Certified Mindfulness Teacher (CMT-P) and a supervisor to Mindfulness Teachers-in-Training.