Fighting Cancer with the Thali

With a life shaped by curiosity, resilience, and a deep commitment to well-being, she has spent over three decades exploring the interconnected paths of yoga, meditation, and nutrition.

Her journey began when she moved to Pune more than 30 years ago. Arriving with a simple desire to learn yoga, she faced initial challenges—limited knowledge of the local language and difficulty navigating a new city. Undeterred, she explored various yoga traditions before finding her foundation at the BKS Iyengar Institute, where she trained as a dedicated student for many years. Her continued exploration of different styles, both in India and from her experiences in the United States, eventually shaped a unique, integrative approach to her own practice and teaching.

A turning point came when a severe injury interrupted her yoga journey. This challenge led her inward, opening the door to meditation. With the same spirit of inquiry, she explored multiple techniques until discovering a practice that deeply resonated with her, further enriching her holistic understanding of wellness.

Her relationship with food has been equally transformative. Raised with a love for diverse cuisines—from the rich, aromatic Konkani dishes of her heritage to the comforting familiarity of New York pizza—food has always been central to her life. However, her move from the United States to India brought significant dietary and cultural adjustments. As she built her family, these challenges became more personal: her daughter struggled with regular eating habits, while her son required a carefully monitored heart-healthy diet.

Motivated by these experiences, she pursued formal studies in nutrition. With a natural inclination toward research and analysis, her background in journalism helped her connect deeply with the science of nutrition, translating complex information into practical, meaningful solutions.

Today, her work reflects a harmonious blend of her passions. She supports individuals in overcoming food-related challenges with both scientific knowledge and compassionate guidance, writes accessible books on mindful eating, and creates nurturing yoga spaces where people can reconnect with their bodies and inner awareness.

At the core of her philosophy is a simple yet powerful belief: true wellness is not found in rigid rules or complicated systems, but in learning to listen—to the body, to emotional and physical needs, and to the quiet wisdom that emerges when one allows space to simply breathe.

लेखकाचा परिचय

डॉ. सीमा सोनीस

आयुर्वेदीय वैद्यकशास्त्र पदवी

आधुनिक आहारशास्त्र (Nutrition and Dietetics) तसेच आयुर्वेदीय आहारशास्त्रामध्ये पदव्युत्तर शिक्षण

पदव्युत्तर अभ्यासात केलेल्या 'Biscuits' या संशोधनपर प्रबंधाला विशेष गुणांकन

बारा वर्ष वेद्यकीय व्यवसाय. गेल्या अकरा वर्षांपासून आहारतज्ज्ञ म्हणून कार्यरत

मुलांचा आहार, स्थूलतानिवारण, मधुमेहींचा आहार व वयस्थापक आहार (Anti-aeging diet) के विशेष आवडीचे कार्यक्षेत्र.

हेल्दी टिफीन या बेस्ट सेलर पुरकाचे लेखन

मेडिकल डायरी २००७ व २०११ चे लेखन

एनजी ट्रिकवरील संशोधनात प्रमुख अन्वेषक (२०११)

'साप्ताहिक सकाळ' तसेच इतरही मराठी वृत्तपत्रे, मासिकांमधून आहारविषयक लेखन

शाळा, महाविद्यालये, इन्स्टिट्यूट्स व औद्योगिक संस्थांमधून आहारविषयक व्याख्याने व कार्यशाळा.

एच. आय. व्ही. (HIV) व कॅन्सरच्या स्णांसाठी मोफत आहारसल्ला व टेलिकाउन्सिलिग,

पत्ता: डाएट क्लिनिक', फ्लॅट क्र. २, त्रिवेणी बिल्डिंग, आनंदनगर,

सिंहगड रस्ता, पुणे ४११०५१

संपर्क: ९८५००८२६८१

email drseemasonis@yahoo.com

 Dr. Seema Sonis

Degree in Ayurvedic Medicine

Postgraduate education in Modern Nutrition and Dietetics as well as Ayurvedic Dietetics

Received special distinction for her research dissertation on “Biscuits” during postgraduate studies

12 years of medical practice; working as a dietitian for the past 11 years

Special areas of interest include child nutrition, obesity management, diabetic diet, and anti-aging diet

Author of the bestseller supplement “Healthy Tiffin”

Authored “Medical Diary” editions of 2007 and 2011

Lead investigator in NG tube-related research (2011)

Writes regularly on nutrition for “Saptahik Sakal” and other Marathi newspapers and magazines

Conducts lectures and workshops on nutrition in schools, colleges, institutes, and industrial organizations

Provides free diet consultation and tele-counseling for patients with HIV and cancer

Address:
Diet Clinic, Flat No. 2, Triveni Building, Anand Nagar,
Sinhagad Road, Pune – 411051

Contact: 9850082681
Email: drseemasonis@yahoo.com