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Eventually, she became the head of the school, developing a rigorous conditioning program that includes elements of yoga, martial arts, exercises found in the Natya Shastra — a surprisingly detailed ancient Sanskrit treatise laying out the principles of the classical performing arts — and even some ballet and Pilates.

One brief delay occurred when Indian officials pointed out that Singapore’s first blueprint for the city did not align with vastu shastra, an ancient Hindu system of architecture designed to achieve harmony with nature.

She mentors young female composers through Luna Lab, and is the co-artistic director of Shastra, a nonprofit organization that promotes musical connections between Indian and Western traditions.

Heather explained how its architecture follows the elements of vastu shastra, the Indian version of feng shui.

Though the Hindu Puranas and the Dharma Shastra clearly dictate that believers older than 2 be cremated, that isn’t always the practice, according to Amy Allocco, professor of religious studies at Elon University.