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“Physicians can't really dictate our protocols. They can inform us to the extent that they can as to what would best serve us, because we're not medical geniuses, no human being is, but intrinsically there is inside of each one of us, the knowing of what's going on.”

Quote by Maya Tiwari

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Maya Tiwari
Maya Tiwari

Maya Tiwari is a renowned Indian author born on April 16, 1952. Her works primarily revolve around Indian culture and traditional lifestyles, particularly focusing on yoga and vegetarianism. Tiwari's books are highly regarded in the yoga community, spreading the values of Indian philosophy and lifestyle through her writing. more

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