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Akal Pritam Author & Illustrator

Akal Pritam's life as a dharma artist began in early childhood, when she displayed a natural talent for communication. She has worked as a Fashion Art Director internationally. In the mid 90's Akal moved into publishing and created many internationally successful books. At this time Akal completely changed her approach to life, practising of yoga and meditation, studying metaphysics and healing with whole foods. Akal and her life partner created an organic, raw food, vegan cafe and wellbeing store at one point that attracted many souls wanting to self-nurture and reclaim their health. Akal created ranges of Raw Vegan Food and Chocolate, Aromatherapy, Herbal Teas, Chai and Unique Gifts, and also ran workshops on plant-based living, self-healing practices and, aromatherapy and the chakras. Akal is now focused on creating unique books, gift products and art that is food for the soul. Her work resonates with a diverse range of individuals and inspires them to self-love and grow the light of their own soul. Akal Pritam's creative body of published works melds her experience and talents as an artist, designer, writer and creative director with a daily practice of yoga and meditation. Akal asks you to connect with and commit to living your life with creative purpose, overflowing with self-love, self-reverence, compassion and generosity Akal lives in the hinterland of the Byron Bay region in Australia, where the wildness of nature activates her connection to intuitive and liberated creative expression. Website: www.akalpritam.com instagram @akalpritam