9 Secrets of Successful Meditation: The Ultimate Key to Mindfulness, Inner Calm & Joy About the Author Dr Samprasad Vinod MD, PhD, DSc has taught yoga and meditation all over the world for over 25 years, including in India, USA, UK and Europe. He has written innumerable articles in leading international journals and newspapers, as well as many books. He appears regularly on radio and television in India and Europe. He received the coveted 'National FIE Foundation Award' for his outstanding contribution to the field of yoga and the 'Vijayshri Award', which was also given to Mother Teresa.