Our story
The Ashvin Evolution Center name was devised by my daughter, who loves the sun and believes in inner beauty of all human beings. She came across the Ashvin Twins while reading about Hindu mythology.
Ashvin stands for the divine twins, the Ashvins, the gods of vision, Ayurvedic medicine, the glow of sunrise and sunset, and averting misfortune and sickness in Hindu mythology.
One of many enchanting duties of the Ashvins, is to ride with their father in his golden chariot across the sky each day as he brings warmth and sunlight to the Earth. Ultimately, they precede their father and so have become the personification of the morning twilight, light, safety, and new beginnings.
Antanien's Story...
Internationally Certified Holistic Life Coach, Trained Mindfulness Instructor, Psycho-educator and Owner of Ashvin Evolution Center.
Antanien Slomba created Ashvin Evolution Center to provide a safe and productive environment for people to develop internal motivation and inner peace. With more than 26 years as a counselor, instructor, and educator. Her knowledge of mental health illnesses, symptoms management and mindfulness practices brings an all-inclusive approach to her practice. This holistic style encompasses a variety of mentoring techniques, psycho-education, body-mind connection and spiritual intelligence to ensure a partnership that is specific to the client’s culture, ethnicity and religious background. Antanien’s personal journey, life experiences and intuition motivates her ongoing dedication to helping others draw from their own internal wisdom to achieve their goals and lifestyle changes. She will help you navigate and manage life stressors therein allowing room to become your authentic self. Antanien’s coaching style is based in mindfulness and yoga psychology.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Antanien wears many hats in the realm of service. She holds certification for Holisitic Life, Career, and Executive Coach from Goal Imagery Institute and received instruction from renowned coach, Marianna Lead Phd. In addition she is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation. Antanien graduated with honors from Canisius College with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling / Counseling Education as well as completed advanced studies in Clinical Mental Health. She is trained in Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness and Addictions / Recovery counseling. Antanien has completed mindfulness training under Professor Ronald D. Siegel at Harvard Medical School. She is an active member of the Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International (Chi Sigma Iota ), the International Coaching Federation, a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor and holds a New York State license permit to practice mental health counseling.
Her working experience encompasses a combination of therapy and coaching approaches including Behavioral, Cognitive, and Humanistic Therapy’s including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, yoga psychology and mindfulness techniques.
In addition to her clinical work, Antanien also is active in many educational endeavors to assist young people with healthy coping skills, self esteem / self efficacy and healthy sexual identity. She has 10 years of residential management experience in family systems within Office of Mental Health / Department of Social Service facilities, is a published writer, a world traveler, ongoing activist for the climate, children, women, and BIPOC rights and is proficient in public speaking. Antanien has spearheaded programs in various areas of nutrition, stress management, exercise and spirituality to support working environments and staff dynamics.
Above all else, Antanien’s greatest learning experiences have come from the journey of life itself. Achieving and overcoming many transitions of her own has allowed her to be compassionate and direct in her coaching and communication styles. She is grateful she can be of service to others.
In her day to day life, Antanien enjoys yoga, walks, kayaking, artwork, writing and spending time with family and friends. She is a practicing buddhist who works to bring the knowledge of impermanence to others. Antanien believes in the honest answer, an emotional global connection, enlightenment within the moment and forgiveness.
MISSION
“I believe the motivation of spiritual development is an intricate part of transformation and ultimately can relieve behavioral and emotional experiences of distress. Our innermost self thrives gloriously deep within us whilst the chaos of day to day happenings whirl around. Our life is infiltrated with so many distractions, and at times it is difficult to see clearly enough to step in the direction of your hopes and dreams. As the authentic self is realized your life will flow easily and inner peace will be abundant. Together, we will begin to discover ways that will benefit your personal growth and empower your inner wisdom."