Born in India, Vinie’s family was traditional, but far from ordinary. Her parents, Yogi Bhajan Ph.D., and Bibiji Inderjit Kaur, Ph.D., introduced Kundalini Yoga to the west in 1969 and spearheaded the creation of the first Ayurvedic-based businesses (Yogi Tea, Golden Temple and Peace Cereal) in the United States. At age 10, she came to the U.S. and was raised in Espanola, N.M.
“I call New Mexico my home,” she said in a recent interview. “Even in our New Mexico households, we did and still incorporate ancient Ayurvedic principles into almost every aspect of daily life.”
After recovering from a debilitating illness and witnessing her own recovery via Ayurvedic remedies, she embarked on a new path and dove into learning all about ancient healing. This laid the foundation for her all-natural skincare line, Vinies Ayurveda’s Soul.
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