2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

In this deeply personal talk, board-certified naturopathic doctor and women’s hormone specialist Dr. Afrouz Demeri shares the unexpected diagnosis that changed the course of her life. At just 38 years old, despite dedicating her career to health, she was diagnosed with a cardiac abnormality that forced her to confront a powerful truth: the root cause of many physical symptoms is often not purely physical. Through her story—growing up in Iran, navigating difficult relationships, and facing a health scare she never saw coming—Dr. Demeri explores how the body speaks through symptoms when our spirit, emotions, and mind fall out of alignment. Blending science, lived experience, and practical wisdom, this talk invites participants to reconsider how stress, relationships, and social connection shape our health and longevity. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation for the body’s intelligence, a renewed perspective on the true roots of disease, and simple guiding principles for living in greater alignment with themselves.