About
Pardis, or Paradise
Pardis is the Persian word that gave English “paradise”. Many of you know me as Paradise; my legal name is Pardis Harirchian. In Persian, harir means silk, and my family name means roughly “the family of the silk merchants”.
Leading a yoga class in Peru
I’ve moved countries and rebuilt my life from the ground up more than once, learning new languages and new cultures each time. That has taught me how it feels to start over, and how much peace depends on feeling understood.
I studied human biology, then trained as a mediator, wrote my master’s thesis on psychedelics and peacebuilding, became a yoga teacher, and spent years guiding people with their wellbeing, from meditation and breath to nutrition and the microbiome. I write songs and poetry too, and I use them to help myself first.
Everything I offer, I practice on myself first. Helping others helps me too. After keeping these gifts quiet for a long time, I’m ready to share them.
Training & experience
- Certified mediator, California
- Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding, California State University, Dominguez Hills. Thesis: Joining Psychedelics and Peacebuilding (2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, University of California, Merced (2014)
- Yoga teacher
- Reiki master
- ThetaHealing practitioner
- Songwriter and poet
- Founder of Anahita Wellness, a skincare brand
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Persian
Credentials are held under my legal name, Pardis Harirchian.
Let’s talk
Book a free 20-minute intro call, ask a question, or invite me to speak.
Founder of Anahita Wellness, my skincare brand.
Sessions offer guidance and support. They are not medical or psychological treatment, and do not replace care from a licensed professional. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services.
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