temple of unity team
Here, we honor the beauty of diversity, the power of presence, and the shared purpose of creating a lasting impact on your sacred journey. Each member of our team embodies the sacred mission of creating spaces for you to reconnect, recharge, and rediscover your truest self.
Shirin Hedayat
Shirin lovingly weaves spirituality and conscious entrepreneurship to nurture personal and global transformation. As the founder of the Temple of Unity, she has created a sacred sanctuary where individuals are invited to reconnect with their true essence through meditation, breathwork, sonic healing, movement, and holistic practices. The Temple offers monthly meditation circles, courses, and retreats, gently guiding participants to expand their awareness and cultivate inner peace.
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Rooted in her Master Certification from the Academy of Intuition Medicine, where she devoted over 1,000 hours to energetic healing and spiritual consultation, Shirin is passionate about helping others awaken their innate spiritual gifts and align with their deepest purpose.
As an Alchemist of Sound and Spoken Word, she channels healing frequencies through crystal singing bowls. chimes, and chants,
In her role as the Managing Director of OM Impact Fund, Shirin channels her spiritual insights into the realm of conscious business. The fund invests in startups committed to creating positive change, focusing on areas like climate, health, education, and finance. By supporting businesses that strive for both financial success and the betterment of the world, she nurtures a vision of a more compassionate and sustainable future. Shirin’s unique blend of intuitive wisdom and business expertise allows her to recognize and cultivate companies that align with a higher purpose, fostering growth that resonates with the heart and soul of humanity.
Aida Monfared
Aida, with a background in psychology from Tehran, has always been drawn to understanding human connections. Through her work on various relationship cases, she discovered the profound link between emotions and reactions. Upon moving to the U.S. in her late twenties, she found a new passion for photography while working at a broadcast company. As she captured the intricate details of portraits and landscapes, she began to see a deeper connection between the human soul, nature, and the pure energy that unites all living beings.
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Her journey toward spirituality took root when she recognized that many people struggled with inner peace due to the self-image they had constructed. This insight guided her to the sacred circle meditation at the Temple of Unity, where she has spent the past four years immersing herself in spiritual practice. Today, Aida’s lifelong love for art, calligraphy, cooking, and spirituality fuels her mission to help others find peace and awareness along their spiritual paths.
Farnaz Khadiv
Farnaz is a spiritual guide and intuitive healer, blending her deep connection to spirituality with a strong foundation in science and design. She is fully dedicated to guiding others on their path of self-discovery. Through meditation, energy healing, and holistic practices, she empowers individuals to cultivate inner peace, clarity, and balance. Her journey bridges the gap between the mind, body, and soul, offering a powerful and transformative experience for those seeking to embrace their true, authentic selves.
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Born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in a vibrant city of Tehran. Her journey into spirituality began at the early age, she was inspired by her grandmother and grew up practicing Islam. At the age of 13 she was introduced to Transcendental Meditation(TM) which led her to explore a wide array of spiritual teachings, including Sufism and various religious philosophies. This quest for deeper understanding continued throughout her life, as she sought to answer fundamental questions about existence and life purpose.
After completing her degree in physics she moved back to U.S where she continued her education and got her bachelor’s in Fine Arts. With the support of her husband, Farnaz balanced a career in the corporate world with motherhood, all while remaining dedicated to her spiritual growth. In 2011 She joined School of Practical Philosophy for nine years, soon after started meditation at Sacred Circle in Temple of Unity, and eventually in 2021 earned A Master’s degree from the Academy of Intuition Medicine.
Armineh Astanbous
Armineh Turgeon (Astanbous) has cultivated a lifelong connection to traditional healing practices and energy medicine. She holds a master’s certification in Intuition Medicine® from the Academy of Intuition Medicine®, where she honed her ability to blend both the art and science of energy medicine. Her academic journey is broad and varied, covering fields such as agricultural engineering, art, fashion design, and Jungian psychology, reflecting her deep curiosity and desire for knowledge across many disciplines.
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Two pivotal moments in her life set her on a transformative path of self-discovery.
At 19, she experienced a profound awakening, marking the beginning of her spiritual alignment and reconnection with her innate abilities. This experience opened the door to a deeper understanding of her purpose and the universal wisdom that continues to guide her.
Later, at 42, she encountered another profound revelation, where the universe revealed itself to her through intricate codes, symbols, geometric shapes and light language, further deepening her journey toward her Higher Self.
Over the years, Armineh has immersed herself in practices like Tai Chi Juan, yoga, meditation, Sophism and Dance, which have expanded her awareness and deepened her connection to personal healing and consciousness.
Today, she is passionate about creating sacred spaces for others, helping them start on their own journeys of healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth.
Tiffany Joy Basse
Tiffany Joy Basse is a certified Rebirthing Breathwork facilitator and holistic healer, blending ancient wisdom with modern techniques. Trained in energy medicine at the Academy of Intuition Medicine where she spent 5 years, she also integrates EFT and human potential coaching into her practice. Tiffany’s intuitive approach creates a safe space for profound personal transformation.
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Through online classes, one-on-one sessions, and personal retreats at Mt. Shasta and Sedona, she guides clients to unlock their inner wisdom, release trauma and emotional blocks, and tap into their full potential. Experience the life-changing power of Breathwork with Tiffany and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Alexandra Byrnes
Alexandra holds a Master’s in Intuition Medicine®, where she deepened her passion for spirituality and learned the art of energy medicine. As a guide, facilitator, and lifelong student of life, she blends her lived experience with formal training to support others on their personal path. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and a career in media, Alexandra understands the power of language and uses it to help others see clearly, reconnect with themselves, and reshape their inner narrative.
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Alexandra’s spiritual journey took a profound turn when she traveled to Egypt for her 30th birthday in 2022. On that trip she met members of the Temple of Unity, an encounter that ultimately led her to the Academy of Intuition Medicine. It was there that she came face to face with her true self, the part of her that existed beneath the conditioning, trauma, and protective patterns formed in childhood.
Through her studies she learned how to transmute her inner critic, cultivate self-love, and return to the wisdom of her heart. This is a path she continues to walk and deepen every day.
Today, Alexandra is the founder of VISYOUNARY Wellness, where she partners with corporations to bring meditation, energetic awareness, and heart-centered tools into the workplace. Her work helps employees manage stress, build inner resilience, and reconnect with their heart in environments that often value productivity over presence.
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EXPLORE
Telegram Channel
Gateway to Awakening
LifeRise App
Sacred Playlist (coming soon)
LEARN
Sacred Pathways
About the Temple
About Shirin
Contact
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