Sashikala Ananth is an architect and a graduate of the Madras School of Architecture. For over four decades, she has dedicated herself to the study and practice of Vāstu, the classical Indian science of architecture. She trained for ten years under Sri Ganapati Sthapati, one of India's foremost authorities on the Vāstu Śāstras, and also studied Yoga at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram. Blending traditional wisdom with contemporary design, she has led numerous Vāstu-based architectural projects, mentored over 35 students, and trained architects across India. She also teaches Vāstu at MIT, Indica, and other institutions, and has developed lectures, workshops, and educational modules to promote this timeless knowledge.