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Sasha Chaitow

About Me

Sasha Chaitow PhD is a prolific British-Greek lecturer, a cultural historian, an educator, an author, and an artist. Her books and published research papers cover topics in the history of esotericism, culture, and science. She has exhibited her art internationally in 14 solo exhibitions since 2000, and has worked as a curator and event manager since 2008. She lectures internationally for academic and general audiences, and she teaches academic skills and research literacy for the sciences. She has worked in academic and scientific publishing and as a journalist and science writer. Her current research interests include the history and reception of Greek language and culture; the history of science and its intersection with wider culture; and, interdisciplinary approaches in the health sciences.

What I do

New in 2024

Resurgam – almost

It has been two years since this website was updated - two painful years in which I abandoned all my projects to walk alongside my mother down a slow, agonising path that ended in her passing on November 4th 2023. Why I went AWOL Since summer 2022 I have been...

New Book! Son of Prometheus

Highly anticipated and certainly overdue, I am delighted to announce the publication of my book Son of Prometheus: The Life and Work of Joséphin Péladan by Theion Publishing. The Standard Edition The Auric Edition (sold out) Dedication page Unboxing! Unboxing 2 Based...

CONFERENCE PAPER: ESSWE 9

"A Counterpoint to the Sum of Stupidity, or, How to become a Daimonic Genius. Joséphin Péladan's curriculum for self-initiation as an Ariste Conference poster Behind the scenes, just before going live! Note: Due to personal circumstances I was not able to attend in...

New Book! Chaitow’s Muscle Energy Techniques 5e

Over a decade ago, as he completed some of the earlier revisions to his manual therapy textbooks, my father Leon Chaitow said to me, laughingly, "When I'm dead this'll be your problem." Little did I know how quickly that time would come, and how I would find myself...

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A seasoned and inspiring speaker, Sasha delivers expert lectures, workshops, and masterclasses on a variety of topics. Virtual or in person, she will be happy to discuss your needs. Click below for excerpts from past talks and a list of topic areas.