Draft:Guylaine Vallée

Guylaine Vallée (born March 22, 1959) is a Canadian practitioner of Vedic palmistry (Hast Jyotish), Vedic astrology (Jyotish)  , and is a teacher, writer, webinar host, and a devotee of enlightened spiritual leader, Paramahansa Yogananda.

Guylaine grew up in Valleyfield, Quebec, and graduated from the television program at CEGEP de Jonquière's School of Media Arts & Technology. She had a successful career as a scriptwriter and film editor in Paris and Montreal. However, her life took a transformative turn after meeting world-renowned Vedic astro-palmist, Ghanshyam Singh Birla. Inspired by the ancient science of Vedic Palmistry, Guylaine dedicated herself to its study and practice.

Over the past 40 years, she has helped thousands of clients improve their lives through palmistry and has inspired tens of thousands through her lectures across North America and various radio and television appearances. Guylaine currently practices Vedic palmistry at the Birla Center in Chénéville, Québec.

Autobiography
The Happy Palmist: My Joyful Adventure in Vedic Palmistry

What drives a small-town girl from Quebec to go to India where she will have the privilege to read the hands of one of world's greatest humanitarians, Mother Teresa? Guylaine's autobiography, The Happy Palmist, charts her tumultuous journey from an unhappy teen who, through willpower and courage, became a consultant to thousands of people, shedding light on the lives of her clients and helping them to achieve their dreams.

In this highly personal memoir, Guylaine brings us along on her journey from her loving childhood home to the series of traumatic events that destroyed her confidence and shattered her self-esteem.

At 24, feeling that her life lacked meaning or purpose after an unsuccessful quest for happiness in Paris, Guylaine moved back to Montreal where she heard about Indian palmist Ghanshyam Singh Birla, Director of the Birla Center. He would inspire her to begin a new, exciting chapter of her life—a mission to help others through the ancient science of Palmistry, through which she eventually found joy.

New York Times best-selling author Steve Erwin (Left to Tell) helped Guylaine craft her story, drawing out the rich details of heartache and elation that fill this chronicle of loneliness, hope and redemption.

Celebrity Clients
Guylaine has studied the palms of numerous well-known figures and celebrities, such as motivational best-selling author Wayne Dyer, Ricky Martin, Gino Vannelli, Marina Orsini, Mitsou and Lilou Macé.

Palmistry Textbooks & Courses
Guylaine is dedicated to honoring the vision of her mentor, Ghanshyam Singh Birla, to bring Vedic palmistry and its many benefits to people all around the world. To that end, she is working on a series of courses and textbooks that cover every aspect of this ancient science, including full programs (texts and videos) that explore the three most powerful "mounts" in the hand—Luna, Venus and Mars. The mounts are the astrological zones of the palm and directly affect our personality, thoughts and behavior. Students are able to test their knowledge with the online quizzes that come with each lesson.

90-Day Challenges
Guylaine has worked with Ghanshyam Singh Birla to create a series of user-friendly, 90-day self-development programs that help people make quick and lasting improvements in their lives through palmistry.

Their years of experience has proven that it takes a minimum of 90 days of consistent effort to make lasting positive changes in the way we think, act and feel. With palmistry, we can actually see those changes taking place in the palms of our hands. That's because when our thoughts and attitudes improve, so do the lines in our hand.

In these unique programs, Guylaine examines real life case studies and handprints while incorporating aspects of Vedic philosophy, yoga, ancient breathing techniques, inspirational thoughts and journaling.

Joni Patry's Astrology Insights Magazine
Since January 2024, Guylaine has been contributing a monthly column on Vedic palmistry in Joni Patry's Astrology Insights Magazine.

Astrologic Magazine
Between 2015 and 2022, Guylaine was the contributor to the Palmistry section of online Astrologic Magazine where she was writing articles about Vedic palmistry.

A Moment with Guylaine
Between 2015 and 2022, Guylaine hosted A Moment with Guylaine, a series of weekly videos aired on Facebook and YouTube where she interviewed celebrities, informed viewers of planetary transits and give insights on what the hands reveal.

Birla Vedic Center Blog
Guylaine writes monthly articles for the Birla Vedic Center blog.

Magazine Dernière Heure
Guylaine had her own monthly advice column in Dernière Heure.

Community Outreach
Vedic palmistry has enriched Guylaine's life so much that she has dedicated much of her time bringing her knowledge to those she believes could most benefit from the ancient science of palmistry.

This includes volunteer work for associations and libraries throughout Quebec, including lectures at the Cancer Society, McGill University, Concordia University, Comm' Femme Association, St. Justine Hospital, Aids Association of Montreal, the Hindu Temple Mission and ARCAD (organization which sponsors visits to penitentiaries). Guylaine has also lectured on the insights of Vedic Palmistry and its role in Ayurvedic healing in various health centers, bookstores and symposiums throughout North America, including being a guest lecturer for the Radiology Society of Québec.

Awards
Honorary bachelor's degree in Astro-Palmistry from the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Kolkata, India, 1996.

Testimonials
"This is such an amazing course with in depth reading material, videos and a weekly live lesson with Guylaine and her extraordinary gifted teaching. This is the 3rd course in a series that I am taking and I can't express how informative it is and how much I am learning about myself on a daily basis. I can't recommend it enough."

—Dominique Reese, Quebec

"I have attended several seminars given by Guylaine over the years and she never disappoints. Humor, knowledge and love are her hallmarks and that of the Center."

—Ellie Klaus. Montreal

"My 1st Vedic Palmistry & Astrology session with Guylaine in 1996 was the beginning of a profound lifelong journey of spiritual self-awakening & growth. I am honored to have been guided and coached. Ever 💝 Thank you for your EXCEPTIONAL Work."

— Eleni Moudakis, Montreal

My favorite school. Ever. Best staff. Ever. Extremely interesting content.

—Krissie Anderson, Colorado

"The teaching received at the Birla Center changed my life. I learned to know myself better and realize myself. Vedic palmistry, an ancestral science should be known to everyone to allow us to live happier among ourselves."

—Fabienne Barros, Spain

"This is absolutely the place to be if you are interested in Vedic Astrology and Vedic Palmistry. When you are interested in a book about palmistry it's very difficult to choose from the huge amount of books on this topic. But the books of Ghanshyam stand out for the incredible amount of information and clear explanation. It goes back to the roots of palmistry in India. Also the (online) courses of the Birla Center will enrich your life."

—Bernadette Van Der Wereld, The Netherlands

Book Reviews on Amazon
Here is what some readers have said about The Happy Palmist on Amazon:

"I started reading the Happy Palmist and I couldn't let it go off my hands. It is full of both practical and spiritual lessons of life on how to deal with ups and downs in life. Very inspiring book!"

— Chafik Zakaria, Montreal

"The Happy Palmist is a very engaging and inspirational autobiography. I would highly recommend it. Once I began reading, I had a hard time putting it down!"

— Amf, USA

"I read Guylaine Vallée's book, The Happy Palmist, in one weekend. I could not put it down. Guylaine's story is captivating and inspiring. She is humble, courageous, determined and quite funny. I felt many emotions as I embarked on her life adventure. Her story about her family touched me deeply. I enjoyed walking through her inner journey with much compassion and felt I was with her and her team, when she explored the streets of India and when she met with Mother Teresa in Calcutta. I loved reading about how she had experienced a magic moment in Florida...the suspense kept me glued to my chair."

— Colette Asselin, Ottawa, ON