Maja Vučković

Biography

By profession I am a master in philosophy, a certified teacher of animal protection and a yoga instructor. Also, past and present, I am an activist with extensive experience in various areas of animal rights, from the theoretical, educational practice, channeled into my writings. I have collaborated with leading non-governmental organizations, promoting veganism and the equal treatment of all sensual beings. Some of them are: Animal Friends Croatia, Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo, Association for the protection of animals Novi Sad – SPANS, Freedom for Animals, Phoenix – Society for the Protection of Animals and Development of Civic Consciousness, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) etc. I was the founder and leader of the organization Animal Friends in Serbia.

As a long time journalist, I published many articles on bioethics, aesthetics, ecophilosophy, yoga and healthy lifestyles. I am an author and co-author of numerous collections of papers, scripts, journals, books and bulletins. I write philosophical papers, socially engaged essays and critical reviews. As a practical philosopher, I am engaged in research of biocentric ethics, deep ecology and social activism. I have independently performed as a lecturer at congresses, symposiums, forums and round tables on various topics.

These experiences affected what I am doing today. Within associations for nature protection, I teach animal protection and the environment through school and extracurricular activities, and I hold seminars for adults on ecosophy and animal rights (animalistic bioethics). I am a volunteer with the animal rights organization Anonymous for the Voiceless, international animal rights and planet conservation group Our Planet. Theirs Too., and worldwide network of groups for the rights of farm animals Animal Save Movement, where I participate in educating the public about the treatment of animals and spread a clear vegan message. Ahimsa Yoga & Art is the name of my yoga school and the workshop of objects of applied art that I create, by which I promote the philosophy of non-violence.

I am a member of Bioethics Society of Serbia, International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, Association for the Environmental Protection Refugium, Club of Teachers, Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina (NDNV), Namaste India Club, Research Foundation International of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and other organizations with which I implement innovative educational programs. Also, I am a member of a sports association Fit Land, association of independent societies and instructorsYoga Serbia and Yoga Alliance, accredited with designations: RYIT 500 (Registered Yoga International Teacher), E-RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) and YACEP (Continuing Education Provider), by which I promote the integrity and diversity of yoga.

I see my personal and professional growth and achievement through continually raising the level of my own knowledge and skills, using available resources as well as personal experiences, in order to realize the ideas that I stand for.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Education

2013 Master in Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy. Level: VII/2
2008 Graduated Professor of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy. Level: VII/1

Further Education

2018 Special Training Programme for Yoga Trainers, S-VYASA Yoga University – Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana
1. Samsthana, Bengaluru. Intensive yoga teacher training (YIC) 300 hours
2016 Certified Yoga Instructor, Faculty of Sport and Tourism – TIMS, Novi Sad. Qualification of the III degree in sport,
Training of 240 hours
2016 Yoga Instructor, Vidya Yoga Belgrade – Dragan Loncar’s School of Yoga. International standards: RYT 200 hours
2006 Specialized Journalistic Studies, Novi Sad School of Journalism. Duration: Two-Semesters

Seminars and Trainings

1. 2023 Artificial Intelligence and Surveillance Technologies – Challenges of Media Reporting, Workshop on
2. Digital Rights and Media Freedoms from the Perspective of Intrusive Technologies
  BIRN – The Balkan Investigative Reporting Network, 28 April, Belgrade
3. 2023 The First international conference “CASB: Health Tourism and Hospitality” (certificate)
  Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 24-25 February, Belgrade
4. 2022 Animal Politics World Conference “Taking Political Activism to the Next Level”
5. Animal Politics Foundation and the Dutch Party for the Animals, 10-11 December, Brussels
2022 Yogi Training, International standards: RYT 500 Hours (certificate)
Dr. ALV Kumar and Traditional Yoga, 26th January – 13th May, Hyderabad
2021 X Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 9-10 October, Novi Sad
2021 The Leadership Training Programme within the ORCA Academy (certificate)
Organization for Respect and Care of Animals – ORCA, April-October, Belgrade
2021 Animal Politics World Conference “Food and Health: Saving the World with Fork & Knife” (certificate)
Animal Politics Foundation and the Dutch Party for the Animals, 10-11 July, Amsterdam
2021 Patanjali Yoga Sutra Chanting: Memorization of Samādhi Pāda (certificate)
S-VYASA Yoga University – Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, 5th – 28th April, Bengaluru
2020 Gnostic Intensive With the Alternative Technique, Workshop
Hipokrat Yoga Studio and Ivana Kezic, Gnostic Intensive Master, 4th July, Novi Sad
2020 Methods and procedures of traditional medicine as a therapy of choice in rehabilitation and physiotherapy
1. practice (certificate)
Medical College of Applied Sciences, 22nd February, Zemun
2019 Yoga and Aromatheraphy, IV International Symposium on Mind/Body Medicine in Ayurveda called
1. „Ayurveda & Aromatherapy: Living in accordance with natural law“ (certificate)
Serbian Society for Ayurveda “Maharishi College for Perfect Health”, 14-15 December, Belgrade
2019 Activists in Politics – Animal Politics Foundation Training (certificate)
1. Social Media Training; Media Training; Political Education; Strategy and Campaigning
The Dutch Party for the Animals, 7-8 December, Belgrade
2019 Practical Application of Pratyahara – The Path to a Stable Mind (certificate)
Swami Omgjanam and Swami Mudraroopa Saraswati – Bihar Yoga Club, 22th June, Belgrade
2019 Deepening Yoga Practice (certificate)
Swami Savikalpananda Saraswati and Serbian Yoga Union, 25-26 May, Belgrade
2019 Backbending Workshop
Laruga Glaser and David Fredriksson in cooperation with Ashtanga Yoga Belgrade, 12th May, Belgrade
2019 The Hidden Power in Humans – Chakras and Kundalini
Mahamandaleshwar Swami Vivek Puri and Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 3^rd March, Novi Sad
2019 Classical Hatha Yoga – Developing Energy and Inner Stability (certificate)
Sannyasi Anandaratna and Serbian Yoga Union, 26-27 January, Belgrade
2018 Yoga in Daily Life
Swami Uma Puri and Yoga in Daily Life Centre, 24-25 November, Novi Sad
2018 VIII Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 20-21 October, Novi Sad
2018 Yoga for Diabetes (certificate)
Charitable society VYASA – Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, 1st September, Bengaluru
2018 Purification techniques in Hatha Yoga – Shatkarma (certificate)
Sports and Recreation Association “Bihar Yoga”, 30th June, Belgrade
2018 The Body That is Being Perfected – Siddha Deha, second part (certificate)
Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 16-17 June, Belgrade
2018 The Psoas Awakening by Yoga Techniques
Vidya Yoga and Core Fit Max, 27th May, Belgrade
2018 Vinyasa Workshop
Laruga Glaser and David Fredriksson in cooperation with Ashtanga Yoga Belgrade, 26th May, Belgrade
2018 Crystal Therapy – basic level (certificate)
Ljiljana Filipovic – Crystal Corner and Ultrawell Holistic Centre, 12th May, Novi Sad
2018 Yoga of Scent – workshop, III International Symposium on Mind/Body Medicine in Ayurveda called
„Aromatherapy & Ayurveda: Living in the World of Fragrance“ (certificate)
Serbian Society for Ayurveda “Maharishi College for Perfect Health”, 21-22 April, Belgrade
2017 The Body That is Being Perfected – Siddha Deha, first part (certificate)
Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 16-17 December, Belgrade
2017 Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga, Workshop
Hipokrat Yoga Studio and Ranko Stoiljkovic, KPJAYI Authorized Level 2 Teacher, 24 September, Novi Sad

2017 Power in the Hands, the Heart in the Yoga (certificate)
Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 3-4 June, Belgrade

2016 Kundalini (certificate)
Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 10-11 December, Belgrade
2016 Fractal Painting, series of workshops
Organization “Iz kruga – Vojvodina”, September-October, Novi Sad
2016 Pranayama II (certificate)
Walter Thirak Ruta – Pramiti Yoga School and Vidya Yoga, 11-12 June, Belgrade
2016 Yoga for Kids, master class for yoga teachers
Olja Lopusanski-Vlaskalic – Simha-Virya Yoga and Hipokrat Yoga Studio, 22 May, Novi Sad
2014 Climate Change and Biodiversity Conservation (certificate)
Association School for Survival, 5-6 December, Belgrade
2014 IV Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “ Nutrition of the Future” (certificate)
Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 4-5 October, Novi Sad
2014. Climate Change Workshop
- Unated Nations Development Programme in Serbia (UNDP) and Serbian Minister of Agriculture and Environmental in
- cooperation with Centre for Ecology and Sustainable Development (CEKOR), 26 June, Novi Sad
2013 Permaculture and Biointensive Farming Course
Association Healthy Land, April-June, Fruska Gora
2011 The University Course “Animal Welfare and Animal-Human Relations” (certificate)
Academy of Human-Animal relationship Graz and UNI for LIFE of Karl-Franzens University, 8-17 July, Graz
2011 Media Law Seminar
1. Independent Journalists’ Association of Serbia (NUNS) and USAID/IREX, 3 June, Novi Sad
2011 Depth Psychology and Group Analysis of Dreams, training (certificate)
Gestalt psychologists of Centre for Depth Psychology and Dream Analysis K.G. Jung and NSHC, April-June, Novi Sad
2010 Training on How to Design Quality Project Proposals (certificate)
1. CBIB – Cross Border Institution Building, 10-12 March, Novi Sad
2006 Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest School (certificate)
Centre for Peace and Democracy Development and The Citizens’ Pact for SEE, December-May, Novi Sad
2006 Program SCOOP to Help the Development of Investigative Journalism in Eastern Europe
The Danish Association for Investigative Journalism (FUJ), 19-20. August, Kosmaj
2005 Conscientious Objection and Civilian Service in Serbia and Montenegro
1. European Bureau for Conscientious Objection (EBCO Balkans), 10-13 November, Vrujci

Language Abilities

Serbian Sign Language – elementary level:
2023 Basic course of sign language A1 – The Educational Training Centre for Professional and Working Skills (certificate)
Hindi – intermediate level:
2018 Course of Hindi Language – B2.1, Centre for Languages, University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Philosophy (certificate)
English – upper level:
2013 Business English Language course, American Corner (certificate)
2013 Course of General English for adults – B2, Excalibur language school (certificate)
1. French – intermediate level:
2008 Classes during the school and university days
1. German – basic level:
2006 Course at the Academy language school
1. Serbo-Croatian – native language

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Various software for audio and video editing
• Editing and design websites: HTML and CMS (Joomla, Elxis, Wordpress, Blogger)

Researching areas

Bioethics, Animal Rights, Ecophilosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophical Indology, Ontology, Existentialism

Work experience

2017 – to date Fit Land – Sport for Everyone:
1. Licensed Yoga Instructor
2016 – to date Wellness and Yoga Centres:
(Hipokrat Yoga Studio, Baza Centre, Livada Centre)
Freelance Yoga Teacher
2015 – to date Ahimsa Yoga & Art:
1. Yoga Teacher and Designer of applied art used in yoga practice
2008 – to date Specialized magazines and websites:
1. (New Thought, Vegazin, Pink, Live Healthier, Blic Woman, Alternative Medicine, BIO Green Medicine;
  Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Animal friends, World Animal Day)
2. Fellow Journalist and Editor of publications about aesthetics, bioethics and healthy lifestyle
2013 – 2021 Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo:
1. Teacher of Animal Protection and the Environment;
2. Educational program accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia and continuously realized within the school subject “Nature Keepers”: PS „Petefi Sandor“, PS „Sonja Marinkovic, PS „Vuk Karadzic“, PS „Jozef Atila“, PS „Veljko Vlahovic“ – Novi Sad
2011 – 2013 Cultural Centre of Novi Sad (KCNS):
1. Journalist for the cultural magazine “Centre” and Editor of special editions
2010 – 2012 Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre (NSHC):
1. Project Assistant and Coordinator of the Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation
2009 – 2010 Elite Private Secondary School of Economics and Gymnasium, Novi Sad:
1. Teacher of Philosophy
2004 – 2007 Daily newspapers “Gradjanski list”, Novi Sad:
1. Journalist in cultural section
2004 – 2005 Panonia Television, Novi Sad:
1. Journalist for news program and cultural redaction
2004 – 2005 Television Novi Sad (Radio Television of Vojvodina today):
1. Journalist for cultural section in “Novosadske razglednice” newsroom

Author’s Educational Programs

2021 The series of lectures and workshops „Philosophy and Physiology of Yoga“. Modules: „Principles of practicing asanas“,
1. „Physiology of stretching in yoga practice“, „Effects and contraindications of asanas“, „Asanas for developing strength and
2. endurance“, „The effect of asanas on certain groups of muscles, joints and organs“ “, „Breathing during asana
3. practice“ and other; Sports Association Fit Land, Novi Sad
2020 Seminar “Activism for the Rights and Liberation of Animals: Nonviolent Response to the Violence We Witness” within the project
1. “Everyday is Political: Repoliticization and Democratization of Social Everyday Life through Public Speaking, Education and
  1. Activism”; Youth Center CK13, Novi Sad
2020 “Prevention of Psychosomatic Diseases through Meditation and Deep Yogic Relaxation”, theoretical presentation and workshop
1. of the continuing education course “Methods and Procedures of Traditional Medicine as a Therapy of Choice in Rehabilitation
  1. and Physiotherapy Practice”; Medical College of Applied Sciences, Zemun
2019 Self-development training course “Power Yoga” and workshops “Cyclic Meditation”, “Yoga Nidra – A Deep Relaxation
1. Technique”, “Restorative Yoga”, “Sun Salutation – Energizing the Body and Mind”; Sports Association Fit Land / Yoga Studio
  Hipokrat, Novi Sad
2019 Making Houses for Abandoned Animals – Creative Workshop for Children on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Animals
1. and Nature Djurdjevo; Baby Exit, Petrovaradin Fortress
2018 “The Moral Status of Non-Human Animals in Hellenic Philosophy”, theoretical presentation based on scientific paper and
1. presented within the lecture cycle “Moral and Legal Rights of Animals” realized in cooperation of the Center for the Study of
2. Bioethics and the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Belgrade; Serbian Philosophical Society – Faculty of Philosophy, Belgrade
2015 Animal Rights – Creative Conversation Workshop within the project “Articulation” and the program “Social activism,
1. participation, action”; Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad
2011 Protection of Abandoned Animals – Film Workshop for Children on behalf of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Center; Animal Shelter
1. “Monika’s Farm”, Djurdjevo

Other activities

- 2022 Participant at the panel discussion “Can veganism quell pressing environmental problems?“organized by the
- Association VivaBiH, VivaBiH Fest, Hotel Hills, Sarajevo
- 2022 Participant at the international round table “We Are All Neighbors“ organized by Club of book lovers „Majdan“, Ceremonial Hall of
- the City Municipality of Kostolac, (certificate)
- 2022 Translator of The Declaration of Animal Rights – a project of international animal rights and planet conservation group
- Our Planet. Theirs Too.
2022 Co-organizer of The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) on behalf of the organization Our Planet. Theirs Too.
2022 Participant in the global initiative “75 Crore Surya Namaskar” organized by Indian Ministry of Yoga and Ayurveda (AYUSH),
National Yogasana Sport Federation and Patanjali Ltd. (certificate)
2020 Guest at panel discussions by the Association of Journalists “Eco News”: “Climate Change: Facing Reality“ and
“Novi Sad – Green City”, Cultural Stations „Svilara“ and „Egység“, Novi Sad
2019 Event organizer with media promotion of the project “Improvement of Drought and Excess Water Monitoring for
Supporting Water Management and Mitigation of Risks Related to Extreme Weather Conditions (Water at Risk)”:
Hungary-Serbia IPA Cross-border Cooperation Programme and PWMC “Vode Vojvodine”
2019 Animal justice activist at worldwide network of groups for the rights of farm animals (Animal Save Movement)
2018 Guest at panel discussions by the Association of Journalists “Eco News”: “Does Waste Management Affect Climate
Change?” and “Environmental Financing – Reality and Perspectives”, Media Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad (certificates)
2018 Communication and Outreach Specialist at at Anonymous for the Voiceless
2017 Co-author of the international project “Culture and Art with Indira Gandhi” realized in cooperation with the Nomadik Foundation
and Indian national magazine “Chanakya Varta”
2016 PR for animal rights organizations and initiatives: Public relations and communication with the media
2016 Adviser on animal rights for the Association Refugium
2015 Organizer of the annual awards ceremony for humanitarian work and animal welfare of the Society for the Protection of Animals
and Nature Djurdjevo
2014 Organizer of the annual event “Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection“ for primary school students
2013 Selector and co-founder of the film festival on animal rights “Living Meat”, Youth Centre of Belgrade
2012 Editor and co-founder of the film festival on animal rights “Living Meat”, Cultural Centre of Novi Sad
2010 Participant in the shot movie about animal rights “Pork from Prison”
1. Fourth Festival of short film, Radio Cafe, Novi Sad
2009 Guest speaker on animal rights and animal protection of various manifestations
2008 Organizer and participant of activist meetings
2008 Associate of the Group for Monitoring, Animal Protection and Nature Conservation of the Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
2008 Founder of the NGO for the promotion of animal rights “Animal Friends in Serbia”:
1. Leading the organization, team work, PR work, implementation of projects and organization of events
2007 Volunteer of the animal protection and rights organization Animal Friends Croatia

Membership in Associations

2023 Dharma Voices for Animals (DVA) – Animal rights advocacy organization
2022 Literary Workshop “Kordun” – Organization for publishing and promoting works of Balkan art and culture
2022 International Yoga Alliance (IYA) – Indian charity based yoga teacher certification body
2018 The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) – Alumni
2018 Yoga Serbia – Association of Independent Societies and Instructors
2017 Research Foundation International – Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
2017 Namaste India – Indian Fan Club
2017 Yoga Alliance (YA) – American international professional association of yoga teachers
2017 Sports Association Fit Land
2014 International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics
2014 Association for the Environmental Protection Refugium
2014 Bioethics Society of Serbia
2013 Club of Teachers
2013 Faculty of Philosophy Novi Sad – Alumni
2006 Novi Sad School of Journalism – Alumni
2005 Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina

Grants and Scholarships

2023 Stipend from Yoga Alliance Foundation of USA (YAF) with Ivy Child International and Synergy Yoga for the Teaching for
Equity program (TFE)
2018 Government of India Scholarship for Special Training Programme for Yoga Trainers at S-VYASA University under the Indian
1. Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
2017 Grant from the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia for the international project “Culture and Art with
1. Indira Gandhi” implemented in New Delhi (India)
2011 Scholarship from the Swiss department of the Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdjevo for the training and
1. further education of teachers within the project “Animal Protection in Class” held at Karl-Franzens University (Austria)

Certificates of Appreciation and Recognition

2021 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in the programme of 7^thInternational Day of Yoga, Indian Ministry of Yoga and
1. Ayurveda (AYUSH)
2019 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 5^th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, Belgrade
2018 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 4th BeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, Belgrade
2018 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 2nd Animal Protection Congress in Serbia, Animal Rescue Serbia, Belgrade
2017 Certificate of Appreciation for participation in 1st Animal Protection Congress in Serbia, Animal Rescue Serbia, Belgrade
2014 Certificate of Appreciation for successful cooperation and implementation classes “Nature Keepers”, Veljko Vlahovic School,
1. Novi Sad
2006 Praise Certificate for Outstanding Reader, Novi Sad School of Journalism

Additional information

2022 Designations: Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT 500 and Registered Yoga International Teacher – RYIT 500
1. (ID: 202205676)

2019 Designations: Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP)
2018 Profi license – Working permission by Alliance for Recreation and Fitness Serbia (ID: 000236/2)
2017 Registered Yoga Teacher – RYT 200 (ID: 217301)
2009 Driving licence (category B)
2008 Project design and project management experience
2004 Work with children and young people; Cooperation with minority rights organizations

Interests and Hobbies

• Creative and critical writings (essays, reviews, poetry)
• Proofreading of books and articles (published editions)
• Photography (finished course of news photography at the Novi Sad School of Journalism)
• Fine art (painting, drawing, making decorative and useful objects)
• Actively investing in physical and mental development (two decades of studying and practicing yoga)

Personal characteristics

Precise, Perseverance, Independent, Creative, Initiative, Communicative

Independent Lectures

2023 Effects of Meditation on Stress Management, Psychophysical Well-Being and Quality of Life
The First international conference “CASB: Health Tourism and Hospitality”, Academy of Applied Studies Belgrade, 24-25
February, Hotel M, Belgrade
2022 The Natural Legal Principles of Animal Protection
National Animal Rights Day, Our Planet. Theirs Too. 5^th June, Zmaj Jovina Street, Novi Sad
2021 Health Preservation and Disease Prevention Through Yogic Meditation, guest speaker (certificate)
X Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 9-10
October, SPENS, Novi Sad
2019 Nonviolent animal rights activism, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
5^thBeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, 12^th October, Dorcol Platz, Belgrade

2019 Solidarity Vegan Dinner, guest speaker
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 22^nd May, Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad

2018 Speciesism in Language, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
4^thBeGeVege Festival, Freedom for Animals, 17^th November, Dorcol Platz, Belgrade

2018 Milk – A Symbol of Class and Gender Discrimination, guest speaker (certificate)
VIII Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 20-21 October, SPENS, Novi Sad
2018 The Position of Female in the Society, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
2^nd Animal Protection Congress in Serbia ”To Match the Cubes”, Animal Rescue Serbia, 7^th October, Hotel Radisson Blu,
Belgrade
2017 International Human Rights Day, guest speaker
Research Foundation, 10^th December, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
2017 The Position of Women in the Society, guest speaker
Research Foundation, 3^rd December, The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
2017 Animal rights contribution to non-violence, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
3^rd BeGeVege Festival, guest speaker, Freedom for Animals, 22^nd October, SC Usce, Belgrade
2017 Animal rights as a moral requirement, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
1^st Animal Protection Congress in Serbia ”To Match the Cubes”, Animal Rescue Serbia, 16^th September, Hotel Radisson Blu, Belgrade
2016 Catharsis, blue colored, guest speaker
The opening of the exhibition of paintings by Jasna Djukic, Club of Culture "Crna ovca", 12^th November, Novi Sad
2016 Animal rights contribution to non-violence, guest speaker (certificate of appreciation)
3^rd BeGeVege Festival, guest speaker, Freedom for Animals, 22^nd October, SC Usce, Belgrade

2014 Do Animals Have Rights?, host and lecturer
World Animal Day, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad

2014 Ahimsa – the ethical principle of non-violence as a path to personal and collective progress, guest speaker (certificate)
IV Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future“, Society for Population Policy “Breg”, 4-5 October, SPENS, Novi Sad
2013 Activism for Animal Rights, guest speaker
Film festival “Living Meat”, 4^th Oktober, Youth Centre of Belgrade
2013 Activism as a Way to Overcome the Anthropocentric Tradition, guest speaker
Third Birthay of Open Kitchen, 4^th September, Youth Centre CK13, Novi Sad

Conducted Meetings

2017 The Forgotten Girl of India, moderator and presenter
The exhibition and book promotion by Maja Familic, 7^th December, Embassy of Serbia in New Delhi

2016 The Third Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 7^th October, Novi Sad

2014 Domestic Animals and Humans, host and educator
Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 13^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”

2014 Living Danube Caravan, host and presenter
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Association Refugium and NIDSB Josif Pancic, 1^th July, Novi Sad – Strand

2012 Five to 12 for Animals, host and presenter
World Animal Week, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad

2012 Veg(etari)anism and Animal Rights, presenter and educator of Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 15^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”
2012 Animal Rights and the Education, host and presenter
Film festival “Living Meat”, 17-20 May, Cultural Centre of Novi Sad, Novi Sad

2011 We are also Citizens of Novi Sad – protection of animal rights, presenter and educator
World Animal Day, 4^th October, Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad
2011 Animal Protection and Adoption, presenter and educator of Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre
Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 3^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”
2011 The Second Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 30^th March, Novi Sad
2011 The First Meeting of the Associations for Protection of Animals, host and moderator
Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, 24^th February, Novi Sad
2010 7. Festival of Joy, presenter and juror
Animal Friends in Serbia, 13^th June, Belgrade – Sports Centre Olimp
2010 Green Novi Sad Night, presenter and educator
Student Association of Novi Sad, 11^th March, Novi Sad
2009 Planet Vegetarian, presenter and educator
Animal Friends, 29^th October, Novi Sad
2008 Veg(etari)anism, host and educator of Animal Friends
Day of Healthy Food and Animal Protection, 13^th September, Society for the Protection of Animals and Nature Djurdevo,
Djurdjevo – Animal sanctuary “Monica’s Farm”

Public Presentations

1. 2023 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
  Performance of the the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 17th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
2. 2023 National Animal Rights Day, presenter and educator
  Our Planet. Theirs Too. 4th June, Novi Sad
3. 2023      Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
              Anonymous for the Voiceless, 19^th February, 18^th February, 8^th May, 2^nd July, 12^th August, Novi Sad
  2023      Vigil, presenter
              Animal Save Movement, 17^th February, 7^th July, Novi Sad
4. 2022 March for Animals, presenter and educator
5. Veggie Society, 1^st October, Belgrade
  1. 2022 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
  2. Performance of the the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 18^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
2022 National Animal Rights Day, presenter and educator
Our Planet. Theirs Too. 5^th June, Novi Sad
2022 Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 15^th January, 19^th March, 24^th April, 23^rd July, 3^rd September, 16^thOctober,
14^thNovember, 18^th December, Novi Sad – Belgrade
2022 Vigil, presenter
Animal Save Movement, 4^th January, 15^th March, 29^th March, 8^th April, 26^th April, 12^th May, 26^th July,
6^th September, 23^rd December, Novi Sad
2021 International Cube Day, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 6^th November, Novi Sad
2021 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 20^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
2021 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 19^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
2021 Vigil, presenter
Animal Save Movement, 30^th March, 5^th May, 24^th June, 6^th July, 27^th July, Novi Sad
2021 Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 13^th March, 17^th April, 15^th May, 5^thJune, 11^th July, 24^th July, 4^th September, Novi Sad – Subotica
2020 International Cube Day, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 7^th November, Novi Sad
2020 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 28^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
2020 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, Belgrade City Hall
2020 Vigil, presenter
Animal Save Movement, 3^rd March, 19^th June, 18^th July, 13^th August, Novi Sad
2020 Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 11^th January, 15^th March, 30^thMay, 5^th July, 1^st August, 22^nd August, 13^th September, Novi Sad
2019 International Cube Day, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 2^nd November, Novi Sad
2019 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, National Assembly in Belgrade
2019 Vigil, presenter
Animal Save Movement, 10^th May, 18^th June, Novi Sad
2019 Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 23^th February, 23^th March, 20^th April, 9^th June, 29^th June, 30^th June, 6^th July, 27^th July,
3^rdAugust, 9^th September, 5^th October, Novi Sad – Zrenjanin – Subotica
2018 International Cube Day, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 3rd November, Novi Sad
2018 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 16^th June, Usce Belgrade
2018 Cube of Truth, presenter and educator
Anonymous for the Voiceless, 24^th March, 15^th July and 29^th December, Novi Sad

2017 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 8^th July, SPENS, Novi Sad

2017 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 1^th July, Tasmajdan Park, Belgrade
2017 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 17^th June, Kalemegdan Fortress
2016 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 16^th July, Petrovaradin Fortress
2016 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Vidya Yoga Belgrade school organized by Embassy of India, 19^th June, The National Assembly
2015 International Yoga Day (IDY), presenter
Performance of the Hipokrat Yoga Studio organized by Embassy of India, 21^th June, Petrovaradin Fortress
2015 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter (certificate)
Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 4^th July, Freedom Square Novi Sad
2014 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter
Performance of the European Yoga Federation and Yoga Federation of Serbia, 29^th June, Freedom Square Novi Sad
2014 Protest against circuses with animals Corona, presenter
Serbian activists for animal rights, 5^th and 25^th June, Novi Sad
2013 Yoga Days of Good Deeds, presenter
“Sun Salutation” yoga series of the Yoga Federation of Serbia, 19^th May, Freedom Square Novi Sad
2010 The Hidden Victims of the Laboratory, presenter and educator
Animal Friends in Serbia, 15^th May, Novi Sad
2010 For Novi Sad without Circuses with Animals, presenter and educator
Animal Friends in Serbia, 28^th April, Novi Sad
2010 Meatout Day, presenter and educator
Animal Friends in Serbia, 20^th March, Novi Sad
2010 Did Your Hamburger Have a Face?, presenter and educator
Animal Friends in Serbia, 6^th March, Novi Sad
2010 Large annual protest against fur, presenter
Animal Friends in Croatia, 20^th February, Zagreb
2010 Fur Stinks, presenter and educator
Animal Friends in Serbia, 16^th January, Novi Sad
2008 Blind for Profit, presenter
Animal Friends, 26^th August, Novi Sad
2008 Animal Protection, presenter
Animal Friends, 4^th October, Animal Friends and Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre, Novi Sad

Publications (selection)

Books:

2023 The Breath of Empathy: A Philosophy of Animal Rights. Novi Sad: Self-published. Author, Forthcoming (The field of bioethics)
2021 Wellness Programs 2021. Authorized script for students. Belgrade: Medical College of Applied Sciences.
Co-author with M. Trajkov, Lj. Simpraga, D. Kljajic, N. Andonov, I. Acimovic (The field of physiotherapy)
2020 The Gift of Ethos: Essays on animal rights. Novi Sad: “Novosadski kulturno – obrazovni krug”. Author (The field of philosophy)
2013 Tales: Marko Kovacevic. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Redactor (The field of literature)
2010 Fining a Quartz: Friends & Zeljko Medic – Zac. Belgrade: Liber. Co-author (The field of poems)

Proceedings:

2023 Effects of Meditation on Stress Management, Psychophysical Well-being and Quality of Life. Proceedings book of the First

international conference “CASB: Health Tourism and Hospitality”, Hotel M, Belgrade, 24-25 February. Belgrade: Academy of

Applied Studies Belgrade (A scientific article on yoga)

2022 The Natural Legal Principles of Animal Protection. A Collection of Essays / International round table “We Are All Neighbors”,

Ceremonial Hall of the City Municipality of Kostolac, 19th August; Editor Slavica Pejovic. Kostolac: Club of book lovers „Majdan“

(Author article on bioethics)

2021 Health Preservation and Disease Prevention Through Yogic Meditation. Proceedings Book / X Multidisciplinary Congress with

International Participation “Nutrition of the Future”, SPENS, Novi Sad, 9-10 October. Titel: Society for Population Policy “Breg”

(A scientific article on yoga)

2018 Milk – A Symbol of Class and Gender Discrimination. Proceedings Book / VIII Multidisciplinary Congress with International

Participation “Nutrition of the Future”, SPENS, Novi Sad, 20-21 October. Titel: Society for Population Policy “Breg” (A scientific

article on bioethics)

2018 The Position of Female in the Society. Proceedings Book / 2^nd Animal Protection Congress in Serbia “To Match the Cubes“,

Hotel Radisson Blu, 7^th October. Belgrade: Animal Rescue Serbia (Author article on bioethics)

2017 Animal Rights as a Moral Requirement. Proceedings Book / 1^st Animal Protection Congress in Serbia “To Match the Cubes”,

Hotel Radisson Blu Old Mill, 16^th September. Belgrade: Animal Rescue Serbia (A scientific article on bioethics)

2014 Ahimsa – the ethical principle of non-violence as a path to personal and collective progress. Proceedings Book / IV

Multidisciplinary Congress with International Participation “Nutrition of the Future”, SPENS, Novi Sad, 4-5 October. Titel: Society

for Population Policy “Breg” (A scientific article on bioethics)

Journal Articles:

2021 Is Sensitivity a Measure of Moral Consideration? Belgrade: Digital edition. Veggie Society’s Bulletin Number 12
(Author article on bioethics)
2020 The Attitude Towards Animals as a Marker of the Progress of Modern Society. Belgrade: Digital edition. Veggie Society’s
Bulletin Number 9 (Author article on bioethics)
2018 The Moral Status of Non-Human Animals in Hellenic philosophy. Velika Mlaka: Digital edition. Magazine „Animal Liberation“
(A scientific article on bioethics)
2017 Top 10 Yoga Exercises for Bigginbers. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. BIO Green Medicine, number 2
(Author article on yoga)
2017 Yoga Can Keep You From Joint Pain. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. BIO Green Medicine, number 1
(Author article on yoga)
2017 Yoga Leads to a Higher Level of Energy. Novi Sad: Colour Press Group. Alternativne Medicine, number 1
(Author article on yoga)
2017 Bring Yantras into the House, Change Your Life. Belgrade: Ringier Axel Springer. Magazine “Blic zena”, number 638
(Author article on Indology)
2015 Ahimsa – on a path to personal and collective progress. Belgrade: Macrobiotic prom. Magazine “Ziveti zdravije”, number 69
(Author article on bioethics)
2012 Vegetarianism and the Survival of the Planet. Novi Sad: Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre. Leaflets printed on the occation World
Animal Day (Author article about animal rights and environmental protection)
2012 Veg(etari)anism. Novi Sad: Novi Sad Humanitarian Centre. Leaflets printed on the occation World Animal Day (Author article
about animal rights and environmental protection)
2011 Everyone Needs to Find Their Expression, Their Style. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal edition number 4
(An interview with the founder of Balkan jazz Dusko Gojkovic)
2011 An Actor as the Main Creator. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal edition number 1
(An interview with Michel Mathieu about experimental theatre)
2011 Symbols of Modern Urban Life. Novi Sad: IU “Misao”. Magazine “Nova misao”, number 14
(Presenting the work of Dusan Todorovic)
2010 A Vegan Diet is Ideal. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
(An interview with Dr Dragan Ivanov about vegetarianism and healthy lifestyles)

Reviews and Views:

2013 Openness and Receptivity to New Trends in Culture. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 19/20
(A review of the work of Cultural Centre of Novi Sad)
2013 The Capital Works of the Micro Publisher. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 19/20
(A review of the work of publisher “Kisa” regarding tenth anniversary)
2012 Modern Trends of the National Heroine. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 18
(A review of the exhibition of paintings by Katarina Jovanovic)
2012 Almighty Dialectic of Return to the Nature. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 13/14/15
(A review of the exhibition of sculptures by Diana Schwarzenberg)
2012 “Realism” as a Representation of the Essence of Things. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 13/14/15
(A review of the exhibition of work by Constantin Brancusi)
2012 Visual Messages to Archive Changes in Consciousness. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 12
(A review of the exhibition of representative works by Dusan Todorovic)
2012 Systematic efforts to Be, Become and Remain Free. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 11
(A review of the book “Philosophical fragments” by Ivan Milenkovic)
2012 Poetic and Visual Essence as the Basis for the Film. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 8
(A review of the exhibition of photography by Milco Mancevski)
2011 Dali‘s Divine Worlds. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 4
(Reviews the exhibition of graphics by Salvador Dali)
2011 Examination of the Position of Man in the Modern World. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, specijal
edition number 1 (A review of the theatre show 38. INFANT)
2011 The Emblems of Repressed Emotios That Cannot be Avoided. Novi Sad: Cultural Centre. Magazine “Centre”, number 7
(A review of the exhibition of graphics by Jasna Gulan)
2010 The Livewire Guide to Going, Being and Staying Veggie! Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
(A review of the book by Juliet Gellatley)
2010 Skinny Bitch. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
(A review of the book by Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin)
2010 Animal Brothers: Reflections on an ethical way of life. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
(A review of the book by Edgar Kupfer-Koberwitz).
2010 Environmental Ethics: An Introduction to Environmental Philosophy. Belgrade: Digital edition. Magazine “Vegazin”
(A review of the book by Joseph R. Des Jardins)

Maja Vučković

Welcome to My Website!

Here you will find a variety of articles on bioethics, aesthetics, ecophilosophy, activism for animal rights and protection, as well as tips for healthy and peaceful life - yoga, veganism etc. Also artistic and decorative items I create, a part of the workshop AHIMSA YOGA & ART.

I hope you will find much more than that, an motivation for your activities and personal development in the first place.

Namaste, Maja