AYURVEDA

WHAT IS AYURVEDA?

Ayurveda is not only a system of medicine, it is a way of life.

This system encourages us to catch imbalance before it begins to create disease. Through food, spices, herbs, natural oils, daily and seasonal rhythms, and gentle seasonal cleansing, the body, mind, soul, and senses are brought into balance- and maybe even bliss. Ayurvedic practices improve digestion, nourish the tissues, calm the mind, and discourage toxicity.

The science of Ayurveda links an intuitive understanding of the qualities of our world, to how we are each affected by foods, lifestyle, and environment. When we try to live outside of the laws of our universe (example: sleeping in the daytime, eating foods out of season), we end up swimming against the current of nature, which drains our vital energies and results in low immunity, and eventually disease. 

The Ayurvedic system of medicine recommends changes, often simple ones, in diet, lifestyle, and environment to bring individuals into balance with the elements of their constitution, climate, and daily life.

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CONSULTATIONS

Let’s partner up on making diet and lifestyle changes. Here is how it works: at the first meeting, I will get a clearer picture from you about your health background, present state of body/mind, and current routines. 

We will discuss your Prakriti (constitutional make up) and Vikriti (present state of imbalance). In this session, we will begin to see what qualities may be diminished in your present state, while other qualities may be in excess. I will offer diet and lifestyle suggestions to restore equilibrium to body/mind and with this, your body and mind into a state of health and happiness. 

I take great care to offer tips and resources for integrating and maintaining healthy routines that work with your daily schedule and responsibilities. These changes may take time, and we begin by focusing on the few things that are most likely to be effective for bringing you into balance during the present season and stage of life. As new routines are integrated, self-awareness will guide you into choices that support well-being.

MENTORING

For Ayurvedic Health Counselors and yoga teachers in need of guidance in practice, I offer a limited number of 30-60 minute sessions.

Professional TRAINING

The Ayurvedic Health Counselor training is a one-year process. Through a combination of weekends and weekly webinar classes, you can immerse yourself in the process of becoming an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. Basic college-level anatomy co-requisite can also be completed online.

I am on faculty for a few different schools. Please email me (click on the envelope icon below) for more information, including application process and continuing education opportunities and I can put you in touch with the schools and I’ll look forward to having you in class!  

For graduates of AHC, I offer an annual mentorship cohort of continuing studies, marketing your practice, and provide guidance and peer review of your cases. Please email for details on this.