Simple Āyurveda

Ä€yur = Life

Veda = Wisdom

Āyurveda is the ancient science of a life well-lived, in alignment with natural rhythms. Āyurveda is Traditional Indian Medicine, and is possibly the oldest system of medicine in the world. It is still used all over India today. There is some cross-over with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) but they are different systems.

My personal journey with Āyurveda has helped me heal persistent brain fog and fatigue due to nutritional deficiencies, completely recover from long COVID, and significantly improve both hormonal and emotional imbalances.

If you’re dealing with persistent health issues and sub-clinical symptoms that doctors dismiss, it’s possible that Ä€yurveda can help you.

When you google Ä€yurveda, you will likely find a lot of conflicting information and suggestions, different food lists of what to eat and what not to eat, and a multitude of different practices. This can be confusing, as it’s hard to know which practices are right for you.

This is actually a reflection of the deep wisdom of Ä€yurveda — there IS no one-size-fits-all! The ancients knew that every body/mind is different, unique, and needs a customized approach.

Rather than focusing on what foods to avoid (this is not a quick-fix or crash diet), we focus on your relationship to food and improving your digestion. This sets you up for sustainable improvement over time.

I am not a full Āyurvedic practitioner (this requires many years of study; I have done the equivalent of one year of study). I can offer simple changes and tailored guidance, which alone can make a big difference for most people, but in some cases, a more intensive approach is needed, in which case I will refer you to a competent Āyurvedic practitioner.

Simple Āyurvedic Guidance can include changes such as:

  • Changes to the time of day you eat
  • Simple recipes to try
  • Understanding your dosha (pattern of imbalance) and how to balance it
  • Herbs, Teas, and Spices to add
  • Mindful Eating practices (such as limiting distractions, mindful chewing, etc to improve digestion)
  • Self-Care practices, such as self oil massage (abhyanga)
  • Daily rhythms and Seasonal rhythms, and understanding both

A fully trained practitioner can offer you more in-depth guidance in diagnosing and understanding your current imbalances, implementing more specific interventions, and guiding you in deeper practices such as Āyurvedic cleansing and fasting. If a referral is needed, this is something we can discuss in your free consultation.

My Teachers in Yoga & the Vedic Tradition

The Teachers of My Teachers (My Lineage)