AYURVEDA
I believe that everyone has the capacity to connect to optimal health, inner wisdom and grace. As a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, I empower clients toward self inquiry and insight. I offer Ayurvedic treatments as a gateway to deep relaxation, rejuvenation, regeneration and radiance.
It has been a blessing to study with many masterful teachers including Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. Sarita Shrestha and Dr. Suhas G. Kshirsagar. I have traveled extensively in India and received mentorship under Dr. N V Krishnamurthy in Mysore. I am a graduate of Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle. In addition to specializing in Ayurvedic massage, I also offer therapeutic massage integrating Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular, Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Reiki, and Craniosacral techniques. For many years I was an active Doula. Today I serve the birthing community by offering Prenatal and Postpartum massage.
Ayurveda is a holistic healing system and a path of living harmoniously with nature. In Sanskrit the word Ayurveda translates to the science of life and longevity. It is said to be the world’s oldest & most comprehensive system of healthcare dating back 5000 years.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, all of creation is composed of five great elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water & Earth. We are an intimate reflection of everything in the universe and are composed of these elemental building blocks.
Yatha Pinde Tatha Bramhande – “As is the microcosm so is the macrocosm.” We are not separate from nature. When we separate ourselves, chaos begins.
The five elements refine into three types of functional, energetic principles known as bodily humors or Doshas. These are: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each Dosha has a myriad of physical, emotional, mental characteristics and tendencies that combine at conception to form the foundation of our individual constitution known as our Prakriti or “first creation” Our Prakriti never changes. When we are in a state of imbalance this is called Vikruti or “current state.” Ayurveda guides us to be proactive with our health and reclaim our own unique state of equilibrium.
By learning about the Doshas, we discover our natural essence and constitutional tendencies. We then make lifestyle choices accordingly to become proactive with health and restore vital energy when imbalanced. Ayurveda offers a treasure chest of elegant tools and nourishing practices that nurtures our individuality. These include: daily routine, nutrition, massage, Yoga, meditation, herbs, rejuvenation programs and seasonal cleanses. Ultimately Ayurveda connects us back to our intuiton by harmonizing ourselves with nature’s seasons and rhythmic cycles. The result is self healing and resilance so that we live life expansively, rising to our fullest potential.
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Together we co create a protocol that is informed by the wisdom and philosophy of Ayurveda. We will work together in determining your unique constitution and any possible, current imbalances. I will offer you dietary, herbal, lifestyle, self care, Yoga and meditation practices. You will be empowered and fully supported in regaining health, balance and vitality to the body, mind, soul and senses.