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Imbolc :: Awakening to Spring's First Stirrings
Imbolc marks the sacred time of Winter's waning and Spring's first whispers, heralding the awakening of new life beneath the earth. In the context of Self Work, Imbolc holds profound spiritual significance for personal growth & transformation, being recognized as a time of purification, inspiration, and alignment with the stirring energies of creation.
Depression Through an Ayurvedic Lens :: A Holistic Understanding
Through years of working with clients, I've come to see depression not just as a condition to be cured, but as an opportunity for transformation. By understanding it through the dual lens of biological & psychological dosha profiles, we can create a healing experience that honors the whole person, mind | body | spirit.
Cooking as Ayurvedic Therapy for Depression
By understanding depression through the lens of Vikriti and approaching cooking as a healing practice, we can begin to restore balance to mind | body | soul. This integrated approach to cooking becomes not just a means of sustenance, but a pathway back to wholeness.
Embracing Your Cycle :: Ayurvedic Menstrual Health Support
My role is to guide you toward greater understanding & harmony with your cycle, providing tools and knowledge that support not just your menstrual health, but your overall vitality & well-Being. If you're ready to explore a natural, holistic approach to menstrual wellness, I'm here to support you on your journey.
My Scope of Practice :: Professional Vedic & Ayurvedic Counseling
As a Certified Vedic Counselor (CVC) & Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor (CAHC), I offer a unique integration of ancient wisdom traditions to support holistic well-Being.
The Art of Daily Flow :: A Vedic Guide to Transforming Routine into Rhythm
Rhythm is purposeful in a different way than routine. While routine focuses on 'doing,' rhythm emphasizes 'feeling.' It's driven by an intention to nurture not just our physical activities but our mind | body | soul in harmony. This holistic approach allows us to remain connected to our deeper purpose while moving through our daily activities.
Personalized Ayurvedic Meal Plans :: Nourishment Aligned with Your True Nature
As Vedic Counselor, I've witnessed how personalized nutrition can transform not just physical health, but mental clarity and spiritual well-Being. Through my Personalized Meal Plan offering, I offer a bridge between ancient Ayurvedic principles and modern dietary needs, creating plans that are simultaneously authentic, practical, and aligned with contemporary lifestyles.
A Unique Approach to Ayurvedic Constitution Analysis
As a Vedic Counselor, I've observed that true wellness stems from a deep understanding of one's fundamental nature. While traditional Ayurvedic constitution analysis has provided invaluable insights for centuries, I've developed a unique approach that delves deeper into both the biological & psychological aspects of an individual's Being.
Why I Chose to Become a Non-Clinical Vedic Counselor
While clinical approaches serve an essential purpose, I've experienced & observed first-hand how the medical model can inadvertently extend the healing process most of the time.
Embracing Yule :: Wisdom of The Winter Solstice
Yule marks the sacred Winter Solstice, heralding the rebirth of the Sun and the gradual return of light to the world. In the context of Self Work, Yule holds profound spiritual significance for personal growth & transformation, being recognized as a time of renewal, inner light cultivation, and alignment with nature's cycle of death & rebirth.
Ayurvedic Guidance for the Kapha Season of Winter
In Ayurveda, the Winter season represents the height of Kapha dosha, characterized by cold, heavy, and stable qualities that mirror Kapha dosha: heavy, slow, cool, oily, and smooth. To maintain balance during this season, we must skillfully work with these qualities, fostering warmth and light while honoring the season's natural invitation to turn inward.
The Sacred Alchemy of Seeing :: Awakening Divine Recognition in a Disconnected World
When we commit to seeing the sacred in everyone, we begin to inhabit a different world, not because the world has changed, but because our way of seeing has transformed it.
The Ancient Wisdom of Embracing Pain | A Vedic Counselor's Reflection
In the Vedic tradition, pain is viewed not as an enemy to be vanquished, but as a teacher to be understood.
A Seer's Path as a Teacher, Guide, & Observer | in Light of Human Design & Vedic Wisdom
After exploring my Projector type and its beautiful resonance with Vedic wisdom, I find myself drawn to understand two more fascinating aspects of my Design: my Incarnation Cross & Design Sense. These elements add rich new dimensions to my Self-understanding, offering further validation of my natural tendencies and illuminating my path forward.
Understanding The Vedic Sciences :: Moving Beyond Common Misconceptions
The Vedas seem to be often misunderstood as purely religious texts, but they are better understood as comprehensive records of ancient wisdom encompassing various aspects of human life, from health & wellness to astronomy & architecture. While these teachings originated in the Indian subcontinent, they represent universal principles that transcend religious boundaries.
Thinning of The Veil :: Samhain & The Celtic New Year
Samhain stands as a powerful threshold between the worlds, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker half of the year. In the context of Self Work, Samhain holds profound spiritual significance for personal growth & transformation, being recognized as a time of deep reflection, ancestral connection, and alignment with the mysteries of life & death.
the Diverse Lineages of Yoga Āsana
Each lineage of Yoga Āsana (the physical practice of Yoga postures) offers a unique approach to the mind | body | spirit connection.
Ayurvedic Guidance for the Vata Season of Autumn
In Ayurveda, the Vata season of Autumn is a transitional period, marked by cooling temperatures, drying winds, and falling leaves, mirrors the qualities of Vata dosha: mobile, light, dry, rough, and erratic. To maintain balance during this season, we must attune our practices to counteract these qualities, nurturing stability, warmth, and groundedness in our mind | body | spirit.