Ayurveda Self Care ~ Guided by Nature
Knowledge of Ayurveda allows us to recognize our own patterns and be able to take action to self-correct our course. There’s a wide range of simple therapeutic responses in this system of personal, dynamic and practical self care. We start gaining knowledge and becoming more stable in ourselves while also seeking objective guidance from trained practitioners and medically trained clinical Vaidya (Ayurveda Doctors in India).
Health through Ayurveda is a community and a continuum of care – we learn self-care and can then share general guidance with our friends and family. We also know when it is time to seek and receive professional care. This experience leads many of us to train in this clinical science for a career in Ayurveda Lifestyle Counseling. Step in and discover where your passion lies and know you are entering a wisdom system that has cared for and guided people for thousands of years. It is something we can trust and work with at all levels – physical health, mental and emotional balance and spiritual growth.
Join us in community for our First Friday gatherings and monthly workshops to support each other on this journey to self care guided by nature.
Meet your guides:
Durga Leela (she/her), Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, eRYT500, BA
Durga’s life was transformed by Ayurveda and she has studied in both the USA and India and has taught internationally for over 20 years. In the wisdom of Ayurveda she found herself, and a way to live intelligently, guided by nature.
Ayurveda has strong ties to the other Vedic sciences therefore Durga studies and works collaboratively with practitioners of classical yoga, yoga therapy, Vedic Astrology and Meditation. Her joy is to guide and connect others through the discovery journey of how these modalities can empower us to live our best life.
Tarini (Shanna Dadisman) – Yoga Therapist, Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Tarini (she/her) is a dedicated Yoga Therapist specializing in Ayurveda and yoga therapy. With extensive training and experience, she crafts personalized sessions to restore balance in mind, body, and spirit. Tarini’s mission is to guide individuals towards lasting vitality using the transformative power of Yoga and Ayurveda.
Tarini’s own transformative journey began by studying with Durga Leela in 2014 which led her to discovering the profound healing potential of Yoga and living a harmonious lifestyle according to Ayurveda. She has pursued in-depth training and certifications, immersing herself in the teachings of renowned practitioners in both the USA and India.
Emily Glaser RN, BSN, Clinical Ayurveda Practitioner
Emily is a practitioner of Ayurveda and a lifelong student of Jyotiṣa – the ancient Indian art of divination. Emily was trained by mystical doctors and healers who guided her to fine-tune her capacity to perceive the many levels of reality that make up our human experience. She holds a degree in Culinary Arts specializing in Ayurveda Nutrition. Her primary teachers have been Dr. Vasant Lad, Dr. A.R. Ramadas, and Divya Alter. With a background in clinical nursing, Emily is continually engaged in the process of learning and personal development. Her whole-being enrichment approach to healing bridges the East-West paradigm.
Program Pricing and Registration Details
Each month two Ayurveda topics will be covered. There is a first Friday class that will focus on important indicators of health according to Ayurveda. These sessions will expand into a monthly workshop on cleansing, cooking, creativity through seasonal rhythms and heARTful sense engagement.
Attendance Options:
- Sessions are held live online
- Recordings are available
Pricing Options:
- All classes and workshops are available a la carte. First Friday classes are $20 and workshops are $45. Click on the link for the date you’d like to register for.
- Monthly Membership is only $49. You’ll be able to tune in to the livestream of a First Friday class and Workshop(s) monthly. The recordings and course materials are available afterward for as long as you maintain your membership.
If you have any questions about the Ayurveda Self-Care Program please email kei@soulofyoga.com.
2025 Schedule
The first quarter of First Friday classes will focus on the 3 PILLARS of Life which form a part of the foundation of health management. Ayurveda begins with bringing these three areas into balance. Eating, sleeping and procreating are essential to life, and when these three areas are balanced, the body and mind will experience health and wellness.
First Friday classes are held online from 8:00-9:00am PT.
Monthly Workshops are held online from 8:00-9:30am PT.
January 2025
1-3-25 First Friday Class – Pillar 1: Proper Digestion with Durga (click here to register)
We’ll learn to pay attention to the digestibility of the food we choose, how much and how we eat the food. These are important factors as improper digestion eventually results in disease. Our aim is to be free of digestive upset after we eat. We can feel satisfied and comfortable in our body after a meal and have energy to carry out our daily demands with ease.
1-23-25 Keep it Simple: Ayurveda in the Kitchen Workshop with Tarini (click here to register)
Learn to create a delicious and balancing meal of simple dal and vegetables that promotes proper digestion and overall well-being. This favored dish, made from split mung beans—a great source of plant-based protein, dietary fiber, complex carbohydrates, and essential minerals—features easy-to-digest ingredients and is quick to prepare, making it a nutritious staple for your everyday cooking. Come hungry for knowledge and leave with practical skills and a deeper understanding of how to harmonize your meals with the wisdom of Ayurveda.
February 2025
2-7-25 First Friday Class – Pillar 2: Sleep and Proper Rest with Durga (click here to register)
Sleep is our best nurse. During sleep the body has an opportunity to use its energy for healing and replenishing from the wear and tear of our waking hours. Adequate sleep helps the body re-establish balance easily disturbed by stress and strain. Too much or too little sleep brings on consequences. There are important sleep routines and rhythms that can gradually be a major support to a life of energy, clarity and efficiency.
2-20-25 Nourish Your Night: Sleepy Tea, Soothing Massage, and Yoga Nidra with Tarini (click here to register)
March 2025
3-7-25 First Friday Class – Pillar 3: Proper Management of Sexual and Sensual Energy with Durga (click here to register)
Excessive sexual and sensual indulgence can become an area of imbalance when engaged in excessively and/or inappropriately. This behavior may bring fleeting pleasure but it is depleting to vital reserves and can exacerbate symptoms of chronic disease. Self restraint allows us to live in a body mind system that feels more stable and strong. It is the best way to shore up the strength of our immune system. Learn how to live life as a smoother journey with a well-considered aspirational intention, not a roller-coaster ride, that we can barely sustain.
3-13-25 Guardians of Vitality: Cultivating Self Control and Sensory Withdrawal with Tarini (click here to register)