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 sent to each registered attendee after class and can be watched for up to 30 days.
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. Monthly memberships include one class (first Friday) and the monthly workshop.
If you have any questions about the Ayurveda Self-Care Program please email kei@soulofyoga.com.
2024 Schedule
First Friday classes focus on important indicators of health according to Ayurveda. These sessions will expand into workshops on cleansing, cooking, creativity through seasonal rhythms and heARTful sense engagement. Online from 8:00-9:00am PT.
Monthly Workshops are held online from 8:00-9:30am PT.
May 2024
5-3-24 First Friday Class: Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy with Tarini (click here to register)
Bringing Ayurvedic seasonal adaptations to yoga practice on the mat. This informational session will be followed by workshops offering spring, summer, and fall/winter Ayurvedic Yoga sequences.
5-9-24: Spring Practice Workshop with Tarini (click here to register)
As we move from the darkness of Winter into the light of Spring, honor your body and mind with detoxifying practices which help soothe and lighten. Spring is generally thought of as the ideal time to cleanse and detoxify the system from the winter accumulation to help us embrace this transitional time of year.
June 2024
6-7-24 First Friday Class: Regularity is Key with Durga (click here to register)
A thorough evaluation of the digestive and eliminative system is a critical part of preventative health. What is “normal” when it comes to poop? The color, shape, size, frequency, odor and consistency of stool has much to tell about what’s working or not working upstream in the digestive and detoxification systems. When you have more awareness of healthy stool, a quick inspection will help you check into the area that shows the first signs of imbalance in the body. This is key to having a more informed picture of your health on a daily basis.
6-13-24: Summer Solstice – Cool Down Workshop with Durga (click here to register)
Foods, beverages, skin and self-care practices to protect and balance us through the heat of the summer months.
6-20-24: Ayurveda and Essential Oils Workshop with Tarini (click here to register)
The connection between Ayurveda and the therapeutic use of essential oils lies in their shared belief in the healing power of nature and their focus on holistic well-being. In Ayurveda, essential oils can be used as part of treatments and therapies to enhance overall well-being. By integrating the principles of Ayurveda with aromatherapy, practitioners can make personalized recommendations of essential oils that align with an individual’s Constitution or current state of imbalance or even guided by the seasons.
You will leave this workshop with the knowledge and skills to confidently incorporate essential oils based on Ayurveda principles, learn about the different methods of application, safety precautions and contraindications will also be covered, ensuring that you have a thorough understanding of how to recommend essential oils safely and effectively.
July 2024
7-5-24: no class due to 4th July
7-11-24: Summer Practice Workshop with Tarini (click here to register)
Balance out all the activity of the summer season with calming and restorative practices to support cooling the system during the hottest time of year. Creating a sense of spaciousness and relaxing the nervous system are wonderful ways to balance the hot, humid and busy Summer days.
August 2024
8-2-24 First Friday Class: Ayurvedic Nutrition with Emily (click here to register)
Let’s talk about food! This is a basic and inspiring introduction to the world’s oldest system of nutritional healing.
8-15-24 Soul Collage The Element Workshop with Cole Butler (click here to register)
Come back to yourself and nature. Be a part of exploring the intelligence of the elements. How do we see and sense the elements outside ourselves? Inside ourselves? Explore the qualities of Air, Water, Fire, Earth or Ether through the gentle revealing experience of SoulCollage. SoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage® meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage® cards. Anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.
Simple supply list to gather prior to class required. See registration confirmation email for list.
September 2024
9-6-24 First Friday Class: Ayurveda makes Sense with Durga (click here to register)
The five senses are the key instruments that we have in life to perceive the world and make our way within it. How we use them determines how our lives will unfold; whether towards health or disease, creativity or stagnation. Learning to use our senses correctly is one of the main skills that we need in order to master our existence and experience life in the optimal manner possible for us.
9-12-24: Fall Equinox – Cleanse Workshop with Durga (click here to register)
Each season brings us opportunities to enhance our health and healing. A fall cleanse is in preparation for winter, to prevent the body from building up toxicity during the coming winter months. It is designed to strengthen the digestion in order to best create and maintain healthy tissue. This is done through a light and well spiced diet that allows the digestive system to rest. This allows the body’s resources to be directed to digestion on a deeper level, to restore a strong digestive fire and clean the blood of any impurities.
Spices that you may have in your kitchen can be used to strengthen appetite and digestion – learn how fennel, cumin, turmeric, fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom can greatly enhance digestion and absorption.
October 2024
10-4-24 First Friday Class: Immunity with Durga (click here to register)
The essential energy of the immune system is known as Ojas in Ayurveda. It literally means ‘vigor’. It is a special Ayurvedic concept indicating the sap of our life energy. When it is sufficient, there is health. When it is deficient, there is disease. Disease strikes at the locations where it is weak. Ojas is decreased by factors such as stress, anxiety, anger, worry, sorrow and overwork. Low Ojas causes premature aging, and Ojas decreases with age, hence diseases of old age also reflect low Ojas.
10-10-24: Fall/Winter Practice Workshop with Tarini (click here to register)
Discover a harmonious practice that leaves you feeling strong, uplifted, and energized, while also preparing your body and mind for the colder months ahead.
Experience the perfect blend of invigorating and grounding yoga practices to strengthen your digestive fire while incorporating calming postures that create a balance to nourish your nervous and immune systems.
November 2024
11-1-24 First Friday Class: Healthy Skin with Durga (registration link coming soon)
According to Ayurveda, perfect digestion is the basis of all health, including skin health. In this session learn about the best herbal food for your skin.
11-2-24: Food as Medicine Cooking workshop with Emily (registration link coming soon)
According to Ayurveda, EVERY healthy adult is encouraged to simplify their diet and rejuvenate the system regularly to prevent illness. This is the best way to support your health for the long run. Come learn some of the best kept secrets to health and happiness.
11-14-24: Rest & Nurturing Practice Workshop with Tarini (registration link coming soon)
In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of calm and rejuvenation is essential for our overall well-being. Immerse yourself in the transformative art of self-care, discovering the power of a restful practice that allows the body to heal and replenish itself naturally.
December 2024
12-6-24 First Friday Class: Peace of Mind with Durga (registration link coming soon)
Unless the mind is calm and clear we cannot perceive anything properly. Learn habits that create vitality, clarity and peace of mind, through which we perceive the truth of things, and have increased concentration and devotion.
12-12-24: Winter Solstice – Celebrate Workshop with Durga (registration link coming soon)
Winter soup, early nights, relaxation and meditation.