Hi, i’m Ayah
I began to take Ayurveda seriously at a time when I was struggling with both digestive issues and poor mental health. I had gained a lot of intellectual, theoretical understanding of Ayurveda and the doshas that was so helpful in understanding my patterns and behavior, but my first real dance with the magic of Ayurveda came when I went all in and shifted my diet, lifestyle and routine to one that was “custom” to me. Slowly, through subtle shifts, one day I realized I had been feeling better for a while.
I, like so many others out there, struggle with being a hyper over-thinker and a deep feeler, and in that mix, there seemed to be some disconnect between the head and heart. A lot of my work now is rooted in that process of trying to mend that disconnect, to bridge the gap and learn how to land in the body and feel rooted there.
My aim is to share mystical and practical tools that help you understand and appreciate yourself, your destiny patterns and place in the world, and know what steps to take if you feel stuck in that place of disconnect.
I’ve always been drawn to the mystical and esoteric. I started with tarot and energy healing before moving into Yoga, Ayurveda, Vedic Philosophy, Vedic Astrology and more. The Vedic tradition has been a source of wisdom and guidance for me, and it is my intention to protect and preserve these teachings by sharing them, and to help others bring them into their own lives for the sake of transformation, growth and healing.
Education and Training
Ayurveda
Bachelor’s and Master’s in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa, completed over four years of study. Additional Ayurvedic studies with Victor Briere, including specialized studies in Ayurveda and the Vagus Nerve and Ayurveda for Addiction.
Yoga
500-hour certification in the Kaivalya Yoga Method and 200-hour certification through the Long Beach School of Yoga. Advanced trainings with Kaya Mindlin in Dharma Shastra, Supreme Release Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Vastu and more.
Vedic Astrology, Hasta Samudrika
Steven Highburger
Sanskrit, Mantra Recitation
Shantala Sriramaiah