Yoga, which means “union”, helps to do just this: bring the body, mind and soul into a state of union, and to unify with the higher Consciousness. With Ayurvedic Yoga, the instructor chooses what poses are appropriate to bring the client back into balance. For example, a “vata” type person with a vata imbalance might be advised to not do sun salutations or headstands, but instead to practice restorative yoga and more grounding postures. A person with high “pitta” may be advised to switch to moon salutations and spinal twists instead of practicing “Hot Box” yoga 4 times a week. While a person with high “kapha” may be advised to do more rigorous asanas like headstands, camel pose, or warrior 2 instead of resting in shavasana for 30 minutes as they might like. The idea behind these few examples is that particular recommendations for people with certain doshic imbalances (the high “vata, pitta and kapha”) would not be appropriate for people experiencing different imbalances. In fact, some asanas can increase an already heightened state of imbalance. Ayurvedic Yoga determines what imbalance is occurring, and chooses appropriate asanas, pranayama (breathing techniques) and marma therapy (Ayurvedic acupressure which can be incorporated into poses) to help to bring a state of balance back.

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During your 2-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Consultation, we will:

• Review your past health and exercise history
• Review of your current health and exercise concerns
• Determine your “Prakruti” (original Ayurvedic constitutional type)
• Determine your “Vikruti” (your current doshic imbalance)
• Discuss your present diet and lifestyle practices
• Identify areas that may be causing doshic (constitutional) imbalance
• Agree on a few simple diet and lifestyle recommendations
• Design a personalized Ayurvedic Yoga routine
• Design a short routine for busier days
• Flows can include Marma, Pranayama and Meditation as necessary

The fee is $150 for the 2-hour consultation. It is roughly divided into a 1-hour Ayurvedic mini-consultation and a 1-hour Ayurvedic Yoga consultation.

If you have already received a separate 2-hour Ayurvedic consultation, then a $75 1-hour private Ayurvedic Yoga consultation is appropriate. We will focus on creating an Ayurvedic Yoga routine for you, and will spend the time learning the asanas (postures) and the flow. We will also incorporate Marma Therapy (acupressure), Pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation as necessary.