A native to Western NY, Vella Catania is an Ayurvedic Practitioner whose experience is seated in Education, Energy Medicine, Alchemy, and the ancient esoterica of Ayurveda, Yoga Technology, Pranayama and Meditation as well as Psychosynthesis.

At Soma Ahram, Vella blends her expertise with the ancient life science of Ayurveda by bringing balance and restoration to the body, mind, spirit and offers practical tools for deep transformative experiences on a biochemical level. With a life-long love of cooking, Vella believes that one’s diet is of utmost importance towards integrating wholeness and that what we choose to take in should be created and experienced with love and care. This is because what we digest not only nourishes and sustains the body and mind, but through food we also ingest its energy into our sacred bodies. In addition to sharing her Ayurvedic knowledge and her Yog- Vedantic wisdom with others, Vella loves to spend time with nature and cultivating her medicinal garden, spending time with her son and wild-natured cat- cultivating grace and peace in her daily sadhana.

Vella believes that the practice and benefits of Ayurveda along with Yoga can be easily incorporated into everyone’s lifestyle and that we are all able to attain the bliss in life we truly desire through Sattva. A selection of Vella’s recipes, wisdom and services can be found on her website.

Vella holds a Master of Science in Education and is a Certified Psychosynthesis Life Coach, a Certified Practical Homeopath, an Emerging Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Practitioner, a Yoga Therapist, LightWorker, and Energy Alchemist. She is also a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, recently appointed to serve as Vice Chair on the NAMA Student Subcommittee.

Trauma healing through Kriya Technology, Pranayama & MultiDimensional Guidance using the Trans-spiritual Psychology- Psychosynthesis, Yoga Technology, Ayurvedic Cooking & Dinacharya

www.somaashram.com

Anne has healed herself from many things including long-term Lyme and tick-borne illness as well as HPV and near cervical cancer. After Western medicine left her with no alternatives, Anne began exploring more holistic modalities. Through the grace of God she was exposed to hot yoga and Ayurveda as a side effect of the yoga lifestyle she embraced to help heal her body.

After experiencing great success with her body through the techniques she learned, and starting a support group in her community for those affected by tick-borne illnesses, she thought it was best to learn Ayurveda formally which has brought her to Yoga Veda Institute. Anne is completing her studies and only needs to finish her anatomy and physiology which she is currently doing at her local community college.

Anne is incredibly grateful to be alive and healthy to have the mental and physical capacity to serve others in their journey to heal not only their bodies, but their minds and souls, through an Ayurvedic foundation.

Lyme, tick-borne disease, HPV, BV, cervical dysplasia

www.thesilverlyming.com

As a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (June 2024) Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Body/Beauty Work Specialist, Western Herbalist and Licensed Aesthetician I specialize in Ayurvedic Skin Therapy. I work with clients both online and in person through hands-on experiences and skincare counseling. I also offer group workshops, retreat additions, home treatments for postpartum clients and educational courses.

My clients are guided via the lens of Ayurveda which includes: individual balance, seasonal balance, whole foods, nature/food based products and an age embracing “less is more” paradigm. Ultimately I advocate for self love as the catalyst for true beauty.

Skin Therapy, Ayurvedic Aesthetics

www.nataliejdurham.com

Amy Eldredge enthusiastically offers teachings from the heart with sweetness, authenticity, and humor using intuitive healing.

Amy has 20+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner caring for and teaching people at all stages of life. In 2016 she took her first deep dive into the ancient traditional healing system of Ayurveda and it transformed her perspective about healing. Ayurveda underscores the importance of balance and cooperation with the organic nature of life for optimal health and healing.

In 2021 she completed the Ayurveda Health Counselor Program at Boston Ayurveda School and is certified through the National Ayurveda Medical Association. Amy continues her studies with the YogaVeda Institute as she completes her Ayurveda Practitioner work.

Additionally, her expertise comes from her deep meditation practice and years of study with Paul Muller-Ortega, PhD.

Amy has been offering yogasana classes in her community since 2016. Amy has a full, deep, regular daily meditation practice; she is also a spouse, mother to a beautiful human and two canines, cook/hiker/crew rower/kayaker/lover of nature who lives fully in life.
She lives and teaches in upstate NY and the surrounding areas. She is willing to travel to offer teaching to groups or for events.

Digestive health, Peri-menopause/menopause, Post-natal care, Seasonal cleansing, Daily habit evolution, Cultivating intuitive body wisdom

http://amyeldredge.com

Saara was born in Kuwait city from an Egyptian family and successfully graduated in Ayurvedic Practitioner Diploma Program from Shadanga ayurveda Gurukul - New Delhi.
Saara knew she had a vocation for Naturopathy and Holistic therapies since her childhood, inspired by her mother, a passionate nurse. Saara then pursued studies of Ayurveda and Naturopathy from leading institutes in India and the US ( Yogaveda Insitiute)

Through her 4 years living in India Saara was trained by 9 different doctors in India in different clinics and hospitals including The Holy family Hospital new Delhi with Dr. Ritu Sethi.

During her 4 years long journey of study and practice, Saara has helped over 100 patients to find their balanced lifestyle and helped them heal their body mind and soul.

Autoimmune Diseases Management, Women's Health, Digestive Disorders

elsayedsaara@gmail.com

Nathalie Gajdos is a dedicated holistic wellness practitioner who combines the principles of Ayurveda and Yoga with her formal education in psychology and human behavior.
Her journey toward holistic wellness began at a young age when she greatly struggled with depression and anxiety. In her pursuit of relief she tried to heal herself through self-medication, with food, drugs, and alcohol. She also sought professional help from numerous therapists and doctors and took prescription medications, which together provided some temporary relief, but no complete solution.

In 2014, her life took a transformative turn when she discovered Ayurveda. This ancient holistic approach provided her with a genuinely comprehensive path to healing. Through the practices of Ayurveda and Yoga, Nathalie was able to understand the illness, heal, experience self-fulfillment and a sense of ease that previously seemed to her to be unattainable. Today, she leads a life characterized by joy and fulfillment, that is in stark contrast to the anguish and despair she once experienced.

In 2016, she established High Five Yoga Health & Healing Ltd and now works as a Transformational Life Coach. She skillfully combines her personal experiences and life lessons with her diverse education and training in behavior change, lifestyle, and spirituality for truly comprehensive healing.

Nathalie is unwavering in her commitment to sharing her insights and enthusiasm for life with individuals who are grappling with similar challenges, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and various mental, emotional, and spiritual difficulties.

She works with individuals, couples, and groups in a confidential, approachable, honest, and compassionate manner. Her approach empowers those who are ready for change, guiding them towards a life characterized by ease, fulfillment and joy.

Her comprehensive range of services includes health & lifestyle coaching, private personalized yoga classes, group workshops, retreats, and trainings for workers in helping services, all designed to support and empower individuals on their personal journey towards achieving holistic health and healing through self-discovery. All services provided globally online, and in person upon request.

Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Health, Lifestyle & Stress Management

www.highfive.yoga

I am Johanna, an Ayurvedic practitioner deeply dedicated to women's health, holistic medicine, and the profound wisdom of ancient traditions.

My journey with Ayurveda began seven years ago on a solo adventure to India. There, I found myself at the spiritual sanctuary of Mata Amritanandamayi, lovingly known as Amma, the hugging saint.

It was within this sacred haven that I was first introduced to the timeless wisdom of ancient India. Fate led me to an Ayurvedic doctor who would soon become both a cherished friend and my mentor.

My five years of service in the Ayurvedic department at the ashram were truly a blessing. During this time, I had the privilege of learning directly from my mentor, absorbing his invaluable knowledge and wisdom.

Simultaneously, I diligently pursued online training with The American Institute of Vedic Studies with Dr David Frawley, and then with Yoga Veda Institute to earn my certifications in Ayurveda.

Now, I have embarked on a new journey to share the wealth of knowledge I've acquired. I've opened my online practice, committed to bringing the ancient treasures of Ayurveda to a wider audience, offering the wisdom and healing that have enriched my life.

My goal and dream center on uniting ancient wisdom with the demands of modern life, enabling women to pursue their missions, dreams, and desires without feeling drained, scattered, or disconnected from their true selves.

My heartfelt desire is to help women find a balance between their worldly responsibilities – be it work, family, or social commitments – and their inner world, deeply connected to their authentic selves.

Through my own experiences, I've come to believe that this equilibrium is where we tap into an unlimited source of love, energy, and creativity - the very elements we're all seeking.

Women's Health, Yoga Philosophy and Ayurvedic Spiritual background

ayurvedajohanna@gmail.com
https://ayurvedicgoddesses.com/

Kates passion for all things connected to Vedic traditions is evident when you speak with her. Whilst still discovering and exploring this lifelong learning, Kate takes people on tours to Nepal. Nepal is steeped in ancient wisdom, mysteries from both the buddhist, hindu and Vedic traditions. A great place to immerse and learn experientially. Kate sets the intention on her tours to invite people to start to explore Ayurveda and its many limbs through this immersive journey into the heart of it.

Kate has a background in Counselling, fitness, facilitation and teaching, recently penning her first book "Following Dharma" which centers on her experiences in Nepal mostly and the wisdom it has shown her.

Running regular retreats and offering services that center around "change and transformation" Kate uses Ayurvedic philosophies and teachings to assist her clients. You can learn more about this on her website www.reconnectiontreks.com

Kate encourages her guests to Nepal that one of the best ways to learn more about Ayurveda and how it can help you deal with many of underlying health issues is to have a session with a qualified Ayurvedic Doctor. Alternatively, enjoy Ayurvedic body treatments or counselling sessions. Kate has partnered up with Ayurvedic Professionals in Nepal and she herself is working towards a Diploma in Ayurvedic Practice and holds a 200 hour Yoga Certification and can advise you on where to start in your own wellness journey.

You can get involved in our treks, retreats and or allow us to custom a trip that gets to the heart of the matter and if you love it as much as Kate then you could help with her dream to help build an Ayurvedic Health Retreat that supports local Nepali people into jobs with consciousness and reignites the connection to nature and source. Offering Tourists an amazing experience to heal using Ayurvedic traditions whilst supporting local communities to live healthier lives and inspire one another into conscious businesses. Reach out to Kate to get involved.

We need to raise $500,000AUD by 2026 to make this happen, all donations big or small are welcome.

We hope to make this pilot project in Pokhara Lakeside and then replicate this in other locations across Nepal and potentially other places in the world.

Counselling, guidance, facilitation, retreats, digestion, dharma support, Change and transformation.

thereconnectiontribe@gmail.com

Isabella is a yoga therapist, clinical herbalist, holistic nutritionist, Ayurvedic practitioner, 500-hour certified yoga teacher, and health coach with a B.Sc. in psychology, biology, and religious studies and a current master’s student in clinical mental health counseling.

Her journey into holistic healing began due to first-hand struggles with misdiagnosed health issues, chronic pain, and trauma. After spending years searching for answers, she eventually took her health into her own hands and discovered the power of natural health approaches.

Isabella currently runs a health and wellness counseling business called Surya Bella Wellness to assist others in this healing process. She primarily supports people in their trauma and mental health recovery, specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and domestic abuse through the holistic healing tools of yoga, Ayurveda, nutrition, and herbal medicine.

Mental Health, Women's Health

suryabella.com

A bridge between the old world and the new earth. I am a first-generation immigrant from European descent born in Venezuela. I speak Polish, Spanish, English, French and am learning Portugues and Italian. Reiki and Sivananda yogini.

Panchakarma, mental wellness, optimal wellness, chakra system, neurology 

https://www.hedomystic.com

I am Charlotte, a yoga teacher and ayurvedic guide, but first of all, a student of life.

My path with yoga and Ayurveda began when I was 18, and I discovered yoga by walking into a gym studio. Since I kept falling in love with this wisdom. In 2021, I took a step further into my path by becoming a yoga teacher. The same year, I began my studies in Ayurveda to become a practitioner.

Yoga and Ayurveda helped me find solutions and answers to all my life and health questions. Sharing this wisdom and knowledge is, I think, my dharma, my life mission.
I would be honored to guide you through your journey, to help you find the answers you need to feel your best and to build your path that will guide you to accomplish your dharma.

Women's Health, Dharma, Eating disorders, Mental Disorders, Addictions

hello.charlottelegrand@gmail.com

With a lifelong passion for natural health stemming from a transformative encounter with severe peritonitis, I embarked on a journey to understand the profound interplay between diet, mind, and the body's innate healing capacity. Disinclined to accept a lifetime tethered to medication, I sought a holistic approach that recognized the intrinsic interconnectedness of human existence. Over two decades, I dedicated myself to economic and social development in emerging nations, bearing witness to the stark inequality in healthcare access. This ignited a mission to democratize the knowledge of natural self-healing, believing it to be a universal human right.

While my professional path led me to international organizations across diverse terrains, my heart longed for the nurturing embrace of plants, healing, and natural medicine. This yearning prompted my transformative sojourn to India, where I immersed myself in the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda.

Through rigorous studies and certifications from esteemed institutions, including the Yoga Veda Institute, I emerged as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, with aspirations to ascend to the realm of an Ayurvedic Practitioner. Concurrently, I delved into herbalism, accumulating expertise in ancestral knowledge of Andean medicinal plants and engaging with indigenous communities in northern Ecuador. This profound experience enriched my understanding of local medicinal flora and their holistic approach to medicine.

Beyond theory, I've mastered the Zen touch technique, utilizing energy points within the central nervous system for healing. When not immersed in Ayurveda and plants, you'll find me exploring mountains, cycling, capturing nature's essence through photography, or wandering through forests, attuned to the subtle rhythms of the natural world.

With unwavering faith in Ayurveda, I offer a personalized guide rooted in its timeless principles, harmonizing diverse modalities of healing for those seeking balance and those who've navigated the terrain of conventional medicine. I eagerly anticipate the privilege of accompanying you on your journey towards holistic well-being

Panchakarma, Digestive Disorders, Post-Operative Care, Ayurvedic Nutrition, Women's Health

www.anurayurveda.com

I am an Ayurvedic Practitioner dedicated to educating and supporting individuals navigate toward wellness, through the discovery and practice of Ayurveda. I have battled chronic illness my entire life. Ayurveda found me at a point in my life when physicians advised I had years, if not weeks left to live. In a relatively short period of time, I was forced to learn how to heal myself. In return, I have dedicated my future to helping others discover Ayurveda.

Digestion, Wellness Workshops, Community Engagement, Joytish, Conflict Management and Chronic Illness. Consultations in English and French.

wildcraftayurveda@gmail.com

https://wildcraftayurveda.com

Casey Roberts, AHC, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is the Founder of Peak Balance Wellness, serves as Director of Sevanti Wellness Center where he oversees the departments of Ayurveda Counseling and Yoga Therapy, and is an independent film Producer. He has been practicing wellness for over 10+ years guiding people to become their own best teacher and healer in varied settings, initially as a yoga instructor for classes and later as a Yoga Therapist, Ayurvedic Counselor, and educator specializing in personal consultations.

First discovering the benefits of therapeutic yoga while recovering from an accident in his early 20s living in Brooklyn, NYC, he credits his practice with meeting teachers who embraced personal exploration of practice and encouraged that to become a part of daily life. As he developed in his career as a Producer, these practices took on a stronger role in maintaining the balance of work and life and eventually brought him to a deeper study of Yoga Therapy at Prema Yoga Institute in New York and Ayurvedic Counseling at Sevanti Institute in Connecticut.

Through Peak Balance Wellness, Casey helps people achieve their goals with Ayurvedic and Yogic practices to improve strength and recovery, address digestion, mood and emotional balance, as well as manage sleep concerns, work-life balances, and personal and professional relationships. Casey offers online consultations through Peak Balance Wellness and lives in New York's Hudson River Valley with his partner and their dog, two cats, and five chickens.

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Plans, Yoga Therapy, Meditation

https://www.peakbalancewellness.com/book-now

Sita Severson is a clairvoyant, energy worker and gifted empath with a direct, loving and transformational approach. In her years of experience, and her work with thousands of people, she has become exceptionally well versed in transformative techniques specific to her client’s needs. As a channel for helping others rewire their energy systems, she utilizes “Energy Architecture," a process she developed over the course of 17 years of deep work with her clients.

Sita is a Vedic Counselor, Yoga Therapist & Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor, Nia Technique Brown Belt, author, workshop facilitator, and has been a teacher at The Shift Network. She is also a member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), as well as, the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

Digestive and mental health, ancestor pattern clearing, Mantra Chikitsa, Addiction recovery, Weight issues

www.TejasYogaWellness.com
Sita@TejasYogaWellness.com

Sophia is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with a passion for holistic healing. She specializes in providing personalized Ayurvedic consultations, herbal remedies, and lifestyle recommendations to help clients achieve optimal health. Sophia is dedicated to integrating ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern wellness practices. Her goal is to empower individuals to live balanced and healthy lives.

https://www.sophiaquzi.com/