Ayurveda Practitioners
Joyful Ayurveda
Welcome, I'm Rachel.
A few years back I was struggling to find my most healthy self. I had seemingly random symptoms that were unexplainable by modern medicine. I really wanted to take care of myself, but I wasn’t sure the best way to do it. I started reading books, going on “fad” diets, and gathering lots of information. I became confused by the abundance of knowledge floating around and how conflicting it all seemed to be.
My dear friend asked me if I had ever heard of Ayurveda. She explained how it had a more personal approach for each individual’s needs. I was intrigued. I bought Dr. Lads book called The Complete Book of Ayurveda Home Remedies. It made so much sense to me! It changed my life and propelled me to search for a school where I could learn and share the deep wisdom that Ayurveda teaches.
I found and attended Kanyakumari Ayurveda School.
I got pregnant while finishing my internship – amazing because I hadn’t had a cycle in 4 years! I was, however, actively working on the deep healing I needed in order to start a family of my own. With gentle cleansing, healing foods and herbs, meditations, and yoga for my womb, I was able to conceive my beautiful daughter. Birthing my child was an amazing experience. I was able to experience a 100% natural water birth. I had worked hard during my pregnancy to visualize my birth and did a lot of self-care.
Utilizing the wisdom of Ayurveda, I had an empowering birth, was able to heal from childbirth smoothly and prevent postpartum anxiety and depression. I followed a tailored plain suited to my individual needs during pregnancy and post partum. I used food as medicine, self care techniques and safe, natural herbs.
