ayurvedic lifestyle consultations

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations

Keri Mangis

 

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (“Ayur”= life, “Veda”=science/study) is an ancient, rich, organic science of healing and well-being.  It is the oldest system of medicine and as such has proven itself as no other system of medicine has.  Developed side-by-side with Yoga, it is the ultimate Self-Healing and Self-Realization partnership. 

The Ayurvedic approach to wellness takes into account the whole person:  body, mind, and soul.  It is believed that only when we address the whole person can real, lasting healing take place.  Ayurveda is an energetic, holistic and comprehensive health and wellness system that uses natural, everyday remedies.  Through Ayurveda, we create a lifestyle for ourselves that supports us holistically and for our entire lifetime.

 

How does Ayurveda Work?

At the core of Ayurveda is the understanding that everything in the Universe, from the expansiveness of space to the deepest ocean floor, is made up from various combinations of the Five Great Elements:  Earth, Fire, Water, Air, Ether.  Our own bodies and minds are also made from these same five elements in various, unique combinations.  These various combinations make up our personal constitution, called Dosha, and is the basis from which we make all of our health and lifestyle choices. 

 

Ayurveda tells us that it is through maintaining our original, at-birth Dosha that our greatest health and well-being potential is realized.   But lifestyle choices and situations such as what climate we live in, the season and time of day, what we do for a living, what we choose for exercise and relaxation, what we eat and drink, all contribute to either maintain our Dosha or move us out of balance and toward disease.  Ayurveda restores health by first determining our Dosha and then using like or opposite qualities in food, sensory input, herbs, and nature to bring us back to balance and ultimately then, our greatest health.

 

No matter where you are on your health spectrum, an understanding of basic Ayurvedic principes provides many benefits, such as:

 

 

What to expect with an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation

An Ayurvedic consultation with Keri begins with a general evaluation of your unique constitution for the body and mind.  You will learn what your constitution (Dosha) means for you and your lifestyle choices.  You will gain an understanding of what choices support your constitution and provide balance and which ones take us away from balance and toward disease.  Then you will examine simple, natural ways in which you can slowly and joyfully bring yourself back to balance, and from there, continue to see increases in both the health of the body and clarity in the mind.  You may receive Dosha-specific guidance in any/all of the areas below:

 

Ayurveda is not and cannot be considered a substitute for regular visits to your Primary Care Physician. It cannot be used to diagnose disease. These Ayurveda Consultations are best used as a preventative and maintenance tool to deepen awareness and increase our enjoyment of life through simple to sweeping lifestyle changes, as the individual chooses.

 

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations

(must be booked at least 24 hours in advance):

First Visit-allow 1 ½ hours- $90
Follow Up Visits-allow 1 hour- $60
Series of 3 Follow Up Visits (1 hour each)-$150

 

 

Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultation Forms can be filled out prior to appointment and brought with you, or emailed to Keri at kmangis@trinityyoga.com.  If not completed prior to arrival, please arrive 30 extra minutes before initial appointment to fill out forms.

 

Click below to print out the forms- available in pdf format.

-Ayurvedic intake form
-Dosha quiz
-Guna quiz

 

Keri M does Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultations at Solimar Wellness Spa.  As a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT200), Keri applies Ayurvedic principles in the teaching of yoga, recognizing that the practice is best when it is understood in the context of our dosha.  She pursued formal training in Ayurveda in 2008 with the American Institute of Vedic Studies for a 300-hour program, and in the fall of 2009, she received her certification as a Yoga and Ayurveda Health Educator and began her practice working one-on-one with clients.  She is currently pursuing an additional 300-hour training in Ayurvedic Health and Healing through the American Institute of Vedic Studies.  Keri also offers regular group yoga classes, private or small-group yoga sessions, and 200-hour yoga study programs recognized by the Yoga Alliance.