WHAT DOSHA ARE YOU?
We each have all 3 doshas but in varying degrees. Each of the “types” reveal what tendencies are manifested in our physical and personality traits.
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As an integrative health consultant and Ayurvedic practitioner, I believe gradual change is the most sustainable. I see health as a value we can express through our daily choices. My aim is to support your capacity for discernment, so you feel empowered to trust and listen to your body-- as it is more intelligent than we can comprehend.
I have two roles. One is an educational support, encouraging the synthesis of Ayurvedic principles into your lifestyle practices. The other is facilitating a conversation around your health practices, and expanding on your motivations to continuously nurture your nature.
My invitation is to explore yourself and engage your life. My intention is to determine the root cause of what imbalances are present, and offer a systematic intervention to restore proper functioning.
We start with a 20-30 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit for each other.
If we want to work together, you will fill out an intake form and email it to fullcircleayurveda@gmail.com
The invitation is a 3-6 month commitment with multiple follow-ups we will organize depending on your needs and circumstances.
A big portion of our working together is educational for corrective and preventative purposes.
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Ayurveda is the traditional therapeutic system from India, beautifully blending a refined understanding of cause and effect on the mind and body. It uses practical methods for regulating physiological functioning to support both detoxification and nourishment.
Ayurveda focuses on preventing disease before tissues become damaged, by intervening at early signs of imbalance. Ayurveda’s holistic approach identifies the root causes of imbalance, and strategizes individualized plans for restoring balance.
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In Ayurveda the doshas are a simple yet vast concept.
In simple terms, the doshas are considered three bio- or body-types responsible for our physiological functions. They are seen as three main forces in the body that govern our physiological, structural, metabolic, even mental/ emotional activities.
The three overarching functions each dosha corresponds to are: vata has to do with all movement/ communication, Pitta is concerned with transformation, and Kapha is responsible for our bodily structures and cohesion in the tissues.
Ayurveda utilizes a five element theory, where each dosha is governing the combination of two elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth).
Everyone has all three doshas, because our optimal functioning depends on them! Yet we have them in different proportions. Your “Ayurvedic constitution” is your individual combination of the doshas which represents your unique blueprint of health.
Ayurveda emphasizes a personalized approach of healthcare because what works for one cannot work for all.
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(Ether +Air)
Vata types tend to be sensitive and creative. When balanced they are quite the hype-men — enthusiastically offering their wellspring of energy to any situation. They can start strong and be amazing initiators, but sometimes lose steam and may not have enough energy to complete things. Caring for their sensitive nervous and digestive systems is paramount, so they can sustain the energy to bring their creative ideas to fruition. Vatas tend to run cold, can be spacey or flighty, move around a lot, and can be unpredictable due to the ether + air elements (this space and wind). Warm cooked cook and nourishing warm oil massage are some of the best antidotes to Vatas high energy output.
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(Fire+Water)
Pitta types tend to have a firey spark in their bellies and intellect. Sharp witted, funny, courageous, and potentially prone to anger and frustration. Although usually a bit on the competitive side, they make good leaders if they can cultivate patience with others (and themselves). Tend to have strong digestions and appetite— for food and a lust for life! Pittas have to be careful not to “burn” themselves out by overworking and pushing themselves (and others) too hard.
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(Earth+ Water)
Kapha types tend to have more earth and solidity to them. This can show up as a more calm and steady personality, or more structure and weight in their bodies. They can be slow to get get going, but once they do, have a strong endurance. They tend to have thicker bone density, wider frames, big round eyes, and a penchant for sweets! Kaphas have to exercise a little more willpower to stay motivated and moving, as their earthen nature can be stubborn or lazy at times.
Ayurvedic Consultation
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Ayurvedic nutrition
Daily and seasonal routines
Medicinal foods, herbs, spices, and practices
Self-massage and Ayurvedic bodywork therapies
Need for cleansing or rejuvenation
Life-cycle/ age, adaptation to life’s stresses, blockages, inflammation, etc.
Mental, physical, spiritual, and vibrational health/ balance
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Ayurveda is the traditional therapeutic system from India, whose aim to create and restore balance through nature. We focus on preventing disease and intervening at early signs of imbalance. The initial consultation is an in-depth assessment to strategize an individualized plan for your wellbeing, incorporating: yoga, diet, herbs, and lifestyle practices.
1.5-2 hours, $180
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Follow-up consultation to support the implementation of your Ayurvedic wellness plan.
45 minutes, $60
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Cleansing is a wonderful preventative practice to support metabolism and energy. Especially during Spring and Fall, cleanses help metabolism adapt to the environmental and dietary changes of the seasons.
Ayurvedic cleansing is structured in a way to honor the strength & needs of the person along with the energetics of the season & foods. Includes: cleanse consult, overview, spice mix, spice tea, support throughout process.
Rates vary depending on needs (support, spice blends, bodywork package rates, etc), yet consult fee is $108.
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Change can activate an ambivalent process in most people— part of us wants to change and another is attached to what feels familiar. By clarifying these inconsistencies, we can tailor a plan reflective of your current capacity for change. The exploration of lifestyle change aims to incrementally build confidence in easeful self-reliance.
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As an integrative health consultant and Ayurvedic practitioner, I believe gradual change is the most sustainable. I see health as a value we can express through our daily choices. My aim is to support your capacity for discernment, so you feel empowered to trust and listen to your body-- as it is more intelligent than we can comprehend.
I have two roles: 1) Encouraging the synthesis of Ayurvedic principles into your lifestyle practices with educational support. 2) Facilitating a conversation around your health practices, by expanding on your motivations to continuously nurture your nature.
My invitation is to explore yourself and engage your life. My intention is to determine the root cause of what imbalances are present, and offer a systematic intervention to restore proper functioning.