Ayurveda - “the science of life” - offers a rich and dynamic body of knowledge that provides comprehensive disease management and supports holistic wellbeing on a deep level. With its roots dating back over five thousand years to India, Ayurveda is distinct in that it focuses on harmonizing the unique constitution (“dosha”) of an individual with the natural rhythms of our world. Utilizing nutrition, lifestyle, herbal medicines and time-tested therapies, Ayurveda brings the elements back into balance within the body to create holistic wellbeing. While long practiced in Eastern medicine, Ayurveda is now one of the fastest growing complementary health care practices available in the West. The basic premise of Ayurveda is that we each have a unique constitution that can move out of balance with the flow of life, change of seasons, choices we make, genetic makeup, and many other environmental factors that are beyond our control. Furthermore, each constitution is prone to specific types of imbalances, which can result in disease. Ayurveda gives us the power to know our constitution and — with that knowledge — to restore balance, reduce or eliminate toxins, heal the mind, and grow the spirit.
Ayurvedic Clinical Care &
Health Counseling
Ayurvedic Clinical Care and Health Counseling is a process that aims to help individuals heal and thrive over time. Our imbalances grew gradually and, as such, healing takes time. Bhakti Yoga DC has partnered with our very own Kirsten Ahern, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, California College of Ayurveda; Certified Marma Therapist, E-RYT 200/RYT-500 and Corporate Wellbeing Consultant. She is the founder of Path Wellbeing - individualized healing through holistic wellbeing - and has been practicing Ayurveda since 2019.
Begin your holistic healing path now! You will learn your constitution and current imbalances and receive targeted treatment and coaching to help guide you on the path to healing and restoring balance in the mind, body, and spirit. Ayurvedic care incorporates nutritional, lifestyle and herbal and detoxification treatments. It is a process that requires ongoing support and adjustment by a trained practitioner. Path Wellbeing offers multi-session discounts to clients to ensure a commitment to appropriate care, build accountability, and save money.
Visit www.path-wellbeing.com to learn more or email Kirsten at hello@path-wellbeing.com.
Ayurvedic Marma Bodywork with Prema
Marma is a healing modality from the broader ayurvedic tradition that uses acupressure points, massage, and bodywork to invite energy and vitality into the self. Prema offers one-on-one Ayurvedic bodywork or Marma therapy sessions for physical-emotional relief and spiritual transformation. He collaborates with clients to clear blockages and process traumas as well as reach for their healing goals in a safe, supportive space free of judgement.
Prema is a lifelong student of Yoga and Bhakti. He has spent over a decade training in the ancient Vedic wisdom traditions of South Asia at ashrams and studios in India and the US. He is a teacher of yoga philosophy, a Kirtan artist, and an ayurvedic marma therapy practitioner. He draws direct inspiration from the contemporary Vaishnava teacher and author Garuda Das (Graham Schweig). Prema also has a Ph.D. in History and a B.A. in Engineering.
1.5-hr session
$145
Includes yoga physiotherapy, foot marma pressure point treatment, full body akhada oil massage
2.5-hr session
$200
Includes yoga physiotherapy, body walk, full body marma pressure point treatment, full body akhada oil massage and pranic healing.
Thai Yoga Bodywork
60 minutes
$108
Different from traditional western massage, Thai massage is energizing + a powerful blend of acupressure, energy balancing, stretching and yoga poses. This fully clothed massage can be adapted to serve all bodies and is also known as “Lazy Man’s Yoga”. Thai Massage provides a full body massage that works on the muscles, ligaments, nerves, joints + internal organs to create a feeling of deep relaxation. Prenatal Thai Massage is available as well.
90 minutes
$137
Need a little more bodily support? Our 90 minutes sessions provides just that! Different from traditional western massage, Thai massage is energizing + a powerful blend of acupressure, energy balancing, stretching and yoga poses. This fully clothed massage can be adapted to serve All bodies also known as “Lazy Man’s Yoga”. Thai Massage provides a full body massage that works on the muscles, ligaments, nerves, joints + internal organs to create a feeling of deep relaxation. Aromatherapy is included to further your healing experience.
Reiki
$108
Reiki healing is a safe, non-invasive form of healing that everyone can benefit from. This Japanese technique reduces stress and provides relaxation that also promotes healing. Sound healing and gemstone therapy will be incorporated. Reiki also helps to calm the mind, emotions and increases concentration.
Benefits of Reiki:
Balance the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual body
Create a deep state of calm and relaxation
Inner peace + clarity
Release emotional blockages
Relieve stress & pain
Release muscle tension
Support the body’s natural ability to heal itself
Born and raised in the District of Columbia, Scheera started her journey with meditation and yoga several years ago. Currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two children. She fully committed herself to her practice in 2017. It was after her first daughter where she discovered the need to rediscover herself and understand the true power of self-awareness. In 2018, she completed her 200 Hour Yoga teacher training and continues her education to better serve herself, family and community. Scheera is also certified as a Thai Yoga Bodywork Practitioner, Meditation Teacher, Reiki Practitioner, Birth Doula and soon Certified Holistic Health Coach. Scheera revolves around the importance of self-care, self-love, and how it’s a major key to peace and happiness with yourself. She incorporates mindful living into her teaching and everyday life principles.