FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA

A practical, compassionate introduction to Ayurveda for understanding your body, digestion, and daily rhythms

Ayurveda is often introduced through food lists, dosha quizzes, and rules about what you “should” or “shouldn’t” be doing. But without a deeper understanding of why those recommendations exist, the teachings can feel confusing, restrictive, or overwhelming.

 

Foundations of Ayurveda is a spacious, accessible introduction to Ayurveda that helps you understand how your body actually works — so you can make informed, intuitive choices that support your health over time.

 

Instead of more rules or conflicting advice, you’ll gain a framework that helps you:

  • Understand your body’s unique blueprint—and how to work with it instead of against it
  • Identify the dietary and lifestyle factors that are making you feel “off”
  • Recognize the ripple effect of digestion on your energy, hormones, and long-term vitality
  • Align your daily habits with nature’s rhythms, so health feels intuitive again

 

This course is designed for people who want to work with their bodies — not control them — and who are ready to build a more sustainable, respectful relationship with their health.

What You’ll Learn

Over two live, in-depth classes, we’ll explore:

 

  • What Ayurveda really is — and what it isn’t (and why it’s not about perfection or restriction)
  • The five elements and how they shape the body and mind
  • The three doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) as functional principles, not labels
  • Your constitution (prakruti) vs. your current state of imbalance (vikruti)
  • Why digestion (agni) is the foundation of health
  • How metabolic waste (ama) accumulates and creates symptoms
  • Why cravings, fatigue, and digestive issues persist — even with “healthy” habits
  • The three pillars of health that Ayurveda uses to restore balance and resilience
  • How food, routine, rest, and energy use affect your nervous system and metabolism
  • Practical ways to support digestion and balance without extreme diets or cleanses

 

You’ll discover an embodied understanding of Ayurveda, enabling you to apply it to real life in a way that’s flexible, seasonal, and appropriate for modern living.

Course Format

Two live online classes - 2 hours each

Taught via Zoom

Includes time for questions, reflection, and integration

 

Recordings provided for those who can’t attend live.

 

This course is taught live to preserve the relational, nuanced nature of Ayurveda — but you’ll also have access to the recordings to revisit the material at your own pace.

Course Overview

Class 1: The Ayurvedic Lens

Saturday, February 21st
1-3pm CST

In this class, we’ll focus on building a clear foundation, so Ayurveda makes sense.

You'll learn:

  • What health means in Ayurveda

  • A deep dive into Vata, Pitta, and Kapha: the energies of movement, transformation, and structure

  • Understanding your Ayurvedic constitution and present imbalances

  • How digestion shapes physical and emotional health

Class 2: Living Ayurveda

Saturday, March 14th
1-3pm CST

We’ll focus on practical application — how to work with digestion, food, and daily rhythms.

You'll learn:

  • Gentle, effective ways to remove Ama (toxins)

  • Supporting agni without extremes

  • Nutrition principles that apply to all doshas

  • Lifestyle rhythms that support long-term balance

Who This Course Is For

This course is for you if:

 

  • You’re curious about Ayurveda but feel overwhelmed by all the information out there
  • You want understanding—not just another quick fix
  • You struggle with digestion, fatigue, stress, or recurring imbalances that never seem fully resolved
  • You want tools that feel adaptable, intuitive, and sustainable for real life
  • You want to better understand and support your loved ones
  • You’re interested in healing at the root—not just managing symptoms

 

No prior experience with Ayurveda is required.

FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA

Enroll with a one-time payment of

$197

When you enroll, you’ll receive:

  • Access to both live 2-hour classes
  • Full replays of each session (in case you can’t attend live or want to revisit the material)
  • Supporting resources shared during the course (includes guides, handouts, and worksheets)
  • Ongoing access to all course content and recordings for as long as this program is hosted

This course is designed to be something you can return to — not something you have to rush through or “get right” the first time.

Please note: due to the nature of this course and immediate access to content and links/recordings, enrollment is non-refundable. If you’re unsure whether this course is a good fit, I encourage you to reach out with questions before enrolling. 

This course is not a certification or practitioner training. It is a foundation — one you can build on for years.

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