Ayurveda is a way of life, a world view, and a full system of medical care that has evolved in the context of Vedic knowledge over thousands of years.  Its wisdom comes from the Indian sacred texts, deep observations, and the clinical practice, of countless sages over time.  It is still being advanced today through the contributions of modern scholars, clinical practitioners, and clients wishing to maximize their comprehensive well being or svasthi.  Ayurveda also shares important assumptions with the Indigenous world views of this continent; namely that we are not managers of nature or in anyway separate from the natural world: We are in fact Nature herself.

Ayurveda literally means “science of life”;  that is life as it relates to longevity.   It is based upon the deep understanding of universal elements and the wisdom of nature, time, place, mind, perception and many other ways of harmonizing with the intelligence of creation.

It is helpful to learn about your basic Ayurvedic constitution (prakruti) and current condition (vikriti) before embarking on any Ayurvedic regimen. Contact Beth to get started with this process.

Gurupriya Beth continues to take Ayurveda classes at Alandi Ashram with her brilliant teacher, Alakananda Ma, a 30+ year Ayurvedic Doctor and progressive Spiritual Teacher. She recommends appointments with her teacher if there is an ongoing disease process or if you need herbs. Visit Alandi Ashram's website here.

Beth offers introductory Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultations. You will receive a deeper understanding of the way  nature has created your unique body/mind/tendencies and what that suggests for optimal diet, daily routine, and self-care practices.   These consultations are customized for people who are generally healthy and wishing to bring harmony and life-supporting habits into their practice of conscious living.   Please be ready to take responsibility for your well being.  Ayurveda is powerful, with your full participation.  Investment in your deep well being: 2-3 appointments recommended. $140.00 for first appointment. $90 for follow up.

Shirodhara is a magical Ayurvedic treatment that eliminates excess Vata (movement, racing, anxiety) from the mind immediately and puts the whole being into the most profound state of restfulness. When the mind becomes quiet, the receiver falls back into a place that defies language.

The oils used are decocted with Ayurvedic and some Western herbs, plus the oil is infused with Mantra from the dear ones who produce it. In addition to receiveing the warm oil over the skull, you will receive a massage of the lower legs, arms, neck, head, and shoulders. Some people actually go astral traveling during this treatment.

This treatment is a SUPERB birthday gift to yourself or someone you love.

You can see the Shiro in action by watching THIS video:.

I offer this treatment at the Soma Spa at Karma Yoga Denver, 1750 So. Broadway.

There are protocols for pre and post care with Shiro, so please be sure to read through all the information on the Karma Yoga site embedded in the black button below.

Marma Massage

Marma Massage is a unique Ayurvedic point massage with herbal-infused oils that are customized to your unique constitution and current state of health. Marma therapy is the root art of acupressure and acupuncture, based on the 3000 year old medical teachings of Ayurveda. 

We begin with some deep tissue work to open up the bodily structures and then move along the limbs, concentrating on each Marma point momentarily. The oils used are organic and totally plant-derived Ayurvedic blends.  They offer the pranic intelligence of their medicine, nourishment to the skin, and direct healing to the tissues and consciousness.

You will leave feeling restored, renewed, and unburdened. Please allow for 90 minutes of massage time plus a few minutes to integrate. Marma Massages cost $120.00.

Puja Ceremony

Puja is an aesthetically rich devotional ceremony intended to focus our energies and create a shift in the atmosphere of a particular space as well as in ourselves.  Songs and offerings are made to an image or statue of your particular affinity within the Hindu Mythological Pantheon.  The offerings are lovely; flowers, fruit, light, incense, rice, sweets, and many other things that make our lives rich and beautiful. You may feel a kind of vortex open in the room or in your body as we chant together.  Puja is a romantic ceremony, fitting clearly in the deeply-felt Bhakti path of yoga - the path of devotion, the path of emotion.  At the close of the ceremony, we will offer prayers and sit in meditation, stewing in the sweetness of the energy.  The offered food items become prasad (blessed offerings) and are to be shared among a community of loved ones.

$108 + fresh materials