DOES EVERYONE HAVE A DOSHA?
Yes. Actually, everyone has all of the doshas. However, generally one dosha is predominant. The qualities and attributes of the dominant dosha can be recognized in the body and personality. This “constitutional” dosha is referred to as Prakriti. There is also the Vrikriti - the doshic expression - moment to moment - which reflects the internal and external environment. Ultimately, optimal health can be understood to occur when one’s Vrikiriti is in harmony with one’s Prakriti. Health and wellbeing can be enhanced through the daily choices we make to reflect our true nature. Imbalances on the other hand will lead to acute or chronic impairment of a dosha’s function. Chronic imbalances will eventually lead to a ‘derangement’ of the dosha and eventually disease.

Therefore, acquiring an understanding of one’s Doshas and cultivating a lifestyle that generates balance is what occurs in the Dosha Coaching process.

HOW DOES YOGA PRACTICE IMPACT THE DOSHAS? Breath, movement and meditation are hallmarks of yoga. Every yoga pose is a manipulation not only of the body’s joints and muscles - known as the gross body - but of the subtle body’s energies and the corresponding doshic force and function.   Additionally, the quality of breath and mind further influence a yoga practice’s affect on an individual’s Vrikriti. To understand one’s dosha therefore becomes a powerful mindset that benefits everyone, no matter the “level of their yoga practice”.

WHAT IS DOSHA COACHING AND HOW CAN IT HELP ME? Dosha coaching combines the neuroscience of behavior with the twin sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga to cultivate optimal health. Dosha coaching supports individuals in discovering their elemental nature, and empowers them to create a lifestyle that harmonizes their Vrikriti with their Prakruti.

ELEMENTS OF A DOSHA COACHING SESSION CAN INCLUDE:

• Discussion of individual health needs, vision, goals, personal values and a health history

• Ayurvedic Doshic Assessment of both Prakriti and Vrikriti

• Individualized full-spectrum yoga practice recommendations (breath, movement, meditation, mudra and mantra)

• Recommendations for Ayurveda’s classic five sensory self-care therapy

• Nutritional guidelines personalized to optimize digestion, assimilation, elimination with an emphasis on plant-based nutrient dense herbs, spices and other ingredients

• Behavior coaching to identify and develop lifestyle habits to meet individual goals

• Motivational Interviewing to maximize effort/outcome ratio

DOSHA COACHING
Fees and packages

Dosha coaching is a personalized approach to wellness that integrates physical, mental, and emotional expressions with historical, seasonal and life-stage nuances. As such, one can expect to enter into this process for a minimum of 3-6 months, and more likely 9-12 months. This process guides an individual back to their true nature, and while each constitution is different, a balanced person is most likely to be free, joyous and grateful.