Why Am I Into Ayurveda?
Hey, I'm Jasmine.
Most of you know me already through yoga, surf, Ayurvedic, martial arts or meditation circles. A few of you know me from some secret groups which I don't have permission to mention here...
Why did I start Ayurveda?
Six years ago, I started a journey of health and wellness. I wanted to be able to support my body and have the energy to engage in my active lifestyle.
I knew that diet was very important to maintaining optimal efficiency of the body. What I ate every day had an impact not only on my physical health but also my mental and emotional balance. I went through a process of trying out different diets and became vegan, vegetarian, paleo, fruitarian and even tried breath-arian (only for 24hrs!)
All of these diets were well documented - what to eat, how to eat it and where to go next. The problem was, none of them sustained me. I was going through school leading up to my final exams, I was running the Byron lighthouse track in the afternoons, playing soccer and surfing. I also hung out with my friends and maintained an active social life.
And then I came across Ayurveda. The principles of diet and lifestyle were amazing - clear, logical steps of exactly how to support my body's wellness. Specific to me and my genetic and physical makeup (Vata, Pitta, Kapha if you know the Ayurvedic lingo). It worked!!
I felt strong, powerful and balanced. I had enough energy to maintain my active lifestyle and also was grounded enough to start to stop, breathe and slow down in between the busyness. I'd found it!!
When I finished my exams, I left for India. I went travelling around South-East Asia for the next year - through Malaysia, Sri Lanka and then finishing my trip in India.
Maybe it was the young-and-dumb approach, but I threw caution to the wind and ate and drank all the food I could get my hands on - all the street food and the goodies I could find. I loved the Indian food!! I lived with local Indian families and cooked and ate with them. When I returned home, I had a parasite in my gut.
I was bloated and constantly tired. I had no energy. I didn't want to eat and wasn't interested in food. My skin started becoming blotchy and a rash appeared across my face - I never wear makeup but I had to start trying to cover up the red, scaly skin that started to appear across my jaw.
I tried multiple healing sessions and herbs and diet changes. Nothing worked. I was in agony!! I didn't want to see my friends because I had no energy to do anything, and I didn't want to go outside because my face had an angry rash across it. It was big for my self esteem and I felt rejected and lonely.
And then I came back to Ayurveda. I went and saw an Ayurvedic practitioner and he gave me Ayurvedic herbal preparations to take and diet guidelines to follow.
It was a miracle! In a few short weeks, the parasite was gone from my gut and I was rebuilding my health. I felt stronger, better and wanted to engage in my world again. I was back in my element, back to the happy me 📷:)
I wanted to share this healing and proven methods for health and wellness. If Ayurveda could heal me entirely, this could be the answer for other people as well.
So I found a course, enrolled and began the Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda through AIAS Institute. Three years later, I graduated at top of my class.
Now, I am here to share it with you.
I want to be part of the healing journey for you. I want to be that person who supports you through whatever you are going through - to be the best version of yourself. To wake up in the morning with energy. To be strong and fit. To maintain an active lifestyle and engage with your world in the most powerful way.
That's why I'm here.
If you want to see me for a consultation, send me a message now. I'd love to work with you!
