http://www.rebuildrecovery.com/

Ayo Ayurveda, Los Angeles, CA (2025)

07/19/2025

UPDATE: I'll be doing a free class on August 6th on detoxification. If you comment DETOX, I'll make sure to send you the registration link so you can sign up for the online class.

There are so many "detoxes" and "cleanses" out there and many are very good. (Panchakarma, FMD, various liver cleanses are all very powerful!) But in all this talk about "cleanses," don't forget building the foundation. The cleanses are added support and become even more effective when we fully embrace that daily rhythm that helps every organ of the body know its role.

The daily practices strengthen you, support the organs in your body to work in harmony with each other like an amazing band of musicians with different instruments. Then, when it comes time to do the more intensive cleanses, you're not starting from a place of crisis management. These are just a few ideas to help get you started.

P.S. All the pictures are from walks that I've taken on hikes or at various gardens. Beauty everywhere!

07/11/2025

If you are able to plan ahead before conceiving, there are steps you can take to support your health and vitality and then by extension create an even better environment for your child to grow.

There are a few categories to think about.

Purification - Your body feeds your child. If your body is filled with heavy metals, stealth pathogens, accumulated ama (toxic undigested waste that has accumulated in the body), it’s time to shed it, especially before conceiving. Ayurveda has a multitude of practices that help you move these depleting substances out of your body. Panchakarma is one of the most important tools in Ayurveda to move many of those substances out of your body.

Rejuvenation - There’s a term in Ayurveda called ojas. It’s a literal substance in the body, but also a word that represents overall vitality and strength. It’s so important for a pregnant woman to have strong ojas. By eating ojas building foods in a calm environment and engaging in other vitality building practices, your body builds up that life source that will help you feel stronger and nourish the baby.

Metabolism - If you’re having digestive symptoms such as chronic gas, bloating, chronic indigestion, heaviness after eating, working on this before pregnancy is ideal. The better your digestion, the better your capacity to break down food into nutrients that will feed the little one inside of you.

Circadian Living - This is really important. Many parents will tell you that when they got themselves and their babies on a schedule, life became a little easier. Creating a circadian life takes time and usually has to happen step by step. Start developing your circadian intelligence before pregnancy.

And ultimately, if you didn’t have a chance to prepare before pregnancy, no worries. Most of these things can be done during pregnancy. But if you know you want to get pregnant, why wait? Your body and your baby will be grateful.

If you’re interested in guidance for purification, receiving Panchakarma, strengthening your digestive fire and living a circadian life, send me a message and let’s chat.

07/10/2025

It is so satisfying to eat a meal that has your own home grown herbs, vegetables and fruit. For me, it just allows me to connect with more gratitude for what I am eating. But if growing your own vegetables may be really daunting, I highly recommend growing amaranth greens. Some of you may be familiar with amaranth grain as a breakfast porridge. But amaranth greens are harder to purchase in a store. They are so easy to grow. We grow a lot of greens, but amaranth is close to the top of my list as a no-stress green. I just go to the backyard and pick them fresh.

There are so many benefits, so here are just a few:
- high-protein green
- high fiber so it will be very helpful for good elimination and supports healthy blood sugar levels
- contains good amounts of lysine which can help with calcium absorption supporting bone health
- high in vitamin C which helps maintain good collagen levels that helps maintain structure and elasticity in the skin

07/07/2025

Join me for Healing Power of Ghee: A Hands-On Herbal Making Class. Yes, you''ll learn lots of theory and medicinal information about ghee, but you'll learn about the medicinal uses of ghee in the best way possible - HANDS-ON. In this class, you'll experience the following:

- Learn how to make your own ghee.
- Prepare your own herbal ghee remedies
- Explore medicinal uses of ghee for skin, reproductive support, digestion and overall vitality
- Learn what body/mind constitutions respond best to ghee
- Understand how ghee is used for Ayurvedic detoxification and rejuvenation

AND enjoy a healthy summer meal at the end of the class.

Registration link is in the bio.

07/01/2025

Join me for my July and August events. Yoga nidra on the first Saturdays (Inspired Soul Saturdays - online or in-person) continues and Saturday, August 23rd, I'll be leading a hands-on clas as part of my Kitchen Medicine series. You'll learn all about the medicinal uses of ghee and learn how to make your own ghee and herbal ghee. We'll also break bread together and enjoy a nourishing summer lunch.

Link is in the bio to register.

See you in class!

05/31/2025

Can you imagine what kind of world we’d live in if we all understood and accepted our Call to Adventure? (Joseph Campbell fans… you know where this phrase is coming from.) If you’ve fully accepted the Call, guidance will help you unfold your next steps. If you’ve postponed or rejected that Call, guidance will help you learn from that hesitation and convert it into important life lessons.

I created Inspired Collaborative, an 8-week program for women, to accept and nourish that Call to Adventure, to create a space that holds your idealism, your most important goals, while also providing the tools to remain in physical, emotional and spiritual balance as you answer that Call. I’ll bring all the tools that I’ve cultivated over these decades - Ayurveda, energy healing, trauma counseling and inquiry that allows you to find your own answers.

And regarding the pictures… I recently traveled to New Mexico where I visited the Petroglyph National Monument. The petroglyphs were carved on volcanic rocks by indigenous people, with some carvings dating back 3000 years ago. The volcanic explosions that formed these rocks started 200,000 years ago. As I sat on these rocks, I had the most clear epiphany that our time on this earth is like a speck of dust in comparison to all the time it took for something like these volcanic rocks to form on these mountains. It was a moment of both deep gratitude for the time that I have on this earth, but also a commitment to not waste a moment of time. And by wasting time, I don’t mean keeping busy. I’m talking about knowing that I’m doing what my highest aspirations know what I should be doing. So yes, time is precious and I fully accept my Call to Adventure.

Learn more in bio link.

05/21/2025

This is a special one for me - a program for women to help them get unstuck and live a vibrant and intentional life. This has been cooking in different forms for 25 years in my healing work of individuals and communities. This work reflects my love letter to the spirit inside each one of us that knows life can feel aligned with something bigger than ourselves. Yes, you can feel INSPIRED - "imbued with the spirit to do something, by or as if by divine influence."

Rooted in the yogic and ancient principles of manifestation and a modern day understanding on how to gently unwind blockages, Inspired Collaborative is a dynamic group process that believes that every person has a gift that can be shared in this world.

What’s Included?

Live weekly online classes (recorded in case you miss the live class)

Recorded lectures on manifestation, goal setting, harnessing subtle energy

Library of guided meditations and yoga nidra sessions

An action plan template that we’ll use throughout the 8 weeks to help give structure for your many ideas to manifest into reality

Cost: $497, Register by May 25 and get a discounted rate of $417

05/08/2025

I don't usually start saying this, but this one is going to be good. Why? Because this topic has been my passion project for 25 years and now I'm bringing all the pieces together.

I’ve lived many different stages in my life where I helped people get unstuck - community organizer and leader of a school for community organizers, trauma counselor, hands on energy healer, Ayurvedic doctor - and of course mother. In fact, I just found all the notes from a program I created 20 years ago. Guess what it was called... Inspired Service. It was a program for community organizers and service providers who wanted their service to come from a place of abundant energy and deep clarity that they were on the right path.

For Inspired Collaborative, I’m blending an inquiry process that creates the perfect soil for epiphanies and a group process that creates trust and mutual learning. I’m blending work with subtle energy practices to help you clear away baggage and self-sabotage combined with solid guidance to help you set and achieve goals. On June 18, join this dynamic 8-week process that will help you harness your best thoughts, redirect your energy, and focus your will to actually create an inspired life.

Register by May 20 and get that discount. Link in bio and feel free to reach out if you have questions.

04/30/2025

It's that time of the month! My monthly Inspired Soul class is happening this Saturday at 10am. Experience yoga nidra, deep relaxation and a little Vedic wisdom. A student during last weekend's training came up to me and shared that her husband is still feeling the positive impact of taking the class last month in April. This stuff works. Leading the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training reminded me of how powerful it is.

So join me and make sure to register in advance, especially for in-person (Eagle Rock).

Registration link in bio or go directly to https://linktr.ee/ayoayurveda

04/29/2025

What a wonderful four days! I just finished leading a Yoga Nidra Teacher Training and there was true magic in this training. The people, epiphanies, growth, connection. The participants have so many gifts to offer this world and I’m sure that they will carry these teachings and touch many people.

was such a wonderful host for this training. We all felt the love and nurturing with the food that they prepared and the smiles and kindness they offered all of us.

04/16/2025

Calling walking "exercise" doesn't seem to represent how important it is. Yes, it's a form of exercise. But even more than exercise, it's an actual biological need. We were built to walk, just like we were built to chew our food, sleep, get sunshine. If we take any of these biological needs away, our health and vitality decline.

The benefits of walking are endless and researched. Clears the mind. Early morning walks support a balanced circadian rhythm and improves sleep. Supports stronger bones.

How have you integrated walking into your life?

How have you integrated walking into your life?

04/03/2025

This Saturday… I’ll be there so join me. In person and online. Experience yoga nidra. Help your purpose not feel like such a lofty distant goal and just feel deeply relaxed and settled in your body. Registration link is in the bio.

If you have questions about the Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, I’ll be available after the class to answer any of your questions.

I’ll see you on Saturday!

Ayo Ayurveda

07/19/2025

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

07/07/2025

07/01/2025

05/31/2025

05/21/2025

05/08/2025

04/30/2025

04/29/2025

04/16/2025

04/03/2025

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category