Traci Webb
Traci is a gifted intuitive ayurveda healer, visionary pioneer, author and leader in the field of Ayurveda. She brings nearly 3 decades of experience, deep wisdom, loving presence, and powerful transmission to each class. She founded the the Ayurvedic Living School in 2006 which has empowered 1,000s of women across the globe to reclaim their health while stepping into their calling as an ayurveda healer and women's wellness leader. When she's not teaching, you'll find Traci in her garden, kitchen or hiking amongst the ancient forests.
Vijaya Stern
Vijaya Stern is an Ayurvedic Naturopath, who is a highly respected teacher and practitioner of Ayurveda and Panchakarma across the US. She is the originator of the Shakti Marga Path of Feminine Power (Ayurtantra Self-Healing and Tantric Dance System). She has studied with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute since 1982. She is a graduate of Clayton College of Naturopathic Medicine, and is a Certified Massage Therapist. She is an Ayurveda and Panchakarma teacher who also incorporates Emotional Breathwork, Sanskrit Chanting, Tantric Mysticism and Yoga into her courses. Vijaya has also served on the Board of Directors for CAAM. Vijaya teaches in our Coach and Herbalist programs.
Mamta Landerman
Mamta Landerman is an Ayurveda teacher, mentor, vedic astrologer (jyotishi), and the founding and past President of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). She's produced three International Ayurveda Symposia, bringing together Ayurveda pioneers, teachers, practitioners and suppliers across the globe and has helped to seed the wisdom of Ayurveda in the US and beyond. Mamta has also served as faculty for several ayurveda schools across the US, and has presented at numerous workshops, and conferences. A mother of two grown sons, Mamta is a native of India and has been practicing and teaching ayurveda, vedic astrology, and transformational work for over 35 years across the US and beyond.
Mary Thompson
Mary Thompson is a world class teacher, one of the first teachers of ayurveda in the USA, and is heart-centered mentor to Ayurvedic practitioners and students around the globe. Having taught Ayurveda for over 20 years, she continues to find joy in supporting her students as they step into their professional lives. Her interest in Ayurveda began as she sought to find answers to her own health challenges. Once she found Ayurveda, she transitioned from grade-school teacher to Ayurvedic practitioner educator. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Panchakarma Specialist, and founding board member of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM). Mary teaches in our Coach, Herbalist and Mentorship programs.
Sandhiya Ramaswamy
Sandhiya Ramaswamy has been promoting Ayurveda for over 15 years. She is an Ayurveda health & lifestyle coach, a faculty member at many Ayurveda schools, and an inspired Ayurveda plant-based chef. Prior to her wellness career, she spent many years in the corporate world. Her well-rounded perspective makes her approach to Ayurveda pragmatic, relatable, joyful and most importantly, very effective. Sandhiya is passionate about making Ayurveda accessible and available to all. She is certified at the Ayurvedic Doctor level. Sandhiya came back to her roots of ayurveda after a serious hospitalization resulting from burn out after many years in the corporate world.
Dr. Sarita Shrestha, BAMS & MD
Dr. Sarita Shrestha, BAMS & MD (Ayu, Gynecology & Obstetrics), is an internationally renowned pioneer within the field of Ayurveda as the first female Ayurvedic Physician in Nepal. She's an Ayurvedic OB/Gyn (obstetrics and gynecology) specializing in ayurveda women's health for more than 40 years. She's known as the “Mother of Ayurveda” in Nepal where her health clinics in the rural villages of Nepal offer medical support to those in need. She's the Founder and Medical Director of Devi Ma Kunja and Ayurveda Health Center in Nepal, where she's served her people with love and compassion and provided free healthcare services to thousands of people in India and Nepal for over 40 years.
Dr. Jupiter-Ajah Fambo, PhD, MS, MFA
Dr. Jupiter-Ajah Christine Fambo, Holds a Ph.D. in Holistic Fertility and Theology, a Master of Science Degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, is a AAP Ayurvedic Doctor, and is a Holistic Fertility & Brain Health Specialist. She is also a Certified Trauma-Informed Professional and Women-Centered Life Coach. She has extensive training in western science, and has worked as a licensed EMT. Her research and practice are rooted in the prevention of in-utero trauma, hormonal balance, and neuroplasticity for emotional and cognitive health. She's an author, filmmaker and advocate of women's wellness, resilience and community transformation.
Jennifer Wiest
is our Community Director & Lead Intern Supervisor. Jennifer was in our first graduating class of the school. She's a graduate of most of the school's programs including Ayurveda Life Mastery, Ayurveda Herbalists trainings, Ayurvedic Massage, Aromatherapy & Ayurveda Facialist Training. She's a Coach Intern Supervisor, who also guides our Community Moon Meditations and Peer Support Circles. She's the founder and the creatrix of Amrita Botanicals, her ayurveda-inspired aromatic product line where she incorporates her homegrown and distilled herbs, essential oils and hydrosols. Jennifer teaches monthly Q&A sessions for all our professional trainings.
Sarah Kruse
is a long time student of Dr. Vasant Lad. She is an Ayurvedic Practitioner & panchakarma educator who assists her clients & students in returning to their true nature through Ayurveda. She has chosen to work in the field of Ayurveda for the purpose of bringing healing and awareness to people’s lives so that they can realize their passion and purpose and contribute their gifts to the world we live in. Sarah teaches for the Ayurvedic Living Schools Ayurveda Herbalist, Panchakarma & Community Membership programs.
Mariam Bala, MA
Mariam has a passion for empowering women to thrive thru ayurveda and cooking. She's a graduate of Ayurvedic Living School's Ayurveda Coach & Ayurveda Herbalist Trainings. Her background also includes a speciality training in Ayurveda Cooking, an MA in Public Speaking and she spent years training high level executives. She brings inspiration, cooking and communication superpowers to the classroom. Mariam teaches our Ayurveda Cooking Immersion.
Mia Hamilton
is our Executive Support Assistant and all around school support rockstar who helps the students, teachers and school to function on the day-to-day. Mia is a graduate of our Ayurveda Life Mastery (Coach) & Ayurveda Herbalist Trainings. She is passionate about women's health and empowerment and has a background in energy medicine, herbalism & herbal remedies making. She serves her local Oregon community guiding women's groups & enjoys hiking, foraging, medicine making, and spending time with her family. It's Mia's mission to provide healing support and guidance to women so they can have the strength to follow their dharma.
Lynn Hanger
Lynn Hanger is an Ayurvedic Living School Graduate of both the Ayurveda Life Mastery Health & Life Coach Trainings & the Ayurveda Herbalist Trainings, a certified Yoga Instructor (Kripalu) with a BA degree in Integrative Therapeutic Practices. She serves as a Coach Intern Supervisor supporting students in their monthly private health & life coaching sessions. Lynn has been able to heal her own chronic pain, complicated and chronic PTSD, traumatic losses, abusive relationships & poverty through this integrative approach and is now passionate about sharing it with others to empower them to heal their lives
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