Ayurveda
Rachel Bush, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Anusara Yoga Teacher
Rachel is our local wise woman of Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga. From NY, she moved to Williamsport this year! Currently she leads an 200 Hour Anusara Immersion and Teacher Training for Laurel Limb Yoga, and our sister studio Clear Sphere Yoga.
Rachel came to the practices of yoga and Ayurveda with the desire to heal. After her first year of practice she had undergone such a transformation in her health and state of mind she decided to dedicate her life to these practices. She is a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher, Licensed Massage Therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner. Having had a life-long interest in language and communication in the past 3 years she has also been learning and exploring NVC, Non-violent Communication. She has been teaching Anusara Yoga since 2005 and studying herbal medicine and Ayurveda for over 15 years.
Visit rachelbushyoga.com to learn more about Rachel.
Upcoming Workshops
Pitta Dosha Yoga
Past Workshops
Introduction To Ayurveda
Introduction To Ayurveda
Introduction To Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient style of traditional medicine from India and a sister science to yoga. It translates as the wisdom of life or science of vitality. If you are seeking an alternative for your health and want to learn new habits to support your on-going well-being, join us for this introduction to the world of Ayurveda and learn to
Ayurveda is an ancient style of traditional medicine from India and a sister science to yoga. It translates as the wisdom of life or science of vitality. If you are seeking an alternative for your health and want to learn new habits to support your on-going well-being, join us for this introduction to the world of Ayurveda and learn to apply this knowledge in easy practical ways to your everyday routines.
In this class we will discuss:
- The 5 elements Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space
- The 3 Doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- How to know your dosha and what to do with this information
- How the change in season affects our health
- The Ayurvedic philosophy on healing and prevention
Vata Dosha Yoga
Introduction To Ayurveda
Introduction To Ayurveda
Transition into Fall with a rejuvenating asana practice to ground Vata, rejuvenate the nervous system, build strength and immunity and prepare yourself for the coming of winter.
In Ayurveda the passage of the seasons marks a sacred cycle that deeply affects our bodies, hearts and state of mind. Autumn is considered Vata time. Vata's quali
Transition into Fall with a rejuvenating asana practice to ground Vata, rejuvenate the nervous system, build strength and immunity and prepare yourself for the coming of winter.
In Ayurveda the passage of the seasons marks a sacred cycle that deeply affects our bodies, hearts and state of mind. Autumn is considered Vata time. Vata's qualities are cold, dry and light. This can leave us nervous, overwhelmed and even exhausted. In this workshop we will learn how by using the principles of Ayurveda we can restore balance to aggravated Vata With both strength and relaxation.
If you are wanting to stay healthy and strong this fall come and play!
In this workshop we will discuss:
- The nature of vata dosha and how it affects all of us in the Autumn, or really anytime there is a big change in temperature.
- How asana affects the pranic body.
- The psychology of vata dosha
- How to modify our asana practice to balance and restore our vata dosha.
- Heart-based meditation
Kapha Dosha Yoga
Introduction To Ayurveda
Kapha Dosha Yoga
Stay warm and bright this winter with a strength building and playful practice to nurture and pacify Kapha Dosha. In Ayurveda the passage of the seasons marks a sacred cycle that deeply affects our bodies, hearts, and state of mind. Winter and Early Spring are considered Kapha time. Kapha’s qualities are cold, damp and heavy. This can lea
Stay warm and bright this winter with a strength building and playful practice to nurture and pacify Kapha Dosha. In Ayurveda the passage of the seasons marks a sacred cycle that deeply affects our bodies, hearts, and state of mind. Winter and Early Spring are considered Kapha time. Kapha’s qualities are cold, damp and heavy. This can leave us feeling heavy, stiff and depressed. In this workshop, we will learn how by using the principles of Ayurveda we can restore balance to groggy Kapha through a light-hearted, strength-building and playful practice.
In this workshop we will discuss:
- The nature of Kapha dosha, and how it affects all of us in the winter and early spring.
- How asana affects the pranic body the psychology of Kapha dosha.
- How to modify our asana practice to balance and restore our Kapha dosha.
- Heart-based meditation.