As I dive deeper into the world of Ayurveda, I'm constantly discovering other amazing Ayurvedic practitioners and yoga teachers. This alternative approach to health attracts many creative, interesting and talented people. Cue Sarah Louisignau.
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Sarah is the founder and developer of Ayurvedic Apothecary. I discovered her by reading her blog post about How 12 Design Principles of Permaculture Apply to the Business of Yoga and Ayurveda. Sarah is a master of finding links between her various interests. By combining her passions for Ayurveda and Aromatherapy, she creates a beautiful line of oils designed to balance the 3 doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kapha). I knew I had to try them! When the package arrived in the mail, the little bottles reminded me more of precious perfumes than the big bottles of Ayurvedic oil I usually buy. These bottles are about the size of a lipstick tube and easily fit in a purse.
My favorite is the Vata blend because of its musky and sweet/spicy smell. It's intense at first, but the scent evolves and becomes more subtle within a few minutes. The best part about these oils is that they are working to balance your body. She uses base oils that are tridoshic and nutritional for the skin, without the use of any alcohol. Sarah explains further:
"For example: Clove Bud Oil is known for it's carminative and it's analgesic properties - so by putting this oil in my Vata blend, I help the person using it medicinally with the prevention of flatulence and with mild pain relief in achy dry joints. Ayurvedicly, it is warming and sweet, which will take the chill out of the Vata body and add an aphrodisiac quality to ease anxiety!"
Since Autumn is Vata season, now is the perfect time to start using this oil. I even took Vata blend on the plane with me during my trip to India. The roller tip makes application easy and mess-free. It's fun to experiment and play, applying them to the third eye, neck, wrists, inner elbows, back of the knees and even feet soles. Soon Sarah will be launching a new line of body massage oils, designed for daily Abhyanga massage, and for massage therapists working with Ayurveda.
In addition to teaching yoga retreats and running her business, Sarah recently became part Yoga Prosperity Program as a Program Host and Yoga Business Coach. Her unique passions include pelvic empowerment through yoga, Ayurveda, the fusion of yoga and paddleboarding, acro yoga and asana as a therapeutic tool for athletes. To learn more about Sarah and Ayuvedic Apothecary, visit www.ayurvedic-apothecary.com.
My favorite is the Vata blend because of its musky and sweet/spicy smell. It's intense at first, but the scent evolves and becomes more subtle within a few minutes. The best part about these oils is that they are working to balance your body. She uses base oils that are tridoshic and nutritional for the skin, without the use of any alcohol. Sarah explains further:
"For example: Clove Bud Oil is known for it's carminative and it's analgesic properties - so by putting this oil in my Vata blend, I help the person using it medicinally with the prevention of flatulence and with mild pain relief in achy dry joints. Ayurvedicly, it is warming and sweet, which will take the chill out of the Vata body and add an aphrodisiac quality to ease anxiety!"
Since Autumn is Vata season, now is the perfect time to start using this oil. I even took Vata blend on the plane with me during my trip to India. The roller tip makes application easy and mess-free. It's fun to experiment and play, applying them to the third eye, neck, wrists, inner elbows, back of the knees and even feet soles. Soon Sarah will be launching a new line of body massage oils, designed for daily Abhyanga massage, and for massage therapists working with Ayurveda.
In addition to teaching yoga retreats and running her business, Sarah recently became part Yoga Prosperity Program as a Program Host and Yoga Business Coach. Her unique passions include pelvic empowerment through yoga, Ayurveda, the fusion of yoga and paddleboarding, acro yoga and asana as a therapeutic tool for athletes. To learn more about Sarah and Ayuvedic Apothecary, visit www.ayurvedic-apothecary.com.
