About Ayurveda
Ayurveda literally means “The Science of Life,” and can be understood to mean “The Science of Self-Healing.” Ayurveda is the first system of medicine in the world, dating back to at least 5,000 years old. Remarkably, its practices and treatments have remained unchanged since then, and are still widely used around the world today.
Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga and provides a highly individualized system of self-care to address healing at the root. This is accomplished by first understanding each individual’s unique constitution and then applying customized lifestyle, diet, and herbal recommendations as well as five sense therapies (such as massage, aromatherapy, color therapy, sound therapy, etc.) to connect the individual back to their true nature.
Ayurveda can help with a wide variety of imbalances – anything from digestive issues, auto-immune disorders, and mental health. An Ayurvedic practitioner guides you towards optimum health, well-being, and peace of mind. Establishing healthy routines and lifestyle adjustments are of upmost importance in creating a balanced life that will continue to nurture and support us for the entirety of our lives. Ultimately, it is what we do on a daily, consistent basis that is the greatest determinant of our health. In some instances, progress occurs quite rapidly, and in others, more slowly. It depends on how deep-seated the imbalance, how long the imbalance has been present, and one’s personal commitment to healing.
About the Practitioner
Resham Shirsat is the founder of True Nature Ayurveda, a holistic wellness counseling practice focused on lifestyle, diet, and herbalism. She holds almost 18 years of professional experience working in the field of sustainability, with a focus on educating organizations and communities on environmentally conscious and socially responsible practices. This passion for holistic living grew to include ways individuals can thrive through natural medicine. She began studying at the largest Ayurvedic school in the west to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and went on to become a certified Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist.
Resham holds a B.S. in Biology, a B.A. in Anthropology, and an M.S. in Environmental Management. She is a certified Permaculture Designer, a certified Sivananda yoga instructor, and graduated with certifications as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, and Panchakarma Specialist from the California College of Ayurveda. She also holds certifications in the sustainability industry including a LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accredited professional), is a TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Advisor, BREEAM Assessor, Green Globes Professional (GGP), GRESB AP, and Fitwel Ambassador.