aYURVEDA & ME

I came to Ayurveda initially through my practice of Yoga, where it is regarded as the foundation of good living and the greatest science of self-care.

Ayurveda’s broad concept – living in harmony with nature’s cycles, understanding our relationship to it and to others – is a guide for optimal health and wellbeing, and it appealed to me instantly.

Raising a young family at the time, Ayurveda offered me practical, easy-to-apply guidelines – such as the use of natural remedies when my children suffered from common ailments. Adjusting their diet to warm food, adding ‘heating’ herbs, harmonizing their routine to the season… small changes for great benefits.

Ayurveda gave meaning and depth to ‘common sense’ practices that we know intuitively.  I became increasingly aware of the principles that governed such wisdom, and was able from then on to use them more purposefully and effectively.

Then Ayurveda offered me tremendous insights and life-changing tools to manage a digestive disorder, IBS.  I had never settled for the symptomatic relief treatment, so I turned again to Ayurveda’s focus on finding a root cause, eliminating it and re-balancing my digestive system through diet, the use of herbs, relaxation techniques and Yoga.

Ayurveda has interwoven itself very naturally and helpfully in my quest for a ‘philosophy of life’, deepening my passion for holistic wellness.  I also believe that knowledge is only useful if it is practiced and shared for your ‘service’, in the original Greek sense of ‘therapeia’ or healing. This is what led me to found Ayuwell to impart this beautiful ancient wisdom with practical knowledge that is more than ever relevant to us today.

BIO FACTS

After a career in teaching languages in schools and universities, I set to train and qualify as an Ayurvedic Practitioner at the Ayurvedic Institute in London with Dr Deepika Rodrigo,BAMS, a respected Ayurvedic doctor who runs a highly successful clinic in London.

I have a counselling diploma in Psychodynamic Theory from WPF in London, have been practicing Yoga for over 15 years, I do regular regular visits to India to Ayurvedic centres to maintain my own health and wellbeing and to keep my profession up to date.

I also advise education institutions offering bespoke wellness programs with a focus on mindfulness and meditation. I believe passionately that our efforts should be invested in our youth so they could thrive into healthy responsible beings equipped with life-changing tools and mindset.

But, my most prized ‘accomplishment’ is being present around my beautiful children, husband, family and friends.

Namaste and Blessings to all,
Fatiha
Founder of Ayurwell