Life can be challenging, affecting both our bodies and minds. Many people feel out of balance, with some experiencing low energy, frequent illnesses, weight issues, or mental health challenges. Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old Indian traditional medicine system, combined with Jungian-based Shadow Work, offers a powerful solution to these problems. By restoring your natural balance, you can fully enjoy and fulfill your life's purpose.
After 20 years of Ayurveda and 12 years of Shadow Work, we have found that a gentle yet focused combination of the two ensures not only the best but the longest lasting physical and mental health results. Gently exploring physical, mental and emotional issues using coaching methods allows you to discover more about yourself and take your health into your own hands. Alongside self-insight and transformational shifts, you'll receive personal prescription of diet, lifestyle, purificatory treatments and herbal medicines. Using Ayurvedic and Shadow Work principles, we can address the root cause of ailments rather than patching over the symptoms.
The Ayurveda Practice is a well-established clinic with a proven track record. Over a thousand clients have benefited, as evidenced by numerous testimonials. Kate Siraj, a fully qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner (BSc Ayurveda, Manipal) and Shadow Work facilitator and coach, has 20 years of experience. She also holds a Chemistry Degree from Oxford University, blending scientific knowledge with creative intuition. Waqar Siraj, with 25 years of corporate leadership development experience, joins Kate in running Shadow Work retreats. Take a step towards a more balanced life by clicking on 'BOOK APPOINTMENTS' above.
Kate Siraj is a fully qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner (BSc Ayurveda, MAPA) as well as a Shadow Work Group Facilitator and Coach and a mother of 3 children.
She has a Master of Chemistry degree from Oxford University and has worked as a Marketing Manager for a blue-chip multinational. Lots of contrasts!
Waqar believes Shadow Work to be the most authentic and natural process of personal change available.
Waqar is a leadership development and change consultant, spending 20 years advising leaders and organisations on the shifts that might be needed to create a more human, healthy and high performing environment.
“I feel better than I have for more than twenty years.”
"For the first time in my adult life I feel in control of my body.”
“I completely trust her and her suggestions always work. I can’t imagine seeing another Ayurvedic practitioner.”
“All my longstanding ailments have disappeared and I am now experiencing an amazing new relationship with my body and my mind.”
“Kate has made me feel positive about my life, problems that were impacting my social life aren’t any more!”
“Blood tests confirm my thyroid function has returned to normal, and my energy has vastly improved.”
"I wanted to say a very big thank you for the opportunity I had thanks to you to access parts of me/my past that I hadn’t had the courage to look at previously.
Your guidance, compassionate but effective challenge and holding space made it an incredible experience…Thank you again with all my heart."
"Wow, wow and once again!!!!!! What an incredible journey I had, I am so proud of myself for where I have been to how I have got to the place I am now ... I want to thank you personally for navigating me through my absolute roller coaster of emotions, I honestly never thought I could ever open up as I did, you are amazing at what you do, thank you!"
“I cannot thank you enough for yesterday and for the opportunity to walk myself back home to myself. For how safe and comfortable you made me feel during this whole process.”
"What we did together ended up transformative beyond my biggest hopes. My newly found level of awareness in what I am and what stands behind my choices has the most positive impact on quality of my life. And how I show up in the world, daily. Being able to take responsibility for myself in this new way feels incredibly liberating and empowering. So I cannot thank you enough."
"This was a true investment in myself and my future. I'd recommend just signing up to this workshop to anyone considering it. Don’t ask questions, just go, you’ll be looked after from start to finish. The whole weekend was full of facilitation, care, warmth and expertise - I received the answers I was looking for on Day 1 and everything that flowed from there was pure gold."
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