Integrated Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

Have you ever wondered why you often fall ill right when you take a break from work? Or when you’re stressed? The answer lies in the intricate connection between your mind and body and my Integrated Ayurveda approach includes both in all consultations.  I integrate traditional Ayurvedic practices with modern Read more…

Shadow Work Archetypes

Shadow Work Archetypes – which is yours?

An essential tool in understanding ourselves and our shadows is looking at ourselves through the lens of Shadow Work archetypes.  Jung, the originator of the idea of shadow, was a keen proponent of using archetypes in his work and teaching.  What are archetypes? Archetypes are universal patterns of behaviour, instincts Read more…

Shadow Work

Self-sabotage

Self-sabotage shows up a lot in my Ayurvedic consultations.  “I know what to do, I just don’t do it”.  This is often followed up with some self-criticism about failing to have self-discipline.  I see this pattern in myself too, in many areas, one current example being “I want to go Read more…

Shadow Work

Exploring my shadow

It started years ago, with a fear that my heart burn was stomach cancer. This wasn’t the first time that I had convinced myself that an ailment was cancer. This time, I was really gripped by this and sought out my Ayurvedic Practitioner. She predicted, correctly, that the reflux would Read more…