A Good Space for Wellness

Ceramic bowls with colorful herbs and spices.

Rooted in respect for people, plants and planet

Sukha Ojai is a wellness space where we honor the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda. We are dedicated to supporting each person’s authentic state of health and well-being through complementary medicine, botanical remedies and therapeutic treatments.

Ayurveda • Herbs • Massage Lymph • Therapeutics

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda originated when it was revealed to the ancient Rishis, the seers and yogis of India who envisioned and expounded on the inseparable interweave and integration of the body, mind and spiritual life.

From Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society
An Introduction to Ayurveda
by Anastasia Von Sonn

Practitioners

Sukha Ojai's Anastasia wearing an embroidered red blouse and beaded necklace, standing in front of a green hedge.

Anastasia

Anastasia (Śāradā) Von Sonn, AD, RH, BCTMB is a Certified Ayurvedic Doctor (NAMACB), Board-Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist (BCTMB), Registered Herbalist (AHG) and graduate of East West Professional Herbology course.
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Anastasia (Śāradā) Von Sonn, AD, RH, BCTMB is a Certified Ayurvedic Doctor (NAMACB), Board-Certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist (BCTMB), Registered Herbalist (AHG) and graduate of East West Professional Herbology course.

She has studied and practiced Ayurveda for over 30 years in India and the United States, completed certification in Ayurveda by Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute and mentors with Dr. Robert Svoboda. She has shared knowledge and experience of traditional Ayurvedic medicine as a speaker at events throughout the US and Internationally with a broad focus in holistic healthcare, botanical medicine and bodywork.

Śāradā’s love of Ayurveda started when she moved to India in 1991. Working with Vaidyas (Ayurvedic Doctors,) led to experiencing firsthand the wonders, wisdom, andknowledge of this ancient Science of Life.

When Anastasia returned to the States it was important to share this healing tradition from the East to the West through formulating over 60 botanical products, clinical practice as well as having a business offering Ayurvedic Body Care for over 24 years.

Gratitude to the Great Spirit and all the plants for their immense compassion, healing and guidance in the herbal medicine and therapies.

Visit Anastasia at Śāradā’s Remedies

510-387-0333

“Herbs have a Yin and Yang nature, and their usage must be tailored to individual needs.” – Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing

“Nature itself is the best physician, offering remedies that nurture the body and calm the soul”-
Hippocrates, The Father of Medicine