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 • Apothecary • Facials • 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
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
Baleigh
Baleigh has been a Licensed Esthetician for 13 years, certified RYT 250 hours Vedic Yoga teacher, Certified Ayurvedic wellness educator. Baleigh graduates this year as a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner.
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Baleigh is a mother, seeker of knowledge, ancient wisdom, and creative expression.
She is a business owner and full-time student. Her intention is to learn all that she can and integrate that into this world.
She strives to utilize her skills and attained knowledge to help teach and support others on their healing journeys.
Alicia
Alicia Morris Soto began her studies in bodywork at Kali Institute in 2003. Guided by her interest in yoga, she went on to study Thai Yoga Massage with Saul David Raye.
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In 2008, a desire to support friends with acute Lyme Disease symptoms directed her to focus on lymphatic drainage massage, and study with Allen Mills of the Center for Lymphatic Health.
“Early in my private practice, I noticed a palpable link between fluid stagnation and gripping patterns in the body and which inspired me to pursue training in myofascial release with John F. Barnes to improve quality and outcomes of treatment. However, in my research on how to maintain lymphatic health, I was inspired by the depth and eloquence that Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) offered to a conversation around the fluid layer of the body which modern medicine was barely beginning to acknowledge and language.”
Alicia graduated from Mount Madonna Institute as a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor in 2018. Since 2009, she has offered gentle detox and restorative body treatments, as well as Ayurvedic lifestyle support, in her practice at Ojai Lymphatic Therapy. She is currently co-founding and merging her practice with Sukha Ojai, an Ayurvedic clinic and apothecary.
Visit Alicia at Ojai Lymphatic Therapy
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