The Ancient Way

“I was seeking a practical guide after being diagnosed with Leukemia. When I signed up for the program, I didn’t realize it would shift my thinking and approach to life in a profound way. To achieve the ultimate physical, mental health and spiritual freedom, Ayurveda suggests following simple lifestyle practices. I made the changes with the encouragement of Ananta and the people in the program, one at a time. After adopting the changes, I can attest to the positive impacts they had on my health. ​ I love how Ayurveda understand each of us are unique and provides us with customized solutions vs one size fits all. Once I learned own constitution, I adopted proper foods. I was suffering from indigestion, gas, bloating, and mental fog. I was so grateful to learn small yet profounds tricks to overcome these. ​ Ananta is a great teacher because she practices everything she taught us. As an example, she invited us to her kitchen (virtually) and taught us how to cook which was amazing. I respect and admire her integrity. She is very personable, and able to articulate the Ayurvedic principles in a simplified way for us to learn easily and quickly. I love Ananta’s spirit and energy, she always has a smile, always willing to help and her unwavering support and can-do attitude inspired me to follow Ayurveda. I wanted what she has! ​ I recommend anyone wishing to take control of your physical and mental health, to do the program. Going through the program was a transformational experience. It gave me spirituality to not only understand myself as a physical being but also as a spiritual being. Once I made the connection to my Higher Self, I learned to respect my body in a way I never have before. This change made it easier for me to add Ayurveda practices to my everyday life consistently and reap the benefits. My digestion has improved, I have mental clarity and most importantly I have peace of mind.”

Suganthi Lem, Senior Construction & Public Transportation Manager

“My personal experience of growth, transformation, and empowerment from the means of this Program is profound and permanent. It’s changed the foundation of who I am. Most of us take pride in our responsibilities. It’s how people know us and define our character. For example, some might say, “She’s a great researcher,” “She’s a great planner,” “She’s a great mother,” and all of those things may be true, but essentially that’s not who I am. I now define myself by my JOY. This Program gave me the tools to slow down; appreciate life; find my purpose, and has given me the ability to bestow these gifts onto others. I have learned so much about the beauty of life and living with intention. Self-care now has a purpose. I care for my family and my garden with a deeper intention and purpose. These things are vital for my legacy, especially as a mother raising people that will be out in the world soon. ”

Becky Alby, Mother of 5, Entrepreneur, Gardener

“The brilliance of the program is in making each of us the compass for our own wellness. I came to the program trying to digest recommendations of several philosophies, diets, lifestyles, hoping at least one would allow me to finally declare myself “well.” When I was blessed to take this program, I was also given a space to see myself, as I am, and listen to my needs. The conversations never required anything of me, never prescribed anything to me, never defined me as something. It is through the safety and freedom that colored the intention of the program that I was able to speak to myself, to declare my wholeness, and really invite wellness into my life. I began to see my body as my vessel, a vessel that was so strong and resilient and compassionate, all of which I did not believe I could have without following every recommendation of every healthcare and wellness professional. Nourishment began to empower my mind to believe myself as everything that I am. The questions evolved into an invitation to quiet myself and listen. As I allowed myself to be the poet of my experience, I relaxed, restored, and rejuvenated the tissues, literally and figuratively, that make up my body. ​ By learning from Ananta, I was reminded over and over that my agency is my first blessing. Though most people will give me a prescription, my body is not a problem to be solved. My health is not something to be fixed, but instead to be understood and honored. Ananta asked me who I wanted to be and how I could be her. She encouraged me to understand my dimensions, to understand how big my being could be. She saw within me a light I dulled. She reached out to that light. She comforted that light. She empowered that light to shine. I began to speak. I began to write. I began to share. I declared myself the artist, the poet, the storyteller that I am, with the clarity of who I want to be in this life. She continues to hold that light for me, reminding me of who I know myself to be. She continues to see the goddess within me that I am still learning to adorn with love and acceptance. ​ Ananta’s heart and vision are supplemented through the team of people and the intention through which she connects us all. This team, this program is a community, it is a garden. The fragrance of each person mesmerizes alone but surrenders itself to the much greater melody of the garden as a whole. Ananta and her team redefine love, wholeheartedly seeing each individual and holding the stories of each sacred.”

Shweta Bhatt, Artist and Former Consultant

“I have experienced a deeper mind-body connection, better digestion, mental clarity, better workout management, sleep management and, most importantly, peace of mind. Ananta and her team have a pure compassionate energy of healing and love, seeing each one of us as a unique individual and sharing the Ayurvedic tools to heal ourselves. I highly recommend the Program for anyone looking to achieve mental, physical and spiritual health through simple easy to access changes.”

Akshay Mittal, Electronics Engineer

“My experience with taking this Program last year has been brilliant and life changing. What I found unique about the program was how it was especially designed by Ananta to enable us to not just learn about but also adopt the recommended Ayurvedic practices. This program gives you the Ayurvedic manual for how to lead your life to enjoy true holistic wellness. My digestion has improved significantly, and I feel fresh for the whole day mentally. Following simple practices I learned has been a game changer in improving my sleep quality. ​ This program also re-introduced me to all foods including vegetables, fruits and spices as I understand their taste, potency and post-digestive effect per Ayurvedic principles. I have now been able to develop a reasonable intuition around which foods are my friends and which are not given my individual Ayurvedic constitution and the current season. I feel empowered to heal myself with the food I’m eating. I also be-friended honey in a big way and it has changed my relationship with phlegm. ​ I love how Ayurveda celebrates the uniqueness of an individual and recommends foods based on their own individual constitution vs imposing standard practices. Having done this program, I feel armed with this ancient knowledge while making my food and lifestyle choices. ​ I also really love how Ayurveda at its core is about spiritual living and makes all of our daily activities sacred right from eating, cooking, bathing etc. For example, I learned the beautiful art of eating per Ayurveda and its impact on our digestion. The best part was that all these recommended practices were very simple and basic lifestyle changes that took no extra time to execute. I just needed to change just a little bit how I was doing what I was doing and the impact was amazing. ​ I highly recommend this program to anyone who is even remotely interested in Ayurveda or anyone who wants to embrace holistic wellness in their lives or anyone who wants to step up their physical, mental and spiritual health through simple changes in diet and lifestyle or anyone who is interested in feeling empowered to heal their own selves.”

Tanvi Jain Patyal, Former Management Consultant and Program Officer

“This journey has been a tremendous, life-changing experience for me. Through it, I discovered that these ancient modalities have a profound, systematic, and natural way of curing or preventing any diseases which the modern system doesn’t. This way of living helped me come out of physical ailments and inspired me to motivate others to thrive with Ayurveda. Despite lacking experience in cooking, I found myself more often in the kitchen than I used to be. I understood my physical constitution and started incorporating things that suit my body. Following basic rituals were part of my life before joining this program but this training gave me a fresh perspective and regularity in my practices. I practice the art of letting go with water, which was taught in this program, and it helped me release negative emotions and thoughts that were constantly holding me back. I regained strength mentally and physically, which helped me do my daily activities in an organized and beautiful manner. I gained deeper insights into the basics of Ayurveda like the five elements, body constitution types, seasonal and mindful way of eating, rituals, routines, different gods/goddesses, emotional and mental connection, sharing and giving, letting go and embracing, self-care and self-love. Ananta is a great spiritual teacher along with being empowered with ancient holistic healing systems including Ayurveda, Yoga, Vedic Scriptures, and many more. She carries the sword of knowledge with utmost grace to help, assist and motivate ignorant souls to find their inner self, heal their physical bodies and correct their mental and emotional state. I had a wonderful time being a part of this program with an incredible community of students from all over the world. Ananta is an exceptional mentor who can guide you on your spiritual path no matter where you are. Her teachings have inspired me to walk on this path with confidence and self-belief, becoming a true version of myself. I highly recommend this program if you want a structured, engaging, and well-designed course with excellent tools and methodology to widen your knowledge and understanding of the Ayurveda- way of living. ”

Eshita Dayani, Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher

“Last year, I embarked on a most precious journey of my life! It was about learning the ‘Ayurveda’, the ancient ‘Science of Life’! It was very rewarding. According to Ayurveda, the Life is Divine, and as such; needs to be taken care of it with utmost care and dedication! I want to briefly describe my learning and the daily practices I have adopted, which has turned into an amazing personal and spiritual growth. ​ My morning rituals includes, waking up early, worshiping the Sun God, expressing gratitude for the light and energy. I perform a water ritual I learned in the program to let go of what is untrue and illusory. I do exercise, yoga and pranayam. The movement is rejuvenating for the mind, body and soul. ​ I am now armed with the knowledge of the food choice I ought to make according the Doshas and the Seasons. I have become more disciplined and respectful of my diet and the meal times, such that my digestive system operates at its optimum efficiency. ​ With knowledge of the tastes and various spices, the cooking and mindful eating has become very joyful and therapeutic. ​ Spiritually, I have learned to be mindful and aware of my thoughts, emotions and actions. I meditate once or twice a day. ​ Acquiring all this knowledge would not have been possible without our charismatic leader and Guru Anantaji. Her wisdom and maturity is beyond her age. She embodies the ancient knowledge, wisdom and spirituality! She has practiced what she is preaching. She is an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher. What is more admiring is that she wants all her students to be Wellness Ambassadors and spread this valuable knowledge to others! I feel blessed to have joined this loving and caring Ayurveda Family. I am determined and inspired to be a Wellness Ambassador to assist our beloved Anantaji in spreading this life changing knowledge and practices. ”

Pravin Shah, Retired Engineer

“I first heard about Ananta back in 2018 when I read her book “The Ayurveda Way”. The book was lucid and straightforward and really piqued my interest in Ayurveda. It was different from the other texts I had read on the subject by then as it was replete with practical recommendations for application of Ayurvedic principles in our everyday lives. So when the opportunity presented itself to learn from Ananta directly through the Wellness Ambassador Program, I couldn’t let that go. Just as in the book, the program breaks down some profound Ayurvedic concepts into simpler bits which can then be understood by even those who have no background in Ayurveda. For instance, it was eye opening for me to realize that it is usually the vata dosha and not the pitta dosha that requires care during the summer months. This renewed understanding empowered me to better relate to my symptoms at the time and then take appropriate remedial action. Consequently, I was able to work with Ananta and find a permanent remedy to my headaches which could not be diagnosed by doctors for more than a year despite extensive lab work. Again, what really distinguishes this program is the numerous tips for practical application of the concepts. Ananta is a very hands-on teacher who leads by example by living her own life in consonance with the same Ayurveda principles she teaches. She beautifully establishes the linkages between the physical and the spiritual elements of health and how disruptions in the subtle elements can manifest as physical imbalances. She also ensures that there is enough in the coursework to allow time for the participants to really practice and live the knowledge that they gain. This was really helpful for me as I came out of the program not just with new information but with new, healthier and sustainable habits. I have a good understanding of how my choices in day to day life would have a direct impact on my health and wellbeing. I feel empowered and more in control of my health and I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to do the same.”

Hemu Narang, Corporate Professional

“After reading the book “The Ayurveda Way” written by Ananta I had to reread it, it was so good. I came across this book in our local library and I don’t usually end up reading books in time before I have to return it. I felt like this book was talking to me in so many ways. The rituals, the principles and cooking the Ayurvedic way was very intriguing to me. I was on my own healing journey from breast cancer that year and I simply wanted to have my body the healthiest I can to recover from this physical and emotional trauma. Ananta, our teacher of Ayurvedic ancient way of life, is a perfect example of a selfless person to all of her students. I actually had the chance to meet with my teacher in person after a few months of studying Ayurveda. I am very thankful for Ananta’s teachings and the community she has created. ​ When I chose to be a part of the Program I felt like I was welcome to be a part of a wonderful group of people. I have been looking for The Ayurveda way of life, I just didn’t know it until I found it. A beautiful group of Selfless humans wanting to learn and share the true way of being. Led by an example of pure light, Ananta.”

Lenka Hales, Reflexologist

“This program has been truly life changing. I have had my eyes opened to an entire catalog of beautiful spices, herbs, and cooking techniques that have helped me consciously choose the best foods to put into my body based on my body type and the season. By incorporating so many Ayurvedic practices, I can visually see the transformation in my skin, my joints, my nerves, and in my mind. Arogyam means to radiate health and well being from within, something I just naturally feel as a result of incorporating Ayurveda into my life. ​ Ananta can be described as truly embodying her work. She naturally readiates a caring, wise, and loving aura. She clearly has a deep mastery of Ayurveda and from the moment you begin taking her classes you will be receiving knowledge. The understanding and scholarly communication of Ananta is matched by her compassion and humility. You can tell Ananta sincerely cares about her students and their ability to process and effectively practice what she teaches. ​ I would recommend studying with Ananta and her teachers because the topics being taught are life changing, from the inside out. There is a nearly tangible aura of love and acceptance shared amongst her and her fellow contemporaries as well as with the students in her classes. Despite the large and vast ocean of Ayurvedic knowledge that can appear daunting at first, the classes are structured very clearly, the communication about what is expected is exact, and the immersion into each topic is easily digestible to the human intellect. ​ The entire world can benefit tremendously from the understanding of Ayurveda as it relates to the human experience. The overall health and vitality the individual gains by learning Ayurveda impacts the health and vitality of the global community. ”

Nathan Medlock, Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher, Wellness Ambassador and Lifelong Student