Success stories of our graduates

With Ayurveda into a new vocation

Here we collect the personal, authentic success stories of our former participants, which could not be more varied and exciting.

They tell us the following:

How and why they embarked on a new life and career path with Ayurveda and yoga, what it means to them today and what interesting, poignant and successful stories have shaped them along the way.

Be inspired by Ayurveda experts, friends and companions from all over Europe! We are immensely proud of our alumni.

Would you like to give others the opportunity to share your story? Then send us your personal success story for publication! We look forward to a friendly exchange and networking with our alumni.

You can download the questionnairehere. Once the questionnaire has been returned to us, we will publish your text.

Ayurveda success story by Priska Baierl

What fascinates me about Ayurveda is the individual approach to each person. This ancient knowledge combines harmoniously with modern needs and not only combats symptoms, but also tackles the root of the complaints. Small steps are often enough for noticeable improvements.

Priska Baierl Ayurveda health and nutrition consultant

How did you personally come to Ayurveda? What fascinates you in particular about this way of life and medicine?

For many years, I suffered from food intolerances, allergies and vital and mineral deficiencies - but no help was forthcoming. As I did not want to accept this, I began to study holistic approaches intensively. This is how I came across Ayurveda, for which I am very grateful today.

What fascinates me about Ayurveda is the individual approach to each person. This ancient knowledge combines harmoniously with modern needs and not only combats symptoms, but also tackles the root of the complaints. Small steps are often enough for noticeable improvements.

Why did you decide to train at the European Academy of Ayurveda, and what had a particular impact on you during the training?

The academy has an excellent reputation and I felt that I was in very good hands as soon as I contacted them. As I was completing my training while working, the flexible format was crucial: modules can be taken as e-learning, live webinars or face-to-face training on site. A particular highlight for me was being able to learn from Kerstin Rosenberg. The face-to-face modules in Birstein had a particular impact on me. The location is wonderful for learning, the atmosphere is warm and the exchange with other participants was enriching. I really appreciate the network that I built up as a result.

How do you apply the knowledge you have learned in your day-to-day work today, and what offers or services do you provide?

I offer nutrition and health consultations on site and online. I conduct a detailed Ayurvedic anamnesis with my clients and give individual recommendations for a balanced diet and lifestyle. In doing so, I integrate principles such as the promotion of digestive power, the targeted use of spices and the correct preparation of food. I also take a holistic view of your lifestyle and help you to integrate Ayurvedic routines such as morning rituals and relaxation techniques into your everyday life.

What motivates you every day in your work with Ayurveda and what visions do you have for the future in this field?

For me, my Ayurvedic nutrition & health consultations are a matter of the heart and a passion with which I would also like to support other people on their path to greater well-being and health. My personal health journey has allowed me to experience first-hand how helpful Ayurvedic principles can be. This realization motivates me every day anew to pass on the knowledge I have gained to my clients and to support them in the best possible way on their path to greater well-being.

 

87719 Mindelheim

Ayurveda health and nutrition consultant

www.veda-of-nature.de

Ayurveda success story by Gabriele Vahl

The desire to delve even deeper into this knowledge led me to an information event in Birstein during my yoga teacher training. I was immediately impressed by the house, the beautiful garden and the friendly people. You immediately feel, not least because of the excellent Ayurvedic food, that Ayurveda is authentically lived and taught in this place.

Gabriele Vahl Ayurveda health and nutrition consultant and psychological Ayurveda consultant

Why did you decide to train at the European Academy of Ayurveda, and what experiences have particularly influenced you during the training?

The desire to delve even deeper into this knowledge led me to an information event in Birstein during my yoga teacher training. I was immediately impressed by the house, the beautiful garden and the friendly people. You immediately feel, not least because of the excellent Ayurvedic food, that Ayurveda is lived and taught authentically in this place. This has been confirmed during my training courses and I have been able to experience wonderful encounters with like-minded people and a warm exchange in every single seminar.

How do you apply the knowledge you have learned in your everyday life?

I incorporate the knowledge of Ayurveda into my yoga classes. I also offer workshops on various topics and 1:1 consultations, as personal contact with people is very important to me.

What motivates you every day in your work with Ayurveda and what visions do you have for the future in this field?

I am motivated by seeing how people gain new strength and life energy through Ayurvedic adjustments. My wish is to pass on the knowledge of Ayurveda to people - ideally in relaxed retreats to immerse myself even more deeply in the subject.

What were your experiences during the apprenticeship?

I always felt that I was in good hands during the course, as I could ask questions in the eAcademy at any time and stay in contact with the lecturers. The opportunity to complete more and more modules online was particularly positive for me, as it gave me the flexibility I needed to keep going. An important realization was that our health is our greatest asset and that we have a great influence on our physical and mental health through our diet, lifestyle and routines. The Ayurvedic principles are like a compass that always leads me back to the right path.

The two training courses at the REAA are among the best decisions of my life. I am grateful for the many wonderful encounters with the team of lecturers and companions. Everything together has enriched my life and helped me on my path to myself. In particular, the training to become an Ayurveda Psychological Counselor promotes intensive self-awareness and holistic personal development.

 

68239 Mannheim

Ayurveda health and nutrition consultant and psychological Ayurveda counselor

Offer from Gabriele Vahl

Ayurveda success story by Carola Barbetta

As part of my thesis, I tried to show the parallels between the subtle and fascial systems and found astonishing similarities. I am fascinated by how effective Ayurveda and yoga are on a physical and subtle level.

Carola Barbetta Ayurveda wellness practitioner and Ayurveda therapist

What was the biggest surprise or aha moment for you during your training?

Again and again, the realization that the "old knowledge" has not lost its relevance - on the contrary. Today's (scientific) studies are also showing conventional doctors more and more how we humans are to be understood. As part of my thesis, I tried to show the parallels between the subtle and fascial systems and found astonishing similarities. I am fascinated by how effective Ayurveda and yoga are on a physical and subtle level.

How has the training changed your view of health, life or your career path?

The topic of "healthy people" has been with me for half my life. My professional orientation has drawn me more and more to yoga and Ayurveda, and I like to incorporate my knowledge of conventional medicine.

How has the knowledge you have learned enriched your personal life - outside of work?

I benefit greatly from this knowledge. Today, I am much more balanced and relaxed and largely organize my life according to Ayurvedic principles because it is simply good for me. In stressful or challenging times, it helps me to accept that things don't always go as planned - and there is often a reason for this, even if I can't see it immediately. It's important to make peace with the day and start each day afresh.

How did you personally come to Ayurveda? What fascinates you in particular about this way of life and medicine?

My contact with Ayurveda began during my yoga teacher training with Christa-Maria Gerigk. I am fascinated by the holistic approach of Ayurveda and yoga and their positive effect on health. I am also always fascinated by the realization of how knowledge that is thousands of years old can be applied to the present day.

 

Why did you decide to train at the European Academy of Ayurveda, and what experiences have particularly influenced you during the training?

I came across the European Academy for Ayurveda through my teacher Christa-Maria Gerigk and found out more. I was attracted by the modular learning system, both face-to-face and online. The competence of the lecturers and the information I was able to obtain on the homepage and from the Rosenberg Academy team.

How do you apply the knowledge you have learned in your day-to-day work today, and what offers or services do you provide?

I am a self-employed yoga teacher and now also an Ayurveda therapist with my own practice as well as a lecturer at the Mandala Institute for Conscious Living and Health. The knowledge of Ayurveda and yoga accompanies me every day - in groups and in individual sessions. I offer yoga courses, individual yoga, Ayurveda wellness counseling and massage as well as Ayurveda for health - counseling and massage. As a lecturer, I work in training for prospective yoga teachers.

38518 Gifhorn

Ayurveda wellness practitioner and Ayurveda therapist

www.mandala-institut.de

Ayurveda success story by Kristina Aulbach

I trained as an Ayurvedic nutrition and health consultant in Birstein and Berlin and also completed an intensive internship with the renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Annette Müller-Leisgang. During my training, I immersed myself much more deeply in the subject matter and its complexity. Over time, I have also come even closer to my own essence, what needs I have and what I need and have developed my life vision: I want to help people get into their holistic health and thus get closer to their intuition!

Kristina Aulbach

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

There is no other health system that is so comprehensive. Due to my own skin problems, I had long been looking for an approach that worked and that was sustainable! When I came across Ayurveda while backpacking in northern Thailand, I was so fascinated and immediately caught fire and it hasn't cooled down to this day... I found myself so much in my guy and it suddenly all made sense why I had the problems I had etc. I will be forever grateful for that moment. I will be forever grateful for that moment.

What training have you already attended? What did you particularly like about it? Do you have any other specialist areas that you use in an integrative, complementary or supplementary way to Ayurveda/yoga?

I trained as an Ayurvedic nutrition and health consultant in Birstein and Berlin and also completed an intensive internship with the renowned Ayurvedic physician Dr. Annette Müller-Leisgang. During my training, I immersed myself much more deeply in the subject matter and its complexity. Over time, I have also come even closer to my own essence, what needs I have and what I need, and have developed my life vision: I want to help people to get into their holistic health and thus get closer to their intuition!

I am currently doing further training in occupational health management. A yoga teacher training course is also on the agenda in India, hopefully in 2021.

 

If you already have your own practice: What experiences have you had?

My practice is completely virtual so far. I recommend everyone to just start, no matter what your mind says, how many reasons there are not to start yet. :) You get a lot of help in Germany in terms of self-employment and digitalization.

How do you work today? We would also be interested to know what you did professionally before your Ayurveda/yoga work and what projects you have planned for the future.

I am a trained banker, studied international management and worked for a long time in marketing/sales in the outdoor textile/sports industry. With my step into self-employment in 2020, I am going my own way authentically and in alignment with my life vision. I have started a podcast "Be Intuit", which focuses on the topics of holistic health and personal development. I have already published my first ebook on holistic health "Hello Balance - Hello Health". I have some collaborations and an online course coming up in 2021. I am so grateful.

 

81541 Munich

Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant, prospective alternative practitioner for psychotherapy

Kristina Aulbach

Daniel Kneubühl, Switzerland

Ayurveda has had a lasting impact on my life. I came across Ayurveda in 2019 after a life change. After a Panchakarma treatment, I wanted to find out more about Ayurveda and enrolled on the "Nutrition and Health Consultant" and "Psychological Ayurveda Consultant" training courses at the start of 2020. I have already successfully completed the health advisor course. It is fascinating what I was able to learn this year (2020) and how much we have known about Ayurveda for 5,000 years. I am already actively implementing Ayurveda in my profession as a coach and mental trainer and enriching many clients with my knowledge and personal experience.

The REAA is a great training institute, hotel and spa. The expertise about Ayurveda spread over many heads is almost infinite. Every conversation is an inspiration in itself. The atmosphere - I attended webinars and was able to complete part of the summer academy in Birstein - is special and gives you a lot of strength and energy. What's really nice is that I made new friends in Birstein.

Daniel Kneubühl

Ayurveda success story by Barbara Goltz

My wish is to bring Western psychotherapy more into contact with Ayurveda. To this end, I work partly with my clients' doctors, who are very open to my approach. This approach is supportive and helpful for everyone involved.

Barbara Goltz

How did you get into Ayurveda?

In my search for a holistic system that goes beyond the meaning of the term "illness", I came to Ayurveda. I have been interested in holistic views and treatment methods for almost 30 years. It was about that long ago that I first heard about Ayurveda from a colleague friend. At that time, Ayurveda was still completely unknown in Germany. When the first books on Ayurveda came onto the market, I bought them and my interest in this "system" grew, as I was looking for a health system that encompassed all areas of life. This broad scope of Ayurveda still fascinates me today, as the whole of life can be explained through Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

How have you integrated Ayurveda into your profession?

I am originally an archaeologist, but due to reunification, many jobs were cut due to a lack of money, especially in the public cultural sector, so I had to look for a new job in a completely different field. After a few detours, I ended up at a private mobile phone provider, which later added Internet and landline services to its portfolio. I worked there for many years in different areas and tasks. When I lost my job in the Internet sector at the end of 2001 because this branch of the business was closed, I didn't think too long and decided to start my career all over again with Ayurveda. My previous activities were and still are of great benefit to me for my current self-employment, as I have learned a lot in the areas of organization, business management and marketing.

I started my training in Ayurvedic massage in spring 2002 at the former "Mahindra Institute", now the "European Academy for Ayurveda". I very quickly realized that I wanted to continue on the therapeutic path and subsequently trained as a massage therapist and nutritionist. This was followed by many further training courses, including in Kalari techniques, pregnancy massage and gynecology. From the very beginning, I was fascinated by the fact that Ayurveda does not focus on illness, but on maintaining stable health. What all the training courses had in common was that I gained a wealth of personal experience from the Ayurvedic view of man and from the encounters with my teachers and the other participants, in addition to my professional training.

Which Ayurveda training courses have you attended?

  • Training as an Ayurvedic health and nutrition consultant (EBA)

  • Training in Ayurvedic massage (AMA)

  • Training as an Ayurveda therapist (AMT)

  • and many other further training courses

How did the path continue for you?

I opened my own practice in 2004 after practising massage and diagnostics on friends and acquaintances. We live in a large 400-year-old thatched-roof house, a former farmhouse that has been converted into a house for several parties. The part below our apartment, a former horse stable, was still in its original condition. Our landlord offered me the opportunity to work with him to convert this part of the house into a practice. This opportunity to plan the premises myself and to be able to work from home with a daughter who was still very young at the time was a real gift. After six months of construction, I was able to open my practice. For the first three years, my practice offered Ayurvedic diagnostics, massages, lifestyle and nutritional advice. It was a great pleasure to see how the people who came regularly became more vital and energetic.

Gradually, I opened the practice to colleagues from other fields who offered seminars and events on topics such as Reiki, aura photography and healing, shamanism, systemic family constellations, herbs and gemstones. I still enjoy this collaboration very much today and it also greatly enriches my work.

In 2009, I decided to become a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy and to work more in this field in the future. The individual approach of Ayurveda appealed to many of my clients and they told me about their problems, such as stress or separation pain. As I wanted to continue to support these people professionally, I undertook various training and further education courses in the field of psychotherapy. I now still work with Vata, Pitta and Kapha and not so much with terms such as depression, burnout or ICD-10. During my training, I "translated" the mental illnesses into Ayurvedic terms, which often gives me a clear idea of the treatment concept. I have specialized in stress and burnout symptoms as well as life crises (among other things, I attended Jean-Pierre Crittin's seminar "Burnout and Ayurveda"). I look at the client's everyday life and diet with them and start there with small changes that very quickly have a noticeable effect on the client's balance. I combine my Ayurvedic services with palm therapy, a relatively unknown psychotherapeutic method that originates from chirology (palmistry). In simple terms, this involves pressing certain points on the palm of the hand that have a direct effect on the emotional interfaces of the brain. Together with a very mindful conversation, new neuronal connections are made in the brain and negative experiences are no longer perceived as stressful. I also work with parts of Luise Reddemann's trauma therapy. I also use systemic family constellations and quantum healing with my clients. Everyone receives the individual mix of my services that they need. Ayurvedic knowledge of Vata, Pitta and Kapha is again very helpful in making the right choice.

25377 Kollmar

Non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy, Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant, Ayurveda therapist

Barbara Goltz

Christiane Olschyna-Inge - AyurTaste

Christiane Olschyna-Inge is a holistic Ayurveda nutrition and health coach (IHK), meditation teacher and mindfulness coach.

In 2018, she opened her own practice for holistic nutrition and health in the heart of Büdingen - AyurTaste.

Christiane, why Ayurveda?

My own experience of the lasting positive effects of a healthy diet and a balanced lifestyle based on Ayurvedic principles has strengthened and supported my health on both a physical and mental level.

When I first came across the subject of Ayurveda a few years ago and began to familiarize myself with the philosophy and holistic teachings, I learned a great deal about the effect of the environment, lifestyle and diet on our body and mind in everyday life.

I realized that my body can only withstand the demands of today's world if it is properly equipped, balanced and stabilized.

With Ayurveda, I found all the tools I needed for my body and so I integrated it more and more into my everyday life.

In the video you can find more information about her career, her vision and her love for Ayurveda.

Ayurveda success story by Cornelia Pessenlehner

What I particularly enjoy about cooking together is being able to pass on my knowledge about the heart. With joy and enthusiasm, I inspire my participants to delve deeper into Ayurvedic knowledge or at least to indulge in a healthy, well-seasoned, tasty vegetarian dish more often.

Cornelia Pessenlehner

How has your private and professional life changed as a result of your Ayurveda training?

Ayurvedic cuisine first crept into my private life and fortunately all members of the family have embraced it. Curries, chutneys, legume dishes and the like have enriched our diet ever since. For me personally, understanding my prominent dosha (pitta) has been very valuable and has helped me a lot in my self-care and self-image.

Professionally, I have been applying my Ayurvedic knowledge in cooking courses in Wels, Upper Austria, for 5 years. I design these thematically, the recipes are of course based on the seasons. In small groups of up to 6 participants, I first introduce them to the theory for about 45 minutes, then each participant cooks 2 dishes, which we then enjoy together. Participants can buy typical Ayurvedic spices, ghee, mung beans and mung dal directly from me. That's why I'm often happy to receive photos of the dishes I've cooked right after the cooking class.

During the Covid-19 period, I also filmed, edited and uploaded an Ayurveda online cooking course for beginners. I offer this on my website www.corneliapessenlehner.at. At the moment, the Ayurvedic taster packages are going very well, in which I provide 21 recipe ideas, 7 spices, ghee, mung dal and mung beans.

What fulfillment do you find in your job now?

What I particularly enjoy about cooking together is being able to pass on my knowledge about the heart. It is with joy and enthusiasm that I inspire my participants to delve deeper into Ayurvedic knowledge or at least to indulge in a healthy, well-seasoned, tasty vegetarian dish more often. It fills me with joy and satisfaction when I receive photos of the first home-cooked dishes in the first few days after a cooking course.

Which Ayurveda training courses have you attended?

  • Training as an Ayurveda wellbeing practitioner (AT)

How did you perceive the structure, the lecturers, the group and the atmosphere during your Ayurveda training?

I found my year of training as an Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant very enriching. The seminars were well structured and the lecturers were not only excellent in terms of their expertise, but also very personable. I found each and every one of them to be very committed, very enthusiastic and super inspiring. I also found the group of my fellow trainees very enriching. I am still in regular contact with some of my colleagues 7 years later, especially via Facebook. I also find the congresses organized by the Ayurveda Academy in Vienna to be horizon-broadening, educational and heart-warming. I would like to thank you very much for all the changes that my training with you has brought about in my life and wish you all the best for the future!

4600 Thalheim near Wels - Austria

Ayurveda wellbeing practitioner

Cornelia Pessenlehner

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The knowledge I gained about Ayurvedic nutrition and massages not only enabled me to successfully treat my chronic illness, I have now also found my dream job.

Alexander Spitzer

Ayurveda success story by Dana Gericke

Yoga, Ayurveda and Kalari have helped me personally to achieve more balance in my mind and well-being in my body. I would like to share this experience with other people. I am grateful to have met so many inspiring teachers on my path and to have benefited from their wealth of knowledge. I also want to use my knowledge and experience for the best benefit of my patients.

Dana Gericke

How did you get into Ayurveda?

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by India and its cultural treasures, whether this is due to my first contact with yoga, which took place in my childhood, I can no longer say.

I began to take yoga more seriously, later adding Indian philosophy and meditation. After leaving school, I began to study Indology, among other things. I learned Sanskrit and Tibetan, read the ancient Indian scriptures and went to India for an internship. There I took lessons in classical Indian dance and yoga alongside my work. Back in Germany, I decided to do a yoga teacher training course alongside my studies.

A healthier and more holistic lifestyle began to interest me more and more and I wanted to help my students lead a healthy and happy life beyond yoga classes. So I began training as a naturopath and at the same time did an internship at the Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Kunkel.

During a study trip to India, I encountered Ayurveda in people's everyday lives and was deeply impressed by the naturalness with which they practiced preventive healthcare, but also by the very analytical and holistic way in which the cause of illness is investigated in order to treat the disease at its root. Moreover, as yoga and Ayurveda complement each other very well, I decided to familiarize myself with Ayurveda.

So which training course did you choose?

So, after my university studies, I began a three-year course in Ayurvedic medicine at the European Academy of Ayurveda under the guidance of Prof. Gupta, Prof. Dr. Mishra and HP Elmar Stapelfeldt. I was particularly impressed by the authenticity of this training program; each branch of Ayurveda was presented by an expert with many years of experience in this field. I also liked the environment, the tastefully furnished academy and the delicious food.

During my studies, I did a Panchakarma cure internship in Austria with naturopath Hans Heinrich Rhyner, who is also a lecturer at the REAA, as well as an internship at the Center for Ayurveda Medicine in Hamburg with HP Michael Rohrschneider. In the course of my Ayurveda studies, I came across Kalarippayat, the traditional martial and healing art of South India.

 

What happened next for you?

I started practicing Kalari with my teacher Kai Hitzer, who teaches in the lineage of teacher C.M. Sherif Gurukkal, and was immediately hooked on this powerful and dynamic art of movement, which continues to challenge my mind and body to this day. A year later, I traveled to India to meet the Kalari master in person and experience Kalari at its source.

I have been teaching yoga since 2006, Kalari since 2009 and have been running my own practice since 2010. In my practice, I mainly work Ayurvedically and offer supplements from TCM.

I continue to deepen my knowledge on trips to India, internships, training courses and workshops in order to experience as many different aspects of Ayurvedic medicine, yoga and Kalari as possible.

For me personally, yoga, Ayurveda and Kalari have helped me to achieve greater balance in my mind and well-being in my body. I would like to share this experience with other people. I am grateful to have met so many inspiring teachers on my path and to have benefited from their wealth of knowledge. I also want to use my knowledge and experience for the best benefit of my patients.

Experience in setting up your own practice

I spent a long time looking for suitable premises and also considered the possibility of setting up a group practice. The latter simply didn't work out. It was difficult to find commercially usable rooms with sufficient sanitary facilities and showers. After a long search, I simply placed an advertisement and then it worked out. It took a while for the work processes to settle in and for me to get the scheduling under control. To this day, it is still pioneering work to present Ayurveda in the right light and explain to patients that it is much more than just wellness.

Before I started my own business, I worked in the Beauty & Spa area of the Hotel Esperanto in Fulda, where I gave Ayurvedic massages. I learned a lot from this work, which has benefited me in my current job. On the one hand, I gained a lot of experience in the field of massage and also in dealing with guests/patients. In the future, I would like to deal more and more with the field of Ayurvedic psychology, as many patients are burdened with psychosomatic complaints.

 

36039 Fulda

Naturopath, yoga teacher, Ayurveda medicine

Dana Gericke

Svea Schroeder

After 1.5 years in Switzerland and a short trip to Europe, my partner and I ended up back in northern Germany and I added the 500-hour yoga training course in Berlin straight afterwards. Alternating between Berlin and the beautiful nature campus in Birstein, where Mady Morrison had already enjoyed an Ayurveda cure with Digital Detox, I completed my 500h yoga teacher training at the European Academy for Ayurveda after a total of 3.5 years according to the guidelines of the Professional Association of Yoga Teachers in Germany.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kerstin and her team for bringing me even closer to my love of yoga and Ayurveda and for bringing out my hidden talents and my calling. This was not the last training or further education course with you in Birstein.

A heartfelt Namasté ♥

Svea Schroeder from Pivaka Yoga

Svea Schroeder

Ayurveda success story by Maren Maiwald

What fascinates me about Ayurveda is that it is a science that carries the knowledge and experience of many thousands of years and is based on principles that are still valid today.

Maren Maiwald

How did you get into Ayurveda?

After an illness from which I was slow to recover despite medication and a traditional light diet, two doctor friends advised me to take an Ayurveda cure. As I was very exhausted at the time and extremely ready for a vacation, I let them convince me. However, I was somewhat skeptical about the whole thing, which certainly had to do with my profession (ecotrophologist); in nutritional science, Ayurveda is considered an exotic alternative form of nutrition that is not suitable for Europeans. So I had the wrong idea about Ayurveda at the time. A travel agency in the neighborhood arranged for me to go to South India, Kerala, and after a 3-week cure in India, I surprisingly felt much better and now wanted to learn more about Ayurveda and later pass on this new knowledge to my own patients.

I drank ginger water in the morning, bought books on Ayurveda, cooked Ayurvedic food more often, practiced yoga regularly again and, by chance, found out about training to become a nutrition and health consultant at the European Academy of Ayurveda through a friend. In this sense, my illness even had a certain purpose, or let's call it karma, because otherwise I might never have come into contact with Ayurveda.

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

For me, the fascinating thing about Ayurveda is that it is a science that carries the knowledge and experience of many thousands of years and is based on principles that are still valid today.

It is particularly fascinating how Ayurveda integrates subtle aspects into diagnosis and therapy and thus often offers explanatory approaches that are alien to modern medicine. Ayurveda can explain things that are mysteriously described as a "black box" in modern medicine. The most important thing in healing is the special type of diagnosis, which detects the imbalances in the body and determines the therapy - by restoring the balance, the person becomes healthy. I am particularly impressed by the "art of pulse reading" and the teaching of the Marma points.

How have you integrated Ayurveda into your profession?

I have integrated Ayurveda training into my work, which benefits me as a nutritionist as I can provide my clients with more comprehensive and individual advice. Since last year, I have also been able to work for the European Academy for Ayurveda as a nutritionist for cures. Thanks to my additional training as a yoga teacher, I would now consider my work to be holistic, as both Ayurveda and yoga increase life energy - prana. Through bodywork - massages and yoga - I have an even more intensive contact with my clients.

Which Ayurveda training courses have you attended?

  • Training as an Ayurvedic health and nutrition consultant (EBA)

  • Training in Ayurvedic massage (AMA)

  • Training as an Ayurveda therapist (AMT)

What did you particularly like about it?

Authentic lecturers with a lot of expression and conviction, knowledge and experience. Knowledge was imparted in a very practical way so that you could understand it very well and later put it into practice. A particularly beautiful place to learn Ayurveda, where you feel comfortable and at ease, because Ayurveda is lived here.

What has changed for you as a result?

My leisure activities have changed, new friendships have developed. I now have a different perspective on many things, so I no longer feel the need to be able to explain everything scientifically. I have become more mindful, happier and more relaxed, I listen more to my inner voice and have a better sense of what is good for me. I have become more in touch with nature. I have a different lifestyle, especially in terms of diet, morning routine and daily yoga practice. I now also work in the field of Ayurvedic massages. I can integrate my knowledge as an Ayurvedic health and nutrition consultant into my traditional nutrition consultations. I have trained as a yoga teacher. I am currently training in herbal medicine.

22303 Hamburg

Dipl.Oecotrophologist, Ayurveda therapist, Ayurvedic nutrition and health consultant, yoga teacher (Sivananda, Yin Yoga), HP for psychotherapy

Classic Veda Hamburg

Martina Meisenberg

So here began my journey into a vast, unknown magical land. Full of curiosity and joy, I immersed myself in the wonderful Vedic sciences with all my senses. I attended seminars on Ayurvedic massage, nutrition and psychology and - alongside my work in television - trained as a non-medical practitioner and systemic coach. I was able to learn from great personalities and lecturers who taught me Ayurveda in an authentic, extremely lively and competent way. First and foremost Kerstin Rosenberg. She touches people's hearts with her cheerful and cheerful teaching and her light, entertaining way of presenting Ayurveda. Infectious health!

During my time in Birstein, I was gifted with an amazingly precise guide to greater health, awareness and quality of life. And so I learned to take good care of myself in times of professional stress, brought regularity into my diet, exercised a lot in nature and went into silence when I wanted to recharge my batteries. I uncovered old imprints and patterns, said goodbye to long-outdated beliefs, ways of thinking and behaviors and finally landed with myself "SELF". Whoosh, there I was! Newborn and yet the same, only many experiences richer.

Today I know that it's not what we do that matters, but how we do it. Our personal development is our gift to the world!

Sincerely, Martina Meisenberg

Martina Meisenberg

Tatjana Damgaard

Thank you very much for the great training I was able to do at your clinic.

I was already enthusiastic about Ayurveda before, but now there is no stopping me. I think the way in which the knowledge is imparted is unique. When we practise, it really becomes clear what a wealth of knowledge we have been taught. The flexible use of Ayurveda is also very much appreciated, especially by the clients. And we learned all this during our training, which is very practice-oriented.

Nowadays you also learn a lot from others who have done a "kind of training" elsewhere. From my point of view, there is simply no comparison. I find the atmosphere in Birstein particularly special, because you can feel the love with which you and your staff work. The food, the furnishings, the attention to detail and the positive atmosphere.

It really is a very special place! I can hardly wait to be there again.

Tatjana Damgaard

Tatjana Damgaard

Ayurveda success story by Marion Malle

I was able to experience the healing power of Ayurveda on my own body and this impressed me so much that I began to study Ayurvedic teachings more intensively in order to understand this holistic health concept in more detail. This personal experience has had a great impact on my work with Ayurveda and I pass on the resulting knowledge to my clients and notice that this makes it much easier for them to access Ayurveda.

Marion Malle

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

I came to Ayurveda in 2012 due to a burnout. When I was completely exhausted physically and my metabolism was far from normal, I looked for alternative nutritional advice and came into contact with Ayurveda for the first time. After three intensive months of dietary and lifestyle changes, regular Ayurvedic massage, accompanying herbal therapy, regular yoga and meditation practice, I was back on my feet and feeling great. I was able to experience the healing power of Ayurveda on my own body and it impressed me so much that I began to study Ayurvedic teachings more intensively in order to understand this holistic health concept in more detail. This personal experience has had a huge impact on my work with Ayurveda and I pass on the knowledge I have gained from it to my clients and find that it makes it much easier for them to access Ayurveda.

What training have you already attended? What did you particularly like about it? Do you have any other specialist areas that you use in an integrative, complementary or supplementary way to Ayurveda/yoga?

I completed my 3-year training as an Ayurveda wellbeing practitioner in 2016 and set up my own business. I chose Ayurvedic pregnancy massage as an additional training and my focus has shifted to women's health in the last two years, as I have noticed through my work that there is great demand and need in this area. I accompany and support women in all phases of life - from the desire to have children, pregnancy, the postpartum period, menstrual issues through to the menopause and beyond.

 

If you already have your own practice: What experiences have you had?

Of course, it's not always easy to get started. You have to be aware of this when you start your own business. It also takes time to find your place - not only the right space, but also the environment in which you would like to work. My experience has shown me that the most important thing is to believe in yourself, have confidence in your own abilities and be true to yourself. I wouldn't trade my work with Ayurveda for anything, because I use my craft to help people feel completely comfortable in their own skin again. This gives me a lot of pleasure and I am very grateful that I have found this path for myself.

How do you work today? We would also be interested to know what you did professionally before your Ayurveda/yoga work and what projects you have planned for the future.

I've done a lot in my life and I'm convinced that all this has led me to where I am today. I completed my degree in Romance Studies (Italian & Spanish) in 2003. I then worked in account, project and sales management in the telecommunications sector for twelve years before starting my own business as an Ayurveda practitioner in 2016. In recent years, I have worked both as part of a team and on my own and have deepened my Ayurveda knowledge through Ayurveda cures and retreats. All my experiences over the last year have encouraged me to take the step to concentrate fully on Ayurveda women's health and to give myself the gift of my own Ayurveda practice.

 

1020 Vienna

Ayurveda wellbeing practitioner

Marion Malle

Ayurveda success story by Maria Hufnagl

In Ayurveda, nutrition is medicine. This fascinated me from the very beginning. In no other system of medicine does nutrition play such an important role. I have been interested in nutrition since I was a child. That's why I studied nutritional science and also specialized in nutrition in Ayurveda. In the ancient Indian art of healing, I am always impressed by how you can achieve great effects with small things.

Maria Hufnagl

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

In Ayurveda, nutrition is medicine. This fascinated me from the very beginning. In no other system of medicine does nutrition play such an important role. I have been interested in nutrition since I was a child.

That's why I studied nutritional science and also specialized in nutrition in Ayurveda. In the ancient Indian art of healing, I am always impressed by how you can achieve great effects with small things.

 

What training have you already attended? What did you particularly like about it? Do you have any other specialist areas that you use in an integrative, complementary or supplementary way to Ayurveda/yoga?

I completed my first training as an Ayurveda nutritionist at the Seva Academy in Munich in 2011. This was immediately followed by training as an Ayurveda nutritional therapist and Ayurveda cook at the Rosenberg Academy in Birstein. During my training as a therapist, I was most impressed by the study trip to Pune. The combination of theory and practice added great value to my counseling. Since 2012, I have been helping people to improve their well-being with the right diet for them. In my cooking workshops, they learn how they can easily integrate knowledge about nutrition into their everyday lives. I have been a systemic coach since 2020. My clients benefit from this training because I can support them even better in changing their behavior.

 

If you already have your own practice: What experiences have you had?

For me, the leap into self-employment was not a big one, as I had already been self-employed before. I already had my own office space. My tip: Short distances from home make everyday working life easier!

How do you work today? We would also be interested to know what you did professionally before your Ayurveda/yoga work and what projects you have planned for the future.

After studying nutritional science, I worked in the food industry and in a PR agency for several years. I then became a self-employed PR consultant and later worked as a freelancer during the family phase. I wanted to get away from the PC and focus on people and looked for an alternative, which I found in Ayurveda. I really like the combination of talks, coaching and cooking workshops. I would like to keep this combination. One of my favorite topics is and will remain: The healing effects of spices.

 

71696 Möglingen

Ayurveda nutritional therapist and cook

Maria Hufnagl

Simone Marek - my career with Ayurveda & Yoga

About me - My work - My life

If someone had told me that I would one day be working as an Ayurveda therapist and yoga teacher in Flensburg, I would have shaken my head in disbelief. Life has given me a great gift, also by pushing me as a Berlin city kid up here to the north. I am a "seaside woman" and always have been, because even as a little girl I decided inwardly that I would one day live by the Baltic Sea out of love for the sea. And that's what happened.

My work, now for more than 15 years, and my life here by the water make me happy and it's hard to believe that I now live in Glücksburg of all places. In my experience, the biggest changes and development boosts usually come out of suffering. That's also the case for me. My job in a large cosmetics company and a problematic partnership led to retraining due to a severe respiratory illness. As part of my professional rehabilitation, I decided to complete a Chamber of Industry and Commerce qualification as a wellness trainer. I went through a wide variety of courses in the wellness and prevention sector. This included 4 days of Ayurveda. After that, I was obviously hooked. I had lost my heart to Ayurveda.

Now my journey began at the European Academy for Ayurveda. Starting with training in Ayurveda cosmetics and beauty care, classical massage, nutrition and health consultant, Ayurveda cook, psychological counselor...it never stopped... When Kerstin Rosenberg asked me to lead a Rasayana treatment in Birstein, my path expanded to include training as a yoga teacher, as yoga classes were to be part of this treatment. I flirted with the idea of working as a course leader for a while. However, as I live at the far northern end of Germany, I decided against it, partly because of the long journey, and set up a large Ayurveda department in a pharmacy in Flensburg. Yoga has also allowed me to grow with my training in Ayurveda Yoga Chikitsa and the 500b-hour training course. Now I can draw on an all-round beautiful, complementary field of work and bring Ayurveda & yoga into the world. Ayurveda & Yoga have changed my life positively, my body and mind, my sensitivity to external factors. Ayurveda has made me more sensitive and mindful, for example when dealing with people and food. Of course, this can often be a challenge. Because when I live Ayurvedically, I don't go with the flow, I say "yes" to myself. This sometimes feels very "exotic" to other people. My name is Simone and I am many things... my Vata part, for example, allows me to be very creative and I draw my enthusiasm for culture, literature and art from the abundance of my inspirations. Vata keeps my mind constantly on the move, so I use my Kapha component as a counterbalance, which allows me to slow down and gives me great calm, love and empathy for others in my work with yoga and Ayurveda. Without my fire, which I always struggle with a little, my Pitta part, I would not have had the strength, energy, courage and strong will to do this beautiful work for myself and ultimately for the world as a whole.

"Ayurveda assumes that every single woman and every single man has the absolutely perfect constitution that supports them in fulfilling their very own destiny." Ayurvedic physician Dr. Rhyner

Isn't that wonderful? I thank all my teachers on my path - Namasté Simone Marek

Simone Marek

Ayurveda success story by Jeannette Schüler

The training weekends were intensive and at the same time very entertaining. Studying the ancient knowledge and constantly making references to the present was and is an exciting learning process. At the end of this training, I signed up for the study trip to India: it was one of the best decisions of my life. Studying Ayurveda in India is an absolute enrichment.

Jeanette Schüler

What led you to Ayurveda?

The topic of nutrition has been with me in various forms since my youth. It was a long and sometimes difficult journey until I found a relaxed way of dealing with it. I tried a lot of things in order to eat optimally and well and, especially at the beginning of a new "phase", I was initially fine. My basic complaints did not improve in the long term. Tiredness, irritability, digestive problems and skin problems were my "faithful" companions for many years. From today's perspective, these are all signs that something was out of balance, even though I had done and eaten so much healthy food. There was one thing I hadn't considered: my very individual constitution. It wasn't until I discovered Ayurveda for myself and started developing daily routines and following my individual nutrition plan that I felt much better. My physical and mental strength has never been so good.

 

My Ayurveda career and training and what has changed for me professionally

A circle has come full circle for me. I started training as a naturopath at a young age. Circumstances then changed and it wasn't until many years later that my path led me back to the topics of health, prevention and holism: an Ayurvedic cookbook on a friend's table aroused my curiosity. The sensory experience of the taste and the possibility of preparing all these delicious meals myself convinced me to want to learn more about Ayurveda. That's how the training at the European Academy for Ayurveda came about! The training weekends were intensive and at the same time very entertaining. Studying the ancient knowledge and always making references to the present was and is an exciting learning process. At the end of this training, I signed up for the study trip to India: it was one of the best decisions of my life. Studying Ayurveda in India is an absolute enrichment.

From the very first seminar, which took place in Berlin, it was clear to me: this is exactly what I want to learn, apply and take out into the world! I am still fascinated by the complex system that Ayurveda describes and how easily it can be incorporated into everyday life. I am also very lucky to work in an area where I can also incorporate Ayurveda. Either by practicing it, e.g. when I arrange my schedule according to the Dosha daily clock, or simply by developing a deeper understanding of my counterpart. My work has become more powerful, more focused but also more relaxed as a result.

 

My CV - how I currently work

I am currently in the process of developing and offering courses, workshops and consultation settings in the field of Ayurveda nutrition and constitutional teachings. In the sense of a holistic approach, I follow a certain direction: I not only want to stimulate the mind in the form of a conversation but also appeal to the senses. The combination of cooking and nutritional advice is at the heart of my practice. I am convinced that the complexity of Ayurveda is much easier to understand when applied to everyday life, making change and implementation easier and more successful. That is why I always design my workshops in such a way that the theory is underpinned with practice and I choose topics that are typical of Ayurveda, e.g. nutrition in the seasons or detoxification, but are also practical for everyday life.

Another focus is on building a network. The holistic approach of Ayurveda can only be practiced if I can recommend other therapists to my clients so that they can exploit the full potential of Ayurveda!

Berlin and Hamburg

Ayurveda nutrition and health consultant

Jeannette Schüler

Heidi Deifel

What fascinates me about Ayurveda and yoga is that they both strive for harmony and perfection of body, mind and soul. Both have the same geographical origin. For me, yoga in conjunction with Ayurveda is an unbeatable combination. With the Ayurvedic knowledge of the individual constitution and the current situation, yoga can be made much more individual and suitable for the individual Dosha types. For example, if we look at a fiery Pitta type who loves challenges more than anything else, we will quickly realize that they need a different style of yoga than a leisurely Kapha type who prefers to take it easy. The knowledge of the individual constitution and the current situation (Vikriti) enables me to design the yoga class according to type from an Ayurvedic perspective and to create an individual balance. The more we nourish our body, mind and soul in different ways, the more likely we are to develop a holistic and healthy lifestyle.

My numerous training and further education courses have led me step by step to new insights, which I enjoy using in my work with great passion. A life without yoga, Ayurveda and meditation is now unthinkable for me. The constant practice and occupation with these sciences carries me through my life and allows me to face the challenges in my job, in everyday life and in my family in a flexible, relaxed and humorous way.

Heidi Deifel

Heidi Deifel

Ayurveda success story by Sabine Deutscher

After various further training courses, she qualified as a non-medical practitioner and completed a Master's degree in Ayurvedic medicine. The highlight of these studies were the stays in Indian clinics and facilities. The fascination of India, the people there, the religion and the practice on site have drawn me there again and again ever since.

Sabine Deutscher

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

My first contact with Ayurveda was Maharishi's Transcendental Meditation. My enthusiasm for meditation led me into the fields of naturopathy, Ayurveda and the philosophy of India.

What training have you already attended? What did you particularly like about it? Do you have any other specialist areas that you use in an integrative, complementary or supplementary way to Ayurveda/yoga?

I started with massage training with Bob and Melanie Sachs. The spiritual background here was decisive for my further path. Because once you have set out, there is no turning back. After various further training courses, I qualified as a non-medical practitioner and completed a Master's degree in Ayurvedic medicine. The highlight of these studies were the stays in Indian clinics and facilities. The fascination of India, the people there, the religion and the practice on site have drawn me there again and again ever since.

In addition to classical Ayurvedic medicine, my work focuses on gynecology and nutritional medicine.

 

If you already have your own practice: What experiences have you had?

My practice is located in our own house. We have been running a health food store and online store here for over 40 years. The rooms for the practice have a floor to themselves.

How do you work today? We would also be interested to know what you did professionally before your Ayurveda/yoga work and what projects you have planned for the future.

I trained as a medical assistant and worked for years as a neurologist/psychiatrist, internist and gynecologist. Since 1980 I have been running a health food store in Ludwigsburg with my family. Together with the practice, courses and cures take place in the house. I am already working on a project together with Andrea Zoller (author of Heilpflanzen der Ayurveda Medizin - a book about Ayurveda from practical work).

 

Ayurveda success story by Katherina Bock

Ayurveda came to me very specifically in Birstein around 2010. After reading a lot about Ayurveda and searching for my constitution and after all the valuable Ayurveda knowledge, I was attracted by the training to become a health consultant, which has changed my life and work for the better and is such a wonderful sister to yoga.

Katherina Bock

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

My first contact with yoga was love at first sight or love at first feel. And if you practise yoga, you can't avoid Ayurveda in my opinion. Both fascinate me with this deep holistic healing knowledge and how it can provide incredible support for everyone here in our world when interpreted and practiced in a modern way (without losing its roots). Both teachings give so much inspiration and positivity, I am so happy to have found my calling in both.

What training have you already attended? What did you particularly like about it? Do you have any other specialist areas that you use in an integrative, complementary or supplementary way to Ayurveda/yoga?

I have been practicing yoga since 2000 and have completed various training courses and have now finally arrived in the field of yoga as therapy. I teach groups and individual classes in my own studio maisha (full-time since 2006) and training courses (also since 2006, now my own yoga teacher training groups).

Ayurveda came to me specifically in Birstein around 2010. After reading a lot about Ayurveda and searching for my constitution and after all the precious Ayurveda knowledge, I was attracted by the training to become a health consultant, which has changed my life and work for the better and is such a wonderful sister to yoga. Since then, there have been many further training courses in Birstein, mental coaching was also a matter close to my heart and I also got a taste of massage, but let it go again in order to find a good balance and be very specialized. And I went on a Panchakarma treatment. I can only recommend it ;)

If you already have your own practice: What experiences have you had?

I went straight from studying to self-employment, a crazy step for many, but for me it was a gift and exactly my path. I started with a very small space and was able to cover my costs from the very first month with the many yoga classes I taught and the training weekends. Coming straight from university, you're used to getting by on very little money. After almost 2 years, I moved to a larger space as I was fully booked for most classes and could no longer take on new yoga students. Since then, the studio has continued to grow and there is a wonderful team, Ayurveda has been added through consultations and many lectures, even now online in these times.

My advice for new entrepreneurs: take small steps and have a big goal. If you are there with a lot of love, everything flows and carries you through many obstacles and challenges along the way. I would always follow the same path and perhaps get a little more external support/advice to avoid making a few rookie mistakes.

Another tip: create a good network with people in your city.

How do you work today? We would also be interested to know what you did professionally before your Ayurveda/yoga work and what projects you have planned for the future.

Before "my yoga and Ayurveda path", I studied sports and social studies to become a high school teacher. Teaching and working with people has always been there, just the context is different ;) I went straight from my studies to self-employment and had already organized my own courses during my studies, renting rooms in other yoga studios, so the step was quite close. This was followed by many training courses in yoga and ayurveda and many busy, intensive years. In the meantime (after 15 years now in 2021) there is a relatively good amount of work, a wonderful team around me, wonderful students and people to work with and some really good friends too.

In the future, the focus will continue to be on the yoga courses and the academy and the yoga teacher trainings, which have a big focus on Ayurveda. And there is a new project together with an Ayurveda colleague from Birstein and friend, the Lebensfeuer-Akademie, which will have a lot to offer online and perhaps also as retreats and seminars...we are building it up, with a lot of joy.

07743 Jena

Yoga teacher, Ayurveda health consultant, mental coach

Katherina Bock

 

 

Katharina Tulinski

How I became an Ayurveda therapist

I got to know yoga as a teenager and put together asanas for myself using a pocket book and practiced them every day. As a result of scoliosis, I was required to do regular physical exercises. Instead of the physiotherapy treatments that were initially recommended, I opted for yoga and have remained faithful to this practice ever since, sometimes more, sometimes less intensively. As I am not an ambitious sports person, but I love to move, immersing myself in yoga suited my nature perfectly. For some time, the "5 Tibetans" were my daily program. Both physical schools lead to a mindful and purposeful sequence of movements and invite you to engage in meditation and deeper breathing. So my path continued and led me to a Vipassana retreat. I also incorporated this practice into my daily routine for several years.

Trip to India To recover from a stressful period at work and a personal crisis, I traveled to India and immersed myself in intensive yoga training. During this stay in India, I got to know rural India. As we lived off the beaten track in a small village with our yoga master, we were fed traditionally. We ate Ayurvedic food. Our host family cooked the perfect meal for our needs according to the master's instructions. Everything was prepared from fresh, regional ingredients.

Yoga and Ayurveda yoga therapy were part of our training program. We traveled with our teacher to visit sick people in the surrounding villages and took part in his consultations. It was impressive to see how the families gathered around the sick person and followed the instructions of our "guru". He almost always recommended a few days of khichari as a diet at the beginning of the treatment and explained exactly which ingredients should be used to prepare this diet. I had been working as a seminar and catering chef for many years and had discovered Indian Ayurvedic buffets as my specialty. It was in India that I encountered this form of nutrition in its original quality. During my stay in India, I got to know Ayurvedic cuisine even better and, above all, my body was able to successfully rid itself of some stubborn disorders. Of course, the absence of the usual stimulants helped. During this phase of my life, I was able to travel to India for six to eight weeks every winter for several years. I spent most of this time in a yoga ashram. At the end of each stay, I would take a long train journey. There was so much I wanted to see in this great country. The days and nights on the train brought me closer to the surroundings, the country and the people. I felt at ease with the smells, sounds and language. But my favorite part was the food in the increasingly common Ayurvedic restaurants. I love the healthy Ayurvedic dishes. During a longer stay in an ashram in Goa, I was able to take part in an Ayurveda training course. The intensive course with an Ayurveda doctor from Kerala lasted six weeks. There was a written final exam for which we had to work through all the material again on our own. We learned the most important basics of Ayurveda. Dr. Arun explained them to us by telling us a lot about the practical anchoring of the knowledge in Indian culture. It was an exciting and entertaining way to immerse ourselves in this knowledge. Together with him and his assistants, we cooked massage oils from local plants. Experienced massage practitioners introduced us to the practice of massage. With their help, we practiced the techniques on each other. We learned how to make and perform Kadi basti and Pinda sveda.

School for alternative practitioners in Lucerne After passing my exams in India, my desire to find a recognized training course in Switzerland was awakened. I found professional training at the European Academy for Ayurveda Rosenberg at the Heilpraktikerschule in Lucerne and completed my training as a nutrition and health consultant and massage practitioner. I will soon receive my diploma as a complementary therapist. I am recognized by Swiss health insurance companies for Ayurveda massages, and clients with appropriate supplementary insurance can have my invoices reimbursed.

Lifelong learning The training is, like the whole Ayurvedic field of knowledge, very versatile. I soon realized that it would be a lifelong learning experience. It was very useful for me to learn about nutrition, observing the times of day, the daily rhythm, cleansing techniques and the use of oils on myself during the training and to experience their deeper effects. Working as an Ayurvedic therapist brings me great joy and happiness. There is so much that I can offer people as help and support. Through mindful interaction with clients, I can contribute a lot to an improved quality of life in small steps. My interest in Ayurveda has been strengthened by getting to know the many areas. I have started training as an Ayurvedic physician and would like to delve deeper into Ayurvedic psychology. A long-dormant wish is to study Sanksrit.

My practice in Winterthur After investing in my new specialty, I looked for a practice in a lively area. I found it in Winterthur. My husband first had to be persuaded to make the move. But the time seemed ripe to leave our joint project on Lake Constance. The children had grown up and left home, and we were ready to try something new as a couple. My husband, who is about to retire, has now started further training as a yoga therapist. I hope that I will be able to incorporate his knowledge into my practice in the future and that this will develop into a joint project. I was able to rent a room on the first floor of a newly built cooperative building (22m2). We found an ideal apartment for us on the fourth floor. The building is located in a newly developed part of Winterthur. It is centrally located and not far from the train station. The area is car-free and quiet. Wonderfully, the practice room could be beautifully furnished with all the necessary furniture, even a Svedana box fitted in. The furnishing was an intensive task. I spent many hours dreaming up the color scheme and preparing the atmosphere of my dream room in my mind. The practice room is now how I like it and how I can work in it practically and in the right mood. The shop window is labeled with my own logo and fitted with a weatherproof card box. Landing well with a practice is not to be underestimated. Fortunately, I was able to successfully hand over my two previous small businesses (the bistro on Lake Constance and a gift shop) to a successor. The proceeds gave me some breathing space and a small financial cushion. The development of my practice is still in full swing. I spent many hours at the computer working on a homepage, creating flyers, writing the association entry, networking, advertisements and maintaining contacts. I offer morning yoga twice a week to encourage interested neighbors. Clients are slowly starting to show up and I am happy to see every new face. I value every experience as a great opportunity to explore my knowledge more deeply and at the same time give clients space to find their own way.

My supportive saying always resonates in my mind: "Always do your best, Jah will do the rest".

8400 Winterthur

Katharina Tulinski

Katharina Tulinski Porträt

Ayurveda success story by Juliane Merckens

What I liked from the beginning was the "everydayness" of Ayurveda. In my basic medical training, what you learn is often "someone else's business": the concepts are learned for others and applied to others (the patients). Instead, Ayurveda offers the opportunity to experience everything concretely for yourself and to integrate it into your own everyday life - a living science.

Juliane Merckens

What fascinates you about Ayurveda?

India has always fascinated me, and so at some point Ayurveda slipped into my field of vision. What I liked about Ayurveda right from the start was its 'everydayness'. In my basic medical training, what you learn is often "someone else's business": the concepts are learned for others and applied to others (the patients). Instead, Ayurveda offers the opportunity to experience everything concretely for yourself and to integrate it into your own everyday life - a living science. So it came naturally to try out Ayurvedic concepts on the dogs and cats at home.

Your career with Ayurveda

I attended my first Ayurveda courses (for people) in Italy, where I live. At the same time, the first puppy came into the house, who soon had various health problems. I tried to apply Ayurvedic concepts to everything and everyone and came to the conclusion that the puppy might have a Vata-Pitta constitution. So I decided to replace the dry food with home-cooked food, after which his inflammatory problems disappeared. This inspired me to enrol on a three-year course in naturopathy for animals (out of personal interest).

For my final thesis, I chose the topic of whether and how Ayurveda could be applied to dogs. While searching for literature, I came across Theresa's book "Ayurveda for animals" and was delighted to discover that she also offers a training course. I immediately signed up for it. The training to become an Ayurvedic animal therapist was very enriching and opened up completely new ways for me to look after the well-being of animals. This gave me the impetus to reorient myself professionally.

Your CV: How do you work today?

Today I mainly work online or at the animals' place of residence. I offer Ayurvedic consultations to support the health of humans and animals, as well as manual therapies for animals.

I originally come from a background in human medicine, specializing in general internal medicine. In the last 10 years I have worked mainly in family medicine and stop smoking advice. My special interest in nutrition has also motivated me to do a one-year part-time course at ETH Zurich (nutrition for the prevention of chronic diseases). All of this experience flows into my counseling services for people.

The choice to also offer online consultations for animals is based on the fact that I live in an area with many small streets and villages, which would make a fixed practice not so easily accessible. However, I dream of converting a caravan into a mobile practice in the future.

Ulrike Ofner

The reason why I trust and rely on Ayurveda is that it shows me again and again that I can only fly as high as I am able to anchor my roots in the earth. Ayurveda has also supported me in discovering my inner fire, in not only dreaming up projects and visions, but also letting them land on earth through action; an ability that I had long and painfully lacked in my life.

I mainly work with women and also support them in finding their fire and following their path. Ayurveda plays an important role in this, as it provides a solid foundation on which we can spread our wings. What I appreciate about this ancient wisdom is, on the one hand, the very individual approach and, on the other, the reminder of the nature, rhythms and cycles that are common to us all and have universal validity.

For many, Ayurveda quickly becomes too complicated, they get caught up in the details and then soon give up. It undoubtedly takes longer than a lifetime to study the ancient scriptures and understand them in depth, but this does not apply to their application in everyday life. For me, the beauty here lies in the simplicity of Ayurveda and remembering who and what we are and what we need right now. Reawakening this ancient knowledge in others is a matter close to my heart.

I have fond memories of my time training at the European Academy of Ayurveda. On the one hand, I was very impressed by the high-quality knowledge imparted by the renowned experts, whose names I had previously only known from books, and on the other hand, I found myself in a warm-hearted "nourishing tank" of a fantastic group. When the training started more than a decade ago, I was in the middle of a major life crisis. These three years were intense, instructive and characterized by change. The training offered me support and was a massive fire accelerator for my own development and my path. It was the beginning of a lifelong friendship with the wisdom of life.

Ulrike Ofner

Ayurveda success story by Sandra Anliker

I am very grateful to have gotten to know (and love) Ayurveda and to have been able to learn these wonderful trainings and pass on this knowledge.

Sandra Anliker

What fascinates you about Ayurveda and what did your career look like?

I got to know Ayurveda by chance in 2008 through a former neighbor. Curious as I was, I attended the Ayurveda massage training course in Switzerland. And that's when it happened; I fell in love with Ayurveda! It was clear to me that I needed to know more about this method and in 2013 I completed my training as an Ayurveda specialist and since 2021 I have been a complementary therapist with the OdA KT industry certificate in the Ayurveda method.

I am fascinated by this ancient and holistic knowledge of Ayurveda, which is so modern and simple to use. Every living being has its very own constitution, and that is exactly what has always fascinated me, our individuality, and Ayurveda confirmed this to me.

Of course, our animals are just as different in constitution as we humans are. Not all animals have the same preferences and/or needs.

As a great animal lover, I simply had to do this training and was naturally overjoyed when I saw that Theresa Rosenberg was offering this training. The animals, in my case the dogs, respond so well to Ayurvedic manual therapies or to a tailored health or nutritional recommendation that matches or balances their constitution.

What experiences have you had in setting up your own practice?

In 1999 I began training as a professional masseuse and in 2000 I set up my own business as a qualified masseuse. I have been self-employed for the second time since October 2020. My first self-employment lasted from 2000 to December 2016, during which time I mainly worked as a masseuse, both Ayurvedic and classical. I became a victim of my own success and had to give up my practice overnight for health reasons. In January 2017 - October 2020 I was allowed to work at the reception of a massage school. However, it wasn't long before I realized that I missed being self-employed. And so I started my second self-employment in October 2020. This time I do things differently than before and now run my business according to my constitution, taking care of myself so that I no longer "burn out".

In my current "Ayurveda workshop", I no longer work as a "masseuse" but as a complementary therapist using the Ayurveda method. With my certificate as an "Ayurveda animal therapist", I have also found a niche where I can also support dogs with Ayurveda. My slogan is also: "Ayurveda for you and your dog". As I work with dogs, I decided against a group practice and am very happy with this decision. I am allowed to rent a former small store, so I was able to reserve 2 places, one for my women and another for my dogs.

How do you work with Ayurveda today and what projects do you have for the future?

I originally trained as a commercial clerk. My back pain at the time made me more and more interested in the human body and I wanted to understand why this pain was bothering me. And so, shortly after the birth of my first son, I began training as a masseuse.

This training took place over 20 years ago and is my hobby today. This means that in addition to my practice, I am also a lecturer in massage training for 2 different schools. I could imagine creating and offering my own massage course, also for dogs. I am also very interested in femininity, or in other words, female health according to Ayurveda. I would definitely like to develop further in this field.

8630 Rüti, Switzerland

Complementary therapist with industry certificate, Ayurveda method & Ayurveda animal therapist

Sandra Anliker

 

 

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