Āyurvedic Medicine and Yoga

A thorough approach to your complete well-being through a nourishing diet, daily practices, yoga āsana, prāṇāyāma (breathing practices), meditation and herbs specifically designed for your unique constitution and imbalances.

Get to the root of the cause

Ayurvedic Assessment

Contact Sylvia to learn more about your unique constitution and to understand how to work with any current imbalances.

What is Āyurveda?

Your constitution (Prakṛti)

Current State/imbalances (Vikṛti)

As important as it is to alleviate any current symptoms, it is equally important to get to the root cause of any suffering. To achieve optimal health, we must first understand our own true nature. For good reason, Āyurveda places emphasis on digestive health. We often begin by focusing on your agni (digestive fire/metabolism) thereby returning your entire digestive system into a state of balance helping you to digest, absorb and assimilate your nutrients most efficiently. We will work together to find a process that feels like a joy added to your life, not a burden, through the tools of yoga postures, meditation, breathing, nutritional guidance and other traditional Āyurvedic and Yogic methods.

Initial Consult and Report of Findings $299

Initial Consultation: 90 minutes dedicated to you. This is an in-depth Āyurvedic assessment determining your unique physical and psychological profile using Āyurvedic diagnostic techniques. Along with your paperwork, this will give us the framework to determine your Prakṛti (constitution or genetic makeup) and Vikṛti (your current imbalances). This will be your time to discuss any issues you would like to address.

Report of Findings Consultation: Approximately 60 minutes. The ROF is scheduled one week after the IC (Initial Consultation). We will go over Āyurvedic principles that will help your understanding of what we are trying to achieve and how. We will go over the first steps of a comprehensive treatment plan designed specifically for you.

Additionally, you will receive our premium membership to the website for the duration of our time together. This will include online classes and courses to help further your learning and keep you motivated. We have yoga, breathing and meditation classes as well as Āyurveda tutorials. Our courses include 40+ hours of content of: Breathing for Performance and Health, The Yamas and Niyamas, Chair Yoga and Mudras and Yoga Nidra Package.

In person or tele-health available.

Follow Up Visits

60 minutes: $108

30 minutes: $60

For the first few months of our time together, it is recommended to meet every one to two weeks for 60 minutes. Later, once a month is appropriate for most clients. We will work together to find the best pace for you to implement your treatment plan.

The 30 minute option is for clients who have quick questions or would like to check in periodically but don't need the full 60 minutes. Or, if we schedule a 60 minute consult and only need 30.

In person or tele-health available.

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Yoga, Breathing, Meditation

Āyurvedic Nutrition and Digestive Health

Āyurvedic and Western Herbology

Sylvia's Bio

I am the founder and co-owner of Yoga Shasanam. I currently focus on using Āyurvedic Medicine and Yoga to help athletes reach a balance between optimal health and optimal performance. I have worked in the wellness industry since 2007 and have been certified through Centered City Yoga (500 hour yoga teacher training), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (certified personal trainer), Precision Nutrition (PN1), and the Ayurvedic Institute (Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor). I currently study at the California College of Ayurveda in the Āyurvedic Doctor program.

I began practicing yoga in the early 90s to become more flexible for climbing. Not long after, I discovered the mental benefits as well as the physical benefits of yoga and I’ve been hooked ever since. I began teaching in 2007 after completing my first teacher training. I opened Ananda Health and Wellness Center, which I owned and operated for almost a decade before selling the business.

In my personal life as well as in the classroom, I focus on how to efficiently and effectively balance work, play, community service, and fitness in a way that nourishes the body and soul rather than depleting them. I choose to live a full life; full of purpose, compassion, joy, and love. I believe that in order to live life fully with joy we need to treat our bodies, minds, and souls with respect.

I have been honored to study Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark, yoga anatomy with expert Leslie Kaminoff, D'ana Baptiste, Charolotte Bell, Scott Moore, iRest with Richard Miller, The Yoga Sutras with Bhavani Maki, and Yoga Nidra with Rolf Sovik, and Yoga Therapeutics with various teachers. I completed trainings in safe alignment with Gina Caputo (ERYT-500), the psychology of change, and Trauma-Informed Yoga with Hala Khouri (M.A., ERYT) as well as Ann Bortz (Psy.D, E-RYT-500), Sanskrit with Nicolai Bachman, Ayurvedic Health Counselor from the Ayurvedic Institute with Dr. Vasant Lad (775 Hour Program). I am currently studying at the California College of Ayurveda in the ayurvedic doctoral program having completed the didactic portion and the first internship (2, 282 hours), as well as a Jyotish (Ayurvedic Astrology) course with Dr. David Frawley. I mentor with Dr. Mary-Alice Quinn.

I owe a great debt to Steve Bechtel for teaching and mentoring me concerning all things personal training and climbing while I worked at Elemental Performance and Fitness and with his Climb Strong program, everyone at Fremont Therapy Group, especially Courtney Hansen, Deb and Brent Kaufman, for opening my eyes and showing me the world of physical therapy while I worked there as a PT Tech, Michelle Mazur of Elevate Rehab and Ty Francis of Wind River Therapy for allowing me to observe and sharing their endless knowledge with me.

There is no way to adequately thank (or even name) all of my wonderful teachers and everyone who has helped me on this journey. I am lucky enough to say that I am grateful to have had, and continue to have, so many people in my life that I rely on for feedback, learning and growth. Thank you all.

Personalized or Group Āyurvedic Cleanse

Scrub your digestive tract, strengthen your metabolism and support healthy lymphatic flow with a cleanse personalized for your unique needs and goals.

This is not a juice cleanse or fasting. The idea is to scrub and detox your body then rebuild your digestive fire (agni) in a healthy a comfortable way with the support of your Āyurvedic Practitioner and the friends of your choosing. No stress, no hunger.

A cleanse might be right for you if you are experiencing any of the following:
- Gas/bloating after meals
- Food sensitivities
- Burning indigestion
- Sluggish digestion
- Sleepy after eating
- Joint Pain
- Irritability, melancholy
- Feeling tired, brain fog, lethargic
Group Cleanse:
Put together your own group of 5-10 people. $699/person includes:
- Five 30-Minute Virtual Group Meetings to keep you informed and on track throughout each of the 4 phases of the cleanse.
- Cleanse Guide PDF with Food Lists and Kitchari Recipe.
- Full Access to the Video Library for 30 Days.
- Cleanse Kit (which includes: Basmati Rice, Split Yellow Mung Dal, Kitchari Spice Mix, CCF Tea Detox Digest, 1 Jar Organic Ghee, 3 bottles of Triphala Tablets, 3 bottles of Sweet Ease Tablets, 3 bottles of Turmeric Tablets, 3 bottles of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Digest (depending on your unique needs), 12 oz bottle of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Massage (Abhyanga) Oil, 8 oz bottle of Daily Swish, Tongue Cleaner, Nasya Oil, 1 bottle of Total Body Cleanse Tablets. These herbs have been carefully picked to give you the most detoxifying and stress-free cleanse possible.)
Personalized Cleanse
$899 includes:
- Full Āyurvedic Assessment
- 60 minute Initial Consult
- 30 minute Report of Findings
- Sylvia will tailor the cleanse to fit your personal needs and goals.
- Four 30-Minute Virtual Meetings to keep you informed and on track throughout each of the 4 phases of the cleanse.
- Cleanse Guide PDF with Food Lists and Kitchari Recipe.
- Full Access to the Video Library for 30 Days.
- Cleanse Kit (which includes: Basmati Rice, Split Yellow Mung Dal, Kitchari Spice Mix, CCF Tea Detox Digest, 1 Jar Organic Ghee, 3 bottles of Triphala Tablets, 3 bottles of Sweet Ease Tablets, 3 bottles of Turmeric Tablets, 3 bottles of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Digest (depending on your unique needs), 12 oz bottle of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Massage (Abhyanga) Oil, 8 oz bottle of Daily Swish, Tongue Cleaner, Nasya Oil, 1 bottle of Total Body Cleanse Tablets. These herbs have been carefully picked to give you the most detoxifying and stress-free cleanse possible.)
Cleansing is not recommended if:
- You are pregnant or nursing
- You have had major surgery in the last 8 weeks
- You have (or suspect you have) an eating disorder
- You are severely depleted
- You are under age 16
Please talk to me for a full and complete list of contraindications.
Cleansing is not recommended if:
- You are pregnant or nursing
- You have had major surgery in the last 8 weeks
- You have (or suspect you have) an eating disorder
- You are severely depleted
- You are under age 16
Please talk to me for a full and complete list of contraindications.

Āyurvedic Cooking Class - Online

Group Āyurvedic Cleanse

Scrub your digestive tract, strengthen your metabolism and support healthy lymphatic flow with a cleanse personalized for your unique needs and goals. This is not a juice cleanse or fasting. The idea is to scrub and detox your body then rebuild your digestive fire (agni) in a healthy a comfortable way with the support of your Āyurvedic Practitioner and the friends of your choosing. No stress, no hunger. A cleanse might be right for you if you are experiencing any of the following: Gas/bloating after meals Food sensitivities Burning indigestion Sluggish digestion Sleepy after eating Joint Pain Irritability, melancholy Feeling tired, brain fog, lethargic Put together your own group of 5-10 people. $699/person includes: Five 30-Minute Virtual Group Meetings to keep you informed and on track throughout each of the 4 phases of the cleanse. Cleanse Guide PDF with Food Lists and Kitchari Recipe. Full Access to the Video Library for 30 Days. Cleanse Kit (which includes: Basmati Rice, Split Yellow Mung Dal, Kitchari Spice Mix, CCF Tea Detox Digest, 1 Jar Organic Ghee, 3 bottles of Triphala Tablets, 3 bottles of Sweet Ease Tablets, 3 bottles of Turmeric Tablets, 3 bottles of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Digest (depending on your unique needs), 12 oz bottle of Vata/Pitta/Kapha Massage (Abhyanga) Oil, 8 oz bottle of Daily Swish, Tongue Cleaner, Nasya Oil, 1 bottle of Total Body Cleanse Tablets. These herbs have been carefully picked to give you the most detoxifying and stress-free cleanse possible.) Cleansing is not recommended if: You are pregnant or nursing You have had major surgery in the last 8 weeks You have (or suspect you have) an eating disorder You are severely depleted You are under age 16 Please talk to me for a full and complete list of contraindications.

$699.00 USD

Personalized Fall Āyurvedic Cleanse

Scrub your digestive tract, strengthen your metabolism and support healthy lymphatic flow with a cleanse personalized for your unique needs and goals.