ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
Ayurveda is the world’s oldest system of natural medicine, originating in India over 5,000 years ago. Often called the original mind-body science, it offers an individualized approach to wellbeing that focuses on balancing the mind, body, behavior, and environment.
Join Sylvia Alakusheva for this 90-minute introduction to Ayurveda and Nadi Vigyan, the ancient art of pulse reading. Pulse reading is one of the oldest methods for identifying an individual’s imbalances, known as doshas.
Details
Sunday, November 22, 2026
12:00 to 1:30 PM ET
$20 per person
Space is limited. No experience needed. All are welcome.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPLORE
Discover your unique Ayurvedic mind-body constitution and why keeping it in balance matters
Learn the basic principles of pulse diagnosis and how to use it in your daily life
Learn simple diet, exercise, and lifestyle shifts to stay grounded through the changing seasons
Close with a short breathwork and meditation practice to release physical and emotional tension
WHO IT’S FOR
Anyone curious about Ayurveda and natural approaches to wellbeing
Those who want practical, seasonal habits to feel more grounded this winter
Yoga students who want to explore yoga’s sister science
WHAT TO BRING
A notebook and pen
Comfortable clothing
A water bottle
Want to go deeper? Sylvia will have a sign-up sheet at the workshop for private one-on-one Ayurvedic consultations at the studio.
MEET YOUR HOST: Sylvia Alakusheva
Sylvia (Lakshmi) is a licensed dietitian, certified nutrition specialist, and advanced yoga teacher. She holds a Master’s degree in human nutrition and Ayurveda and is a 500-hour certified Vinyasa, Core Power, and Sivananda yoga teacher. Sylvia frequently travels to the Sivananda Ashrams in the Bahamas and Montreal to practice, teach, and assist in teacher training courses. She currently works as an integrative health practitioner and lead health coach at EquiLife, a leader in at-home functional lab testing and holistic health. In her spare time, Sylvia loves to draw, play music, and entertain her four children.