Pronounced I-yur-vay-da, and translated as ‘science of life’, it is the traditional health care system from India. This ancient science has existed for over 5000 years and teaches us a way of living with insight and balance.

Ayurveda treats each person as unique. Using massage, dietary regimens, herbs and spices and guidance on lifestyle and exercise to bring balance to the vital energies or ‘doshas’ of an individual namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

As well as treating illness, Ayurveda focuses on preventing disease, maintaining vitality and enhancing well-being – physically, mentally and spiritually.

Ayurvedic Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation

Learn to understand your own unique body/mind constitution or Dosha. Signs of imbalance to your Dosha or vital energy may manifest as: digestive ailments, menstrual problems, weight and skin disorders, disturbed sleep, headaches, mood swings and stress.

Your Ayurvedic consultation will offer you a personal treatment plan including advice on nutrition, herbs, therapies, daily and seasonal routines as well as exercise. Use this insight to balance your Dosha preventing illness and enhancing vitality.

Health and happiness … naturally!

Wendy Young
Wendy started practicing Yoga 9 years ago. She has recently completed a two year Yoga Teacher Training course at the Mandala Yoga Ashram in Wales. This was a Satyananda Yoga based training course which is also recognized by the British Wheel of Yoga. She regularly attends courses and retreats in the Ashram to deepen her practice and further understanding of Yoga. She has been teaching for two years and has a calm, caring and down to earth approach.

Wendy originally trained in Traditional Thai massage and Indonesian Oil massage in 2001. After setting up her own massage practice, she then started studying and working with Ayurveda, India’s traditional health system, focusing on the healing effects of diet and lifestyle. She has spent time in an Ayurvedic hospital in India studying and receiving treatment. She started training and practicing Chavutti Ayurvedic Massage in 2004. She studied in Chiang Mai, Thailand with an Ayurvedic Master, then in London at the Soma Institute with Emma Field and in Kerala, southern India with a healer in his 80’s! These professional qualifications and experiences, together with ongoing Yogic and Ayurvedic studies, inspire and inform her philosophy of an integrated approach to well-being.

"The most inspiring person I`ve met to date! Wendy is my massage therapist, yoga teacher and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant. This incredibly calm, positive and warm lady leaves me relaxed yet rejuvenated with each Chavutti massage treatment; softly stretched and focussed following a yoga lesson; and continues to open my mind and gently alter my approach and attitude to health and life. A gifted therapist; a patient and encouraging teacher, Wendy has taught me to prioritise my time and respect my body`s limitations and love its capabilities! So allow her to soften you in body AND soul!"
Alex Hurley (student and client)

If you have any questions at all or would like to book in for a treatment, please ring 01242 523282 or email nicky@cheltenhampilates.com