About Ayurveda
Ayurveda, the ancient medical system of India, has been practiced and refined for over 6,000 years. Rooted in prevention, restoration, and longevity, it remains a living tradition that integrates the wisdom of both ancient knowledge and modern understanding. At its heart, Ayurveda recognizes that true wellness arises when we align with our unique nature and the rhythms of the world around us.
My Approach
My work is guided by these core intentions:
- Bringing the body into a balanced state where deep healing can occur
- Understanding how imbalances in one area affect the whole system
- Staying grounded and resilient through changing seasons and life transitions
- Cultivating vitality, focus, stillness, and presence in daily life
- Developing self-inquiry in ways that strengthen awareness and compassion
- Exploring daily practices that nurture the whole person—body, mind, and spirit
- Healing habits and patterns that no longer serve us
- Aligning what the body and mind need with what the heart and soul long for
Services
Consultations & Ongoing Support Comprehensive initial consultations and follow-up sessions, offered in-person or via video call
Specialized Practices Therapeutic yoga, meditation, breathwork, and five-sense therapies tailored to your needs
Nutrition & Meal Planning Personalized guidance including optional kitchen visits to support realistic, nourishing culinary practices
Private Yoga & Meditation Custom classes that may include movement, meditation, pranayama, deep relaxation, and philosophy
Small Group Retreats Immersive experiences on the land
Custom Herbal Formulations Personalized herbal formulas, incense, and essential oil blends
About Nancy
I am a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor and member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), as well as a certified Integral Hatha Yoga Instructor and Yoga of Recovery Counselor. My work is rooted in more than 25 years of personal practice and 17 years of teaching, guided by a sustained exploration of mindfulness, embodied awareness, and the cultivation of inner peace.
I studied English Literature at Virginia Tech (BA/MA), where I also taught communication skills for several years. This background continues to shape my teaching—I value clarity, nuance, and the power of language to illuminate inner experience. For me, teaching is both an offering and an ongoing inquiry.
Since relocating to a mountain cove outside Asheville, North Carolina in 2014, I have worked at a residential addiction treatment center, teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices that support nervous system regulation, self-awareness, and recovery. This work has deepened my commitment to making contemplative practices accessible, trauma-informed, and grounded in real life.
As a professionally trained chef and former owner of a farm-to-table restaurant and catering business, I bring an intimate understanding of nourishment, seasonality, and care to all aspects of my work. I am a devoted gardener, lover of wholesome food, and lifelong culinary explorer.
I also teach yoga in my local community and lead retreats on the land I share with my partner. My classes are dynamic and adaptive, shaped by attunement to the moment and the people present. One of my deepest gratitudes is the ability to step outside my door and walk into the woods for hours or days at a time. In nature’s vast and renewing presence, I find grounding, perspective, and a continuous wellspring of awe that informs both my practice and my teaching.
