Anita Sundaram Ayurveda~Yoga ~ Beauty

"When you taste the Rasa of Life, you drink from a well that is never dry." My journey in the sacred healing arts began more than thirty years ago. I am a teacher, healer, yogini, botanical alchemist and passionate woman who shares her love for Ayurveda, Yoga and the Art of Sacred Living. Please visit my website: www.anitasundaram.com

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So then the relationship of Self to other is the complete realization that loving yourself is impossible without loving EVERYTHING defined as other than youself ~ Alan Watts . ✨ . You yourself are the eternal energy ✨Moving, undulating, dancing ~ in motion with the Rhythms of Life. How are we moving? Against Life? or Flowing with Grace ✨to the best of our ability. And who ever said this dance was easy? . ✨ . I feel the greatest dance of freedom is learning to break free from expectation of others and ourselves. Takes time, patience, compassion & Forgiveness ✨ So what is BEAUTY? Such a broad question for this 6 letter word . ✨ . How about starting with the 3 letter word ✨YOU✨Nuture the garden within and you will see… Blessed Be✨ . . . . . . #beauty #sacredbeauty #retreats #india #lifestyle #lifestyleretreats #ayurveda #selfcare #transformation #ytt #meditation #authenticity #yoga #sacredintentions #bepresent #kerala (at Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1HESXCjU8p/?igshid=mx9bxoeguk9a

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There is something about a reunion with family. A reconnection with my lineage, a reminder of me in a purposeful way, and most of all ❤️ LOVE . So much a Gratitude 🙏 . . . . . #familylove💕 #sacredintentions #arshavidyagurukulum #vedanta #sanskrit #ayurveda #love #india #prayer #rituals #meditation (at Arsha Vidya Gurukalam) https://www.instagram.com/p/B004Cp8D1og/?igshid=tm5nbenfrw5m

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❤️SELF-CARE is SELF LOVE❤️ Take time to replenish your spirit, it will allow you to serve others as well as serve you ❤️ . . To Nuture your own garden, is saying YES! I am worth it, I am important. An empty tank will take us nowhere. Give your self time, momentary pauses in your day. Notice your breath, are your breathing? Where are you breathing? MindFULLness can happen every minute of the day. Even just noticing how we are breathing ❤️ . . Slowly but surely each little present moment awareness becomes a habit. Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day, is the REST we take between two deep breaths ❤️ . . Join us for many Pauses and Moments to REST ❤️ . ❤️OJAI FALL RETREAT . 〰️Flowing with Grace . Oct 11th-13th 2019 . Join @anitasundara, @jennyahnwellness & @goyoji . Details on our bio @sacred_intentions ❤️ . . . . . . #ojairetreat #sacredintentions #intentionalliving #nourishyourself #breathawareness #mindfullness #ayurveda #yoga #selfcare #nature #sacredbeauty #life #lifestyle #transformation #consciousliving #health (at Arsha Vidya Pitham Retreat) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0yveWYH5TL/?igshid=17raiym1rt894

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✨NEW MOON ✨in Leo 〰️awakens a field of all possibilities. We feel the activation of our Solar energy dancing and are moved to express our Life Force in new ways and forms✨ Harness this 🔥SUN🔥energy that Leo embodies. Let us attune more and more to the eternal perfection that has always been within, which will nourish both the growth of self and others….✨ “When we allow ourselves to completely and truly be ourselves, life is ultimately softened and simplified in such a way that we perceive the harmony and accord between all its various parts.” 〰️JOHN SANDBACH @mysticmamma (at Kovalam Beach, Kerala, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0pMw08naux/?igshid=109ia8ef5vygg

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✨RETREAT✨PAUSE In Yoga the essence of pratyahara, withdrawing the senses is a crucial step in beginning to disengage from the “busyness”, the constant chatter, and external distractions . . . How? Being in Nature 🌿🧘‍♀️is a great teacher. Pure sounds of the Natural elements takes the place of city noise. A few days of mindful practices of being still, focusing on your breath and PAUSING can reset our entire psyche 🙏 . . If you are ready and would like a momentary Pause in Nature 🌿🧘‍♀️join @goyoji @jennyahnwellness & @anitasundara for a weekend in the mountains of Ojai, CA . . FALL RETREAT IN OJAI 🙏 FLOWING WITH GRACE ~ A YOGA & AYURVEDA RETREAT OCT 11TH - 13TH, 2019 A few spaces left 🙏 Link on our bio for details and to reserve your meditation seat ! @sacred_intentions . . See you there! 🙏🧘‍♀️🌙 . . . . . #ojai #meditation #selfcare #sacredintentions #ayurveda #consciouscooking #beauty #retreats #intentionalliving #peace #yoga #lifestyle #pauseamoment #bepresent #breathedeeply (at Ojai, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0gwa__HMcu/?igshid=wc61d19urm6v

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We ❤️danced,cried,hugged,sang,studied,cooked,laughed, adventured and communed with each other ♥️25 days of journeying back to our hearts ♥️ . An incredible 300hr Immersion, Blessings and so much Gratitude to to all 🙏❤️ . . . . . #peru #300ytt #sangha #powerfulexperience #yoga #retreats #lifestyle #alchemy #meditation #sacredintentions #selfcare #transformation (at Ñaupa Iglesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Y41rDHKR8/?igshid=xfqldzhtw9rs

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There are no words to express my Gratitude for this time in the Sacred Valley 🙏 Sometimes words are not necessary 〰️ I just bow and offer reverence for all things SACRED ✨🙏 . . . . . . #sacredplaces #peru #mystic #sacredintentions #lifestyle #retreats #intentionalliving #transformation #ayurveda #selfcare #schoolyogainstitute #meditation (at Ñaupa Iglesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0YSHJMHBDt/?igshid=knau8h7aqswr

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Complete ~ Full ~ Nourished ♥️ An Alchemy of Transformation in this 300hr Peru Immersion with this amazing sister @raqpoet 🙏 Join us in Goa India Feb 2020! . . . . . . #ayurveda #sacred #sacredteachings #selfcare #sutras #meditation #lifestyle #ytt #peru #india #retreats #kerala #artofsacredliving #schoolyogainstitute #sacredintentions (at Sach'a munay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0V4IcZHm-r/?igshid=148da46ueo6rz

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Food is medicine ~ Ayurvedic Nutrition talks @goyoji @anitasundara In the sacred valley Peru 🙏 . . . . . #ytt #ayurveda #consciousfood #selfcare #sacredintentions #lifestyle #artofintentionalliving #retreats #schoolyogainstitute #beauty #india #medicine #healingarts (at Sach'a munay) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0TiPI6nc8O/?igshid=qrtft8b05myb

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Fall is a time of expansion and contraction〰️associated with the element of air and either, and metal in TCM🌿🌾 . Learning to flow with Grace into the Fall/Winter Season using Ayurvedic Self Care Principles is the theme of our upcoming 🕊Flowing with Grace~ Yoga + Ayurveda Retreat, October 11-13th💎 . . What to Expect: . 〰️Morning Yoga + Meditation Classes . 〰️Seasonally Curated Vegetarian Ayurvedic Cuisine . 〰️Star gazing while soaking in the hot tub . 〰️Decompressing by the Fire place . 〰️Ojai Hot Springs Day Retreat . 〰️Full access to on site hikes + nature walks . 〰️Self Care Rituals + Ayurvedic Practices . 〰️Community + Friends . 🌸Additional Services Offered *Massage Therapy . . If you’re in the mood for nature, self healing, and self care. We got you!! . More info on our website, link in bio @sacred_intentions . . . . . . . #retreat #ojairetreat #ojai #nature #natureretreat #sacredintentions #intentionalliving (at Nevada City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0JrqITHyOz/?igshid=781xvlihbeax

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"This is a day of reassurance. Am I to assure you that I will be ever with you to share my joy, my love, my everything? You know and know it well that I have already mingled in every mood, and mode of your thought, to make it all sweet, as even the fresh fragrance of the roses in the air." - Pujya Sri Swamiji - On this auspicious Guru Purnima, with prayerful wishes for our Pujya Sri Swamiji's grace to abide in all of us always and in all ways🙏 Forever in Gratitude . . . . . #gurupurnima #blessings #arshavidyagurukulum (at Arsha Vidya Gurukalam) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_YTdZHK8H/?igshid=q13gzztpst5

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Moments of Gratitude 🙏 at the Fawley ranch @goyoji & Hula girl ❤️ 5 years ago, yet it seems so near ✨ . . . . . . #family #love #peace #lovedogs #travel #adventure #selfcare #sacredintentions #transformation #authenticity #artofsacredliving #lifestyle #retreats (at Cayucos, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz_S3irnFwr/?igshid=1xwbe2yxdmcmv

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Transported ~ staying rooted and grounded to experience all we can in this lifetime 〰️ yet with each breath, each encounter we have the opportunity to transform and transport ourselves to yet another dimension of ourselves ✨ 〰️Let us keep on the journey 🙏 . . . . #theportal #mystic #transcend #breath #beholdthejourney #ancientruins #egypt #retreat #lifestyle #selfcare #sacredintentions #schoolyogainstitute #artofsacredliving #intentionalliving (at Ñaupa Iglesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8wDQSHNoB/?igshid=1pisd1qkd9hox

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Life in the Sacred Valley, Crystals & little Sacred beings 🙏✨~ Perfect . . . . . . #peru #lifestyle #simpleliving #selfcare #rituals #ytt #plantmedicine #ayurveda #timetorest #sacredintentions #schoolyogainstitute #artofsacredliving #intentionalliving #beauty #retreats #intentionallivingretreat (at Pisac, Cusco, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5fDrnHZWQ/?igshid=3o419ow6swg4

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Living in harmonious rhythm with the elements is Ayurveda 🙏 . Participate in the flow and all will be revealed. . Blessings for this opportunity to do the work 🙏 . . . . . . . #lifelessons #ayurveda #retreats #india #selfcare #transformation #beauty #sacredintentions #artofsacredliving #lifestyle #schoolyogainstitute #nature #nuture (at Pisac - Valle Sagrado, Cusco) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3gRQ0nvY5/?igshid=4jm7r5bov3si

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Mantras are Medicine for the Mind✨ . We can use Affirmations to heal ourselves. It’s a simple yet effective tool to access our self care life goals on a daily basis✨ . When we can recenter and affirm what we are in the present, we set the intention for that desired outcome to manifest with so much more ease and grace💫 . At first affirmations may feel awkward, yet the more we do it the easier and more natural it is to embody it✨ . A simple affirmation such as “Thank you, I am grateful for all the blessings in my life today” sets the tone for abundance and gratitude for the rest of the day🙌🏽 . . With that said, our interactive Sacred Intentions Card series and workbook provides affirmations and inspiration from Yogic + Ayurvedic Traditions for personal transformation and healing💫 . Link in bio to learn more🙏🏼 . . . . . . #selfheal #healing #affirmation #mantra #yoga #ayurveda #retreats #selfcare #selfcareeveryday #healthyself #holistichealing (at Pisac, Cusco, Peru) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3e5YMnA6o/?igshid=1bzhg9w6aesxh

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We are heading back to Ojai! ✨ A Fall Renewal in the Valley of the Moon 🌙 . Join @anitasundara & @jennyahnwellness for a weekend Immersion 🙏 . 〰️Yoga 〰️Ayurveda Self-care Rituals 〰️ Hot tub under the stars 〰️ Amazing nutritious food by @goyoji 〰️Ojai hot springs 〰️ Heartfelt community . . Connect to Nature and YOU before the holidays take over! . Details @sacred_intentions . . . . #ojai #retreats #ayurveda #lifestyle #selfcare #yoga #sacredintentions #nourishingtraditions #intentionalliving #beauty #consciousfood #love #connecttoself #nature (at Ojai, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzqk8AJnF1s/?igshid=19hzfzix3s91n