I can't begin to express how Ayurveda, and in particular working with Siva, has changed my life.
I first came to Ayurveda because I was not happy with the treatment and answers I was receiving from Western doctors. I knew there had to be something more than just symptom management for my health issues (I am dealing with a couple of auto immune diseases). When I first learned about Ayurveda, I started reading everything related to the topic that I could find. But like most things in life, the more I learned, the more I realized I didn't know and had trouble figuring it out on my own. It's easy to take quizzes online to figure out your dosha(s), but then how do you move forward from there?
I found that working with Siva was essential to my healing process. I love how she is well versed in the "science" part of it regarding the energies and herbs and eating and routines and such. But just as important for me is the life counseling/coaching part she brings to the process. From day one I felt comfortable enough to share everything with her, something I've never done with a medical doctor. Not once through the process have I felt judged about any of my present or past behaviors. I've just been listened to and presented with ideas of how to understand myself and move forward in my life and in making my life choices.
It's amazing how far I've come in the last three years, and I attribute it primarily to my work with Siva and her support on my Ayurvedic journey. I will admit that it's been a huge effort on my part as well, but willing to commit and make any needed changes and sacrifices has been well worth it. Not only have I overcome some serious health issues, but at the same time my life is blossoming into everything I'd always hoped it would be. read more