5809 YOGA
Sharon Hills-Bonczyk, MPH, E-RYT 500
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Ayurveda
Ayurveda, once the national healthcare system for India, is an ancient science often defined as "knowledge or wisdom of life". It is learning to live in balance with one's true nature to allow the gifts of who we truly are to be fully expressed in the healthiest way possible.

Private Ayurvedic Consultations by phone
A one-on-one Ayurveda consultation can help you establish a healthy routine, make lifestyle changes, manage weight, and improve relationships. Sharon will meet with you by in person or by phone. This consultation includes a customized home plan with recommendations for diet, exercise, yoga, sleep, and lifestyle.

​Contact  [email protected]  or call 612-709-4089 to schedule. Payment can be made by credit card or by check.     $70 for 60 minutes, $80 for 75 minutes, $90 for 90 minutes

What is Ayurveda? 
Ayurveda is a science of natural health care that originated approximately 5,000 years ago as a sister science to yoga. Ayurvedic teachings are timeless and complimentary to other forms of healthcare. As a healing science that helps one understand his or her own unique constitution, Ayurveda help us find greater balance.  

How one starts the day can have a tremendous influence on the quality of the day and one's overall health. Ayurveda therefore includes the incorporation of seasonal and daily routines. It is highly attuned to changes in nature including climate, season, and time of day. When one achieves balance in lifestyle, optimal health and vitality can be achieved. Ayurveda offers the world a system of preventive medicine. It also excels in dealing with chronic illnesses. Both of these areas present the greatest challenges to western medicine. 

The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that translates as “the science of life”. "Ayuh" means life and "Veda" means science or knowledge. From an ayurvedic perspective, the body, mind and spirit or consciousness are all connected. An ayurvedic approach to healing includes paying attention to nutrition, sleep, rest, activity, physical surroundings, social interactions, work, play and daily routine. Optimal health can only be achieved when it includes emotional, mental, and spiritual health.

Ayurveda is considered the sister science of Yoga, offering health and healing. Likewise, Yoga is the spiritual side of Ayurveda. Both Ayurveda and Yoga strive to help a person re-connect to their true nature through optimal health. Together, they encompass a complete approach to the well-being of body, mind, and spirit.

CLICK HERE  to schedule an ayurvedic consultation with Sharon 
CLICK HERE  for a Dosha Quiz that can help determine your dosha or constitution

CLICK HERE  for recipes used in our Ayurvedic Cooking Class
CLICK HERE  for a list of Important Ayurvedic Spices
CLICK HERE  for Ayurvedic Principles for Eating
CLICK HERE  for Dietary Tips for Balancing Vata
CLICK HERE  for Dietary Tips for Balancing Pitta
CLICK HERE  for Dietary Tips for Balancing Kapha


  

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5809 Yoga is a cozy, in-home yoga studio located at 5809 Emerson Ave. S. in Minneapolis. This studio offers yoga classes, ayurveda, meditation training, workshops and retreats. 

CLICK HERE for information about classes
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CLICK HERE to visit our home studio