About Me
Welcome! My name is Sarah Anvik. I am an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Yoga Instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, Nutrition Counselor, Lifestyle Coach and Intuitive healer. I have been practicing yoga for twenty years and through my development, I found that yoga is not only a physical practice, it is a way of life.
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For over a decade, health has been my primary focus, with an extensive study of nutrition, herbs, essential oils and yoga. Through my dedication to yoga, I discovered Ayurveda and my life has never been the same. Not only did I discover a way of creating balanced health for myself and loved ones, I discovered my life's work, and true purpose. Ayurveda is the most complete and holistic approach to health I have ever found. It teaches us that everything is connected and in aligning harmoniously with nature and the elements, we can create optimal health and wellness, in a natural way. Ayurveda has changed my life and it can change yours as well. A wise teacher once told me, "If we listen to our bodies whisper, we don't have to hear them scream." My primary goal as a practitioner is to help you learn how to listen to your body, and help you cultivate the tools to take care of yourself in a way that allows you to THRIVE.
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My approach to healing is well rounded and vast, focusing on mind, body and soul, and encompassing all I have learned over the years. I hold a deep belief that the patient is the true healer and I am simply the facilitator. If you are looking for an alternative way to heal and you need a positive, energetic and caring Holistic Therapist, I would be honored to assist you on your healing journey to restore and revitalize yourself.
My Purpose
My mission is to transform the way we look at health and empower people to take charge of their own healing by understanding how the body works, creating more self awareness, translating what signs and symptoms are telling us, and addressing the root of the problems to create lasting change and optimal balance.
Education and Experience
Professional Background
November 2017- March 2019
Ayurvedic Practitioner Program at Kerala Ayurveda w/ Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath
1000 Hour Program including: Advanced Ayurveda Anatomy & Physiology, Advanced Nidana, Advanced Panchakarma &Rasayana, Ayurvedic Gynecology and Pediatrics.
Management of: Digestive & Metabolic Disorders, Nervous System and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Systems Disorders, Skin, Special Senses and Mental Disorders, Excretory System Disorders.
150 hour Internship in India Campus and Retreat Center
50 hour Internship in California Campus
Completion of Original Research Project
2- 2 hour Community Outreach Presentations
November 2015- January 2016
Lead Intern and Teaching Assistant  for DeAnna Batdorff at The dhyana center
Teaching Assistant for Wellness Counselor Program
Teaching Assistant for Aromatherapy Course
Teaching Assistant for Advanced Bodywork Techniques Course
Teaching Assistant for Advanced Pulse Course
Lead Intern for Donation Pulse Clinics, Women's Wellness Clinics and Digestion Clinics
Lead Intern for Women's Health Symposium- offering breast checks and women's health guidance.
Lead Intern for Pancha Karma Retreats, and High-Risk clients
Over 300 Clinical Internship hours and over 100 patient encounters.
September 2016- January 2017
Massage Therapy Program with Susan Wilesmith at AlohaVeda
Lomi Lomi - 100 hours
Deep Tissue - 100 hours
Abhyanga - 50 hours
Swedish - 50 hours
Human Anatomy - 50 hours
Business and Ethics - 100 hours
Clinical massage - 420 hours
September 2014- September 2015
Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor program at The dhyana center with DeAnna Batdorff
250 hours of Clinical Foundations
In depth study of Pulse Reading
In depth study of Herbal Remedies
In depth study of Aromatherapy
In depth study of Nutrition
In depth study of Ayurvedic Bodywork Therapies, Pancha Karma Techniques and Disease Management
Novmber 2012- November 2013
Hot Yoga Training & Studio Opening with Laurel White at Haiku Hot Yoga Maui
Hot Yoga Teacher Training
Studio Setup and Build
Opening of Hot Yoga Studio
Primary Studio Operator
Sustainability Coordinator
Primary Yoga Teacher, teaching 7-10 classes/week including 60 minute Bikram Inspired Hot Yoga, Hot Vinyasa and Yin Yoga.
June 2011- July 2011
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Dolly Stavros at Asmi Yoga
In depth study of the Foundations and Dynamics of Teaching
In depth study of Sun Salutations
In depth study of Standing Postures
In depth study of Floorwork
Study of Backbends, Inversions and Arm Balances
Study of Pranayama, Meditation, Chanting and Chakras
Study of Ethics and Business
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Frequently Asked Questions
Your Questions, Answered
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is an ancient healing modality originating from India and Tibet, and translates as "the science of life." It is a holistic health science based on elemental theory. The five elements: ether, air, fire, water and earth that exist on the planet, also exist in our bodies. In understnading how these elements function and work together, we can determine each individual bodie's needs to create optimal health and balance.
How can Ayurveda help me?
By understanding the elements and discovering which are the most dominant in an individual, we will determine their constitution, allowing us to cater to the individual with a customized health plan.  Ayurveda does not believe that one health strategy is beneficial for everyone; Ayurveda asks, "Who needs what, when?" Furthermore, Ayurveda does not believe in treating symptoms alone, it is important that we work to find the root of the problem so we can treat the cause and eventually eliminate those symptoms.
What happens in the initial consultatiuon?
In our initial consultation, we will review your health history, symptoms, patterns, health concerns, tendencies, cravings and the like. Each of these categories plays a part in your constitutional makeup. Based on the answers you provide, I will begin to understand which elements are the most dominant, because every sign and symptom tells a story. This information will provide a data base for me to understand where you are coming from. I will then investigate how these patterns have affected your body and where the imbalance occurs. From there we will explore options of how to correct it.