Prakrti AyurYoga

06/03/2026

🦓 Living with EDS or LDS means navigating a world that often doesn't understand your body. Traditional one-size-fits-all wellness advice like deep passive stretching or aggressive detoxes, can actually do more harm than good when your connective tissue requires specialized care.

At Prakrti AyurYoga, we look at your health through a hypermobility-informed lens. In Ayurveda, genetic connective tissue disorders are deeply linked to Vata dosha imbalances, which govern the stability, lubrication, and structural integrity of your tissues.

Our Initial Ayurveda Consultation is a safe, validating space built specifically for your unique body.

🗺️ Choose Your Path:
• Online/Virtual: Connect from the comfort of your own home, anywhere.
• In-Studio: Join me in person for a personalized, face-to-face session.

🔬 What We Focus On
• Gentle Ayurvedic strategies to soothe Vata and support your ligaments, joints, and skin.
• Addressing the unique digestive struggles, gas, and bloating common with Ehlers-Danlos and Loeys-Dietz syndromes.
• Calming the chronic fight-or-flight response and fatigue with grounding, non-invasive lifestyle rituals.
• Shifting the focus from extreme flexibility to stable, mindful strength and proprioception.

You don't have to keep figuring out your complex symptoms alone. Let’s build a lifestyle roadmap that honors your boundaries and builds your internal resilience.

👉 Book your specialized initial consultation today.

06/02/2026

🌿 Guduchi: Ayurvedic Perspective on EDS & LDS

Living with complex connective tissue hypermobility disorders like Ehlers-Danlos or Loeys-Dietz means constantly seeking balance, stability, and systemic support. In Ayurveda, we look at the body through the lens of the Dhatus - specifically muscle, adipose/connective, and nervous tissue.

Guduchi, a revered rejuvenative, is famous for immune support, and its unique energetic profile makes it an incredible ally for deep, systemic tissue integrity.

Here is how Ayurveda views Guduchi's benefits for complex tissue and vascular needs:
• Healthy tissue depends on the digestive fire of each specific tissue layer. Guduchi helps kindle dhatu agni, supporting the body’s natural ability to process nutrients and clear metabolic waste at the cellular level where connective tissues regenerate.
• Connective tissue vulnerabilities often lead to secondary, systemic inflammation and joint discomfort. Guduchi is deeply cooling to Pitta and clearing to Kapha, yet its warm post-digestive effect keeps it from aggravating Vata, which rules the nervous system and joints.
• For conditions where vascular integrity is a primary focus, Guduchi acts as a powerful blood purifier and liver protector. It tonifies the circulatory system without over-stimulating it, promoting smooth, balanced flow.
• Dysautonomia and nervous system exhaustion frequently walk hand-in-hand with hypermobility. As an adaptogen, Guduchi nourishes nervous tissue, helping to ground an overactive sympathetic nervous system and build resilience against physical stress.
• Many powerful herbs can be heavy or difficult to digest. Guduchi is unique because it rejuvenates while simultaneously clearing toxins, making it gentle enough for sensitive constitutions.

Traditionally, Guduchi is taken alongside a balancing carrier like warm water or a nourishing ghee to guide it directly to the deeper tissues. EDS and LDS present unique systemic blueprints for every individual. Herbs should always be integrated with care.

Have you explored Ayurvedic herbs to support your connective tissue journey? 👇

06/01/2026

✨ Yoga for Hypermobility: The Power of Gyan Mudra

When you live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS), traditional yoga asanas can often feel like a minefield for fragile joints and ligaments. But yoga is so much more than physical stretching. 🧘‍♂️

Gyan Mudra, aka the Gesture of Knowledge is a gentle, powerful, and stationary tool that supports your mind and nervous system safely.

Here is how this simple hand positioning offers massive therapeutic benefits for hypermobility and dysautonomia:
• Seated mudra meditation helps regulate the parasympathetic nervous system, easing systemic adrenaline surges and stabilizing unpredictable heart rates.
• Defective collagen weakens the body’s natural spatial awareness. The light, intentional connection between the fingertips gives your brain a concrete, non-stressful sensory anchor to ground your physical orientation.
• It delivers the profound neurological and stress-relief benefits of mindfulness without putting any strain on loose connective tissues, keeping your joints perfectly safe from subluxations.

How to Practice:
1. Touch the very tips of your thumb and index finger together.
2. Keep your remaining three fingers extended and relaxed.
3. Rest your hands on your knees or your lap while sitting comfortably.

🛋️ Tips to Make Your Practice Fully Comfortable:
• Ditch the hard floor. Sit on a chair or lean against a wall with a supportive pillow behind your lower back to prevent fatigue.
• If sitting cross-legged, place yoga blocks or folded blankets under both knees to completely unload the weight from your hips and sacroiliac joints.
• Avoid pressing your thumb and finger too hard. A micro-touch is all it takes. If holding your fingers straight causes your finger joints to hyperextend, let them naturally curve or rest your hands palms-up on a soft pillow in your lap.

Take a few minutes today to sit, breathe, and find stability from the inside out. 🤍

🔗 Schedule sessions at Prakrti AyurYoga for more low-impact mindfulness resources.

05/31/2026

🐪 Modified Camel Pose (Ustrasana)

Spending too much time at a desk or hunched over a screen? Let’s open things up!

You don’t need to be flexible to get the benefits of this heart-opening posture. By keeping your hands on your lower back, you can safely explore a deep stretch without any strain.

✨ Benefits of Modifying:
• Stretches the chest, abdomen, and tight hip flexors from prolonged sitting
• Builds support and mobility for better everyday posture
• Stimulates the nervous system and clears away mental fog
• Gently lengthens and decompresses the lower lumbar region
• Opens the chest area, inviting a sense of calm and emotional balance.

What about people who have loose connective tissues and highly flexible joints? Deep backbends can cause us to unsafely sink into our joints rather than using muscle. By keeping hands firmly on the lower back, we eliminate the danger of overstretching.

✨ Why Modification Matters in EDS/LDS:
• Keeps movement within a safe, controllable mid-range of motion to protect fragile connective tissues
• Forces the muscles surrounding the spine and trunk to engage, creating a protective splint for hypermobile vertebrae
• Improves overall balance and coordination
• Gently stretches the chest and hip flexors without putting vulnerable joints at risk

Come exactly as you are! I will guide you through modifications that feel best for your body today! 🧘‍♀️

📅 This Week’s Class Schedule:
Sun: 12:30 (V) - AyurYoga | 6:00 (S) - Qi Gong Yoga Fusion Flow | 7:30 (H) - Settle & Sleep
Mon: 12:30 (V) - Hatha Yoga | 2:00 (V) - Yoga Nidra | 6:00 (S) - Yin Yoga
Tues: 11:00 (V) - Meditation Exploration | 6:00 (S) - Yin Yang Yoga | 7:30 (V) - Restorative Yoga
Wed: 11:00 (S) - AyurYoga | 5:00 (Loudon Location) - LoCo Yoga | 7:30 (V) - MFR
Thurs: 3:00 (V) - Qi Gong Yoga Fusion Flow | 6:00 (S) - Hatha Yoga | 7:30 (S) - Yoga Nidra
Fri: 12:30 (V) - Yin Yoga | 6:00 (S) - Meditation Exploration | 7:30 (S) - Restorative Yoga
Sat: 10:45 (Peaceful Side Brewery) - Brewhouse Flow | 2:00 (V) - Yin Yang Yoga | 6:00 (S) - MFR

Studio (S), Virtual (V), Hybrid (H), and community classes available. All classes require registration.

05/30/2026

Have you registered for tonight’s Yin & Ascend?

It’s not too late to save your space for this hybrid class.

I’m looking forward to connecting with you in this energy healing yin yoga class suited for all levels of practice.

Don’t forget! If you cannot join us in person or live online, sign up within the Virtual Wellness Studio. You’ll receive a link to the recording so you can Yin & Ascend at your own convenience. You’ll also have the same option as our in person participants to meet up privately with me for extra support as you integrate this session.

You’re invited to Yindulge & Ascend either in studio or virtually.

Surrender to deep restoration in this indulgent Yin session. Melt into floor-based, supported postures for 3–5 minutes to nourish connective tissues and release deep-seated tension. Elevate your practice with Pure Energy Therapy, a high-vibrational healing that clears blockages and activates your ascension. Align your physical body with higher frequencies for a profound cellular shift. This session is perfect for anyone looking to de-stress, increase flexibility, and accelerate their spiritual growth.

05/21/2026

🌿 Feeling out of balance, exhausted, or overwhelmed? Your body knows how to heal. You just need the right roadmap.

Discover your unique mind-body type and reclaim your vitality with a personalized Initial Ayurveda Consultation.

Choose Your Path:
🌐 Online/Virtual: Connect from the comfort of your own home, anywhere.
🏠 In-Studio: Join me in person for a personalized, grounded face-to-face session.

✨ What You Get
• Deep health dive: Thorough review of your unique history.
• Dosha analysis: Identify your specific mind-body blueprint.
• Custom wellness plan: Tailored herbal, diet, and lifestyle recommendations.
• Root-cause focus: Target imbalances, not just symptoms.

🌟 Perfect For Anyone Facing
• Chronic digestive issues
• Stubborn fatigue or poor sleep
• High stress and anxiety
• A desire for natural healing

Transform your daily routine into your daily medicine.

👉 Tap the link in our bio to book your initial consultation today!

05/19/2026

🧘‍♂️ Unlock Mental Clarity with Gyan Mudra 🧘‍♀️

Ever wonder about the hand gesture you often see during meditation? It’s called Gyan Mudra (the Gesture of Knowledge), and it is one of the most powerful tools to ground your energy and sharpen your mind.

Here is why you should add it to your daily routine:
🧠 Boosts Focus: Stimulates brain power, memory, and concentration.
🕊️ Calms Anxiety: Eases mental stress and helps clear away brain fog.
🔋 Balances Energy: Roots your focus while expanding your awareness.

How to practice:
1. Touch the very tips of your thumb and index finger together.
2. Keep your remaining three fingers extended and relaxed.
3. Rest your hands on your knees (palms up to receive energy, palms down to ground yourself).

Take 5 minutes today to sit, breathe, and connect. ✨

Schedule a session at Prakrti AyurYoga for more mindfulness tips and yoga practices.

05/19/2026

Have you signed up to join this Yin Yoga with Pure Energy Session? Deep healing happens here!

Yindulge & Ascend at Prakrti AyurYoga: https://PrakrtiYoga.as.me/YindulgeAscend

Or join us within the Virtual Wellness Studio:
https://PrakrtiYoga.as.me/YindulgeAscendVirtual

You’re invited to Yindulge & Ascend either in studio or virtually.

Surrender to deep restoration in this indulgent Yin session. Melt into floor-based, supported postures for 3–5 minutes to nourish connective tissues and release deep-seated tension. Elevate your practice with Pure Energy Therapy, a high-vibrational healing that clears blockages and activates your ascension. Align your physical body with higher frequencies for a profound cellular shift. This session is perfect for anyone looking to de-stress, increase flexibility, and accelerate their spiritual growth.

05/19/2026

Don’t forget to register for this Restorative Yoga w/Yoga Nidra session!

Settle & Sleep at Prakrti AyurYoga - https://PrakrtiYoga.as.me/RerstorativeYogawithYogaNidra

Settle & Sleep within the Virtual Wellness Studio -
https://PrakrtiYoga.as.me/RestorativewithYogaNidraLiveOnline

You’re invited to Settle & Sleep!

Slow down and surrender. This hybrid class is a dedicated sanctuary for your nervous system. We begin with Restorative Yoga, using bolsters and blankets to fully support the body in passive, long-held floor poses. By eliminating physical effort, we invite the muscles to release and the mind to quieten. The practice culminates in Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep.” This guided meditation induces deep relaxation, leaving you refreshed and centered. Perfect for stress, burnout, or a total reset.

01/31/2026

Prakrti classes February 1-7 include:
🧠 AyurYoga for ventral vagus activation
🧘Hatha Yoga to promote self-acceptance; to alleviate stress through breath; to bring balance into the heart chakra; and for shoulder strength, stability, and mobility
📿 Meditations - Tartaka and a Yoga Nidra to encourage effortless non-doing, especially beneficial for HSP
😴 Restorative Yoga designed to calm your emotions; support emotional regulation; and to be fully present as you cultivate sweetness and appreciation toward yourself and others
🧘‍♀️ Yin Yoga to support and regulate the nervous system; to quieten intrusive thoughts and cultivate self-awareness and non-attachment to thoughts; to promote ease and calm; to strengthen your Wei Qi aura; and to restore balance within the water element and /Kapha dosha

Offsite classes:
🪻LoCo Yoga - small group in a private location off TN-72. Address given upon registration.
🥗 Brewhouse Flow w/Rigazzi at Peaceful Side Brewery

🗓️ Small group studio classes, offsite sessions, and virtual classes are all levels appropriate and require registration. Registration links are in bio. Text the studio number if you need scheduling assistance or have any questions or concerns.

❄️ Remember to use caution as the weather is still wonky in E. TN. Currently travel is unsafe for me. In-person class registrations and Ayurveda appointments might be cancelled, but you should have or will be given the option to reschedule or to be sent a link to join your session from home. Please watch for texts from the studio number if this applies to you! If you’re joining me virtually from anywhere in the world, I love to see you in cozies, and I love your fur babies, so keep those cameras turned on so I can see your beautiful faces!