Testimonials
“I came to Asmita for Ayuvedic consultations to reduce my level of stress and anxiety. I have been seeing her now for about two months and the changes I have experienced are amazing! Through minor adjustments to my diet and lifestyle I have gone from feeling totally overwhelmed to feeling calm and happy again. In addition, the quality of my sleep has improved which allows me to have more energy throughout the day. Most profoundly, however, I have learned how important it is to take care of myself and allow myself to rest and rejuvenate without guilt. I leave every meeting with something new to try to incorporate into my day or week. It’s been fun to see the results. Thank you, Asmita!” – Martha C, Palo Alto
“I decided when I was 49 that it was time to lose weight and regain some of that lost youth, so I started regular gym workouts. Slaving myself to the gym didn’t really work out too well, so I stated running, swimming and cycling, with only moderate success considering the effort it took. I realised something else was probably needed so this led me to consider Asmita’s Ayurvedic cleansing workshop. One warm summer afternoon I attended the introductory session and decided to do a week of cleansing. The results at the end of the week were very encouraging, but it was what followed that amazed me. From that point on I had so much more energy, and could exercise longer and felt less tired. Everyone could see the results and I have continued to improve in fitness and weight, as well as suffer less backpain and headaches. It was truly a rejuvenation point and I can only say thank you to Asmita and her Ayurvedic instruction, and sincerely recommend it to everyone.” – Tim, Palo Alto
“Asmita is a master of Shirodhara. I’ve received several Shirodhara treatments from Asmita, and the experience has been healing, relaxing and transformational. The treatments have eased my back pain and they have had a calming impact on my mind. I can truly recommend Asmita’s treatments” – Tanya, Palo Alto
“I became interested in experiencing an Ayruvedic cleanse because i have a history of uncomfortable digestive issues that have persisted despite various kinds of medical treatments over a period of years. My attitude was”what have I got to lose?” by trying the cleanse. I was not focused on my seasonal allergies nor my weight, just on the hope that maybe my digestion would settle down a bit. Well! The cleanse amazed me. The food was tasty and very soothing, and over the course of my first and several subsequent cleanses, I have become much more aware of my motivations for eating — some of which have very little to do with hunger, but more with emotions like anxiety, or sadness, or anger. As the first cleanse progressed, I felt better and better: my energy soared, my allergy symptoms abated… and I lost weight. As I tapered off of the cleanse, it became very apparent which foods were causing me problems, and I have since eliminated or severely limited my intake of these, with wonderful results. Since that first cleanse, I have done several more, at the change of season from winter to spring and from summer to fall, and each time I have gotten a little more in tune with what and how to feed myself.” – JD, Palo Alto
“I am very happy that I found Asmita and have had several sessions with her. Asmita helped me to get a full and personalized grasp of Ayurveda. I had given it many tries previously, based on books and self-questionnaires and tried to figure out my imbalances and how I could use Ayurveda to live a more holistically balanced life style. When I met Asmita I finally had an expert, who helped me to understand my imbalances and gave me personalized recommendations on life style, nutrition, self-care, and the effects of stress and hormonal imbalances relevant to me. I have had many questions and Asmita listened carefully and crafted answers that helped me clarify and fine-tune my understanding, which in turn has helped me to make some fundamental shifts in my life that are helping me achieve my health goals. Asmita has worked me to change only those aspects of my life style that I can sustain in the long run yet are fundamental enough to bring about lasting and effective health improvements. I am grateful for Asmita’s heartfelt consultation!” – Ildiko, Palo Alto
“My health, at age 43, was not very good. I slept badly, my energy was low. So I decided to start a treatment based on Ayurveda with Asmita. It was a revelation! I received all the information that I needed to rebalance my body and mind according to the principles of Ayurveda. Thanks to the natural treatments based on self massage (Abhyanga) and diet recommendations, I am able to nourish my body deeply. Now, I sleep much better and my energy has magically reappeared. With her careful guidance and support, I was able to incorporate new habits and a new rhythm of life. Asmita has made me aware of the benefits of Ayurveda for my health. I recommend Asmita to any woman wishing to improve her health and well being. Thank you Asmita for all your valuable advice that has revived me!” – Claude, Menlo Park
“Asmita is a transformative Ayurveda practitioner. She has deep knowledge and insights of this ancient science and is a patient, kind and conscientious teacher. My interactions with Asmita have been profound.” – Chitra
“With her soft and warm voice, Asmita was able to put me at complete ease to receive a long massage. The massage that followed was truly relaxing and relieving. Asmita’s small, warm and delicate hands, “fairy hands” helped me to let go. I really felt that her expert and sensitive hands were reading me. Asmita knew how to do that because the whole time, she was listening to my body. It was an extraordinary experience. It’s a pity that we are separated by more than 8000 kilometers!” – Myriam Pradillo De Licht (now living in Germany)
“I purchased a series of shirodhara treatments with Asmita this winter and I am so happy I did! She has a gentle touch and a healing demeanor and I felt very relaxed and comfortable with her. I was able to float away and enter a state of deep relaxation during my first treatment and with each successive treatment, I got more and more deeply into a peaceful and blissful state of mind. I highly recommend Asmita for shirodhara treatments!” – Jane, Palo Alto
“The whole experience of Shirodhara was wonderful from beginning to end. Asmita made sure of total comfort and put her whole concentration into the pouring of the oil over the forehead with its exact detail of temperature and flow. The light music and scent in the background added to bringing a soothing environment for the Shirodahara to take place in.” – Mrunalini, Palo Alto
“It is so interesting to learn more about being in tune with your body and taking more control of your life. I have found some great new routines which have made a subtle yet real difference. Abayanga massage oil is wonderful as is learning how to use essential oils for my healing. The small changes I’ve made to my diet with the seasons have made my body feel better. Understanding my body type is very interesting as well as knowing why and how certain things affect you.” – LT, Palo Alto