About
Hi! I'm Laurel.
Welcome to Sol Luna Ayurveda, it's a blessing to have you here.
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My journey into holistic wellness began at age 16 through yoga, which became my sanctuary after a pivotal sports injury redirected my path from professional soccer. This unexpected turn led me to explore nutrition, eventually earning my degree in clinical nutrition. However, it was my discovery of Ayurveda that truly transformed my approach to health and wellness.
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As a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Pancha Karma Specialist, and Ayurvedic Herbalist, I completed comprehensive training at the California College of Ayurveda, where I later served as a staff practitioner and lead therapist. My dedication to holistic healing extended to completing a 500-hour yoga teacher training with Kelly Golden of Vira Bhava Yoga, deepening my understanding of Sri Vidya Tantra traditions.​
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My practice evolved significantly through my involvement with Shakti School, where I gained deeper insights into feminine wellness and somatic healing. This experience enhanced my ability to offer more nuanced, accessible approaches to Ayurvedic practices.​
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Through all of the ups & downs of life, nature has always been my safe-haven & way of recalibrating my mind, body & spirit. In times where we receive so much information from our devices & are generally over-stimulated & inundated with excess input, my goal is to help people reconnect to the calm, nourishing stillness of our Earth Mother. It's my joy to be a translator of her wisdom & to support humans in coming back to a balanced, fulfilled experience of life.​
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Today, I specialize in sharing Ayurvedic wisdom with a focus on preventative wellness for both young people and parents. I believe in making ancient healing practices accessible and practical for modern life, emphasizing self-care rituals and embodiment practices that promote genuine well-being. My approach combines traditional Ayurvedic principles with contemporary understanding, creating a bridge between ancient wisdom and today's wellness needs.​
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Drawing from my extensive background in clinical nutrition, Ayurveda, and yoga, I offer guidance that is both grounded in tradition and adaptable to modern lifestyles. I'm particularly passionate about empowering others to develop sustainable self-care practices and build a deeper connection with their own well-being.
I'd love to hear from you!
Get in touch with with me here
Check out my podcast appearances with Spirit Sessions, Wandering Yogi and Frequency Shifters
Ayurveda, Tantra & Yoga
​AYUR // VEDA
LIFE // WISDOM
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TAN // TRA
EXPANSION // INSTRUMENT
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YOGA //
TO UNITE
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LIFE WISDOM AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR EXPANSION & UNION
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The time-tested practices & principles of Ayurveda, Tantra & Yoga offer the tools to help us expand into our fullest potential & to connect with the world & cosmos that surround us.
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What does this look like in modern day? It looks like moving your body in a way that's joyous for you. It looks like getting ample hydration. It looks like staying warm when it's cold & keeping cool when it's warm. It's basic stuff based in the understanding of opposition to achieve balance.
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Let the earth, sun & moon-based practices that have been around for thousands of years support you in achieving your health & happiness goals. May you come home to your body & your natural birthright of fulfillment & connection to the magic that is this human experience.
Experience & Education
Ayurveda
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Paavani Ayurveda Herbalist & Education Outreach, 2017- Present
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Blue Sage Ayurveda Assistant Therapist & Apprentice, 2017- Present
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Internship Supervisor (AHC & CAS), California College of Ayurveda, 2017-2020
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On-Site Practitioner, California College of Ayurveda, 2016-2017
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Ayurvedic Marma Therapy Training, California College of Ayurveda, Summer 2016
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Ayurvedic Dough Dam Therapy Training, Summer 2016
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Ayurvedic Pinda Svedana Therapy Training, California College of Ayurveda, Summer 2016
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Pancha Karma Center Chef, California College of Ayurveda, 2016-2017
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6-Month Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (CAS) Internship, California College of Ayurveda, 2016
Shakti School
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Office Hours Teacher & Support for Level 1 & 2 Shakti School Feminine-Form Ayurveda, 2020 - Present
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600 hr Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training, Shakti School Feminine-Form Ayurveda with Katie Silcox, 2019-2021
Body Work
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Lead Therapist, Pancha Karma & Spa, California College of Ayurveda, 2016-2018
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Body Therapies Workshop Assistant, California College of Ayurveda, 2016-2018
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Ayurvedic Facials Training, California College of Ayurveda, Summer 2016
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Ayurvedic Massage & Body Therapy (AMBT) Training, California College of Ayurveda, Spring 2014
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300 hr Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) Training, California College of Ayurveda, 2013-2014
Yoga
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Bhakti Training with Katie Silcox, July 2020
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Rasa Training with Katie Silcox, November 2019
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Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga Teaching, East Wind Yoga, 2019
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Restorative Yoga Teaching, Kinfolk Yoga, 2019
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300 hr Vira Bhava Yoga Teacher Training with Kelley Golden, 2017
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200 hr Vira Bhava Yoga Teacher Training with Kelly Golden & Emily Burton, 2015
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Pancha Karma Specialist (PKS) Training, California College of Ayurveda, Fall 2015
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Ayurvedic Health Counselor, East Wind Yoga, 2015-2016
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6-Month Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) Internship, California College of Ayurveda, 2014-2015
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300 hr Clinical Ayurvedic Theory (CAT) Training, California College of Ayurveda, 2014
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Pancha Karma Center & Spa Attendant & Assistant Therapist, California College of Ayurveda 2014-2016
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Year-Long Ayurvedic Herbal Apprenticeship, California College of Ayurveda, 2014
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50 hr Yoga Training with Ryan Bailey of Yoga Reclaimed, 2013
Science
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Bachelor of Science in Clinical Nutrition from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, 2013