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Hi, I\u2019m Wendie.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m an Ayurveda counselor, lifelong learner, creative spirit, and someone who has had to rebuild life more than once.<\/p>\n
For years, I worked hard, cared deeply about people, and tried to create a meaningful life through work, relationships, business ownership, and service. Some things succeeded beautifully. Some things fell apart in ways I never expected.<\/p>\n
At one point in my life, I bought a struggling small-town bar in Idaho and helped turn it into a successful business. What followed was a painful season of betrayal, loss, burnout, and starting over. That experience changed me \u2014 but it also pushed me toward something deeper and more authentic.<\/p>\n
Through all of it, Ayurveda and yoga became more than philosophies to me. They became practical tools for healing, grounding, resilience, and learning how to live in alignment with my nature instead of fighting against it.<\/p>\n
This website is not about perfection.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s about rebuilding.
It\u2019s about real life.
It\u2019s about learning to create balance in the middle of uncertainty.
It\u2019s about health, energy, purpose, simplicity, and beginning again at any age.<\/p>\n
Here you\u2019ll find reflections on Ayurveda, everyday wellness, nervous system healing, routines, food, movement, work, creativity, and the ongoing process of becoming more fully yourself.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m building this space organically \u2014 one step, one lesson, and one honest conversation at a time.<\/p>\n
Whether you are exhausted, starting over, searching for direction, or simply trying to feel better in your body and life, I hope something here helps you feel less alone and more connected to your own inner wisdom.<\/p>\n
Welcome. I\u2019m glad you\u2019re here.<\/p>\n
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To teach and support healing through Ayurveda by helping people realize they have the ability to heal themselves and live a more natural, balanced life \u2014 even within the stress and disconnection of modern American living.<\/p>\n
To inspire people to reconnect with nature, their bodies, and their inner wisdom by making Ayurvedic living practical, approachable, and realistic for everyday modern life.<\/p>\n
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Ayurveda is an ancient holistic science and sister philosophy to Yoga<\/span><\/span> that teaches us how to live in greater harmony with nature and with ourselves. Through mindful daily habits, nourishment, movement, and self-awareness, Ayurveda helps us understand the rhythms of nature and the unique needs of the individual \u2014 reminding us that we are not separate from nature, but part of it.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”How did you discover Ayurveda?” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”u||divi||400″ icon_color=”#2a2a2a” image_icon_background_color=”#afe0c2″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”42px” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width_tablet=”22px” image_icon_width_phone=”16px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Muli||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”42px” icon_font_size_tablet=”22px” icon_font_size_phone=”16px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_circle=”on” use_circle_border=”on” circle_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” circle_color=”#afe0c2″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n I first discovered Ayurveda<\/span><\/span> through the book Ayurveda of the Mind<\/span><\/span> by David Frawley<\/span><\/span> during a challenging time in my life. I was searching for a better understanding of myself, my thoughts, and my overall well-being. Ayurveda gave me a completely different perspective \u2014 one rooted in balance, self-awareness, and living in harmony with nature \u2014 and it ultimately changed the direction of my life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”What kind of content are you sharing on this website?” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”u||divi||400″ icon_color=”#2a2a2a” image_icon_background_color=”#afe0c2″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”42px” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width_tablet=”22px” image_icon_width_phone=”16px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Muli||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”42px” icon_font_size_tablet=”22px” icon_font_size_phone=”16px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_circle=”on” use_circle_border=”on” circle_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” circle_color=”#afe0c2″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n This website is a place where I share my personal journey with Ayurveda<\/span><\/span> \u2014 including my experiences, experiments, successes, challenges, and lessons along the way. Part of that journey has included healing from betrayal, loss, and major life changes while learning how to reconnect with myself through balance, nourishment, daily routines, and self-awareness. I hope this space inspires others to explore their own path toward healing and living in greater harmony with themselves and the natural rhythms of life.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Is Ayurveda about perfection?” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”u||divi||400″ icon_color=”#2a2a2a” image_icon_background_color=”#afe0c2″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”42px” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width_tablet=”22px” image_icon_width_phone=”16px” image_icon_width_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ header_font=”Josefin Sans||||||||” header_font_size=”22px” header_line_height=”1.4em” body_font=”Muli||||||||” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.8em” image_icon_custom_padding=”8px|8px|8px|8px|false|false” animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii_image=”on|100%|100%|100%|100%” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” icon_font_size=”42px” icon_font_size_tablet=”22px” icon_font_size_phone=”16px” icon_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” use_circle=”on” use_circle_border=”on” circle_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” circle_color=”#afe0c2″ global_colors_info=”{}” image_icon_background_color__sticky_enabled=”#7EBEC5″ image_icon_background_color__sticky=”#7EBEC5″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Ayurveda is not about perfection. 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