Ancient Ayurveda Meets Somatic Healing
I am currently in the midst of a 3-week Panchakarma cleanse in South India, a traditional Ayurvedic detox that includes diet, herbal medicines, rituals (Pujas), and daily body treatments. The Centre is breathtaking, surrounded by mountains and palm trees, carrying an auspicious energy that feels deeply healing on every level. These are the moments and places that support us to connect within, to our own source of happiness, while taking care of ourselves on every level.
The other evening, the Ayurvedic doctor gave a talk on the 3 principles for a happy life. According to Ayurveda, true well-being comes from living in harmony with:
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Our Soul
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The Five Elements of Nature
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Divinity
This 5,000-year-old wisdom resonated strongly with me, not only because of its timelessness but also because of its beautiful overlap with modern somatic therapy.
✨ Ayurveda and Somatic Healing: A Shared Path to Happiness
As I reflected on the doctor’s words, I saw clear parallels with the body-based trauma healing practices I use in my work:
1. Reconnecting with the Soul
Ayurveda teaches that when we are aligned with our soul, life flows with ease. Somatic therapies echo this by helping us reunite the fragmented parts of our psyche that split during trauma. By gently working with the body, people can reconnect to their essence—their soul—and feel whole again.
2. Returning to Nature’s Rhythm
Just as Ayurveda emphasizes balance with the five elements, somatic work supports the nervous system in returning to its natural state. Trauma often pushes the body into chronic fight, flight, or freeze. Somatic practices help release stuck energy and guide us back to regulation, where the body can rest, digest, and heal.
3. Rediscovering Divinity and Meaning
Ayurveda sees happiness as rooted in relationship with the Divine. In somatic healing, we often help people reconnect with spirituality or meaning beyond trauma. This can be a sense of inner peace, a relationship to something larger than oneself, or even an embodied connection with life’s sacredness.
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Healing
What strikes me most is how universal these principles of health and happiness are. Whether we are learning from Ayurveda or somatic therapies, both remind us that healing is about reconnection: to soul, to nature, and to spirit.
And perhaps this is the invitation for all of us: to keep returning to these connections, so we can live from a place of balance, joy, and resilience.
Ready to Reconnect with your own Deep Happiness?
If you’re longing to feel more at home in your body and more connected to your soul, I invite you to explore Somatic Trauma Integration. You can:
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Book a private online Somatic Session for personalized support
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Join one of my upcoming Somatic Trainings to learn body-based techniques for trauma healing and resilience
Your body is your greatest home, and with the right tools, it can become a place of vitality, safety, and deep happiness.
To support your journey inwards, enjoy one of my guided meditations entitled, “Returning to the Light”, by clicking here.
To read another blog on listening to your gut re: healing, and returning to happiness, check out this blog by clicking here!
