Jyotisha, ayurveda and yoga, provide us with a variety of health-care practices as well as tools that help us navigate our emotions, our Mind and our Soul. As ancient systems of health and consciousness, Jyotisha, ayurveda and yoga ground us while we search to sort-out and realize our life’s meaning and purpose.
Through the practice and utilization of the above systems of knowledge and wisdom, we will learn and know the truth of ourselves and what is our life’s purpose and meaning, and as the old saying goes, this truth will set us free.
Once we begin to know and act on our truth, we are free to experience all aspects of life, dark and light, happiness and sorrow, with equanimity and balance, in joy, health and well-being.
Your Ayurvedic astrological recommendations are practical and direct, utilizing traditional remedies from Ayurveda, yoga, yantra and mantra.
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I provide the below services:
Jyotisha
Ayurveda
Marma Massage
Ayurvedic Yoga
Yantra Painting
Melanie Farmer is certified by the Council of Vedic astrology, receiving both the first level title, Jyotish Visharada and the highest title given through CVA, Jyotisha Kovid. As a CVA recognized teacher and tutor, Melanie provides mentoring hours and certification classes for those desiring Visharada certification.
Melanie graduated from the California College of Ayurveda, and is a clinical Ayurvedic specialist, providing ayurvedic treatment and lifestyle recommendations, which includes nutritional suggestions. The ayurvedic system of marma and deep tissue massage, is one of Melanie’s most well regarded specialties
Melanie is an advanced, yoga teacher trainer and teaches the ayurveda section in both the 200-hour and 500-hour teacher training programs at Pacific Yoga of Seattle. In addition, Melanie is one of three professional Ayurvedic practitioners in Washington State recognized by the National Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. Melanie provides mentoring for yoga teachers as well as yoga privates for individuals.
Melanie is a Washington State licensed massage therapist with 20 years of experience in injury, stress and pain management. She is a 500-hr registered yoga teacher recognized by the Yoga Alliance, member of the International Association of Yoga therapists and former President of the Washington State Astrological Association.
Jyotish Visharada CVA Certification Requirements
The Jyotish Visharada, proficiency in Vedic astrology, examines the applicant’s knowledge of the foundation principles of Vedic Astrology. Jyotish Visharada applicants need to complete the following 600 hours through CVA recognized teachers and practitioners in the following categories: Approved classes, courses, audio recordings and private mentoring sessions with CVA recognized practitioners. Please see the list of CVA approved Jyotish Visharada teachers and practitioners on the CVA website.