Testimonials

“I did a 200 hour Ayurveda and Yoga teacher training course with Ann in 2016/2017. Before discovering CAYS, I was searching for a teacher in Portland to learn from in order to better apply Ayurveda and Yoga practices to my own life and to enhance my wellness coaching offerings. Ann, who lives and breaths Ayurveda and Yoga and shares her wisdom with the goal of facilitating healing and peace in the world, provided this experience and more.

The CAYS curriculum provides students with an opportunity to actually EXPERIENCE Ayurveda and Yoga rather than strictly learn theory through lecture. Seasonal Ayurvedic meals, daily yoga and meditation as well as a full Ayurvedic weekend retreat were just some ways students are able to absorb.
Ann collaborates with seasoned educators/practitioners that bring their own unique style of teaching to Ayurveda, Yoga, functional movement, anatomy and physiology. I learned in new ways from each teacher and truly absorbed the knowledge presented because of it. I have done several other continuing education programs and not retained as much as I have in this one. Thanks to the innovative, interactive and experiential style of teaching, Ann and her co-teachers brought what we studied into part of my consciousness. I graduated from the 200 hour program feeling that I can integrate Ayurveda and Yoga fluidly into my career ventures as well as my life.
I am very grateful to have found Ann and CAYS to guide my Ayurveda and Yoga journey and would recommend the program to anyone interested!” — Elyssia Schaeffer
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“Thank you! Ann, for your knowledge, but even more, your Wisdom regarding the Ayurvedic lifestyle. I learned a great deal from you about the Doshas, and how to balance my Pitta, with some Vata. I learned that Ayurveda is more than Food! Also Colors, activities, etc. This is such important wisdom! And you’re a patient, clear teacher too!” — Judith Beck, People’s Food Co-op, Member-Owner; Portland, Oregon

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“I recently had a consult with Ann, concerning health issues I was experiencing from extreme prolonged stress, on top of peri-menopausal symptoms. After a thorough consult with Ann, I walked away with a recommendation of a few simple dietary changes, along with some lifestyle ones as well. Ann’s approach is very, very specific to your body, and habits. I responded so well to her approach of trying  “Just try a few of these things for now,” that I felt improvement of my overall heath very quickly — within a week. I will be using Ann’s Ayurvedic services again for sure!”  — Carol Sternkopf, Photographer, Bend, Oregon

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“Loved Ann’s cooking class. Everything tasted wonderful,” says Peter Englander, Manager, Portland, Oregon.

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