Rasa Wellness
Welcome!
Rasa is a rich Sanskrit word that can be translated as: juice, essence, taste, sap, flavor, experience, and perhaps my favorite- nectar. In sharing and honoring the healing modalities of Yoga and Ayurveda, I hope to offer a glimpse of the juiciness life has to offer.
Ayurveda
Hi, I’m Betsy- thanks for stopping by Rasa Wellness. I’m a Yoga and Ayurveda teacher and practitioner (among other treasured roles in my life). Maybe most importantly I am, just like you, a divine being having a very human experience- with all the joys and trials, pain and pleasure, happiness and sorrow that comes with that. I want to walk a path of peace and vitality, meet myself & others with grace, and help you do the same.
About Me.
I've spent my whole life in the sweet, sweet mountains of southwest Virginia, and am happy to now be raising my son here and realizing my dreams of being surrounded by plants, animals, and joy. I began practicing yoga during my freshman year of college in 2001, but it wasn't until a major life event in 2014 that I turned to my Yoga studies more deeply. I started teaching in 2015, and Ayurveda was making its healing arts known to me in subtle ways. After some baffling health issues in 2022, I decided to dive in and learn about WELLNESS and health sovereignty. I'm so grateful to have found the knowledge and guidance of the incredible faculty and support team at Shakti school, and to now have the opportunity to share this profound and timeless wisdom.
Professional Certifications
Yoga Teacher- E-RYT, 200 RYT 500
Kunga Yoga School 300 hr- 2019
Hot Vinyasa with Jimmy Barkan Levels II & III- 2019
Restorative Yoga with Colleen Dwyer- 2015
Satsang Yoga School 200 hr- 2014-2015
Ayurveda Health Counselour
Shakti School Level 2- 2024
Shakti School Level 1- 2023
Thai Massage Body Work
Synergy Thai Massage Certification with Francisco Morales- Bermudez- 2019
News & Events
What a treat to collaborate with with Dr Samantha Harden, a stellar teacher & leader both on and off the mat, in bringing Ayurveda to Academia. Follow her on social media @sincerelysamma, and check out our Dosha Quiz here.
Scope of Practice
Get to Know Us
As an Ayurvedic Health Counselor certified through Shakti School I offer guidance to individuals and groups through educational seminars and one-on-one sessions on the principles and practices of the Ayurvedic way of life and healing. This scope of practice emphasizes education on prevention of imbalances, addressing imbalances and on regaining wellness on all levels of being, using the life-enhancing modalities and philosophy of Ayurveda, Tantra and Feminine Form Medicine. Approaches include nutrition, lifestyle, meditation, Body Yantra, psychospiritual approaches, health promoting herbal education, goal-setting and designing preventive and complementary health routines according to holistic principles.
I offer one-time doshic discovery sessions which are primarily informational, and in 1:1 counselor work I will use assessment tools to identify your prakruti and vikruti and work with you to find balance and health sovereignty. I also offer seasonal cleanse guidance.
I do not diagnose or treat diseases.
Services
Is Ayurveda calling to you? Let's chat- schedule a free consultation today, or if you are ready to book, reach out to me at betsy@rasa-wellness.com about one of the services below.
Kelly M- Testimonial
"Working with Betsy helped me fine tune my Ayurvedic practices. She helped me see where I could tweak some routines and make space for something new. It was a tremendous help during the spring to summer transition. She is knowledgeable and curious and eager to help. Highly recommend!"
Erica W- Testimonial
"My time with Betsy was wonderful in more ways than I could have ever hoped! She clearly explained the basics of Ayurveda, helped me identify my dosha, and provided numerous nutrition and lifestyle tips to help me achieve balance in both body and mind. She is incredibly knowledgeable and at the same time it just felt like talking to a great friend. I already notice less bloating, a calmer complexion, and a more focused mind. I'm so pleased with my experience and excited to continue my Ayurvedic journey with Betsy."
Nico R- Testimonial
"I learned so much working with Betsy on Ayurvedic healing! She was awesome at helping me understand the concept of dosha balancing as well how to best fuel my digestive power! She made easy suggestions that I could implement into my full schedule, and she provided helpful and straightforward guidance. I implemented practices with her that are in my daily routine today- months later."
Let's Connect
Email me at betsy@rasa-wellness.com to schedule your free consultation. Follow for Ayurvedic content on Instagram @rasa_wellness_
