Practitioners

Who you'll meet

Two practitioners, one shared training at The Ayurvedic Institute with Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.&S., M.A.Sc. Chaithra in Miami, Sonia in Dallas, and both online. Both here to listen.

Chaithra and Sonia

Chaithra Murthy, smiling

Chaithra Murthy

Ayurvedic Practitioner

Miami, Florida · online and in person

Ayurvedic education

  • Ayurvedic Practitioner Program (ASP2), The Ayurvedic Institute, Asheville, North Carolina (2026)
  • Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (PAM), California College of Ayurveda (2025)

Further studies in Ayurveda, yoga and meditation

  • Ayurveda & Yoga for a Healthy Lifestyle, S-VYASA Institute, India (2020)
  • Ayurveda for Healthy Living, Ma Sucha Ayurveda, UK (2020)
  • Anatomy of Yoga, S-VYASA Institute, India (2020)
  • Yoga Studies, Yogavijnana Institute, India (2020–2024)
  • Pranayama Workshop, Yogavijnana Institute, India (2021)
  • Trataka Workshop, Yogavijnana Institute, India (2022)
  • Simple Kundalini Yoga & Meditation, SKY Institute, India (2005–2007)
Sonia Poonja, smiling

Sonia Poonja

Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Ayur Yoga Therapist

Dallas, Texas · online and in person

Ayurvedic education

  • Ayurvedic Health Counselor Program, The Ayurvedic Institute, Asheville, North Carolina
  • Ayurvedic Practitioner Program, The Ayurvedic Institute, Asheville, North Carolina (completing 2027)
Our story

Listening to our innate sense

We both studied directly with Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.&S., M.A.Sc., at The Ayurvedic Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, which he founded.

Our journey together began at The Ayurvedic Institute, where our paths crossed through our studies and clinical practice. What started as a connection between fellow students gradually grew into a friendship built on shared interests, mutual respect, and a common passion for Ayurveda.

With roots in Indian culture and a shared appreciation for Ayurvedic wisdom, we found ourselves connecting over everything from herbs and marma to the many ways Ayurveda can be woven into modern life. Our conversations sparked new ideas, and over time, we realized that our individual strengths and perspectives complemented each other.

The idea of practicing together emerged naturally from this connection. With a shared vision, a little optimism, and a willingness to explore something new, Better With Ayurveda was born.

Together, we hope to create a welcoming space where people feel heard, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward greater well-being.

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