Ayurveda Consultations in Geneva, IL
Explore Ayurveda one-on-one with Emily. Bring your questions, routines, and goals; together, you can find a practical place to begin and decide what kind of support feels right.
Complimentary 15-minute conversation with Emily Ford, Ayurveda Wellness Counselor.
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Three ways to work with our Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor
You can begin with a brief conversation, start with a Dosha Assessment, or choose a guided series. Each option offers a different level of time and support.
MOST COMMON
Free Discovery Call
A complimentary conversation to ask questions, share what you’re hoping to explore, and decide whether a consultation feels like a fit.
A simple, no-pressure conversation to explore what your body may need.
Dosha Assessment
A one-to-one session to explore your constitution and current patterns through an Ayurvedic lens, with practical starting points to consider.
3-Session Ayurveda Pathway
A guided process to explore your patterns, try practical ideas, and refine your approach over time.
Dosha Assessment
A foundational session to understand your natural constitution (Prakriti) and how it shows up in your body and daily life.
In this session, you’ll explore
Health history and current patterns
Digestion, sleep, and stress tendencies
Mental and emotional patterns
Lifestyle habits and influences
You’ll receive
Identification of your primary dosha(s)
A clear summary of your patterns
Thoughtful, personalized recommendations
Optional follow-up support
After booking, you’ll receive a short intake form to complete before your session.
A guided path from understanding to integration
The three sessions give you time to explore your patterns, try practical ideas between meetings,
and adjust your approach as you go.
You’ll receive support with:
Daily routines and lifestyle shifts
Nutrition and seasonal guidance
Yoga and breathwork practices
Sustainable habit integration
THREE SESSION PATHWAY
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Clarify your constitution, patterns, and current imbalances.
This includes:
Dosha assessment (if not previously completed)
Exploration of digestion, sleep, stress, and energy
Introduction to Ayurveda and yoga as therapeutic tools
You leave with clarity about your constitution and the patterns influencing your health.
(If a Dosha Assessment has already been completed, this session is 60 minutes and builds from those findings.)
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Receive a personalized wellness plan with practical tools for daily life.
Your plan may include:
A supportive daily routine
Nutritional and seasonal guidance
Herbal suggestions (when appropriate)
Personalized yoga and breathwork practices
We focus on small, realistic shifts — not overwhelming change.
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We review your progress. Adjust and integrate your plan to support long-term balance.
As your system rebalances, recommendations may shift accordingly. This session builds confidence, clarity, and long-term sustainability.
Designed to support lasting, sustainable change over time.
Ongoing Support
Follow-up sessions are available to continue refining your approach as your needs evolve.
Designed for continued guidance after completing the initial package.
These sessions support:
Continued progress and accountability
Seasonal adjustments
Ongoing guidance
Ayurveda honors that balance is dynamic—not static.
Meet Our Ayurveda Practitioners
Personalized guidance from experienced practitioners who bring Ayurveda into everyday life in an approachable, practical way.
Our Ayurveda practitioners integrate traditional principles with yoga, breathwork, and mindful living to help you explore realistic ways to support greater balance.
Emily Ford
RYT 250 and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor
Emily brings yoga and Ayurveda together in a grounded, approachable way. Through consultations and workshops, she helps individuals explore supportive daily rhythms that foster greater balance and ease.
Common Questions About Ayurveda
If you're new to Ayurveda, these may help clarify what to expect.
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Not at all. Ayurveda is designed to be accessible and practical, even if you’re just beginning.
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That’s completely normal. A discovery call is the best place to begin—we’ll help you find the right next step based on what you’re experiencing.
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Yes. Ayurveda complements conventional care by focusing on daily habits, lifestyle, and overall balance.
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Everyone’s experience is different. Some people notice small shifts within a few weeks, while deeper, lasting change often develops through consistent, supportive practices over time.
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You’ll explore your current patterns, receive personalized guidance, and leave with simple, practical steps you can begin right away.
“Emily's Ayurveda workshop opened my eyes to how food can heal both mind and body. I left excited to begin incorporating her recipes and rituals into everyday life.”
—MARY J.
Take the Next Step Toward Balance
Whether you’re curious about a private consultation or would rather begin in a workshop, there’s a way to explore Ayurveda at Prana.
No prior knowledge is needed — just curiosity.
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“If diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. If diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
—ANCIENT AYURVEDIC PROVERB
What Makes Our Approach Different
At Prana Yoga Center, Ayurveda is integrated with yoga therapy, breathwork, and mindful living.
Our approach is:
Gentle, not rigid
Personalized, not prescriptive
Sustainable, not extreme
Educational and empowering
You are an active participant in your healing.
Ayurveda consultations at Prana Yoga Center are offered by Emily Ford, RYT 200, Ayurveda Wellness Counselor
“Emily’s workshop opened my eyes to how food can heal. I left excited to begin incorporating her rituals into everyday life.
—SANDRA GOULD
“Health arises when body, mind, and
spirit live in harmony.”
—AYURVEDIC TEACHING