Sneha Raichada, AP

Updated 2021

Ayurvedic Practitioner, Teacher, Dean at the Ayurvedic Institute, and Co-Founder of AyurPrana

Constitution: Pitta-Vata

As the Dean of Education at the Ayurvedic Institute, co-founder of AyurPrana, and a practicing Ayurvedic practitioner, Sneha integrates years of study and practice in healing to provide students with a rigorous foundation in Ayurveda and clients with a comprehensive outlook on healthy living.

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Articles by Sneha Raichada, AP

- Ayurveda Basics
- March 19, 2021
Help! Do I Really Have to Stick with Kitchari for My Whole Cleanse? [video]
Must we really eat only kitchari during cleansing—even if we get sick of it? Learn more about kitchari and alternatives in case you hit a mid-cleanse slump.
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- Ayurveda Basics
- March 09, 2021
What Is Agni, and Why Does It Matter During a Cleanse? [video]
Agni (the digestive fire) plays an important role in supporting healthy digestion—especially during an Ayurvedic cleanse. Learn more in this Ask Banyan article.
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Experience and Education

Sneha combines her early experience as a Physical Therapist with extensive classroom and clinical study under Vasant Lad in the United States and India, Yoga Teacher Certification, and Reiki III Certification.

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Sneha's Point of View

How were you introduced to Ayurveda?

I did not have much exposure when I was introduced by chance to Vasant Lad and the Ayurvedic Institute. I fell in love immediately and was able to take the Ayurvedic Studies Program in 2005.

When are you most likely to go out of balance and how do you bring yourself back in balance using Ayurveda?

Pitta! The heat comes on fast and hot! I do calming and cooling yoga poses, find my way to my favorite sweets to cool down the body, and practice abhyanga with as much Pitta Massage or Neem Oil as I can handle.

What does the future of Ayurveda look like to you?

The future is bright. Ayurveda is here to serve humanity and we are here to service Ayurveda in our own humble way.

What's one Ayurvedic practice anyone can implement to spur change in their life, right here, right now?

What you eat. You can create delicious, nutritious meals that serve your unique constitution and leave you feeling vibrant, energized, and balanced.