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ABOUT DORIS BARTHA
Doris is a 300 hour certified yoga teacher, NAMA-certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Traditional Vedic Astrologer from the highly esteemed, 500 year old jyotish lineage of Sri Achyutananda Das. Over the last decade as a broadly and deeply experienced Vedic healer, she's studied, taught and consulted on four continents, including extended residencies in India and Nepal with her master teachers and gurus.
Doris loves nothing more than to connect the hidden, deeper dots of the life journey through health and happiness. She sees the Vedic sciences of Yoga, Ayurveda and Jyotish as immensely exciting, inspiring tools to transform the way experience personal and collective healing. Every moment is an opportunity for creating meaningful purpose and building stronger relationships with our own selves and the world we live in.
In our chaotic, modern world of distraction, junk diets and fad lifestyles that lead nowhere, the timeless sacred sciences of Yoga, Vedic Astrology and Ayurveda are even more meaningful today than ever before. Doris is a passionate teacher and a skilled, compassionate guide for this deeply personal, transformative medicine that aligns you with your highest truth and healing.
In addition to her expertise in holistic healing, Doris is a tango dancer, food lover, cellist, world traveler, and lifelong student. As a natural listener, observer and deep thinker, she takes inspiration from the patterns of nature, and at the soul-level she sees how everything, everyone, is connected. She grew up in a household full of plants, animals and microscopes, so she’ll always be a believer in western science as well as a star-gazing, sensitive, holistic healer informed by timeless Vedic shastra.
In sharing and healing through the Vedic sacred life sciences, Doris always encourages your personal agency and empowerment on the path of physical, mental and spiritual health. She takes the time to explain the options and potentials, tailored to your unique blueprint. Because understanding elevates healthy belief systems; believing promotes the right actions; and right action produces the positive changes you want to see in your life.
Testimonials
"You absolutely nailed it. I felt seen, validated, gently held and guided towards my next steps. I'm really inspired to try all the remedies you gave me! I already love the mantra and feel its energy shifting things."
-F.L. -- Vedic Astrology Consultation
"Her deeply intuitive approach, her capacity to truly personalize the cosmic, and her talent for wise and gentle counsel renew both the spirit and the will. I noticed myself, post-reading, happily mulling over the previously-unavailable options for forward movement, and celebrating the broader perspective she brought. My sincere advice to one and all: Treat yourself or a friend to a jyotish reading by Doris. She has a rare gift. You will benefit."
-J.M. -- Vedic Astrology Consultation
"I've never felt so relaxed before, in my entire life!!"
-H.K. -- Ayurveda Therapeutics
"Doris’ knowledge, practical experience, and what I can only describe as a gift, combine to make her an invaluable resource in regaining your optimal health and guiding you onto a path to feel balanced, vibrant, and whole. She is easy to talk to, has a lovely light touch of warmth and humor, and offers a very realistic approach to help clients incorporate seriously tried-and-true approaches into their modern lives."
-A.D. -- Ayurveda
About Rashmi Sacred Life Sciences
The ancient sciences of Yoga, Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) and Ayurveda are vast, deep, logical and specific. Make a cup of tea and dive into the Rashmi SLS Blog for lots of education and inspiration (and don’t forget to Subscribe to the Newsletter!).
The following principles are the foundation of Rashmi SLS' approach to Vedic counseling & healing:
You hold the keys to your own destiny. Understanding + Action = Empowerment.
True progress and healing require patience, presence and courage. Addressing the root causes of our suffering often asks us to re-examine our history, habits, and beliefs. Your desire for positive evolution is the best medicine for a better life!
Your body, mind and spirit are a laboratory, with you as the lead tenant / scientist. Any food, thought, substance or experience can act like either medicine or poison, depending on who you are and what you need. Developing your curiosity and awareness allows you to make dynamic, informed, healthy choices towards health and happiness.
When you heal, the world around you begins to heal as well. Yoga, Jyotish and Ayurveda open up a network of connections in everything – within our own bodies, in human relationships, and throughout the whole natural world. The microcosm and macrocosm cannot be separated. Your commitment to your own evolution and healing creates positive impacts for your family, your work, your community, and a sustainable world.
FAQ's - About Doris & Rashmi Sacred Life Sciences
Where are you located and how can we work together?
I'm currently based in NE Portland, Oregon, USA and I have space for vetted clients and students in my beautiful urban retreat center. I also (mainly) teach and consult online in order to reach those who may prefer or need to stay home while they learn, grow and heal.
Please see my pages of my classes and 1:1 offerings, and reach out if you'd like to visit in person.
What the heck is Rashmi?
Rashmi is a very beautiful word originating in the sacred language of Sanskrit.
Some of the many meanings of Rashmi are:
The first ray of dawn, dispelling the darkness with light, clarity, vitality and wisdom
Rays of Sunlight; Illumination of Truth
The Reins and Bridle of a Chariot -- specifically, the Sun Chariot -- harnessing the powerful energy of its 10 divine horses in the direction of dharma
The quantity of light a planet may contain in the astrological horoscope, determining how fully that energy may manifest in our earthly lives
(my personal favorite): Wisdom Queen
Rashmi is the illuminating container and chariot for Doris' teaching, consulting and healing practice. Her goal is to spread the Light, and to help you reclaim your own radiant body, mind, spirit and life path.
Where did you get your knowledge and training from?
I'm blessed to have studied only with ethical, authentic and brilliant lineage-based teachers and gurus from India and the West. My primary jyotish guru is Pandit Sanjay Rath, from the Srī Achyutananda Das lineage of Jagannath Puri. I've completed six intensive years of coursework in Jaimini and Parashara astrology, and the knowledge just keeps growing and widening. I've studied Ayurveda to NAMA Practitioner-level certification with Dr. Vasant Lad, Kashyapa Fisher, and Dr. Satyajit Kadkol, with ongoing Gurukula / samhita studies. I've also been fortunate to have received formal initiations into these rigorous and sacred lineages in India. This ensures that I remain true to the path of highest knowledge, ethical practice and quality mentorship.
What if I'm only interested in one of these sacred life sciences -- not all of them?
The beauty of these Vedic life sciences is that they meet you exactly where your energy and curiosity lie. The portal can be from anywhere: yoga, astrology, food, working on a particular health issue, desiring to find your life's true purpose and legacy, etc. Yoga, Astrology and Ayurveda can be explored individually, together, or in any combination that suits you. They're all paths to your self-realization, healing and manifestation.
Can you teach a workshop at my yoga studio /// collaborate on my event or retreat /// bring a new healing perspective to my workplace, business, conference, etc?
Yes! I'm open to travel, teach and spread the light wherever it's needed. Please contact me with your idea or proposal!
What does Vedic Astrology have to do with healing? What can it offer me? And how do I book a consultation?
Vedic Astrology (or in Sanskrit, Jyotish - The Science of Light) allows you to understand yourself and the root causes of your suffering on a MUCH deeper and real-er level than you can get through talk therapy, self-help books, psychedelics, or any form of medicine that doesn't honor the concept of karma. Jyotish opens the door to radical compassion, excitement and integration for your unique journey through life, so that you can finally understand and embody your higher purpose / legacy / peace.
Once you book an appointment from the 1:1 Offerings page (see the Menu at the top of the website), you'll fill out a short Intake Form with your birth details (including an accurate birth time) and your questions. We'll have an illuminating, interactive discussion where you'll get deep insights and clarity to assist you in making decisions, next steps and positive changes in your life. You'll receive Vedic remedy recommendations (may include specific mantra, gemstone, Ayurvedic or yogic practices, etc) to pacify or amplify planetary energies as needed; a recording of your session; and the opportunity for follow up at a discounted rate.
What kind of yoga do you teach?
I teach Yoga with a focus on healing the energetic pathways between the body, mind and spirit. No fancy branding, no goat yoga, no beer yoga, no trends. Mantra, meditation and sound vibration are all big components of my teaching toolkit. I have completed 300-hour trainings in kundalini yoga; and Ayurveda-informed hatha yoga and traditional prānayāma techniques for specialized healing purposes. I take great inspiration from the traditional Himalayan and Nepali forms of yoga, emphasizing connection to the breath and abundance of energy within each of us waiting to be tapped.
Learn More About How These Sacred Sciences Can Help You:
YOGA
VEDIC ASTROLOGY (JYOTISH)
AYURVEDA
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