About KRATU

Welcome to KRATU Wellness!

Are you looking to look and feel better, and think more clearly? Do you want a better handle on your diet, or other aspects of your daily life?  Find out how Vedic practices, developed in Asia thousands of years ago, can be applied to our modern lives and crafted for our individual needs and lifestyles...


You may have heard of the healing and stress-reducing benefits of yoga and ayurveda, or holistic nutrition; western science is indeed discovering that exercises such as yoga asana (postures), focused breathing, and conscious eating have a positive impact on people's bodies, minds, and emotional balance. But did you know that you can receive personalized guidance to help you figure out what exercise style and foods are right for you? With an Ayurvedic/holistic nutrition consultant you'll determine your unique constitution and create a diet-lifestyle plan, tailored to your tastes and preferences. You can also host a workshop for your friends, family, co-workers or others (great for yoga studio and wellness center staff!) about a specific topic, or about holistic nutrition in general. Katherine (Katie) Rosenthal, along with a network of practitioners, are available to work with you one-on-one or in a group. Email Katie - kratuhealth [@] gmail [.] com - to set up an appointment or ask any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!


KRATU: plan; volition; strength; wisdom

Like many Sanskrit words, the term kratu has many interpretations. In Hinduism, Kratu is said to be the name of one of the seven divine rishis, or sages - powerful deities charged with the responsibility of bringing the proper Intelligence and Energies down to the earth so as to strengthen the processes of Transition. From that story we get the concept of "kratu" as a "divine plan," as well as the knowledge and will-power needed to evolve into our best selves and live our fullest life.

Dr. David Frawley defines kratu as intelligence in action (Ayurvedic Healing, p61), or consciously working toward the goal of a harmonious life. He states that by first having "the right will and the true resolve," we can take control of our daily actions so as to become the person we are meant to be.

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wellness: "the quality or state of being in good health* especially as an actively sought goal" (Merriam-Webster)

A state of being in which all our systems are well-balanced and well-nourished; a state of wholeness in which our minds, bodies and spirits are in sync on an individual level (the microcosm), and also in sync with the external universe (the macrocosm). In Ayurveda, wellness is understood as the ability to properly digest, absorb, and transform what we take into ourselves on all levels of existence, including, for example, our digestive system as well as our mental and emotional processes and our spiritual or energetic selves.

      *health: "the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain" (Merriam-Webster)

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That said, begin your journey toward better health today. Contact Kratu Wellness to find out more!

Ancient Vedic Wisdom, Today

The simple (and not-so-simple) joys (and hardships) of living in harmony with one's self and surroundings can be found in the Vedas, a series of books written thousands of years ago in what is now India. These ancient texts describe the 'holistic' systems and practices of Yoga, Tantra, and Ayurveda.

In this website and blog, as well as in my classes, workshops, and consultations, I explore topics ranging from ayurvedic nutrition to the eight-limbed path of yoga, and explain them in an approachable way so that readers can easily incorporate these principles of health and balance into their daily life.

The Ayurvedic system provides a grasp-able approach to understanding our selves so as to maximize our potential for wellness, and it is through this lens that I guide clients and students to self-awareness, and help create a practical and individualized plan for diet, exercise and lifestyle. A holistic Life-Diet guide includes yoga asana or postures/sequences, meditation and breathing practices, as well as daily routines to maintain good health. Contact me to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. I'd love to hear from you!

Definitions --

Ayurveda: [ayur = longevity, life /+/ veda = science, knowledge] "the science of longevity"

Ayurveda, also known as the "science of life", was developed by the same sages who gave us yoga as a way to systematically understand, nourish and maintain the physical body, thereby supporting a body's ability to carry the mind and spirit on its path toward wholeness and enlightenment. My main interest in, and exploration of  Ayurveda is its "whole-person" approach to balanced living according to one's dosha, or constitution.

Yoga: yoke, union

The word Yoga has come to be associated with the popular form of exercise, but in fact the asana practice learned in these classes is just one aspect of the yogic journey, which ultimately leads us to samadhi, or the "superconscious state" of awareness known as enlightenment. The "yoke" or "union" implies that we are each striving to be in union with the Universe, to be yoked to the Divine Consciousness - to join our individual selves with the greater Self (some call it God or our god-self; I think of it as that underlying energy which is contained in every thing and connects all things together, as in a giant web).

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So, if YOU are ready to take control of your own health and well-being, go ahead and contact me! We can set up an initial consultation to determine your constitution and identify where your imbalances lie. From there we can develop a holistic lifestyle plan that supports your healthful development.

Get in touch to begin your journey to wellness!

 
Love & Balance,
Katie Rosenthal