Student Testimonials

The summer intensive is where it all came together for me. I enjoyed getting to know my cohort and meeting our instructors, Kathryn & Neeshee. The week brought on a sense of confidence and reassurance that I am on the right path!

The School of Ayurveda has been an expansive certification program. I believe is one of those programs that change your life for the better. the staff is very understanding and flexible with allowing you to study and absorb the information at your own pace. Both Kathryn and Rachael are super knowledgeable, loving and caring. I recommend anyone that will like to deepen their knowledge on Ayurveda to take this certification.

Kathryn's warm and welcoming demeanor immediately created a comfortable learning environment. Her grounded approach and wealth of wisdom made every session enriching and insightful. Kathryn remained accessible for follow-up questions, providing valuable insights as I embarked on incorporating Ayurvedic body treatments into my private practice. This level of ongoing mentorship is truly commendable and showcases Kathryn's commitment to her students' success beyond the classroom. I feel equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to offer Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Svedana confidently. I highly recommend Kathryn and The School of Ayurveda.

"I have taken the Ayurvedic Body Treatment classes with Kathryn, and I was struck by the beauty and fluidity of her teaching style. She creates an incredible flow when working with her students and clients. I’m truly grateful for the welcoming student retreat immersion atmosphere, which adds to the harmony of the experience. The stunning landscape provides a space where it all comes together in such a wonderful way. I’m excited to continue my journey and education with Kathryn and The School of Ayurveda. Thank you for everything!”

This use of Marma Therapy both for direct healing and to connect people everywhere with themselves is a powerfully vital part of the Ayurvedic medicine that aims to coax the mind/ body back into balance and toward full wellbeing. Seva's style is engaging. She teaches heartfully from a place of passion and deep knowing that comes from her many years of practical experience. I am thrilled to see her carry forward my dream of integrating ayurvedic bodywork into the massage and spa experience with her signature humility and wisdom. I believe this course will contribute to deepening the roots of ayurveda in our society and bring forth wonderful fruits.

I am so glad that I chose to take this class with Kathryn. She is able to put Ayurvedic philology into a simple format, perfect - whether you know a little about the topics or if you know nothing at all. Not only was the class applicable but it also inspired me to continue to pursue Ayurveda which has changed my life for the best! Thank you for everything Kathryn I’d be on a different path if it wasn’t for meeting you and taking this class!

Being a health coach for over a decade, knew that this is what I had wanted to do as a service for others. I was at a point where I wanted to expand my knowledge and my approach to coaching and had always been interested in Ayurveda and the way of encompassing a balanced lifestyle. I then met Kathryn and she was such a breath of fresh air when it came to learning the basics to Ayurveda. After my initial intake with her and getting a glimpse into her gentle yet effective style of coaching, I was elated to study under her and take a fundamentals course as well as train in abhyanga and Shirodhara. In this time I got to experience first hand how powerful these practices are and see changes in people along the way that made huge shifts in their lives. The combination of Kathryn’s knowledge and passion for this ancient medical system is infectious! She explains things in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand and leaves you eager to learn more. I continue to learn from her and she is always there for any questions that may arise. I myself have adopted these very practices into my daily life and am forever grateful for this knowledge. Because of the information, I learned, along with business skills and in-depth client follow-ups it has allowed my practice to evolve and continues to grow every day. I look forward to working with her again in the future!

The School of Ayurveda takes the vastness this ancient holistic science and simplifies it into language so easy to digest it feels like opening one’s eyes to reality. Head Instructor and school founder Kathryn Stoerzbach distills esoteric concepts to elementary foundations of elements, tastes, and senses. Throughout the program I saw expansion into the broad language of Ayurveda, followed by a condensation into foundational language. It has made it so I feel confident in my professional massage practice to incorporate Ayurvedic language to my clients, bringing their oftentimes confusing pathologies to easily understood elemental principles. The School of Ayurveda’s Level 1 program is a wonderfully intimate setting with a compassionate, humorous, wise and beautifully human teacher who gently guides the student to proficiency. I highly recommend the program to anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the world through a holistic and ancient lens.

Kathryn’s deep compassion, innate knowing, and skill as an Ayurvedic Practitioner is unmatched. In just one session, she unlocked years of ancestral trauma that I was holding in my energy body and facilitated a cathartic release that I would not have otherwise been able to process on my own. She intuitively knew what I needed at an emotional level and applied the necessary techniques to accelerate the emotional and physical healing process. Through her guidance, I’ve mended important relationships, I feel more vibrant, and my energy levels have soared. As a two-time cancer patient, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of having a skilled practitioner such as Kathryn as the foundation for your overall health and wellness

"The School of Ayurveda offers authentic, knowledgeable, tangible, and dynamic offerings that fully engage student education, application, and understanding of all materials presented. Kathryn is a fabulous, beautiful soul who brings such love and wisdom to her students. I highly recommend this school and look forward to more training in own future.”

Seva is blessed with a true gift to heal. Learning these treatments, especially Marma Therapy is so transformational! For the therapist & client alike. When she worked on me, (to demonstrate) she opened energy channels that shared a noticeable flow in various parts of my body from one foot to a random spot on my chest and neck. The hours in her care brought up tender emotions I didn't know could be released in such a gentle way. Seva was professional and ensured my comfort throughout the treatment and the whole training. Never have I been able to lie that still for so long, or be so captivated with a modality- it's a testament to her skill set and intuition, which she speaks to often in her trainings. What a journey!

Taking The School of Ayurveda's Level I course has been a life shifting moment for me. This course gave me the foundational understanding of the history and depth of this ancient practice while bringing it into a contemporary world. As someone passionate about holistic healing I resonated with the perspectives Ayurveda shares and the continual growth of study inevitable when learning ancient healing arts. Kathryn is an incredible mentor and guide through this process, her relationship with the topics shines through and teaching truly is her passion work. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in individual self healing or to start on a path of toward practitionership. This opportunity was an incredible gift and I would do it all over again if I could.

My yoga journey began in 2000. I had been practicing power yoga and ashtanga at the time. I was invited to an Ayurveda workshop weekend in 2017 after I was in a car accident. At that time, I couldn't do a physical practice, but was still needing yoga and all it can offer. After the weekend immersion, I knew this was a path for me. I have been training in Ayurveda since. I have changed my practice to more of a mindfulness flow and restorative, along with a Bikram Hot 26 series practice. The deeper knowledge this program offered me, allowed me to study deeper into the ways I can make changes to my diet, my movement, and my meditation to make me more overall healthier. After watching my dad suffer with so many health problems and procedures, I knew it was my job to study a more holistic lifestyle for myself first, then offer to those around me. This is only the tip of the iceberg, my journey continues into another level of the program, of which I can't wait to see where this practice takes me and how I can find my place to help others in need.

Comfort, connection, and care are the top words that come to mind when I reflect on the body treatments I have received. The body body treatments; abhyanga, shirodhara, and svedana brought in so much comfort and inner peace. You feel at ease and are able to relax and let go and simply be present. Kathryn’s training space is like heaven on earth. Located on acres of pure beauty. Releasing the body of toxins and sweating out the bad was truly Divine. Kathryn has a beautiful way of explaining each step and making me feel understood and connected with her and with myself. After my appointments, she always checks in with me and makes sure I am looked after. Kathryn is knowledgeable and so helpful in becoming more in tune with your body and it is a true self-care experience.

"Kathryn is an amazing teacher. I highly recommend The School of Ayurveda to anyone who wants to learn this ancient practice. The classical treatments are so important for creating and sustaining radiant health. Kathryn is genuine, and a very generous teacher taking the time for each of our individual needs. This time will have an everlasting impression on me. The support and love I've received have allowed me to fall in love with myself again! I am truly and eternally grateful to Kathryn and the school. I have built lifetime connections and a beautiful support system that I'll have for the rest of my life."

Seva did Marma therapy with me applying pressure and massage to marma points on my body. At this point I began to let go of mental and physical pain and felt my emotional well-being stabilize. I wept, and then was left alone for 20 minutes to melt into this new found sense of positive energy flow and this deeply calming and spiritual experience.....Since then, I became her student because I wanted to learn this transformational modality and support others the way I was.

Attending the School of Ayurveda is the best thing I could have done. Not only is the program full of information but the instructors come with a wealth of knowledge and experience. They take something that is complex and make it easy to understand. Best of all they make Ayurveda come to life and have meaning so that it becomes that much easier to integrate the practices into everyday life for myself and my clients.

The school of Ayurveda provides a course that is understandable, helpful, and resourceful. I really recommend the school if you are interested in learning about the amazing science of life!

Following a serious ankle surgery, Kathryn played a crucial role in my road to recovery by teaching and helping me implement Ayurvedic practices. Learning through her engaging and concise teaching style, my healing process was exciting and rewarding. Kathryn’s passion is contagious so any time she elaborates on an Ayurvedic topic, it naturally deepens your understanding of the modalities and their applications. Working with Kathryn is a true treat and experiencing the benefits of her teachings is equally as enriching.