Jamila is a certified Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor (AWC), Yoga Teacher (CYT) and Level I Reiki Practitioner. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Literature & Journalism from New York University and channels her combined marketing skills, artistry and ancient wisdom to spread content seeds that elevate the attention economy, promote healing and radical planetary growth. In her dedication to preserving and sharing the Vedas, she advocates for respect of indigenous wisdom, decolonization, cultural sensitivity and intercommunication. She explores many of these themes in her debut publication Moonlight & Shadows: A Poetic Discourse on Ayurveda & Yoga In the West available on Amazon.
She currently lives in Northern Massachusetts where she writes copious poetry and is a devoted priestess of the local wild and waters. You can find her musings on Instagram @jamilacat.
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We meet so many families at Kerala Ayurveda’s Academy & Wellness Center, so we’re excited that there is an easy-to-read guide on Ayurveda for parents an... Read more.
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We run our certification programs every spring and fall, and we continue to adapt them based on our students’ feedback, as well as to accommodate the late... Read more.
Do not be led by others, awaken your own mind, amass your own experience, and decide for yourself your own path —Atharva Veda The timeless wisdom in th... Read more.
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Students of Ayurveda and Yoga are often drawn to the study of the Sanskrit - the ancient and slightly mystical mother language of the celebrated verses chanted ... Read more.
A letter from Kerala Ayurveda Academy Director, Dr. (Vaidya) Jayarajan Kodikannath: It’s with great pleasure I announce the launch of Kerala Ayurveda Acad... Read more.
It’s an exciting time to be involved in Ayurveda! We’re thrilled at Kerala Ayurveda Academy to introduce an expanded Panchakarma Technician certific... Read more.
Some basic Ayurvedic principles and techniques can support your digestion daily – even during holidays! Timing matters (especially if you’re hosting... Read more.
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The Ayurvedic industry is an exciting place to be right now. With an increasing demand for Ayurvedic resources and products, pioneers in holistic health can cre... Read more.
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Dinacharya in Ayurveda plays an important role – dina means ‘day’ and charya means ‘to follow a routine.’ It is a discipline to balance the body, mind... Read more.
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Change brings uncertainty, and that can be daunting. When something new happens, our brain is hardwired to react nervously when out of the comfort zone of havin... Read more.
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All energy in our natural world is composed of five basic elements according to Ayurveda – ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements give rise to... Read more.
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