Today we’d like to introduce you to Ally Cassan.
Hi Ally, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Thank you for having me! My journey with Yoga began over ten years ago. I was living and working in Barbados at the time, and there were group classes being held outdoors by the ocean. What could be better than that? I signed up for a class and have never looked back. I knew right from that very first-class yoga was going to be a part of my life forever. Yoga became so much more to me than a physical practice. It embraced me with open arms, offering me a sanctuary where I could explore the expansiveness of my being and tap into the natural wisdom of my body.
My strong desire to learn and experience a deeper understanding of this ancient science took me on my first trip to India to study Yoga deeper from the source. It was there Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, found its way into my heart and soul. I have spent the last four years dedicated to studying and teaching this ancient wisdom of knowledge and healing. I was fortunate to take another extensive trip to India earlier this year, where I was able to further my studies of Ayurveda with some of the most amazing Ayurveda doctors and professionals in India.
The synergy between Yoga and Ayurveda has become a guiding light in my journey toward wholeness and balance. Through these practices, I have learned to listen to my body and allow my practice to become an expression of self-love and inner exploration. These teachings have taught me the wisdom of nature, the magic of herbs, the power of using food as medicine and the significance of harmonizing my unique constitution with the rhythms of nature. Yoga and Ayurveda has gifted me the tools to create balance and harmony, guiding me towards vibrant health, calmness of the mind and a deep reverence for the wisdom of Mother Earth.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I am fortunate enough that my journey has pretty much been smooth and steady. Starting your own business comes with its challenges and frustrations; however, having this strong sense of purpose and this strong desire to share what I have learned with my community gives me the drive and ambition to keep going even when bumps in the road come up.
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I started Shanti Soul Healing in 2019. Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning peace or inner peace. It is a state of being mentally and spiritually at peace, with enough knowledge and understanding to keep oneself strong in the face of discord or stress.
I offer private Yoga classes which are tailored specifically to the individual and their specific needs. I also offer a wide range of group Yoga classes that are welcoming and accessible for all. Gone is the myth that you “need to be flexible to do Yoga” Yoga is for everybody. Some of the classes I offer are: Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath, Gentle Flow, Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Flows for all levels.
I offer Ayurveda Health Counseling. It is here we will discuss and take a deep look into your daily habits around diet, lifestyle, environment, sleep, digestion, exercise routines and more. I will then be able to provide suggestions to daily diet and lifestyle modifications and therapies such as Yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, and Ayurveda massage based on Ayurvedic principles. You can then start to apply these simple suggestions and incorporating these therapies into your daily life in order to help ease some of your discomforts and live a more balanced, harmonious life.
My personal favorite treatment I offer is a traditional Ayurvedic massage called Abhyanga. Abhyanga is a practice of anointing the body with warm, herbal-infused oils gently and lovingly from head to toes. As the medicated herbal oil permeates our skin, it penetrates the depths of our being, dissolving tension, calming the mind and soothing the nervous system. It also serves as a powerful tool of cleaning and detoxifying the body as the lymphatic system gets activated and releases impurities and stagnant energies. Abhyanga is followed with a relaxing steam session.
Last but not least, I offer one-on-one assisted Stretch Therapy. Stretch Therapy goes far beyond the traditional notions of stretching. It delves deeper into releasing muscular tension and creating space for enhancing the range of motion. Through the gentle yet powerful application of various stretching techniques and postures, stretch therapy helps to improve flexibility, relieve muscle tension and promote healthy alignment. It nurtures our body by creating healthy blood flow lymph flow and increases joint mobility allowing us to move better with grace, strength and ease.
I am proud of my work and proud of my business and proud of what I have to offer the community. I make it a priority to learn from the best, so I can be the best at what I do. I set out to create a warm and welcoming community and facilitate a space where people can feel safe to heal and find balance.
Where do you see things going in the next 5-10 years?
The world needs healing now more than ever. We have become very externally stimulated, meaning we are looking at screens all day, tackling massive to-do lists, and always being a state of go, go, go. We have become so disconnected from the natural rhythms of nature. While Western medicine is wonderful to an extent, it can sometimes leave us with more questions than answers as to why we are feeling sick and tired all of the time or why we have digestive or sleep issues. While Western medicine usually looks at treating the symptom, Eastern medicine treats the root cause of the imbalance and works to get the body and mind back into a balanced state so the body can heal.
Pricing:
- Private Yoga – Ranges from $50-150 depending on location and number of people
- Group Yoga – $25 for a drop in / $100 for a 5 pack / $175 for a 10 pack
- Ayurveda Health Counseling – $100
- Abhyanga (Ayurvedic Massage) – $90 – 60 minutes / $110 – 75 minutes
- Stretch Therapy – $85 – 60 minutes / $275 – 4 pack of stretches / $575 for an 8 pack of stretches
Contact Info:
- Website: https://shantisoulhealing.com/
- Instagram: @shantisoulhealing
- Other: https://www.vagaro.com/shantisoulhealing
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