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The Wisdom of Ayurveda

August 16 – 20, 2026  |  Tamara Faust and Robin Meservey

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old holistic health system that focuses on wellness and disease prevention by living in alignment with the rhythms and cycles of nature through diet, lifestyle, self-care, and herbal remedies. These sessions offer a deep exploration into how to incorporate the wisdom of this ancient, valuable knowledge into your own life, so you have a deep sense of wellness in your body, mind, and spirit.

Mii amo guests may attend one, two or all six 90-minute sessions.

To reserve a session, please email concierge, by phone at 928.204.6300 or by dialing 301 from your guestroom phone. 

Embrace Your Journey

 

Your Unique Ayurvedic Constitution

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DAY ONE | August 17

Session 1, 9:30 - 11 am | Journey Lounge

Doshas - Your Mind, Body and Emotional Blueprint

In Ayurveda, your dosha represents your unique constitution, a blend of the physical, mental, and energetic qualities that shape who you are. Understanding your dosha can provide valuable insight into your natural tendencies, strengths, and areas where imbalance may occur.

A foundational concept in Ayurveda, doshas are categorized into three primary energies, each associated with specific elements, qualities, and functions within the body and mind. These energies influence everything from digestion and energy levels to emotions, behavior, and overall wellbeing.

In this session, you’ll uncover your unique Ayurvedic dosha and learn how this ancient wisdom can help you create greater balance, harmony, and vitality in your daily life. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of your personal constitution and practical insights for supporting your health, wholeness, and wellbeing.

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DAY ONE | August 17

Session 2, 4:30 - 6 pm | Journey Lounge

Staying in Balance

Ayurveda teaches that health is not a fixed state but a dynamic balance that requires awareness, intention, and daily care. When your doshas are in harmony, you are more likely to experience vitality, mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall wellbeing.

In this session, you’ll explore how lifestyle choices, diet, exercise, sleep, stress, seasonal changes, and daily routines can either support or disrupt your doshic balance. You’ll learn to recognize the early signs of imbalance and discover practical Ayurvedic tools for restoring equilibrium before minor issues become larger challenges.

Whether you are predominantly Vata, Pitta, or Kapha or a combination of doshas, you’ll gain personalized strategies to help maintain balance in your body, mind, and spirit. By the end of this session, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to align your daily habits with your unique constitution and create a sustainable foundation for long-term health and vitality.

Ayurvedic Self-Care Routines

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DAY TWO | August 18

Session 1, 9:30 - 11 am | Journey Lounge

Self-Care Routines

Long before it became a buzzword, Ayurveda recognized the importance of caring for the whole self. For more than 5,000 years, Ayurvedic wisdom has taught that consistent self-care is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate health, balance, and vitality.

In this session, you’ll explore daily habits, rituals, and lifestyle practices designed to nourish your unique constitution from morning and evening routines to mindful movement, rest, nourishment, and stress management.

This session explores practical tools and personalized self-care strategies that will help you feel more grounded, supported, and connected to yourself, transforming everyday moments into acts of self-love.

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DAY TWO | August 18

Session 2, 4:30 - 6 pm | Meet in Journey Lounge

Fostering Self-Love and Self-Care

Building on the foundation of daily self-care, this session explores the deeper practice of cultivating self-love through Ayurvedic wisdom. Learn how intentional practices such as meditation, mantras, mudras, and mindful reflection can help strengthen your connection to yourself and support emotional balance.

Discover simple yet powerful techniques for quieting the mind, nurturing self-compassion, and creating moments of inner peace throughout your day.

Ayurveda: Food as Medicine

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DAY THREE | August 19

Session 1, 9:30 - 11 am | Journey Lounge

Food as Medicine Part 1

In Ayurveda, food is far more than nourishment, it is one of the most powerful tools for creating balance, vitality, and lasting wellness. The ancient wisdom of Ayurveda teaches that it is not only what you eat, but how, when, and why you eat that influences your health.

Explore the importance of mindful eating, proper food combinations, digestion, meal timing, and the role of seasonal eating in maintaining balance throughout the year. You’ll gain insight into which foods naturally support your unique constitution, as well as how to adapt your eating habits as the seasons change.

By understanding the relationship between food, digestion, and overall wellbeing, you’ll begin to see how everyday meals can become a source of healing and prevention.

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DAY THREE | August 19

Session 2, 4:30 - 6 pm | Journey Lounge

Food as Medicine Part 2

This session brings the wisdom of Ayurvedic nutrition into your daily routine and offers practical tools for nourishing yourself from the inside out.

Beginning with a sampling of Ayurvedic favorites, explore the foundational principles of Ayurvedic nutrition and learn simple ways to incorporate these time-honored practices into your everyday life.

We’ll also delve into the important role of seasonal cleansing in Ayurveda. Examine why spring and fall cleanses are considered essential to maintain balance, support digestion, renew energy, clear accumulated toxins, and prepare the body for seasonal transitions.

Meet the Practitioners

Tamara Faust

Tamara is a seasoned therapist with over 20-years experience in the healing arts and at Mii amo since 2011. As a lifelong learner who is passionate about healing, she loves to combine travel with study and education. She has spent time in India training in Clinical Yoga & Ayurveda, Vipassana meditation, hospice care and teachings with the Dalai Lama.

Tamara travels to Sante Fe, New Mexico quarterly to participate in a 3-year Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner training program accredited by the North American Association of Craniosacral Practitioners. This training offers new insights on how to work with the energetic body, subtle anatomy, the nervous system and trauma resolution skills. As a result of this Biodynamic craniosacral therapy skillset, she is able to deeply tune into client needs leading to excellent results in sessions addressing challenges such as chronic pain/illness, mental/emotional stress, grief, shock/trauma, life transitions and more.

Robin Meservey

Robin has always had a passion for health and wellness and became curious about the science of Ayurveda during her studies at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She then pursued studying through the Sarasvati Institute of Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and is an 800-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist. For Robin, Ayurveda has it all and touches on all aspects of life; physical, mental, and spiritual and provides us with a path to live more fully with the rhythms and cycles of nature.