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Don't you sometimes wish that timeless wisdom could be packaged in a way that's not just digestible, but actionable, too? That you could integrate ancient insights for self-mastery into your daily life without needing a four-hour meditation routine? That's exactly what we're here for. Sign up for our newsletter and every week, you'll receive:
1 Wisdom quote straight from an age-old sacred text
2 Nuggets of inspiration from Ananta, to make that wisdom relatable
3 Introspective questions to awaken your inner guru, no matter how packed your schedule is
A WARM WELCOME FROM OUR CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, ANANTA RIPA AJMERA
Welcome to The Ancient Way, your bridge between eternal wisdom and contemporary life. We're here to help you tap into the radiant power of your authentic Self.
Our logo is inspired by the Sun, the universal source of light, encircled by the earthen lamps, or 'diyas', that are central to the 'garba' dance. This circular folk dance, celebrated by all genders, honors the divine feminine power embodied by the warrior goddess Durga.
In my book, The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self (Penguin Random House TarcherPerigee 2022), I delve into the profound journey of Durga as she vanquishes demons. These demons symbolize our inner obstacles that hold us back, disconnecting us from ourselves and others.
Just like Durga, we all have the power to embrace our true selves and achieve self-mastery. The lamp's light signifies the divine feminine energy within us all, ready to illuminate our true Self, connecting us in the eternal, circular dance of life.
To ignite the fire of your self-mastery and awaken your inner guru so you can make profound life changes that bring you inner peace and the power to leave the world better than you found it.
OUR MISSION
About Me
I'm Ananta, a spiritual teacher, author, Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, and Co-founder and Director of The Ancient Way. With over a decade of lineage-based training in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta spiritual philosophy, I'm here to guide you along this path. These teachings are rooted in oral traditions, handed down through generations from teacher to student.
The Ancient Way's mission is to continue the spiritual lineage traditions of Baba Ayodhya Nath Sinha, his father Bade Baba Shanti Prakash, and my Ayurveda ancestors, Amarchand Khokhani, Hakemchand Khokhani, Surchand Khokhani, and all those who came before.
Welcome Home, to Your True Self
I am so honored and delighted to have this opportunity to invite you to join our incredible spiritual membership community. Our goal is to help you discover the art and science of living a beautiful and balanced life, while awakening into your inner guru and transforming your pain into personal power for self-mastery. And the best part? You’ll be able to serve others authentically without compromising your own well-being.
At our core, we believe in three timeless values: Community, Practice, and Service. We offer a variety of programs that will empower you to sow the seeds of transformative practices right in the midst of your modern life. Think of it as cultivating your very own breathtaking garden of well-being, from the inside-out. These practices are flexible and designed to meet you wherever you are on your journey.
Community
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The Circle of Life Community Program is the perfect place to: Get introduced to ancient healing modalities. Deepen your own healing as a healer and/or teacher. Receive spiritual coaching, listen to inspiring guest speakers and connect heart-to-heart with fellow seekers in Power of Practice Circles. Download seasonal Ayurveda recipes, with links to places you can buy ingredients to support your wellbeing. Get introduced to ancient embodiment modalities (like yoga, dance forms, martial arts, etc.) to easily incorporate movement into your daily life. Find conscious business development resources. Connect meaningfully with others in our community buddy system. Gain valuable personal mentoring on your own spiritual wellness journey.
Practice
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True to ancient Ayurvedic source texts (often neglected in modern programs), The Ancient Way's Wellness Ambassador Program is a collection of online recordings of live sessions conducted by our founder Ananta, with support from her team of teachers. This unique, comprehensive training program is rooted in Ayurveda, and draws upon other aligned holistic health modalities. It is perfect for anyone seeking to really live and embody the ancient wisdom of how to be well, in all ways: physically, emotionally and spiritually, as a foundation for sharing this profound wellness wisdom with your community.
Service
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The Spiritual Warrior Certificate Program is a double certification program in your own personal transformation and to become a spiritual coach with the Association for Coaching. Ananta created this unique training program out of a powerful personal transformation journey she undertook to release pain from the past, heal old trauma and thereby prepare herself to lead with integrity. This course takes you, step-by-step through Ananta's process of spiritual transformation, as featured in her book, The Way of the Goddess. It is the perfect training program for anyone who wishes to lead, write books, teach, parent and/or otherwise live a life of service with deep integrity.
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is the Co-founder and Director of The Ancient Way.
ABOUT ANANTA
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is a 9-time international award-winning and 2-time best-selling author, spiritual teacher, Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, host of the True to Yourself Podcast, Advisor of Ayurveda at THE WELL, and Co-founder and Director of The Ancient Way. Empaths seek Ananta’s guidance to discover their inner peace and achieve optimal health, allowing them to live in alignment, experience self-mastery, and find true happiness. Many empaths struggle with setting boundaries, receiving, and listening to their intuition.
By working with Ananta, empaths can transform pain into power by learning to serve others authentically without sacrificing their own well-being. Ananta’s students, of all walks of life, in yoga and wellness studios, corporations and government agencies, appreciate how she empowers them to awaken their inner guru and ignite the fire of spiritual transformation to make profound changes in their lives that they never imagined they could make.
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Meet Our Team
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Nirav Banker
CO-FOUNDER, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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Gabrielle Brannon
COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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Camila Covarrubias
EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR
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Maria Blum
ADVISOR
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Dr. Mitch Hall
ADVISOR, CIRCLE OF LIFE SENIOR GROUP CO-LEADER
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Tabetha Hedrick
CIRCLE OF LIFE SENIOR GROUP CO-LEADER, SPIRITUAL WRITING MENTOR
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Becky Alby
CIRCLE OF LIFE PARENTING GROUP LEADER, SPIRITUAL MENTOR
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Brandi Remington
CIRCLE OF LIFE HEALER/TEACHER GROUP LEADER, SPIRITUAL MENTOR
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Eshita Dayani
CIRCLE OF LIFE SPIRITUAL MENTOR
Become the Hero of Your Own Spiritual Journey ·
Become the Hero of Your Own Spiritual Journey ·
Inspired by the nine-night fall goddess festival of Navratri from the ancient Vedic spiritual tradition that gifted the world Yoga and its sister science Ayurveda, The Way of the Goddess is an invitation to embark upon your own sacred hero’s journey. Author and spiritual teacher Ananta Ripa Ajmera shares her story of how she overcame trauma and abuse with the spiritual power of love, to give you a roadmap to reclaim your own power.
Weaving together mythological storytelling, memoir, and inspired rituals, this is a step-by-step, award-winning guide to reclaim nine spiritual superpowers in each of your 9 chakras: stability, creativity, transformation, love, voice, intuition, truth, rejuvenation and intention.
Whether you’re looking to overcome trauma, deepen your spiritual practices, or simply to reconnect to what matters most, the daily spiritual practices in this vibrantly illustrated and empowering guide will help you reflect, rejuvenate, and most all, inspire you to become the hero of your own spiritual journey.
“The Way of the Goddess is a stunning and special invitation to learn about nine Indian goddesses and put their wisdom into practice in your daily life. The rituals Ananta shares are fresh, approachable – and most of all – impactful.”
- Emma Loewe, Senior Sustainability Editor at MindBodyGreen
Listen to Ananta on the True to Yourself Podcast
We bring the True to Yourself quote "To thine own self be true, and thou canst not then be false to any man" to life here on the True to Yourself Podcast, a place where we explore the power of authentic living. Designed to empower empath intuitive seekers to awaken your inner guru so you can lead, serve, and love with integrity, this show is more than just a podcast; it's your compassionate companion to become your highest Self. In each episode, you'll hear relatable stories, ancient wisdom from Ayurveda and spiritual texts like The Bhagavad Gita, inspiring interviews with spiritual wellness leaders who walk their talk, and empowering chakra healing practices to embrace your true essence. Enjoy the spiritual journey that unfolds for you through the episodes.
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In this episode, you will learn a self-love and self care strategy that will not only help you with how to control anger issues, but also even serve as a catalyst for your entire spiritual growth journey and ability to form healthier relationships. The key to all of this is the self discovery process anger can lead you on to learn more about who you truly are, which will, in turn support you to more fully embody your true essence. When you are true to yourself, you are in the best position possible to form healthier relationships with others.