About Rati (Romany)
Namaste. I'm Rati (Romany Rutledge), a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and long time yoga practitioner and teacher. I love to share my deep appreciation and knowledge of ayurvedic wisdom. Ayurveda is a system of healthcare that is relevant to every being on Earth, as it draws wisdom from the fundamental laws of nature that govern the dynamics of the macrocosm of the world, and the microcosm of our individual bodies.
One of the specialities of ayurveda is its ability to individualise healthcare - no two people are alike, and this is deeply considered and applied when offering healthcare. Two people with the same illness may receive very different treatment.
I specialise in treatment of digestive disorders, vegetarian nutrition, women's healthcare, as well as mental and emotional support. However, I would love to help you with whatever your unique situation is presenting.
I especially love to give ayurvedic bodywork treatments, and see the instant relief and improvement that can be had. All of my bodywork treatments are adapted to suit our western cultural sensitivities and resources.
When I'm not in practice you might find me with my family (two teenage children and husband), gardening, walking, practicing yoga or playing guitar and singing.
​Qualifications and Experience
2003 - present: Immersion and daily practice of Bhakti yoga (mantra meditation, svadhyaya/scriptural study, kirtan)
2005-2010: Yoga Teacher and Studio Manager @ Christchurch Yoga Studio
2007-2009: Diploma of Naturopathy, Naturopathic College of New Zealand
2008: Certificate in Relaxation Massage and Trigger Point Therapy
2008-2009: Relaxation Massage Therapist at Healthy Balance, Christchurch
2007-2009: Shop assistant @ Healthy Balance, Natural Health Store, Christchurch
2011 to date: Organic Farmer and co-owner of Veda Organics
2021-2024: Ayurvedic Practitioner studies 1500hrs, YogaVeda Institute
Teachers included KP Khalsa Singh, Dr. Scott Roos, Mareck Sawicki, Dr. Resmi Gopal, Terra Rafael, Kate O'Donnell and Shreejan Sita (Maa Shree).
2022-2024: College Level Anatomy and Physiology study
2022: 300hr Yoga Teacher Training, HJYU - study and practice of various meditation techniques, yoga for injuries and inclusivity, yoga nidra, restorative yoga, yin yoga, pranayama and mantra.
2023: 20hrs of one-on-one training with Dr. Liladhar Gupta, Vrndavan, India
2023: Shirobhyanga and Padabhyanga 3 day training at MoveWell, Christchurch
2024: Certificate of Ayurvedic Bodywork, School of Ayurveda and Panchakarma, Kerala, India
2024: 300 hr Pancha Karma Technician and Ayurveda Bodywork Training @ Maharani Academy, Santa Barbara, USA
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As well as the above I attend regular seminars and workshops on ayurveda and natural health. I love to learn and study and am always updating and refreshing my understanding.
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