About

Sama Ayurveda is a nourishing space that exists for the well-being and happiness of all. Through the knowledge and practical application of Ayurveda my wish is to provide a space that elevates the mind, body, and consciousness so we may live the full radiance of our potential.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Our divine birthright is health, happiness and abundant energy. My role is as facilitator to help you uncover the treasure inside through the wisdom of Ayurveda and complementary healing arts.

Sama, a Sanskrit term that translates to calmness, tranquility, and having mastery over the mind. It is also the first of the six virtues of jnana yoga, the path of wisdom.

Radiance, an attractive combination of good health and happiness. Also the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light. See AyurBeauty Radiant Beauty through the practices of Ayurveda.

Divine, represents consciousness. Supremely good, beautiful; extremely pleasant or heavenly perfect.

Ayurvedic Beauty, one who is feels peace, is in harmony with nature and radiates from health within. When you see him or her there is a light coming from her and she need not speak a word.

...... May you enjoy the pleasures of good health and HAPPINESS!

Maria Carbonell is an ayurvedic guide, therapist, lifestyle coach and founder of Sama Living and Sama Ayurveda.

In her work she aims at creating an optimal internal environment for allowing prana – life force intelligence - to move freely through the body to boost health and vitality. Ayurveda is the foundation in which process is encouraged, always moving in the direction of our dharma, spiritual truth or simply to animate who we TRULY are.

Nature gives us all the tools we need to live happy, healthy and full lives. Maria reminds if we've gotten off track from our own natural rhythm and through the principles of Ayurveda, shows how we can get back in synch. During a consultation she may event take the time to find out what makes you happy, what your purpose is and how to fulfill it. That is where radiant beauty is, in the deepest layers of our Selves.

Maria's own personal health issues led her to discover the subtle healing nature and practices of Ayurveda. She quietly sought a deeper meaning to the physical symptoms that were causing her joint pain, vertigo, fatigue, lethargy, weakened immune system and chest pains. Instinctively, visiting a western doctor and taking medications was not one of the options. In researching natural health she came across Ayurveda. She came to learn she was going through a period of imbalance and was at the stage of illness where it could be reversed. Her wake up call.

Toxin (amma) accumulated... physical, emotional and mental toxins. She learned even what Western medicine considers healthy, it was surprising to how much toxins she accumlated on an average day from small acts of neglect, though well intentioned, to reverse them the next day. She appeared healthy to everyone else but inside were signs her body was shouting for attention.

Her 'toxin collection spree' ran the gammut of ignoring a deeper need, putting aside things that filled her soul, eating late, putting off exercise, eating rushed, eating when experiencing negative emotions, shallow breathing, hunching over computer all day, hurting over a sensitive comment. Her body and mind was in state of imbalance and was reaching out to her not to stray further from the rhythm and intelligence of Nature.

Just like it is a process to accumulate toxins and create bad habits, it has been a process to greater awareness of health and understanding of the interactions between the mind, our body and our consciousness. It was an expansive way to look at life in terms of what our unique gifts, our truth – dharma, not simply health but what we will do with our health.

Sama Ayurveda exists so she can pass on this knowledge to those who are ready to accept an easier way to be and move through the troubles of life with lightness, growth and gratitude.

Education and qualifications:

Maria received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Marymount University Arlington, VA, a Catholic university founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM) that promotes intellectual and spiritual development. There she expanded her knowledge of the philosophy of Love, Truth, and Beauty and continues to strive to live within the realm of its teachings.

Certified in Essential Oil Therapeutics in Botanical Medicine from David Crow, Floracopeia; Advanced Ayurvedic Body Therapy, Ayurvedic Facials and Skin Care from California College of Ayurveda; Ayurvedic philosophy, Tibetan Ayurvedic foundations, whole food nutrition & ayurvedic herbs, clinical aromatherapy, ayurvedic pulse, tongue and clinical assessment and pancha karma at the dhyana Center for Health Science; Marma Therapy Dr. Vasant Lad; Women’s health with Ayurvedic Dr. Sarita Shrestha from Nepal; Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher/Leader from Dr. Madan Kataria School of Laughter Yoga; intuition and energy healing with Laura Day; and reiki method of natural energy healing, Usui Reiki Center, Santa Barbara; Tibetan and Indian Ayurvedic Beauty in Tibetan Chakra Stone Treatment at Diamond Way Ayurveda with Robert and Melanie Sachs.

"Loving gratitude to those who have supported me on this path and who continue to teach me with their sage wisdom and grace. My teachers on my life's path have been many. Special acknowledgment to DeAnna Batdorff, of the dhyana Center, where I became certified as an ayurvedic practitioner. I have been given a strong foundation in the traditions of Tibetan Ayurveda for which I am immensely grateful for."

Laughter Yoga Aromas For Living Day of Wellness to Support the Breast Cancer Fund, 2008.

Sama Living Individual Personalized Business Coaching, with a twist

Through her training, knowledge, intuitive approach and entrepreneurial experience, Maria, a former L adies Who Launch Incubator Leader to women launching businesses, continues to offer one-on-one holistic Business and Strategic Action Coaching to women entrepreneurs through Sama Living. She specializes in the OnePage Business Plan (the Manager), creating budgets, financial management, and creating an Action Plan for a solid foundation and plan for growth and success for holistic business, start-ups and online retailers specifically and those wishing to implement and explore the viability of an idea.

Her approach is not the typical of B-schools. The tools she shares are tools for the new Age, surpassing what the information age offered us leaving many empty and spiritually bankrupt. There is a happy balance going into the Aquarian Age. Her 22 years of unique experiences managing a privately owned bank in the Washington, DC area, working in various non-profit organizations (environmental, youth, social, Diabetes Research, public TV and Radio) as fundraiser, business development, community relations, and entrepreneur. Her tools are practical and satisfies the WHOLE person we are. She uses the power of visioning, meditation, laws of nature, daily discipline, applying Ayurvedic elemental principles, and practical decisive action to Design Your Life, Dream Big and Live a Radiant Life of Vitality ! Be fearless. LOVE your ONE life. See Beauty and ONEness in ALL things and beings. Maria will help you get unstuck and get your flames re-kindled! Click here to learn more.

Oh and here's the twist... your health will not suffer and your relationships continue to be nourished with your loving, vibrant energy. You will LOVE waking up each morning with purpose. And you will attract the right person and oportunity at the perfect time.

"Breath is life and through the spirit of laughter and proper breathing techniques, we breathe prana... energy that gives meaning and purpose to life."

Pancha karma at Rasa Ayurveda Traditional Healing Centre for Women, Kerala, S. India (self portraits).