Ayurvedic Consultations, Botanicals, Retreats & Workshops
Swasthasya Swashya Rakshanam Aturasya Roganut” - Charaka
“The aim of Ayurveda is to protect the wellbeing of healthy people and to cure the diseases of sick people”.
Since 2010 Ayurveda New Zealand has brought the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurvedic health and wellbeing to Auckland - and to workshops and retreats across New Zealand.
“Ayur” means life and “veda” means knowledge or science hence Ayurveda is often translated to mean the “Knowledge of Life”. Although Ayurveda has a history of over 5000 years, its principles are still equally applicable in modern New Zealand lifestyles.
At Ayurveda NZ we look to understand the root cause of an imbalance in order to correct the underlying condition or disease, rather than only treating the symptoms. Focused on maintaining mental and physical health from a holistic perspective, Ayurveda is also an excellent form of preventative medicine and rejuvenation.
The wisdom of Ayurveda encourages individuals to actively participate in maintaining their own good health in alignment with the different stages of their lives, the seasons, and the environment they live in.
At Ayurveda NZ we acknowledge the unique nature of each person and apply dietary, lifestyle, body therapies, and herbal remedies to assist in transformational processes.
Ayurveda New Zealand's Ayurvedic Practitioners
Sarita is the Founder and Director of Ayurveda New Zealand an Ayurvedic clinic in the heart of Grey Lynn, Auckland. A qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Sarita has studied in India and New Zealand and holds Diplomas in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy. Sarita offers Ayurvedic consultations, Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Treatments, Retreats and educational workshops.
Sattva Botanicals™ is the product brand for an Ayurvedic medicine range developed and launched by Ayurveda New Zealand in 2020. The range includes a Woman’s Health Formula, Mental Health Formula and over twenty other products derived from medicated powders, oils, and traditional Ayurvedic formulas. all Sattva Botanicals ingredients are certified organic and sourced from sustainable growers in India.
Born and raised in Germany, Sarita holds a MBA from Tuebingen university in Germany and has worked and lived in various countries during a corporate career of almost ten years with an international IT company. While enjoying the challenges of a demanding Hong Kong based assignment, she began to notice increasing stress related health issues. After experimenting with different modalities and not finding any satisfying answers, she visited her first Ayurvedic doctor who introduced Ayurvedic practices and Yoga into Sarita's life opening the door to a completely new world. This experience awakened an inner calling to learn more about Ayurveda and Yoga.
Today Sarita sees herself as an ambassador for Ayurveda & Yoga in New Zealand. Her vision is to introduce these ancient sciences to modern society so others can live a more healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. The skill set developed during her corporate career in sales and marketing and product development, together with three years of Ayurvedic diploma studies, have been invaluable in building her fast growing Ayurveda New Zealand business.
Sarita is a passionate public speaker and presents her topics with enthusiasm and compassion, inspiring her listeners to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into their daily lives.
Our Ayurvedic Therapist, Natasha Kotlarevsky
Natasha has been working as a massage therapist for 13 years and creates treatments that blend eastern and western techniques for a relaxing and therapeutic experience. She first delved into the world of holistic therapies with Ayurveda and completed the diploma of Ayurvedic lifestyle management in 2008 and quickly realised that body therapies were her passion. She continued studying relaxation and therapeutic massage, receiving her therapeutic massage diploma in 2013. Experience in Ayurvedic massage was gained working at an Ayurvedic clinic in Auckland followed by further four years as a therapist at the luxury Spa at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. For the past 9 years, Natasha has also been working as a massage therapist.
Sarita's Qualifications & Sattva Botanical Certifications
Sarita is a multi-qualified life-long learner.
Ayurveda New Zealand is registered and verified under the MPI (Ministry of Primary Industries) approved National Program 3 (Food Act 2014), and is a Registered Importer.
All our Sattva Botanicals products are blended in our council registered commercial kitchen which ensures highest quality standards in compliance with food and safety rules. View our Certificate.
Media Coverage for Ayurveda New Zealand
Ponsonby News: One Minute with Sarita Blankenburg
David Hartnell of Ponsonby News interviewed Sarita about Ayurveda, life in Ponsonby, her childhood and some of her favourite things.
Ponsonby News: A World of Wellness for 2024
It’s safe to say that for many of us, new year’s resolutions have most definitely fallen by the wayside by now. But now that the indulgent holidays are passed, it is a good time to focus on wellness, and perhaps a new practice to adopt that you’ll enjoy enough to stick with as the year rolls on.
Ponsonby News Speaks to Sarita