The Story Behind the Name

What is Svasthya?

Svasthya is one of the Sanksrit words for health and well-being. In Sanskrit, which is the language of the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, words are literally charged with meaning. The word Svasthya is made up of two smaller root words:

Sva: the True Self

Stha: etablished, steady, and solid

In the Vedic tradition, health and well-being are understood as an active process as well as a state of being. Well-being is qualified by the experience of being firmly established, steady, and solid within the True Self, no matter what the external conditions are. The True Self is the part of an individual that is deeply connected to one’s innermost nature and highest values.

Well-being is a state of integrity and harmonious relationship with the True Self.

Most people tend to take health and wellness for granted until a state of imbalance or inner-conflict arises. The need to pay attention, listen, and course-correct becomes evident in order to live a fulfilling life, in harmonious relationship with nature - one’s own inner nature as well as the nature of the outer world.

About Reena

The Person Behind Svasthya Well-Being

My strengths-based perspective will mirror back to you your own uniqueness and potential, and will empower you to make choices that are aligned with your highest values. I counsel through compassion and inquiry to help clients understand themselves and discover their unique gifts, purpose, and solutions.

My specialty is effective communication and supporting people through life’s transitions. I offer clients an experience of being deeply seen and heard and reflect back a unique perspective that may have not been considered before. My approach is equal parts no-nonsense and compassionate, and based strongly in asking the most useful questions together.

I enjoy having a smaller practice in order to provide high-quality, individualized care to meet the unique needs of each client.

Education and Credentials

• New York University, B.S. in Communication Studies

• University of Santa Monica, M.A. in Spiritual Psychology with a specialization in Consciousness, Health, and Healing

• Jane’s House of Well-Being, E-RYT 500 (Yoga Alliance Certified)

• The Spirituality of Nonviolent Communication with Robert Gonzales

• Resonant Language with Sarah Peyton

• Facing Privilege with Miki Kashtan

• Mount Madonna Institute, Ayurvedic Health Counselor

• Sanskrit with Sai Ganesh Nagpal