tune into the magic of life with ayurveda

I don’t need to tell you — the world is a crazy place right now. The truth is, all things considered, you’re probably crushing it. And…

What I want you to know is: life could be flowing with greater ease. 

In fact, with a little attention in the right places, life could blossom into an exhilarating journey of cosmic alignment, easeful connection, and yes, even enjoyment of your body. 

I promise you, there are solutions for your fatigue, digestive issues and difficulty sleeping at night. Yes, there are ways to move past feeling stuck, disconnected or burned out. And trust me, there is more meaning and magic to be discovered in this life. This is definitely possible for you.

My passion is to support you to tap into your internal wellspring of comfort and joy

…through routine, ritual and rest.

The systems I have to share with you are rooted in Ayurveda, India’s ancient holistic healing system known as “the Science of Life”. Ayurveda has distilled tangible practices for living our most vital life, and it has over 2,000 years of lived wisdom proving its efficacy.

How will we do it? 

First, I’ll guide you to get to know yourself in a new, profound way by understanding your Ayurvedic constitution — that is, the unique signature of your being that was imprinted in you at the moment of your conception. This tells us so much about who you are, including your strengths and challenges, so that we can work in tandem with them.

We’ll take a look at your patterns — your current rhythm and routine, in addition to deep seated beliefs that play a role in how you’ve consciously or unconsciously designed your life.

Then, combining Ayurveda’s tried+true physical and spiritual methodology, we’ll redesign your life to leverage the energy of cosmic rhythms (think: solar and lunar cycles), as well as the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) as tools to optimize your wellbeing. 

In other words…

We’ll create approachable daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal routines…

…that optimize your energy, enhance your creativity, and inspire levity in your mind and body. We’ll also discuss what foods and self care rituals are most important for you to integrate to support your unique being, and create systems and structures for weaving them in. You’ll dial in small and sustainable shifts to your habits that ultimately result in profound shifts in your life.

As we continue our work together, you’ll experience an improvement in how you feel physically, how you relate to others, how you reach your goals, and how you engage with your higher self. Amazingly, you’ll simultaneously heal+prevent chronic illness by addressing the root causes of imbalances that lead to disorder. Along the way, you’ll connect more deeply with your purpose, passion, pleasure, and the planet.

Ready to make it happen? 

Let’s connect to see if we’re a fit! Reach out by emailing me at sierra@cultivatebalance.com, and if we both agree, we’ll schedule your Kick Off Appointment. Appointments are available in person in Mexico City (Condesa) or virtually via zoom from wherever you are.

The Kick Off Appointment is USD$200 (for 75 min) — you’ll share with me where you’re at in life, how you feel right now, and what you’re seeking to shift or create in your body and mind. I’ll assess your Ayurvedic constitution and your current state of balance/imbalance, and then provide personalized routine, ritual and nourishment recommendations for you to begin your journey.

Follow Up Appointments are USD$145 (for 60 min) — we’ll check in on how you’re doing so far, and begin to weave in new routines and rituals that support your evolution. Follow Up Appointments are your opportunity for accountability as well as new learning, and are ideally scheduled every 2 to 4 weeks (ultimately, frequency is up to you as it aligns with your time and budget). 

Sliding scale pricing is available for Mexican citizens, BIPOC, non-profit workers, and farmers — just mention this when you reach out. Optional herbal medicines may be recommended at an additional cost. 

More ways to work with Sierra

The services above may be offered by Sierra alone, or in collaboration with her team.

Cultivate Balance

Ayurveda and Your Health

Ayurveda is an ancient system of health that focuses on the complete person including body, mind and spirit. This lived wisdom understands that people are more vulnerable to health conditions when vital energies of the mind, body and spirit are out of balance. Ayurveda thus teaches that by balancing the various mind-body functions with the rhythms and elements of nature, the natural intelligence of the body will automatically bring itself to wellness over time. Ayurveda is not a “quick fix,” and it is the individual’s intentional implementation of the appropriate Ayurvedic practices that brings about improved health and wellness.

Our Mission

Cultivate Balance is the joint practice of Certified Ayurvedic Practitioners Molly McConnell, ERYT and Sierra Brashear, MA. We are both graduates of the Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula 2000+ hour Ayurvedic Practitioner program, where we studied under world renowned Ayurvedic Doctor, Alakananda Ma. 

Our mission is to build individual and collective resilience through Ayurvedic Lifestyle Design as an emergent strategy for growing our capacity to embody the just and sustainable world we know is possible. Cultivate Balance provides personal consultations, virtual workshops, in-depth lifestyle programs, community wellness and consulting that support you (and your community) to nurture yourself so you can nurture the world.

Our approach to wellness invites a deep understanding and appreciation for your individuality, offering self care practices that inspire you to celebrate your strengths and overcome your challenges...so you can show up to do your life’s work. The focus is on nutrition, lifestyle routines and self care practices that support you in honoring the most balanced expression of your authentic nature. It is by reclaiming internal balance that your body can heal itself and lasting wellness becomes available.

Rooted in Ayurveda, our wellness systems weave ancient wisdom for holistic healing into the modern context. We seek to ensure this powerful knowledge is accessible to all who desire to embark on a journey of renewal.

Gratitude to our amazing and talented photographers: Aly Carlisle, Laura Bartzack, Kate Broussard and Jackie Nunnally.