Give yourself
butterflies.
Begin your journey toward balance and well-being with a sense of resilience and empowerment. Inspired by “Kō,” symbolizing new beginnings, and “Tara,” the guiding star, this is your invitation to discover the support you need to reconnect with your true self.
KōTara offers the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in a way that is approachable, nurturing, and personalized. It’s more than just relief from discomfort—is about helping you identify and listen to your inner guidance. KōTara helps you find lasting transformation in your health, aligning your body, mind, and spirit, and empowering you to become your own guiding light.
Your personalized path to lasting wellness.
Balanced living through timeless traditions.
Building wellness together, naturally.
Your personalized path to lasting wellness. Balanced living through timeless traditions. Building wellness together, naturally.
TREATING WITH AYURVEDA
There are times when our body energies become imbalanced, symptoms can arise that affect your physical, emotional, and mental health. Sometimes, the body finds its way back to balance naturally, but other times, it needs a guiding hand. A KōTara Ayurvedic practitioner will assess your symptoms to identify which dosha is out of alignment and work to restore harmony. Through carefully chosen foods, movement, and lifestyle practices, the practitioner realigns your doshas by introducing qualities that counterbalance the symptoms you’re experiencing.
Each person’s energy is unique, and by addressing your distinct doshic makeup, a KōTara Ayurvedic practitioner will help you cultivate lasting wellness and move toward your ideal state of health.
Ayurveda can help with:
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Many people struggle with persistent conditions like fatigue, digestive problems, and chronic pain that conventional medicine may not fully address.
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High levels of stress and anxiety are common due to modern lifestyles. Many seek natural and effective relief.
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There is a strong desire for sustainable methods to maintain youth and energy as people age.
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Difficulties with sleep and insomnia significantly impact overall well-being.
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New mothers need comprehensive support for physical recovery and emotional adjustments post-childbirth.
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Many women struggle with this stage of life transition, including symptoms caused by hormonal imbalances conventional medicine may overlook.
WHAT IS AYURVEDA?
Ayurveda, meaning “science of life” in Sanskrit, is one of the world’s oldest holistic health systems. It teaches that each person has a unique balance of three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—energies derived from the five elements:
Earth: the state of stability, structure, and grounding; the foundation for our physical bodies
Water: the state of fluidity, moisture and flow; nourishing all living things
Fire: the state of heat and transformation; digestion, metabolism, and energy, helping us change and grow
Air: the state of mobility and movement. Air controls circulation, breathing, and communication, allowing flexibility and expansion
Space: the space that holds everything. Ether provides the room for all things to exist and grow, representing awareness and possibility
These five states of matter express themselves in the human body as the three doshas:
Vata: Ether and Air
Pitta: Fire and Water
Kapha: Water and Earth
The doshas are universal energies that are the functions at play in human physiology. Because the body constantly fluctuates, each dosha fluctuates. Anytime we do something in excess, the doshas become aggravated and the body is subjected to pathology or disease.
When these energies become imbalanced, symptoms arise that affect your physical, emotional, and mental health. By addressing these imbalances through diet, movement, and lifestyle practices, Ayurveda guides you back to harmony.
Find your dosha.
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THE CREATIVE
Represented by air and space, Vata controls breathing, heartbeat, and muscle and joint movement. It also controls anxiety, fear, pain, and other nervous system functions. Individuals who have Vata as their dominant dosha are creative, adaptable, and tend to be social butterflies. They are known to be on the go, but can be subject to imbalance from excessive stress.
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THE LEADER
Represented by fire and water, Pitta controls bodily functions such as metabolism and digestion, while also governing emotions like anger, hate, and jealousy. Those who have pitta as their primary dosha are natural leaders, driven, determined, and passionate. They generally have a strong appetite and are able to digest food more easily, but can experience irritability and anger more easily than the other two doshas.
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THE SUPPORTER
Represented by water and earth, Kapha controls the body’s physical structure, immune system, and emotional responses such as forgiveness, calmness, love, and greed. Those who are Kapha dominant are quite balanced. They are solid and reliable, and able to hold onto jobs and relationships long after they are “no longer nourishing or necessary.” When Kapha is in excess, they can be stubborn and resistant to change.
Your personalized path to lasting wellness.
Balanced living through timeless traditions.
Building wellness together, naturally.
Your personalized path to lasting wellness. Balanced living through timeless traditions. Building wellness together, naturally.
THE KōTARA METHOD
You may be seeking relief from chronic health issues, stress, or emotional imbalances. Perhaps you’re looking for a more natural, holistic way to address your well-being, or simply curious about how to bring balance into your life. At KōTara, your journey toward wellness begins with understanding your unique needs and restoring harmony in your body, mind, and spirit.
THE KōTARA VALUES
Our tailored virtual Ayurvedic consultations are designed to understand your unique body and mind, offering you personalized health solutions that address the root causes of your discomfort. Together, we’ll create a plan that helps you feel empowered and in control of your wellness journey.
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Addressing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects.
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Tailoring wellness plans to individual needs.
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Maintaining genuine and transparent practices.
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Focus on sustainable practices and empowering tools for lasting health.
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Building a supportive and inclusive wellness community.
The lifestyle practices and treatment modalities that we use as part of the KōTara Method include:
Dosha Appropriate Food Choices • Mindful Eating Habits • Herbs and Tea Recommendations • Seasonal and Stage of Life Living • Yoga, Exercise and Movement Practices • Breathwork & Meditation • Mudras and Mantras • Sleep Hygiene • Dinacharya- Morning and Evening Routines • Sexual and Reproductive Health Support
Balanced living through timeless traditions.
Your personalized path to lasting wellness.
Building wellness together, naturally.
Balanced living through timeless traditions. Your personalized path to lasting wellness. Building wellness together, naturally.
THE PROCESS
Our simple, step-by-step process is designed to guide you toward lasting wellness. Whether you’re just beginning your Ayurvedic journey or are seeking deeper healing, we’re here to support you.
If you are a new client, or are not ready to commit just yet, please book a complimentary 15-minute clarity call.
The CLARITY CALL consists of a warm introduction—an opportunity to discuss your wellness goals and get a gentle introduction to Ayurveda. This call is meant to help you feel comfortable and aligned with the process. If you feel ready to move forward, we’ll book a comprehensive initial consultation.
A sliding pricing scale always available upon request, if needed.
The KōTara Aryuvedic Program
CLARITY CALL (15 MINUTES)
WELLNESS QUESTIONNAIRE
You’ll then complete a detailed wellness questionnaire, sharing insights about your health history, lifestyle, and current concerns. This helps us ensure that your consultation is fully personalized and tailored to your needs.
INITIAL CONSULTATION (2 HOURS)
DETAILED ASSESSMENT
An in-depth evaluation based on your wellness questionnaire to understand your doshas and any health imbalances.
PERSONALIZED PLAN
After this session, you’ll receive a personalized plan with tailored recommendations for diet, lifestyle adjustments, and natural remedies designed specifically for your needs.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Following this initial consultation, you’ll have a clear understanding of what steps are necessary to achieve balance and address your wellness goals.
FOLLOW UP SESSIONS (50 MINUTES)
In the follow-up sessions, we’ll focus on the how—guiding you through the practical steps of your holistic Ayurvedic plan:
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
We will walk you through each component of your plan—explaining what each practice is, why it’s essential for balancing your doshas, and how it will support your health.
INTEGRATION INTO DAILY LIFE
You’ll receive personalized guidance on how to seamlessly integrate these practices into your everyday routine, ensuring they fit your lifestyle.
REAL-TIME SUPPORT
We’ll work together to monitor your progress, making real-time adjustments to your plan as needed. This ensures that you stay on track and continue moving toward your wellness goals.
MEDITATION & GROUNDING
Each session will also include a grounding meditation to help center your mind and body, supporting your journey toward balance.
CHARISHMA KOTHARI
OUR FOUNDER
My journey to holistic wellness is a powerful story of My journey to holistic wellness has been one of transformation, resilience, and self-love—a path that now empowers me to guide others in their healing. Growing up as a first-generation Indian in Delaware, I felt drawn to something beyond cultural expectations and conventional ideas of success. This search for belonging led me across countries and cities, in pursuit of healing, self-discovery, and connection.
It was in the beauty of France that I began uncovering the truth I’d been seeking. A relationship grounded in freedom and presence taught me the power of living fully, reconnecting me with my own strength and clarity, and instilling a deep compassion and self-love.
This awakening inspired my commitment to holistic practices, especially Kundalini yoga, breathwork, and Alignment-Based Yoga Asana, which became the foundation of my work. Certified as a Yoga and Meditation Teacher at Samyama in Bali in 2022 and as an Ayurvedic Wellness Coach through the Shakti School in 2023, I’m on track to complete Ayurvedic Health Counselor training by 2025. My mission is simple yet profound: to help others reconnect with their true selves and discover lasting wellness.
What makes my work unique is not just the knowledge I bring, but the lived experience of personal transformation. I understand the courage it takes to heal, embrace self-love, and commit to a path of growth. This empathy allows me to create a nurturing, supportive environment for each client—one where they can feel seen, valued, and empowered.
At our core, I believe we are all pure love, though life’s challenges can sometimes cloud that connection. Through my work, I offer a gentle yet powerful reminder that the answers lie within. With the right guidance, anyone can reconnect with their inner strength and wisdom. My approach is about more than temporary relief; it’s about helping my clients experience lasting transformation, guiding them toward a life filled with joy, balance, and self-empowerment.
At KōTara, I lead with the belief that “if we can’t give ourselves butterflies, how can we expect anyone else to?” This sentiment is at the heart of my work, inviting every client to step into their own power and discover the incredible potential that lies within.
Give yourself butterflies.
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SAY HELLO
I believe that the experience of each client is unique - as such, each treatment is customized to cater to you personally. To discuss this in more depth, or to ask any questions you may have before booking, please reach out.
