Welcome in, I’m Meryll
Photo Credit: Matthew Purpura
At the tender age of 7 years old, I started my first diet. I grew up with an older sister who loved all things fashion and I found myself surrounded by Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Seventeen Magazines. “Weightloss” and “How to Please Men” were the hottest topics and like most young girls, you already know I ate that sh*t up. As a young teen and up until my early 20’s, I spent most of my energy obsessively controlling how much I ate and exhausting myself at the gym in an attempt to live up to unrealistic beauty standards set by the fashion industry.
Photo Credit: Matthew Purpura
FROM FEELING HELPLESS, CONFUSED AND ALONE
TO THRIVING AS A PLANT-BASED
Vegan of 10 years with overflowing energy to do what I love like dance, create pottery, surf, and be involved in my yoga community & feeling ultra blessed to work with beautiful women who are committed to making positive changes in their health has been challenging but more importantly, FULFILLING AF.
Through Ayurveda, I’ve learned that healing is non-linear, requires our gentle patience, and involves our active participation. The path to healing can be challenging to navigate and with almost 10 years of experience working as an Ayurveda and Plant-Based Chef, it brings me great pleasure to tell you that you no longer have to walk this journey alone. I teach women how to nourish their bodies and strengthen their abilities to heal naturally so they can move freely in their body and feel confident in their own skin.
If you’re ready to embody pleasure from real nourishment and reconcile your relationship to food, I’m overflowing with joy to be here by your side!
SOME AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN VEGAN VEDAS ⬇
SOME AMAZING ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN VEGAN VEDAS ⬇
After taking my 1:1 Ayurveda Coaching Program, these women not only found relief from the burden of digestive issues they’ve experienced for most of their lives, but they were also relieved of anxiety, heaviness, and extremely painful menstrual cycles that quote, “have forever changed their lives.”
Helping Johanna improve her digestion & menstrual pain while growing a loving practice of managing her stress & anxiety with noticeable change in her quality of life.
Providing tools to support Anna’s body & digestive system through a major life transition. Together, we helped her choose a path of nourishment that was right for her and her body.
Helping Melinda eat gorgeous meals that don’t make her feel like she’s depriving herself and is still losing weight. Melinda’s skin is no longer dry and her anxiety levels have decreased dramatically.
A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME
My initials spell out MMM which totally explains why I believe life is meant to be full of joy & pleasure.
Western Astrology: Scorpio Sun, Gemini Moon, Capricorn Rising, Vedic Astrology: Libra Sun, Taurus Moon, Capricorn Rising
Lover of all dance styles especially salsa, pole, hip hop, bachata, freestyle, hula, you name it!
I’ve been involved with the food and beverage industry for more than half my life.
PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Purpura
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Southern California University of Health Sciences
Clinical Experience
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Plant Based Nutrition Certification- T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, E Cornell University
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Yoga Alliance Certified 200hr- Vinyasa Training in Los Angeles, CA
Yoga Alliance Certified 200hr- Shivananda Yoga Training in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Yoga Alliance Certified 300hr- Vinyasa Training in Rishikesh, India
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Over 16 years in the food & beverage industry; 10 years as a self taught plant based chef.
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Serving the greater Los Angeles area and Orange County communities a unique, community experience
My Values here at Vegan Vedas
GENTLE APPROACH
Your nourishment protocol has to fit you like a glove. Other programs fail to work NOT because you are lazy, stubborn, or bad at following guidelines. These one-size-fits-all approaches fail to work because they do not support your unique blueprint and fail to honor your current needs for this season in your life. We’ll take a gentle look at what health means to you on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level & choose aligned practices that support you on every level.
VIBE TO NATURE'S RHYTHM
You and Nature have many things in common. Your body is composed of a special combination of Nature’s 5 elements that ultimately make up your blueprint for how to nurture everything from your digestion, menstrual cycle, emotional tendencies, and even your soul’s purpose. In fact, you and Nature share an incredible connection that I am here to help you understand & strengthen to build immunity in your body and vibrancy in your energy.
MINDFUL EATING & NOURISHMENT
We are replacing restrictive dieting for a more creative approach that focuses on strengthening you digestive fire to burn excess weight from your physical and emotional body. Not only do we focus on what to eat to balance digestive issues that weigh you down, but you will also learn how to connect deeply with your nourishment practice through the ritual of eating. From our offerings, you will learn how to intentionally create harmony between body & mind beyond the tastebuds.
RITUALIZING SELF CARE
Rituals are about creating space & time to honor the various cycles of change and connect with the divine that lives inside of you. You will learn how to create self- care rituals around the transitional shifts of the seasons, the diurnal cycles of day and night, and the moon cycles of your womb space to keep your body and mind feeling rejuvenated all year round.
HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER ❋
HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER ❋
1:1 AYURVEDA COACHING
In the hustle of life, self-care often takes a backseat, leaving you feeling depleted in digestion, mood, and energy. Past attempts at health resets through diets and detoxes have only fueled insecurity and anxiety. I've been there too, navigating shame and frustration. Now, I offer an alternative: my 1:1 Ayurveda Coaching Program. Over six weeks, I'll guide you towards nourishing your body and embracing natural healing, fostering joy and confidence in your own skin. Let's embark on this journey together towards holistic wellness and vitality.
PRIVATE YOGA SESSIONS
Private yoga sessions are offered virtually or in-person (Long Beach and Orange County locals only) to beginners looking for intentional ways to move the body, improve joint mobility, increase flexibility, and build strength outside of the noise of a group yoga class. One-on-one yoga sessions are a great opportunity to receive focused guidance from your instructor so that your time on your mat is productive, effective, and injury preventive. You will learn the foundations of how to return to your peaceful nature through intentional breathing, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
NOURISH YOUR BODY PROGRAM
(A 12- Week Group Ayurveda Coaching Program)
“Nourish Your Body" offers an exclusive group Ayurveda coaching program for health enthusiasts and professionals aiming to elevate their well-being. With a focus on better recovery, stress reduction, and inflammation mitigation, this program provides comprehensive guidance to optimize health and vitality. Join us on a transformative journey towards holistic wellness. Cohorts launch on September 1, 2024, and March 1, 2025, providing flexibility to start your wellness journey at your preferred time.
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*PHOTO CREDIT: Matthew Purpura
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