Marma Conversations: Anja Werstler Gomez, Ayurvedic Practitioner

Anja Werstler Gomez is an Ayurvedic practitioner with a focus on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and guiding parents through the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both mother + baby. She will join us in the Marma Community on Thursday, January 25th at 10am CST for a candid conversation about health + wellness through the eyes of Ayurveda in a modern world.

We asked Anja a few questions to learn a little more about her before our chat.

Share with us a little about your journey into women’s health.

I am a special needs teacher based in Berlin, Germany. Daily I am confronted with parents and their children who navigate the world uniquely, be it through the lens of autism, Down syndrome or other mental, physical and emotional challenges.

My own path to women’s health has been deeply intertwined with Ayurveda, an ancient healing system from India that I came across during my time there. This profound science has allowed my husband and I to detoxify our bodies, minds, and emotions, and achieve a harmonious balance in our hormones. Our next goal is to get pregnant.

In 2019, I began my training to become an Ayurvedic practitioner and recently qualified in a unique program called Garbh Sanskar. Garbh Sanskar is a scientific regimen that is in tune with nature and allows us to consciously shape the growth of the fetus. This age-old Ayurvedic practice focuses on the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of both the mother and the child during pregnancy and beyond. It is a series of practices that includes diet, yoga, meditation, and positive thinking aimed at creating a nurturing environment for the growing baby. Ayurveda and Garbh Sanskar together offer a holistic approach to health.

If you had 1 piece of advice to someone wanting to restore their fertility, what would it be?

Healthy parents ~ Healthy baby

Diet and lifestyle is the key to fertility and a happy and healthy baby.

What does it look like to work with you in your practice?

I offer 1:1 coaching sessions for fertility support and pregnancy support by following the concept of Garbh Sanskar. I am working hand in hand with an excellent team of Ayurvedic doctors based in Mumbai, India.

What is your favorite food you could never do without?

I love pudding :)

What is a ritual (daily, monthly, seasonal) that has aided in your own personal development?

Daily manifestation before going to bed.

What is a go-to meal that you’re making right now?

Breakfast porridge (almond milk, ghee, oats, dates, walnuts, black sesame seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, apple, pumpkin seeds, psyllium, tumeric, fennel seeds)

How can people find + connect with you?

Email: anjasiddhaveda@gmail.com

Instagram: @anjaog