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Sacred First Cycle
An Ayurvedic guide to supporting girls through the first period
July 21 | 10 am - 3 pm EDT | 1 hour lunch break
Join a 5-hour live masterclass for mothers, guides and young women themselves, ready to be guided through the sacred first bleed.
Discover how the Ayurvedic lens of the first cycle goes far beyond a hygiene and biology conversation.
Sacred First Cycle: One Day Immersion (2026)
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Get the knowledge and tools to support a girl for her first period (menarche) through Ayurveda, modern science, and feminine wisdom
What most approaches say
- Prepare her with hygiene products and a conversation
- Menarche is a biological event
- Period pain and irregularity are normal
- All girls go through the same transition
- There is nothing to do besides support her emotionally
What Ayurveda sees
- Preparation begins through specific nourishment of the body and honoring cosmic cycles
- The first bleed is one of the sacred threshold rites (ritusiddhi): a samskara that leaves a permanent imprint on the subtle body
- They are a doshic imbalances that are readable, addressable, and preventable
- Every girl carries a unique doshic constitution that determines her menstrual health for decades
- The ceremony, the witnessing, and the transmission are what the body is biologically waiting to receive
What most approaches say
- Prepare her with hygiene products and a conversation
- Menarche is a biological event
- Period pain and irregularity are normal
- All girls go through the same transition
- There is nothing to do besides support her emotionally
What Ayurveda sees
- Preparation begins through specific nourishment of the body and honoring cosmic cycles
- The first bleed is one of the sacred threshold rites (ritusiddhi): a samskara that leaves a permanent imprint on the subtle body
- They are a doshic imbalances that are readable, addressable, and preventable
- Every girl carries a unique doshic constitution that determines her menstrual health for decades
- The ceremony, the witnessing, and the transmission are what the body is biologically waiting to receive
Ayurvedic Approach to The First Period
The first period is not a biological event to manage. Ayurveda has always recognized it as a crossing from childhood (kumari, the premenstrual maiden stage) to young womanhood (rajaswala, the menstruating young woman):
from pure potential into creative power,
from childhood into embodied womanhood,
from being primarily shaped by others into becoming a vessel of one's own cyclical wisdom.
What awakens in this crossing is the inner feminine principle: the capacity to create, nurture, magnetize, and transform.
An AyurPrana masterclass founded under the lineage of Dr. Vasant Lad
Vrinda Devani
MD, AD
Board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Ayurvedic Doctor
Devoted to bridging clinical medicine and classical Ayurveda in women's health
Sandy Viteri
RYT 200, AC
Ayurvedic Ambassador and Journey Guide
Devoted to honoring the sacred feminine through Ayurveda, Yoga, and rite of passage
Join the Sacred First Cycle masterclass and discover the map Ayurveda preserved for this exact moment in a girl's life.
July 21, 2026 |10 am - 3 pm EDT | 1 hour lunch break
What you’ll experience
A 5 hour live journey exploring the transition into womanhood through three lenses:
Ayurveda · Modern Science · Feminine Wisdom
- What is the first period physiologically, philosophically, symbolically, mentally, spiritually
- How to support this phase as a rite of passage
- How to honor this transition as a transition arc beginning as early as 7 and 8 years old
- How to support healthy menstruation
- Doshic variations of the menstrual cycle
Still have questions?
Our care team is here to walk you through the complete masterclass curriculum.
care@liveayurprana.comTake This Masterclass If
You are a mother who wants to give her daughter what you never received, and is ready to hold this crossing with knowledge, intention, and love.
You are a girl entering a new phase of life and trying to understand the changes in your body, emotions, and inner world with clarity instead of confusion.
You are an aunt, grandmother, caregiver, or woman who loves a girl approaching her first cycle.
You are a woman who sees her own unhealed story reflected in what you have read on this page and feels ready to receive for herself what was never offered to her.
For the woman who crossed that threshold in silence. The one who is choosing something different for the girl she loves.
The Holistic First Period Masterclass
On July 21st, we will gather via zoom to discover how Ayurvedic practices support a healthy first period, conscious preparation, and a girl's long term wellbeing.
SESSION 1 | 10 am - 12 pm ET
Lunch Break | 12 pm to 1 pm ET
SESSION 2 | 1 pm - 3 pm ET
Please note:
- No previous Ayurveda experience required.
- Ayurvedic terms such as kumari (the premenstrual stage) and rajaswala (the menstruating young woman) will be clearly defined throughout the program.
- This workshop is educational and not a substitute for medical care.
What women are saying about learning with Vrinda and Sandy:
Victoria Martinez
This masterclass with Vrinda and Sandy was beautifully informative and enlightening. The wisdom and luminosity of Dr. Lad shines through you both. Thank you so much and I look forward to keep learning about women’s health with you in the future!
Maria
Ayurveda has been a profound journey for me, transforming my relationship with myself into one of unconditional love and acceptance. Through its gentle wisdom, I've discovered self-love routines that beautifully align with my unique being, guiding me towards a more harmonious and joyful life. It's truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Your Experts Guides in AyurvedicWomen Health
Vrinda Devani, MD, CAP, RYT
- Board-certified OB/GYN with 15+ years in integrative women's health
- Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (CAP)
- Medical Director of AyurPrana Holistic Health Center
- Trained with master Ayurvedic physicians: Vasant Lad, Dr. Sarita Shrestha, and Claudia Welch
Dr. Devani uniquely bridges evidence-based modern medicine with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom—offering women/men both medical safety and soulful support throughout their fertility and parenthood journeys.
Sandy Viteri, RYT 200, AC
Most of her life Sandy has grappled with a number of medical concerns and after exhausting the solutions Western Medicine could offer, Sandy began exploring more holistic approaches to health and wellness. On her healing journey, Sandy traveled to India where she had the honor of being treated by and learn from world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and author, Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc. After this experience Sandy has devoted herself to the two sister sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga.
Sandy received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from George Mason University before launching a successful marketing and sales career and is now putting her years of experience to work in making self-healing more accessible and relatable to a wider audience.
Voices from the AyurPrana Women's Health Community
Janaki
Exploring the often-untalked about energetic aspects of menopause was made clear and accessible in a space held with so much compassion, integrity, and knowledge. Vrinda and Sandy held a beautiful space where everyone experienced a healing and much-needed connection with others and this wisdom. So valuable and precious were both the tangibles and intangibles shared, both the action steps and reflection prompts. I am grateful to have been a part of this community offering.
Karen Dizne
I am a nutritionist. I have many women want support for menopause. I need to understand it for myself as well. I like that the presenters are interacting with the attendees and answering so many questions. The message that community is vital to this change is inspiring. I think I will start a women's group so we can support and guide each other. I have felt engaged in this webinar. Some are just people talking and don't really draw me in. I feel like I am heard.
Shaileen
Unsure whether I am even entering the journey of perimenopause, I found myself full of questions and fears and nowhere to turn with them. Vrinda and Sandy put together a beautiful workshop where women like me could safely share and ask and receive in a wonderful, supportive container. I emerged feeling validated, more secure, and armed with easy, accessible tips that I can use to navigate this next phase of my life. I highly recommend attending this workshop and hope it is offered in the future.
Sacred First Cycle
An Ayurvedic guide to supporting girls through the first period
July 21, 2026 |10 am - 3 pm EDT | 1 hour lunch break
- $299 -
Her first period is not a biological event. It is a samskara.
FAQ
How will I access the content?
The course will be available on ayurpranaplus.com as well as our AyurPrana+ mobile application. You will receive detailed instructions on how to access both learning portals after you register.
How long will I have access to the content?
Once you have purchased an on demand course, you will have access to that product and recorded content indefinitely! This includes access to class handouts, any downloads, white board notes, and drawings (where applicable) for as long as you need!
You can always come back to the AyurPrana+ platform and access this content. If you are having trouble accessing your content you can reach out to us here: care@liveayurprana.com
What if I have no background in medicine or Ayurveda? Do I need any background to understand the content in the course?
Our courses are intentionally accessible for anyone - even those relatively new to Ayurveda. This particular course is perfect for beginners who are interested in learning more about Ayurveda.
I heard mention of a practice / herb protocol / books / technique in the content - where can I find out more information?
Please check all of the downloadable content in your course - often content creators have a number of additional learning resources available for download and will specify these details in these downloadable handouts.
If the content is mentioned in the presentation of the course and not included in the support materials you can reach out to us here: care@liveayurprana.com and we will see if we can help!
Alternatively, if you would like to explore a practice, herb protocol, or technique mentioned in the course but would like to learn more about it you can schedule a wellness consultation with one of our Ayurvedic Practitioners here.
Do you offer PACE credits for this course?
PACE stands for Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education. At the end of your course you will receive a certification that reflects the number of hours completed. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) will generally provide you with 1 PACE credit per hour of instruction. AyurPrana does not offer these credits ourselves and we are not registered with NAMA - nor do we facilitate the submission to NAMA for credit hours, this needs to be competed by the attendee themselves. Our courses ARE accepted for PACE credits - after your course completion, you can submit to NAMA for your PACE credits. Visit NAMA here for more details:https://www.ayurvedanama.org/pace
Can I meet the instructor/s for an Ayurvedic consultation?
Not all of our content creators are available for consultations - but all of our content creators are supported by one of our Ayurvedic Practitioners who work on the course / webinar content and help facilitate. You can explore our active Ayurvedic Practitioners here
If you would like to enquire about consultations with Vasant Lad - you can add your name to the waitlist here - please note that we proceed down this list on a first come first served basis, but will access and prioritize severe cases. Please note that it can be 18 months before an available consultation opens with Vasant Lad.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations will be honored up to 72 hours prior to the start of the live course. Please contact care@liveayurprana.com to submit a request for cancellation.
If you have more questions, please reach out to our care team