ANCIENT WISDOM, MODERN HEALING
Ayurveda Nutrition Counseling in Madison Heights, MI
One of the few certified Ayurveda practitioners in Metro Detroit. Discover your dosha, heal through food, and transform your life from the inside out.
THE SCIENCE OF LIFE
What Is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda — pronounced “AH-yur-VAY-dah” — is a Sanskrit word meaning “the science of life.” Originating in India over 5,000 years ago, it's the world's oldest continuously practiced healing system — and it's more relevant today than ever.
While modern medicine treats symptoms, Ayurveda addresses the root cause. It views each person as a unique combination of elements and teaches that when diet is correct, medicine is of no need.
At Sacred Walks By Uni in Madison Heights, MI, our certified Ayurveda Nutrition Counselor offers personalized consultations, custom meal planning, cooking classes, and a 40-day transformation program — all tailored to your unique body type.
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
— Ayurvedic Proverb
DISCOVER YOUR BODY TYPE
The Three Doshas
In Ayurveda, five elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space — combine to create three primary body types called doshas. Understanding your dosha is the first step to personalized wellness.
Vata (Air + Space)
Creative, quick-thinking, energetic. When balanced: joyful and vibrant. When imbalanced: anxiety, dry skin, insomnia, scattered thinking.
Balance with: Warm, cooked foods • Routine and rest • Grounding yoga • Sweet, sour, salty tastes
Pitta (Fire + Water)
Driven, focused, passionate. When balanced: confident and purposeful. When imbalanced: irritability, heartburn, skin rashes, burnout.
Balance with: Cooling, hydrating foods • Time in nature • Gentle yoga • Sweet, bitter, astringent tastes
Kapha (Earth + Water)
Steady, nurturing, grounded. When balanced: loving and stable. When imbalanced: weight gain, lethargy, congestion, emotional attachment.
Balance with: Light, warm, spicy foods • Stimulating activity • Dynamic yoga • Pungent, bitter, astringent tastes
Most people are a combination of two doshas. A personalized consultation helps you discover your unique constitution and create a wellness plan tailored specifically to you.
OUR AYURVEDA SERVICES
Personalized Healing Through Food
Every service is designed to meet you where you are and guide you toward lasting transformation.
Ayurveda Nutrition Counseling
A comprehensive one-on-one consultation to discover your dosha (body type), assess your current health, and create a personalized nutrition plan. We look at your diet, lifestyle, sleep patterns, stress levels, and health goals to design a holistic approach that works for your unique constitution.
- ✨ Dosha Assessment — Discover your Ayurvedic body type
- ✨ Health History Review — Medications, conditions, and goals
- ✨ Personalized Recommendations — Diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes
- ✨ Follow-Up Support — Ongoing guidance as you transform
Available In-Person & Virtually
Serving Madison Heights, Detroit, Royal Oak, Troy, Ferndale, and all of Metro Detroit
Custom Meal Planning
Receive a fully personalized meal plan designed for your dosha, health conditions, and wellness goals. Every meal is timed according to Ayurvedic principles for optimal digestion and nutrient absorption.
- ✨ Dosha-Specific Recipes — Vata, Pitta, or Kapha balancing meals
- ✨ Meal Timing Guidance — When to eat for your body type
- ✨ Grocery Lists — Easy-to-find, whole food ingredients
- ✨ Vegan & Vegetarian Options — Plant-based meals available
40 Day 40 Night Program Available
A complete transformation program with recipes organized by dosha, meal timing, vinaigrettes, and desserts
Meal Prepping Services
Don't have time to cook? We'll prep your Ayurveda meals for you. Our Serve Safe certified kitchen prepares fresh, wholesome meals with no processed sugars, no seed oils, and gluten-free options — all tailored to your dosha and health goals.
- ✨ Freshly Prepared — Made with intention and love
- ✨ Serve Safe Certified — Licensed by Detroit Health Department
- ✨ Custom to Your Dosha — Balanced for your body type
Ayurveda Cooking Classes
Learn to cook healing meals in our hands-on Ayurveda cooking classes. Understand which spices balance your dosha, how to prepare kitchari (the Ayurvedic healing staple), and how to turn your kitchen into a pharmacy.
- ✨ Hands-On Learning — Cook and taste together
- ✨ Spice Education — Learn healing properties of common spices
- ✨ Take-Home Recipes — Continue your practice at home
- ✨ Group & Private — Available for individuals and organizations
Contact us to schedule your cooking class
YOUR DIGESTIVE FIRE
Agni: The Key to Health
In Ayurveda, agni (digestive fire) is considered the cornerstone of health. When your agni is strong, you digest food efficiently, absorb nutrients fully, and eliminate waste properly. When it's weak, toxins (called ama) accumulate and disease begins.
Simple Ways to Strengthen Your Agni
- 🌱 Eat your largest meal at lunch when digestive fire is strongest
- 🌱 Sip warm water or ginger tea throughout the day
- 🌱 Avoid cold, raw foods — especially in the morning
- 🌱 Eat in a calm environment without screens
- 🌱 Leave space between meals (no constant snacking)
🍽️ Food as Medicine
Ayurveda doesn't believe in one-size-fits-all diets. What nourishes a Vata type might aggravate a Pitta. What energizes a Kapha might overwhelm a Vata. The key is eating for your body — and that's exactly what our personalized consultations help you discover.
CUSTOM HERBAL BLENDS
Ayurveda Herbal Products
After your consultation, we create custom herbal blends tailored to your specific needs. Every blend is made fresh to order using 100% natural Ayurveda herbs — crafted with intention for your healing journey.
🍵 Herbal Tea Blends
Steep your custom blend in hot water and sip your way to balance. Our teas support relaxation, digestion, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.
🛁 Balneotherapy Bath Soaks
The ancient practice of using herbal-infused baths for healing. When dissolved in warm water, our blends absorb through the skin to ease muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and detoxify the body.
Custom Herbal Sacks
$9.99 per 0.5 oz sack
Made to order for maximum freshness and potency
✨ TRINITY SPA COLLECTION
Ayurveda Trinity Oil & Candle
Our signature Trinity collection features the same sacred blend of Lavender, Frankincense & Lemongrass — designed to calm the mind, elevate the spirit, and nourish the body.
🕯️ Trinity Aromatherapy Healing Candle
100% organic coconut soy wax blend infused with pure essential oils. Handcrafted with intention.
- 💜 Lavender — Calms & soothes
- 🪔 Frankincense — Elevates meditation
- 🍋 Lemongrass — Purifies energy
💧 Trinity Body & Massage Oil
Ayurveda body oil crafted to deeply nourish the skin, promote relaxation, and restore your natural glow.
- 🥜 Nut free — safe for sensitive skin
- ✨ Enriched with 100% Vitamin E
- 🌿 100% organic essential oils
Perfect for meditation, yoga practice, bath rituals, or creating a sacred atmosphere in any space.
CLEANSE & RESTORE
Ayurvedic Foot Detox
In Ayurveda, the feet are considered a sacred map of the entire body. Every organ, every system, every energy channel has a connection point in the soles of your feet. Our signature foot detox is designed to draw out toxins, restore balance, and ground your energy from the feet up.
🦶 What's Included
- ✨ Reflexology Massage — Targeted pressure points for whole-body healing
- ✨ Lavender Salt Scrub — Soothing exfoliation that calms the nervous system
- ✨ Herbal Foot Pads — Natural pads to continue releasing toxins
- ✨ Clove-Infused Healing Oil — Anti-inflammatory oil that improves circulation
Foot Detox Pricing
$110 — 60-Minute Ayurveda Foot Detox
$140 — 90-Minute Ayurveda Foot Detox
COMMON QUESTIONS
Ayurveda Nutrition FAQ
Whether you're searching for Ayurveda nutrition counseling in Detroit, holistic nutrition in Madison Heights, MI, dosha consultation in Michigan, or an Ayurveda practitioner near Metro Detroit, Sacred Walks By Uni is one of the few certified Ayurveda practitioners in the area. Our sanctuary at 27300 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 is easily accessible from I-75 and I-696.
As a Black, Hispanic, woman, and veteran-owned wellness center, we are deeply committed to making holistic healing accessible to all — serving Madison Heights, Detroit, Royal Oak, Troy, Ferndale, Southfield, and all of Metro Detroit.
Location
27300 John R Rd
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Ready to Discover Your Dosha?
Book your personalized Ayurveda consultation and begin your journey to balance, vitality, and lasting wellness.