Aviva Tulasi

Yoga Education For Your Health Journey

Supporting you through individualized yoga sessions in Pittsboro, Chapel Hill and Carrboro North Carolina.

Welcome.

I’m Aviva Tulasi (she/her)

I’m excited to partner with you on your health journey. 

I’m an experienced and certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) sharing yoga and meditation in yoga studios, schools, therapeutic clinics and working 1:1 with clients. I have completed an 800-hour yoga health educator certification, a 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, and hold a Master’s in Arts of Teaching Physical Science. I explore the intersection of yoga and science to improve one’s health. My goal is that you find connection with yourself and others allowing you to be the best and most joyful version of yourself.

My Story

When I completed my 200 hour YTT, I was given the spiritual name Tulasi (Sanskrit: तुलसी). Tulasi means “incomparable one”. In India, tulsi is considered a holy plant and symbol of healing and protection. It is typically found in the center of a household and is used as medicine for the body, mind, and soul. Aviva change her last name to Tulasi as a reminder of the person she was striving to become.

Over a decade ago, I had chronic stress and my stomach was in constant pain, unable to digest most foods. My allergies and eczema wreaked havoc. I was using all available energy to just get through the day. I decided to sign up for yoga classes on a whim. I kept showing up and I was surprised to find my body healing itself in all of these incredible ways. I began to live fearlessly and stopped overly worrying about repeating the same mistakes of the past. Yoga has led me to a life of balance so now I am confident that I can embrace both the pleasant and painful as lessons for growth.

After experiencing these incredible changes in myself, I wanted to understand the science behind the healing power of yoga and help others have the same transformative experience.

In addition to teaching yoga, I run Fuel Up at Perry Harrison School, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides supplemental food for elementary children.

I am here to bring Tulasi and all of its associated positivity into your life.

Why use Yoga for well being?

Hatha Yoga is an ancient practice that integrates our experience. It is a mindful practice that teaches you how to move with ease, nurture the mind and learn from the body's subtle messages. It puts you in control of your life. Yoga brings a sense of contentment. It strengthens you physically, mentally and spiritually. Yoga has helped me become a more joyous version of myself. It can help you too.

What is Yoga Therapy?

Yoga Therapy is the therapeutic application of Yoga. Together we create an individualized yoga practice that addresses your unique needs and where you are in your health journey. My process starts with an intake discussion to learn about your health, challenges, and goals. I will help you find simple tools to make your goals part of your lifestyle.

The main focus during my yoga therapy session is finding ways to activate our parasympathetic system so we can rest and reset which can reduce the negative impact of stress, anxiety, depression and trauma.

I am here to support you using the ancient tools of Hatha Yoga and the wisdom of Ayurveda. Through regular practice, you promote the efficient functioning of your physical body, energetic body and mind. You integrate the experience of the body, mind and soul. You feel more connected and live life as your best self.

partner with me for your health journey.

I use many modalities in my practice including chair yoga, gentle yoga, yoga for osteoporosis, trauma informed yoga and yoga nidra so you can obtain your health goals. 

"Health is the state in which you sleep well, digest your food well, are at ease and free from any kind of disease." Swami Sivananda

Thanks for exploring my website. You are the most important person in your life and deserve healing.

I serve Pittsboro, Chapel Hill , Carrboro and surrounding areas in North Carolina.