Our Promise

Purusha was created as an alternative to wellness centers that reduce Ayurveda to trend-driven spa treatments. Our purpose is to preserve and practice Ayurveda in its most authentic form, rooted in classical training and lived experience. Rather than generic programs, we offer personalized care through comprehensive Panchakarma and Ayurvedic retreats, drawing from over 35 traditional body therapies, genuine Ayurvedic yoga, and prana-rich organic meals that nourish the whole person.

Our retreats are a living expression of Ayurveda, carried forward with integrity and devotion. In every detail, from the purity of our organic products to the toxin-free sanctuary we uphold, Purusha embodies intimacy, authenticity, and care, guiding each guest back toward balance, vitality, and wholeness.

Rooted in Care

At Purusha, every decision begins with care for people, community, and the earth. We believe true healing happens when support is personal, respect is mutual, and each individual feels genuinely seen and valued.

Our commitment to individualized service ensures that every guest and team member is supported within a healing environment grounded in compassion, connection, and integrity. We honor diversity, celebrate community, and embrace environmental responsibility as essential parts of well-being.

By leading with care, we create the conditions for all of us to thrive, in health, in relationship, and in spirit.

What Our Clients Are Saying

 

Panchakarma Facilitators

 
Kathy-Jo-Staheli-AD

Kathy Jo Stäheli,ADC,PKT,AYT

Kathy Jo Stähel, is a NAMA-Ayurvedic Doctor Level Certified practitioner and founder of Purusha Ayurveda, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise in Panchakarma. Trained in both the U.S. and India through Bastyr University and Kerala Ayurveda Academy, she has served as practitioner and global business manager for Kerala Ayurveda Academy and played an integral role in the National Ayurvedic Medical Association for nearly a decade, and is now chairing the Panchakarma Committee.

As an international speaker and educator, Kathy Jo shares authentic Panchakarma and Ayurvedic wisdom with audiences worldwide, offering deeply rooted, compassionate care and guidance to a global community. She is also a seasoned herbalist and has designed the Purusha Apothecary with intention, carefully formulating each product to support balance, wellness, and the authentic principles of Ayurveda.

She oversees our practitioners, supporting them through advanced training and ensuring that every Ayurvedic practice and Panchakarma service at Purusha is rooted in tradition. Her guidance ensures our team upholds the sacred, time-honored standards of this deep work

Panchakarama-Technition-Purusha-Ayurveda

Kallie Taylor,HAC,PKT

Kallie Taylor is a yoga instructor, Panchakarma Technician and Ayurvedic Health Counselor, with extensive experience in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. As a skilled Panchakarma bodyworker at Purusha, she offers Ayurvedic therapies that support detoxification, nervous system regulation, and emotional healing. Kallie has also worked with individuals in addiction recovery, using yoga and Ayurveda as powerful tools for transformation. Deeply inspired by nature, the elements, and subtle energy, she integrates Ayurvedic philosophy and sound healing into her practice.

Tanner Rosenthal, LMT, PKT

Tanner Rosenthal is a Panchakarma Technician with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts. He began his journey as an LMT in Salt Lake City and soon after interned at Herb Pharm, where he studied the properties of 180 single herbs and more than 85 proprietary formulas to help take care of mind, body, and spirit. He joined the Purusha team in 2020 and is an integral part of our Panchakarma programs and workshop facilitation. His compassion for people, animals, and the health of the planet is a drive behind his work and is felt in his practice and teaching.

Sarah Syson, HAC, PKT

Sarah Syson is an Ayurvedic chef, trained Holistic Ayurvedic Coach, Panchakarma Technician, and is currently completing her Ayurvedic Health Counselor certification with Kerala Ayurveda. Rooted in her love of yoga and the natural world, Sarah is dedicated to living and sharing a holistic lifestyle. At Purusha, she offers hands-on care as a Panchakarma Technician while also nourishing guests with prana-filled meals prepared with love and intention. Her work embodies the heart of Ayurveda, bringing balance, warmth, and healing through both touch and nourishment, while she continues to deepen her studies in Ayurveda and yoga.

Lesley Gustavson, AHC, PKT

After years devoted to raising three children and supporting her community in both business and public service, she discovered Ayurveda through her own healing journey. Inspired by its transformative power, she pursued formal training and became a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. With a background in psychology, a natural gift for compassionate care, and extensive experience in administration and leadership, she now brings dedication, empathy, and precision to her work as a Panchakarma Technician, supporting others on their path to balance, vitality, and well-being.

Maureen Morgan, AHC, PKT, RYT

Maureen Morgan is a Panchakarma technician, holistic nutritionist, yoga instructor, and Essential Emotions coach, guiding individuals to restore balance and vitality through the body’s innate healing wisdom. With over 25 years of experience in mind-body care, she supports clients in understanding their unique physical and emotional needs. At the heart of Maureen’s philosophy is the belief that healing, although personal, is not a solitary journey. As she often says, “We don’t heal alone — we heal in community.” This guiding principle shapes her offerings, where shared growth and connection become powerful catalysts for transformation.

Immersion Facilitators

 
Screen+Shot+2020-02-08+at+3.00.03+AM.jpg

Cecilia Molinar, PkT, RYT

Cecilia Molinar Zubieta is a Panchakarma Technician and Certified Yoga Instructor with expertise in somatic movement, dance therapy, and therapeutic yoga. She has studied various movement techniques, including Feldenkrais, Danceability, and Butoh, and has a deep understanding of anatomy, kinesiology, and mind-body practices. Cecilia integrates her knowledge of movement and yoga with Abhyanga, utilizing her expertise in rhythm, touch, and body awareness to enhance the healing power of Ayurvedic bodywork. She also works at the Morosoli Neuropsychology clinic, focusing on neurodevelopment and the therapeutic benefits of movement and meditation.

Sapna Punjabi, MS, RDN, LD

Sapna Punjabi is an immersion facilitator, culinary wellness specialist, registered dietitian, and Ayurvedic practitioner whose work bridges traditional Indian food wisdom with modern, evidence-based nutrition. Raised in Mumbai and now based in Dallas, she is the founder of beSPICED and author of Dal Chawal, a celebrated collection of vegetarian recipes rooted in the simplicity and intelligence of dal and rice.

Her teaching is grounded, sensory, and deeply practical—guiding participants into a lived understanding of Ayurveda through cooking, seasonal awareness, and the six tastes. Through her work, food becomes more than nourishment; it becomes a daily rhythm of attunement, a way to support digestion, restore balance, and reconnect with the quiet intelligence of the body and the earth.


Camille Nugent

Camille Nugent is a creative director, embodied artist, and yoga teacher with over twenty years of experience in design leadership and visual storytelling. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity, embodiment, and transformation, bringing a refined artistic sensibility into spaces of healing and inner return.

Within retreats, Camille guides movement, restorative yoga, and sound-based practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional release, and embodied presence. She is devoted to creating environments where people can soften, reconnect with themselves, and experience creativity not as performance, but as a pathway back to wholeness.

Davina Hanchuck

Davina Hanchuck is a co-founder of Pneuma, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in technology, strategy, operations, and organizational scaling. Her work is grounded in clarity, structure, and the ability to hold complex systems with steadiness and precision.

Following her own profound personal healing journey, Davina shifted her focus toward integrative wellness, breathwork, sound healing, and altered states of consciousness as pathways for deep inner reconnection. She is devoted to supporting nervous system regulation, emotional integration, and embodied awareness through experiential practices that are both grounded and expansive.

Within retreat spaces, Davina facilitates breathwork journeys, sound immersion, and integration support, guiding participants into deeper presence, release, and reconnection with their inner state of truth.

Jayagopal Parla, BMAS, MD

Vaidya Jay is a world-renowned speaker, professor of Ayurvedic medicine, and a NAMA registered practitioner with 21 years of experience in Ayurvedic practice and teaching. He is a professor of Ayurvedic medicine and a faculty member at the Southern California University of Health Sciences, and the Japan School of Ayurveda. He is also the Founder and Director of the Athreya Ayurvedic Integrative Health Center, in Long Beach, California.

He has a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from Bangalore University and an MD (Ayur) in Ayurvedic Medicine from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. Vaidya Jay also holds a Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences and is a certified Yoga therapist.

Anupama Kizhakkeveettil (Anu), BAMS, L.Ac, CMT, Ph.D.

Vaidya Anu is a spirited orator, and a NAMA registered practitioner. With more than 19 years of experience in Ayurvedic practice, she is also a Professor and Program Director at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Vaidya Anu serves as a board member of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM), the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA), and several other national and international organizations.

She holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from Mangalore University, India; received her Master's in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Southern California University of Health Sciences and also holds a Ph.D. in Public Health. Vaidya Anu is also a licensed acupuncturist and a certified Yoga therapist and teacher.

Our Sanctuary Location

Nestled in the serene Greater Zion area, our intimate Ayurvedic wellness sanctuary is a peaceful farmhouse retreat set within a unique Southern Utah farmscape village. Created for deep healing and restoration, our boutique Sanctuary offers 10 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and a dedicated Ayurvedic wellness studio.

Guests enjoy access to wellness spaces designed to support rest and renewal, including private King Suites, a yoga studio, holistic library, authentic Ayurvedic apothecary, private herbal gardens, and inviting indoor and outdoor dining areas. Conveniently located within the city for easy travel access, the property remains tucked away along a quiet creekside setting with direct access to walking trails and a neighboring park.

Our sanctuary offers an ideal environment for Panchakarma and deep rejuvenation—supporting stillness, reflection, and internal reset. Though your stay is centered on restoration, some of the Southwest’s most remarkable landscapes remain close at hand, including Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, and Bryce Canyon National Park.

Travel is simple, with St. George Regional Airport offering daily connections through major hubs including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Dallas. Alternatively, Harry Reid International Airport is less than a two-hour drive away, with shuttle services available to the area.

What to Expect for Weather

Located at the crossroads of the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau, our sanctuary enjoys a unique desert climate. This region is characterized by clear skies and over 300 days of sunshine each year, with mild winters and warm summers. St. George sits at an elevation of 2,880 feet, rising to 10,000 feet in the nearby Pine Valley Mountains. Winter visitors should bring layered clothing, while summer guests will find airy, lightweight fabrics most comfortable. For most of the year, the weather remains pleasantly temperate, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and outdoor activities.

“Beautiful, peacful, and intimate - the ideal haven for healing.”
— Richard H.

Ayurveda, a Timeless Medical Science

 Ayurveda, derived from the ancient Sanskrit language, literally means "Knowledge of Life." This holistic health system has thrived for thousands of years, focusing on addressing not just symptoms but the underlying causes of disease. Ayurveda provides tools and guidance to maintain a balanced, healthy life through a comprehensive approach that includes medicinal herbs, diet, exercise, lifestyle programs, external body therapies, yoga, meditation, and practices of detoxification and rejuvenation.

Ayurveda is multi-faceted, requiring years of training for practitioners. It’s a sophisticated system of observation that categorizes individuals by distinctive anatomic and metabolic “types.” According to Ayurvedic beliefs, each person has a unique pattern of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. The course of illness and appropriate remedies are determined by this individual constitution. Factors like stress, unhealthy diet, toxins, weather, work, strained relationships, and lifestyle choices can disturb the body's balance, leading to disease.

A core principle of Ayurveda is the belief that you have the power to take charge of your own life and healing. For lasting recovery, it's essential to change the behaviors that contributed to the illness. Understanding one's genetic makeup and identifying these factors is crucial in Ayurvedic practice. Ayurvedic practitioners create personalized health programs tailored to each individual's unique patterns, addressing each person’s illness differently. Thus, Ayurveda offers a complete system of healing and long-term solutions for maintaining health and well-being.