Meet Geeta Vara | Ayurvedic Practitioner, Author & Speaker

Geeta Vara is a London-based Ayurvedic practitioner, published author and speaker, specialising in Rasayana, longevity, healthy ageing, women's midlife health and digestive wellbeing.

Drawing on traditional Ayurvedic medicine, personalised nutrition and lifestyle practices, Geeta brings ancient wisdom into contemporary living, with a focus on vitality, nourishment and sustainable health.

Her work spans private Ayurvedic consultations, therapeutic treatments, personalised wellness coaching, corporate wellbeing programmes and upcoming virtual courses.

Published Author & Thought Leadership

Geeta is the author of two books exploring Ayurvedic wisdom and its application to modern life.

Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing - Orion Spring, 2018

An accessible introduction to Ayurveda, exploring constitution, digestion, nutrition and daily practices for personalised wellbeing.

Rasayana: Feel Young in Mind and Body with the Wisdom of Ayurveda - Green Tree, Bloomsbury, 2026

A contemporary exploration of Ayurvedic rejuvenation, longevity and Geeta's seven pillars of pro-ageing — championing nourishment, vitality and a positive approach to growing older.

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Geeta's writing and expertise have also featured in national and specialist media, including Yoga Magazine, where she authored a feature on ageing well, and The Scottish Sun, which reviewed Rasayana in June 2026.

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Qualifications & Professional Experience

Geeta's professional foundations combine academic study in Ayurvedic medicine, practical training in India and experience in holistic health, nutrition and lifestyle practices.

She holds a BSc in Life Sciences (Ayurveda) and Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Medicine from Middlesex University, with further practical training in India, and is the founder of Geeta Vara Ayurveda. She is an established practitioner member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association UK with 20+ years professional experience.

Before establishing her Ayurveda practice, Geeta built a career in corporate marketing, giving her first-hand insight into the pressures of professional life and the importance of sustainable workplace wellbeing.

My Journey into Ayurveda

I am often asked how I became involved in Ayurveda. The truth is, it was part of my life long before I even realised it.

As a British Indian with an African twist (both my parents were born in Africa), many of our family rituals, food habits and lifestyle practices were naturally Ayurvedic, passed down through my grandparents. Growing up, I became curious about the wisdom behind these everyday traditions.

Having initially followed a conventional career path into the corporate world, I felt an increasingly strong pull towards a more fulfilling purpose in natural healthcare, personal development and spiritual growth.

In 1998, I began exploring holistic therapies and Western nutrition, but my appetite for understanding health was far from satiated. I wanted to understand why people could eat what was considered a healthy diet and still feel unwell, and how our thoughts, emotions and daily experiences influence our physical health.

That curiosity, together with my Indian roots, eventually led me to study Ayurvedic medicine with the College of Ayurveda and Middlesex University, deepening by invaluable hands-on clinical training in India.

What began as a personal calling became a lifelong passion for sharing the depth of Ayurveda in a way that is authentic, uncomplicated and relevant to modern life.

My Philosophy: Be Holistic & Optimistic

Health and healing start with you.

I believe good health is more than the absence of illness. It is about feeling vibrant, balanced and fulfilled, with the energy and resilience to enjoy life.

My mission is to inspire people to discover their uniqueness and take a more holistic, empowering approach to health, moving beyond the expectation of a symptomatic fixes towards greater awareness and agency for everyday wellbeing.

Ayurveda recognises that we are all individuals. What we eat, how we digest, how we move, our emotions, relationships, environment and natural biorhythms all shape our health. Understanding our constitution (prakruti) helps us make choices that are better aligned with our needs.

I love witnessing how even the simplest lifestyle changes can have a meaningful impact. Your Ayurvedic journey isn't about being perfect. It's about reconnecting with your true self, understanding your body and finding a way of living that supports you.

My growing focus on Rasayana and pro-ageing reflects this philosophy. I believe in nourishment over restriction, vitality over perfection, and cultivating habits that support us as we grow older.

Above all, I believe in living an expansive, peaceful and fulfilling life, connecting with people and nature, and measuring happiness by our state of being rather than a collection of achievements.

Work With Geeta

Geeta offers private Ayurvedic consultations, Vara Vitality wellness coaching, traditional Ayurvedic treatments and corporate wellbeing programmes in London and online.

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