Brianne Beauregard, AP, CLE, ME

02/08/2026

Abhyanga | The Wisdom of the Strokes

Abhyanga is not random touch.
Each stroke is intentional, rhythmic, and directional.

Long, steady movements along the limbs follow the pathways of the nāḍīs, supporting the flow of prāṇa throughout the body.
Circular strokes around the joints help release accumulated vāta - the place where dryness, tension, and restlessness often gather.

These patterns are designed to support the natural movement of prāṇa through its five primary directions (pañca vāyus), restoring balance within the subtle body while grounding the physical one.

Through this steady, mindful touch, the doṣas are gently pacified and the dhātus are nourished.
The lymphatic system is encouraged to move, and the nervous system is invited to soften.

What may look simple from the outside is, in practice, deeply listening hands -
responding to the body’s cues, its pace, its needs.

Abhyanga teaches us that healing arises not from force,
but from rhythm, consistency, and presence.

Watch my full Abhyanga practice here:
👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6yAqjIEm0w&t=209s

02/08/2026

Abhyanga is an act of reverence - a sacred anointing ritual.
A remembering that your body is worthy of care and presence.

Whether offered to yourself at home or received from a loving, attentive practitioner,
abhyanga is a practice of being met.

This treatment nourishes the body on the deepest level
and gently calms the mind and nervous system.

It is love in action -
expressed through conscious touch, warm oil, and unhurried presence.

The Sanskrit word abhyanga comes from abhi (toward, into) and aṅga (limb or body):

a turning toward the body with care.

In the next post, I’ll share more about the deeper layers of this practice.

Watch my full Abhyanga video here:

👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYH6f5EeNHI&t=24s

02/08/2026

Abhyanga is an act of reverence- a sacred anointing ritual.
A remembering that your body is worthy of care and presence.

Whether offered to yourself at home or received from a loving, attentive practitioner,
abhyanga is a practice of being met.

This treatment nourishes the body on the deepest level
and gently calms the mind and nervous system.

It is love in action -
expressed through conscious touch, warm oil, and unhurried presence.

The Sanskrit word abhyanga comes from abhi (toward, into) and aṅga (limb or body):

a turning toward the body with care.

In the next post, I’ll share more about the deeper layers of this practice.

Watch my full Abhyanga explanation here:

👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYH6f5EeNHI&t=24s

02/01/2026

So much love in this ghee 💛💛💛

01/13/2026

Upcoming Sunday Gatherings + 2026 Āyurvedic Bodywork Trainings -

I’m writing to share two upcoming Sunday gatherings happening soon, as well as to let you know that my 2026 in-person Āyurvedic bodywork trainings are now open.  At the end of this newsletter, I’ve included a short contemplation on śraddhā, if you’d like to pause and reflect with me.

01/13/2026

2026 Āyurvedic Bodywork Trainings
Pomfret, Connecticut

I’m opening my 2026 in-person Āyurvedic bodywork trainings — a small, intentional series of hands-on immersions held in a quiet, supportive setting in Pomfret, CT.

Each training is limited to two students only. This allows for a deeply personal learning experience where each student both gives and receives, and has my full guidance throughout. The small group format creates space not only for learning authentic therapeutic skills, but for a profound inner experience to unfold through touch, presence, and practice.

Foundational Abhyanga
June 14–19, 2026
An introduction to Abhyanga in both theory and practice. You’ll leave with a complete 90-minute two-handed abhyanga sequence, along with training in Karna Purna to support nervous system calming and regulation.

Marma Point Therapy
July 12–17, 2026
A deep exploration of Marma Point Therapy and the subtle body. Learn the 117 marma points and their therapeutic applications, while working with breath, meditation, sound, and the energetics of creating a healing space.

Advanced Āyurvedic Bodywork — Part I
August 16–21, 2026
An expansion into more advanced therapies including Swedana, Shirodhara, and Garshana, offering additional tools to support clients through a wider range of therapeutic needs.

Advanced Āyurvedic Bodywork — Part II
November 15–20, 2026
A continued deepening with Udvartana, Hrid Basti, Netra Basti, Kati Basti, and advanced Shirodhara. This immersion refines both technical skill and embodied presence.

For full details and prerequisites, please visit
BrianneBeauregard.com , and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have!

01/05/2026

January Contemplation: Īśvara Praṇidhāna -

First, the January Mantra Meditation course begins tomorrow. If you’ve been feeling called to deepen your relationship with sound, repetition, and subtle awareness, you’ll find all the details listed below.

12/17/2025

Karṇa pūraṇa is often described as a treatment for the ears, but its reach goes well beyond hearing alone. When we understand both the Āyurvedic and physiological perspectives, the benefits make a lot of sense.

This practice may be supportive if you experience:
• ringing in the ears or ear sensitivity
• dryness or discomfort in the ears
• jaw, temple, or head tension
• migraines or stress headaches
• neck and shoulder tension
• dizziness or a sense of ungroundedness
• sensory overload or nervous system dysregulation
• difficulty settling, especially before sleep

From an Āyurvedic lens, this is about pacifying vāta - calming excess movement in the head and nervous system.
From a Western lens, warm oil in the ear gently stimulates branches of the vagus, trigeminal, and facial nerves, helping shift the system out of vigilance and into rest.

The warmth, pressure, and temporary quieting of sound can soften jaw tension, support a shift from vigilance into rest-and-digest states, and bring a surprising sense of steadiness and calm.

When to avoid this practice:
• active ear infection
• discharge from the ear
• perforated eardrum
• ear tubes or recent ear surgery
• sharp or unexplained ear pain
• significant, impacted wax

Next post: I’ll share how to practice this safely and simply at home (one of my favorite home practices).

12/16/2025

A Season for Repose: Conscious Rest & the Many Faces of Grief -

December often arrives carrying two seemingly opposite energies: outward fullness and inner depletion. Calendars crowd with obligations, gatherings, and expectations, even as the body quietly asks for slowing, warmth, and rest. This tension has been especially present for me this season, and it’s ...

12/10/2025

Part Two — What Actually Happens During Karṇa Pūraṇa

Here’s a glimpse into the treatment itself.
Warm, herbalized oil is gently poured into the ear canal while the person rests on their side. The warmth deeply relaxes the tissues around the ear, jaw, and vagus nerve pathways. The oil creates a sense of quiet inside the head, almost like entering a soft inner cocoon.

Many people describe a wave of grounding spreading through their whole system - tension melting through the jaw or neck, a softening around the temples, and a release from sensory overwhelm. There is often this moment when they suddenly exhale, and their entire body softens.

Karṇa pūraṇa is simple, but its effects reach far into the nervous system.
It’s a small ritual of presence, care, and nourishment.

I’ll be sharing more soon about why this works, who can benefit, and how to integrate this practice into daily life.

If you want to learn how to safely practice karṇa pūraṇa at home, I’m sharing a more in-depth guide and reflection in my upcoming newsletter. You can sign up through the link in my bio.

12/10/2025

Karṇa Pūraṇa — Āyurvedic Ear Oiling to Soothe the Nervous System

Warm oil in the ears is one of Āyurveda’s simplest and most grounding therapies.
It nourishes the nervous system, calms the mind, and brings a sense of quiet to places inside us that are usually overstimulated by life.

For so many of us, the world feels loud — externally and internally.
Karṇa pūraṇa is a way of offering the body a moment of warmth, containment, and stillness.
It softens tension in the jaw and neck, eases sensory overload, supports sleep, and helps restore a felt sense of safety.

This practice has supported me in profound ways, and I’m sharing this series from a place of service and love — in hopes that it may support you too.

(Part 2 coming next)