Ami Jayaprada Hirschstein, CAP, C-IAYT, is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Marma Therapist, and Yoga Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the healing arts. Blending Ayurveda and Therapeutic Yoga, Ami offers a holistic approach to wellness that addresses body, mind, and spirit. Ami is the owner and founder of Balanced Wellness. 

Ami completed her Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner Training with Dr. Sehgal of Boston Ayurveda. She trained in Marma Therapy with Dr. Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute. Ami studied as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor with the Kripalu School of Ayurveda. She belongs to the International Association of Yoga Therapists and National Ayurvedic Medical Association. She is the author of 108 Yoga Poses, and her work has been featured in national publications. She has been a disciple of Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi since 1996.

Ami has led Yoga Teacher Trainings since 2001 and has worked extensively with clients facing infertility, chronic pain, PTSD, and emotional imbalances. Ami lives on a small farm where she grows food and medicinal herbs with her family.