Ancient Rhythms
Where Ayurveda + Traditional Chinese Medicine Meet
A nourishing five-day seasonal reset guided by two practitioners to help you move from late summer into autumn.
September 19–23, 2026
CLOSED FOR AUTUMN 2026
If you are interested in a reset I offer Personalized Ayurvedic cleanses - you can learn more here: Seasonal Cleanses
Shift with the season.
What we accumulate in one season doesn't simply disappear when the next one begins.
The heat, activity, travel, late nights, irregular meals, full schedules—by the end of summer, you may be feeling it.
Imagine entering autumn with steadier energy.
Meals that leave you feeling nourished instead of heavy.
Calmer digestion and less bloating.
Sleeping more deeply.
Feeling grounded instead of scattered.
And having a few simple practices you understand and can return to throughout the season.
Both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine recognize seasonal transitions as an important time to pause, adjust how we eat and care for ourselves, and prepare the body for what's coming next.
Ancient Rhythms is an invitation to do exactly that.
For five days, you'll simplify your meals, follow supportive daily practices, and create more space for rest—with two practitioners guiding you from preparation through integration.
Two Practitioners. Two Ancient Traditions.
One Seasonal Reset.
Ancient Rhythms brings together Katie Reinman and Lyndsey Madden and the complementary wisdom of Ayurveda + Traditional Chinese Medicine.
After registering, you'll complete one shared intake that we'll review together, giving us a fuller picture of your constitution, current health, lifestyle, and what you're hoping to receive from the experience.
From there, we'll guide you through your reset with nourishing food, seasonal education, simple daily practices, and personalized recommendations when appropriate.
This isn't a cleanse you're left to figure out on your own.
You'll have two practitioners walking alongside you from preparation through integration.
Nourishment, Not Deprivation
This is not a juice cleanse.
There is no fasting or pushing through hunger.
You'll eat warm, simple, seasonal meals designed to nourish while giving digestion a little less work to do.
Alongside food, we'll incorporate supportive teas and herbs, simple daily rituals, intentional rest, and practices drawn from Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
You don't need any previous experience with either tradition.
And you don't need to do everything perfectly.
What Am I Committing To?
Ancient Rhythms is designed to fit into real life.
You do not need to take five days off work, but we do encourage you to make your schedule a little lighter where possible.
RESET
September 19–23
For five days, you'll prepare simple, nourishing meals at home and follow a gentle rhythm of seasonal practices, rest, and daily rituals.
A day might look something like this:
Morning — warm stewed fruit + CCF tea
Midday — a nourishing seasonal meal of grains, vegetables + supportive spices
Evening — a simple vegetable soup or kitchari
We'll keep the meals warm, grounding, easy to digest, and made from familiar whole foods. You'll have your recipes and shopping list ahead of time, so you won't be figuring out what to eat as you go.
Throughout the reset, we'll share guidance for where you are in the process—what you may notice, supportive practices to explore, and simple ways to care for yourself along the way.
And we're here with you. You can text or email Katie + Lyndsey with questions throughout the five days whenever you need support.
INTEGRATE
After September 23
We'll guide you in gradually expanding your diet and carrying the foods, rhythms, and practices that felt supportive into autumn.
We'll also check in with you personally by email after the reset to see how you're feeling and support your transition back into your everyday rhythm.
Choose Your Experience
Nourish
A Five-Day Guided Seasonal Reset
Everything you need to experience Ancient Rhythms from home with the personal guidance of both practitioners.
Includes:
• Shared personalized intake reviewed by Katie + Lyndsey
• Personalized pre-reset feedback by email
• Ancient Rhythms Handbook
• Shopping list + nourishing seasonal recipes
• CCF digestive tea
• Guidance + seasonal practices throughout the five-day reset
• Ayurveda + Traditional Chinese Medicine education
• Text + email access to both practitioners throughout the five-day reset
• Personalized recommendations when appropriate
• Post-reset check-in + integration guidance
$330
or 3 monthly payments of $110
A $110 deposit reserves your place.
Restore
Seasonal Reset + Personalized Eastern Medicine Experience
Everything included in Nourish, plus a collaborative 90-minute treatment with both Katie + Lyndsey, created specifically to support the transition from late summer into autumn.
Your 90-minute treatment weaves together:
• Shirodhara with warm herbal oil to quiet the mind and invite deep rest
• Heart Basti to nourish the heart and chest while supporting the respiratory system
• Personalized acupuncture with Lyndsey, with attention to the Lung and seasonal transition into autumn
• Both practitioners working together to create one deeply restorative, integrated experience
This treatment has limited availability in Ojai and LA.
Ojai : Sept. 19th 9am-1pm, Sept. 23rd 1pm -7pm
LA: Sept. 20th 9am-1pm
$695
$200 deposit reserves your place. Remaining balance due before the program begins.
Want to Go Deeper?
Additional support is available throughout Ancient Rhythms, including personalized herbal recommendations, Shirodhara, Abhyanga with herbal steam, acupuncture, additional Eastern Medicine experiences, and seasonal meal support.
Lyndsey will also be offering nourishing meal preparation as an optional add-on for those who would like a little more support during the reset. As a former private chef with experience cooking for retreats and resets, she’ll prepare meals designed to complement the Ancient Rhythms program.
Additional offerings are available at an added cost. Please reach out if you're interested in meal support, or we'll share more about these options after you register.
Meet Your Guides
Ayurvedic Health Counselor | Panchakarma Technician | Founder, Healing Well AyurvedaKatie Reinman
Katie's work is rooted in Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine that originated in India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda recognizes our connection to nature and encourages us to live in rhythm with the changing seasons.
At the heart of Katie's work is a deep respect for the body's innate intelligence and its ability to restore balance when we learn to listen and offer the right support.
Katie is currently completing her Ayurvedic Practitioner training through Kerala Ayurveda Academy and continues to deepen her clinical education in Panchakarma and classical Ayurveda.
Lyndsey Madden
Licensed Acupuncturist | Physician of Eastern MedicineLyndsey's work is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, a comprehensive system of medicine that has supported health and wellbeing for thousands of years.
Her integrative approach brings together acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle practices with a focus on treating the whole person and supporting the body's own capacity for healing and balance. Her specialties include facial rejuvenation acupuncture, women’s health, fertility, pain management and digestive health.
Lyndsey is a Board Licensed Acupuncturist Physician in the state of California (L.Ac, MSAOM) and is also certified by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM) in Clean Needle Technique. She has completed thousands of hours of theoretical and clinical training in 5 ½ years of Chinese/Oriental Medical School, in addition to supporting hundreds of patients during her clinical internship and private practice. During her schooling she was fortunate to study under world renowned Taoist masters and Physicians, where she also learned Qi Gong and basic Tai Chi.
A Few Things You May Be Wondering
Is this Panchakarma?
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No. Ancient Rhythms is rooted in principles found within Panchakarma and seasonal Ayurvedic care, but it is not traditional Panchakarma.
We've drawn from principles such as simplifying the diet, supporting digestion, creating space for rest, incorporating daily rituals, and intentionally transitioning with the seasons—and adapted them into a nourishing experience designed for modern life.
Can I do this if I don't live in Ojai?
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Yes. Nourish can be completed from anywhere.
Restore includes an in-person collaborative treatment, currently offered in Ojai. We may also offer a day of Restore treatments in Los Angeles based on interest. If LA would make Restore more accessible for you, please reach out and let us know.
What if I have dietary restrictions or health considerations?
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Your shared intake allows Katie and Lyndsey to review your individual needs before the reset begins.
If you have significant dietary restrictions, a medical condition, or take prescription medication, please reach out before registering if you're unsure whether Ancient Rhythms is appropriate for you.
Ancient Rhythms is not appropriate during pregnancy.
This program is intended to support general wellness and is not a substitute for medical care.
What happens when I sign up?
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You'll receive your shared intake first.
Approximately two weeks before we begin, you'll receive your handbook, recipes, shopping list, preparation guidance, and everything you need to begin feeling prepared.
Ready to Join Us?
Give yourself five days to simplify, nourish, listen, and intentionally move into the season ahead—with the support of two practitioners and two ancient traditions.
Ancient Rhythms
September 19–23, 2026
NOURISH — $330
$110 deposit reserves your place.
RESTORE — $695
$200 deposit reserves your place.
Registration & Cancellation
Because Ancient Rhythms includes individualized planning, practitioner support, and a limited number of treatment appointments, registrations become non-refundable 7 days before the program begins.
If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your registration to another participant.
Collaborative treatment appointments may be rescheduled with at least 72 hours' notice.
Accessibility
A limited number of reduced-cost spaces are available each season. If cost is a barrier, we warmly encourage you to reach out.