I’m Verena Gayatri Primus

From High Performance to Holistic Health

Clinical Ayurveda Specialist, Ayurveda-Yoga Teacher, Coach, Former Ballet Dancer, and passionate guide for those ready to recover their energy, health, and deeper purpose.

HI, I’M VERENA

Let me introduce myself.

My path has led me from the rigor of a professional ballet career to the depth of Yoga and Ayurveda. Along the way—from mother and coach to entrepreneur—I discovered how to transform exhaustion into vitality and overwhelm into focus through personalized Ayurveda-Yoga-Meditation Coaching. 

Bridging the gap between outer success and inner fulfillment. I help professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs restore health, clarity, and purpose—online and in Vienna/Tenerife.

I Know What It Feels Like to Look Successful—But Feel Out of Balance

My life began in the world of performance—the discipline of ballet, the elegance of modeling, the pursuit of perfection. Later came the devotion of motherhood and the challenge of building my own work as an Ayurveda-Yoga Coach and Entrepreneur. Outwardly, it looked accomplished. Inwardly, I carried the weight of pressure, fatigue, and disconnection.

What restored me was not doing more, but returning to what is timeless: the rhythms of nature, the wisdom of Ayurveda, and the soul-nourishing practices of yoga and meditation. These became not just practices, but a way of living—with clarity, vitality, and inner harmony.

For over 30 years, I’ve shared this path—guiding more than 5,000 clients and teaching over 10,000 yoga students across the United States and Europe. Today, I bring together ancient teachings and modern coaching to help you live with balance, health, and authenticity.

Bridging the Gap Between Outer Success and Inner Fulfillment

I began my journey as a professional ballet dancer—disciplined, driven, and perfectionistic. Behind the beauty and precision, though, lay exhaustion and eventually burnout. That was when I turned inward.

Yoga, Ayurveda, and deep spiritual study—including time in India and years of devoted practice—did more than heal me. They offered a new way of life: one where success is measured not by performance, but by presence, vitality, and connection to what truly matters.

Today, I live between Tenerife and Vienna, blending Eastern wisdom with modern life. As a mother, coach, teacher, and entrepreneur, I’ve learned to balance achievement with stillness—and now I help others do the same.

MY UNIQUE METHOD

The Ayurveda-Yoga Path: A Personalized Journey Back to Health & Balance

A Clear Path to Health, Energy & Self-Realization

My work is rooted in the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga—combined with the structure and clarity of modern coaching.

This isn’t a generic wellness plan. It’s a personalized, step-by-step process designed around you, your constitution, and your current life stage and unique needs. Whether you’re a doctor, entrepreneur, artist, or working parent.

THIS WORK HELPS YOU:

1

Rebuild your physical energy and strength

Health integrates physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It is the base of everything else you do and create in your personal, professional & spiritual life.

2

Create clear, sustainable routines that support your health and higher purpose

Ayurveda promotes health and longevity by understanding your unique constitution and aligning your routines with the natural rhythms. Discover personalized diet and lifestyle practices to go with ease through life and tap into your true potential.

3

Integrate Ayurvedic lifestyle and nutrition practices, daily yoga, exercise & meditation, that actually fit your life

Yoga combines physical postures, breathing exercises, relaxation & visualization techniques to enhance strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.It helps you manage stress, and promotes a sense of peace!

4

Cultivate clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience

Meditation starts with breath and present moment awareness, and creates clarity, and peace of mind & soul. Discover techniques that enhance focus, stabilize emotions, and support your personal-spiritual growth.

5

Manage your time, and nervous system with focus

Time management helps you use your time and energy wisely, ensuring there’s space for self-care and pursuing true passions alongside work, family, and social commitments.

6

Live & lead from your true nature—calm, clear, and joyful

Connecting with your spiritual essence provides unwavering support and helps you discover your true values and goals. When you grow personally and spiritually, every aspect of your life improves.

Free Holistic Health Starter Kit!

The Secret to Reclaim
Your Energy and Health

Struggling to take back time for yourself? Nourishing yourself with food? Moving your body? Relaxing and decluttering your busy mind?

Grab this FREE Holistic Health Starter Kit .
It’ll will help you prioritize self-care and finally stick to it!

MY COACHING CLIENTS

WHO I WORK WITH

1

High-performing professionals—often doctors, therapists, or healthcare leaders—who want to stay healthy, focused, and aligned while guiding others.

You’ve achieved a lot—but underneath the success, you may feel drained, anxious, or disconnected. You’re not looking for more noise. You’re looking for clear structure, deep insight, and grounded guidance from someone who embodies what she teaches—so you can stay in your center while leading, healing, and caring for others with strength, clarity, and calm.

2

Entrepreneurs and creatives who are ready to build real, sustainable health—so they can enjoy life fully and lead their vision with energy, clarity, and calm.

You’re spiritually curious but grounded and results-oriented. You care deeply about your work, your team, and what you bring into the world—and you’re ready to show up as your best self, without burning out. You’re looking for a coach and teacher who brings both depth and structure—someone who can help you manage stress, stay focused, and build a rhythm of self-care that keeps your energy steady, creative, and strong.

3

Working mothers who want more time, energy, and inner balance—without sacrificing their ambitions or their well-being.

You give your all—to your work, your family, your responsibilities—but you’re ready to include yourself again. You want to feel more present, grounded, and energized in your daily life. You’re seeking practical structure, holistic tools, and real support to help you manage stress, restore your rhythm, and reclaim time for your health, your joy, and your personal dreams.

If that sounds like you – you are in the right place.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

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“Verena Primus, with her background as a former ballerina and professional dancer, and her vast knowledge and experience in Yoga, Ayurveda, and Meditation, has a unique ability to guide a person to their best self in a remarkably short time. Thanks to her international background — from India to California — and her highly professional methodology, she enables the often disconnected aspects of body, mind, and spirit to reunite and develop a focus that many have never experienced before. Especially because of this holistic approach, practiced at the highest level in every respect, working with Verena Primus is wholeheartedly recommended for any goal or personal process.”

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R.K., Banking/ Finance, Vienna
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“For several years, Verena has been by my side. From the desire to have a healthier, leaner body to the many life changes that followed, she was there with advice, yoga, and Ayurveda. Thanks to her, I can walk my path as a (mostly) balanced, working, and healthy entrepreneur and mother. Verena, your unwavering support and guidance have been invaluable to me on this journey. I deeply appreciate you and your work.”

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Yvonne, Designer and Entrepreneur, Vienna
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“At first, I only wanted more calm and balance in my busy life as doctor and mother. But with Verena’s guidance in yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation, I discovered so much more—it became about real health, strength, and showing up as my best self.”

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Dr. Natasa M., Internal Medicine Specialist, Vienna
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“I came to Verena’s coaching because I was stuck in stress and couldn’t get out of it alone. What changed everything was the combination of Ayurveda and yoga—it made the practice personal and practical for my life. My biggest breakthrough was realizing habits can shift naturally; I thought I’d never quit coffee, but suddenly I didn’t want it anymore. Today I feel more balanced, more aware of myself, and better connected to the people around me.”

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Günter, Project Manager, Texas
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“I wanted something holistic—someone who could guide me in all areas of my life: work, family, health, and mental well-being. I didn’t want to run to a career coach, then a nutritionist, and then a trainer. I needed someone who could do it all.
That’s exactly what I found with Verena’s Coaching Program: an integrative approach that combines Ayurveda, yoga, time management, and mental balance to help me thrive as a mom, a professional, and a person.”

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Maria, Journalist and Creative, Vienna
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“This is not a Yoga Class! Your classes are therapy! I come in a feel tired and exhausted and I leave feeling refreshed and well again. You are very professional and the results are clear. I definitely recommend you!”

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Dr. Barbara E., Psychiatrist, Vienna
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“Through Verena’s Foundation Program and later her intensive coaching, I received so many tools to strengthen my health, calm my mind, and find balance. With her love, care, and guidance, I felt supported every step of the way. This work didn’t just prepare me for motherhood—it gave me a healthier, stronger, and more confident foundation for life.”

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Paula, Project Manager & Creative, Tirol
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“I have worked with Verena Primus, a beautiful person inside and out, for the past 6 years and she is an extraordinarily gifted healer on multiple levels. She is a highly trained professional in Ayurvedic medicine and a yoga master. Verena’s care helped me to recover from a serious heart condition, which greatly impressed my cardiologist. I feel very blessed to have Verena in my life and I highly recommend her.”

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AT, Consultant San Francisco, California
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“Hi Gayatri, I have been sharing with family and friends the amazing path I am on and everybody wants to know more. You have certainly opened up such a wonderful path for me. I am meditating daily, eating as you have suggested, and I am in the process of giving up coffee. I appreciate you more than you will ever know. I count you as one of this years biggest blessing. You are truly a gift!”

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Jane, Family Therapist Halfmoon Bay, California
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“I’m so thankful for the wisdom of Verena Primus. I’m not able to see Verena nearly enough for her Ayurvedic consultations as I would like but still, she’s my go-to for beauty and health. I’ll be serving Tulsi tea.“

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Stephanie L.C, Vogue Features Associate, New York City

My Credentials

Professional Background as Ballet Dancer & Modern Dancer
Certified Yoga Theacher (E-RYT 500)
Ayurvedic Health Consultant
Deeply Rooted Spiritual Practice
Founder of the Ayurveda-Yoga-Meditation Path and Mama Wonderful 101
Specialist in Personalized Therapeutic Yoga
Advanced Training in Holistic Healing Modalities

Classically trained at the Vienna Conservatory, scholarship holder of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Company in New York, and performer in prominent international venues in New York, Paris, London, and Vienna.

with over 30 years and 5000+ hours of teaching experience, registered with the International Yoga Alliance.

Certified as a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist by the California College of Ayurveda, with extensive clinical and teaching experience in Ayurvedic consultations, treatments, and Panchakarma Therapy.

Decades of personal spiritual exploration, including silent retreats, meditation studies, extensive pilgrimages, and prolonged stays in ashrams across India, studying the teachings of Swami Sivananda, Ramana Maharshi, and Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi).

Transformative coaching and training programs combining Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation, and modern coaching methods. Available in personalized 1:1 and group formats, these programs focus on holistic health, sustainable lifestyle transformation, and deep self-realization, with Mama Wonderful 101 specifically designed for busy mothers.

Creator of individualized private programs that integrate Classical Hatha, Iyengar, Restorative/Yin, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Anusara Yoga with the healing methods of Yoga of the Heart. My work emphasizes yoga’s therapeutic benefits in recovery from burnout, cancer, and heart disease. Certified in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy and graduate teacher of the California College of Ayurveda.

Certified in Reiki (since 1998), Craniosacral Therapy, Esalen Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing (body-oriented trauma therapy by Dr. Peter Levine), with comprehensive studies at renowned institutions such as Esalen Institute, Upledger Institute, and Monterey Peninsula College.

My Story

If you would like to read more about my story:

How My Life Transformed:
From Dancer to Sannyasin to Mother

Please go on a transformational and fun journey from
Austria to America to India with me:

Behind the Scenes – A Glimpse Into My World

I love silence.
I love writing. I love music. I love to dance, to sing, and to paint.
I love water, flowers, and nature.

I was born Austrian,
but have lived a third of my life in the United States.
I am drawn to the cultures of India, Japan, and England.

Now I live on the island of Tenerife
with my husband and our two wonderful sons surrounded by nature and ocean air.

My values are:
Family, Truthfulness, and Loyalty.

What I really don’t like is:
Alcoholism, Smoking, Drugs, and Falsehood,
because it can destroy lives, families, and the connection to dignity.

I am a Pitta-Vata Constitution,
very disciplined and creative, at times intense or overwhelmed.
Emotionally and spiritually, I am Kapha,
loving and carrying, while often forgetting about myself.

I live what I teach,
and teach what I love.
I am far from being perfect,
yet I have come to see perfection in all of life.

I believe in simplicity, truth, beauty, and living in alignment with one’s soul.

I bow to you as I bow to life and I am here to serve you.

HOW WE BEGIN (4 STEPS)

MY COACHING PROCESS

1

Send your request

You reach out to me through the Contact Form. This is your first small step toward clarity, energy, and alignment.

3

first 90-min insight session

In our first deep-dive session (90 minutes), we bring clarity to your current situation, explore your goals and desires, and outline your next steps. You’ll leave with a sense of direction—and support.

2

Schedule a free 20-min discovery call

We meet for a relaxed, pressure-free conversation. You’ll get a sense of me and the process—plus a few first insights for your path.

4

begin your 1:1 Journey

If it feels aligned, we begin your first 6-month coaching process—personalized, structured, and rooted in trust and presence. Together, we bring Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, and Coaching into your daily life.

Schedule your free discovery call to see if we’re a good fit!

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