Our Team
Sonia Kaur
Therapeutic Yoga Counselor | Practitioner of Ayurveda | Food Alchemist | Archer
Sonia Kaur is a deeply intuitive guide and teacher who brings over 2,000 hours of teaching and training experience in the healing arts of Yoga and Ayurveda. As a Therapeutic Yoga Counselor and practitioner rooted in traditional wisdom, Sonia specializes in Yoga Philosophy, Mindful Yoga, Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation, and Ayurveda Cooking for Self-Healers.
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At the heart of Sonia’s teaching is the sacred inquiry of the Self. Her approach gently invites students to release stored tension—both physical and emotional—through conscious movement, breath, reflection, and philosophical dialogue. Her sessions are deeply grounding, drawing seekers inward to reconnect with their true essence and experience the freedom that comes from letting go of old patterns and stories.
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Sonia also shares her passion for Ayurvedic living through her work as a Food Alchemist, teaching the healing power of cooking with intention. From her organic, sustainable farm, Pura Veda, she demonstrates how yoga and Ayurveda can be fully woven into everyday life—whether through nourishing meals, conscious farming, or even the meditative stillness found in her practice of mindful archery.
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A true embodiment of integrated living, Sonia holds space for transformation with warmth, wisdom, and a deep reverence for the natural rhythms of life.
Freddy Fajardo
Mindfulness Practitioner | Teacher | Chef | Archer
Chef Freddy is a teacher, mindfulness practitioner and Ayurvedic food alchemist with deep knowledge of the chemistry involved in Ayurvedic and yogic food preparation . With over 10 years of experience in vegetarian, high pranic and sattvic cuisine, he serves as the head chef at Pura Veda, where food is live energy that provides both nourishment and medicine.
Rooted in the ancient principles of Ayurveda, Chef Freddy carefully curates seasonal, dosha-balancing meals respecting food combination principles to enhance digestion to support physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual well-being. There is special care for each ingredient to activate its energetic qualities through soaking, fermenting, sprouting, etc. Every dish is designed to complement daily yoga practice, meditation, and detox therapies—crafted mindfully with fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients, many times harvested at Pura Veda.
Whether preparing kitchari for deep cleansing or creative sattvic meals for retreats, his goal is to awaken the senses, improve digestion and feed the soul which is experienced through clarity and inner harmony.
When he’s not in the kitchen, Chef Freddy can be found tending to the plants and herbs at Pura Veda, creating new dishes with native ingredients, or practicing mindful archery.
Ciro Nirvair
Assistant Yoga Teacher | Ayurvedic Practitioner | Artist | Photographer | Marketing Director
Ciro is a multifaceted teacher and creative whose intuitive presence brings balance, clarity, and inspiration to every space he holds. As an Assistant Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner at Pura Veda, Ciro weaves together a deep love for anatomy, mindful movement, and the healing wisdom of Ayurveda to support students on their personal path to well-being.
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With a calm and easygoing nature, Ciro is known for offering clear, thoughtful instruction that meets students exactly where they are. Whether guiding an asana practice, discussing energetic imbalances, or sharing insights into Ayurvedic lifestyle, Ciro leads with compassion, curiosity, and grounded understanding.
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A lifelong creative, Ciro is also an artist, photographer, and the center’s Director of Marketing—bringing the essence of yoga and Ayurveda to life visually and intuitively through storytelling and design. His creativity extends into time spent planting in the garden, capturing nature through the lens, and staying energized on the tennis court.
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Influenced by the teachings of mentors like Sonia Kaur, Ciro explores the deeper dimensions of yoga through self-inquiry, breath work, and daily rituals that connect body, mind, and spirit. His approach honors both structure and spontaneity, inviting others to reconnect with their natural rhythm and inner creativity.
TejPaz Fajardo
Sous Chef | Architectural Consultant | Intuitive Artist | Ayurvedic Practitioner
TejPaz not only grew up immersed in the daily life of Pura Veda, where the teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda were not just studied—they were lived; he arrived on the land when he was 9 years old and helped to create Pura Veda.
As an Ayurvedic Practitioner, Sous Chef, and Architectural Consultant, TejPaz brings a rare integration of ancient wisdom and modern creativity to every facet of his work.
With a deep reverence for sacred geometry and neuroarchitecture, TejPaz approaches space as medicine. His architectural insights are guided by the subtle intelligence of design that supports harmony, healing, and the inward journey. Whether consulting on sacred spaces or drawing as a meditative practice, he blends function with spiritual form.
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In the kitchen, TejPaz serves as Sous Chef alongside the center’s culinary team, crafting healing meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles and the native abundance of the land. His work with food—much like his work with structures—is intuitive, balanced, and designed to nourish both body and soul.
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Also an accomplished artist, TejPaz’s creativity flows through building, drawing, and the living art of daily ritual. Each expression reflects his commitment to wholeness, beauty, and the conscious interweaving of all life.
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TejPaz continues to share the spirit and essence of Pura Veda because he grew up from its very soil. His presence is both grounding and visionary, offering others a bridge between the seen and unseen, structure and spontaneity, form and feeling.