Want to know more about the ancient Indian practice of Ayurveda medicine?

Amita Nathwani, a local practioner, just opened a retail store, Surya Health and Wellness, at 1032 Main Avenue in Durango. It sells Ayurveda products like tongue scrapers, neti pots and yoga accessories as well as protein drinks and Indian spices.

Ayurveda focuses on each person’s health by using plants and lifestyle as a form of treatment.

“It’s an ancient practice with its roots in India, but its concepts are universal,” she said. “It uses an understanding of nature to help balance the body.”

The store has a test kitchen in the back where Nathwani plans to hold cooking classes on every form of healthy diet, from paleo to raw food to vegan.

“The agenda is to do whatever is needed in the name of health and wellness,” she said.