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AAOKA® PHILOSOPHY

 

AAOKA® was born from a deep desire to raise beauty consciousness, to a place where the natural aspiration for beauty simultaneously aligns with nourishment and care, towards one’s body and the Earth. AAOKA® philosophies are based on ancient Ayurvedic principles that acknowledge an individuals unique constitution, and the innate connection between one’s body and the natural world. It is my deepest desire to provide offerings that will empower women to remember their innate radiance through all life stages, so they may take beauty back into their own hands and find peace within their skin care rituals.

 

FOUNDER STORY

about SOPHIE DUNCAN

My passion for natural beauty was sparked in my early 20's when I stumbled upon an old Ayurdevic book and couldn't put it down. As I flicked through the pages filled with Ayurvedic wisdom, I felt a deep sense of 'coming home'. For the next 15 years, I dipped my toes into Ayurvedic principles from time to time, until I found myself in a state of depletion and exhaustion 12 months after giving birth to my first child.

⁠I looked in the mirror one day and didn't recognise myself. Horizontal lines etched across my forehead and my face appeared sunken and lifeless. I started to wonder, was this just part of the ageing process and becoming a Mother? Was ageing radiantly really possible? I was simultaneously preparing to begin studies in the field of Holistic Beauty, but I felt hopeless and overwhelmed with my changing reflection.⁠

⁠Then one day I intuitively made the decision to start listening to the messages showing up on on my skin, instead of resenting and pushing against them. I made a commitment to use these signs of premature ageing as a catalyst to rediscovering my innate radiance, naturally.

⁠This experience of beauty depletion lead me home to the wisdom of Ayurveda. I've since been on an expansive journey to remembering my true nature, and therefore my true vitality and beauty.⁠

Ayurveda has not only helped me to regain my post-baby glow, it has (and continues to) support me in feeling my best, both physically and mentally, amidst the juggle of family and work life. I'm continuously discovering parts of myself that I never knew existed, because I'd become so associated with an imbalanced way of being. For the first time in my adult life, I feel connected to my true self, who knows how to radiate naturally by honouring the elements that make up all of nature, including my own internal nature.

⁠I now feel honoured to share this wisdom with women who also feel called to remember their true nature and innate beauty… because I deeply believe it’s every woman's birthright to feel vibrant and radiant, through all stages of life.

 

CREDENTIALS & TRAINING

  • ~ Private mentoring with founder Corrine Brown

    ~ Holistic Facial Therapies

    ~ Indian Head Massage

    ~ Ayurvedic Facial Therapies

    ~ Ayurvedic Marma Points Therapy

    ~ Ayurvedic KV Face Massage

    ~ TCM Face Jade Rollers & Ice Ball Massage

    ~ TCM Face Cupping & Gua Sha

  • ~ Private mentoring with founder, Myra Lewin

    ~ Hale Pule Ayurvedic Health Advisor Program

  • ~ The Danielle Collins Face Yoga Method

  • ~ Fundamentals of Aromatherapy

 
 
 

SELF EXPANSION & CONNECTION TO SELF

SO WITHIN, SO WITHOUT

The elements that exist within all of nature also exist within us. Ayurveda offers a beautiful template for living that connects us back to the external and internal rhythms of nature. This way of living cultivates a greater connection to our true self, and therefore our true beauty. This depth of beauty is not dependant on our proportions or features, and may be expressed though all stages of life.

 

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THE RADIANCE RHYTHMS

Become part of an online community on the path of radiant skincare and vibrant ageing. As a Radiance Rhythms member, you will equiped with holistic tools, techniques and wisdom that will empower you to take beauty back into your own hands, and to transform your skin from within.

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FACE MASSAGE CLASSES

Facelift massage is a gentle and nourishing self care practice that promotes a more radiant, relaxed and naturally lifted face. AAOKA® facelift massage classes are held monthly to explore massage and relaxation techniques for enhancing facial beauty, increasing skin glow and calming the mind.

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CIRCLE TO BEAUTY IMMERSION

Circle to Beauty is a sacred self care immersion for transforming your skin and how you relate to beauty. Journey over the course of 11 weeks, in an intimate online setting, to cultivate healthy skincare and beauty habits that support vibrant ageing. Doors for the next intake will open November 2024.

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