Jesse Steiger, owner of Conscious Café, and Erik Jackson, owner of Ayurveda With Erik, have joined forces to share the Ayurvedic medicine of snehana through ghee and abhyanga oil. Jesse, the chef behind Conscious Café (formerly Steamy Buddha), has honed his craft for decades across the Northeast and now calls Ellsworth, Maine, home. Erik, a yoga teacher at Steamy Buddha and graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda, integrates the philosophy of food as medicine into his practice, offering tools to restore balance and foster deeper self-awareness. Together, they look forward to sharing the nourishing wisdom of Ayurveda with their community.

Ghee and abhyanga oil are Ayurvedic staples for nourishing both the body and mind. Ghee enhances digestion, boosts immunity, and supports cellular regeneration, acting as a powerful Rasayana (rejuvenator). Abhyanga oil provides grounding, eases joint pain, and promotes deep relaxation. Together, they embody the essence of Ayurvedic self-care, supporting vitality and balance from the inside out.