John Immel

Christian statement of faith

“For Christians, one cannot love God without caring for humanity the way Jesus did. One of Jesus' primary ministries was to feed and heal the sick. That ministry is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. In this light, Joyful Belly also aims to restore wholesomeness to every individual by feeding and healing the sick. As the founder of Joyful Belly, I enjoy sharing Ayurveda within the context of my Catholic roots, and find Ayurveda gives me an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. God loves each one of us uniquely and wants to heal us. God created us and we are dependant upon Him for the gift of life.”