This series of workshops, taking place over the course of a year, offers space for us to explore ways to achieve greater agency in our daily lives, by making wise, informed choices that can improve the wellbeing of our body, mind and spirit. Each workshop can be attended as a one off, or you can continue the journey through all of the seasons.

 

Ayurveda is a 5000 year old holistic health system from India, offering a panoply of practices to restore and sustain good health; including diet, yoga, massage, detoxification, herbal remedies, meditation and daily lifestyle. ​It teaches us to pay more attention to our bodies and minds, and to notice what's going on in the natural world, taking into account how the rhythms of seasons, variations in weather, light and life circumstances affect us on all levels.

 

We begin by acknowledging that we're not machines to relentlessly carry on, regardless of the changing nature of life. That our loyal, patient, bodies deserve our best efforts to cultivate the right circumstances in which to thrive.

Noticing how we feel and adapting to daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal variations, not only helps us feel more alive, engaged and happy, but also guides us to make choices that are conducive to long term good health. 

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Each workshop will focus on the current seasonal state, and issues that tend to arise at that time of year. Overall we will explore aspects of:

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• Rest and restoration

• Balancing the energies (doshas) that influence our health  

• Diet and lifestyle to support our individual needs 

• The concept of Agni (digestive fire) and optimising digestive health

• Detoxification and rejuvenation  

• Calming the nervous system 

• Strengthening immunity

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To some extent the content of each workshop will also be tailored to the needs of the group and evolve accordingly.​

 

Dates

 

Winter towards Spring  - Saturday 1st February 2025

Spring - Saturday 12th April 2025

Summer - Saturday 12th July 2025

Autumn - Saturday 27th September

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Cost

A simple plant based ayurvedic lunch and herbal teas are provided in each workshop.

I offer a sliding scale to be as inclusive as possible.

Two concessionary places are available per workshop and I will consider bartering for those living outside the mainstream system. To apply for these options please email me directly (annethomas23@hotmail.co.uk).

Per workshop:  £60 standard/ £40 low income/ £20 concession 

All Four Workshops: £ 200 standard/ £140 low income

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