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UPCOMING EVENTS
Our workshops help you go deeper in your practice.
Our events help you relax and have fun!
Check out our events below
Or come to a weekly kirtan meditation program.
Led by Gena Foreman,
E-RYT & Certified Yoga Nidra Facilitator
Yoga Nidra
Guided Deep Rest
Including Soothing Sound Bath
with Gena Foreman
Saturday, May 11th
6:30pm - 8pm
$30
In-Studio Only
Held at our Meditation Center:
7225 Lincoln Ave. Carmichael, Ca 95608
Class passes are not accepted for Yoga Nidra
According to THIS ARTICLE in WebMD, Yoga nidra is a practice that's effective at reducing stress and anxiety and can even help with insomnia. There is fascinating evidence about yoga nidra's effect on the autonomic nervous system, brain waves, the pineal gland, and more. Experience these benefits for yourself on Saturday, May 11th - Sign up for Yoga Nidra with Gena Foreman!
Yoga Nidra is an ancient method of guided relaxation practiced in the lying position that systematically guides one into a state of conscious deep relaxation.
In this state, the body and mind are deeply connected through the parasympathetic nervous system allowing the body to recharge and rejuvenate. One hour of practice provides the rest of four hours sleep and awakens the healing intelligence of the body.
Other benefits include:
• Soothing the autonomic nervous system
• Enhancing mental focus and attention span
• Improving creativity and whole brain functioning
• Giving you more ease and peace of mind in daily life
• Helping create new neural pathways in your brain which can support healthy habits & routines
Yoga Nidra relaxation is very easy and you can enjoy the benefits after one session. No experience necessary. No asana.
Bring a mat and a few props to make you comfortable such as pillow, blanket and eye cover.
Held at our secluded and tranquil meditation center location, this Yoga Nidra class will conclude with a healing sound bath.
Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary.
Past Workshops
Celebrate
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's
Appearance Day!
Sunday, March 24th
5pm - 8pm
Donation based
Held at Carmichael Park Clubhouse: 5750 Grant Ave, Carmichael, CA
(on Grant Ave. @ Fair Oaks Bl.,near the tennis courts.)
(pre-registration is helpful, but not necessary)
Please do not attend if you have any symptoms of sickness.
This Sunday, people all around the world will be observing the auspicious appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and you are invited to join in the festivities! Join us for joyful chanting, dancing and a scrumptious vegetarian dinner!
Lord Chaitanya appeared in an unbroken line of self-realized yoga spiritual masters about 500 years ago and inaugurated the kirtan movement (the singing and chanting of transcendental sound) as the supreme method of meditation and recommended process for self-realization in the modern age. Lord Chaitanya did not establish a new religion, rather he widely shared a yoga process that anyone can apply to their life, allowing them to awaken and cultivate their innate wisdom and spiritual love.
Note that this is an OFFSITE program.
Learn more about kirtan
Meet Your Instructor:
Gena Foreman has over 25 years experience as a student, teacher, and mentor. Her classes are a balanced fusion of informed fundamentals with attention to breath (pranayama) and healthy energetic alignment. Gena is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance approved teacher. She has also earned her certifications in Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra.
In addition to teaching weekly classes, Gena leads retreats, immersions, 40-hour Yoga Nidra certifications, and 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings.
Yoga Basics:
Foundations of Breath and Movement
with Gena Foreman
In-Studio Only
Saturday, February 10th
1pm - 3pm
$40
Location: 9739-B Fair Oaks Bl.
Whether you are starting from scratch with your practice or wanting to revitalize old roots, this is the workshop for you.
In this workshop we will learn basic yoga breathing techniques and how to use the breath to support the movement of the spine.
Through demonstration, practice, and an open forum to ask questions, we will explore various poses that move the spine in all range of motion: forward folds, back bends, twists, and lateral flexion.
Done primarily on the floor, this workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to re-start their practice.
Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
Candlelight Flow
with Gena Foreman
Saturday, December 2nd
6pm - 8pm
$30
In-Studio Only
Location: The Meditation Center
7225 Lincoln Ave. Carmichael, Ca 95621
Days get shorter as the seasons change. One year ends and another begins.
Celebrate these shifts as Gena guides you through a candle gazing meditation, followed by a reflective yoga practice blending breath with deep long holds of yin.
We will close the evening with yoga nidra.
Nia
Expressive. Healing. Balancing. Powerful.
Sundays 4pm - 5pm
CURRENTLY ON HOLD
Start anytime, no experience needed!
In-Studio Only
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Changing lives, one body at a time!
Nia is a playful movement technique that focuses on holistic movement and graceful self-awareness. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Nia draws from disciplines of Yoga, the martial arts, dance arts, and healing arts. Stiff beginners and highly fit athletes alike can adapt Nia to meet their needs for a full body workout. Come experience the joy of movement!
"It is my intention to share Nia’s gifts, to be a catalyst of positive change for others, and, by treating each person as a whole being, to help heal the body, mind and spirit through movement."
Meet Your Instructor:
Kelly Fitzgerald-Holland holds a black belt in The Nia Technique. Since 1994, Kelly has been studying African-inspired dance and other movement forms, including belly dance, Sufi techniques, tribal-dance, tai chi, and yoga.
She began her study and practice of Nia in 1999, and was certified as an instructor in the Nia Technique in 2004. Kelly creates a non-judgmental atmosphere in which to encourage, inspire, and support each individual’s pursuit of body, mind, and spirit wellness.
Unwind & Unbind:
Breathing, mobility, resilience
with April Underwood
Sunday, August 6th
11:30am - 1:30pm
In-Studio & Virtual
Two pricing options:
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$35 Single Workshop - If you only want to attend this workshop
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$58 Double Workshop Deal - If you want to attend this AND April's other workshop on August 13th: ($29 each, $58 for both days. You must add BOTH workshops to your account when checking out)
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Use breath, self-massage, and the power of sound to subdue anxiety and stress, while awakening your capacity for renewal and restoration.
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Unwind and unbind deeply layered tension with little known & unique head to toe spiral movements
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Head, neck, and jaw release techniques for those who grind their teeth
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Bonus Crystal Bowl Sound Bath & Meditation!
For those attending In-studio: Props will be provided and available for purchase following the workshop. However, if you have your own Therapy ball set and Coregeous Ball, please bring them. Bring your own yoga mat.
For those attending virtually, you will need the following:
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Therapy Balls - https://bit.ly/3D5MRye (you will also use the straw that is used to blow up the ball). Common substitutes are 2 tennis balls in a sock and a pillow.
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Blanket that will easily fold flat
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2 Yoga blocks
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Yoga mat
Recording will be accessible for 14 days!
Meet Your Instructor:
April is simply a lover of movement, rhythm, dance, and fitness of all kinds! April has been practicing and teaching various styles of yoga and fitness since 1991 and is trained and certified in Yoga Therapy (300hrs), Yoga Tune Up®, Roll Model® Method, Vinyasa Flow Yoga (200hrs), Pilates, and Wailana Yoga (200hrs). She is also a post-rehabilitation specialist, working with clients recovering from injuries with the practices of Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and Self Myofacial Release. April has 1000's of hours in training and teaching experience.
Posture Restoration :
Breathing, Posture, Strength,
& Your Nervous System
with April Underwood
Sunday, August 13th
11:30am - 1:30pm
In-Studio & Virtual
Two pricing options:
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$35 Single Workshop - If you only want to attend this workshop
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$58 Double Workshop Deal - If you want to attend this AND April's other workshop on August 8th: ($29 each, $58 for both days. You must add BOTH workshops to your account when checking out.)
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Does your body always feel asymmetrical?
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Are your bones 'normal' in length and shape but your pelvis often feels off or one leg appears longer than the other, but your leg length is normal?
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Does working to get 'stronger' and trying to correct your imbalances often make you feel worse instead of better? Or you feel better for 'a while'?
Open the possibility of pain-free movement and build a solid foundation for greater strength, effortless breathing, and improved mobility! This workshop will teach you simple exercises and breath patterns that will directly address these completely normal imbalances, changing the way the way you feel in your body.
For those attending In-studio: Props will be provided and available for purchase following the workshop. However, if you have your own Therapy ball set and Coregeous Ball, please bring them. Bring your own yoga mat.
For those attending virtually, you will need the following:
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Therapy Balls - https://bit.ly/3D5MRye (you will also use the straw that is used to blow up the ball). Common substitutes are 2 tennis balls in a sock and a pillow.
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Blanket that will easily fold flat
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2 Yoga blocks
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Yoga mat
Recording will be accessible for 14 days!
Meet Your Instructor:
April is simply a lover of movement, rhythm, dance, and fitness of all kinds! April has been practicing and teaching various styles of yoga and fitness since 1991 and is trained and certified in Yoga Therapy (300hrs), Yoga Tune Up®, Roll Model® Method, Vinyasa Flow Yoga (200hrs), Pilates, and Wailana Yoga (200hrs). She is also a post-rehabilitation specialist, working with clients recovering from injuries with the practices of Yoga, Meditation, Breathwork, and Self Myofacial Release. April has 1000's of hours in training and teaching experience.
Workshop:
Yoga for Preventing Falls
with Krishna Lila
Saturday, July 22nd
1:30pm - 3:30pm
$35
Pre-registration Required | In-Studio Only
As we age, loss of balance and muscle tone makes us more prone to falling. A fall can significantly
reduce your quality of life and is the leading cause of injury death among seniors over 65.
Reduce your risk of falls with this fun, 2-hour workshop. Krishna Lila dasi will show you simple exercises to assess your risk of falling as well as yoga poses and exercises designed to help you develop and maintain the strength and balance needed to prevent falls.
The workshop is aimed at active seniors who are able to stand on their own and can get up and down from the floor. An exercise guide will also be provided as well as tips to help you continue to practice at home. We hope to see you there!
Meet Your Instructor, Krishna Lila Sherer:
Namaste! My yoga journey has been a long one and is not finished yet! I’ve been teaching yoga for over 30 years. It all began when I discovered hatha yoga as a teenager, then really embraced it in my 20s at university in New Zealand with an Iyengar teacher who gave me a strong foundation in proper alignment and the ability to modify poses. This has been invaluable in making yoga accessible to all my students over the years. I later found Wai Lana Yoga and fell in love with her natural style and the way she brings Yoga Sound into every session. Since then, I have become certified in Yin Yoga, Embody Yoga (500 hours), and Pre- and Post-natal Yoga. I also have a certificate in teaching yoga to seniors. I continue to learn through online courses with highly experienced yoga teachers, physical therapists, and other professionals, incorporating that knowledge to benefit my students. I am certified with Yoga Alliance at the RYT500 and RPYT levels. In 1979, I became interested in Bhakti Yoga, and Bhakti yoga has been a part of my life ever since. While my classes mainly focus on asana practice, we always start with a short meditation; I try to share some of the yoga wisdom I have been given as well.
Most of the classes I teach offer a mix of hatha yoga (no vinyasa or flow) and other exercises to improve strength, balance, and flexibility—all so important for staying active throughout our lives. As our bodies age, we tend to lose strength and our balance gets shaky, so in addition to traditional yoga poses, I offer exercises that anyone can do to build and retain their strength. Sometimes we even walk an imaginary tightrope around the room to test and improve our balance!
Yoga has enabled me to stay active throughout my life. A senior myself, I still enjoy playing tennis, skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, and hiking. I am truly grateful for that—it’s what motivates me to share yoga with seniors… it’s never too late to get stronger!
Regardless of your age or condition (physical or mental), please don’t be afraid to try yoga. Come to one of my classes, talk to me, and I will do my best to give you a positive experience and help you build a stronger body, calmer mind, and better health for your future.
Yoga for Beginners
Part 2
with Gena Foreman
Standing and Balancing Postures
In-Studio Only
Sunday, April 16th
1pm - 3pm
$35
If you register for Part 1 and 2, you'll receive a $10 credit on your account to apply toward a future yoga class!
We will continue to incorporate the breath in a way that supports the movement of the spine as we make our way to standing and balancing postures.
What you will learn:
* Fundamental poses that support the spine
* Strengthening your feet for better balance
* The potency of Mountain pose
* Strength and steadiness in our legs to support openness and ease in our upper body
* Simple balancing postures
* The use of props to access the action in the pose
* Through demonstration, we will learn the mechanics of each pose
* Modifications to help reduce stress and tension of body and mind
* No experience necessary. Open to all ages and abilities.
We are only as young as our spine is flexible.
Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.
It is not necessary to attend Part 1 first.
Mantra Room
A special EPIC Night of Kirtan!
With special guest, world-renowned Kirtan leader, Bali Maharaj das
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Pre-registration is required.
Recommended for Ages 13+
Saturday, March 25th
7pm - 9pm
FREE
Donations accepted
This event is at capacity. Please join the waitlist.
Held at our Yoga Studio location: 9739-B Fair Oaks Bl. Fair Oaks, Ca 95628
Get ready for the best Mantra Room EVER...A spectacular evening of kirtan awaits with Bali Maharaj das and Friends on their 2023 Kirtan Tour!
This is a not-to-be-missed night of non-stop, sacred music - mellow, ecstatic, and everything in between.
Special guest kirtan leader, Bali Maharaj das, is known worldwide for his powerful, deeply moving style of kirtan meditation. With his melodic voice and laid-back guitar tunes, his chanting comes straight from the heart, inspiring everyone who hears it.
Free of charge, refreshments included. Recommended for ages 13+.
LEARN MORE about kirtan.
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Rest and Renew
Half Day Retreat
@ The Meditation Center
7225 Lincoln Ave.
Sunday, Nov. 20th
8:30am - 1:30pm
$45 and up (sliding scale)
Held at our Meditation Center location: 7225 Lincoln Ave. Carmichael, Ca 95608
Fall is the perfect time to cozy up at our retreat center for a day of reflection and inner work! Relax, reflect and renew with the following activities, and more:
~ Hatha and Gentle Yoga
~ Chi Gong
~ Guided relaxation
~ Kirtan
~ Yoga Wisdom
~ Mantra Meditation instruction and practice for your daily life
~ Nourishing, delicious, vegetarian snacks and lunch
~ Good people and good vibes!
If this sounds good to you, you'll be happy to hear that it doesn't involve a plane ticket, several days of your life, or thousands of dollars - this is a half day retreat at our beautiful 2-acre Meditation Center, right here in Carmichael!
Restorative T.R.E. Yoga
& Healing Sound Bath (live)
with Destiny Eurkus & Martiza Bee
In-Studio @ 7225 Lincoln Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 15th
6pm - 7:30pm
$35
Held at our Meditation Center location: 7225 Lincoln Ave. Carmichael, Ca 95608
Nourish your nerves with restorative yoga postures, restful movement, and vibrational sound!
The specialized movements of TRE, combined with the soothing vibration of singing bowls, chimes, bells, and other instruments, will help to evoke the body’s natural, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals, is the nervous system’s way of unraveling tension, trauma, and habitual holding patterns that can knock the body out of balance.
This is a grounded and safe practice for all bodies and experience levels. This process of movement and deep relaxation, surrounded by soothing sound will leave you feeling reset, relaxed and revived!
For the best experience, bring the following props:
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Yoga mat
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A large bolster OR 3-4 Pillows
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2 folded blankets
Meet Your Teacher
Destiny’s extensive yoga training includes studying under Ana Forest (all advanced trainings), Shannon Wells, Doug Swenson, as well as training in Yoga Works, Restorative Yoga, and The Yoga Tune Up Method. She has taught several 200hr teacher trainings in the Sacramento region and the Bay Area, and has designed teacher trainings for multiple yoga schools. She also specializes in CranioSacral Therapy, Integrative Tissue Work, and Empowered Spirit Coaching. Destiny’s deep love of nature, ceremony, and shamanic studies is at the heart of her teaching. With both confidence and humility, Destiny helps each of her students in their personal journey to wellness, drawing on the healing & wisdom from her own experience of unraveling addiction, chronic pain, and self-limiting patterns. She is passionate about all she offers and is committed to walking the path of her beliefs and visions.
Beginners Yoga Workshop!
with Gena Foreman
In-Studio AND Virtual
Saturday, Sept. 17th
1pm - 3pm
$35
Whether you are starting from scratch with your practice or wanting to revitalize old roots, this is the workshop for you.
In this workshop we will learn basic yoga breathing techniques and how to use the breath to support the movement of the spine.
Through demonstration, practice, and an open forum to ask questions, we will explore various poses that move the spine in all range of motion: forward folds, back bends, twists, and lateral flexion.
Done primarily on the floor, this workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to re-start their practice.
Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary.
Hot August Nights!
Cool down with this Restorative Yoga
and Yoga Nidra Workshop with Gena Foreman.
Sunday, August 14
1pm - 3pm
$35
@Lotus Garden Yoga: 9739-B Fair Oaks Bl.
Offered In-Studio AND Virtually
Be sure to sign up for the correct class when booking. Must pre-register.
Restorative Yoga allows the practitioner to relax the muscles supported by bolsters, blankets, or blocks to release tension in the body.
Yoga Nidra, the art of conscious relaxation, allows the mind to quiet to access deepen states of stillness and rest. Some of the benefits include easing fatigue, anxiety and insomnia.
Workshop includes: pranayama (breathing exercise) restorative yoga, guided yoga nidra journey.
You'll need a yoga mat, pillow or bolster, blanket and cloth or pillow for eye cover.
The Lymphatic Lifestyle
with Nurse Dina
Virtual Only
Includes recording access for 1 week
Sat. Feb. 26th
1:30 - 2:45pm
$20
Yoga meets the lymphatic system in the nuance of every pose. Movement is part of The Lymphatic Lifestyle as it creates the right synergy of pressure, weight, and motion, cultivating the mindfulness our immune systems need to thrive.
Nurse Dina, The Lymphatic Whisperer Founder and Certified Lymphedema Therapist, will teach the fundamentals of lymphatic function and demonstrate how to experience your lymphatic system in a yoga setting to boost your practice. Includes practical, life-enhancing information plus a guided demonstration of lymphatic-yoga postures with our own wonderful instructor, Dawn Rodrigues.
Have your mat and your questions ready for this live stream workshop in collaboration with Lotus Garden Meditation Center.
Your immune system has been in the news a lot over the past two years - let’s take a break from all that talk and spend an hour listening to it!
About Your Instructor:
As a Registered Nurse since 1988 and Nurse Entrepreneur since 2009, I built a thriving independent practice in Sacramento. My emphasis on my role as a Health Advocate emerged as the best way to help you. I’ve expertly navigated the choppy waters of the medical industry, at my patients’ bedside from the ICU to in-home care. In alignment with my integrative medicine philosophy, I’m also honored to serve my clients seeking wellness in alternative medicine. For many years, I wrestled with serious illness. As a patient myself, I believe you. I’m listening.
As a Certified Lymphedema Therapist since 2013, my expertise merged into a lymphatic massage practice. I became The Lymphatic Whisperer: my fascination and perception of this mysterious, often misunderstood, part of the immune system.
Sometimes in the pain and swelling, we find a complicated story of injury and survival. In other times, it’s just a simple lymphatic blockage. I get it, let’s move it. My purpose is to introduce to your own immune system and immerse you in The Lymphatic Lifestyle.
Nourish Your Nerves:
Trauma Release and
Restorative Yoga
A workshop with Destiny Eurkus
Sat. Oct. 30th | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
A single-access recording link will be sent to registrants who do not attend the live class.
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Relieve the effects of deeply held trauma using unique movements that induce gentle tremors, then sink into the goodness of restorative yoga postures.
Am I safe? This is a fundamental question your brain is asking. Every day, all day.
Every system in your body can be depleted by the perception of danger. If something overwhelming has happened, your brain can get stuck in a pattern of predicting danger. This pattern then causes the body to chronically tighten and this can be a challenging pattern to break.
Trauma can take us to very primitive places of fight, flight, or freeze. It’s impossible to live to our fullest potential with a brain that’s constantly stuck in a “danger zone” and generating life-or-death scenarios at the slightest stimulus.
Our muscles can serve as storage houses for emotional memory. By communicating with our muscle systems, we can unravel stuck areas that surround the body's emotional center and nervous system.
With TRE, it’s not necessary to talk about, remember, or try and uncover all the overwhelming things that have happened to you. Simply allow the TRE exercises to evoke the body’s natural tremor response, triggering a reset of the autonomic nervous system.
Restorative Yoga postures will be weaved into the TRE practice to help break through past trauma's , old holding patterns and stuck energy to help regulate stress while nourishing your nerves! This is a grounded and safe practice for all bodies and walks of life. Modifications will be offered. This process of movement and deep relaxation will leave you feeling reset, relaxed and revived!
For the best experience, have the following props handy:
-A large bolster OR 3-4 Pillows
-2 folded blankets
Live a Vibrant, Meaningful Life with Ayurveda!
Sat. July 31st | 4:30pm - 7pm
$35
Led by Sami Doyle | Virtual Only
Realign Yourself with the Laws of Nature to Experience more Clarity, Confidence & Ease!
Craving a wholesome approach to health that delivers results without the fads and harsh restrictions?
Are you looking to transform your health, mindset and life in a way that aligns with your spiritual journey?
Join us for this fun, interactive virtual workshop designed to equip you with simple, effective tools for enhancing your health and life!
Ayurveda is a science-based health system that supports us on our journey through life. It can be embraced to improve and maintain physical, emotional and mental health, while simultaneously helping us to elevate our consciousness. Essentially, it empowers us with an understanding of how our mind-body complex interacts with our environment, and how we can take personal responsibility for our wellbeing in order to live a healthy, productive life.
Discover the principle teaching of ‘the doshas’ – 3 combinations of the material elements that express themselves within our body’s, psychology, time of life, the seasons and more. Learn how they can help us to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves, our peers and the world around us. From self-care practices and daily routine, to meditation and spiritual pursuits, Ayurvedic wisdom sets us up to live life peacefully and productively throughout all phases of our life.
We’ll be covering:
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Developing a daily routine to support optimal health (Dinacharya)
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The primary concepts of Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
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How the Dosha Theory relates to your everyday life.
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Holistic Life Audit: complete a fun self-assessment quiz (digital download)
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Create your own tailored strategy plan for living your ideal day (digital download)
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End with a long and luxurious guided yoga nidra & mantra meditation session
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Plenty of time to ask questions and get clarity on your personal situation
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A copy of Your Ultimate Body, a 12-Week Ayurveda & Yoga based Health e-Guide(digital download)
Meet Your Instructor:
Mother of four, yoga therapist, personal trainer, and Ayurvedic Nutritionist, Samantha Doyle, is known for her gentle, simple, and effective approach to helping women achieve optimal wellbeing. Her unique method has shown notable success with helping women break the diet-confusion and burnout cycle by empowering them with simple, sustainable self-care behaviors that support optimal functioning with minimal fuss.