This is a mandatory class for all those participating in the Spring Group Kitchari cleanse

In this class, we will discuss all the components of Ayurvedic cleansing, detailing the daily routines, useful herbs and teas, as well as the mono-diet of kitchari - a blend of moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices, reviewing together how to make kitchari on your own, along with a recipe you will receive at the end of class. We will also discuss the opportunity for self-inquiry during a cleanse, and how to use your self-guided or group kitchari cleanse to become aware of appetites, actions, and identifications in your 'normal day to day' that are keeping you from feeling your best. You will be encouraged to begin ‘setting yourself up’ for your cleanse with simple guidelines at this time so you can maximize your experience during your days of kitchari !

This is a free introductory class. Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels that become congested and/or constricted as a result of chronic stress, improper diet, and exposure to pollutants in environments within which we operate. The result of an Ayurvedic Cleanse is a restored and rejuvenated digestive and immune system, and purified mind to move gracefully into the warmer months of the year.

This workshop will unfold the traditional Ayurvedic seasonal cleansing practice, discussing in depth what is digestion and why seasonal digestive support is important for immunity, vitality and energy - both in the physical body and the mind! 

*This is a great precursor to our 7-Day Spring Cleanse running April 5- 11th. 

Preparatory class for New Years Group Kitchari clenase.

We will discuss all the components of Ayurvedic cleansing, detailing the daily routines, useful herbs and teas, as well as the mono-diet of kitchari - a blend of moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices, reviewing together how to make kitchari on your own, along with a recipe you will receive at the end of class. We will also discuss the opportunity for self-inquiry during a cleanse, and how to use your self-guided or group kitchari cleanse to become aware of appetites, actions, and identifications in your 'normal day to day' that are keeping you from feeling your best.

Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels that become congested as a result of improper diet, chronic stress, and exposure to chemical pollutants in environments within which we operate. The Fall is an especially important time to alleviate the body of stored heat which has accumulated throughout the summer, which contributes to systemic dryness, setting the stage for Fall coughs and colds that lead to weakened immune systems during the Winter months. The result of an Ayurvedic Cleanse is a restored and rejuvenated digestive and immune system, and purified mind to move gracefully into the colder months of the year with strength and clarity.

During this afternoon workshop, you will learn not only why it is important to support the internal organs and the sense organs with a cleanse, but how to do it yourself at home with a step-by-step guide including information on practical daily routines, supportive herbs and teas, as well as a discussion of the mono-diet of kitchari - a blend of split moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices that is satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism.

*This is a great precursor to our Annual Autumn Kitchari Cleanse at Three Jewels in the East Village / running this year Oct 14-20Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels that become congested as a result of improper diet, chronic stress, and exposure to chemical pollutants in environments within which we operate. The Fall is an especially important time to alleviate the body of stored heat which has accumulated throughout the summer, which contributes to systemic dryness, setting the stage for Fall coughs, colds and allergies that lead to weakened immune systems during the Winter months. The result of an Ayurvedic Cleanse is a restored and rejuvenated digestive and immune system, and purified mind to move gracefully into the colder months of the year.

This workshop will unfold the traditional Ayurvedic cleansing practice, discussing in depth what is digestion and why seasonal digestive support is important. You will learn not only why it is important to detoxify the internal organs and the sense organs, but how to do it yourself with a step-by-step practical guide as we discuss all the components of an Ayurvedic cleanse, detailing the daily routines, useful herbs and teas, as well as the mono-diet of kitchari - a blend of moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices that is satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism.

*This is a great precursor to our Annual Fall Kitchari Cleanse / running this year Oct 14-20*

Āyurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning “life knowledge.” It is the name of the world’s oldest holistic health system, which offers unique insight into creating balance among all facets of wellness — physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual — using tools such as diet, plant remedies, daily schedule and lifestyle practices, movement and yoga, meditation, breath work, color, and aromatherapy to establish harmony between body, mind, and the natural world.

Āyurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels in the body and mind. Spring is an especially important time of the year when nature re-awakes from the long, heavy winter and provides us with all the food- and herb-tools we need to rid the body of excess fats and heavy proteins which keep toxins (environmental, emotional) bound in bodily tissues. A Spring cleanse helps the body to identify stored fat tissue as useable energy, retraining and firing up digestive capacity within the GI tract, bodily tissues, and the mind.

Accumulated and stored toxins are brought to the surface of tissues and gently escorted out through elimination channels. The result of the Spring Cleanse are empowered digestive and immune systems as well as a purified mind to transition gracefully and energetically from the heavy, dulled winter into the light, auspicious Springtime.

During this evening workshop, you will learn not only why it is important to support the internal organs and the sense organs with a cleanse, but how to do it yourself at home with a step-by-step guide including information on practical daily routines, supportive herbs and teas, as well as a discussion of the mono-diet of kitchari – a blend of split moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices that is satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism.

*This class is a great introduction to the Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse Retreat at Menla, May 23-27.

Wednesday, May 15; 7-9PM   |   General $25 / Members $22.50  

Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels that become congested as a result of improper diet, chronic stress, and exposure to chemical pollutants in environments within which we operate. The Fall is an especially important time to alleviate the body of stored heat which has accumulated throughout the summer, which contributes to systemic dryness, setting the stage for Fall coughs and colds that lead to weakened immune systems during the Winter months. The result of an Ayurvedic Cleanse is a restored and rejuvenated digestive and immune system, and purified mind to move gracefully into the colder months of the year with strength and clarity. 

During this afternoon workshop, we will unfold the traditional Ayurvedic cleansing practice, called Panchakarma, discussing in depth what is digestion and why seasonal digestive support is important. You will learn not only why it is important to detoxify the internal organs and the sense organs, but how to do it yourself with a step-by-step practical guide as we discuss all the components of an Ayurvedic cleanse, detailing the daily routines, useful herbs and teas, as well as the mono-diet of kitchari - a blend of moong beans, basmati rice and digestive spices that is satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism. 

The class will culminate with a cooking class, demonstrating the techniques to making ghee (clarified butter), kitchari, and cilantro chutney so you are well equipped and experienced to host your own Ayurvedic cleanse at home. Kitchari will be served after the demonstration and recipes will be shared. 

1-4PM @ The Assemblage NoMad / 
*Free for members | $40 for nonmembers 

In Ayurveda, an ancient medical science from India, toxins that accumulate in the body are called ama. These toxins result from the accumulation of impurities in our bodies as a result of improper diet, chronic stress, and exposure to chemical pollutants in the products we engage with and environments within which we operate. Symptoms of ama accumulation are lethargy, low energy, generalized aches and pains, lack of mental clarity, heaviness in the body, digestive problems (such as constipation, gas, bloating, acidity, heartburn…), weakened immune system, frequent colds and sinus infections, coated tongue, body odor, etc.

Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels and to rid the body of this ama accumulation. Spring is an especially important time of the year when nature re-awakes from the long, heavy winter and provides us with all the food- and herb-tools we need to rid the body of excess fats and heavy proteins which keep toxins bound in bodily tissues! A Spring cleanse helps the body to identify stored fat tissue as useable energy, retraining and firing up digestive capacity within the GI tract, bodily tissues, and the mind.

During this hour long class, I will introduce participants to the traditional Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse, called Panchakarma, daily routines, herbs, as well as a kitchari recipe that are satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism. You will learn not only why it is important to detoxify the internal organs and the sense organs, but how to do it yourself with a step-by-step practical guide. This is a great opportunity to learn more about joining in on The Treehouse’s first group kitchari cleanse beginning March 21.

In this workshop, we'll learn to consider the world through Ayurveda's bio-qualitative lens, which will help you identify how you feel & provide guidelines for using tools like food, herbs, & lifestyle activities to establish a state of body & mind of your choosing. A sampling of Pukka's organic tea blends will be served to practice recognizing & describing the relationship between qualities of herbs, spices & you. Inspired by Valentine's Day, we will also examine the qualities of love & explore insights that will bring the experience of love, of sweetness, contentedness & satisfaction into your life. Join Pukka and Noël for an evening of exploration with Ayurveda, philosophy, and tea! Specialty canapés and treats will be served by Maman, and all guests will return home with a gift from Pukka. 

More on Ayurveda: Translated as ‘knowledge of life’, Ayurveda is a holistic philosophy that teaches  how to live a healthy, wholesome life by cultivating  balance in your unique body, min and spirit. Ayurveda's wisdom invites you to move into witness, into observing yourself in the present moment to become conscious of how you feel. What are the qualities of the sensations and emotions your body and mind are experiencing? How are these qualities influencing the way you perceive the world, the project yourself back out into it? How do you want to feel?

$25

Join Nicole Centeno and Noël Graupner for a workshop on the mind-body detox.

This workshop is designed to guide you into a deeper connection with the natural rhythms of the body and mind using the principles of Ayurveda and mindfulness practice. The idea of a detox or cleanse has been misappropriated in many ways in recent years, but it is true that our modern environment (incessant technology, over abundance of sweets, processed food and alcohol, pressure to socialize) causes undue stress on our physiology. We’ll provide you with tools to help your digestive system rest and strengthen. This is wonderful medicine any time of year but particularly powerful after a full holiday season.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling stressed, or find yourself feeling anxious throughout the day? Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do your joints crack, are your muscles tight and inflexible? Is your skin feeling dry and lacking luster? Ayurveda's acupressure system of marma point therapy and practice of warm oil massage can help your body and mind cope and release the regular stressors and strains of daily life.

Marmas are vital points located on the surface of the body that connected to both gross and subtle channels and pathways in the body system. They are ‘vital’ because they are infused with energy, what in Ayurveda is called prana, or Life-Love-Evolutionary-Energy-Force which is imbued with consciousness; marma points are where consciousness is expressed. 

Anatomically a marma is a juncture on the body where two or more types of tissue meet (i.e. veins, arteries, tendons, muscles, bones, joints); marmas connect nerve endings throughout the body. During this 2 hour class we will discuss the basics of marma theory and learn a number of useful marma points that you can activate on your own body to manage stress, calm your central and autonomic nervous systems. We will also learn the art of daily morning abhyanga, oil massage, in addition to an evening foot massage utilizing marma points to activate detoxification, relieve stress, ultimately bringing on deep relaxation.

In the original Ayurvedic text, Charaka Samhita, it is written: 'The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to injury or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.'

The Sanskrit word sneha has a shared meaning of ‘oil’ and ‘love’ as it is believed the effects of a good massage are akin to the feeling of being saturated with love!! Each participant will receive a bottle of herbalized massage oil made by Noël to practice these techniques at home. Handouts will be given, but please bring a pen and paper to take notes! Tea will be served.

$20
HUB17 // 
MAY 21
3 - 5 PM

Tickets here: https://marma.eventbrite.com

We are welcoming the Lower East Side's local leaders and creators in health and wellness, our communities yogis, health gurus, seasoned herbalists, nutritionists, chefs, movement instructors, and more. Wellness Weekend is dedicated to the health of our minds and bodies, and the beauty that comes with crafting, growing and nurturing together. We are offering the Lower East Side and greater New York community a place to connect and interact around health and mindful living.

Hester Street Fair has teamed up with MGC Hour to bring you a full weekend of health, wellness, and beauty workshops. Have you ever been interested in trying meditation, but didn’t know where to begin? What are crystals, and do they really have the power to heal? What’s the difference between all these yoga forms, and which one is right for me? What are the benefits of sound healing, and does it really work? What is herbal medicine, and how can I incorporate them into my daily life? These are just a few examples of the types of questions that will be answered at the workshops at Wellness Weekend. Come with an open mind and leave with a new repertoire of skills to lead you on a path of a healthier lifestyle.

Workshop Hosts:
Anna Toonk from Modern Mystic, Jarrod Mayer from Brooklyn Healing Arts, Sarrah Strimel from BYoga, Marisa Rendina from Bell Jar Broth, Dawn Petter from the Alchemist’s Kitchen, Erica Dunn from the Wellness Mercantile, Ayurveda Practitioner Noel Graupner, Tea Ceremony with Naama Givoni, and Marnie Kunz from Runstreet.

Select a date and view tickets for complete listing.

Vendor Highlights:

Smoothie Beauty: making it’s start at the Hester Street Fair, Smoothie beauty is a literally face mask for your face. Made with only four to five 100% organic food-based ingredients our DIY face masks get delivered to your door chilled and ready to use.

bk apothecary: proudly use locally grown, organic & respectfully wild crafted medicinal herbs and ethically sourced fair-trade specialty ingredients to deliver the highest quality botanical products for body, skin & soul.

Light Phone: Light is a slim, credit card-sized phone designed to be used as little as possible. Light is your phoneaway from phone.

Metta Medicine: based on plant medicine their natural deodorant was made to prevent more women from breast cancer. Not only are they chemical free but are infused with herbs that move the lypmh promote circulation

LexyPexy: One of the only companies using sustainable maple wood exclusively to make teethers, that are eco-friendly and healthy for baby.

Stay tuned for more updates on this page! : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hester-street-fairs-wellness-weekend-with-mgc-hour-tickets-33632907933

INTRO TO AYURVEDA >> A FOUR-WEEK COURSE

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning life knowledge. It is the name of the world's oldest comprehensive health system, one which offers unique insight into creating balance among all realms of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual - using tools like diet and plant remedy, daily schedule and lifestyle practices, movement and yoga, meditation, color, and aromatherapy to create harmony between the mind, body, and natural world.

Balance in mind and body is divine, natural order according to Ayurveda. Balance is our true nature and can otherwise be defined as health and happiness. This compact, four session course will cover the Ayurvedic theory of the five elements, used to determine one’s unique mind-body type and constitution which can be understood as one’s true nature. Food and herbs will be explained through the theory of the six tastes and basic diet guidelines for each mind-body type will be discussed. Following will be an explanation of the anatomy and metabolism of the seven tissue layers of the body, how physiological imbalances develop along with how they can be properly identified, eliminated, and prevented in the future. We will tie all the information together with a session on lifestyle habits, how to structure your decision making throughout the day and the year with practical guidelines and calls to action. 

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of Ayurveda that teach how, through diet, lifestyle, and other methods, individuals can move towards a place of balance, of health and happiness. Each class will be a combination of lecture and group discussion. 

Handouts will be given and taking notes will be encouraged; light assignments may be given between classes. Classes are two hours length and will begin promptly at 630PM. Spring-season appropriate vegan dinners and tea will be provided at the beginning of each class, provided by INDAY, Splendid Spoon, Sweetgreen, and one prepared by me !

SCHEDULE >
April 18 Class 1: History + Modern Application of Ayurveda, 5 Elements + 3 Doshas
April 25 Class 2: 6 Tastes + Diet for your Dosha
May 2 Class 3: Digestion + 7 Tissue Layers
May 9 Class 4: The Ayurvedic Clock : Dinacharya + Ritucharya

630-830 PM
Bandier / Studio B
164 5th Avenue, NYC

SIGN UP : https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass
*Register with StudioB's MindBody, then scroll to Tuesday April 18th to reserve your space*
*inquiries on sign up: kristiem@bandier.com
*inquiries on course material: info@noelgraupner.com

Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear channels and rid the body of accumulated toxins. Spring is an especially important time of the year when nature re-awakes and provides us with all the food tools we need to rid the body of excess fats and heavy proteins! As an alternative to ascetic juice cleanses, Noël will ntroduc uests o a traditional Ayurvedic recipe that is satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for the body: kitchari. 

This will be an educational dinner, with a brief introduction to Ayurveda Spring Cleansing. Guests will have an opportunity to practice Ayurvedic mindful eating techniques during dinner. Recipes will be shared, and all guests will take home a sample of Noël's spring digestion tea. 

Menu: 
Savory Digestion Tea
cumin, coriander, fennel, lemon, ginger

Spring Vegetable Kitchari
split moong bean + basmati rice porridge
asparagus, burdock, mustard, kalonji
fresh ghee (side)

Deep Sleep Tonic with alendula
citrus, cardamom, cinnamon

$20
tickets: https://kitcharidinner.eventbrite.com

In Ayurveda, an ancient medical science from India, toxins that accumulate in the body are called ama. These toxins result from the accumulation of impurities in our bodies as a result of improper diet, chronic stress, and exposure to chemical pollutants in the products we engage with and environments within which we operate. Symptoms of ama accumulation are lethargy, low energy, generalized aches and pains, lack of mental clarity, heaviness in the body, digestive problems (such as constipation, gas, bloating, acidity, heartburn…), weakened immune system, frequent colds and sinus infections, coated tongue, body odor, etc.

Ayurveda recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear + open physiological and psychological channels and to rid the body of these accumulated toxins. Spring is an especially important time of the year when nature re-awakes from the long, heavy winter and provides us with all the food- and herb-tools we need to rid the body of excess fats and heavy proteins which keep toxins bound to our bodily tissues! A Spring cleanse helps the body to identify stored fat tissue as useable energy, retraining and firing up digestive capacity within the GI tract, bodily tissues, and the mind. As an alternative to ascetic juice cleanses, Noël will introduce participants to the traditional Ayurvedic Spring Cleanse, or Panchakarma, routines, herbs, and kitchari recipes that are satisfying to the palate and detoxifying for your entire organism. You will learn not only why it is important to detoxify the internal organs and the sense organs, but how to do it yourself with a step-by-step practical guide. This is a great opportunity to learn more + join in on the group kitchari cleanse that will accompany Modo’s April 30-Day Challenge. 

APRIL 2 | 12-130PM
Modo Yoga West Village
434 6th Avenue, #2

$20 | 15% off for MYNY members

In Sanskrit, the word Ayur means ‘Life’ and Veda means ‘Knowledge’. Ayurveda is about using the Knowledge of your Life, of every part of yourself, to guide you as you manage inputs like diet, exercise, environment, and relationships in a way that prevents physical or physiological imbalance, i.e. how to maintain a healthy body + mind.

In this class, you will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda, beginning with the basic definition of ‘health’ as balance. We will discuss the theory of the 5 elements and 3 doshas, and take a quiz to help you identify your constitution, your number one tool to learn how to find and maintain your balance! Handouts will be given and note taking is encouraged.

MARCH 26 | 12-130PM
Modo Yoga West Village
434 6th Avenue, #2

$20 | 15% off for MYNY members

Modern life is incredibly demanding. Here in NYC, we are inundated with pressures from work, society, environmental inputs like noise, pollution; the intensity of living in the city that never sleeps may be raising our levels of stress without us even realizing it! For others, everyday stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life - we are a society running on stress!

Stress is one of the greatest threats to our wellbeing + overall health, influencing physiology, thoughts + feelings, then ultimately our behavior. Because it weakens the immune system, stress plays a role in the onset of just about every imbalance or disease, from digestive distress to the common cold to heart disease. Our high levels of stress are influencing the way we project ourselves as individuals into the world - fatigued, irritable, impatient, and generally unwell.

Fortunately, the ancient healing science of Ayurveda offers many solutions to combat daily stress. In this class, we will discuss inputs of external stress, how they influence the body + mind at a chemical level. I will introduce specific, simple + practical dietary, herbal + lifestyle remedies that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine to quickly improve your ability to manage and eliminate accumulated stress. The wisdom of Ayurveda gives insight into developing a strategy to gain control over the mind, enabling you to access the personal power necessary to create the experience of peace of mind. You will leave this class with tools and tips to bring your mind, body + spirit into a more balanced, satisfied + serene state. Come one, come all stressed-out New Yorkers !

$30 pre-register | $35 day of
SIGN UP HERE 

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning life knowledge. It is the name of the world's oldest comprehensive health system, one which offers unique insight into creating balance among all realms of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual - using tools like diet and plant remedy, daily schedule and lifestyle practices, movement and yoga, meditation, color, and aromatherapy to create harmony between the mind, body, and natural world.

Balance in mind and body is divine, natural order according to Ayurveda. Balance is our true nature and can otherwise be defined as health and happiness. This compact, three session course will cover the Ayurvedic theory of the five elements, used to determine one’s unique mind-body type and constitution which can be understood as one’s true nature. Following will be an explanation of how physiological imbalances develop along with how they can be properly identified, eliminated, and prevented in the future. Guidelines for how to approach each day through lifestyle and dietary ritual will be discussed, followed by an explanation of Ayurvedic approach to food and dietary recommendation for each mind-body type. 

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of Ayurveda that teach how, through diet, lifestyle, and other methods, individuals can move towards a place of balance, of health and happiness. Each class will be a combination of lecture and group discussion. Handouts will be given and taking notes will be encouraged. Classes are three hours length and will begin promptly at 7.
 
Light assignments may be given between classes. Beverages and small bites will be served, and at the end of each class, students will receive a tool to take home, to incorporate these teachings into their daily life. 

Class 1, December 6th: History of Ayurveda + Modern Application, 5 Elements + 3 Doshas
Class 2, December 13th: The Ayurvedic Clock: Dinacharya + Ritucharya
Class 3, December 20th: Diet for your Dosha: 6 Tastes + Seasonal Eating

Cost: $260 early bird (before December), $280 December onward
Sign Up Here

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning life knowledge. It is the name of the world's oldest comprehensive health system, one which offers unique insight into creating balance among all realms of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual - using tools like diet and plant remedy, daily schedule and lifestyle practices, movement and yoga, meditation, color, and aromatherapy to create harmony between the mind, body, and natural world.
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Balance in mind and body is divine, natural order according to Ayurveda. Balance is our true nature and can otherwise be defined as health and happiness. This compact, three session course will cover the Ayurvedic theory of the five elements, used to determine one’s unique mind-body type and constitution which can be understood as one’s true nature. Following will be an explanation of how physiological imbalances develop along with how they can be properly identified, eliminated, and prevented in the future. Guidelines for how to approach each day through lifestyle and dietary ritual will be discussed, followed by an explanation of Ayurvedic approach to food and dietary recommendation for each mind-body type.

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of Ayurveda that teach how, through diet, lifestyle, and other methods, individuals can move towards a place of balance, of health and happiness. Each class will be a combination of lecture and group discussion. Handouts will be given and taking notes will be encouraged. Classes are three hours length and will begin promptly at 7.
 
Light assignments may be given between classes. Beverages and small bites will be served, and at the end of each class, students will receive a tool to take home, to incorporate these teachings into their daily life. 

Class 1, December 6th: History of Ayurveda + Modern Application, 5 Elements + 3 Doshas
Class 2, December 13th: The Ayurvedic Clock: Dinacharya + Ritucharya
Class 3, December 20th: Diet for your Dosha: 6 Tastes + Seasonal Eating

Cost: $260 early bird (before December), $280 December onward
Sign Up Here

Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word meaning life knowledge. It is the name of the world's oldest comprehensive health system, one which offers unique insight into creating balance among all realms of wellness - physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual - using tools like diet and plant remedy, daily schedule and lifestyle practices, movement and yoga, meditation, color, and aromatherapy to create harmony between the mind, body, and natural world.

Balance in mind and body is divine, natural order according to Ayurveda. Balance is our true nature and can otherwise be defined as health and happiness. This compact, three session course will cover the Ayurvedic theory of the five elements, used to determine one’s unique mind-body type and constitution which can be understood as one’s true nature. Following will be an explanation of how physiological imbalances develop along with how they can be properly identified, eliminated, and prevented in the future. Guidelines for how to approach each day through lifestyle and dietary ritual will be discussed, followed by an explanation of Ayurvedic approach to food and dietary recommendation for each mind-body type. 

The goal of this course is to familiarize students with the principles of Ayurveda that teach how, through diet, lifestyle, and other methods, individuals can move towards a place of balance, of health and happiness. Each class will be a combination of lecture and group discussion. Handouts will be given and taking notes will be encouraged. Classes are three hours length and will begin promptly at 7.
 
Light assignments may be given between classes. Beverages and small bites will be served, and at the end of each class, students will receive a tool to take home, to incorporate these teachings into their daily life. 

Class 1, December 6th: History of Ayurveda + Modern Application, 5 Elements + 3 Doshas
Class 2, December 13th: The Ayurvedic Clock: Dinacharya + Ritucharya
Class 3, December 20th: Diet for your Dosha: 6 Tastes + Seasonal Eating

Cost: $260 early bird (before December), $280 December onward
Sign Up Here

Mudra is a Sanskrit word meaning 'gesture' or 'seal'; mudras are symbolic hand gestures found in the art and rituals of the sacred traditions of Buddism, Yog (Hatha Yoga) and Hinduism. These gestures are said to be the outer expression of an enlightened inner state. While mudras are generally associated with the position of the hands, they involve the whole body, and are often integrated into the asanas of yoga practice and meditation.

During these practices, postures open and align energetic channels to allow prana (energy) to move and flow freely within the body; mudras are used to seal this prana within the body, allowing it to build. As this energy collects within us, we can control it's movement and cultivate different states of mind, improve overall natural energy, foster patience, courage, and connect with our innate intuition. 

Though the most common mudras are the ones performed as part of formal yogic practice, because they are made using your hands + body they are portable and readily available and can be used at anytime through out the day!! During this class we will learn simple mudras to help you become calmer, more relaxed, and to improve your focus + concentration. We will also learn a series of mudras to open each chakra.  

$20 early bird | $25 day of

Do you wake up in the morning feeling stressed, or find yourself feeling anxious throughout the day? Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do your joints crack, are your muscles tight and inflexible? Is your skin feeling dry and lacking luster? During a seasonal transition into cooler, drier weather, our nervous and detoxification systems need nourishing and support. Ayurveda's acupressure system of Marma point therapy and practice of warm oil massage can really help your body and mind cope and release the regular stressors and strains of daily life!

In the original Ayurvedic text, Charaka Samhita, it is written: “The body of one who uses oil massage regularly does not become affected much even if subjected to injury or strenuous work. By using oil massage daily, a person is endowed with pleasant touch, trimmed body parts and becomes strong, charming and least affected by old age.”

During this 2 hour class we will discuss the basics of Marma theory and learn some vital Marma points that can be activated to manage stress, calm the central and autonomic nervous systems. We will learn the art of daily morning Abhyanga as well as an evening foot massage utilizing Marma points to activate detoxification, relieve stress, and bring on deep relaxation. Each participant will receive a bottle of herbalized massage oil made by Noël to practice these techniques at home. The Sanskrit word sneha has a shared meaning of ‘oil’ and ‘love’ as it is believed the effects of a good massage are akin to the feeling of being saturated with love!!

Handouts will be given, but please bring a pen and paper to take notes! Tea will be served.

$35 early bird | $40 day of

In Sanskrit, the word Ayur means 'Life' and Veda means 'Knowledge'. Ayurveda is about using the Knowledge of your Life, of every part of yourself, to guide you as you manage inputs like diet, exercise, environment and relationships in a way that prevents physical or physiological imbalance, i.e. how to maintain a healthy body + mind.

In this class, you will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda, beginning with the basic definition of 'health' as balance. We will discuss the theory of the 5 elements and 3 doshas, and take a quiz to help you identify your constitution, your number one tool to learn how to find and maintain balance! Handouts will be giving and note taking is encouraged.

A Y U R V E D I C  S T R E S S  M A N A G M E N T

Modern life is incredibly demanding. Here in NYC, we are inundated with pressures from work, society, environmental inputs like noise and pollution; the intensity of living in the city that never sleeps may be raising our levels of stress without us even realizing it! For others, everyday stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life - we are a society running on stress!

Science is finally recognizing that stress is one of the greatest threats to our wellbeing + overall health, influencing physiology, thoughts + feelings, then ultimately our behavior. Because it weakens the immune system, stress plays a role in the onset of just about every imbalance or disease, from digestive distress to the common cold to heart disease. Our high levels of stress are influencing the way we project ourselves as individuals into the world - fatigued, irritable, impatient, and generally unwell.

Fortunately, the ancient healing science of Ayurveda offers many solutions to combat daily stress! In this class, we will discuss inputs of external stress, how they influence the body + mind at a chemical level. I will introduce specific, simple + practical dietary, herbal, + lifestyle remedies that can be easily incorporated into your daily routine to quickly improve your ability to manage and eliminate accumulated stress. We will also discuss sources of invisible stress, stress that is generated internally. The wisdom of Ayurveda gives insight into developing a strategy to gain control over the mind, enabling you to access the personal power necessary to create the experience of peace of mind. You will leave this class with tools and tips to bring your mind, body, + spirit into a more balanced, satisfied, + serene state. A warming de-stressing tonic will be served in class, and all participants will leave with a sample of Noël’s calming tea. Come one, come all stressed-out New Yorkers !

MAY 24 2016 // 7-9PM
GRIND NOMAD // 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor
$30 early bird // $35 at the door

>> $20 for Grind Members <<
email cassidy@grindspaces.com for discount code

tickets : https://nypeaceofmind.eventbrite.com

In Sanskrit, the word Ayur means 'Life' and Veda means 'Knowledge'. Ayurveda is about using the Knowledge of your Life, of every part of yourself, to guide you as you manage inputs like diet, exercise, environment and relationships in a way that prevents physical or physiological imbalance, i.e. how to maintain a healthy body + mind.

In this class, you will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda, beginning with the basic definition of 'health' as balance. We will discuss the theory of the 5 elements and 3 doshas, and take a quiz to help you identify your constitution, your number one tool to learn how to find and maintain balance! Handouts will be giving and note taking is encouraged.

SCHEDULE HERE: http://www.eastmeetswest.nyc/2016-nyc-schedule-1/

BUILDING OJAS  

Do you find yourself feeling timid, anxious or depressed? Does your body or mind feel physically sluggish, weak or fatigued? Does your hair lack luster or your complexion lack a healthy glow? 

According to Ayurveda, the world’s most ancient and most comprehensive medical system, these are all signs of feeble or depleted ojas. Ojas is a very subtle essence that is the foundation of immunity and longevity and is responsible for  cheerfulness and joy, radiance, vigor, youthfulness, mental clarity, creativity and serenity. Though it’s subtly makes it immeasurable, Ayurveda describes ojas as a biological substance that results as the end product of healthy digestion and metabolism. 

Choosing ojas building/nourishing substances and practices through out the day is literally choosing happiness! In this class, you will learn about the foods and habits that weaken ojas, those that promote and revitalize ojas, and also how to protect your ojas . A warming tonic will be served at the end of class and all participants will leave with a sample of Noël’s ojas rejuvenating tea.

When
May 3, 2016 > 630-8PM

Where
Lululemon HUB seventeen > 114 5th Ave, NYC, downstairs

$20
 ** Please register ahead of time **
Tickets: http://ojas.eventbrite.com