Friday, May 17, 2013

Registration now open for "Eating for Joy" ayurveda workshop!

Hi folks,

I'm glad to let you know that you can now sign up for my upcoming workshop on the sattvic (balanced), or 'yogic' diet. Register and pay by Saturday, May 25th for a discounted rate!

"Eating for Joy" is a two-part workshop where we'll learn first-hand what a healthy, balanced diet could look like in here-and-now New York City... read: how to choose the foods that are right for your health - and your lifestyle.

After going over the qualities of different foods in the first of the two sessions, we will follow specific ayurvedic eating guidelines for one week. In the second session we'll reflect on how our body responded to this "diet", then take a closer look at the unique needs of each of your own body-types (your dosha or constitution) to get a better idea of what foods the ancient science of Ayurveda suggests are right for you, and which foods may be causing conditions of dis-ease in your body,  mind, or spirit.

First two Sundays in June, 2pm-3:30pm
6/2 and 6/9/13 at Jai Yoga Arts in Bushwick
www.JaiYogaArts.com 
47 Thames @ Morgan Ave, Brooklyn
(L train to Morgan Ave)

$35 Early Bird by May 25th
$40 for both sessions
Register now at www.JaiYogaArts.com
or follow this link directly to the events page and scroll down to the third entry:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=15836

Monday, May 13, 2013

Ode to the Tridosha: A Zoological Musing and Expression of Gratitude

May 3, 2013

While pondering the traits of the people I know and the ways their characteristics correspond with the pancha mahabhutas (Five Great Elements), images came to mind of different animals I've loved and admired since my formative years. So, in accordance with the tradition we see in the Vedic sciences of using animals and plants to represent or describe aspects of the human world (ie, the chakra system, hatha yoga asanam or postures, and even our pulse), I'd like to play with creating a vkrti "zoo" here, for your enjoyment as well as my own. ;)

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New Workshop next month in Brooklyn! How to eat Ayurvedically

The Sattvic Diet: Foods for Balance

(Just in time for summer!)

Next month I'll be offering a two-part experiential workshop where participants will gain a deeper understanding of how different foods affect their bodies, minds, and spirits. On Sunday, June 2nd we'll go over which foods are considered "sattvic" or balanced, having a harmonious effect on our selves; then we'll challenge ourselves to eat only those foods for one week. When we meet again the following Sunday, June 9th, we'll share our experiences and take a closer look at our personal body type or constitution, and then learn more specifically what kind of diet is right for our own constitution.

I'm very excited to be facilitating this experience for all of you! Details and registration will be available soon at www.JaiYogaArts.com -- I'll be sure to keep you posted -- or sign up for their e-newsletter so you'll know as soon as it's available on the site.

I hope to see you there!

Love,

Katie

Ayurvedic Diet Workshop
Sundays, June 2nd and 9th, 2-3:30pm
at Jai Yoga Arts in Brooklyn
47 Thames @ Morgan (Bushwick / L train)
register soon at www.JaiYogaArts.com