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Spring Wellness Workshop 2023
Sept
17
8:45 am08:45

Spring Wellness Workshop 2023

Utilising the energy of Spring, it is the perfect season for a gentle cleanse that will support health of the body and wellness of the mind.

This workshop includes:

  • A yoga & meditation class

  • Choice hatha yoga kriyas - cleansing techniques

  • A short talk on ayurveda and seasonal wellness with a focus on Spring

  • A cooking demonstration of the the perfect ayurvedic and yogic cleansing dish that is satisfying, nutritious and yum. Then we'll eat it :) Our products are sourced from Ananda Wholefoods

  • Social chai

  • Yoga nidra

  • A take home cleanse kit (includes equipment, recipe, ingredients)

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Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes
Sept
28
to 14 Dec

Wednesday Evening Meditation Classes

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Introducing our Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions - designed to help you find stillness in mind & body, release the tension and feelings of ‘stuck and tight’ that we sometimes can’t shake or explain, and help you end your day with a sense of gratitude for little moments, peace and clarity.⁠

This will be an easy general practice - beneficial for beginners not knowing how to start all the way to advanced meditators, focusing on a time for stillness and going within.

Every week, we’ll explore a few simple and classic paths to mindfulness & meditation starting with the use of different breathing techniques to clear the way. The hope is to leave you feeling light, clear and ready to take on life’s ups and downs

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Monthly Herbal Tea Afternoon
May
7
11:00 am11:00

Monthly Herbal Tea Afternoon

Join us at clinic on the first Saturday of each month to sample and learn about a new herbal tea. Each of our teas function differently to contribute to our holistic health, and each month we want to guide you through their purposes and usages, as well as offer them to you for sampling purposes.

Our first session on Saturday the 9th of April will introduce Goto Kola, a new tea at Ananda Wellness.

We look forward to you joining us.

Free

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Wednesday Evening Meditation Circles
May
4
to 6 Jul

Wednesday Evening Meditation Circles

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Introducing our Wednesday Evening Meditation Sessions - designed to help you find stillness in mind & body, release the tension and feelings of ‘stuck and tight’ that we sometimes can’t shake or explain, and help you end your day with a sense of gratitude for little moments, peace and clarity.⁠

This will be an easy general practice - beneficial for beginners not knowing how to start all the way to advanced meditators, focusing on a time for stillness and going within.

Every week, we’ll explore a few simple and classic paths to mindfulness & meditation starting with the use of different breathing techniques to clear the way. The hope is to leave you feeling light, clear and ready to take on life’s ups and downs

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Spring Wellness Day 2021
Sept
24
9:00 am09:00

Spring Wellness Day 2021

A self-care day dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out to heal…. starting off with a stretchy, rejuvenating yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation, time to reflect and journal, learn about ayurvedic seasonal wellness with a short talk, receive ayurvedic massage, have a delicious long lunch, get lots of deep rest with yoga nidra, listen to soothing mantra and sound bowl healing and more.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

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Weekly Tuesday Dawn Meditation Circle - August 31 onward
Aug
31
to 28 Sept

Weekly Tuesday Dawn Meditation Circle - August 31 onward

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Join our weekly dawn meditations. These are short sessions designed to help you find stillness in mind & body, release the tension and feelings of ‘stuck and tight’ that we sometimes wake up with but can’t explain, and help you start your day with a sense of gratitude for little moments, peace and clarity. This is especially important as many of us across the world experience the impacts of Covid-19, lockdowns and limited social and community interactions.

It’s open to all, from anywhere in the world! And it’s an easy general practice - beneficial for beginners not knowing how to start all the way to advanced meditators.

When: Every Tuesday morning, 7 - 7:30am EST

Where: Online. A Zoom link will be sent with access details prior to the session.

Tickets: FREE EVENT

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Spring Wellness Immersion Day - A cleanse to Prep for the Spring Equinox
Sept
22
9:00 am09:00

Spring Wellness Immersion Day - A cleanse to Prep for the Spring Equinox

A self-care Sunday dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out at our wellness centre to do a healing yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a healing lunch followed by rest, massages, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music and mantra to round off the day. A good way to come in an experience a day of cleansing to kick off a pre-seasonal cleanse as a part of an ayurvedic program. To be made available every season.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

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Winter Wellness Immersion Day - A cleanse to Prep for the Winter Solstice
Jun
23
9:00 am09:00

Winter Wellness Immersion Day - A cleanse to Prep for the Winter Solstice

** THIS IS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT **

Due to popular demand, we are currently looking at hosting a second round the following weekend - please contact us to register early interest here, or have a look at our upcoming Ayurvedic Beauty Routines Day here - also a day to explore healing and beauty!

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A self-care Sunday dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out at our wellness centre to do a healing yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a healing lunch followed by rest, massages, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music and mantra to round off the day. A good way to come in an experience a day of cleansing to kick off a pre-seasonal cleanse as a part of an ayurvedic program. To be made available every season.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

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Ghee and Paneer Making Workshop
Mar
19
8:00 pm20:00

Ghee and Paneer Making Workshop

An easy, fun and informative session to learn the art of making two delicious and nutritious pantry staples… ghee and paneer! These two ingredients are used in most South Asian kitchens to bring taste and texture to dishes and enhance the flavours of spices.

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A Day of Wellness at our Autumn Self Care Immersion Day
Mar
11
9:00 am09:00

A Day of Wellness at our Autumn Self Care Immersion Day

We have a half day retreat coming up on the March 11 public holiday weekend! This day will be dedicated to healing, resting, and rejuvenating, and also designed to coincide with the turn of the season, as we prepare our homes, diets, routines and lifestyles for the Autumn Equinox on 21 March. It will be a healing experience for everyone and following this, anyone observing an ayurvedic seasonal practice can kick off a 2 week cleanse to reset the body & mind for the season.  
 
Join us as we commence the day with a specially designed yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a delicious and healthy lunch followed by deep rest, massages, time for guided reflection, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music & mantra to round off the day.

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Check out our freshly stocked Pop-up Shop!
Sept
19
to 30 Nov

Check out our freshly stocked Pop-up Shop!

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Our pop up shop is back and re-stocked with loads of ayurvedic treats!


If you’re interested in trying more natural products, ayurvedic mixes and herbs, come browse through our pop up shop in Richmond.  We’ve curated a collection of the most popular items used in kitchens, homes and in personal care so everyone and anyone can bring yoga and ayurveda into their daily lives.  
 
There are herbs, oils, rasayana, beauty and personal care products, plus spice mixes for specific dosha balancing. We’ve also just stocked a beautiful ayurvedic facial oil, Kumkumadi thailam (with saffron and sesame) - the ultimate skin food. 

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SPECIAL OFFER: SEASONAL PLAN UPDATES NOW AVAILABLE!
Aug
24
to 15 Oct

SPECIAL OFFER: SEASONAL PLAN UPDATES NOW AVAILABLE!

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Have you been following an ayurvedic routine or had an assessment done with us in the past and are wondering about how to adapt to the upcoming season? Maybe you've had a change in lifestyle or lifestage and things feel different to how they used to. If this sounds familiar you may just require a quick re-assessment and new plan to get things on track. 

We've heard from many clients that they want to know more about changing things up across the year and feel a bit confused. So we've got a new offering for any of our existing clients that have had an assessment and bespoke plan created. You are welcome to a plan refresh at the change of the season.

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Agni and the Doshas: the Ayurvedic Approach to Digestion. A workshop in Colombo.
Jul
21
9:00 am09:00

Agni and the Doshas: the Ayurvedic Approach to Digestion. A workshop in Colombo.

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Join us on the morning of Saturday July 21 as we delve into an invigorating yoga class, and then share some ayurvedic refreshments and settle in with a spicy chai to talk about building immunity not just for protection from illness but also improving how you look and feel. 

In this practical afternoon of yoga & ayurveda we will share the importance of and the benefits you will experience when your digestive fire (agni) is operating at its optimum.

At this session, we will cover:

  • A yoga class designed to bring balance and strengthen your agni (digestive fire)

  • The reasons we need to nurture our agni 

  • The role it plays in wellbeing, vitality, immunity & more

  • Realistic tips & techniques on how you can support your agni on a daily basis

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Yoga and Meditation in alignment with Ayurveda in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Jul
7
4:00 pm16:00

Yoga and Meditation in alignment with Ayurveda in Colombo, Sri Lanka

We are now offering Sunset Yoga classes at our Rooftop Shala every Tuesday and Thursday evening, 6pm - 7.15pm. Open to beginners and lower-intermediate level upward with a Hatha Vinyasa focus on stretching, strengthening and grounding.

The focus for next week will be the mid and lower back, hips, hamstrings and the classic surya namaskar (sun salute) practice

The day’s class will be themed according to the Ayurvedic daily rhythms, and can be beneficial in managing sleep, mood and tension within the body and mind. Each week, we will also deepen our practice of breath work and meditation, with continuous practice leading to significant shifts in wellbeing.

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WEEKLY YOGA CLASS: Level 3 at Yoga in Daily Life Melbourne
May
2
7:00 pm19:00

WEEKLY YOGA CLASS: Level 3 at Yoga in Daily Life Melbourne

A traditional practice that is challenging and balancing all at the same time. Systematically develop your strength, flexibility, fitness, balance, concentration and build mental fortitude. With a regular practice you will experience the far reaching effect on all bodily functions, including better digestion, stronger immune system, balanced nervous system and equilibrium in the mind and emotions.

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