Wellness Wednesday: Ayurvedic Cooking Class 15th October 6.30pm London, NW10 Join us for a nourishing evening where food becomes medicine and the kitchen transforms into a place of balance and healing. In this Wellness Wednesday session, you’ll explore the principles of Ayurvedic cooking : … [Read more...] about Ayurvedic Cooking Class
Dylan Smith Workshop – Sound as a healing tool
An Evening of Sound & Healing with Dylan Smith Fri 15th May 266.30-9pmLondonPrice: £50 Buy tickets Join us for a special Friday evening gathering with Dylan Smith, world-renowned Ayurvedic practitioner and the owner of Vital Veda, for an immersive exploration of … [Read more...] about Dylan Smith Workshop – Sound as a healing tool
Introduction to Ayurveda Jan 26
Introduction to Ayurveda1-day workshop18th January 26Price: £85 Buy tickets Ayurveda is an ancient knowledge designed to allow anyone to live and thrive in tune with the seasons, the local environment and their personal life cycles. During this one day workshop you … [Read more...] about Introduction to Ayurveda Jan 26
Towards Hunger Moon
In ayurveda, we advocate seasonal living and consuming seasonal foods, ideally those that grow as close to you as possible. Yet, at this time of year, we see very little growing around us. Soon, we’ll enter the month of the “hunger moon”, historically the most intense period of food scarcity. In the … [Read more...] about Towards Hunger Moon
A Painful Description
I have often wondered about how to describe Ayurveda in a clear and concise manner. My current conclusion is that the description depends on how we observe it. So far my best attempt is to say it is a system that promotes healing by self-regulation (the body’s innate intelligence to heal and repair) … [Read more...] about A Painful Description
That one thing about detoxing
You might have heard of panchakarma, the signature detox program of Indian tradition, highly successful in restoring body’s own ability to heal itself, in other words, improving self-regulation. This means improved digestion and nutrient intake, enhanced immunity, and recovery from chronic lifestyle … [Read more...] about That one thing about detoxing
Hand on my heart confession
I have carried out body treatments for 12 years without major interruptions. What I have learned, having tried different techniques that both do and do not involve touch, is that there is nothing more healing than the touch of loving kindness by hands.Recently I have come to think about the power … [Read more...] about Hand on my heart confession
Anxiety: seasonal disorder
https://youtu.be/ciH1cnD7bG4 Now that we’ve transitioned to the new season, we are facing a new set of environmental pressure by the qualities of the climate. These are mainly dry, cold and light. These qualities irritate the nerves. Dryness affects our mucous lining and provokes sneezing fits … [Read more...] about Anxiety: seasonal disorder
Seasonal Cravings and Aversions
It feels like on yesterday are just enjoying our last summer days in Kensal; a heavy damp heat which, for certain, is over now and we’re heading towards the cold, ethereal winds of the autumn. The weather expresses change but, in my ayurvedic opinion, the more interesting side of the seasonal … [Read more...] about Seasonal Cravings and Aversions
Ayurveda happens in the NOW
How to Live in the Now (For Real)We all know the best way to spend our days is to be in the now. But how do you actually stay there? How do you stop worrying about the future or ruminating on the past, reliably, not just on a good day?The key is focus. Most of us were told to focus growing up, but … [Read more...] about Ayurveda happens in the NOW