Written By Aviva Tulasi
According to the ancient science of Ayurveda (literally meaning life science), digestion is the seed of health. Food is life. It nourishes our mind, body and soul. But we need to be able to digest well in order to obtain the nutrients the body needs. When we are out of balance, we do not digest well and disease manifests. Therefore, as we look to maintain health, we need to explore how we digest. Ayurveda suggests that the biggest impact on our digestion is how we eat, not what we eat. Read more about the importance of healthy digestion from an Ayurvedic perspective.
Join Aviva Tulasi in an exploration of digesting well with Yoga for Digestive Health online for 3 sessions, once a week, Tuesday 9am-11am EST: September 29, October 5 and October 12. Each session is $15.
The workshop series includes the following:
Each session there will be a 45 minute discussion about digestion:
Topics for the discussion include factors that impact your digestion and common disorders of the digestive system such as constipation, bloating, gas and irritable bowel syndrome. Additionally we explore Ayurveda’s 13 habits of healthy eating and determine how to incorporate simple lifestyle practices that align to these habits.
Following the discussion ia a 75 minute gentle yoga practice to promote a healthy digestion and a sense of well-being.
The yoga practice will move slowly and mindfully to increase awareness of body movements focusing on the solar plexus, the upper abdominal area. Yoga poses with variations will be performed standing, seated and laying on the belly.
It is suggested that you attend all three days to gain the full benefit but each class is a stand-alone workshop session so it is ok to only attend one in the series.
In addition to the 3 sessions, the workshop includes a 30 minute coaching and support session with Aviva which will be scheduled individually.
What you will need to participate Online:
• a yoga mat or surface that you can practice on that is not slippery. Wearing socks can increase your chances of falling.
• a strap or similar object to allow you the ability to hold your foot more securely, e.g., hand towel
• one or more yoga blocks
• blanket
• device with a good internet connection (e.g., laptop, iPad.)
Level: For all levels
Intensity: Gentle to Moderate
Register for each date of the workshop separately using Dogwood Studio’s Ribbon sign up.
Aviva Tulasi is a yoga instructor who is currently enrolled in an IYAT certified 800 hour yoga therapy program. The last requirement for her certification is hosting this wellness workshop. Reach out to Aviva at yogawithtulasi@gmail.com with any questions and to schedule the support session.
Other announcements: Sam has returned to teaching outdoors at the NC Botanic Gardens, Tuesdays at 9:30am at a new location: in the meadow along the Streamside Trail. Sign Up using the Botanical Gardens website. The new field is in the forest behind the Children’s Wonder garden through the gates towards the Piedmont Nature Trails. Practicing outdoors is soothing for your senses and provides an opportunity to connect to Nature.
Hope you join our classes this week. Click HERE for our latest online and in person event schedule on the website.
SAM Sather, founder of Dogwood Studios, is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), individualizes the yoga practice with appropriate modifications for participants’ unique bodies and medical histories with a focus on finding calm and improving health. She offers several live, online class in yoga as private sessions so you can focus on your needs one-on-one.