** We are looking at planning a Spring Retreat Day – if you are interested please contact us **
Join us for a nurturing and enlightening retreat day to give focus and attention to your mind, body and soul through movement, mediation, food as medicine and connections.
Agni is a sanskrit word. Agni governs transformation, digestion, absorption, assimilation, the creation of digestive enzymes, metabolism, regular appetite, mental clarity and vitality. When Agni is balanced it supports strong immunity and a zest for life.
Nurturing Agni, Gut Health Retreat day includes:
- Yoga class with Jolan giving special attention to nurturing healthy digestion. You will learn some gentle movements and yoga positions you can do easily at home. Suitable for beginners to advance.
- Gut Health Cooking class with Melinda. Learn recipes, techniques and tips, as you understand what can help you heal and rebalance your gut health.
- Learn about the benefits of bone broth and how to make a healing anti-inflammatory organic chicken soup.
- Learn what is in many common foods including breads and cakes that could be contributing to gut damage and a variety of symptoms. Learn how to make a herb bread and chocolate cake with alternative ingredients.
- Learn about the benefits of using a quality gelatin and how to make a jelly that is particular great if you have stomach acids issues.
- Learn about the benefits of fermented foods and how to make a high probiotic coconut yoghurt.
- Guided Meditation with Jolan, as we create a mindset for wellness and prepare for healthy digestion.
- Herbal teas and fermented drinks
- Healthy Lunch– Enjoy a relaxed meal as a group and taste what is made in the cooking class including the gut healing anti-inflammatory chicken soup, gluten-free dessert, and coconut yoghurt.
Your hosts for the day:
Jolan Tassone.A qualified Hatha Yoga & Yin Yoga Teacher, professionally trained by Swami Sarasvati and Sanjay Hackett and teaches internationally at her yoga retreats in Bali and India. Jolan has completed three and a half years training in physical and theoretical components of Hatha Yoga and is a current member of the Sarasvati Yoga Society. Jolan runs regular yoga classes at her Om Yoga studio at Emu Plains.
Melinda Blundell. Certified Functional Nutrition Consultant and holistic wellness coach. After healing herself and her family using food as medicine, Melinda is passionate about sharing her knowledge and making healthy food and lifestyle changes doable and enjoyable. Melinda has been running Gut Health, Fermentation and Gluten-free wholefood workshops since 2016 and continues her education and learning in this field. Melinda is the founder of EMU Wellness, a nutrition and health education and coaching business hosting events and classes for the community.
“Thank you Melinda and Jolan it was a lovely day. Relaxing, nutritious and satisfying food and a wonderful chance to make connections with a like-minded circle of females. Coming from a non-yoga perspective, I learnt a lot that I did not know about the benefits that yoga can offer to aid digestion. The mindfulness and meditation sessions were just what I needed, as I always find it difficult to switch off my inner voice.” Belinda.
TO BOOK: Select the NUMBER of tickets you want and then click ‘Add to cart’.
If you have any questions about the day or issues with booking your ticket, don’t hesitate to contact us, we are here to help.
Have dietary requirements? Please contact us BEFORE booking to discuss. Catering will be no-gluten, no-dairy, organic produce where possible will be used. Menu for the retreat is not suitable for vegans.
Are tickets transferable?
Yes, tickets are transferable but not refundable. If you can no longer make the retreat you may transfer or sell your ticket to another person, just please let us know the new contact name.