Ayurvedic Principles of Weight Management

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Join our transformative workshop to discover holistic, Ayurvedic, and functional medicine-inspired strategies for effective, balanced weight management. His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda, Sadhvi Girija, and Minaxi Acharya will guide you through the principles and practical steps for sustainable weight management rooted in Himalayan and Ayurvedic wisdom as corroborated by functional medicine-inspired approaches.

The presenters will share the value of intermittent fasting to help regulate blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, plus the essential role of good fats—like those in coconut oil, avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil—for promoting satiety, hormone balance, and sustained energy.

Learn mindful eating techniques to cultivate awareness of hunger and fullness, helping reduce stress-related or unconscious snacking. We’ll also discuss the utility of pranayama breathwork to activate the parasympathetic tone, enhancing digestion and metabolism naturally.

Be inspired to embrace the power of prebiotic foods—such as root vegetables, green bananas, and ancient grains—that nourish beneficial gut bacteria, balancing the gut microbiome for better digestion, immunity, and weight regulation.

Discover the benefits of brisk yoga-vinyasa (movement led by breathing) and other exercises, such as brisk walking, boost calorie burn, cardiovascular health, and stress reduction. By the end, you’ll leave with a substantive toolkit for natural, mindful weight management focusing on gut health and whole-body wellness.

A light vegetarian lunch will be served after the class concludes at 1:30pm and is included in the workshop registration fee.

His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda is a Himalayan siddha monk, who hails from unbroken lineages of the combined heritage of rishi sages and nath meditation adepts. He is among the very few adepts outside of India who has been awarded the degree of DLitt et Phil (Mahāmahopādhyāya) by the erstwhile President of the Association of Indian Universities and by the Sanskrit scholars of Calcutta, India. The degree was conferred in recognition of his meditative interpretation, scholarly analysis, and ability to articulate the philosophical nuances of Sanskrit literature. Learn more about His Holiness here.

Sadhvi Girija is a yogini and pranayama expert. She was ordained as a nun of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship in 2010 at a ceremony held in Varanasi, India. She reveals to us rare prāṇāyāma and yoga-vinyāsa-krama techniques from the Himalayan siddha tradition which she directly learnt under the guidance of His Holiness Swami Vidyadhishananda.

Minakshi Acharya is a Certified Health Coach dedicated to helping people achieve their true health potential. ​Minakshi has worked in the Health and Wellness field since 2016, specializing in clinical and fitness environments. She also serves as the Board Secretary of Self Enquiry Life Fellowship, a role she embraces with unwavering dedication and profound spiritual alignment with our mission. Her journey began in 2015 when she met His Holiness, and soon after, she took initiation from Him into the path of Raja Kriya Yoga, a practice that became the gateway to her spiritual awakening.

Avoid mucous generating (mucogenic) foods one day (24 hours) prior to the workshop. Eat only a light breakfast before the Workshop and make yourself feel light and agile. Supper that you have the day before the workshop should be light. For those who are sensitive to a drop in sugar, bringing a handful of nuts will be an acceptable snack for you to eat by yourself. There will be a short break at around 11:30am. A light lunch will be available after the conclusion of the class at around 1:30pm.

Arrive at 9:15am to check-in, use the restroom and get settled before the instruction begins. Avoid arriving late as the session will be recorded. Please feel free to bring your own reusable water canteen with your name on it. Meditation cushions for floor seating and chairs will be provided. You do not need to bring your own.

• Please stay home if you are experiencing a fever, coughing, sore throat, fatigue or any COVID symptom.
• The Nonprofit will issue a full refund of your registration fee if you must cancel attendance due to illness.
• Please follow basic infection prevention and control practices by regularly washing hands with soap and water or with an essential oil (such as lavender oil), and by covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow.

Teenagers under the age of 18 years may attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. We do not recommend this Workshop for anyone under the age of 14. Please write to us if you have a particular inquiry.

Registration Cancellation

In order to receive a refund, please notify Self Enquiry Life Fellowship’s main office either by email at [email protected] or by phone at 909-543-6003. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.

Registration Amount Refunds

Full refunds are available if your cancellation request is received at least 15 days prior to the workshop or retreat check-in date. A 75% refund of registration fees is available if your cancellation is received between 8 and 14 days prior to the retreat or workshop check-in date. Please check the description to see if your event has a special cancellation policy. No refunds or credits toward registration amount will be offered if you cancel within 7 days of the start date of the event, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason.

Cancellation by the Organizer

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