Summer Sattva & Calm Connectivity
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This session is designed to prepare you for a calm, socially connected summer. Just as nature shifts into lighter, brighter days, we can consciously prepare our body and mind to thrive in the warmer season with more ease and vitality. The nervous system is at the heart of how we experience life. By making simple, intentional adjustments to our diet, lifestyle, and daily practices we can cultivate greater balance and resilience.
Sattva is a somewhat mystical mode of being with fundamentally practical application. The sanskrit word Sattva translates is close to our notions of 'goodness' and 'purity'. It's the radiance of a sunset, the sweetness of a green, yellow, red or blue smoothie, the joy behind the a natural smile, and the nourishment of a salad sandwich on sourdough spelt. It is a mode of living that is free from fear and distress, balanced in thought and feelings, a state of mind where there is a natural inclination toward kindness and connection. It's one of the three 'maha gunas which offer a framework for taking the temperature of our consciousness, for understanding why some days are darker or harder than others.
This morning’s session weaves the timeless wisdom of Sattva with modern science—particularly the ventral vagal state of the nervous system (the “rest-and-connect” zone between fight/flight and deep shutdown). Together, they provide powerful tools for cultivating calm, clarity, and resilience so you can show up as the best version of yourself this summer.
A holistic protocol focused on ventral vagal activation and sattvic living can help us:
~ Navigate the busyness of family, work, and responsibilities with more calm and presence
~ Better understand how our environment, diet, and habits influence our energy, mood, and overall wellbeing
~ Stay connected to our true nature while creating optimal conditions for meaningful activity, rest, and positive impact
Some knowledge of yoga and/or Ayurveda is helpful but not essential. This morning retreat is one of four I’ll be hosting this year. Each session stands alone beautifully, or you can attend all of them to build progressive layers of understanding and support for your ongoing self-care.
3-Hour Experiential Workshop
Preparing for a Sattvic Summer: Cultivating Calm through Ventral Vagal Activation
Discover how to nurture a calm, regulated, and open nervous system through the powerful integration of movement, breath, and time-tested Ayurvedic principles.
Workshop Flow:
70-Minute Multi-Modal Movement & Breathwork Session
We begin with a deeply nourishing practice combining yoga asana, qigong forms, mudras, meditation, and other holistic tools specifically chosen to activate the ventral vagus, settle the nervous system, release stored tension, and invite lightness. Each moment of the morning flow offers an opportunity to drop deeper into clarity, simplicity, and a sattvic state — preparing body and mind for the summer season ahead.
Delicious Morning Tea (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Sattvic inspired Light, nourishing refreshments while connecting with each other.
90-Minute Interactive Information Session
This segment explores Ayurveda’s holistic approach to nervous system regulation and seasonal sattvic living with accessible insights and practical guidance.
~ Foundations of nervous system health and seasonal balance from both Western and Eastern perspectives
~ Key Ayurvedic principles for summer, including the five elements and the doshas (especially balancing Pitta while supporting Vata)
~ Understanding ventral vagal activation and how to gently strengthen ventral vagal tone
~ Early signs of nervous system stress and imbalance
~ Factors that influence the nervous system and our capacity to stay regulated
~ Supportive lifestyle practices and nutrition recommendations for a sattvic summer
~ Introduction to herbs, spices, and Ayurvedic methods that support physiological balance, endocrine health, and subtle energy channels
~ The vital link between digestion, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality
~ Simple daily tools for emotional balance and cultivating inner peace
You’ll leave with both experiential tools you can use immediately and a personalised framework for balanced summer living and long-term nervous system resilience based on Ayurvedic wisdom.
Duration: 3 hours
Your investment Includes: Full movement & breathwork session, morning tea, and in-depth interactive teaching with practical takeaways.Invest in your mind and nervous system — your clearest, calmest future self will thank you. Spaces are limited.
Book today to reserve your spot,
Sattva is a somewhat mystical mode of being with fundamentally practical application. The sanskrit word Sattva translates is close to our notions of 'goodness' and 'purity'. It's the radiance of a sunset, the sweetness of a green, yellow, red or blue smoothie, the joy behind the a natural smile, and the nourishment of a salad sandwich on sourdough spelt. It is a mode of living that is free from fear and distress, balanced in thought and feelings, a state of mind where there is a natural inclination toward kindness and connection. It's one of the three 'maha gunas which offer a framework for taking the temperature of our consciousness, for understanding why some days are darker or harder than others.
This morning’s session weaves the timeless wisdom of Sattva with modern science—particularly the ventral vagal state of the nervous system (the “rest-and-connect” zone between fight/flight and deep shutdown). Together, they provide powerful tools for cultivating calm, clarity, and resilience so you can show up as the best version of yourself this summer.
A holistic protocol focused on ventral vagal activation and sattvic living can help us:
~ Navigate the busyness of family, work, and responsibilities with more calm and presence
~ Better understand how our environment, diet, and habits influence our energy, mood, and overall wellbeing
~ Stay connected to our true nature while creating optimal conditions for meaningful activity, rest, and positive impact
Some knowledge of yoga and/or Ayurveda is helpful but not essential. This morning retreat is one of four I’ll be hosting this year. Each session stands alone beautifully, or you can attend all of them to build progressive layers of understanding and support for your ongoing self-care.
3-Hour Experiential Workshop
Preparing for a Sattvic Summer: Cultivating Calm through Ventral Vagal Activation
Discover how to nurture a calm, regulated, and open nervous system through the powerful integration of movement, breath, and time-tested Ayurvedic principles.
Workshop Flow:
70-Minute Multi-Modal Movement & Breathwork Session
We begin with a deeply nourishing practice combining yoga asana, qigong forms, mudras, meditation, and other holistic tools specifically chosen to activate the ventral vagus, settle the nervous system, release stored tension, and invite lightness. Each moment of the morning flow offers an opportunity to drop deeper into clarity, simplicity, and a sattvic state — preparing body and mind for the summer season ahead.
Delicious Morning Tea (Gluten-Free & Vegan)
Sattvic inspired Light, nourishing refreshments while connecting with each other.
90-Minute Interactive Information Session
This segment explores Ayurveda’s holistic approach to nervous system regulation and seasonal sattvic living with accessible insights and practical guidance.
~ Foundations of nervous system health and seasonal balance from both Western and Eastern perspectives
~ Key Ayurvedic principles for summer, including the five elements and the doshas (especially balancing Pitta while supporting Vata)
~ Understanding ventral vagal activation and how to gently strengthen ventral vagal tone
~ Early signs of nervous system stress and imbalance
~ Factors that influence the nervous system and our capacity to stay regulated
~ Supportive lifestyle practices and nutrition recommendations for a sattvic summer
~ Introduction to herbs, spices, and Ayurvedic methods that support physiological balance, endocrine health, and subtle energy channels
~ The vital link between digestion, nervous system regulation, and overall vitality
~ Simple daily tools for emotional balance and cultivating inner peace
You’ll leave with both experiential tools you can use immediately and a personalised framework for balanced summer living and long-term nervous system resilience based on Ayurvedic wisdom.
Duration: 3 hours
Your investment Includes: Full movement & breathwork session, morning tea, and in-depth interactive teaching with practical takeaways.Invest in your mind and nervous system — your clearest, calmest future self will thank you. Spaces are limited.
Book today to reserve your spot,
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Ayu Community Space, 7 Crawford St, Dunedin Central, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand, Dunedin
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