Using Food and Lifestyle to Achieve Balance in the Summer

Join Jess for a 2.5-hour workshop where you will dive into the fundamentals of Ayurveda and discover how to use food and lifestyle adjustments to maintain balance during the hot season.

We will conclude with a communal meal, giving you the opportunity to taste some delicious and nourishing dishes firsthand. This workshop is designed to empower health and harmony in both body and mind, while also connecting you to community members looking to do the same.

You will learn:

• Optimal Foods for Summer: Discover the best foods to balance heat and how to combine them into wholesome, satisfying meals.
• Cooling Tips: Learn how to stay cool in the summer with practical food and lifestyle advice.
• Recipe Ideas: Explore simple, wholesome, and nourishing recipe ideas.
• Seasonal Food and Lifestyle Adjustments: Understand how to adjust your diet to align with the seasons and times of the day to optimize your body’s natural rhythms.

What You’ll Receive:

• A downloadable recipe book
• All slides and notes from the workshop
• An opportunity to taste and try different balancing foods as we eat lunch together as a group
• A $10 coupon to come back and shop at our Tuesday Market

Don't miss this chance to enhance your well-being this summer through Ayurveda!

Please note: We will not be practicing yoga asana. There will be an interactive lecture and a communal lunch.

Price:

• $60 for ages 24 and older
• $30 for ages 16-24

We are offering a reduced rate for young people to support our mission of making education accessible. If you would like to apply for a reduced rate, please email Jess at [email protected].

Jess Bio:

Jess is a dedicated yoga practitioner with over 1,200 hours of yoga education from around the globe. She has studied under world-renowned teachers, learning Hatha yoga, Ayurveda, and yoga philosophy. With extensive experience in leading public classes, workshops, and retreats, Jess brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm to her teaching.

Jess has also worked at Tucson Village Farm off and on for 11 years, starting as a college intern. Currently, she serves as their Community Outreach and Development Coordinator, overseeing many TVF events, marketing, the weekly newsletter, social media, and more. Each year, she facilitates a Culinary Medicine camp for teens, sharing her love for cooking simple and nourishing meals, and hopes to inspire young people to use food as medicine.

Jess is passionate about showing people easy and effective ways to promote nourishment and well-being in all areas of life. Join her for a fun and interactive summer workshop!

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