Exciting times ahead!

Now that things are finally settled I’m happy to announce that we’ve had a successful move and relocation of our clinic ( it’s been 6 months already!). The new address is in Peasedown St John, a lovely village just outside of Bath and 30 Min away from Bristol. The new place is peaceful and spacious, we have facilities to offer a wide range of Ayurvedic treatments, including weekend retreats and PanchaKarma.
Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying and strengthening every organ and system. A unique set of therapies that works on rejuvenating the entire organism, PanchaKarma uproots disease from it’s core and restores true well-being. We offer one week residential PanchaKarma, read more about it on the treatments page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

13 July 2015 Instil Yoga conference at London SOAS

My friend and colleague Charlotta, from teen yoga foundation, has organised this first of a kind conference. “Our aim is that the conference will instil further interest in the practice of yoga in educational contexts, through discussion of practical ways of grounding this practice in the most valuable elements of the wisdom of yoga and cutting-edge scientific research”. Read more about it at www.teenyoga.co.uk

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Wishing you a healthy & happy 2014!
This past year has been quite eventful, consulting clients, teaching workshops and providing Ayurvedic meals for Yoga retreats. I also travelled to India, where I took part in an annual walk along with many other yogis and pilgrims. The experience was rejuvenating on every level. You can view some pictures here.
Now that Christmas is over and the days are slooowly becoming longer, there is much to look forward to. Many of us are keen to lighten up the belly and detoxify however, Ayurveda recommends to avoid strong detoxing at peak winter and summer seasons. Light and warming meals are a good way to cleanse in January without creating imbalance. Check out the moong soup recipe on the blog, it’s perfect for this and everyone loves it! Turmeric is also a powerful detoxing herb, have you had turmeric tea yet? Try the turmeric tea recipe and let me know how you like it.

I’m pleased to report that our Ayurvedic cuisine is a success amongst students hence, on Friday 28th February we’ll be hosting a pop-up Ayurvedic dinner party! Come alone or bring a friend to Universal Yoga at 19:00 and enjoy a healthy vegetarian meal, £15 pp. You can also learn how to make these recipes on the next Ayurvedic Cooking Workshop in March. Stay tuned for upcoming dates.

AYURVEDIC CONSULTATIONS

I’m now available for consultations at Universal Yoga and Arcania, Bath. If you have any health concerns, acute or chronic, you are welcome to come and see me. Employing Ayurvedic herbs, food and lifestyle, I can help you restore health and balance.

Looking forward to see you

Ariadna Landman
Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner
07557 536127 / 01225 723441
ariadna@vitalveda.com

NEXT DROP-IN AYURVEDA WORKSHOPS

HEALING SECRETS OF AYURVEDA
Just as daily teeth brushing improves oral health and hygiene, self-massage is a routine that can significantly improve your health and that of your skin. Come and learn how to do the ‘Abhyanga’ self-massage at home, and what oils are best for your skin type.

Universal Yoga studio
Red Hill, Camerton, BA2 ONY
Thursday 16th January 2014  18:00-19:00  £10

WELL-BEING SECRETS OF AYURVEDA
Spices are vital for improving digestion and gently encouraging excess toxins out. In this workshop you’ll be able to learn the various healing properties of herbs and spices, how to use them to increase immunity and vitality and to relieve common health complaints.

Yoga Bodhi Studio, 8a Bartlett Street, Bath BA1 2QZ
Friday 17th January 2014
19:00-20:00  £8.50

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Have you noticed the temperature drop? You can’t miss it here in Bath, the winds whisper we are heading towards the cosy season. In case you haven’t had a chance to clean, rinse and dry your insides, this is your last chance before it gets any colder! Ayurveda reminds us to purify the body and mind twice a year, after summer and after winter. There are an unlimited number of benefits from doing these seasonal cleanses: they help with colds and allergies, recurrent indigestion and bowel disorders, tiredness and fatigue, depression and anxiety, just to name a few. In addition, by releasing accumulated toxins, you can experience greater vitality and prevent illness. This week’s classes therefore focus on how to detox at home, using easy Ayurvedic remedies and principles. Please check the calendar for more information.

Some good news is I’m now available for any dietary or remedy questions at Harvest health food store, in Bath. The Harvest team is keen to help and promote Ayurveda, which shares the health and natural living values the store stands for. Therefore on appointed days, I’m on the shop floor answering any queries that you may have and offering Ayurvedic tasters.

With Ayurveda enthusiasts at Harvest health food store, Bath.

This summer has been so much fun. Experienced yoga teacher Lila Conway led “the heart of yoga retreat”, where a lovely group of students immersed themselves in the practice of Yoga and meditation. I assisted by making nutritionally balanced meals during the retreat. I’m told the yoga experience was enhanced by the tasty and easy-to-digest Ayurvedic foods. Padma Priya, a well known yoga teacher also held a beautiful week retreat at Universal Yoga, joined and enjoyed by many. Tim Chalice played beautiful kirtan music, whilst Ratna Dey Cordukes and I presented some basic Ayurvedic principles including how to make Moong dhal!

Teachers and students at the “Heart of Yoga retreat”

The August Ayurvedic cooking workshop was also a success. We spent the day diving into the healing properties of spices and foods for each body type. Amongst other recipes we made ghee, date lassi, plum chutney and barley stew. All was thoroughly delighted at the end of the day. Next cooking workshop will focus on diet and recipes for winter.
Stay tuned for the dates, I look forward to seeing you there!

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This Saturday, 15th June, we are offering a free taster yoga day at the Universal Yoga centre in Camerton near Bath. Everyone is welcomed. The day starts with a yoga class at 9:30am followed by a healthy Ayurvedic lunch at midday. Renowned coach and astrologer Dr Michael Geary will then be giving a talk from 2pm to 4pm. Join us. It will be fun! Click here for further information.

“Glowing skin, lustrous hair and nails, longevity, health and strength can be obtained through a diet that suits your body constitution and personal needs,” an age-old text on Ayurveda explains. Since ancient times, Ayurveda has emphasized the importance of cooking and eating the right kinds of foods if we want to be healthy, remain disease-free and increase our longevity. The ability to prepare home-cooked food to meet our personal dietary needs is therefore crucial. On Sunday, 11th August, we are offering an Ayurvedic cooking workshop at Universal Yoga, where you can learn how to prepare balanced and nutritious meals. Click here for further details.

Healthy eating is an integral part of a good yoga and Ayurveda routine. I’ve therefore started a “Balanced Eating, Vital Healing” campaign, where I’m cooking, teaching and serving vegetarian food with the aim of helping individuals achieve optimal health through eating nutritious and delicious meals every day and season of the year.

It has been six months since the launch of VitalVeda and I can honestly say that this has been a wonderful and exciting time! Back in January, I joined forces with Charlotta, the director of Universal Yoga, a beautiful centre that provides a variety of classes and retreats in an idyllic environment just outside Bath. At the “Positive Thinking Retreat” held there, I prepared Ayurvedic meals for a lovely group of students who were keen to learn about healthy eating. This spring we’ve also offered free Ayurveda classes to introduce folks to the beauty and value of this ancient healing tradition. Open classes now run every third Thursday of the month from 6pm to 7:15pm. You can drop in without booking. Check the VitalVeda calendar for the latest topics.

Just when I thought I had been to every holistic place in Bath, I met with Simona, who runs the bright and lovely Yoga Bodhi in town. Here we held a couple of free Ayurveda classes in April, where there was a great turn out of students. These will continue over the summer, every third Friday of the month from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. I will cover key topics such as women’s health, nutrition and lifestyle. If you have a special interest in a topic do let me know! I’m happy to accommodate classes to your needs.

On another note, my dear friend Simon Haas has recently published The Book of Dharma (Veda Wisdom Books, 2013), a brilliant book considered one of the best on the subject of applying ancient Indian wisdom for personal development. The book is highly relevant in the context of improving one’s health and well-being. It provides an insightful guide to better understand and successfully implement Ayurveda and yoga. I will be taking part in additional courses with Simon shortly. More information at www.bookofdharma.com.

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It has been many busy months of preparing for the website launch. It is therefore with great pleasure and joy that I can now announce we are live!
This autumn is turning out to be quite remarkable. In October we had the lovely couple from “music of yoga”, Sudevi and Kishori Mohan, visit Shekina Ashram in Glastonbury. They played some outstanding classical Vaishnava songs. Lit up with candles, the room filled to its brim, whilst the audience joined in the singing with great heart and enthusiasm. Everyone relished the vibrant moods and melodies that poured out and flowed through the Ashram. Sudevi and Kishori Mohan promised to come back next year.

Internationally renowned Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Vasant Lad, also came from U.S. to give a five-day seminar in London. He presented some very helpful and inspiring talks, along with live consultations, that had us all enthralled. It was lovely also to have an opportunity to be with many fellow Ayurvedic practitioners from the UK.

On an early-November Sunday morning, we were all startled in the neighbourhood to wake up to some steady snowfall that continued for hours. It beautifully decorated the roads, fields and houses, whilst a few of us dared to walk out into the crispy cold. Temperatures dropped. It was a positive reassurance that winter is on its way. I’m ready for the season, and I hope you are too.
Keep warm and enjoy browsing. Feel free to leave any comments, feedback or suggestions. The next classes and workshops will be scheduled soon, so stay tuned!

With love, Ariadna

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