"Ayurvedic Self-care for Yogis" : FREE 3 Sessions Sponsored by Banyan Botanicals

YGB is delighted to have Banyan Botanicals sponsor these special Ayurveda sessions with esteemed practitioners and YGB Ambassadors.

They are offered FREE (choose the bottom FREE option). If you choose to donate, any amount will support more than 1400 women and children in India who are struggling with current COVID-19 Crisis and its long lasting socio-economic impact.

Session 1: "Sva Dharma: Discovering our Unique Purpose Through Ayurveda" Vinyasa and Q&A

8:00am PST/11:00pm EST/ 4:00pm London

Mariko Hirakawa, E-RYT, B.A.M.S, Ayurvedic practitioner, author, founder of Visionary Yoga.

Join us for this Ayurvedic Vinyasa session and Q & A with Mariko Hirakawa, It is Pitta Time, and one of the positive inner qualities of Pitta is its ability to penetrate deep into any subject and its luminous quality that bring insight, as well as its leadership ability to act on that insight. This session will begin with a short "dharana" - an introductory talk to set the tone, intention, and the spirit of self-inquiry followed by 45 minute Ayurvedic Vinyasa Session with intent to Pacify Pitta while highlighting its positive qualities.

Session 2: "YOGA of AYURVEDA"

10:00am PST / 1:00pm EST

Kia Miller, founder of Radiant Body Yoga, and Laura Plumb, Ayurveda & Jyotish Consultant, Teacher, Author, & founder VedaWise

In this special session, Laura and Kia will deepen the understanding of the fundamental wisdom of Ayurveda as a way to find your internal voice and self-confidence. They will shed light upon the relationship we have to nature and how that can guide us to self-discovery. We can learn from the cycle of giving from nature if we pay attention and cultivate our relationship with it. The session will open with breath work and will end in a calming meditation to digest and absorb this deep discussion about our self-discovery.

Session 3: "Ayurveda 101"

11:30am PST / 2:30pm EST

Mila Grass, founder of Integrative Beauty and Ayurveda and Anjali Deva, founder of Rooted Rasa

Ayurveda is a sister science to yoga and its philosophies teach us to live in alignment with the of nature. The practice of dinacharya simply means practicing a daily routine. This allows us to develop healthy rhythms which optimize our quality of life and positive behaviors. Join us to learn more about creating a supportive morning ritual rooted in grounding and nourishing practices.

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“At Banyan Botanicals, we are eternally grateful for the wisdom that flows from India, enlightening our lives. Being a supporter of Yoga Gives Back helps us give expression to this gratitude through the wonderful work they are doing to empower women from some of the poorest families in India. Through sharing our mutual gifts, we can all work together to create a healthier, happier world.”

— Kevin Casey, CEO, Banyan Botanicals