Spring 2024 Lunch & Learn Educational Series
Every Monday beginning March 6th, we will be offering a series of donation-based Ayurvedic education classes. Each class will be from 12 noon and 1 pm followed by a light nutritious lunch consisting of our delicious khichadi and aromatic tea.
These classes will cover topics of interest requested by our wonderful friends and clients like yourself. Here is a list of topics we will be offering.
Every Monday beginning March 6th, we will be offering a series of donation-based Ayurvedic education classes. Each class will be from 12 noon and 1 pm followed by a light nutritious lunch consisting of our delicious khichadi and aromatic tea.
These classes will cover topics of interest requested by our wonderful friends and clients like yourself. Here is a list of topics we will be offering.
- March 6th, Planting the seed. In this class, we will each be given a clay pot, soil, and turmeric roots, which we will plant. You will learn more about turmeric and its medicinal value and place in Ayurveda. You will have the opportunity to come and nurture this baby plant as and when you wish. Once the plant matures, in a couple of months, you are welcome to carry it home and plant it in your garden. This class will be taught by Sunita Tarkunde.
- On March 13th, we will be learning all about our Doshas in an informative class led by Sunita Tarkunde. Do you know what your Dosha is? Come find out!
- March 20th, Sunita Tarkunde will gently guide and navigate us through the Spring allergy season and offer some home-based remedies.
- March 27th, Pratibha Sachdev will introduce us to the world of Ayurvedic beauty secrets from her grandmother's kitchen. These time-tested rituals and recipes are easy to learn and quick to make. Nurture yourself and let your skin glow!
- April 3rd, Suparna Kulkarni will be offering a hands-on class on how to make ghee at home. This simple ingredient is a mainstay in many Ayurvedic recipes and therapies.
- On April 10th, Ninfa will be offering an informative and practical class on Kundalini Yoga. Come flex your mind and muscles in this peace-promoting class.
- On April 17th, Pratibha Sachdev will offer an informative class on Tarot reading. In this interactive class, we will unfold the myth and magic of Tarot cards.
- On April 24th, we will be offering an introduction to Reiki. Pratibha Sachdev will introduce you to the basic principles of Reiki and answer your questions.
- On May 1st, Ninfa and Pratibha will present to you a world of gemstones. They will share how gemstones have been used through the ages for their therapeutic benefits.
- On May 8th, Introduction to Reflexology and Padabhyanga will be offered by Pratibha Sachdev. Bring your questions about this therapeutic modality and learn about the energy/ marma points in your feet.
A Reiki Level 1 class will be offered by Pratibha Sachdev
Dates: May 11th and 12th.
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Fee: $250
There will be light refreshments served each day after the class.
We know that our body has innate wisdom, however, if you’ve been feeling out of balance for a long time, this class is for you. This live, interactive Reiki class is for people who are ready to heal themselves, share the healing with others, and return to balance.
Dates: May 11th and 12th.
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Fee: $250
There will be light refreshments served each day after the class.
We know that our body has innate wisdom, however, if you’ve been feeling out of balance for a long time, this class is for you. This live, interactive Reiki class is for people who are ready to heal themselves, share the healing with others, and return to balance.
Ayurvedic Tips
Sunita shared a series of short videos filled with Ayurvedic insight. These poetically-infused tips will help you better understand Ayurveda, the doshas, and how to use this knowledge to live a better life. View the Tuesday Tip archive.
Spring Cooking Class
Get inspired in your cooking by the wisdom of Ayurveda! Join Sunita for a Spring cooking class to kickstart the season.
First hour - Ayurveda nutrition for Spring
Second hour - Cooking together
Third hour - Eating the Ayurvedic way
The class will be held on February 13th from 9 am until noon at the center. The cost to attend this 3-hour workshop is $100, and includes a warm meal.
First hour - Ayurveda nutrition for Spring
Second hour - Cooking together
Third hour - Eating the Ayurvedic way
The class will be held on February 13th from 9 am until noon at the center. The cost to attend this 3-hour workshop is $100, and includes a warm meal.
Ayurvedic Chanting Class on Zoom, Mondays at 4:20 pm
Join Sunita via Zoom and learn to do mala bead meditations with mantra chanting for your wellbeing. Mala beads are 108 beads on a string used to perform Japa meditation, a repeated mantra chanting.
This live class will be held every Monday from 4:20 pm, for 20 minutes, starting in May. Please check out upcoming events page for the details.
Cost: $20 for a month (4 or 5) of 20 minute classes. Please email us at [email protected] to register today!
This live class will be held every Monday from 4:20 pm, for 20 minutes, starting in May. Please check out upcoming events page for the details.
Cost: $20 for a month (4 or 5) of 20 minute classes. Please email us at [email protected] to register today!
Recipes for Internal Harmony Yoga & Ayurveda
Sunita Tarkunde and Ann Hyde will co-teach four, 75 minute workshops on Ayurveda and Yoga starting July 15th.
The workshops will be focused, in order, on the following specific health care topics: Allergies, Digestive Issues/IBS, Autoimmune Conditions, and Emotions. The topic will inform the whole workshop. There will be a yoga practice including pranayama, asana and meditation followed by an Ayurvedic presentation and Q and A.
The workshops will be focused, in order, on the following specific health care topics: Allergies, Digestive Issues/IBS, Autoimmune Conditions, and Emotions. The topic will inform the whole workshop. There will be a yoga practice including pranayama, asana and meditation followed by an Ayurvedic presentation and Q and A.
Recipes for Internal Harmony - Yoga and Ayurvedic Talk Series
Join Sunita Tarkunde + Ann Hyde for this 15-week Ayurveda Wellness Series at The Breathing Room. Sunita + Ann will co-teach fifteen, 75 minute workshops. Each workshop will be focused on a specific health care topic. The topic will inform the whole workshop.
Each workshop will consist of a yoga practice including pranayama, asana and meditation followed by an Ayurvedic presentation with Q and A.
Workshop Topics:
Sunita and Ann are excited to collaborate on these workshops to bring you quality, time tested recipes for internal harmony based on their own personal experiences and lots of hands-on study.
Each workshop will consist of a yoga practice including pranayama, asana and meditation followed by an Ayurvedic presentation with Q and A.
Workshop Topics:
- Week 1: Joint health / arthritis
- Week 2: Emotional disturbances/anxiety/depression
- Week 3: Allergies
- Week 4: Headaches
- Week 5: Digestive issues / irritable bowel
- Week 6: Skin conditions
- Week 7: Acidity / Reflux
- Week 8: High blood pressure
- Week 9: Weight management
- Week 10: Autoimmune conditions
- Week 11: High blood sugar
- Week 12: Hair challenges
- Week 13: Infertility
- Week 14: Eye care
- Week 15: Hormonal disorders
Sunita and Ann are excited to collaborate on these workshops to bring you quality, time tested recipes for internal harmony based on their own personal experiences and lots of hands-on study.
Ayurvedic Chanting on Zoom
In this class with Sunita, students chanted and learned Ayurvedic sutras. Sutra in Sanskrit means 'thread'. Words woven in a poetic manner are called sutras. Yoga and Ayurveda are written in the sutra format and have been passed down from one generation to the next, as an oral tradition. Later on, it was written down in the form of scriptures. Learning sutras is like decoding the hidden meaning behind our own lives.
Monday 4:30-5:00 on Zoom/February and March
Each class taught how to chant two verses correctly as well as the meaning of the verse. Students received the Sanskrit verse along with transliteration and and audio clip to practice at home. The Ashtanga Hridaya/Vagbhat as a scripture was used for the verses.
Topics covered with verses:
Class 1 – Opening and closing prayer
Class 2 – Vata location and Vata qualities
Class 3 – Vata aggravation and Vata balalnce
Class 4 – Pitta location and Pitta qualities
Class 5 – Pitta aggravation and Pitta balance
Class 6 – Kapha location and Kapha qualities
Class 7 – Kapha aggravation and Kapha balance
Class 8 – Revision
Class 9 – Gayatri Mantra and Dhanvantari Mantra
Monday 4:30-5:00 on Zoom/February and March
Each class taught how to chant two verses correctly as well as the meaning of the verse. Students received the Sanskrit verse along with transliteration and and audio clip to practice at home. The Ashtanga Hridaya/Vagbhat as a scripture was used for the verses.
Topics covered with verses:
Class 1 – Opening and closing prayer
Class 2 – Vata location and Vata qualities
Class 3 – Vata aggravation and Vata balalnce
Class 4 – Pitta location and Pitta qualities
Class 5 – Pitta aggravation and Pitta balance
Class 6 – Kapha location and Kapha qualities
Class 7 – Kapha aggravation and Kapha balance
Class 8 – Revision
Class 9 – Gayatri Mantra and Dhanvantari Mantra
Collaboration with American College of Acupuncture
Sunita taught courses at the American College of Acupuncture. The first class, 'The World of Traditional Indian Medicine Called Ayurveda,' started on March 26th 2021. This class was open to the public.
