Understanding Ayurveda to Live in Alignment with Nature with Geeta Vara
Understanding Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing
Join us in the warmth of the Barn for an engaging, accessible introduction to Ayurveda with Geeta Vara. In this interactive session, Geeta will combine practical insights and real-life applications for everyday wellbeing.
Ayurveda translates to ' the science of life' and this ancient wisdom teaches us how to live in alignment with nature.
We are all unique, and our approach to wellness should be equally personalised. This interactive workshop introduces the 5,000-year-old science of Ayurveda and explores how ancient wisdom can support modern health, immunity and longevity.
What to Expect:
- An overview of Ayurveda and how we define health.
- Why is this ancient wisdom so relevant today (esp. post pandemic)
- Holistic and preventative health is the future of medicine
- Dis-ease to disease - how did we get here and why is digestion the epicentre of health?
- Some ways to recognise signs of dosha imbalance
- Quick tips on how to balance each dosha (diet, exercise & lifestyle)
- Create conscious health habits and self-care rituals for optimal wellness
- Q&A
Suitable for all levels - no prior knowledge required!
Schedule:
6:00 PM – Doors open | There will be a bar with non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase,
6:30 PM – Opening & Conversation with Geeta | Featuring Q&A with the public
8:00 PM – Conversation ends | Stay for informal networking and further discussion.
8:30 PM – Event ends
About the speaker:
Inspired by her Indian roots, British-born Ayurvedic practitioner Geeta Vara brings ancient wisdom to modern wellbeing through her clinic, coaching, workshops, retreats and her book Ayurveda – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellbeing (2018). She supports clients using herbs, nutrition, lifestyle coaching, yoga and meditation, focusing on gut health, stress and conscious living.
@geetavara
www.geetavara.co.uk
About OmVed Gardens:
OmVed Gardens is a greenscape, exhibition, events, and learning space in North London dedicated to exploring the connections between food, ecology and creativity for health and climate resilience. We are on a mission to inspire ecological awareness and action, and deepen our understanding of interconnectedness with the natural world.
As a registered Community Interest Company, all our activities prioritise social and ecological objectives. Whether collaborating with chefs, creatives, gardeners, or schools, OmVed Gardens is a hub for education, connection, and action. We aim to inspire individuals and communities to reimagine their role in building a healthier, more resilient world.
We work to increase biodiversity - of species, seeds, food systems, and participation, through regenerative gardening, seed saving, habitat creation, and ecological education. Our space serves as a living example of how urban areas can be transformed into thriving ecosystems that support both human and non-human communities.
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Please note: Wheelchair access across the site is currently limited while landscape works are underway and will be fully completed by the end of 2025. For events, there is drop-off access by car to the Barn main building. If you require wheelchair drop-off, please get in touch with us ahead of time. There is an accessible toilet located inside the Barn.
Subsidised Tickets:
We have a few reserved tickets at a subsidised rate. If this workshop is not monetarily accessible, please write to us at events@omvedgardens.com to avail yourself of a subsidised ticket rate. Subject to availability.
Refund Policy:
Tickets are non-refundable, except in cases where an event is sold out and a waiting list exists for the session. Refund requests can be made up to 10 days prior to the session. Please write to us for any refund inquiries,
