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Do you wish you had more energy? Better digestion? Have you tried to “eat better” but weren’t sure what was right for your body? Are you looking for a diet program that is right for you?

Maybe Ayurveda will resonate with you. Ayurveda is an ancient healing system from India, a sister science to yoga that dates back 4,000 or 5,000 years. Ayurvedic doctors observe the effects of our food and lifestyle choices; some choices have immediate effects while others take time to balance the body. Sure, Ayurveda has rules about who should eat what when, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Anyone can incorporate Ayurvedic cooking and eating into their life.

I have recently been inspired by an Ayurvedic cooking class at radha yoga & eatery, a combination yoga studio and vegan restaurant with consciously created food as well as local art and live music events. I had learned a little bit about Ayurveda while studying to become a nutritionist years ago, but life took over and I got away from looking at food in that way. This class rekindled the spark. The organic food, gorgeous space, and enthusiastic teaching made it a Sunday afternoon to remember.

I had enjoyed the venue before, with its hardwood floors and natural light streaming in. The space is very calm, restful, and conducive to learning, appreciating, and being attentive. I had also enjoyed an equally wonderful class there before with the same teacher, Jill Boadway. Jill is one of radha’s founding chefs; she is currently concentrating on growing their catering branch while writing a holistic cookbook (stay tuned for details).

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