Ayurveda for Winter: 2 Hour Retreat with Jenny Schulder Brant, December 3, 4-6 pm

ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge)

“Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to regain a balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.” - hopkinsmedicine.org

The Art of Seasonal Care guides us to flow with nature's changes each new season, nourishing Our Selves. When we are able to adapt well to seasonal shifts, our immune and nervous systems become stronger, and we feel grounded and well-nourished.

Jenny Schulder Brant leads us for an experiential two-hour retreat, where we will learn and practice a beautiful set of winter rituals for health, self care, and restoration.

During Our Retreat

Garshana - Sanskrit for “Dry Brushing” Garshana exfoliates dead skin, enhances circulation of blood and lymph, and promotes toxin eliminations.
Abhyanga - Sanskrit for "Glowing Body", This practice promotes longevity and overall health with a regular practice of abhyanga is grounding and a therapeutic way to connect with one's body and express self-love. Oils are applied to anoint our skin and massage the body. Abyanga decreases the effects of aging, improves joint lubrication & circulation, assists the detoxification processes through stimulating the lymphatic system, calms the nerves, may improve sleep, and pacifies Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha Doshas.
Restorative Movement - We will learn grounding practices that are designed to ease stress, create support, and calm the nervous system. We learn together to practice at home throughout the winter to rebalance and recenter.
Warming Beverages & Ayruvedic Sweet Treats - We will share nourishment created to soothe the body and soul for this season. A discussion on the ingredients and their wellness benefits will be shared as we indulge and discuss how specific dietary routines may assist in balancing our individual Doshas (constitutions).
Ayruvedic Ginger Compress - Together, we will DIY a Ginger Compress and explore how and when to use this ancient take- home tool to release muscle tension, move stagnant energy, dissolve mucus and blockages and stimulate circulation.
Community - This retreat is a moment that we will share together to unplug, connect, and reset in a warm and loving atmosphere. Open discussion, sharing, and welcoming hearts

Jenny Schulder Brant

“As an ayurvedic practitioner, I help people see a path towards wellness. In all of these endeavors, I help people see themselves and the world around them in a different way. My focus is on creating a community in which health and quality of life is valued most; where there is an understanding that the health of our own bodies and minds directly connect to the health of our communities and the world. We are our own universe and our health reflects the health of the larger universe around us.” jennyschulder.com

Jenny is formally trained though Kripalu's 750hr Ayurvedic Training program & is a 250+ RYT.