Summer gatherings: Workshop, Party, Free Talk, Meditation


Hi Reader,

I'm excited to share some upcoming events where you can join me live in San Francisco and Sausalito.

Here’s what’s happening:

Event 1:

Partner Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop for Expecting & New Parents

Date: July 13
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

In this workshop, you will experience:

  • Partner Yoga, Meditation & Mantra
  • Warm Oil Massage: Discover the art of self-care and relaxation with Ayurvedic warm oil massage (abhyanga).
  • Tea Time: Nourish your soul with CCF Tea, a special Ayurvedic blend that promotes better digestion and inner harmony.

Here is the link with all the details including the Booking.

Event 2:

26th Anniversary Celebration at FOLK SF

Date: July 14
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Folk NOPA Studio (Divisadero Street, San Francisco)

Join me as I serve Kitcheree, read pulses, and give a quiz to help you find out your Dosha. This event celebrates the 26th anniversary of opening the yoga center at the old Yoga Garden SF location, my former company. Come chat with me about Ayurveda.

Plus there will be a Live DJ, snacks + drinks, tarot readings and raffle prizes!

Event 3:

Free Talk on Ayurveda at CloudBreak/Metta Yoga

Date: July 19
Time: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Location: CloudBreak/Metta Yoga in Sausalito

In this talk, you will explore the fascinating concepts of the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—and the three fundamental energies, or Doshas, known as Vāta, Pitta, and Kapha, and their crucial role in Ayurvedic Medicine.

Here is the link for this free talk.

Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested.

I hope to see many of you soon!

Marisa

P.S. Need a little meditation? Here is a 2-minute MINI MEDITATION video for you.

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