Holistic Way of Life: Healing and Wellness Workshop with Neelam Kanwar
Join certified herbalist Neelam Kanwar for an enriching workshop that connects mind, body and spirit for the winter season. Discover the energy from within and learn how to cultivate happiness in your body during the gloomy winter months through the wisdom of herbalism and Ayurveda. Ayurveda is an ancient holistic healing practice from India that uses herbal and natural remedies in combination with personalized care to nurture the body holistically. Enjoy cozy seasonal herbal teas as Neelam shares traditional techniques and insights for holistic wellness, specifically for the winter season. Holistic Way of Life will take place in the Kalapuya Community Room and Camas Teaching Kitchen.
Neelam Kanwar, Ayurvedic Counselor, Herbalist & Traditional Indian Cooking Instructor
Meet Neelam Kanwar
Neelam Kanwar is a certified Ayurvedic Counselor and Advanced Professional Herbalist with a deep-rooted passion for holistic wellness. Neelam holds master's degrees in Social Work and Philosophy in Education from Mumbai University, India, and has studied under renowned Ayurvedic practitioner Dr. V Sharma in Jaipur.
Kanwar's training spans across Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese & Western Herbalism, Marma Point Therapies, Yogic Breathing, Nutrition, Mindfulness Meditation, and traditional Indian cooking. She earned her Advanced Herbalist Certification from The Herbalist College in Eugene, OR, under Yograj Khalsa in 2018.
"To be healthy is to have a sense of balance and wholeness, to feel connected and complete in body, mind and spirit," says Neelam. "Mere medical fitness or absence of disease is not ‘ Health’. To experience the sense of wholeness or oneness, it is important that in body, mind, and energy functions there is a certain level of intensity and a proper balance. To achieve this we need to practice a system to manage the energy in a manner that body, mind, and spirit are naturally fine balance."
Neelam has supported individuals of all ages in both India and the U.S., offering personalized wellness consultations, herbal remedies and Ayurvedic culinary education. In addition to helping others, Neelam's own healing journey is a testament to the power of holistic practices. Nearly a decade ago, she alleviated her chronic knee pain and avoided surgery by following a regimen of Ayurvedic herbs, nutrition, yoga, breathwork and meditation. This experience continues to inform her work and inspire her clients.
Thursday, Nov. 20
Time: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Location: Kalapuya Community Room and Camas Teaching Kitchen
Topic: Harmonizing Mind, Body and Spirit for Winter
Who: Ages 18+
Cost: $30 for Y members | $40 for community members
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- In depth overview of class topics and intro to Herbalism and Ayurveda
- Learn how to harmonize your mind, body and daily practices with the Winter season
- Digestion
- Breathwork
- Seasonal tea sample: Warming herbal teas for the Winter season
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