
Healthy Hormones on Your Plate: Ayurveda Foods for Women
Kate O'Donnell, author of Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health, guides participants through an online cooking class exploring the Ayurvedic approach t
2 hours
8:00 PM
ayurveda retreat
Description
Join us for Healthy Hormones on Your Plate: Ayurveda Foods for Women, a transformative ayurveda retreat designed to reconnect you with your body's natural rhythms through the wisdom of ancient Indian healing practices. This intimate local event brings together the healing traditions of Ayurveda with practical, modern nutrition guidance—creating a sanctuary where women can explore how food choices directly impact hormonal balance, energy, and overall wellness. On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, we're hosting an immersive experience that goes beyond typical wellness workshops to offer real tools you can integrate into your daily life.
Led by experienced practitioners who blend traditional knowledge with contemporary insights, this ayurveda retreat event creates space for deep learning and personal transformation. Whether you're navigating hormonal shifts, seeking sustainable energy, or simply curious about Ayurvedic approaches to women's health, you'll find yourself supported by expert guidance and a community of like-minded women. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and rooted in the principle that true wellness begins with understanding your unique constitution and nourishing it accordingly.
What to Expect
From the moment you arrive, you'll be enveloped in a calm, nurturing environment designed to slow your nervous system and open your senses. The day unfolds as a guided journey through Ayurvedic principles, interactive cooking demonstrations, and personalized nutrition insights. You'll learn how different foods—spices, grains, oils, and seasonal produce—work with your body's natural cycles, and leave with a personal food guide tailored to your constitution and current life phase.
Expect hands-on learning where theory meets practice. Our teachers will walk you through simple meal preparation techniques, explain the energetic properties of foods in Ayurvedic terms, and help you understand why certain foods balance hormones while others may disrupt them. Sensory experiences—tasting herbal teas, exploring warming spices, and understanding how texture and taste influence digestion—anchor the learning in your body's direct experience.
By day's end, you'll have practical recipes, shopping lists, and daily rituals you can implement immediately. The retreat closes with a grounding moment designed to help you integrate everything you've learned and return home with clarity and inspiration.
About the Artists
Daisy Lee, Qigong Teacher
Daisy Lee is a dedicated Qigong teacher and practitioner who masterfully blends traditional Chinese teachings with modern wellness science to cultivate inner peace, vitality, and holistic well-being. Her approach honors the interconnection between movement, breath, and energy—principles that beautifully complement Ayurvedic philosophy. Through gentle, flowing practices, Daisy helps participants access the body's innate healing capacity and deepen their mind-body connection.
Venue & Location
This local ayurveda retreat event takes place in a thoughtfully curated space that reflects the calm, grounded energy of healing work. The venue is easily accessible by public transit and offers convenient parking for attendees. The space itself features natural light, comfortable seating areas, and a kitchen demonstration space where you'll observe and participate in food preparation. We've designed the environment to feel like a sanctuary—a place where you can step away from daily demands and fully absorb the teachings.
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