January 26-30, 2023
I don’t do cleanses. And yet, my body—the miraculous thing that it is—is always cleansing all on its own, through the natural processes of detoxification and digestion it’s designed to do to stay alive. In Ayurveda, facilitating the process of cleansing ideally happens on a daily basis, through mindful eating and sense-care, which leaves us feeling energized, rested, and enthusiastic for life. But given the many ways our world and lives may not be ideal, sometimes we need a little help when the undigested parts of life start to accumulate.
Traditionally, Ayurvedic resets take place at the juncture of the seasons, called rtu sandhi in Sanskrit. Fall and spring (September/October and March/April, roughly) are the most common and potent seasons for resetting, but we also have seasons of our lives that deserve the same care and attention. One such season is the arrival of the new year in the Western calendar, when we come down off the ride of the holiday season and take stock of where we are.
Like a New Year’s Resolution, taking a few days for a mental and physical reset can radically shift your perspective on where you are in your life’s trajectory—and without the typical trappings of guilt and shame when you inevitably need to shift or drop your original goal. Instead, an Ayurvedic seasonal reset can provide you with a blank canvas upon which to decide, with agency and compassion, what foods, activities, and practices would serve you best in this moment by bringing balance to the whole system. When we gain facility to make those moment-to-moment adjustments to our routines, working with the flow of nature rather than trying to control it, we find ourselves more resilient to life’s ups and downs. We can resolve every day, in every breath, to love ourselves unconditionally, which is Ayurveda’s secret to longevity, beauty, and peace.
Join me this January for an abbreviated, but potent, Midwinter Rest & Reset. We’ll gather in community to share a simplified diet, stress management practices, yoga, meditation, pranayama, and sense-care, so you can recover from the toll of the holidays while also cultivating a strong foundation of digestive health and immunity to get you through the next stretch of winter. You’ll come away with tools for deep relaxation and nourishment that you can turn to in any seasonal transition of your life. Together, we will practice letting go of what no longer serves us and returning to a place in our bodies that feels like home.
WHAT YOU GET:
- 3 live zoom sessions (orientation, yoga, and closing) led by Jennifer (recordings will be provided and available for replay until March 1)
- Beautifully designed materials with recipes, prompts for self-study, and written and video/audio instructions for sense-care and mindfulness rituals
- Curated resources for buying your ingredients and products
- Group reading of Wintering by Katherine May
A RESET IS FOR YOU IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
- Imbalances and sensitivities in your digestion, appetite, and/or elimination
- Irregular or insufficient sleep
- Swings, dips, or spikes in mood and energy throughout the day
- Seasonal allergies
- Seasonal depression or anxiety
- Hormonal imbalances
- Pain, aches, or stiffness in the muscles and joints
- Loneliness and longing for connection
- Difficulty concentrating, keeping to a schedule, or completing tasks
- Lack of inspiration or confidence in cooking and meal prep
Schedule
Day 1: Orientation & Preparation
Thursday, January 26
Live zoom call, 7-8 PM EST
Welcome, introductions, intention setting, and program review
Reduction of dietary and lifestyle stimulants to prepare your body for rest
Day 2-4: Deep Nourishment
Friday, January 27-Sunday, January 29
Simplified diet of congee, soups, and/or kitchari for 3 days (recipes and ingredient lists will be provided)
Grounding sense-care rituals
Low-tech days (optional)
Day 4: Clear the Channels
Sunday, January 29
Live online yoga class, time TK
Gentle yoga with pranayama, meditation, and reflection to begin our reset journey from a place of ease, grounding, and openness in the body
Day 5: Transition & Closing
Monday, January 30
Live zoom call, 7-8 PM EST
Closing our reset journey in community, reflections and sharing, tips on returning to “normal” with integrity and compassion
COST
Midwinter Rest & Reset program: $108
Early bird pricing: save 15% with code MWRR23 at checkout—valid until Friday, January 6 at midnight ET
Life is hard—if the financial commitment for the Reset is a burden for you, email jennifer@jenniferkurdyla.com to discuss payment options; no questions asked and no one will be turned away.
Got questions? Email me to determine if the reset is right for you! jennifer@jenniferkurdyla.com
