Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Spring Cleansing With FOODSTANDER @noelgraupner
"Ayurveda, an ancient healing tradition from North India, recommends a cleanse to accompany a change in season, to clear channels and rid the body of accumulated toxins. Spring is an especially important time of the year when nature re-awakes and provides us with all the food tools we need to rid the body of excess fats and heavy proteins built up in our bodies through the cold Winter.
In this class, you will learn the basics of Panchakarma, or Ayurvedic seasonal cleansing, including practical dietary guidelines with reference to what to eat, which teas to drink, and which herbs to take to ignite Agni, or digestive fire, boosting sluggish metabolism and gently remove Ama, or waste, from the body tissues. We will also discuss rituals to incorporate into your daily routine to promote detoxification of the body and mind.
Handouts will be given and taking notes will be encouraged! Dandelion tea will be served, along with a sample of a traditional cleansing dish called Kitchari.
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Our teacher, Noël Graupner, is a plant-based private chef and Ayurvedic practitioner twice Board Certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners for Holistic Health Counseling and Ayurvedic Holistic Nutrition. She uses a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods to work with people who are looking to improve and restore their vital health, helping clients get excited about the relationship between food and health through private counseling, private cooking, and cooking classes.
Currently Noël operates within the office of George V. Lombardi, M.D. in Midtown Manhattan."
