It's been 9 years since we kicked off Ananda Wellness in a little room within a most beloved yoga ashram in Richmond. In that time we have met so many wonderful people and shared stories, tears, laughter and adventure. This is our inspiration to keep serving, creating and to keep working with passion and love, every day.

One year to go before we complete our first decade and what one it has been - and we have you to thank for your friendship, interest and support in one or many ways as we have taken this journey.

So to say a big Thank You, we’d love to have you join in as we celebrate our Community in 2025. Drop in and say hello, connect with others and enjoy some yummy Sri Lankan refreshments.

We cant wait to see you there!

Fri 21st June 2024, 5.30 - 8pm

Our Sri Lankan Cooking workshops have been a popular event over the years and we are excited to announce our first one at our new location in FAIRFIELD!

Join us for a Friday evening of food, chats and fun as we explore some of the basics of a Sri Lankan and an Ayurvedic diet, discuss key kitchen ingredients, spices, herbs and cooking methods and then learn to make a few dishes perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

As this is a special first time event in Fairfield, we’ll also do a traditional blessing ceremony and a healing ritual for each of us in the group along with the cooking of the meals, to nourish our body and spirit in preparation for winter.

Fri 20th October 2023, 5.30 - 8pm

An Ayurvedic diet is designed to bring balance to the body and mind. It centers on balancing the 6 tastes found in different food groups.

Join us for a Friday evening of food, chats and fun as we explore some of the basics of an Ayurvedic diet, discuss key kitchen ingredients, spices, herbs and cooking methods and then learn to make a few Sri Lankan Ayurvedic dishes perfect for lunch or dinner.

A wonderful way to end the week and connect with others - bring friends for a fun evening out and enjoy a meal and chai with plenty of conversation and yummy food!

Utilising the energy of Spring, it is the perfect season for a gentle cleanse that will support health of the body and wellness of the mind.

This workshop includes:

• A yoga & meditation class

• Choice hatha yoga kriyas - cleansing techniques

• A short talk on ayurveda and seasonal wellness with a focus on Spring

• A cooking demonstration of the the perfect ayurvedic and yogic cleansing dish that is satisfying, nutritious and yum. Then we'll eat it :) Our products are sourced from Ananda Wholefoods

• Social chai

• Yoga nidra

• A take home cleanse kit (includes equipment, recipe, ingredients)

Come along and join an informative, practical and fun workshop to learn about the system of Ayurveda and the importance of aligning with nature and her seasons, how to adjust your lifestyle, habits, food and drink, exercise, yoga and breathing to bring about shifts to your well-being.

Join us at clinic on the first Saturday of each month to sample and learn about a new herbal tea. Each of our teas function differently to contribute to our holistic health, and each month we want to guide you through their purposes and usages, as well as offer them to you for sampling purposes.

Our first session on Saturday the 9th of April will introduce Goto Kola, a new tea at Ananda Wellness.

We look forward to you joining us.

Free

A self-care day dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out to heal…. starting off with a stretchy, rejuvenating yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation, time to reflect and journal, learn about ayurvedic seasonal wellness with a short talk, receive ayurvedic massage, have a delicious long lunch, get lots of deep rest with yoga nidra, listen to soothing mantra and sound bowl healing and more.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

Explore age-old beauty salves passed down through the leading herbal ‘science of life’, Ayurveda, and now used daily in homes around the world. Come along and join our workshop to learn the natural ayurvedic approach to radiance and beauty at this practical hands-on fun afternoon workshop.

Here, we will experience & explore:

• The foundations of Ayurvedic Beauty, and general doshic tendencies

• Simple daily rituals and routines for mind and body

• How to do a gentle cleanse to feel clear, calm, light and fresh!

• A meditation session to bring about a sense of lightness and clarity to the mind and body

• Discuss and try a few essentials ingredients available in most kitchen pantries that you can use in an everyday beauty routine, as well an indulgent one!

• And More...

Explore age-old beauty salves passed down through the leading herbal ‘science of life’, Ayurveda, and now used daily in homes around the world. Come along and join our workshop to learn the natural ayurvedic approach to radiance and beauty at this practical hands-on fun afternoon workshop.

Here, we will experience & explore:

• The foundations of Ayurvedic Beauty, and general doshic tendencies

• Simple daily rituals and routines for mind and body

• How to do a gentle cleanse to feel clear, calm, light and fresh!

• A meditation session to bring about a sense of lightness and clarity to the mind and body

• Discuss and try a few essentials ingredients available in most kitchen pantries that you can use in an everyday beauty routine, as well an indulgent one!

• And More...

A self-care Sunday dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out at our wellness centre to do a healing yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a healing lunch followed by rest, massages, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music and mantra to round off the day. A good way to come in an experience a day of cleansing to kick off a pre-seasonal cleanse as a part of an ayurvedic program. To be made available every season.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

Explore age-old beauty salves passed down through the leading herbal ‘science of life’, Ayurveda, and now used daily in homes around the world. Come along and join our workshop to learn the natural ayurvedic approach to radiance and beauty at this practical hands-on fun afternoon workshop.

Here, we will experience & explore:

• The foundations of Ayurvedic Beauty, and general doshic tendencies

• Simple daily rituals and routines for mind and body 

• How to do a gentle cleanse to feel clear, calm, light and fresh!

• A meditation session to bring about a sense of lightness and clarity to the mind and body

• Discuss and try a few essentials ingredients available in most kitchen pantries that you can use in an everyday beauty routine, as well an indulgent one!

• And More...

** THIS IS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT **

Due to popular demand, we are currently looking at hosting a second round the following weekend - please contact us to register early interest here, or have a look at our upcoming Ayurvedic Beauty Routines Day here - also a day to explore healing and beauty!

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A self-care Sunday dedicated to healing, resting, rejuvenating.

Join us as we take a half day out at our wellness centre to do a healing yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a healing lunch followed by rest, massages, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music and mantra to round off the day. A good way to come in an experience a day of cleansing to kick off a pre-seasonal cleanse as a part of an ayurvedic program. To be made available every season.

Please reserve a space early as this event is very popular and books out quickly.

An easy, fun and informative session to learn the art of making two delicious and nutritious pantry staples… ghee and paneer! These two ingredients are used in most South Asian kitchens to bring taste and texture to dishes and enhance the flavours of spices.

We have a half day retreat coming up on the March 11 public holiday weekend! This day will be dedicated to healing, resting, and rejuvenating, and also designed to coincide with the turn of the season, as we prepare our homes, diets, routines and lifestyles for the Autumn Equinox on 21 March. It will be a healing experience for everyone and following this, anyone observing an ayurvedic seasonal practice can kick off a 2 week cleanse to reset the body & mind for the season.  
 
Join us as we commence the day with a specially designed yoga practice followed by pranayama and meditation and then a delicious and healthy lunch followed by deep rest, massages, time for guided reflection, a long healing yoga nidra and soothing music & mantra to round off the day.

Explore age-old beauty salves passed down through the leading herbal ‘science of life’, Ayurveda, and now used daily in homes around the world. Come along and join our workshop to learn the natural ayurvedic approach to radiance and beauty at this practical hands-on fun afternoon workshop.

Here, we will experience & explore:

• The foundations of Ayurvedic Beauty, and general doshic tendencies

• Simple daily rituals and routines for mind and body 

• How to do a gentle cleanse to feel clear, calm, light and fresh!

• A meditation session to bring about a sense of lightness and clarity to the mind and body

• Discuss and try a few essentials ingredients available in most kitchen pantries that you can use in an everyday beauty routine, as well an indulgent one!

• And More...

Explore age-old beauty salves passed down through the leading herbal ‘science of life’, Ayurveda, and now used daily in homes around the world. Come along and join our workshop to learn the natural ayurvedic approach to radiance and beauty at this practical hands-on fun afternoon workshop.

Here, we will experience & explore:

• The foundations of Ayurvedic Beauty, and general doshic tendencies

• Simple daily rituals and routines for mind and body 

• How to do a gentle cleanse to feel clear, calm, light and fresh!

• A meditation session to bring about a sense of lightness and clarity to the mind and body

• Discuss and try a few essentials ingredients available in most kitchen pantries that you can use in an everyday beauty routine, as well an indulgent one!

• And More...

Join us on the morning of Saturday July 21 as we delve into an invigorating yoga class, and then share some ayurvedic refreshments and settle in with a spicy chai to talk about building immunity not just for protection from illness but also improving how you look and feel. 

In this practical afternoon of yoga & ayurveda we will share the importance of and the benefits you will experience when your digestive fire (agni) is operating at its optimum.

At this session, we will cover:

• A yoga class designed to bring balance and strengthen your agni (digestive fire)
  

• The reasons we need to nurture our agni 

• The role it plays in wellbeing, vitality, immunity & more

• Realistic tips & techniques on how you can support your agni on a daily basis

We are now offering Sunset Yoga classes at our Rooftop Shala every Tuesday and Thursday evening, 6pm - 7.15pm. Open to beginners and lower-intermediate level upward with a Hatha Vinyasa focus on stretching, strengthening and grounding.

The focus for next week will be the mid and lower back, hips, hamstrings and the classic surya namaskar (sun salute) practice

The day’s class will be themed according to the Ayurvedic daily rhythms, and can be beneficial in managing sleep, mood and tension within the body and mind. Each week, we will also deepen our practice of breath work and meditation, with continuous practice leading to significant shifts in wellbeing.

Winter is a cold, heavy, wet and windy time of year that naturally increases the water or ‘kapha’ element within us. This leads to ailments such as colds, heavy and blocked heads and noses, phlegm, mucus and fatigue. It is naturally a time to withdraw, reserve energy, stay cosy and toasty warm.

To prepare for it, keep illness at bay and feel your best, Ayurveda recommends a cleanse in between seasons (ritu sandi) followed by a change in diet, routines, and specific yoga and breathing techniques.

Learn how to respond to these changes using ayurvedic dietary and lifestyle guidance. Join us and settle in with a relaxing chai and refreshments, to explore:
- An introduction to Ayurveda and its core principles
- How to cleanse in between seasons
- How to prepare for Autumn
- Discuss sample meal plans

Ananda Wellness had a big, beautiful and rewarding 2017, and has you to thank for your friendship, interest and support in one or many ways. 

So to say a big Thank You, we’d love to have you join in as we officially kick off for 2018.

Saturday 3 June, 2.30 - 5.30pm

An Ayurvedic diet is designed to bring balance to the body and mind. It centers on balancing the 6 tastes found in different food groups. We will explore some of the basics of an Ayurvedic diet and discuss key kitchen ingredients, spices, herbs and cooking methods.

In this 3 hour workshop you can expect to:
 - learn the key qualities & tastes of some everyday food groups and how you can use them
 - practice how to prepare an ayurvedic breakfast, lunch dinner & snack options
 - receive handouts of the recipes for all the meals that are practiced
 - discuss how to increase efficiency by making dishes that can be creatively used across meals
 - share these freshly prepared meals with a refreshing chai

Cost: $80.   Places are limited & bookings essential.   At Yoga in Daily Life Richmond.    
OR $140 for the workshop and a personal Ayurvedic consultation or 45 minute Ayurvedic massage (for anytime after 3 June)