Ayurveda
Courses + Classes
The ultimate cause of health or illness lies in our awareness.
The stronger our connection to pure consciousness — the underlying field of intelligence from which balance and healing arise — the more stable and resilient our health becomes.
Ayurveda is a consciousness-based system of care. It works not only at the level of the body, but by enlivening and restoring smriti — the inner memory of wholeness and natural order within us.
The classes and workshops offered at Somaveda are designed to cultivate this awareness in practical ways. Through study, discussion and embodied experience, participants learn how to recognise imbalance early, strengthen daily rhythms, and support health from its deepest foundation.
Ayurveda Essentials
6-week Course
September 15 - October 20, 2026
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A comprehensive introduction to Ayurvedic philosophy and application. This course explores constitution (prakriti), digestion (agni), daily rhythm (dinacharya), seasonal living and foundational therapeutic principles for modern life.
Suitable for beginners and those seeking structured understanding of Ayurvedic practice.
Ayurvedic Cooking Demonstration &
Communal Feast
Sunday, September 27, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
An experiential lunch focused on seasonal Ayurvedic cooking principles. Learn how to prepare balanced meals that support digestion and nervous system stability, followed by a shared communal feast.
Ayurveda at Home
Practical resources to help you build a nourishing daily practice
Explore three beautiful mantras honouring the Divine Mother in her many forms. This gentle introduction to Sanskrit chanting cultivates devotion, courage, creativity, and a deeper connection to the nurturing qualities within.
Devi Mantra Class
Learn three uplifting Surya (Sun) mantras and discover how this traditional practice can support vitality, mental clarity, and inner light. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Surya Mantra Class
Learn three traditional Ganesha mantras in this beginner-friendly chanting class. Discover their meaning, correct pronunciation, and how this ancient practice can cultivate clarity, confidence, and the strength to move through life's obstacles.
Ganesha Mantra Class
A gentle guided breath practice to help balance the three doshas, calm the nervous system, and restore a sense of harmony in body and mind. Suitable for all levels, this simple practice offers an accessible way to reconnect with your natural rhythm.
Gentle Ayurvedic Breath Practice
A gentle 10–15 minute movement practice designed to accompany your self-abhyanga routine or be enjoyed on its own. Improve spinal mobility, circulation, digestion, and lymphatic flow while supporting a more grounded and resilient body.
Guided Spinal Flexibility Sequence
This practical guide includes the principles behind ghee, step-by-step instructions for making your own, and nourishing recipes to bring Ayurveda into your kitchen.
Calm the Nervous System with Ghee