Wellness Sutra

"The joy you get from outer space is minimal than the joy you get from the cultivation of your mind”- Buddha

Check out my blog and YouTube video on how I build my meditation practice and I am sure you will find things relevant for you.

https://www.wellnessutra.com/post/why-i-wanted-to-learn-meditation

Sugandha Agrawal

Why I wanted to learn meditation! “The joy you get from outer space is minimal than the joy you get from the cultivation of your mind”- BuddhaI’ve always felt the need for a solid meditation practice, especially with My Vata mind—constantly swirling, full of air, and moving faster than the wind. It was the mental benefits of...

New Workshop Announcement 🍁🍁 Rosemary Court Yoga

Discover Basics of Ayurveda: A Path to Wellness

Join me for this workshop exploring the ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda, practiced for over 5,000 years. This immersive experience will help you achieve holistic well-being by aligning your body, mind, and spirit.

In the workshop we will learn:
✅The causes of health and wellbeing as well as diseases
✅Uncover your body’s unique constitution (dosha),
✅Identify signs of imbalance which lead to diseases
✅Harmonize your daily and seasonal routines as per body type
✅Learn to make herbal teas tailored to your body type.

Date and Time : 20th Oct, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Rosemary Court Yoga, Sarasota
Cost : $35

Click the link below to know more and register!

https://www.rosemarycourt.com/workshops--special-events.html

Navratri( Festival of Nine nights in India) brings back vivid memories of my childhood, when my parents would fast and pray to Maa Durga for nine days with such devotion. I can still picture my mother preparing days in advance, setting up a beautiful idol of Maa Durga and a copper pot with water, crowned with a coconut. She would plant wheat seeds in a clay pot and place other pooja items like flowers and fruits around it.

Their daily sadhana would last for 4-5 hours, and they fasted with simple meals like fruits or milk. Every element in the pooja had meaning—symbolizing cleansing and rejuvenating both body and spirit, in harmony with nature’s cycles, preparing for the harvest.

I mention this now because, being on my own yoga journey, I’ve come to realize how devotion and self-discipline are key to spiritual growth. Looking back, I see how my parents were already on this path through their unwavering devotion.

As a child, I didn’t fully understand the significance of these rituals, but now I see how much I absorbed just by being around them. Happy that, at least I understood the importance of the rituals and practices and I can pass it to the next generation!

Stay Grounded, Ayurvedic Tips to smoothly transition into Fall!!

Today is also first day of Navratri(Nine nights of celebration in India) which aligns with seasonal transitions, marking the shift from summer to autumn. This time of change is believed to cleanse and rejuvenate both the body and spirit, aligning with ancient agricultural cycles and preparing for the upcoming harvest. The rituals and fasting during Navratri also support physical detoxification, reflecting nature's own process of renewal.
Sugandha Agrawal

New Blog post and Youtube video:

https://www.wellnessutra.com/post/the-season-is-shifting-are-you

The Season is Shifting....Are You? Stay Grounded, Ayurvedic Tips to smoothly transition into Fall!!The days are getting shorter, the weather is getting cooler, and the trees are changing color. Mother Nature is transitioning from the heat of summer to the cooler, windier days of fall. One thing I have learned about staying vital and....

The SEASON is changing, are we changing our diet?😋😋

The seasons affect us not only in how we react to the outside climate but also by the foods that are naturally available to us.

Take a look around and notice what foods come into season in the fall.My last Sunday visit to the farmers market was all about fall vegetables and fruits!

✅Winter squash, pumpkins, apples, beetroot,sweet potatoes, root vegetables and dark leafy greens.

✅While we may enjoy light salads and cold drinks in the summer, fall time begs for highly nutritious, warm, cooked foods and drinks.

✅Adequate protein intake and high-quality oils are essential. It’s good to minimize all dry, rough, cold food.

✅Dry, cold breakfast cereals and raw foods only aggravate the imbalance going on.

✅Warm, wet, deeply nourishing foods like soups, stews, and properly prepared porridges invite in the qualities we are looking for. Add some warming teas and stewed apples to your diet.

✅Using warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and turmeric brings in the qualities we are trying to embody in fall time.

Watch my new YouTube video of a special fall recipes

Don't miss my fall special cooking class on 4th of Oct 10-1 PM
https://www.wellnessutra.com/services-1

New blog post "Balancing the Imbalances with Dinacharya (Daily Routine)"

Balancing the Imbalances with Dinacharya (Daily Routine) As Charaka, the father of Ayurveda, wisely said, "Prevention is better than cure." The essence of Ayurvedic medicine lies in preventive care, focusing on maintaining our health before imbalances arise. It's important to remember that while we strive to preserve our well-being, it’s impossible to m...

With true delight and joy, we Sugandha, .karuna and Sheri would like to invite you to our upcoming Retreat in Jan 2025.

*Align with Nature*

Totoco, Isla de Omepete, Nicaragua
Jan 12th to 18th 2025

Join us in the enchanting landscapes of Omepete Island for an experience designed to help you explore your inner joy through transformative practices and immersive cultural experiences. Dive deep into yoga, breathwork, meditation, Adventure and expressive arts, all set against the backdrop of Nicaragua's pristine beaches.

Immerse yourself in vibrant Indian culture and savor authentic cuisines, while staying in eco-friendly, sustainable Wellness Center -

Join us for a journey of self-discovery, rejuvenation, and bliss in the mystical and untouched lands of Central America

𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐃𝐌 or check the link in the website.

https://www.wellnessutra.com/nicaraguaretreat

AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!!🌟

🧘‍♀️✨ From practicing yoga by the peaceful Ganga ghat to trekking through breathtaking mountain trails, every moment was pure magic at our Himalyan Yoga Retreat 2024 in India, Rishikesh.

Visiting ancient temples and ashrams, diving deep into Indian culture, and nourishing my body with delicious local food made this experience unforgettable. The Ayurvedic massages, down time for self were the perfect touch to reflect,reconnect and recharge.🙏

We will have our dates of 2025 India retreat out soon.

Sugandha Agrawal Poornatvam

DM to know more about it!

Next TEN days in SILENCE! 🤫

Spending my next days days in *tameditationcentre for a meditation course.

I will be taking a pause from social media and all kinds of social activities.

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The world I live in now is very different from the one I was born and raised in. Moving from India to the US two years ago turned my life upside down. The comfort of having help all the time was a luxury,I truly appreciated only after coming here.

If you ask me whom I miss most in India, my answer is : my house help. :)

Read the full blog below and let me know in comment if you enjoy this simple,balanced recipe.

"My Struggle with Everyday Meals" The world I live in now is very different from the one I was born and raised in. Moving from India to the US two years ago turned my life upside down. The comfort of having help all the time was a luxury,I truly appreciated only after coming here.If you ask me whom I miss most in India, my answer is...

I have often made spontaneous decisions in my life, as they are the ones that come straight from my heart.The desire to do something always originates from the heart, so before taking any steps in life, take a moment to reflect on your intentions for your actions.

My intention for this retreat is to bring you closer to yourself and provide you with the downtime needed to reconnect with your inner self.

What could be a better place than the Land of Yoga, where many sages have attained enlightenment?

Rishikesh holds great spiritual significance, and the Ganges River flowing through the city's foothills has nurtured people in the Asian region for centuries.

Retreat Dates - 7th to 14th July 2024
Retreat Location - Rishikesh, India

In this retreat with Me and Ekta(Your Host), You will explore:
✅Daily Yoga Classes - Asana/Pranayama/Meditation
✅Ayurvedic Lectures to Know Yourself
✅Ayurvedic Massages to Nurture Your Body
✅Farm-to-table meal to Nourish yourself
✅Adventure Activities like Rafting, Trekking
✅Rishikesh tour, Visiting Spiritual places and Ashrams
✅Exploring Indian culture and heritage

If your heart desires to explore this opportunity, join us on an incredible transformational Himalaya retreat—this is your invitation to secure your spot.

If you have any questions about whether this retreat is right for you, feel free to DM me I’d love to chat.

Check the link below to know more:

https://www.wellnessutra.com/retreat

Summer mornings always used to start in my home with a bowl of yogurt, and I still eat yogurt every day in the summer.😋😋

It used to feel so good when you ate a few spoons of homemade yogurt, knowing you were giving something good to your gut and all the gut bacteria were dancing inside with joy.😇😇💩

When I studied Ayurveda and nutrition, I realized how important it is to feed the right food to our digestive fire and gut bacteria to thrive and yogurt and other fermented foods are at the top of that list.

Here is an amazing curd recipe, I love to make in summertime.It gets ready in 5 mins and it's very healthy and yummy.We just need few vegetables and yogurt.

Watch the full recipe below and do like and subscribe.

The ultimate gut friendly super food CURD!Ready in 5 mins DIP. Curd, praised in Ayurveda, is super healthy. As per ayurveda,Curd is heating in nature but when it gets diluted with water and other cooling herbs like cumin...

Do you know what's inside the Indian spice(masala) box??🤔🤔🤔

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Read the full blog here: https://www.wellnessutra.com/post/what-s-in-indian-spice-box

MEANING OF LIFE!!

We are all searching for something in life and this search can be never ending.Often what is needed is a pause to slow down just be and look within.

The meaning and purpose of life is in being present to it.All external pursuit come to an end.But the one who has learned to find happiness within is forever free.

In this retreat we take this pause to connect with ourselves, to be present to our body and breath.

To be present to the flavor and aroma of the food that nourishes us

To be present to the glorious nature, River Ganga and Majestic mountains.

Join us in this sacred journey of self-discovery.

Retreat Dates:July 7th - July 14th 2024
Retreat Place : Rishikesh, India

Only a few spots available. Check the link on bio.