Ayurveda Seasonal Cleanse SMC Community Ed is pleased to offer a new class: “Ayurveda Spring Cleanse Retreat,” by Lois Leonhardi. This three-day urban retreat will be held April 24-26 (Friday evening and full days Saturday and Sunday) at our Bundy Campus. To ensure individualized attention, class-size...

Ayurveda Spring Cleanse Retreat In this weekend workshop we will do a food-based cleanse to stimulate the removal of stagnant physical and emotional energy/toxins accumulated over the winter months. Cleansing with the seasons helps to strengthen our digestive fire. It resets our internal clock to support our immune system, calm...

INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA Sunday, February 1st from 1:30-3:30pm Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! Learn basic ayurveda principles and how to apply them to receive instant benefits!...

January 30, 2015 11am-2pm OPEN HOUSE Santa Monica Community Education is hosting an open house January 26th - 30th to introduce instructors to the community and showcase their upcoming classes. There will be prizes,  raffles/discounts on classes, food and more! I'll be attending on Friday Jan 30th from 11am-2 pm with...

Introduction to ayurveda Learn about ayurveda – the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! This sequential series of classes will be taught with a combination of interactive lectures and experiential...

Need help staying balanced through the holidays? The holidays are a time to rejoice and give thanks for the abundance in our lives. But sometimes, they bring emotional stress, anxiety and overeating. In this workshop, we will learn the time-proven techniques from ayurveda to bring balance...

Lunchtime Monthly Meditation & Wellness Series – noon – 1:30pm Biltmore Court, 520 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 680, Los Angeles, CA  90071Cost $20 non-CFA members Are you stressed out? Try Meditation. This lunchtime meditation series is for beginners and anyone looking to de-stress, refocus and energize. Seated in...

Introduction to Ayurveda Class - We will review the basic theory behind the ancient holistic system of medicine called ayurveda and learn how to apply it for happier and healthier lives! Wednesday, November 5, 2014 7:00 -8:00 PM Heal One World Healthy Living Space3503 W. Pico Blvd Los...

Introduction to ayurveda Learn about ayurveda – the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! This sequential series of classes will be taught with a combination of interactive lectures and experiential...

Oct 2, 2014- Lunchtime Meditation Class for Beginners/CFA Society of LA Are you stressed out? Try Meditation. This lunchtime meditation class for beginners will help you de-stress, refocus and energize (lunch will be served after the meditation). Seated in chairs, you will be guided through 30-minutes of...

September 28, 2014 – Ayurveda Fall Cleanse Feeling a little unbalanced? Seasonal transitions are the perfect time for a physical, mental and spiritual tune-up. In this workshop, we will learn how to do a gentle, food-based cleanse specifically designed for the transitional season of fall. We will...

September 21, 2014 - Ayurveda Fall Cleanse Feeling a little unbalanced? Seasonal transitions are the perfect time for a physical, mental and spiritual tune-up. In this workshop, we will learn how to do a gentle, food-based cleanse specifically designed for the transitional season of fall. We will...

CFALA Happy Hour Chat Series: Wellness Talk Want to reduce stress, improve digestion and feel better? Join us for a wellness talk and cocktails at the X-Bar in Century City. Lois Leonhardi will provide a brief overview (20 minutes) about the holistic system of medicine from...

Ayurveda: What's My Dosha? Saturday, July 26th from 1-2 p.m. Learn about ayurveda – the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works!  This workshop will be fun and interactive. No prior knowledge of...

[caption id="attachment_923" align="alignleft" width="175"] Pitta Cooling Summer Dal[/caption] INTRODUCTION TO AYURVEDA Sunday, July 20th from 1:30-3:30pm Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! Learn basic ayurveda principles and how...

July 23rd: SUMMER BOOK GIVEAWAY To celebrate summer I’ll be giving away 2 copies of “Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living” in July and August. To be eligible to win, you must do the following: 1. Sign up for my email list HERE and...

On July 16, 2014, I will be giving a talk on Ayurveda at the Tower Cancer Research Foundation in Beverly Hills, California. This talk is for cancer patients of the Tower Cancer Research Foundation Only. In this workshop, we will focus on the mind-body connection and how to...

Introduction to ayurveda 5 week series Learn about ayurveda – the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! This sequential series of classes will be taught with a combination of interactive lectures...

I will be teaching a 5-week series introducing Ayurveda beginning on May 27th. Learn about ayurveda – the sister science to yoga and an ancient holistic system of medicine from India. It is still used today because – it works! This sequential series of classes will...

Would you like to be healthier (eliminate bloating, heartburn, migraines, acne, etc.)? Would you like to increase your energy? Would you like to lose weight without dieting? The solution can be as simple as modifying your food choices to be in sync with your unique constitution. Learn about...

~To err is human, to forgive divine~ We made some mistakes. Books that were printed prior to February 1st, 2014 had some typographical errors which are now corrected. If you have one of the original copies, please note the following corrections to ensure optimal results with...

Book Signing Events: Would you like to be healthier? Would you like to be able to better cope with the daily stresses of life? Would you like to have more happiness and balance in your life? The solution can be as simple as modifying your food choices to...

Coming this fall, publication and book tour for Eat Well, Be Well - Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living. A wellness cookbook based on the principles of ayurveda; with tri-doshic recipes adapted for the western palate ayurvedic cooking has never been easier! Read about this book here....