Reclaim your Midlife - Ayurveda, Yoga & Wisdom of Menopause
Booking: HUM Yoga Booking page
Hosts: Sarita Blankenburg, Ayurveda Practitioner & Kirsty van de Geer, Founder of Hum Yoga
Limited spaces available - bookings essential
Join Sarita Solvig Blankenburg, founder of Ayurveda New Zealand, and Kirsty van de Geer, founder of HUM Yoga, for a nourishing afternoon exploring how the sister sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga can help us understand, support and honour the changing body through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
Midlife is a profound transition. As hormones shift, many women experience changes in sleep, energy, digestion, mood, weight, temperature regulation and their overall sense of wellbeing. Ayurveda offers us another way of understanding these changes, not simply as symptoms to manage, but as an important transition that asks us to listen more deeply to our bodies and adapt the way we nourish and care for ourselves.
On arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a cup of Sattva Botanicals Brahmi Brain Boost, a nourishing cacao based Ayurvedic drink infused with Brahmi and warming spices, traditionally used to support mental clarity, focus and a calm, balanced mind. Take a moment to arrive, connect and settle in as we begin this nourishing afternoon together.
Kirsty will then guide a gentle, nurturing Yoga practice designed to nourish the changing body, support the nervous system and create space to slow down and listen to what we truly need during this season of life.
From there, Sarita will lead a 90 minute talk and conversation exploring Ayurveda for perimenopause and menopause.
Discover how Ayurveda understands the transition into midlife and why symptoms can look so different from one woman to another. We’ll explore the role of the Doshas, Agni (digestive fire), nourishment, daily routines, Ayurvedic herbal medicine and lifestyle practices, along with cleansing and traditional Ayurvedic treatments that can support greater balance during this time.
Most importantly, you’ll discover practical ways to work with your changing body rather than feeling that you need to fight against it.
This is an afternoon of ancient wisdom, embodied practice, conversation and sisterhood, an invitation to move beyond the idea that midlife is something to endure or fix and instead recognise the wisdom, vitality and feminine power that can emerge from this transition.
You’ll leave with practical tools to nourish yourself through midlife, a deeper understanding of your changing body and a renewed sense of connection to yourself.
Saturday 14 November | 1.00–3.30 pm
Early Bird | $79
Come as you are. Leave nourished, informed and inspired.
Spaces are limited. Book now to reserve your place.
About Sarita Solvig Blankenburg
Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner | Yoga Therapist | Founder of Ayurveda New Zealand
Sarita Solvig Blankenburg is an Ayurvedic Medicine Practitioner, Yoga Therapist and founder of Ayurveda New Zealand. For more than 20 years, she has been helping people bring the ancient principles of Ayurveda into modern everyday life.
From her clinic in Grey Lynn, Auckland, Sarita works with clients through Ayurvedic consultations, Panchakarma programmes, therapeutic treatments, Yoga Therapy, workshops, cooking classes and retreats. Her approach brings together traditional Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle practices, always recognising that each person and each stage of life requires an individual approach.
Sarita has a particular passion for Panchakarma, Ayurveda’s traditional system of cleansing and rejuvenation. Her ongoing professional development has taken her to India for further clinical training in authentic Panchakarma therapies alongside experienced Ayurvedic doctors.
She is also the founder of Sattva Botanicals, Ayurveda New Zealand’s range of more than 50 Ayurvedic herbal products, including traditional herbal formulations, medicated oils, teas and wellness blends.
Sarita is passionate about making Ayurveda relevant and accessible, empowering people with practical tools to better understand their bodies, recognise changing needs and take an active role in their health and wellbeing.
Reclaim your Midlife - Ayurveda, Yoga & Wisdom of Menopause
FAQs
Please contact us if you have questions that are not covered here.
What is Ayurveda?
Since 2010 we have brought the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurvedic health to New Zealand.
“Ayur” means life and “veda” means knowledge or science hence Ayurveda is often translated to mean the “Knowledge of Life”. Although Ayurveda has a history of over 5000 years, its principles are still equally applicable in modern New Zealand lifestyles.
At Ayurveda NZ we look to understand the root cause of an imbalance in order to correct the underlying condition or disease, rather than only treating the symptoms. Focused on maintaining mental and physical health from a holistic perspective, Ayurveda is also an excellent form of preventative medicine and rejuvenation.
The wisdom of Ayurveda encourages individuals to actively participate in maintaining their own good health in alignment with the different stages of their lives, the seasons, and the environment they live in.
At Ayurveda NZ we acknowledge the unique nature of each person and apply dietary, lifestyle, body therapies, and herbal remedies to assist in transformational processes.
Who makes the Sattva Botanicals range?
We do! Our organic ingredients are sourced ethically and blended by our team here in New Zealand to create the Sattva Botanicals products. This is why we can create a custom blend if you need one.
What is a Dosha and why does it matter?
Ayurveda acknowledges the unique nature of each person through individual constitutions (Doshas) and applies dietary and lifestyle adjustments, body therapies, and herbal remedies to assist in this transformational process.
You can find out more about Doshas here, and take the quiz to find your Dosha - or book an Ayurvedic Consultation and be guided through the process with Sarita.
What are the benefits of booking an Ayurvedic Consultation?
Having a one on one Ayurvedic Consult with Sarita means that we can talk about your concerns, identify your Dosha and recommend the treatments and botanicals best suited to you.
How do I book an Ayurvedic treatment?
You can either book a time using our booking app, or if you want to pay now but secure a time later by phone or email, just buy a Gift Voucher for yourself.
Why is my eating style relevant to Ayurveda?
At Ayurveda New Zealand we work with Ayurvedic Medicine, which recognises many causes of disease but stresses the root cause of most chronic conditions arise from imbalances in, or poor functioning of, the digestive system.
Undigested food and improper elimination of wastes accumulate as toxins in the body leading to dysfunctions. This is further compounded by unresolved emotional experiences and stress.
Whether a person is chronically ill or seeking a way to maintain good health Ayurveda has an important role to play.
According to Ayurveda, digestion is a subtle process that transforms food into consciousness.
Can I get a personalised Yoga Programme too?
Absolutely. We love yoga and Sarita can create a bespoke yoga therapy programme to suit you specifically.
Ayurveda New Zealand
Bringing the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurvedic health and wellbeing to New Zealand since 2010. “Ayur” means life and “veda” means knowledge or science so Ayurveda is often translated to mean the “Knowledge of life”. Although Ayurveda has a history of over 5000 years, its principles are still equally applicable in modern lifestyles.
The wisdom of Ayurveda encourages individuals to actively participate in maintaining their own good health.
