See tuition LEARN HOW TO EAT HEALTHY WITH AYURVEDATake a break, recharge your batteries and enjoy the sunshine while you discover how to eat healthy with Ayurveda. Feeling confused about which foods are right for you and how to eat healthy? The 5 day get away cruise is a hands-on program to help you make healthy food choices that bring joy and vitality to your life. Eating well is simple and achievable, once you know how. Fun for the beginner, yet sophisticated for the serious student, this enjoyable class promises to improve your body's relationship to food and build your confidence to choose healthy food options.FIND YOUR PERFECT DIET & HEAL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH FOODThis program offers personal and hands-on instruction so you know how to help your body, instead of just learning concepts. The entire step by step approach will include group exercises, experiments with food, and presentations designed to personalize your experience. By the time your Ayurvedic journey ends you'll have greater awareness of your body's relationship to food, and living an Ayurvedic lifestyle will appear effortless. Whether you are learning Ayurveda for the first time, or are a seasoned practitioner, the small group format offers you insights into your unique constitution.Whether you want to lose weight, balance your digestion, or cleanse your body, you already know food has the power to heal. What is the best way to receive these healing benefits? This workshop provides you with practical answers from Ayurveda's time tested, sensible approach, giving you a powerful opportunity to feel alive and at your best. You'll learn Ayurveda's intuitive method for selecting the right food for your body type. We'll go beyond the simple food lists of Ayurveda to give you unique insight into the diet that is right for your body. Through this method you'll feel empowered to to continue your discovery, even after the workshop is over. DEVELOP BODY AWARENESSAyurveda recognizes the effects of food on your body are often felt, not seen, in experiences that are uniquely personal. Group discussions will teach you how to listen to your body's cues, how to select healthy foods using your intuition, and feel greater freedom around food choices. Group exercises are designed to help you deepen awareness of your body personally as you deepen your knowledge of Ayurveda as well.RELAX, RECHARGE, & HAVE FUNYou'll enjoy the warm breeze of the Caribbean amidst inspiring conversations with like minded individuals. The group not only offers you a great learning opportunity, but is also more fun than traveling alone. With ample free time in the morning and evening, you can take also advantage of the on-board spa complete with hot tub and a gym, sign up for on-board cruise yoga classes, or attend the evening shows, live music & entertainment. Attend mindfulness dinners with the group and enjoy a new, fresh relationship with food. Bring a friend or a spouse with you! There's nothing more relaxing than a cruise, so what are you waiting for?BENEFITS OF THE 5 DAY CRUISE
TOPICS OF DISCOVERY
GENERAL FORMAT
Carnival is one of the top cruise lines in the nation, and offers this great getaway vacation to the Caribbean that will warm your blood up after a long,
chilly winter. The tripical climate will prepare your body to detox and shed excess pounds for summer.
The Bahamas are known as a fun, relaxed environment.
You'll have the support you need to feel good while you relax on an enjoyable, peaceful cruise.
Morning / afternoon presentation Group discussions that are rich and meaningful will provide you with real life anecdotes so that you have practical, real world knowledge of the concepts presented. In round robin format we'll troubleshoot any challenges you are having so you know exactly how to implement your new lifestyle and diet. Through this personal interaction with the group and the practitioner you'll receive all the guidance you need to maintain your healthy diet & lifestyle after the cruise is over.Optional Group Meal discussions Enjoy informal lunches and elegant dinners with world class service as we discuss Ayurvedic perspectives on the menu and strategies for staying healthy while eating out. We'll enjoy one another's company while doing fun, insightful food exercises over meals.Free time evenings and mornings Whether you like to dance, enjoy comedy, a stroll under the night sky, or sitting in the hot tub, the Carnival Fantasy Cruise has it all.Island excursions Enjoy adventure, good food and the relaxed island vibe on our two island excursions to Little Stirrup Cay and Nassau.
Presentations will be followed by exercises and group discussion to explore how the topic applies to you. You will also be given practices to explore, journaling assignments, and simple exercises you can practice throughout the cruise to facilitate your personal discovery process. We will discuss the results of your observations together as a group. You'll also receive a supplementary list of book recommendations for those wishing to explore topics introduced over the weekend. Recommended breathing and simple stretching exercises will greatly facilitate your personal progress. SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKThe cruise will leave out of Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, March 4th at 4pm. We will begin our time with an orientation at 5pm followed by a group dinner on the evening of departure at 6:30pm. Saturday will begin exploration in the morning before lunch, and then will continue with lectures in the afternoon. You will have the evenings off to enjoy your time on the cruise to enjoy with family, friends, and other cruise participants. Sunday you will have the day off to explore the island Little Stirrup Cay. Monday, we will spend the day together in Nassau on the beach, enjoying local foods, and exploring the landscape with the group. Each evening, once we return to the ship, we will be sharing a meal with the group and Joyful Belly staff members. Tuesday, we will give closing lectures, exploratory exercises, and share final thoughts. ABOUT THE PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
John Immel is the founder of leading Ayurvedic dieting website JoyfulBelly.com. He studied Ayurveda under Dr. Vasant Lad and in India. At his clinic in Asheville, North Carolina John coaches clients on the relationship between illness and emotions. John started his career with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. He experienced Ayurveda for the first time while working on public health and service projects in South Asia and the Middle East. He is fluent in Bengali and a student of Sanskrit, the ancient language of Ayurveda.
Natalie Immel received her 600 hour certification in Ayurveda at the Asheville School of Massage and Yoga, and received her 500 hour certification through the Master Ayurvedic Nutrition and Digestion Program at Joyful Belly Ayurveda. She specializes in cleansing and detoxification therapies, and is well versed in western nutrition. She earned her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies at Vassar College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors. Natalie used the principles of Ayurveda to heal from severe anorexia which at one time left her hospitalized. She now offers her insights to help other young women find freedom from eating disorders. Natalie is fluent in Swedish, and is an avid student of yoga. BONUSES & DISCOUNTS
You'll enjoy the following discounts from the time you register until 30 days after the trip, over $750 in savings!
REGISTER NOW!Full tuition for the program is $599. Register a friend for only $370 (ask your friend to email john@joyfulbelly.com for the discount). Note: This fee includes the workshop only, and does not include the cruise fee.IMPORTANT: The cruise will leave out of Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, March 4th. Be sure to purchase your ticket on the Cruise separately by going to this link and selecting "March 4th". Availability is limited so please reserve your room well in advance. See tuition |