Hydration Beyond H2O: Surprising Strategies to Fine Tune Fluids

In this 90-minute workshop, we'll dive into the essentials of water management in your body from a traditional medicine perspective and learn how to recognize and meet your individual needs. Symptoms of dehydration (or overhydration) can be subtle and easily missed! Ayurveda can help us understand our metabolic patterns and make practical, effective adjustments to nurture the body and brain.

Summer is a key time to pay attention to hydration for energy and glowing skin - but also to prevent deeper, systemic dryness as we move into Fall. Dehydration occurs through many pathways of the body, and different strategies are needed to address signs of dryness in the digestive system, blood/lymph, muscles, skin, bones/joints and the nervous system. We'll discover more about the interplay between thirst/hunger, hormones, fluid-regulating organs, and electrolytes, and simple ways to replenish fluids at the cellular level.

Good hydration habits help all functions in the body, including our natural detox pathways. Join us to gain classical Ayurvedic insights into hydration and put them into action through daily diet, herbal and lifestyle practices.

In this workshop, you'll learn to:

• Detect hidden dehydration pathways & understand water management in the body
• Recognize unique signs of dehydration (or overhydration) that are frequently overlooked
• Assess individualized hydration needs & sustain optimal fluid levels
• Rehydrate effectively & cue your body to hold on to fluids
• Address symptoms of deeper, systemic Dryness
• Notice subtle signs of electrolyte imbalance & address them naturally
• Perfect awareness of thirst, differentiate thirst and hunger cues, and ‘eat your fluids'!
• Optimize gentle cleansing through daily hydration habits
• Enhance digestion and absorption of nutrients by ‘lubricating' the digestive system
• Supercharge your fluids with Ayurvedic tips and herbs

This live workshop will be held online via Zoom, with time for Q&A.

When: Tuesday, June 16th at 8pm ET

Cost: $49 USD / 55 CAD (coupon code for CAD). Whether you're aware of some hydration challenges or curious about where to focus to stay in balance, this workshop offers accessible information you can put into practice, and insights into Ayurveda and metabolic medicine.

About Your Host / Teacher: Tina Lyn

Tina is an Ayurvedic Health Educator with a specialty in Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition, and contributes to Joyful Belly as a Teaching Assistant. She is a PhD-level Health Researcher by training, with over a decade of experience in disease prevention and community health promotion, and many years teaching holistic wellness / fitness. Tina continues her studies in the Fundamentals of Virtue Psychology Certification program to support both mental resilience and physical vitality. Her approach to wellness draws on her academic health background alongside experiential discovery to guide others toward more balanced energy, resilience and self-care routines; in particular, those challenged with nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, burn-out, or life transitions. Tina continues to be a curious learner and dedicated leader, contributing to community organizations and publications. She has three children, two pets, many creative pursuits and never enough bookshelves!

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