Lift your Mood with Food
Never wonder, "What's for dinner?" again.
Our 9-week interactive online course will guide you in establishing eating & lifestyle routines that support your health & happiness beyond life’s ups and downs.
Imagine This:
What if you knew in 9 weeks how to…
Plan your meals so you never wonder, “What ‘s for dinner?”
Eat so that you feel healthy, light, and vitalised.
How amazing would that feel?
Roll with the change of seasons to stay healthy and strong.
“I HAVE LEARNT AND DEVELOPED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE, WHICH WILL BE WITH ME FOREVER.”
“Thank you so much, Katja, for this life-changing and inspirational course. I have learnt and developed knowledge, skills and confidence, which will be with me forever. Ayurveda is so fascinating, and I am very happy that I have been able to incorporate it into my life. I will continue to draw upon my newfound knowledge to stay balanced 😊. “
Joey Beevor, Yoga Teacher & Personal Assistant
But instead, you feel tired, heavy and sluggish every morning, this sucks.
No matter what you eat, you feel bloated. You’ve tried all the diets and detoxes in the world, but nothing seems to work for you. It’s deflating.
You’d love to cook for your family and yourself freshly every day, even with the best intentions, there seems to be not time enough time, or you are not confident enough to cook. Whatever the reason, it makes you feel like you are a bad mum.
Something needs to change, but where to start? This course is designed for you!
Here’s What You Will Learn:
Establish Nourishing Eating Habits: Align your diet with your daily commitments and unique needs.
Structured Lifestyle Changes: Organise your day and seasonal activities to support your constitution.
Confident Meal Planning: Prepare meals ahead of time with ease.
Effective Morning & Evening Routines: Set yourself up for the entire day, no matter what lies ahead.
Adapt Your Yoga Practice: Modify your exercises according to the seasons and your body’s requirements.
Community Support: You are not alone in this. Cooking and sharing meals keep you connected and supported.
Your journey begins with a one-on-one call to address your current lifestyle and dietary issues, followed by nine weekly group calls every Thursday evening. These sessions offer a platform to share experiences, ask questions, and explore deeper topics like stress management, menstrual health, and weight loss.
Of course, we also address the elephant in the room. Your habits! Habits don’t just switch miraculously, right? That would be too easy! They need time, determination and perseverance. Our private podcast, just for this course, helps you stay on track with implementing your new routines and goals every day.
“IT HAS BEEN A REVELATION TO LEARN HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP CONTROL IMBALANCES AND BRING CHANGE.”
“Having started with very little knowledge on the subject, it has been a revelation to learn how Ayurveda can help control imbalances in the body and bring about change. Katja is a wonderful teacher, very enthusiastic and passionate about Ayurveda. Thank you to Katja for a very informative and enjoyable course.”
Yaja P., Yoga Teacher
Meet Katja
Twenty-two years ago, I founded Zest for Yoga, and since then, Yoga and Ayurveda have been integral to my life. As a Yoga teacher and Ayurveda Diet & Lifestyle Consultant, I help busy, health-conscious women manage stress, anxiety, and confidence issues by providing practical tools and life skills from Yoga and Ayurveda.
My mission is to help busy working mums who struggle with stress, anxiety and confidence to take charge of their health by introducing the ancient knowledge of Ayurveda & Yoga into their modern lives.
My Journey:
I faced a significant health challenge with ulcerative colitis and found that Ayurveda and Yoga were my paths to recovery. I overcame this condition by changing my diet and lifestyle and incorporating Ayurvedic herbs. Now, I share these life-changing practices with others.
What To Expect?
Week 1 + 2
Begin with the Basics
Learn the basic principles of Ayurveda, and receive a foundational understanding of your own needs and how to manage them.
Week 3
Ayurvedic Kitchen - What’s That?
Set up your ayurvedic kitchen with the essential equipment, pantry items, and recipes and learn how to prepare your meals with interactive cook-alongs.
Week 4-6
Seasonal Rhythms & Ayurveda
The seasons and their qualities. Get a clear roadmap on balancing these qualities using suitable food and spices for each season, lifestyle suggestions, and Yoga.
Week 7
Self-Care
Learn how to manage work, pleasure, purpose and freedom, the 4 aspects that make our lives meaningful.
Week 8
Prep Like a Pro
Learn how to plan your meals, prepare them ahead of time and use cooking techniques that suit you best.
Week 9
Get the Bigger Picture
In our final week, learn about seasonal detoxing and how to bring it all together and implement them in your life.
* Take 20 minutes daily to watch videos or you can listen to them on our private podcast (whichever is easier). When you go shopping, you have checklists to make it oh-so-easy.
“I FELT AS IF THE COURSE WAS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED ONLY FOR ME.”
“The most transformational for me were the lifestyle changes which were introduced to me every week. I felt as if the course was specifically designed only for me. I took the learning home to my family, and I could see prominent positive changes in their behaviours.”
Namita S., Mum and Teaching Assistant
Still not too sure?
Rolling with the seasons is like swimming downstream. The seasons come in a particular order, and so do the days.
The seasons come in a particular order, and so do the days. Flowing with nature comes naturally and preserves your energy. Working against it is like swimming upstream, which wastes your energy, like eating heavy meals late in the evening, going to bed late, or eating salads as your main meal in the autumn and winter.
BUT: I come home late and want to stay light at lunch; there’s nothing I CAN CHANGE!
What if I said these are just habits you have created? And if I would tell you that tweaking your routines to eating a substantial lunch and earlier in the evening are only habits you can create? Habits are interchangeable!
Maybe knowing the reason behind these changes would help you!
The effects of swimming against the stream are familiar to you. You experience them as:
Feeling heavy, sluggish and tired in the morning.
Feeling too tired to exercise or decide on what to eat.
Snacking because you don’t know what to cook or are hungry after meals.
Binge eating.
Never seeing any improvement, whatever you try.
Feeling bloated, your gut won’t stop grumbling no matter what you eat.
Experiencing long-term constipation or diarrhoea.
Battling hives and eczema, which seem to flare up constantly.
Brain fog: your brain can’t remember things,
Getting worked up, snapping or shouting at kids and your partner over small things.
Everything feels too much and overwhelming.
Menstruation is irregular, missing, with heavy bleeding, painful, PMS, etc.
Do they sound familiar? Yes! Then this course is for you!
Here are the new habits:
Join and get your copy of the roadmap so you know where you’re headed.
Get access to coaching and support whenever you need it
(and you’ll have access to the private podcast so that you won’t miss a thing.)Start eating regular meals at the same time each day.
Start cooking for yourself and your family.
Get to bed and get up early.
Develop this I CAN mindset.
This is how you’ll do it:
Food: providing shopping lists, simple recipes, cooking videos, and meal plans.
Seasonal Balance: teaching how to identify causes of common seasonal ailments and how to prevent them.
Sleep: Tips for better sleep and creating evening routines.
Integration: step-by-step integration of your new practices into your life and family.
Mindset support: develop a positive mindset and spot old, unhelpful patterns.
And heaps of resources:
9 weeks of video or audio content.
9 weekly group calls to get your questions answered.
Weekly handouts, food plans, menu planning templates & tracking charts to download and print to keep track of your progress and have information handy.
Ongoing access to the course material for the lifetime of this course.
Ongoing access to the community to ask questions and exchange experiences and ideas.
A free 60-minute consultation at the beginning of the course to discuss how to structure the time best to address your needs.
A private podcast for mindset support.
Wait! That’s not all!!!
Two fun sessions where we cook and eat together (all online).
Access to a growing “Become a confident Ayurvedic Home Cook” video library.
Meditation and breathing practices (optional but strongly advised).
Seasonal Yoga videos, including tutorial videos on Surya Namaskar (salute to the sun) morning practice and Chandra Namaskar (salute to the moon) evening practice.
Join our annual online Autumn Cleanse.
“The course helped me break my aversion to cooking, which isn’t something I naturally enjoy. I learnt about food as a concept of ‘nourishing the mind and body’, and this has been transformational in how I now approach food preparation for my family.”
— Anjalee P.
You’ve Got This!
Yes, you are busy, and it takes determination to change old habits and establish new routines.
Doing this alone is difficult, but together, we are strong.
You don’t have any experience with Ayurveda? No problem: This course teaches you the principles relevant to your life so that you can apply them independently to different situations in the future.
Ready to take control of your health and well-being? Join us and start your transformation today!
FQA
1. What are the key outcomes of this course?
By the end of the 9-week course, you can expect to establish nourishing eating habits, confidently plan meals, adapt to seasonal changes, and improve your overall health and energy levels.
2. Who is this course ideally for?
This course is designed for busy, health-conscious women looking to manage stress, enhance their dietary habits, and gain practical tools from Yoga and Ayurveda for lasting health and well-being.
3. What specific skills or practices will I learn?
You'll learn how to align your diet with your daily and seasonal needs, set up an Ayurvedic kitchen, prepare meals ahead of time, incorporate effective yoga practices, and develop morning and evening routines that support your lifestyle.
4. How interactive is the course?
The course includes weekly group calls to discuss progress and challenges, interactive cook-alongs, and personalised coaching calls, making it highly interactive and supportive.
5. Can I join the course if I have no prior experience with Ayurveda or Yoga?
Absolutely! The course is designed to teach you the principles of Ayurveda and yoga from the basics, making it suitable for beginners as well as those with some prior knowledge.
6. What is the time commitment per week?
Participants are expected to dedicate about 20 minutes daily to engage with the course materials, which include videos, audio content, and interactive sessions.
7. Is there any support available between the weekly calls?
Yes, besides the weekly calls, you'll have access to a private podcast for daily motivation and can reach out for coaching and support as needed. There's also ongoing community support to exchange ideas and experiences.
8. What happens if I miss a live session?
All live sessions are recorded, so you can easily catch up whenever your schedule allows. This ensures you don’t miss out on any valuable information.
9. How long do I have access to the course material?
As long as the course is offered.
10. How does the course address specific dietary issues like allergies or intolerances?
During your initial one-on-one consultation, dietary restrictions and preferences are discussed, and the course content is tailored to meet these individual needs wherever possible.
11. What materials or equipment do I need to start the course?
You will need a basic kitchen setup and the capability to access online course materials and participate in virtual meetings. A list of specific pantry items and equipment for setting up an Ayurvedic kitchen will be provided at the beginning of the course.