Optimizing Digestion Through Nutrition and Yoga

Join Tanya Gita Roberts, Yoga Therapist and Becca Greenside, Registered Holistic Nutritionist for a 3-hour workshop that teaches students tools to optimize digestion through both nutrition and yoga!

What will be covered in the three-hour session:

• Anatomy and mechanics of digestion
• The relationship between the nervous system and digestive system
• Food to support optimal digestion
• Energetic and Ayurvedic approaches to digestion
• Yoga practices that support optimal functioning of the digestive system

Where: Fierce Heart Yoga Therapy Studio, #5-770 Bay Street, Victoria, BC

Date & Time: November 23, 2019, 10am-1pm

Cost: $50.00 per person; Pay via e-transfer to tanyalroberts@gmail to reserve your spot. Please use the security answer: digestion. Also, in the description of the e-transfer please give your full name.

Note: There will be a full-length yoga class; students are encouraged to dress comfy and bring what they need to feel supported during this workshop. Electronic handouts will be provided post-class. Opportunity for interactive discussion will be offered. With this in mind, students are welcome to bring a notebook and pen for any personal notes.

Please feel free to email additional questions to either:

Tanya Gita – divinesongyoga@gmail.com

OR

Becca – beccagreensidewellness@gmail.com

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