Neighbourhood Night Studio - Take Control of your Menopause Journey with Ayurveda

Are you looking for a natural, holistic approach to navigating menopause and supporting your wellbeing?

Join us for an engaging introduction to Ayurveda, the world's oldest system of natural health and wellness. This practical workshop will explore how understanding your unique constitution, known as your dosha, can help you make informed choices about nutrition, lifestyle, and self-care during menopause and beyond.

In this session, you'll learn how to identify your individual dosha (constitution type), understand the nutritional needs associated with different constitutions, and discover how seasonal changes can impact your health and wellbeing. You'll also gain valuable insights into recognising signs of imbalance in the body and practical strategies to help restore balance naturally.

Whether you're currently experiencing menopause, preparing for this stage of life, or simply interested in taking a more proactive approach to your health, this workshop offers practical knowledge and tools that can be applied in everyday life.

What you'll learn:
• How to determine your Ayurvedic constitution (dosha)
• The nutritional needs of different constitution types
• How seasonal changes affect health and wellbeing
• Common signs and symptoms of imbalance
• Practical ways to restore balance through diet and lifestyle
• Natural approaches to supporting health during menopause

No prior knowledge of Ayurveda is required. This beginner-friendly session is designed to empower you with simple, practical strategies to better understand your body and support your long-term wellbeing.

Your Facilitator

Laura is an Ayurveda Health Consultant, Aromatherapist and Massage therapist. 
Her professional life includes a PhD in Linguistics, 20 years as a radio journalist for the multilingual Australian public radio (SBS) and 6 years as a university lecturer.
Her life's journey took her to research, study and practise Herbal medicine, Aromatherapy, and more recently Ayurveda as powerful allies for healing and spiritual growth.
As a musician, Laura has also been exploring vibration, frequency and sound and their healing properties, and through Ayurveda, she has also studied and experienced the healing power of breathing, humming and singing.

Neighbourhood Night Studio is a relaxed, welcoming after-hours creative space where adults can explore art, learn new skills, and connect with others in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Running weekly in the early evening, the program is designed for beginners and non-artists, with an emphasis on process over perfection and people over performance. To remove barriers and make participation easy, sessions are low-cost, wheelchair accessible, and supported with clear, encouraging guidance. To further support inclusion, free dinner and $5 on-site supervised children's activities will be provided, making it easier for parents and carers to attend, slow down, and enjoy time for creativity, connection, and wellbeing., slow down, and enjoy time for creativity, connection, and wellbeing.

This event is part of the HBNC’s Local Learning Network, a series of courses and workshops aimed at introducing Fraser Coast residents to new ideas, skills and friends. This event is Supported by the Australian Government Department of Social Services