Move Without Pain: Ayurveda for Stiff, Achy Joints at Ashara

Stiff in the morning? Achy when the weather turns? Joint discomfort is one of the most common complaints as we age, and it can quietly put a damper on the life you want to live. In this evening talk, you’ll learn how Ayurveda views joint health and why stiffness and aches are often linked to dryness, cold, and sluggish digestion. You’ll see how Vata and ama (Ayurvedic terms for accumulated waste) can affect the way your body moves, and what you can do to support comfortable, mobile joints. We’ll cover: • Ayurvedic insights into why joints become stiff and achy • Foods and spices that warm, nourish, and support movement • Gentle daily routines that keep you moving • Seasonal tips for the colder months ahead You’ll go home with simple, affordable practices you can begin right away, whether your joints are occasionally cranky or you’re looking for more support. This class is open to everyone, all ages and all levels of mobility. Bring a friend! About the teacher: Jennifer Maklan, LMT, Ayurvedic Practitioner helps women over 30 and cancer survivors with perimenopause, menopause, and age-related issues, like joint pain, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and moodiness. Trained in the classical methods of Keraliya Ayurveda, she provides Ayurveda consultations, Ayurvedic massage and bodywork, and cleanses, to balance the body and mind. She sees clients in downtown Chattanooga, TN as well as online. Visit www.PerimenopauseMassageAyurveda.com to learn more. For details about our refund and class cancellation policy, visit our FAQs: www.thechattery.org/faqs.