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Yoga Vacation Program
November 25 — 27, 2025

Cultivating a Positive Relationship with Food through Mindfulness and Gratitude

Katie Papo (Ambika)

What if eating could be more than just a routine—what if it became a sacred, nourishing experience for your body, mind, and spirit? In this immersive and heart-opening session, we will explore how the combined power of mindfulness and gratitude can transform your relationship with food, shifting it from stress, guilt, or mindlessness into an opportunity for deeper connection, joy, and self-care.

Just as we cultivate presence on the yoga mat, we will learn to bring that same awareness to our meals, creating a more intentional and harmonious way of eating. Through gentle guidance and practical wisdom, you’ll discover how to listen to your body’s natural signals, release limiting beliefs around food, and embrace nourishment as an act of love and respect for yourself.

We will explore mindful eating practices that invite you to slow down, engage your senses, and truly savor each bite, allowing food to become a source of deep pleasure and appreciation. By cultivating gratitude for the journey our food takes—from the earth, through the hands that grow and prepare it, to the nourishment it provides—you will begin to see eating as an expression of interconnectedness and abundance.

This session is designed to help you break free from patterns of emotional or unconscious eating, offering you practical tools to bring more peace, balance, and intentionality to your daily nourishment. Whether you’ve struggled with food-related stress or simply wish to deepen your appreciation for the act of eating, this experience will leave you feeling more empowered, aligned, and joyful in your relationship with food.

Come ready to shift your perspective, reconnect with the wisdom of your body, and embrace a way of eating that is peaceful, fulfilling, and infused with gratitude. You’ll walk away with simple yet powerful practices that you can integrate into your daily life—transforming every meal into an opportunity for presence, self-care, and connection.

Offered as 2 satsangs and 2 workshops (subject to change).

The presentations associated with this Yoga Vacation Program begin with an 8pm satsang on the first day of the program and conclude with a 90-minute noon workshop on the last day of the program.  Click here to read more about the Yoga Vacation Program details and view the ashram schedule for yoga classes and meals during your stay. We suggest you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your program for the optimal experience.

Katie Papo (Ambika) is best known for helping people create a healthy and peaceful relationship with food. She’s the host of the “Binge Eating to Food Freedom” podcast, reaching listeners in more than 120 countries.

Katie is a Sivananda Yoga teacher and longtime supporter of the ashram, leading many programs related to health, stress management, and relaxation techniques.

katiepapo.com

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