The Art of Nourishment:
Support your Energy, Digestion & Emotional Harmony
Introduction
Nourishment is at the heart of well-being. In Chinese medicine, the Earth element governs our ability to digest food, absorb life, and feel steady within ourselves. When our centre is strong, we feel grounded, energised, and emotionally balanced. When it’s depleted, we may experience bloating, fatigue, worry, cravings, or a sense of heaviness — signs that the body is asking for gentler, more supportive care.
Unlike the other elements, Earth doesn’t belong to just one season. It is the stable ground beneath every seasonal transition — and it sustains us all year round.
Rooted in the wisdom of Chinese medicine, this workshop explores how food becomes medicine when chosen, prepared, and eaten in harmony with the body’s needs. You’ll learn how to support your digestion, stabilise your energy, and cultivate emotional ease through the art of nourishment — using flavours, cooking methods, the body clock, and simple practices that restore your inner balance.
Each workshop stands alone — and the accompanying eBook offers further guidance for deepening your self-care at home.
This Workshop
Join Tania for a day of learning, reflection, and gentle movement as we explore the art of nourishment through the Earth element in Chinese medicine. Together, we’ll look at how to strengthen digestion, stabilise energy, and cultivate emotional harmony so you can feel centred and well-supported in daily life.
- Understand Your Centre — explore the role of the digestive system as the foundation of energy, clarity, and emotional steadiness, and learn how to support them through food preparation, meal timing, and mindful eating.
- Flow with the Body Clock — discover why the morning hours (7–11 am) are the most powerful time for digestion and focus, and how aligning with these rhythms can improve energy, concentration, and overall well-being.
- Nourish Your Energy — learn practical Food as Medicine principles, from warming and cooling foods to cooking methods, the five flavours, and how to choose meals that truly support your unique constitution.
- Soothe Worry & Overthinking — understand worry as the emotion of the Earth element and explore simple practices to return to centre, calm the mind, and restore emotional balance.
- Harmonise Digestion — discover how to reduce bloating, cravings, or heaviness by working with food energetics, flavours, temperatures, and the sweet taste in its nourishing (not sugar-based) form.
- Taste the Wisdom — enjoy seasonal tasters and learn how simple, grounding recipes—such as congee variations and naturally sweet vegetables—can build energy and support clarity.
- Practice Grounding Qigong — experience gentle, centring movement to support digestion, clear stagnation, release worry, and reconnect with your inner stability.
You’ll leave feeling nourished, grounded, and steady — with practical tools to support your energy, digestion, and emotional well-being in a way that is sustainable, enjoyable, and deeply aligned with your body’s natural rhythms.
What’s included
- A printed folder of detailed notes on Food as Medicine, digestion, and Earth-element nourishment
- Morning and afternoon tea featuring grounding, nourishing tasters and supportive herbal teas
- A guided meditation and a gentle Qigong practice to centre and calm the mind
- A warm, supportive community of like-minded people
Please bring a plate to share for lunch
What participants say
“This workshop completely changed how I nourish myself.”
“I finally understand when to eat, not just what to eat. Learning that breakfast between 7–9am supports my digestion was eye-opening — and trying congee for the first time was a revelation! I’ve started eating more mindfully, slowing down, using the five flavours, and choosing natural sweetness that truly nourishes me. Tania makes Chinese medicine so practical and empowering. I left feeling grounded, inspired, and ready to make real changes.”
“Deeply practical, beautifully delivered — it transformed my relationship with food.”
“I realised how much my wellbeing improves when I support my Earth element. Understanding cravings, the gut–brain link, earthing foods, and how the seasons influence digestion gave me a whole new perspective. The meditation, Qigong, food tastings, and Tania’s clear explanations made everything click. It’s the perfect blend of knowledge and lived experience — engaging, accessible, and genuinely life-changing. I recommend it to anyone wanting grounded, actionable ways to improve their health.”
Join Us for a Day of Deep Nourishment
The Earth element invites us to reconnect with our centre — to strengthen digestion, steady our energy, and cultivate emotional harmony.
Join us for a warm and grounding day of learning, mindful movement, and real-world tools to support your wellbeing from the inside out. You’ll leave feeling nourished, centred, and empowered to make simple changes that genuinely transform how you eat, digest, and care for yourself.
Early Bird: $185 until Aug 7 – Full price $220 from Aug 8