Do you avoid difficult conversations? FREE Webinar
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:15 (Asia/Kolkata) | ZOOM
Nervousness, tension, fear, heavy-headedness, clammy hands – do these or similar sensations precede difficult conversations for you?
When we approach tough conversations without balance and understanding, we end up worse than we started. As a result, we avoid needed but difficult conversations, which often keep up in a bad situation for longer than was necessary.
In the 75 minutes of this free webinar, we look into:

The reasons we avoid difficult conversations
How we can get better at them
Role training to strengthen ourselves
Reflections

Some guidelines for the webinar:

Videos should be on.
No entry after 7:05 pm as the activities have a certain sequence.
Join 5 minutes early.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Show up 🙂

For your information, weekly Inner Work sessions are offered on a pay-as-you-wish mode, every Friday, 6-7 PM. You can register for them here.

THRIVE - Back to Self Program
2023-09-09 14:00 - 2023-09-25 21:15 | ZOOM
THRIVE is an online group program that is designed to help you recognise areas of stuckness in your personal and professional life, work on them, and create a more harmonious and joyful future. In the process, you reconnect with your innate creative and compassionate self – the Self that craves acceptance, love, freedom, and happiness.
We walk this 14-day journey (9th-25th Sep) by doing the inner work through psychodrama and cultivating new habits that support a sustained reconnection with Self.
Only when we know ourselves can we develop the capacity to build and sustain healthy relationships. And it begins with the work.
Some shares from earlier participants

“I have never thought about myself like this before. But now, there is an understanding of why I must work on these issues I have, so they don’t hold me back.”
“After the psychodrama play with my mother-in-law, I see a change in my attitude towards her which itself is changing the nature of our relationship, without the need to even talk to her about the matter that was disturbing me.”
“Being vulnerable is difficult for me but through the play, I understood that I don’t need to disconnect from my loved ones while I process my sadness.”
“I love the clarity this whole process has given me on various issues on my mind. I need to work more but I feel confident that I am on the right path.”

Who is this program for?
This online program is for those who wish to grow in their personal or professional life, deepen their self-awareness, and work on behaviours and thoughts that are not serving them well. The issues in their lives may show up as:

Recurrent unexplained behaviours (for example, inability to say No, mood swings, people pleasing, stress/anxiety, general lack of willpower, etc.)
Relationship troubles
Feeling stuck in some area
Unresolved pain from the past
Unexplained aches and pains
Lack of self-belief
Disconnection with self
Moodiness

How will the program work?
This is an intense 14-day online program in which we, the group, do the sacred work of peeling the layers of the ego, intellect, and mind, connecting to our deepest beliefs, thoughts, and emotions. We replay stories of the past, venture into fantasies of the future, and expand and experiment. In the journey, we gather the skills and wisdom to ride the ebb and flow of life with greater ease and experience equanimity.
The program will include:

12 hours of Psychodrama (4-hour sessions on 3 Saturdays, 2-6 PM)
11 hours of psycho-spiritual work (75-minute sessions from Monday to Friday, 8-9.15 PM)

What is needed from the participants?
Participants must:

commit to the schedule,
be willing to explore the Self,
be open to the process, and
be dedicated to the Work.

All the sessions will be online, on Zoom. Participants must:

join the sessions on time,
keep their videos on, and
sit in a place that allows privacy.

What can I expect at the end of 14 days?
While the journey itself is the reward, at the end of 14 days, you may find that you:

have greater self-awareness,
have clarity on issues,
have the self-confidence to address difficult matters,
have a roadmap for self-improvement,
have the skills & tools for inner work,
feel expansive,
can connect with your strengths meaningfully,
trust and honour your inner voice, and
are happier.

Program Schedule
9th-25st Sep’23
9th, 16th and 23rd Sep (Saturdays) – 2-6 PM
11th-15th, 18th-22nd, 25th Sep (Monday to Friday) – 8-9.15 PM
Program Fee
₹7,999/-

Bloom - Back to Nature Residential Program at Savera Naturals, Sakleshpur
2023-09-30 06:00 - 2023-10-02 14:00 | Savera Naturals Farm
Want to experience holistic living close to nature and detox your body and mind? Join us for this 3-day Back to Nature residential program to experience the ambience of a natural fruit forest, enjoy natural foods that best serve our body, and participate in practices that support our emotional, mental and physical health. As a participant called it: “A mind, body and soul experience!”
Bloom is designed to:

reconnect you with your inner child,
take you closer to nature,
experience the pleasure and health benefits of whole plant-based food,
enjoy community activities such as cooking, drama, dance, and celebrating life together,
awaken your senses to subtle foods (space, sun, air, water), and
experience multiple dimensions of health – movement, rest, emotions, and thoughts.

Accommodation
Simple farm cabins on a sharing basis only.
Schedule
30th Sep’23, Sat, 6 AM
to
2nd Oct’23, Mon, 2 PM
Participants can reach the venue by 9 PM the previous day. Accommodation will be arranged. Dinner can also be served on extra payment, with prior notice.
What does the program agenda look like?
Starting the day early at 6 AM, with the birds :), with creative movement.
Consuming elemental foods and earth food.
Enjoying a range of activities at the farm – plucking fruit, fruit forest walks, exploring nooks and corners, learning about permaculture from our experienced hosts, harvesting food from the farm, preparing the food to maximize nutrition, eating together, learning together, practising together, and more 🙂
Exploring our inner world through role plays & introspective activities.
Receiving some self-time, and being with yourself.
Learning and practising as a group through interactive action-based sessions.
Retiring by 9 PM. Early to bed, early to rise. 🙂
Last date to register
28th Sep’23
We’ll be closing at 20 participants.
Here’s a short video of the last Bloom experience at the Savera Naturals Farm.

Price & Registration
You can register by:
a) paying the discounted price of ₹11,500 till 20th Sep’23. After that, the price will be ₹13,000.
b) filling the form (form link)
The price includes:

all meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, juice, herbal tea),
stay for 3N/3D,
cooking sessions,
knowledge sessions,
health sessions, and
activities at the farm.

Venue map link: https://goo.gl/maps/dtgD6NUZ7SqdhsU96
Contact us at +91 96326 76341 or info@poshaklife.com for more information or questions.

Program: Kick-start clean eating 7-day
2023-10-07 - 2023-10-14 | ZOOM & WhatsApp
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Unlock Vibrant Health, Boundless Energy, and Transform Your Life in Just 7 Days!

Are You Tired of Feeling Drained, Stressed, and Bogged Down by Poor Health?
Do You Crave a Sustainable, Easy-to-Follow Solution?

Welcome to your turning point. It’s time to say goodbye to complicated diets, calorie counting, and over-reliance on medication. We’ve got something better. Learn the basics of a nutritionally balanced whole food plant-based diet (WFPBD) in 7 days from holistic health experts Saee Bapat, Deepali Gaonkar and Monica Samuel.
Why Whole Food Plant Based Diet (WFPBD)
Evidence-based science shows us that switching to a nutritionally balanced WFPBD prevents lifestyle diseases and reverses their progression.

Program Structure

8 Hours of Live Coaching Sessions:

Sat 7th Oct 4pm to 6pm
Sun 8th Oct 3pm to 5pm
Mon 9th Oct to Fri 13th Oct daily – 5.30am to 6am
Sat 14th Oct 4pm to 5.30pm

Downloadable Recipe Booklets
Exclusive Cooking Videos
Assessments & Assignments
Daily Live Support on WhatsApp Group

Identify the Gains & Drains in Your Life - FREE Webinar
2023-11-23 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
We play many roles in our lives. Each role is a combination of individual and social components. The role often arises in response to a situation. Our relationship with each role is also different. And that is our exploration in this webinar, in the context of drains and gains for our vitality or life force.
In the 75 minutes of this free webinar, we will explore:

The different roles we play
Our relationship with each role
Taking action from that awareness
Reflections

Some guidelines for the webinar:

Videos should be on.
No entry after 7:05 p.m. as the activities have a sequence.
Join 5 minutes early.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Show up 🙂

Listen Better for Better Relationships
2023-12-09 14:00 - 18:00 | ZOOM
“Listening creates a holy silence. When you listen generously to people, they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time. And in the silence of listening, you can know yourself in everyone. Eventually, you may be able to hear, in everyone and beyond everyone, the unseen singing softly to itself and to you.”
Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
A good listener will always have a good relationship with others, and herself. Being a good listener requires emotional maturity and unconditional acceptance. And it is a skill that can be mastered with regular practice.
In the 3.5 hours of the EMERGE session, you will:

learn why and how listening is important to nurture any relationship,
assess your own listening skills,
understand what listening involves and does not involve,
reflect and assess areas of work for yourself,
learn how to improve your listening skills,
apply the recommendations through role plays,
self-reflect and grow.

When: 9 Dec’23, 2-5.30 PM
Fee: ₹1499/-
Group size: 10 max.
Some guidelines for the workshop:

Videos should be on.
Join 5 minutes early.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Recording will not be provided.
Keep a scarf near you for role-play, if needed.

21-Day Diabetes Special Back to health program
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-24 | ZOOM & WhatsApp
ONLINE 21-Day Diabetes Special Back to health program
Learn and implement lifestyle modifications and dietary changes in 21 days to enable the reversal of the trend of diabetes with a team of experts from the field.
Implementing 4 pillars for diabetes reversal:

Food

6 hrs of live coaching sessions
6 hrs of live cooking demo + meal planning sessions
Continuous meal-plan guidance for 3 weeks
Handholding on a WhatsApp group

Mindful movement

Yoga therapy module for Diabetes 12 sessions of 30 mins/day

Adequate rest

Sleep routine guidance
Synching with Circadian rhythm

Positive thoughts

15 Commitment Circles for self-awareness and inner work

Why: Evidence-based science shows us that switching to a nutritionally balanced whole food plant based diet (WFPBD) and lifestyle modifications can help reverse the trend of diabetes.
Where: Online on WhatsApp and Zoom
How: Learn the lifestyle modifications and dietary changes (Whole Plant Based Diet) with 4 experts:
Dr Rupa Shah – A medical doctor (MBBS), co-founder of Healin’ Temple & circleOhealth, 35 years of experience in holistic healing
Saee – Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist, 10 years experience in plant-based nutrition
Deepali – Whole Plant-based Chef, 4 years of teaching experience in plant-based cooking & baking
Monica – Inner Work Coach, Psychodramatist, 9 years of WFPBD experience
Program Structure:
5th Jan – Session with Dr Rupa Shah on diabetes
Sat 7 pm to 9 pm – Group Coaching
Sun 7 pm to 9 pm – Cooking Demo
Daily interactions on WhatsApp for 21 days
Downloadable recipe booklets
When: 2nd Feb to 24th Feb 2024
Expected Outcomes:

Halting/Reversing the progression of diabetes.
Improved understanding of the link between diabetes, diet and lifestyle
Improved skills in preparing nutritionally balanced tasty WFPBD meals.
Observable improvement in energy levels, sleep, digestion, weight
Decrease in stress levels.
Improved relationship with food
Positive approach towards life

Cost: ₹9999/-

From Strength to Possibility - an In-person Workshop
2024-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | J R Greenwich, Bangalore
We all have strengths within us. All we need to feel whole is always within us. But situations, family and social culture, and experiences can make us question our capabilities.
In this workshop, we will use a psychodrama technique to identify our strengths and explore the possibilities of using these strengths to resolve or manage a difficult situation.
Psychodrama allows us the freedom to go beyond words and explore our inner selves. What shows up is often surprising.
This activity can also become the starting point for inner work, with various insights coming up during the exercise.
If you’d like to experience this, do join.
The 2-hour session will cover:

Warm-up activities
Identifying a strength within
Exploring the strength
Self-resolution using this strength
Reflections

About the facilitator:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She conducts online and in-person, group and individual emotional and mental wellness sessions that employ psychodrama, meditation, peer discussions, and psycho-spiritual work. She has been an inner work practitioner for 11+ years, is a volunteer in kindness and service projects, and co-founder of Poshak Life.
When: 10 Feb, Saturday, 3-5 PM
Where: #145, J R Greenwich, Bangalore
Joining Fee: 499/-

Program: 7-Day Kick-start Clean Eating Program: Apr 24
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-20 | ZOOM & WhatsApp
Unlock Vibrant Health, Boundless Energy, and Transform Your Life in Just 7 Days!

Are You Tired of Feeling Drained, Stressed, and Bogged Down by Poor Health?
Do You Crave a Sustainable, Easy-to-Follow Solution?

Welcome to your turning point. It’s time to say goodbye to complicated diets, calorie counting, and over-reliance on medication. We’ve got something better. Learn the basics of a nutritionally balanced whole food plant-based diet (WFPBD) in 7 days from holistic health experts Saee Bapat, Deepali Gaonkar and Monica Samuel.
Why Whole Food Plant Based Diet (WFPBD)
Evidence-based science shows us that switching to a nutritionally balanced WFPBD prevents lifestyle diseases and reverses their progression.

Program Structure

8 Hours of Live Coaching Sessions:

Fri 12th Apr – 7pm to 9pm
Sat 13th Apr- 7pm to 9pm
Mon 15th Apr Mon to Fri 19th Apr daily – 5.30am to 6am
Sat 20th Apr 7pm to 8pm

Downloadable Recipe Booklets

Exclusive Cooking Videos
Daily Live Support on WhatsApp Group

Meet Your Coaches
Saee Bapat – Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga Therapist
Saee Bapat is more than just a holistic nutritionist; she’s a wellness transformer with a decade of hands-on experience in plant-based nutrition. Armed with certifications in both nutrition and yoga therapy, Saee has a 360-degree approach to health. She’s the go-to guru for anyone looking to make a lifelong commitment to clean eating and well-balanced living. Saee believes that the road to ultimate wellness is paved with conscious choices—not just what’s on your plate but also what’s in your mind.​

Deepali Gaonkar – Whole Plant-Based Chef
Get ready to bring the gourmet into your kitchen with Deepali Gaonkar. With four years of teaching experience in plant-based cooking and baking, Deepali is a culinary virtuoso. She’s not just a chef; she’s a food educator who knows how to make clean eating delicious, practical, and utterly delectable. Her innovative recipes will turn even the most hesitant kitchen novice into a plant-based home chef extraordinaire.

Monica Samuel – Inner Work Coach & Psychodramatist
Monica Samuel isn’t just your average inner work coach; she’s a life-changer. With nine years of experience in whole food plant-based diets and certified expertise in psychodrama, Monica tackles wellness from the inside out. She specializes in creating transformative experiences that go beyond food, diving deep into emotional well-being and personal growth. With Monica, you’re not just changing your diet; you’re changing your life.

Say Yes to Saying "No"
2024-04-20 14:30 - 17:00 | ZOOM
If you struggle with saying “No,” this workshop is for you. Some people say “Yes” because it’s easy. Some say “Yes” without thinking it through and then struggle with fulfilling the commitment. Some say “Yes” to avoid conflict.
Whatever the reason, saying “Yes” to people and events that don’t serve you leads to regret, resentment, guilt, and strain on relationships.
In this workshop, you will:

explore the underlying need behind saying “Yes”
explore the meaning of “No” in your life
learn skills to say “No” with authenticity
practice these skills
reflect and share

Some guidelines for the webinar:

Videos should be on.
Entry into the workshop will be closed 10 minutes from start time. No late entries are allowed.
Join 5 minutes early.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Keep a scarf or dupatta handy.
Show up 🙂

Bloom - Back to Nature Residential Program at Savera Naturals, Sakleshpur
2024-05-03 06:00 - 2024-05-05 14:00 | Savera Naturals Farm
Want to experience holistic living close to nature and detox your body and mind? Join us for this 3-day Back to Nature residential program to experience the ambience of a natural fruit forest, enjoy natural foods that best serve our body, and participate in practices that support our emotional, mental and physical health. As a participant called it: “A mind, body and soul experience!”
Bloom is designed to:

reconnect you with your inner child,
take you closer to nature,
experience the pleasure and health benefits of whole plant-based food,
enjoy community activities such as cooking, drama, dance, and celebrating life together,
awaken your senses to subtle foods (space, sun, air, water), and
experience multiple dimensions of health – movement, rest, emotions, and thoughts.

Accommodation
Simple farm cabins on a sharing basis only.
Schedule
3rd May, Fri, 6 AM
to
5th May, Sun, 2 PM
Participants can reach the venue by 8 PM the previous day. Accommodation will be arranged. Dinner can also be served on extra payment, with prior notice.
What does the program agenda look like?
Starting the day early at 6 AM, with the birds :), with creative movement.
Consuming elemental foods and earth food.
Enjoying a range of activities at the farm – plucking fruit, fruit forest walks, exploring nooks and corners, learning about permaculture from our experienced hosts, harvesting food from the farm, preparing the food to maximize nutrition, eating together, learning together, practising together, and more 🙂
Exploring our inner world through role plays & introspective activities.
Receiving some self-time, and being with yourself.
Learning and practising as a group through interactive action-based sessions.
Retiring by 9 PM. Early to bed, early to rise. 🙂
Last date to register
28th Apr’24
We’ll be closing at 20 participants.
Here’s a short video of the last Bloom experience at the Savera Naturals Farm.

Price & Registration
You can register by:
a) paying ₹13,000 per person
b) filling the form (form link)
The price includes:

all meals (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, juice, herbal tea),
stay for 3N/3D,
cooking sessions,
knowledge sessions,
health sessions, and
activities at the farm.

Venue map link: https://goo.gl/maps/dtgD6NUZ7SqdhsU96
Contact us at +91 96326 76341 or info@poshaklife.com for more information or questions.

Program: 7-Day Fruit Cleanse : May 24
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-12 | ZOOM & WhatsApp
7-Day Fruit-Cleanse

*WHY?*
For centuries, various cultures have experimented with the process of detoxifying the body with an entirely fruit-based diet, often referring to the process as a fruit fast. Individuals who complete such fasts experience increased energy, feeling of lightness, and better health overall.

You may be thinking, I eat nothing but whole plant-based foods, I exercise regularly. I don’t need to lose weight or increase my energy. So do I need it? Believe it or not, toxins are all around us. In the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food that we consume.

The antioxidants, phytonutrients, enzymes, and fiber from fresh organic fruit help to drive out these impurities, stopping the formation of free radical cells. So all of us can use a fruit detox every once in a while.

*How?*
We are hosting a 7-day guided fruit-cleanse from 5th May to 12th May. When we fast on water or on fruits, feasting on *subtle foods* play a very vital role ensuring the detox experience is smooth. Also in our experience, daily commitment circles help stay focused during the fast.

We begin with a group coaching session to understand the process and resolve all the doubts on 5th May, Sunday 4pm to 5.15pm.
From 6th to 12th May we follow a fruit-cleanse routine with live daily commitment circles from 5.30am to 6am ,daily prompts on subtle foods consumption and handholding on a dedicated WhatsApp group.

Say YES to festive sweets!
2024-10-20 17:00 - 18:30 | In there, Forest trails, Pune, Forest Trails, Bhugaon, Paud Road, Pune, Maharashtra, 412115, India
Say YES to festive sweets!

Festivals can make health-conscious people a little edgy. Temptations show up everywhere, people insist more ardently, saying No creates stress even as giving in to temptations causes bodily discomfort and guilt.

We say, let yourself go during festivals! Indulge in your favorites, just switch to mindfully chosen ingredients!

Join us on 20th Oct for a 1.5 hrs special session where you will learn:
– how to choose better ingredients for festival sweets,
– why conscious choices during festivals make you feel energetic and joyful,
– 2 mouthwatering recipes – Shahi Tukda & Orange Chocolate Mousse

When: 20th Oct 5pm to 6.30pm IST
Venue: In there, Forest Trails, Bhugaon, Paud Road, Pune
Charges: ₹750/- per participant

THE EDGE BETWEEN LOVE AND ANGER, an action-based group workshop
2024-11-17 14:00 - 18:30 | J R Greenwich, Bangalore
Anger is a tremendously powerful force. Power can be used to help or to hurt.
How does love turn into anger? Do you see this in yourself? Or encounter it in others?
Are love and anger extreme poles? Or are both driven by common feelings and needs?
Is there a way for anger to transform into love?
We will explore these questions and more in an action-based workshop on Sunday, November 17, from 2 to 6.30 PM, at Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
THE EDGE BETWEEN LOVE AND ANGER
an action-based group workshop
Join to:
Identify the met needs behind love and anger
Observe how you respond to love and anger in yourself and others
Deepen your self-awareness
Grow your ability to manage both emotions
Highlights:
Psychodrama-based action methods
Interactive exercises
Group discussions
When: 17 Nov, Sunday, 2-6.30 PM
Where: Yoga Studio, 145, J R Greenwich, Kodathi, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Fee: ₹2500 (Early bird: ₹2000 till 11 Nov)
Facilitators: Monica Samuel, Psychodrama Coach Practitioner
JOIN US FOR CONNECTION & INTROSPECTION

Decoding Diabetes: Free Webinar
2024-11-19 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
Attend this one-hour free webinar to understand more about diabetes and how adopting the right nutrition can help you manage it.
This is what you’ll learn in 60 minutes:

The power of the body
Mechanics of diabetes
Managing diabetes more naturally
Habits to break & make
Success stories
Q&A

Some guidelines for the webinar:

Videos should be on.
No entry after 7:05 pm as the activities have a certain sequence.
Join 5 minutes early.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Show up 🙂

Gains and Drains of Vitality: Free Webinar
2025-01-07 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
Workshop Title: Drains and Gains of Vitality (An activity-based exploration offered in giftivism mode)
Date: 7th Jan, Tuesday
Time: 7pm to 8.15pm
Venue: Online on Zoom
Facilitators:
Saee Bapat (Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Therapist, and Co-founder, Poshak Life)
About the session:
Health can be defined as conscious and consistent conservation of vitality or life force. Understanding our personal drains and gains of vitality enables us to make better life-serving choices that lead to healing and improved health.
Join us to explore this area of life through activities, interactive discussions, and reflections.

KUCH KHOYA, KUCH PAAYA, an action-based group workshop (online)
2025-01-25 16:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM
Looking back is helpful when we can capture lessons and move forward.
In the group workshop, we will explore our journey of the last year through self-reflection, group activities, enactment and playfulness to mine the richness of our life experience. While holding and exploring the discoveries from our past, we will build the vision of our future, supported by our insights and the collective wisdom of the group.
KUCH KHOYA KUCH PAAYA
an action-based group workshop
Join to:
Identify the riches of the last year for yourself
Reflect on what has grown in you and what has died
Discover your heart’s calling for this year
Build a roadmap to achieve your vision
Highlights:
Psychodrama-based action methods
Interactive exercises
Group discussions
FACILITATOR
Monica Samuel, Psychodrama Coach Practitioner
ONLINE WORKSHOP
When: 25 Jan, Saturday, 4-8 PM
Where: ZOOM
Fee: ₹3000 (Early bird: ₹2500 till 19 Jan)

JOIN US FOR CONNECTION & INTROSPECTION
Become part of a psychodrama self-development group.

Designing the Power Plate: Free Webinar
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
Webinar Title: Unlock the Magic of the Power Plate: Why and How?
Date: 8th May, Thursday
Time: 7pm to 8.15pm
Venue: Online on Zoom
Facilitators:
Saee Bapat (Holistic Nutritionist, Yoga Therapist, and Co-founder, Poshak Life)
Highlights:
🌱 Learn to create a nutritionally balanced power plate that can transform your health journey.
🌱 Discover what should be included, the ideal proportions of food groups, and the one food group you cannot afford to miss.
🌱 Utilize the PPP formula for consistently achieving power plates that are both easy and delightful.

Overcoming Challenges in Whole Food Plant-Based Cooking - Live Q&A :Free Webinar
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
Overcoming Challenges in Whole Food Plant-Based Cooking – Live Q&A
When – 15th May 2025, Thursday, 7-8.15 pm
When I started my Whole Food Plant Based journey, I had many questions. Theory aside, the practical aspects of coming up with tasty dishes for myself and my family were challenging. Foodies remain foodies, plant-based or not.
Over the last 4 years, I have experimented and innovated with traditional dishes, transforming them into finger-licking plant-based varieties. I serve these with joy and pride as they satiate both mind and body. In this webinar, I will share the best practices with you so that you enjoy cooking, eating and serving whole plant-based meals.
Join the webinar if you:
– feel stuck with plant-based cooking
– struggle with meal prep
– miss the flavors of traditional dishes
– face resistance from family
– are unsure about cooking without oil or dairy
Join our Live Q&A Session!
Get real answers, practical tips, and plenty of encouragement!
Highlights:
✅ Easy swaps to make your favorite dishes plant-based
✅ Quick meal prep ideas for busy days
✅ Techniques for oil-free cooking
✅ Managing cravings naturally
✅ Making WFPB meals family-approved!
Your journey can be simple, joyful, and delicious. Let’s do it together!
Bonus Gift!
✨Free Download: “5 Quick & Tasty WFPB Recipes”

The Joy of Letting Go
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
“We will never know peace if we lose the present because we are trapped in the past and paralysed by the future.”
– Erwin Raphael McManus
Do you find yourself fretting about outcomes?

Are you affected long after a disturbing event has occurred?

Do you hold unpleasant emotions for a long time?

Is this behaviour hindering your growth?

If yes, join this free action-based workshop on 26 Jun, Thursday, 7-8.15 PM to explore The Joy of Letting Go.

In the 75 minutes of the workshop, you will:
– uncover your hindrance to letting go,

– broaden your perspective, and
– devise a better strategy to move forward.

When: 26 Jun, Thursday, 7-8.15 PM IST
Fee: Free
Some guidelines for the workshop:

Videos should be on.
Join 5 minutes early. No entry after 7.05 pm.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Recording will not be provided.

About the Coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life. More here.

𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐮𝐜k : 28th Jun in Bangalore
2025-06-28 16:30 - 19:30 | ZOOM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐮𝐜k Party 𝐨𝐧 28th, June Saturday, 4.30-7.30 PM at 1011, Learning to Fly, 29th main, 17th Cross JP Nagar 6th phase Bangalore 560078. The event is open to all on the whole plant based journey or wishing to learn about it. Participation is free but registration is mandatory.
Register at
https://forms.gle/aBF8qugqmHwkM26d7
𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐢𝐥-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬!
Bring along friends and neighbours and introduce them to plant-based whole food!
Connect with a community of whole food plant based eaters!
Exchange recipes!
Enjoy Poshak Life snacks!
Contribute to the Kindness table (get gifts from home to share with others – pre-loved or handmade only)! This is optional.
Connect over fun and games!
Hope to see you and have lots of fun!

Facing Your Emotional Blocks - In-person Group Workshop
2025-07-13 09:00 - 13:00 | J R Greenwich, Bangalore
Emotional blocks prevent us from acknowledging and expressing our feelings. They do not allow us to form authentic connections with people, leading to emotional distance, fatigue or boredom. While these blocks serve the purpose of keeping us safe, they also keep us emotionally stagnant.
Delving into emotions can feel scary, especially in our culture that does not encourage vulnerability. Our beliefs and judgments also hinder emotional growth.
That’s why working in a group can be expansive and powerful. In group work, every member is a contributor. Individual strengths, beliefs, perspectives, and experiences become the resources for mutual aid, and the group as a whole becomes the Healer.
Is this workshop for you?
You can be sure you block your emotions if you:

avoid situations that may trigger strong emotions,
cannot express your emotions with composure and responsibility,
get anxious or stressed around people,
feel negative emotions with greater intensity, or
feel stuck in a situation or relationship.

When
13 Jul’25, Sunday
9 AM to 1 PM
Where
#145, J R Greenwich,
Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
Map link
Why should you face your emotional blocks?
Emotional blocks take a toll on your relationships, career, and personal growth. If you want to break out of them and move towards emotional maturity, you must face them with objectivity, understand them with compassion, and overcome them with courage. This is possible through self-awareness, empathy, communication, and community.
How will the workshop support you?
In this group workshop, we will use action-based methods from psychodrama, nonviolent communication practices, and psychospiritual activities to:

discover the roots of your emotional blocks,
step out of limitations,
practice authentic communication,
reflect and share experiences.

What can change for you?
When there is group cohesion and safety, every group member receives what they need to progress towards their goal. While the individual growth may vary for each member, you will:

Develop a stronger connection with yourself
Be more confident in self-expression
Perceive difficulties differently
Notice possibilities versus stuckness
Experience kinship and support

How can you join?
Book your spot by paying the fee of ₹1999/-.
Please message me on WhatsApp at +91 90198 11807 if the workshop appeals to you strongly but you need financial support.
About the coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life.

The Art of Cooking Unpolished Rice: Free Workshop
2025-07-24 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
The Art of Cooking Unpolished Rice
White rice may be comfort food, but what if there’s a better way to enjoy that comfort — with nourishment?
This session isn’t just for plant-based eaters. It’s for anyone curious to replace refined choices with wholesome ones and explore the deep, satisfying simplicity of unpolished rice.
We’ll talk about:
🌿 Why unpolished rice is worth considering — even if you’re not plant-based
🍃 Common concerns like “it doesn’t cook well” or “kids don’t like it”
🍽️ Simple cooking techniques that make it soft, tasty, and family-friendly
✨ A bonus recipe: Plant-based curd rice — dairy-free
💬 Interactive Q&A to address your personal doubts, challenges, and curiosities
This isn’t a recipe demo. It’s a warm, guided conversation with small video demos to help you shift gently
Live Q&A Session! Get real answers, practical tips, and boost your kitchen confidence.
When: July 24th, 2025, Thursday, 7-8:15 PM (IST)

From Judgement to Responsibility
2025-07-30 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
People are disturbed not by things, but by the view they take of them.
– Epictetus

Judgement is not bad in itself. Our judgement is the reason we survive this world, it keeps us safe.
However, judgement can also rise from our inability or unwillingness to examine a situation objectively. Then, judgement becomes a compassion blocker or defence mechanism that harms our relationships and emotional growth.
In the 90 minutes of this workshop, we will use action-based methods to explore:

the roots of judgement
behavioral patterns that hurt relationships
the role of Observer for emotional maturity
self-reflection and sharing

When: 30 Jul, Wednesday, 7-8.30 PM IST
Fee: Pay as You Wish
Some guidelines for the workshop:

Videos must be on for the trust and safety of the group. If not, you will be asked to leave the session.
Join 5 minutes early. No entry after 7.05 pm.
Be seated in a quite space as your participation is required.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Recording will not be provided.

About the Coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life. More here.

Listening from the Heart
2025-08-14 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
Listening creates a holy silence. When you listen generously to people, they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time. And in the silence of listening, you can know yourself in everyone. Eventually, you may be able to hear, in everyone and beyond everyone, the unseen singing softly to itself and to you.
Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
But listening is easier said than done. It is simpler to advise, solve, question, sympathise or even dismiss. Why? Because that’s what we have learned from observation and the quality of listening we have experienced. Very few of us have seen models of true listening.
If you want to create an authentic connection, listening is a reliable and powerful skill to master. Listening creates a sacred space where the speaker can hear her inner voice, connect to her needs, and find answers that serve her.
If you want to create such an experience for others and co-create a better world, join the workshop.
In the workshop, you will:

practice PRESENCE
learn what not to do to be a good listener
reflect on your patterns and responses

We will use methods drawn from psychodrama, nonviolent communication, and psycho-spiritual work for this exploration.
When: 14 Aug, Thursday, 7-8.30 PM IST
Fee: Pay as you wish
Some guidelines for the workshop:

Videos must be on.
Join 5 minutes early. No entry after 7.05 pm.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Recording will not be provided.

About the Coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life. More here.

The Art of making guilt-free ketchup: Free Webinar
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:15 | ZOOM
FREE WEBINAR: Clean Ketchup for great taste & nourishment
Which is the one that’s always there for snacks, meals, and family favoritesin modern kitchen?
The truth is, this popular sauce often comes packed with hidden sugars and mysterious additives, turning a simple pleasure into something less nourishing.
As a cook, I’ve transformed this kitchen staple! I’ll show you how to create a pure, guilt-free, delicious version that your whole family will love, without any chemicals or unnecessary sugar.
Join if you:
Love this versatile condiment but worry about its ingredients
Want a healthier, guilt-free option for your kids
Wish to transform everyday dishes with a simple base
What you’ll learn:
✅ Identify the real hidden ingredients in store-bought sauces
✅ Craft this valuable condiment without additives or preservatives
✅ Make it incredibly healthy and kid-approved
✅ Unlock its power to create entirely new dishes!
Live Q&A Session! Get real answers, practical tips, and boost your kitchen confidence.
When: August 21st 2025, Thursday, 7-8:15 PM (IST)
Register Now – FREE WEBINAR: The King of Your Kitchen – Unmasking Your Favorite Condiment!
Which is the one that’s always there for snacks, meals, and family favoritesin modern kitchen?
The truth is, this popular sauce often comes packed with hidden sugars and mysterious additives, turning a simple pleasure into something less nourishing.
As a cook, I’ve transformed this kitchen staple! I’ll show you how to create a pure, guilt-free, delicious version that your whole family will love, without any chemicals or unnecessary sugar.
Join if you:
Love this versatile condiment but worry about its ingredients
Want a healthier, guilt-free option for your kids
Wish to transform everyday dishes with a simple base
What you’ll learn:
✅ Identify the real hidden ingredients in store-bought sauces
✅ Craft this valuable condiment without additives or preservatives
✅ Make it incredibly healthy and kid-approved
✅ Unlock its power to create entirely new dishes!
Live Q&A Session! Get real answers, practical tips, and boost your kitchen confidence.

From Willpower to Dil-Power - Online Actio-based Group Workshop
2025-08-31 09:00 - 13:00 | ZOOM
Thank God it’s Friday! Monday blues! How did these terms come about? What makes people dislike their routines through the weekdays so much? Is it that the work is boring, tedious or overwhelming?
We also hear these adages from our elders – “Life is a compromise!” or “Childhood is golden, adult life is full of responsibility (and therefore sad)” or “Ab kya karein? (What to do (in reference to life events?).” Is it any wonder that many of us drift through life with an underlying sense of powerlessness and hopelessness?
Do you say Yes first and then feel burdened?
Do you believe that you don’t have a choice?
Autonomy (being independent and self-directed) and agency (making choices) are universal human needs. When these needs are not met, we rely on the human “superpower” to get by – WILLPOWER!
Willpower helps us achieve our tasks and goals. And it relies on self-control and determination, as well as motivation. Willpower though is a finite resource. When it runs out, we expereince “ego depletion” – a state where impaired self-control (after long use) negatively impacts task performance, pretty much like a tired muscle.
But where willpower combines with Dil- Power – we hit the jackpot!
Dil power or the power of love is rooted in self-compassion, social support, and intrinsic motivation. It is gentle and nurturing. It is no less effective in achieving goals while allowing goalposts to shift.
These forces are not necessarily opposing. Willpower, when fueled by dil-power, enables sustained growth and regeneration. And dil-power transforms to willpower ever so often, but with clarity and intention.
What will be explored in this workshop?
In this workshop, we will explore what it would look like to shift from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, temper self-control with self-compassion, allow space for detours, and nurture support and connection.
We will use action-based methods from psychodrama, nonviolent communication practices, and psychospiritual activities to:

observe the impact of these two driving forces in your life,
explore your leaning towards either,
explore how self-compassion strengthens willpower, and
develop personal strategies to harness both forces.

Who is this workshop for?
In my opinion, anybody. We all swing from willpower to dil-power and back.
However, if you resonate with the role of the tired worker or homemaker or the one who says Yes and then has second thoughts or find yourself getting stressed during tasks and drained after they’re done, this workshop is especially for you.
When
31 Aug’25, Sunday
9.00 AM to 1.00 PM
Where
ZOOM
What can change for you?
When there is group cohesion and safety, every group member receives what they need to progress towards their goal. While the individual growth may vary for each member, you will:

Develop a stronger connection with yourself
Be more confident in asking and receiving help
Perceive difficulties differently
Notice possibilities versus stuckness
Experience kinship and support

How can you join?
Book your spot by paying the fee of ₹1499/-.
OR
Message me on WhatsApp at +91 90198 11807 if the workshop appeals to you strongly but you need financial support.
About the coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life.

The Peace of Letting Go
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
“We will never know peace if we lose the present because we are trapped in the past and paralysed by the future.”
– Erwin Raphael McManus
Do you find yourself fretting about outcomes?
Are you affected long after a disturbing event has occurred?
Do you hold unpleasant emotions for a long time?
Is this behaviour hindering your growth?

If yes, join this free action-based workshop to explore The Peace of Letting Go. When we can let go, we live life lightly, and it allows us to use our limited life energy in ways that bring us joy. Life just becomes more peaceful and beautiful.
Do you want that?

In the 90 minutes of the workshop, you will:

understand why it it is hard for you to let go,
broaden your perspective, and
devise a better strategy to move forward.

We will use methods drawn from psychodrama, nonviolent communication, neuro linguistic programming, and psychospritual work for this purpose.
Sharing from an earlier participants
“The session helped me understand, its the fear of conflict and self-identity that stops me from letting go.”
“I could understand I miss to observe the situation and I immediately react.”
“The session was good self enquiry and gave me learnings which are crucial to grow in life and as a person.”
When: 18 Sept 2025, 7-8.30 PM

Fee: Pay as you wish (You can scan below to pay before or later, or not.)

Some guidelines for the workshop:

Videos should be on.
Join 5 minutes early. No entry after 7.10 pm.
As the workshop is interactive, sit at a place that is quite and allows some privacy.
Keep a pen and paper handy.
Recording will not be provided.

About the Coach:
Monica is a certified Psychodrama Coach Practitioner. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, neuro-linguistic programming, psycho-spiritual work, and nonviolent communication as therapeutic methods. She also conducts online and in-person group workshops for mental health, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life. More here.

From Strength to Possibility - Online Workshop
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM
We all have strengths, some acknowledged and some unacknowledged. However, circumstances, family, society, and even our beliefs can make us question our capabilities. This “lack” leads to anxiety which makes us feel stuck in the face of difficulties.
All the answers are within us, if we can connect to our inner resources. In this workshop, you will identify your strengths with the support of the group and explore the possibilities of using these strengths to resolve or manage a difficult situation.
We will use Psychodrama, an action-based process that enables creative freedom to go beyond words and explore our inner selves through embodiment and action.
The session will cover:

Warm-up activities
Identifying a strength within
Exploring the strength
Self-resolution using this strength
Reflections

When: 16 Oct’25, 7:00-8:30PM
Important guidelines for participants

Seat yourself in a place where you will not be disturbed for 1.5 hours.
Join 5 minutes early. This allows us all to settle by 7 PM.
Videos must be on. This enables better engagement and trust within the group.
No entry after 7:05 pm
Stay for the complete session.

Registration: Please register to get the Zoom details (sent a day before the event on email and WhatApp)
Facilitator: Monica is a certified Psychodramatist and Life & Relationship Coach. She offers in-person and online personal coaching using psychodrama, psycho-spiritual work, nonviolent communication, and Neurolinguistic Programming as therapeutic and personal development methods. She conducts online and in-person group workshops on emotional intelligence, human relations and social wellbeing. She is the co-founder of the holistic health company, Poshak Life.
Joining Fee: Giftism

What is giftism?
You choose a self-determined fee that feels right to you, that feels clean, fair, and honest, and that respects your financial means. If that amount is zero, we welcome and trust that choice as well. There will be no difference in service. We offer the workshop as a gift, trusting the generosity of participants to support us in developing and sustaining learning journeys like this one.

Diwali Special Whole Plant Based Potluck: Bangalore (18 Oct)
2025-10-18 16:30 - 19:00 | ZOOM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 for the Diwali Special 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐮𝐜k Party 𝐨𝐧 18th Oct, Saturday, 4.30 pm to 7 pm in Bangalore.
The event is open to all on the whole plant based journey or wishing to learn about it. Participation is free but registration is mandatory.

Connect with the community
𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐢𝐥-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬!
Bring along friends and neighbours and introduce them to plant-based whole food!
Connect with a community of whole food plant based eaters!
Exchange recipes!
Enjoy Poshak Life snacks!

What to Expect

Festival special fun group activities
Enjoy a wholesome potluck with food brought by everyone

Contribute to the Kindness table (get gifts from home to share with others – pre-loved or handmade only)! This is optional.
Connect over fun and games!
Hope to see you and have lots of fun!
Register for the Bangalore potluck.
