Alternative Medicine

Join us for a fun-filled Puzzle Palooza at our San Isidro de Heredia Puzzles Swap Meetup Group event! Bring your gently used puzzles to trade with fellow enthusiasts and discover new challenges to take home. Whether you're a novice puzzler or a seasoned pro, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your puzzle collection. Don't miss out on the chance to exchange, socialize, and maybe even find that missing piece you've been searching for. Let's swap, share, and puzzle together at our upcoming event!

Starts February 27th and ends March 28th Full details will be emailed to registrants **EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL February 1st: $349** Do you frequently lack energy or feel exhausted? Do you tend to feel foggy-headed? Do you have cravings or digestive difficulties? Do you struggle to manage optimal weight in spite of exercising? Vedic Health brings to you a guided, at home, 30-day complete **Ayurvedic Detox**. Reset, rebalance and rejuvenate your health with this time proven ancient panchakarma (cleanse). You will be guided step by step by our Ayurvedic experts and supported with various therapies and live classes. The focus of this traditional detox is to extract toxins out of the deep layers of our tissues into our digestive tract so that they can be purged. With this cleanse you will connect to your natural state of balance and feel more clear and grounded. You will experience a renewed sense of energy, vitality and enthusiasm for life. **[Click here for full details](https://www.vedichealth.org/ayurveda-cleanse-detox-program "https://www.vedichealth.org/ayurveda-cleanse-detox-program")** **Includes:** Full 30-day guided protocol, complete cleanse kit with herbs, oils, teas, and more, two live private consults with Ayurvedic experts, daily live calls during detox phase, live Ayurvedic classes, pre recorded classes like Abhyanga, Nasya, Basti, Gandusha, yoga classes with purification techniques, live meditation classes, in personal yoga classes (new), online portal for participants, and much more. Vedic Health members receive an additional discount. View membership options [here](https://www.vedichealth.org/memberships "https://www.vedichealth.org/memberships"). Price: $389 Basic & E-Studio Member: $349 Premium Members: $319 *Note: cleansing may not be appropriate for everyone. Don’t start a cleanse if you are above 70 or less than 13 years old, sick, feeling weak, pregnant, breast feeding, recently undergone surgery, or have a serious medical condition. The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling. Consult your doctor before using any health protocol — including herbal supplements and natural remedies — especially if you have a serious medical condition or are taking any medications.*

Have you ever wondered what goes into a tea blend that not only tastes delicious, but also nourishes the body, mind, and soul? Did you know that herbs have long been connected to the rhythms of the seasons, astrological signs, and chakras? Join Sonja in this interactive workshop where you will craft your own tea blend infused with both the quiet wisdom of the winter season and a personal intention for the new year. The workshop will begin with Freya’s Sacred Wintering Blend—a thoughtfully chosen mixture of herbs designed to gently nourish the body and calm the mind during winter’s stillness. Participants will mix the herbs themselves as Sonja explains the energetic and supportive qualities of each plant and why it was selected for this blend. You will be able to add an (optional) herb from a selection of 3 additional herbs, allowing each participant to further personalize their tea and intention. Sonja’s approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in lived experience. Raised in a household where natural remedies were honored, she carried these traditions into her own family as she raised her children. As her connection to plant medicine continued to deepen, Sonja pursued formal training in herbalism with renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. Today, sharing this knowledge has become a heartfelt passion—guiding others to reconnect with nature as a source of nourishment, balance, and gentle healing. Workshop Experience 1. Seasonal Herbal Wisdom & Energetics A guided exploration of three carefully chosen herbs whose energetic, spiritual, and wellness qualities align with February’s themes of rest, reflection, and intentional recalibration. We will observe how plants, like humans, are conserving nutrients and storing energy beneath the surface—preparing quietly for the growth and expression of spring. 2. Intuitive Tea Blending Ritual Participants will be able to create, with Sonja’s assistance, a personalized tea blend using four seasonal herbs. With 3 pre-chosen herbs that embody nourishment, strength, and gentle activation and a fourth herb chosen by participants to reflect personal intention, weaving individual purpose into the collective energy of preparation and renewal. 3. Freya’s Teas Intention Ceremony Through a guided tea ceremony, we will consciously infuse our blends with intention—honoring the plant allies, the season, and the inner work of rooting dreams before they emerge. This ritual invites presence, gratitude, and embodied connection with the medicine we have created. 4. Meditation & Integration The gathering will close with a grounding meditation to anchor intentions into the physical and energetic body. This final integration offers space to reflect, receive, and gently call in the path unfolding ahead as we move toward the returning light of spring. This workshop includes herbal instruction by Sonja and printed instructions to take home, supplies to make your own tea blend, tea ceremony, and guided meditation. Each participant will take home their own tea blend pouch with 15 servings (a $12.50 value). Please note that this event has limit of 8 spaces in order to ensure a more intimate experience and requires prior prepayment registration to allow Sonja to gather the ingredients and supplies. Early Bird Discount!! If you register by Monday February 16th, it's only $44 per person, after that it goes up to $50. See links below to register! Paypal: [https://www.paypal.me/SonjaKline](https://www.paypal.me/SonjaKline) Venmo: [https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3567792959784992657&created=1770002983](https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3567792959784992657&created=1770002983) Zelle: 2675359775 (Sonja Kline) SPECIAL OFFER!!! If you want to continue to ground your healing and intentions further, consider staying for a relaxing Sound Bath immediately folllowing this workshop! Save even more with the lowest price of $70 for both events! See link below: [https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974](https://www.meetup.com/raising-your-vibrations/events/313219974/?eventOrigin=group_events_list)/

**Women Over 40: Understanding Our Natural Transitions with Ayurveda** This seminar is for all women over or approaching 40. Understand the changes that your body, mind and spirit will inevitably go through, and how you can prepare for the transition to a new stage of life. Dr. Jain will give you the real picture of perimenopause and beyond, what it entails and what it means from an Ayurvedic perspective, and share concerning truths about our medical system's approach to supporting women during this important time. This is rare information not to be found in any AI bot. Dr. Amita shares deep, ancient knowledge that is practical, sensible and critical for our long-term well being. ***About Dr. Amita Jain***\*: Dr. Jain is a Doctor of Ayurveda, Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, and the Founder of [Vedic Health Inc](https://www.vedichealth.org/ "https://www.vedichealth.org/"). in Rockville, MD. With over 20 years of experience in Ayurveda and yoga, she holds a Doctor of Ayurveda degree from Sai Ayurvedic College, clinical training from Swasthyam Ayurvedic Hospital in Kerala, and a certification in Hatha Yoga from SVYASA Yoga Research University in Bangalore. She has helped countless individuals heal from chronic conditions, trained thousands in Yoga and Ayurveda, and is a passionate advocate for affordable and accessible holistic healthcare. Her primary focus is working with chronic and complicated health problems western medicine has been ineffective. Sun., Feb.. 22nd, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/2qhPl](https://shorturl.at/2qhPl)

Join us for an in-person, educational workshop that redefines weight loss through a **holistic, whole-body approach**. Rather than focusing solely on the number on the scale, we explore what truly drives sustainable fat loss, muscle preservation, and long-term health. This workshop is ideal for those seeking a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss, who are tired of restrictive diets and weight cycling, who want to lose fat while preserving muscle, and who value education and understanding over quick fixes. **Event Details** **📅 Date:** March 5, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 5:30 – 7:00 PM **📍 Location:** Golden Health Holistics, 46161 Westlake Dr, Ste 330, Sterling, VA 20165 **In This Workshop, We’ll Cover:** * Why weight loss is more than calories in vs. calories out * How the body metabolizes food, and why it matters * Why the body stores fat, and why all fat is not the same * The impact of excess body fat on metabolic and overall health * The critical role of muscle in metabolism, aging, and longevity * What it means to balance body composition (not just lose weight) * How a holistic, supportive approach can help * Where modern weight management tools, including GLP-1 medications, fit in The **first 10 registered attendees** will receive a complimentary InBody body composition scan, along with a one-on-one review of the results with our health coach. Please RSVP by March 4, 2026 to secure your spot. Limited space is available!

Join our partners Watermark Woods Native Plants, Loudoun County Public Library (LCPL), and Birch Tree Bookstore for the Read! Plant! Grow! Book Club, which focuses on native plants, sponsored by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and LCPL. At this meeting we’ll discuss the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. Both memoir and journalistic investigation, this book explores how the Kingsolver family took on a new challenge: to spend a year on a locally -produced diet, paying close attention to the provenance of all they consume. Concerned about the environmental, social, and physical costs of American food culture, they hoped to recover what Kingsolver considers our nation’’s lost appreciation for farms and the natural processes of food production. You can either buy the book from Birch Tree Bookstore or contact Allison Forbes at [Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov](mailto:Allison.forbes@loudoun.gov) to borrow a copy of the book at the library. There are two ways to participate: attend the event online via the library website or [sign up to participate in person at Birch Tree Bookstore](https://www.birchtreebookstore.com/event-details/read-plant-grow-2026-02-24-18-30). ***Questions:*** *Contact [info@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:info@loudounwildlife.org)*.

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy registration required at [Birding Algonkian - Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy](https://loudounwildlife.org/event/birding-algonkian-feb/) Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy on a search for birds at Loudoun’s top birding hotspot, ***[Algonkian Regional Park](https://loudounwildlife.org/2016/11/algonkian-park/)*** in eastern Loudoun, for the monthly bird walk. Combining extensive frontage along the Potomac River, rich bottomland forests, wetlands, and extensive grassy areas, this can be a very productive place to bird. Bring binoculars if you have them. We’ll meet at the boat ramp next to the parking lot. ([Boat ramp location.](https://goo.gl/maps/Pz1S69mqSuX1z3FW8)) ***Registration required.*** ***Questions:*** *Contact [bhenson@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:bhenson@loudounwildlife.org).*