The pearl is in the oyster,
And the oyster is at the bottom of the sea.
Dive Deep.
- Kabir
Come for the amazing food, stay for the personal retreat.
~ 30 Days ~
Why 30 Day Vegan?
- Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds are incredibly cleansing and healing to the body.
- Many of us tend to consume far more animal foods than we need.
- It feels good to be around kind, supportive, like-minded people on a similar journey.
- Now is the perfect time to show yourself a whole lotta love.
There is no "one way" for every body to eat. It is important to keep an open mind when it comes to nutrition and "diets." However, a vegan lifestyle does seem to speak with many of us intuitively. If not year round, as a temporary retreat, or cleanse.
During a time of eating only plant foods, our bodies can feel lighter, our minds clearer, our hearts more open. What if a person sets aside a period of time, not eternity, to delve into a vegan lifestyle? How would they feel?
This is the experience 30 Day Vegan provides.
In my day to day life, although I am a whole food enthusiast, I am not a vegan. I do however, adopt a vegan lifestyle several times a year for a stretch of days or weeks. For me, it is an effective way to take a break and gain clarity. It is about feeling fluid and light in body, mind and spirit.
By adopting a vegan lifestyle for 30 days, the body will naturally feel cleansed and space will be made for healing and personal growth.
What will 30 Day Vegan include?
- Access to a private blog which will serve as our classroom.
- All material is self-paced, check in anytime throughout the day.
- Threaded comments within the blog for questions, sharing and community.
- Daily postings, Monday through Friday.
- Weekly video cooking classes - come on into my kitchen!
- Recipes recipes recipes - you will be abundantly supplied with simple to prepare, whole food vegan recipes. Including 20 new recipes for this session!
- Printable articles, prompts, activities, handouts and resources that will rock your world, delivered in beautifully designed mini-ebooks.
- Holistic living tips and ideas to help you dig a little deeper on the path to wellness.
- Pre-workshop access to the blog (opening May 9th) with information and tips to help prepare you for the amazing month ahead. You will also receive ALL of the recipes (over 100) before the workshop begins to help you better plan your month ahead.
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Renee Tougas has been a long time, much loved, contributor to this workshop - but on the same day I am opening registration, Renee and family will begin hiking the Appalachian Trail! That will be Renee's work and life for the next six months... but I'm sure she will be with us in spirit as I offer my own perspective on many of the topics I've assigned Renee to write about in the past.
- The website will remain open and available to you for 30 days after the workshops ends.
What will not be included in 30 Day Vegan?
- Recipes using foods that pretend to be other foods - there will be no industrialized food products (no faux meat items, processed milk substitutes, etc). Just real, clean food.
- A perfectionist attitude. This is a journey that will involve many hills and valleys, be kind to yourself.
- A focus on losing weight, though some of you will naturally do just that.
- A "challenge" mentality. This workshop is one of a holistic mindset and gentle encouragement.
Who is 30 Day Vegan for?
- Well, I hope it is for you! If you enjoy a balanced way of living through clean and healthy eating, then this is definitely for you.
- Vegans and vegetarians who feel they've been eating one too many boca burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches and would like a space to reconnect with their original intention of whole food, plant based eating.
- Omnivores who feel they'd like to take a break from animal foods for a short period.
- People who love the feel of a group experience, and those who are more comfortable observing from the wings. We all have a different approach to this sort of thing, that is just fine.
- Although I will be leading a vegan experience, there will be people who feel they can't commit 100%. I would never exclude you. This workshop will be filled with information, recipes, and community. Please don't feel you can't sign up due to modifications, please honor yourself. You are welcome to come as you are and take away what you can.
- Whole foodies, and people who simply love a beautiful, holistic experience.
I've taken 30 Day Vegan before, is this the same workshop?
Mostly, yes. Each new session brings a fresh perspective, an updated design, new and inspired content, a unique community, and a new collection of recipes (20 new recipes for this session!) - but the course is essentially the same, which is a good thing. Many people love to join once a year as a way to welcome Spring.
If you are ready for a month of clean living and clear thinking, then registration is now open...
~ 30 Days ~
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Kind words received from past participants:
"This has been a wonderful journey, one I would have never been brave enough to tackle on my own. Thank you so much for your inspiration, encouragement and education through out this workshop." - Jessica
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"Thank you Heather for all of the thought and hard work you put into making this workshop so rich for us. I am so glad that I was able to be a part of it,everything from the recipes to the little pearls of wisdom have made this month seem like a truly restorative experience. The weeks flew by quickly but I feel that major changes have transpired that go beyond anything I expected." - Claire
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"Thank you so much for this workshop. It has been a wonderful 30 days. The food has been delicious, and the reflective space so welcome. My husband has been saying all week how sad he is the 30 days are over, and I assure him that we can continue eating the same food. " - Kirsten
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"Heather - Please let me echo the sentiments of many of my classmates by thanking you for the effort that you put into this workshop. This is BY FAR the best online "class" I have taken." - Joni
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"... you've been a wonderful guide and I really value and appreciate the work you put into making this workshop so complete - a perfect balance of practical knowledge and thoughtful inspiration." - Kim
