An Evening of Ayurveda: Cleanse & Purify
Booking: SOMM Event Page
Hosts: Sarita Blankenburg, Ayurveda Practitioner & Claire Robbie, Founder of SOMM (School of Modern Meditation).
Limited spaces available - bookings essential
Join us for a very special evening for anyone interested in learning about the ancient science Ayurveda, and its deep cleansing and purification therapy Panchakarma for optimum health over winter. The evening is led by Ayurveda practitioner and Yoga Therapist Sarita Blankenburg and SOMM Founder and meditation Teacher Claire Robbie.
Each attendee will be gifted a sample box of Tulsi Tea and your ticket price also includes a delicious, hand-blended Brahmi Brain Boost - a hot cacao drink with ayurvedic herbs and spices.
There will also be giveaways and spot prizes, such as an Ayurvedic tongue scraper (the best and simplest way to start your day), Brahmi Brain Boost Powder, and monthly subscriptions to SOMM.
Over the course of this immersive evening, Sarita will explain aspects of Ayurveda, its history and philosophy with a specific focus on seasonal diet and lifestyle principles, cleansing, and detoxification procedures, as well as tools and techniques for an Ayurvedic Winter Dinacharya (daily practice). We will explore the importance of the digestive fire (Agni) and our gut microbiome for a strong immune system.
Sarita will demonstrate ayurvedic cleansing rituals and teach you how to practise them at home. During this seminar Sarita will introduce Ayurveda’s deep cleansing therapy ‘Panchakarma’. Panchakarma, in Sanskrit ‘five actions’, refers to five purification treatment pathways designed to flush out deep-seated toxins and eliminate the root cause of most chronic diseases.
Claire will introduce a purifying breathwork and meditation practice to support and complement this inner-cleansing work. History of Ayurveda
Ayurveda, a sister science of yoga, is an ancient holistic medical system from India with a history of over 5000 years. Often referred to as the ‘mother of all healing’, ayurveda offers a unique range of treatments, herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle principles, all targeted to regain and maintain health and wellbeing. It emphasises a holistic approach to health and wellness by balancing the body's energies, known as doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). About Claire Robbie
Claire Robbie is the founder of The School of Modern Meditation (SOMM) and creator of the Awareness Insight Meditation (AIM) method. A former television journalist and presenter, Claire’s work now sits at the intersection of meditation, nervous system awareness, behaviour change, and modern wellbeing.
For the past decade, she has guided thousands of people through meditation, breathwork, retreats, teacher trainings, and alcohol-free recovery programs, with a grounded and accessible approach that bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary life. Her teaching explores not only meditation as a practice, but awareness as a pathway to deeper self-understanding, emotional resilience, and meaningful transformation.
Known for her warmth, honesty, and ability to translate complex ideas into relatable, everyday language, Claire is passionate about helping people reconnect to themselves and live with greater clarity, presence, and intention. About Sarita Blankenburg
Sarita is the Founder and Director AYURVEDA NEW ZEALAND, an ayurvedic clinic in the heart of Grey Lynn, Auckland. A qualified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Sarita has studied in India and New Zealand and holds Diplomas in Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy. Sarita offers Ayurvedic consultations, Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Treatments, Retreats and educational workshops.
Sattva Botanicals™ is the product brand for an Ayurvedic medicine range developed and launched by Ayurveda New Zealand in 2020.
Sarita sees herself as an ambassador for Ayurveda & Yoga in New Zealand. Her vision is to introduce these ancient sciences to modern society so others can live a more healthy, happy, and fulfilling life.
She is a passionate public speaker and presents her topics with enthusiasm and compassion, inspiring her listeners to incorporate Ayurvedic principles into their daily lives.