Eat Mindfully, Move Joyfully: Celebrating Food and Wellbeing

An engaging workshop led by Nitu Pasricha-An AfN Registered Public Health Nutritionist with over 15 years’ experience in NHS community health services, and mindful movement facilitator Aditi Kaushavi bringing together two powerful practices: Mindful Eating and Mindful Movement.

Together, they invite you to slow down, and tune in to your body and mind, rediscovering the joy of mindful living-nourishing your body, mind and spirit while supporting a sustainable future.

Part 1 – Mindful Eating with Nitu Pasricha

An engaging session exploring all aspects of Mindful Eating helping you to building a positive connection with food with clarity and confidence. This session will help you to:

• Understand the core principles of mindful eating and why they matter

• Discover a range of health benefits, including improved gut health, better blood sugar regulation, and healthy weight management

• Learn to recognise different types of hunger and tune into your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues

• Gain evidence-based mindfulness strategies to enhance emotional clarity and confidence

• Explore how mindful eating can contribute to a sustainable future by reducing food waste

• Take home practical Mindful Eating handouts to support your journey further

Part 2 – Mindful Movement with Aditi Kaushiva

Move to Thrive is a guided movement experience blending breathwork, intuitive movement, emotional release, and joyful community dance. In this session you will:

* Begin with grounding and breath awareness to arrive fully in the present moment

* Explore gentle, guided, and free-form movement to release physical and mental tension

* Connect with your emotions and move in ways that feel nourishing and freeing

* Close with an uplifting, Bollywood-inspired dance flow — no choreography, just pure joy and celebration

* Leave feeling grounded, energised, and deeply connected to your body

* Take home simple, evidence-based tools and handouts to help you weave mindful movement into everyday life

Aditi’s sessions are accessible to all bodies, abilities, and energy levels - no experience required. You’re welcome to move with what feels right to your body in that moment.

When: Sunday, 28th September 2.00pm-3.30pm

Where: Rich Mix 35-47, Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA

Cost: Free - part of the Power of Food Festival

Who it’s for: Adults (ages 18+) from all backgrounds; no prior experience needed

What to bring: Comfortable clothes to move in, a water bottle, and an open mind

Come as you are. Leave with practical tools, a lighter heart, and a deeper connection to the food you eat, the body you inhabit, and the community around you.

This will be a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental space welcoming participants of all ages and backgrounds.