Abundant Health Catering

30/04/2026

Fresh is best 🥬

Just when I think im not growing enough food , I harvest all this for a retreat .

Vibrant, home grown, organic.

7 days Nurturing Womens Retreat begins today .

24/04/2026

Ever feel like your body and mind have their own unique rhythm? In Ayurveda, this idea is explained through *doshas*—the fundamental energies that shape how we think, feel, and function.

The three doshas are:
*Vata -(air + space): linked to movement, creativity, and flexibility
*Pitta - (fire + water): associated with metabolism, focus, and intensity
*Kapha - (earth + water): connected to stability, strength, and calm

Everyone has a unique mix of these energies, and understanding your dominant dosha can help you make better choices around food, lifestyle, and self-care.

If you’re curious to learn more, my book offers a simple, beginner-friendly introduction to doshas and how to work with them in everyday life. It’s available now—check it out and start discovering your natural balance.

Link to purchase in the comments.

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22/04/2026

It’s funny — how hard it is to capture retreat catering in photos. The moments are fleeting, the plates are ever-changing, and the real magic happens somewhere between the first bite and the quiet exhale that follows.

So instead of aiming for a perfectly styled shot, I’m sharing this.

Because sometimes words paint the picture better than anything I could plate or photograph. Grateful for reflections like this that remind me what people are really taking away from these spaces 💛

Thankyou Kyrani 🧡🙏🏾

Kyrani Vitality

22/04/2026

'What do you do with your excess produce after a retreat?

Pickle, preserve, ferment of course.

Tomato chutney, tumeric ginger kraut, Malay pickle, milk kefir.

15/04/2026

We’re constantly surrounded by advice about what “wellness” should look like. Eat this. Try that. Follow this routine. Fix that habit. Even when it’s well-meaning, it can become overwhelming—so much noise that it drowns out the one voice that matters most: your own.

What if you stopped… truly stopped?

Not just the minimum sleep to get by. Not just a five-minute Savasana squeezed into a busy day. But a deeper pause. The kind where you give yourself enough space and time to actually listen - would you even recognise your inner voice ?

One of the biggest barriers to this kind of presence is something so fundamental: nourishment. Feeding ourselves—properly, intentionally—takes time, energy, and mental space. And when life is full, it often becomes just another task to rush through or push aside.

I’ve lost count of how many people—women especially—have quietly shared with me how much they look forward to a retreat simply because they don’t have to cook. That exhale… that surrender… that being held and nourished without needing to plan, decide, or give.

It’s one of the greatest joys of my work: to nurture through food in these spaces where people are turning inward, focusing on their wellbeing. There’s something deeply sacred about supporting that process—about creating meals that allow people to soften, receive, and reconnect.

With a 7-day nurturing women’s retreat coming up, I’m already preparing—not just the menus, but myself. Grounding into my own practices: nourishing food, proper hydration, restful sleep, daily yoga and movement, pranayama, and time in the sun preparing winter gardens and soaking in that quiet, steady energy.

I can’t fill your cup if mine is empty.

This is how I show up. This is how I support your journey.

If you’re a retreat facilitator and feel called to offer your group the gift of being deeply nourished and cared for, I’d love to connect and explore how I can support your retreat.

01/04/2026

I have the wonderful opportunity again this year to cater Maria's yoga retreat in the beautiful Glasshouse Mountains.
This time around I will also be holding a session on Ayurveda and how we can integrate this powerful ancient approach to wellness into our lives , throughout the seasons of change.
💫If you would like more information please contact Maria via the link below .
💫If you would like an information session on Ayurveda at your retreat or event, please contact me at abundanthealth@yahoo.com

The Yoga Retreat is suitable for everyone. Regardless if you are a beginner and Yoga is new to you, or you are more advanced and need to give your practice an extra boost. I accommodate and help you each individually. Spring is always a good opportunity to invigorate your practice.

http://hathayogaipswich.com.au/2026/03/23/yoga-weekend-september-2026/

18/03/2026

Seasonal eating is at the heart of an Ayurvedic way of living.

It’s not about rules or restriction — it’s about relationship, with the land, the climate, and what your body is quietly asking for.

In Ayurveda, we look to the qualities of each season.
Winter invites warmth, nourishment, and grounding foods.
Summer calls for cooling, hydrating, and lighter meals.
By eating with the seasons, we’re not fighting nature — we’re moving with it.

This rhythm supports digestion, steadies energy, and helps the body adapt more easefully to change.

Right now, one of the beautiful seasonal foods in south east Queensland is bunya nuts.

Bunya nuts have been gathered and shared by First Nations people for thousands of years. They’re grounding, nourishing, and rich in complex carbohydrates — offering a steady, sustained energy that feels deeply supportive as the weather shifts.

Their subtle, earthy flavour sits somewhere between chestnut and potato, making them incredibly versatile — roasted, boiled, or added into warming dishes, pesto, or a flour free chocolate brownie.

There’s something special about eating food that belongs to the place you’re in, at the exact time it naturally appears.

12/03/2025

This Saturday night March 15 at the Cooran Hall - Sri Lankan Curries , Chai and cakes available for purchase

Hope to see you all at the next Cooran Acoustic Night - our local, family friendly blackboard night in the Cooran Hall, March 15th. Doors open at 6.30pm to put your name on the board, and performances start at 7pm. From beginners to seasoned performers, a supportive local crowd would love to hear what you have been practicing in the living room! $5 entry, all proceeds go back to the maintenance of our beautiful Hall.

Enjoy delicious and nutritious Sri Lankan curries, chai and cakes from your kitchen host Danielle Gonsal and her team at Abundant Health Ayurveda from 6.30 until sold out!

06/01/2025

Last Call for Our 3-Day, 3-Night Women's Retreat! ✨🌸

Calling all ladies! Grab your friend, sister, or mum and join us for a rejuvenating escape this April! 🌼💖

🌟 Benefits of Joining Us:
- Reconnect with yourself and nature 🌿
- Empower each other through inspiring workshops 💪
- Relax with guided meditation and various yoga sessions 🧘‍♀️
- Bond over shared experiences and create lasting memories 🤗
- Indulge in delicious, nourishing meals 🍽️

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate! Registrations close soon, so secure your spot today!
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