Ayurveda Weekend at Yoga in Daily Life Culture Hall, Rijeka

Healing Light of Ayurveda

The Yoga in Daily Life Culture Hall in Rijeka, Croatia, hosted a dedicated Ayurveda weekend seminar, Purification & Rejuvenation in Ayurveda, from 29-31 May 2026. The program offered participants an in-depth introduction to traditional Ayurvedic wisdom, practical applications and personalised consultations, aimed at supporting holistic health and well-being.

Facilitator: Ayurveda Acharya Laxminarayan Stepponat

The seminar was led by Ayurveda Acharya Laxminarayan Stepponat, who holds a diploma in Nutritional Training from Vienna and a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (B.A.M.S.) from the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Jamnagar. This institute is part of Gujarat Ayurved University, one of India’s most respected and leading centres for Ayurvedic education.

During the weekend, he guided participants through workshops and offered individual Ayurvedic consultations, providing personalised insights and recommendations.

Introduction to Ayurveda: The Knowledge of Life

The program began with an introduction to Ayurveda, defined as the “knowledge of life” and a system aimed at maintaining health and restoring balance.

Ayurveda is traditionally understood as a teaching that supports:

• Preservation of health in healthy individuals
• Restoration of balance in those experiencing illness
• Promotion of long life and vitality

Participants were introduced to its origins, historical development and foundational principles, including its eight classical branches.

The Concept of Tri-Dosha

A key focus of the seminar was the explanation of the Tri-Dosha theory, which describes the three fundamental energies governing the body and mind:

• Vata
• Pitta
• Kapha

Understanding these principles helps identify individual constitution and supports personalised approaches to diet, lifestyle and healing.

Panchakarma: Purification and Healing

The workshop included an introduction to Panchakarma, one of the most important therapeutic approaches in Ayurveda.
Topics covered included:

• Detoxification and purification processes
• Rejuvenation and nourishment therapies
• The role of Panchakarma in prevention and treatment
• Practical demonstration sessions, including Nasya therapy (nasal cleansing)

Participants gained insight into how purification practices support physical and mental balance.

Sattvic Diet and Lifestyle

A significant part of the program focused on the concept of a sattvic diet, considered supportive of clarity, health, and inner harmony.
A sattvic diet includes:

• Fresh organic fruits and vegetables
• Fresh juices
• Whole grains, legumes, sprouts
• Nuts, seeds, honey, herbs
• Milk and dairy products free from animal rennet

Such dietary principles are traditionally associated with purity, balance, and mental clarity.

Rasayana Tantra and Rejuvenation Science

The seminar also introduced Rasayana Tantra, the branch of Ayurveda dedicated to rejuvenation, vitality and longevity.

Participants learned that Rasayana supports:

• Strengthening of body and mind
• Prevention of disease
• Enhancement of life energy and resilience

A special emphasis was placed on Medhya Rasayana, which supports:

• Memory and concentration
• Intellectual clarity
• Emotional stability
• Mental rejuvenation

Sattvic Actions and Inner Harmony

The concept of sattvic actions was also explored. These are actions performed with purity of intention, free from greed, fear or aggression.
Such actions are believed to:

• Promote inner peace and clarity
• Support emotional balance
• Encourage compassion toward all living beings
• Contribute to harmony with nature and society

Individual Consultations and Participant Experience

Throughout the weekend, many participants attended private Ayurvedic consultations with Acharya Laxminarayan Stepponat. These sessions provided individualised guidance on lifestyle, diet and well-being, according to Ayurvedic principles.

Participants expressed great satisfaction with the depth of knowledge shared and the practical applicability of the teachings.

The Ayurveda weekend at the Yoga in Daily Life Culture Hall in Rijeka offered a meaningful opportunity to explore ancient healing wisdom in a practical and accessible way. Through lectures, workshops and consultations, participants gained valuable insight into how Ayurveda supports balance, purification and rejuvenation in daily life.