Explore alternative approaches to pain management and addiction at a Wellness to Painless conference on September 29 from 9:30am to 4pm, sponsored by Natural Awakenings and AyurBeautyandLifestyle.com. Taking place at the Hindu Cultural Center of CT (HCC) in Stratford, the day’s agenda will include topics such as Ayurveda, yoga, essential oils, therapy, psychiatry, psychology, Reiki, meditation and more; attendees can earn attendance certificates for CEU credits.

The morning sessions include a keynote address by Dr. Sudha Sreenivasan, MD; Mining for Gold in Chaotic Times by Nicole Miale, publisher of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County; Nutrition Therapy: Gut and Brain Connection by Lisa Hyatt, MS; and Breathing, Meditation, Yoga for Relieving Pain with HCC yoga teachers.

The afternoon sessions include Ayurveda’s Wisdom for Wellness to Painless with Jaya Daptardar, BAMS, MHA, RAAPBCAMP; Natural Solutions for Pain Management with Kristen Rzasa; and a Reiki demonstration with Reiki master Berta Prevosti of Jiiva Center in Stratford.

The Wellness and Beyond campaign seeks to build healthy communities by providing wellness education, information and resources. This platform will share the knowledge of alternative approaches while exploring a variety of wellness options to improve quality of life. Keynote speakers and knowledge experts will offer their expertise. 

The fee is $45 until September 10, which includes a light breakfast and healthy lunch. Registration is required. 

To register, call 203-857-4123, email [email protected] or visit AyurBeautyandLifestyle.com. Location: Hindu Cultural Center of Connecticut, 96 Chapel St, Stratford. See ad, page 27.