Gratitude & Grounding Thanksgiving Vegan Feast
Join us this Thanksgiving for a heart-centered celebration of gratitude, yoga, and nourishing food! In this special workshop, we’ll gather to deepen our connection with ourselves, our community, and the gifts of the season. Our time together begins with a grounding 45 minute yoga practice, combining gentle flow and restorative postures to release tension and cultivate gratitude in body and mind. Through mindful movement, guided meditation, and breathwork, we’ll open ourselves to the abundant joy and peace that arise from appreciation and presence.
After practice, we’ll share in a vibrant, plant-based Thanksgiving meal. Thoughtfully prepared with seasonal, vegan ingredients, our feast offers a delicious and compassionate approach to traditional favorites, perfect for fostering connection and reflection. This communal meal is designed to nourish both body and spirit, celebrating the bounty of plant-based cuisine.
Menu
1. Carrot, Parsnips, Cashews and Ginger soup served with lacinato croutons
2. Shitake mushrooms, pecans and eggplant meat loaf served with cranberry gravy
4. Green beans casserole
5. Roasted Potatoes and shallots
6. Pistachio Tempeh Terrine served with a peach and pines, drizzle with germ oil
7. Pumpkin Pie and vegan cream
8. Eggnog, Apple Cider
About Nancy…
Nancy Elizabeth Garcés Méndez-Grabowsky began her yoga journey in 1999 in Mexico City, practicing Hatha and Kundalini Yoga and later delving into Sat Nam Rassayan healing. She relocated to Chicago, where she obtained her 200-hour RYT certifications in both Kundalini and Vinyasa Yoga, along with a specialty certification in Yoga for Youth. Nancy’s teaching combines dynamic Vinyasa flow, restorative practices, and Neshamah Meditation—a self-healing practice that uses breath and sound. She also incorporates Integrative Nutrition into her approach, encouraging students to make mindful dietary choices for physical, mental, and emotional balance. In her classes, Nancy creates a compassionate, supportive space for students to cultivate their own personal practices. Her goal is to empower students to carry the principles of yoga into their daily lives, fostering resilience and self-discovery.