Los Angeles
Onam - Indian Harvest Festival Dinner
Breathe. Feast. Bloom.
Celebrate Onam, the beloved harvest festival of Kerala, with an evening that blends breath, flavor, and togetherness. We'll kick off the evening with a welcoming gathering sharing chai and lead into ancient Indian breathwork and movement— a pranayama practice that awakens clarity and presence.
We'll then move into the second part of the evening by settling around the dinner table and sharing traditional Indian recipes spread over five‑courses, all featuring seasonal local farmer's market produce.
As the evening winds down, step outdoors for a closing ritual honoring community and the beauty of the season and leave the rest of the evening for connection.
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When
07/18
Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Intensity
- A welcome chai tea sharing
- Intro to Indian pranayama and engage in a 30 minute breath work and movement practice guided by Dr. Shiv
- Traditional Indian recipes spread through a 5-course dinner, featuring seasonal local farmer's market produce and traditional cooing beverages to accompany meals
- Final gathering outdoors for a closing ritual honoring community and the beauty of the season
About Us
Chef Meghna Narayan, a South Indian chef based in LA. Her work centers community through food and conversation around culture, roots, and identity. Deeply committed to sustainability and supporting local farmers, her cooking reflects her upbringing in South India and NYC - playful, vibrant, and full of flavor.
Dr. Shiv Nadkarni, a physician, movement practitioner, and educator working at the intersection of medicine, anthropology, and embodied practice. With training in neuroscience, medicine, and Indian classical dance, his work integrates lifestyle medicine (focusing on nutrition, movement, and sleep), somatic education, and storytelling. He has collaborated with academic institutions, arts organizations, and community spaces to design programs that support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.
Dr. Shiv Nadkarni, a physician, movement practitioner, and educator working at the intersection of medicine, anthropology, and embodied practice. With training in neuroscience, medicine, and Indian classical dance, his work integrates lifestyle medicine (focusing on nutrition, movement, and sleep), somatic education, and storytelling. He has collaborated with academic institutions, arts organizations, and community spaces to design programs that support nervous system regulation and emotional well-being.