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Jeevi | Sydney Retreat Chef & Laughter Yoga

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🥗 Plant-based • Gluten-free •Raw vegan
👨‍🍳 Retreat & event catering • Cooking classes
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😄 @laughteryogajeevi
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@laughing.chef and I saw a gap…

We wanted to create a space where you could go DEEP without taking yourself too seriously 🪷✨

Because healing can be messy.
Healing can be emotional.
Healing can be confronting.

But does it have to be so damn serious all the time?

We didn’t think so 😂

So 2 years ago, we created Ananda Retreat - a space to heal, laugh, connect, release, move, feel, eat good food, make new friends and generally have a bloody good time while doing some pretty profound inner work.

Because we believe you can have the breakthrough AND the belly laugh.

You can cry… then dance it out 💃

You can go into the depths… then come back up for a hug and remember where all in this human experience together 😉

Deep work. Light hearts. Big laughs. Real transformation.

That’s Ananda 💫

If this sounds like your kind of healing, come play with us:

🪷 20–22 November
📍 1.5 hours from Sydney @thrive.retreats.au

Come as you are
Leave a little lighter ✨

#sydneyevents #retreatlife #treatyourself by @laughing.chef

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This third trimester has been big, and I knew I wanted a baby shower, not just to celebrate this little boy, but to bring my community around me.

Tyson and I have been talking a lot about community lately.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth about nudging 50 and having a baby. Sometimes it can feel like there isn’t much community around you that’s in the same season of life. Both of our parents are no longer in the kind of health where they can look after Phoenix on their own, and most of our friends’ children are in high school or have already left home.

But this is what the last two years of intentionally seeking out community has taught me.

Real tribe meets you where you need them.

I don’t need people around me who also have toddlers. I need women and friends who know me to my core. The ones who check in when I’ve gone quiet. The ones who instinctively know, “We should check in on Sheila.”

The reality of being an older mum is that your tribe might look different. And that’s okay.

I have the most incredible group of humans in my life. They’re spiritual, conscious, curious, and committed to growing. They lovingly call me out on my blind spots. They laugh with me when life feels hard and unforgiving. They celebrate my wins, sit beside me in the hard moments, and remind me that I never have to carry life on my own.

I’ve realised that community isn’t about finding people who look like you or are in exactly the same season of life.

It’s about finding people who make sure you never walk that season alone. ❤️ by @laughing.chef

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3 months ago

Back by popular demand ✨

Ananda Retreat is a space where wellness meets fun & freedom 🙌🏼

A place where you can come for laughter, rejuvenation, and tribe connection ❣️

A spot that serves the most yummy, soul nourishing food made with endless amounts of love by @laughing.chef 🥗

We saw a gap in the market, so we made our own retreat with a twist ♾️

Ananda is a Sanskrit word meaning a state of deep and lasting spiritual contentment 🫶🏼

Overwhelming amounts of bliss and ecstasy & joy from all sides 🔆

And this is our vibe 👆🏼

Our next one is officially locked in and we would love to have you there if you need a little Ananda in your life 🥰

📅 Nov 20-22, 2026
📍 @thrive.retreats.au (1.5 hours from Sydney)

More info on my website in my bio ✨

We can’t wait to bring you this magic again Australia 😍

#sydneyevents #wellnessretreats by @laughing.chef

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3 months ago

Sharing some happy moments from the recent @karolina_szymala_yoga retreat at Bowen Mountain 🕉️🧘

Making new friends, sharing laughter, enjoying nourishing food and simply being together. Thank you, everyone, for your beautiful company, and Karolina for bringing us together! 🤗🌷
❤️🙏🏽
Big hugs from your Laughing Chef! 👨‍🍳 taken in Bowen Mountain Retreat by @laughing.chef

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Sharing some beautiful moments and colourful meals from this weekend’s yoga retreat hosted by @karolina_szymala_yoga at Bowen Mountain Retreat. 🌸💛 All plant-powered gluten-free and made with love!

Seeing everyone enjoying and appreciating my food brings me so much joy. Thank you all for being such an amazing group and lending a helping hand in the kitchen! 🥰

Karolina, thank you for hosting another beautiful retreat. It’s always a pleasure to be part of the experience you create.

Full bellies, happy hearts and plenty of laughter! Ha ha ho
Your Laughing Chef 👨‍🍳💚 taken in Bowen Mountain Retreat by @laughing.chef

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Life is meant to have a little FUN! 💛🍊 Don’t wait for the perfect moment—create one, without overthinking it.

A little silliness, colourful goodness and plenty of laughter here at our yoga retreat. These simple moments make the sweetest memories! 🥰🌿l🍓

Swipe for a little joy 👉 Then tell me: what made you smile today?

Big hugs from your
@soundbyemmalene
@laughing.chef Chef!
Ha ha ho ho ho! 😄

#TheLaughingChef #RetreatLife #ChooseJoy taken in Bowen Mountain Retreat by @laughing.chef

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A retreat breakfast worth getting out of bed for! 🌈🍓🌺

This is how we started our mornings—with colourful fruit, vibrant smoothies and a nourishing spread made with love by your Laughing Chef. 💚

Eating the rainbow brings variety to your plate, with different plant foods offering different nutrients, fibre and flavours. And look how much joy it brings to the table! 🌸🌼

For me, retreat food is about feeling nourished, sharing laughter and slowing down to savour every bite. Seeing everyone enjoying breakfast makes my heart full.

Ready for a little of this in your life? Come nourish, relax and laugh with us at our next retreat! 🕉️🕺🙏🏾

With love 🧡
Nell , Alice & Jeevi 🙏🏽
@soulagendayoga
@alicecalla
@laughing.chef

🧘‍♀️🕉️🧘‍♂️🍓❤️
#LaughingChef #soulagendayoga #RetreatBreakfast #EatTheRainbow #yogaretreat taken in Mudgee, NSW by @laughing.chef

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A nourishing breakfast made with love for the @soulagendayoga retreat here in Mudgee @zensi.retreat 🍓🌼💛

Seeing everyone enjoying the food, sharing their appreciation and coming back for seconds, thirds, even fourths, made me so happy I felt like dancing! 😄💃🏽

I absolutely love catering for yoga retreats. Nell, @alicecalla and all the guests have been so loving and caring—it fills my heart.

Beautiful food, beautiful people and so much joy. Your @laughing.chef Chef is having the best time here! Woohoo! 🕺🕉️🥰🙏🏾 taken in Mudgee, New South Wales by @laughing.chef

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10 days ago

A colourful welcome platter, prepared with love for the Soul Agenda Yoga retreat here at beautiful Zensi in Mudgee. 🍓🧀

So excited to meet all the guests and share a weekend of delicious food, laughter and connection. Thank you Nell @soulagendayoga , for inviting me to nourish your retreat guests. 💚🕉️🧘‍♀️ taken in Mudgee, New South Wales by @laughing.chef

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11 days ago

Cooking demo at @paddysmarketsflemington 's always fun . Today made brown rice salad and my famous Kale and onion pakora . Here is the recipe for kale and onions pakora hope you will like it . If you make it share it and tag us ok… 😄🕺🙏🏽

Kale & Onion Pakora

Ingredients

1 large red onion, thinly sliced
8 kale leaves, stems removed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chickpea flour (besan)
½ cup water
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup cooking oil, for frying

Method

In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion, kale, salt, chickpea flour, curry powder and water.
Using clean hands, mix and massage the ingredients until the mixture holds together as a thick, slightly sticky batter.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Carefully drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, leaving space between each pakora.

Reduce the heat to medium and fry for 1½–2 minutes on one side.
Carefully flip with a spatula and gently flatten each pakora slightly.

Cook for another 1½–2 minutes, or until golden brown, crisp and cooked through.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture and serve warm. taken in Paddy's Market Flemington by @laughing.chef

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18 days ago

Raw vegan food is truly heavenly—fresh, colourful, nourishing and absolutely delicious! 🌈🥦💚

Meetups are always so much fun! Sydney, here we go! We enjoyed an amazing raw vegan picnic hosted by the lovely Skye to celebrate World Raw food meetup Day. Beautiful food, beautiful people and beautiful energy! 🕺🌸🙏🏾

#rawvegan #rawvegansydney taken in Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia by @laughing.chef

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Raw Food Worldwide meet-up in Sydney — it was an absolutely beautiful day with absolutely beautiful people and absolutely beautiful food. Here are some pictures from the event. @rawfoodworldwidemeetups @plantfullyamy @laughing.chef @livrawly @heidioshannessy

#RawFoodWorldwide #Sydney #RawFood #FoodCommunity #VeganFood by @laughing.chef

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