Lets Create a New Pathways
Curiosity helps us gain knowledge about our changing environment.
Welcome to the Booking Hub
I have been teaching, guiding, and mentoring for the past 35 years. My passion for art, dance, entrepreneurship, and education has shaped who I am today. Sharing my knowledge has taken me to various places, and teaching diverse age groups and ethnicities has been a wonderful experiences. In Auckland alone, I have worked with over 40 different community houses, churches, and organisations, running workshops, coaching sessions, and courses.
Now, I’m here to help you find what might be missing in your life. Perhaps you love your job but would love to pursue something you are passionate about, or you want to understand what type of food is right for your mind, body and soul and you wish to know where to start. Maybe you’re looking to create a new pathway and need a like-minded person to brainstorm with or work on your life goals for the next chapter of your life. I suggest you look at the list below or call for a free session. I am here with open arms and a clear mind to help you create new pathways.
There are ways we can work together or customise the workshop and courses for you. Let’s get more creative about our future.
Wellness & Business Coaching
Book group sessions or one-on-one * For corporate and private clients.
Personal Development
Unfold, recreate, and refresh for full potential.
Coaching
Personal growth is a lifelong journey, and our program is designed to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re aiming to boost your confidence, improve your skills, find a better work-life balance or you are recreating a new life which has a different challenge and needs a different focus. Our personalised sessions will help you unlock your full potential.
Your Program Includes:
- Customised coaching sessions focused on your specific goals and challenges.
- Practical tools and strategies for continuous improvement and self-reflection.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Time: Six one-hour sessions, with the option to extend as needed.
Holistic Health
Learn and implement incredible benefits of nature's remedies.
Coaching
the principle of Holistic health is everyone has innate healing powers. The holistic approach means strengthening the overall well-being. This program helps you learn and implement incredible benefits from nature’s remedies, focusing on mind, body, and spirit. You’ll discover techniques to balance and rejuvenate your life.
Your Program Includes:
- Customised coaching sessions on natural health practices and stress management.
- Access to the Holistic Health Guide by Anju Desai with a workbook to support your ongoing wellness journey.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Time: Three one-hour sessions over three weeks. with the option to extend.
Ayurvedic Living
A brief Introduction and guide to enhance holistic living
Courses
Ayurvedic Living is a journey into holistic health and well-being. Discover ancient wisdom and modern applications to enhance your life. You will be surprised how easy it is to look after our minds and bodies.
Your Program Includes:
- Personalised coaching sessions on Ayurvedic principles.
- Access to Anju Desai’s Ayurvedic Living Workbook with Ayurvedic recipes.
- Time: Flexible options of 4, 6, or 10-week workshops, customisable for your needs.
- Group size: Suitable for groups of 4 to any number.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Mindful Living
Reducing stress & anxiety, improving focus, & heart health
Courses
Mindful Living focuses on reducing stress and enhancing overall well-being through mindfulness practices. This ancient living lifestyle is becoming in Western society. Let’s explore in this course how you can implement for the best benefits.
Your Program Includes:
- Guided mindfulness sessions tailored to your lifestyle.
- Access to Anju Desai’s Mindful Living Workbook.
- Time: Flexible options of 4, 6, or 10-week workshops, customizable for your needs.
- Group size: Suitable for groups of 4 to any number.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Gratitude Journaling
Explore the healing properties of spices.
Workshop
The herbs and spices sitting in your pantry are powerful and really beneficial for your health. They don’t just make the food flavourful but the right balance of them will keep you away from many illnesses, body pain, skin issues and digestive issues. Get to know all that in this workshop.
Your Workshop Includes:
- Overview of healing spices and their benefits
- Hands-on session on blending, testing and using spices.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Duration: Customisable from 2 hours to a full day
Create Action Board
Let's put together your desires & aspirations on a mood board.
Workshop
Bring your goals to life with our Create Action Board workshop. Some call them dream boards or mood boards. Whatever name is right for you this workshop going to bring your dream into reality. We provide most of the materials you’ll need, including paper, magazines, and other creative supplies.
Your Workshop Includes:
- Guided session on creating a personalized action board
- Techniques to visualize and manifest your goals
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Duration: Customisable from 2 hours to a full day
Renew Your Path
Building Resilience in Your Work-Life
Coaching
Resilience is more than just a buzzword. It’s an important skill to have in today’s challenging world. This program will guide you in focusing on your existing strengths and how you can use them to manage everyday life effectively without stress and anxiety. All sessions will be tailored to your requirements with a holistic approach to your professional growth.
Your Program Includes:
- Personalised coaching sessions focused on goal setting and resilience building.
- Access to the Resilience Workbook by Kathryn McEwen to support your ongoing development.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Time: Three one-hour sessions over three weeks, with the option to extend.
Life Coaching
Empower you with revise approaches and new pathways.
Coaching
Our life coaching sessions empower you with new perspectives and pathways to achieve your personal and professional goals. This program offers guidance on overcoming obstacles, and emotions, focusing on your strengths, and boundaries and creating new awareness about your well-being. Together we’ll develop those strategies for you to embrace life.
Your Program Includes:
- Tailored coaching sessions focusing on personal growth and life goals.
- Access to the workbook by Anju Desai to support your continuous improvement.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Time: Three one-hour sessions over three weeks. with the option to extend.
Healing Spices
Empower you with revise approaches and new pathways.
Courses
Healing Spices explores the medicinal properties of everyday spices to boost your health. Anju is very comfortable and knowledgeable about the subject when it comes to health, well-being, spices, Ayurveda, and everyday living.
Your Program Includes:
- Sessions on identifying and using healing spices.
- Access to Anju Desai’s Healing Spices Workbook to find the right balance for you.
- Time: Flexible options of 4, 6, or 10-week workshops, customizable for your needs.
- Group size: Suitable for groups of 4 to any number.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
21 Micro Habits
For your mind, body and soul to create new pathways.
Courses
21 Micro Habits is designed to help you create small, impactful changes for a healthier, more productive life. Habits and routines are part of our lives, and by cultivating them into rituals, you can see immense effects by changing small habits.
Your Program Includes:
- List of micro habit lists that are suitable for your goals.
- Access to Anju Desai’s 21 Micro Habits Workbook.
- Time: Flexible options of 4, 6, or 10-week workshops, customizable for your needs.
- Group size: Suitable for groups of 4 to any number.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Benefits of Turmeric
How to use turmeric, for your mind and body in everyday life.
Workshop
As we all know the golden magical spice turmeric, is really good for us. However many of us are unsure how much turmeric we should every day, how to have it, what to have it with and what may not work. For better outcomes of this king spice, join our workshop.
Your Workshop Includes:
- Detailed information on turmeric’s health benefits
- Practical tips for incorporating turmeric into meals.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Duration: Customizable from 2 hours to a full day
Living with Ayurveda
Start your holistic journey with natural Indian home remedies.
Workshop
Ayurveda aims to balance our mental and physical state. Do you know yoga and meditation are part of it as well? It was invented thousands of years ago in India and meditation was a big medicine to heal people. Learn Ayurvedic principles in our workshop for improved health and balance.
Your Workshop Includes:
- Introduction to Ayurveda and its benefits
- Practical advice on diet, lifestyle, and self-care practices.
- Anju’s experience and expertise. Read here.
Duration: Customisable from 2 hours to a full day
Learn to Blend Spices
Perfect spice blends for better immune system.
Workshop or Classes
Learn the art of blending spices to enhance your dishes with authentic flavours. Understand the importance of fresh, whole, and ground spices. It is far more important knowing the amount of spices you should take and which season is best for which spice blends to get the grater benefits. We will cover that and more with learning wholesome recipes.
Highlights:
- Group booking classes at your chosen location or at our venue.
- Benefits: Understating the uniqueness of each spice and creating blends to use in nutritious recipes. knowledge, blending techniques.
- Includes dinner in a beautiful Indian ambiance, recipe online plus you can buy authentic spices.
- Additional options for your event are available from our Bollywood party packages
Vegetarian Cooking Guide
Perfect ingredients to cook incredible vegetarian food.
Workshop or Classes
This course teaches you the essential techniques and processes to create delicious, and sustainable vegetarian meals. Drawing inspiration from various cuisines, Anju will guide you about the flavour, and texture, and use the right combination of ingredients, to cook amazing vegetarian dishes.
Highlights and Benefits:
- Discover diverse flavours and textures.
- Learn how wisely you can leftovers for sustainability.
- Gain practical cooking tips and techniques.
- Create nutritious vegetarian meal plan.
Reducing Winter Blues
Learn to cook food that lifts your spirits on winter days!
Workshop or Classes
Benefits:
- There are a few tricks about the spices and which one works best for winter plus which ones to avoid. You will learn all that.
- Boost your mood with wholesome ingredients
- Practical tips for winter meal planning
- Group bookings available for corporate and private sessions
Cooking with Ayurveda
Balancing Health and Taste with Ancient Wisdom
Workshop or Classes
Balanced meals for the right season and climate. A holistic approach to preparation and eating is Ayurvedic cooking. If you keep an eye on health and wellness then you must know the word Ayurveda. Ayurveda, Meditation, and Yoga are similar parts of the ancient holistic medical system from India with over 5000 years of history. The cooking, rituals and time of eating were significant parts of it. Let’s learn how to cook meals that promote balance and wellness.
Benefits:
- Understand the fundamentals of the Ayurvedic diet
- Customise meals for your body type.
- Improve your digestion and overall well-being
- Group bookings are available for corporate and private sessions.
Note: Group booking classes at your chosen location or we can provide a venue. Enjoy a beautiful Indian ambience and various menu options tailored to your needs.
Cooking Thali * A Balanced Meal
Providing carbs, protein, vitamins, minerals, & fiber.
Workshop or Classes
Have you ever seen an Indian Thali and do you know what is that mean? Thali means a plate and it serves nutritionally balanced food which is regional and seasonal to every corner of India. Their is wedding or festival Thali as well however in this class we going to learn a nutritious thali which will work well for New Zealand calamite.
Highlights:
- Group booking classes at your chosen location or our venue. Anywhere in NZ
- Benefits: Balanced everyday meals with vitamins and immune-boosting recipes. Practical cooking tips. Use of fresh ingredients without preservatives and over-processed food
- Includes dinner in a beautiful Indian ambiance
- Additional options available from our Bollywood party packages
Plant-Based Food Workshop
Exclusive Vegan Recipes Crafted for a Balanced Diet
Workshop or Classes
Join our interactive vegan cooking classes and learn how to create delicious, nutritious vegan meals using ingredients easily available in Auckland. Whether you’re an individual, a group, or a corporate team, our expert chef Anju Desai offers the perfect culinary experience for you. Veganism is not a fad it’s an awareness of new ways of life. Let’s welcome it.
Highlights and Benefits:
- Understand the balance of flavours and textures in vegan recipes.
- Practical tips for meal planning and preparation.
- Focus on wellness through plant-based ingredients.
Flavourful Summer Recipes
Refreshing and Energising Dishes for Sunny Days
Workshop or Classes
This class will help you create dishes that will make your summer cooking feel like a breeze. We will prepare delicious meals that will keep you cool and energised. Indian salads and stirfry have unique blends and the world hasn’t seen them yet with refreshing drinks. Let’s create our Indian summer party.
Benefits:
- Explore a variety of summer ingredients and spices and combine them for the best results.
- keeping hydrated with lush homemade drinks.
- Easy-to-make, quick summer dishes with fresh ingredients available in NZ.
- Group bookings available for corporate and private sessions
Indian Dinner Tonight
Timeless Delights from Our Grandmothers’ Kitchens
Workshop or Classes
This class is based on my personal experience growing up in an Ayurvedic household, where we followed the principle of “breakfast like a king, lunch like a rich person, and dinner like a poor man.” Every Sunday, we enjoyed traditional family recipes from my grandmother and mother, featuring simple, delicious dishes with special touches like roasted pappadum, onion pickle, or peanut and sesame chutney. Join me, Anju, to learn these hearty recipes from my family.
Benefits:
- Learn simple, delicious family recipes for well-balanced meals.
- Understand the importance of meal timing and quality
- Learn the recipes that New Zealand or any Internet channels haven’t seen before.
Note: Group booking classes at your chosen location or we can provide a venue. Enjoy a beautiful Indian ambience and various menu options tailored to your needs.
Social Media Plans
Guide to effective strategies for online engagement
Online or in-person - for Groups or Individuals.
Have you been overwhelmed with social media and find this all time-consuming to follow? Then, to tell you the truth you are too alone many of my friends and clients have been frustrated with sole media marketing. I am here to show you how to reduce your online time and still get better marketing results for your business.
Benefits:
- Customised Strategies: Develop tailored social media plans for your specific business needs.
- A platform that works for you: Not every platform is perfect for your business. Let’s find the one that works for the best outcomes.
- Digital set-up: Set up your business digitally to align where your client can engage with you easily.
Start-Up Success
Let's built a foundations for a your business & launch with confidence.
Online or in-person - for Groups or Individuals.
Get the essential tools and knowledge to start and grow your business with confidence. This course covers key aspects of launching and managing a successful start-up. With my experience in founding multiple successful start-ups and guiding numerous entrepreneurs, you’ll learn to do it right from the start.
Benefits:
- Business Planning: Create a solid business plan and strategy.
- Free Tools: Learn about various tools you can use to save the cash to start your dream business through useful and user-friendly free tools.
- Growth Strategies: Develop strategies for sustainable growth.
- Mentorship: Receive guidance and support tailored to your start-up journey
Marketing Strategies
Boosting your brand's visibility with strategic planning.
Online or in-person - for Groups or Individuals.
Master the art of your marketing strategies to make your brand visible to others. They sound like big words however, once we dive into them you will get quickly used to the method of marketing. This course covers various techniques and approaches to help you stand out in a competitive market. A guideline that will be easy for you to follow and implement to improve your business.
Benefits:
- Techniques: Learning techniques that are tailored for your target market.
- Right Branding: This is a crucial part of any business and we are going to cover all the details in our session.
- Email Marketing: Connecting on a personal level to leverage your product and services.
AI Integration for business.
Boost productivity, create content, & more through Ai integration.
Online or in-person - for Groups or Individuals.
Do you feel you’re falling behind in the AI race? Concerned about the impact on your business and livelihood? Embracing AI is essential for staying competitive. If you’re curious or ready to learn, I can guide you into the future of AI.
Leverage the power of AI to enhance your business operations, boost productivity, and create high-quality content. This course introduces practical AI tools and techniques to streamline your workflows.
Benefits:
- Efficiency: Automate routine tasks to save time and resources.
- Content Creation: Use AI tools to generate engaging and relevant content.
- Data Analysis: Utilize AI for advanced data analysis and decision-making.
Wellness FAQ
What are these wellness classes about? These well news workshop here to help someone find the path between where they are now and where they want to be. Changing micro habit and setting achievable goals with few simple steps makes big difference. These goals can be about business, health and wellbeing, career, relationships and work-life balance.
What is the experience of the teacher? Anju Desai brings a wealth of experience in holistic living and wellness. Growing up in an Ayurvedic household, she learned the importance of balanced living early on. Anju has overcome personal life crises with resilience, built numerous start-ups, and established a new life in a foreign country. She has delivered many inspirational speeches, empowering women to stand strong with devotion, self-respect, and confidence. Anju’s approach combines practical coaching with deep, meaningful connections to inspire personal growth and well-being. She strongly believes in journey, gratitude practise and manifestation.
How can these classes help with personal development? These sessions are designed to enhance your strengths, manage stress, and develop resilience through personalized coaching.
What sort of issues will the wellness workshops help me with? Resilience and wellbeing training can assist with stress, burnout, anxiety, and building confidence.
Are the wellness workshops customisable? Yes, we can tailor the workshops to suit your needs, including duration, topics, and group size.
Can I book a private session or group workshop? Yes, you can book private sessions or group workshops at your chosen location or we can provide venue options or organise online.
What should I bring to the wellness workshops? You don’t need to bring anything. We provide all necessary materials and resources for the sessions.
Cooking FAQ
What are these cooking classes about? These are demonstration classes where you can ask questions, learn about spices, and gain insights into Ayurveda and wellness for balanced meals. Our classes are holistic, focusing on vegetarian and vegan dishes, with options for Ayurvedic cooking and more. You will get a chance to help in cooking and give it a go as you would like to participate.
What is the experience of the teacher? Anju Desai, who will be teaching these classes, has a rich background in holistic cooking, influenced by her upbringing in an Ayurvedic household. Anju’s expertise encompasses traditional Indian cuisine, wellness, and balanced meal preparation. You can learn more about Anju on her profile page.
Where is the class hosted?
Classes are hosted at your preferred venue, or we can provide options and organise everything for you.
Can I pay during the class?
No, payment is required in advance to hold your place.
Should I pay the full amount in advance to make a booking?
Yes, please. The amount will vary depending on the subject, attendees, and menu.
What is the cancellation policy?
We have a no-refund policy. However, you may transfer your booking to someone else if you cannot attend.
Can I request a personalised one-on-one class?
Yes, please send us your request for a personalised session.
What is the minimum age to join the adult class? The minimum age is 14 years old.
Are photos permitted during the classes?
Casual snaps for social media tagging are okay.
Business FAQ
What is the experience of the business coach? Anju Desai has extensive experience in business and marketing, including founding and growing multiple start-ups, leading community initiatives, and hosting online sessions for business networking. With a background in creative marketing and a proven track record working with induvial and corporate, Anju offers personalised coaching to help businesses thrive.
What topics are covered in business coaching sessions? Our sessions cover a wide range of topics including social media plans, marketing strategies, start up success, along with AI integration for your business growth plan.
How can these sessions help with my business growth? These sessions are designed to enhance your business strengths, improve your marketing tactics, and develop effective networking strategies. Personalised coaching will help you navigate challenges and maximize growth opportunities.
Can I book group sessions for my team? Yes, we offer group sessions that can be held at your chosen location or online.
Are the business coaching sessions customisable? Absolutely. Each session is customised to address the specific needs and goals of your business. We work with you to create a tailored plan that suits your requirements.
What is the format of the business coaching sessions? Sessions can be conducted one-on-one or in groups, either in-person or online.
Can I request a specific topic to be covered in my session? Yes, we welcome requests for specific topics. Please let us know in advance what you would like to focus on, and we will tailor the session to meet your needs.
Do you offer any follow-up support after the sessions? Yes, we offer follow-up support to ensure you can implement the strategies discussed during the sessions.
Book group sessions or one-on-one
For corporate and private clients.
Inspiring and Engaging Speeches
In addition to the topics above, I can also speak about Diwali, Hindu beliefs, arranged marriages, the history of India, Ayurveda, and simple living. Additionally, I cover subjects such as creating everyday rituals for a positive mind, manifestation, the importance of journaling, and gratitude practices.
Let’s talk – hello@anjudesai.co.nz
How I Can Help
Hi there!
It’s wonderful to connect with you here. As we become more aware of our mind-body-soul connection, we seek simple guidelines to understand holistic living. This involves mindful eating, daily mindfulness practices, and working on our manifestations. I was raised in an Ayurvedic holistic lifestyle and know how simplicity can create abundance for the soul and body. Let me help you change simple micro habits to create a soulful life.
With my passions for creativity, art, writing, coaching, and speaking, I’m excited to bring fresh and impressive ideas to your life. Let’s support our community together and bring the best out of them
Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to catching up soon!
Anju Desai
What Our Clients Say
Hi Anju I saw you speak y’day at Her festival. Thank you for your story. As a single parent and survivor of domestic violence your story resonated very strongly with me. You have also inspired me to believe in the next chapters of life and that one can start afresh. I’m finally getting my strength and power back as an independent woman and your description of returning to your creativity and regaining your spirit and strength has stuck with me ever since your talk. Thank you so much. Your resilience humility honesty and self belief was intoxicating. You have given me a huge amount of faith that starting again isn’t a negative but a positive opportunity. Thank you so much xx Sarah
Sarah Hodgetts
I was very inspired by your sharings and have really thought about the best action to demonstrate to my children. To be the inspiration for them as we are their role models so they be empowered to have healthy relationships in the future
Thank you very much and hope more people will get inspired by your story and thought and morels. 
