Empower Yourself with Step-by-Step, Goal-Oriented Workshops and Speeches.
Anju offers a series of engaging workshops and events designed to inspire and uplift. Whether you’re looking to enhance your well-being, grow your business, or explore creative passions through art, dance, or cooking, Anju’s events provide something for everyone. Check out the upcoming events and join Anju for an unforgettable experience!
Do you wish to book your event, workshop or speech with us?
Email – hello@anjudesai.co.nz
Upcoming Wellness Events
Meditative Art Class at the Onehunga Community Centre
- Start Date: 31 March 2025
- Time & Duration: 1 pm to 3 pm (For 12 weeks)
- Location: Onehunga Communty centre
Turmeric Wellness
Date: 2 April 2025
Time & Duration: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (2.5 hours)
Location: Online via Zoom
Price: $ 65 pp
FREE 13-week Bollywood Fun Fitness program
- Start Date: 1 April 2025
- Time & Duration: 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm (For 13 weeks)
- Location: Onehunga Communty centre
Indian Street Food Cooking Class
Date: 28 March 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Onehunga Community Centre
Price: FREE (Booking essential)
Dive into the vibrant world of Indian street food while learning the art of spice combinations for wellness.
Bonus: Discover our homemade spice blends, crafted for your mind, body, and soul.
Healing Spices: Free Workshop
Date: 29 March 2025
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Location: Te Paataka Koorero O Takaanini – Takaanini Library and Community Hub
Price: FREE
Explore the medicinal properties of everyday spices
Bonus: Discover our homemade spice blends, crafted for your mind, body, and soul.
Acrylic Painting Classes
Date: Starting 12 March 2025
Time: Every Wednesday, 11 AM – 1 PM
Location: Botany (Address provided upon booking)
Price: $180 for 8 Sessions (Best Value) $25 for a One-off Session
Learn the Basics & Start Creating – No Experience Needed. Part of the Materials Included
Bonus: Part of the Materials Included
Spice Stall at Howick Market
- Date: 27 March 2025
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Location: Howick Library
Join the Open Cultural Market! Explore our wellness stall, discover the power of healing spices, and shop our holistic products.
Spice Stall @Onehunga Market
- Date: 5 April 2025
Time: 2.30 PM – 6.30 PM - Location: Onehunga Mall
Join the Open Cultural Market! Explore our wellness stall, discover the power of healing spices, and shop our holistic products.
Spice Stall at New Lynn Market
- Date: 12 April 2025
Time: 10 AM – 12:00 PM - Location: New Lynn Library
Join the Open Cultural Market! Explore our wellness stall, discover the power of healing spices, and shop our holistic products.
Past Events
Past Events
Wellness & Henna Stall – Ormiston Center
Date: 15 Macrh 2025- Bollywood Dance Workshop – Cornwell Park
Date: 9 February 2025 - Anju’s Speech: Multiethnic Art Link
Date: 7 February 2025 Neighbourhood Stories – Podcast Launch
Date: 31 January 2025Anju’s New Initiative Speech – CAB Community Event
Date: 28 January 2025Bollywood Night – RASNZ Mangere
Dates: August & September 2024, January 2025Anju’s Speech – TED-Style Talk – Suddenly Everything Changed
Date: 20 November 2025Diwali Indian Cooking Class – Onehunga
Date: 29 October 2024A Day in India – Fashion Show with Anju as MC
Venue: Te Oro
Date: 26 October 2024Diwali Market – Te Oro
Date: 26 October 2024Anju as MC & Classical Entertainment – Mercedes-Benz Botany
Date: 24 October 2024Healing Spices Workshop – Howick Library
Venue: Howick
Date: 22 October 2024Colours of Diwali – The Art Exhibition
Venue: Aotea Centre
Dates: 19 & 20 October 2024Diwali Bollywood Photo Booth with Props
Venue: Aotea Centre
Dates: 19 & 20 October 2024Diwali Forum – Indian Cooking Made Easy (Presented by Anju Desai)
Venue: Aotea Centre
Date: 19 October 2024Forum – Exceptional Contributors to Auckland’s Community
Venue: Aotea Centre
Date: 19 October 2024BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival – Décor & Henna Art by BPNZ
Venue: Aotea Centre
Dates: 19 & 20 October 2024NZ Landscape Step-by-Step Painting Workshop with Anju – Te Oro
Date: 21 and 28 September 2024A Day in India – Dance, Dress-Up & Food Tasting – Green Bay Community House, Green Bay
Date: 10 July 2024A Day in India – Dance, Dress-Up & Food Tasting – Dunkirk Road Activity Centre, Panmure
Date: 11 July 2024Bollywood Night – RASNZ Mangere
Date: 18 June 2024The World of Cultures: Bollywood Dance & Dress-Up Night – Onehunga
Date: 5 May 2024Private Home Cooking: Holistic Indian Classes
Date: 3 May 2024Soulful Creators Live at Exhibition! – Curated by Anju – Te Oro
Date: 14 April 2024Multicultural Artist Live Demo at Exhibition – Curated by Anju – Te Oro
Dates: 10 April, 12 April & 4 April 2024The World on the Runway: Multicultural Fashion Show – Concept & Creation by Anju, MC – Te Oro
Date: 6 April 2024Women’s Forum: A Story of Challenges & Empowerment – Created & Conducted by Anju – Ellen Melville Centre
Date: 2 April 2024Indian Street Food Cooking Class – Green Bay
Date: 27 March 2024Bollywood Dance Workshop – Botany Library
Date: 26 March 2024Unity in Diversity: A Multicultural Art Showcase – Curated by Anju – Te Oro
Dates: 21 March – 14 April 2024Healing Spices Workshop with Anju – WOC – Te Tuhi, Pakuranga
Date: 21 March 2024Howick Cultural Food Festival – Entertainment, Photo Booth, Spice & Food Stall
Date: 2 March 2024
More is coming soon…
Experience the magic of authentic, hand-crafted spice blends. Exclusive to New Zealand!
Perfect for markets and festivals, our one-of-a-kind spice baskets and various blends along with full spices and traditional spice boxes bring the rich traditions to your event with only your health and wellness in mind. We also offer live demos and Anju’s signature ‘Healing Spices’ talk to enrich the experience.
Would you like to invite us to present these unique blends at your event?
Email now – wellness@anjudesai.co.nz
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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 or simply Join me at upcoming events.
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
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