Melanie Manuel, founder of Astra Ayurveda & Wellness, will give a free lecture, Everyday Ayurveda, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., May 5, at Prosper, in Milwaukee. Participants can learn principles of ayurveda—a traditional Indian system of medicine based on balancing body systems through diet, herbal treatment and yoga—to apply to everyday life. Ayurvedically prepared food will be served.

Manuel is a certified Ayurveda bodyworker and is currently completing work for certification as an Ayurveda healthcare counselor.

Astra Ayurveda & Wellness provides nutritional and lifestyle counseling, bodywork therapies and workshops to help people live in balance through the body, mind and spirit. Manuel, who trained in ayurvedic principles through Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center, is a certified ayurveda health counselor through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

Location: 1841 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee. For more information, call 904-616-0085, email [email protected] or visit AstraWellness.org.