A Seasonal Approach to Gut Health
JAPAN 2026

Winter 冬

Nervous System Health
& The Gut Brain Axis

Join me for the final Gutsy seasonal gathering of 2026. A soothing morning, preparing us for
Winter calm and peace .

• Nervous System Health • Gut-Brain Connection
• Gut Movement Practices • Specialist Speaker

Winter asks us to slow down. The days shorten, the light softens, and the trees let go of everything they don’t need. The earth is resting and quietly gathering its strength for Spring.

And yet, for most of us, the end of the year is anything but slow. There are school events, last-minute plans, broken sleep and a never-ending mental load.

The nervous system is the missing piece of the gut health puzzle. You can eat all the right foods and still feel wired, bloated and exhausted if your body never gets the chance to switch into “rest and digest”. There’s a lot of noise out there about nervous system health. We’ll cut through all of it and bring you what you really need to know: the science made simple, and small, realistic tools that fit into a day with children.

Come and take two warm, unhurried hours for yourself, with a seasonal drink in hand. You’ll leave a little lighter and more grounded, ready to rest.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

What Information we will cover

Nervous system health in plain language: “fight or flight”, “rest and digest”, and the shutdown state that many exhausted parents will recognise, including how each one feels in the body.
Why digestion needs “rest and digest”: what stress does to the gut, from bloating and constipation to IBS flares and poor sleep.
The gut–brain axis: how the gut, microbes and brain talk to each other in both directions, with an honest look at what we know and what’s still emerging.
The vagus nerve, realistically: what “vagal tone” really means, plus the truth about the wellness gadgets.
The parenting lens: the mental load, broken sleep and running on adrenaline, and the early signs that your system is running hot, so you can catch it before it tips over.
Calm that fits real life: tiny pockets of calm you can weave into the busiest of days, no 5am wake-ups required.

“This isn’t just about what’s on your plate — your gut will thrive when your body feels safe. Winter is our chance to understand the nervous system, the missing piece of the gut health puzzle, and give it what it really needs.”

— Gutsy Flora

The morning

Seasonal treats to welcome you
Presentation on the Seasonal topic - Nervous System Health
A Mindful Practice: A short gut–brain mindful practice together, with gentle intention setting for Winter.
Through the seasons: how to weave a simple nervous system check-in into each season, so calm becomes part of how you care for your gut all year round
Optional: a 30-minute mindful walk afterwards in the Japanese gardens at Nezu Museum, just over the road

Guides & Practices
You’ll take home Tools and tips for nervous system support amid the chaos. It’s a practical guide for busy parents, with realistic ways to support sleep, movement and stress. It comes with links to short guided mini practices, one for each season, so you can return to them all year. You’ll also receive a Gutsy Seasons sheet with a simple seasonal check-in to keep your gut and nervous system supported through the year.

Who is this for?
This is for parents who already care about gut health and want to understand the “why” behind feeling wired, tired or unsettled even when they’re eating well. You don’t need any experience of meditation or yoga, and there’s nothing to buy or master. Just come as you are and enjoy a morning that’s yours.