Cambridgeshire Vegan Festival (Peterborough)

• 12pm

TBC

With Kate Dunbar

• 1pm

The Practice of Loving Kindness - Veganism, Buddhism and Animal Activism

Michelle Thomas explores how Buddhist practices, such as metta - the practice of loving kindness and mindfulness, can help vegans overcome negative emotions and help to sustain them in their advocacy work. This talk is for everyone, you don’t need to be Buddhist! Drawing on her yoga teaching, Michelle will include some simple breath work, posture, and energy techniques, that can be used whenever we find ourselves in those difficult conversations, challenged during our animal advocacy, or if we simply need to bring a few moments of peace and calm to our life.

With Michelle Thomas - co-founder of Buddhist Animal Advocates

• 2pm

TBC

• 3pm

The Shortcut To Fulfilment

TALK OVERVIEW

The Shortcut To Fulfilment explores the connection between veganism, animal welfare and personal wellbeing. Combining lived experience with scientific research in neurobiology, psychophysiology and altruism, Sioni Mavani-Puri examines how acts of compassion can positively influence stress regulation, emotional wellbeing and long term health, while creating a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment. The talk also highlights practical and often overlooked ways people can support animal welfare beyond donating or volunteering, showing how small acts of contribution can create powerful ripple effects for both animals and humans alike.

With Sioni Mavani-Puri

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

SIONI MAVANI-PURI

Sioni has over 20 years of experience working with animals. Her background includes a National Diploma in Horse Management and a BSc in Equestrian Science and Psychology. She also holds certifications in Animal Communication, Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Shiatsu. Alongside her work with animals, she trained as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. She is also a Life Coach, Neuro Linguistic Programming practitioner and Human Design coach. Her work sits at the intersection of animal welfare, psychology and personal development. She founded Giving is Living, a nonprofit animal welfare organisation in South Africa, supporting hospitals, sanctuaries and smaller charities across Cape Town through rescue, rehabilitation and community outreach.

Her work centres on one principle. Improving the lives of animals while strengthening the people who care for them.

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