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Introductory
Ayurvedic Trainings, Seminars and Overviews. Reserve speaker
services for your seminar, conference or event. Presentations
can be tailored to your needs and interests. Choose from
the following formats, or suggest one for your group.
Half-Day
and Full-Day Topics: 3-6 hrs.
These
informative presentations provide tailored overviews
for your interest group. Suggest your topic or choose
from: Ayurveda and Endometriosis, Osteoporosis, Irritable
Bowel Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Self-care for Menstruation, Face Reading, Emotional Balance, Alzheimer’s,
Fibromyalgia, Psoriasis/Eczema, Fatigue, Attention
Deficit, Migraine, Diabetes, Asthma, Panic, Conception
and Genetics, Menopause, Nutritional Principles, Overview
of Panchakarma, Ayurvedic Health Education Policy,
etc. This format is the best way to design a specific
curriculum or presentation to meet your group’s
needs. Other classes are available as follows:
Introduction
to Ayurvedic Medicine: 6 hrs.
Join
us to explore this fascinating ancient holistic science,
the “mother of all holistic modalities” so
relevant in our search for solutions to today’s
health care challenges. You will gain an understanding
of Ayurvedic principles such as your “Prakruti”,
your Ayurvedic constitutional nature and your “Vikruti” or
current state of health. We will explore the history,
philosophy and practical aspects of Ayurveda together
with an analysis of how Ayurveda can help you individualize
health care practices.
Dina
Charya: Daily Principles and Practices of Ayurveda:
12 hrs.
This
two-day retreat format emphasizes lifestyle according
to Ayurveda through a rejuvenating experiential program.
A great refresher get-away, participants experience
a weekend immersion in the philosophies and practices
of Ayurveda. Learn your Ayurvedic constitution and
discover seasonal dietary and lifestyle strategies
for everyday use. Learn to balance Vata (air element),
Pitta (fire element) and Kapha (water element) in your
body and emotions. Focus adapted to your group (e.g.,
physicians – Ayurveda and Genetics, yoga teachers – Ayurveda
and Asana, teens – Ayurveda and Relationships,
endometriosis patients – Ayurvedic Management
of Endometriosis, etc.)
Note:
Ask about longer programs.
Turiya
Therapy: Level I Introduction to “Marma Chikitsa” 13
hrs.
Learn
the “General Session” in Turiya Therapy,
including Basic Concepts, Assessment Techniques, Chakra
Balancing, Marma Points, Cranial Protocols, Mind/Body
Principles, and much more. Turiya Therapy has its roots
in Polarity Therapy and Ayurvedic medicine, and recognizes
unresolved emotions as pathogens while offering powerful
hands-on techniques for emotional healing. Fri. 6-9
pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun, 2 pm-6 pm.
The
Six-Week Study Group Series : 18 hrs.
Welcome
to this evening series focused on the history and theory
of Ayurveda. It is ideal for those wanting an overview
of Ayurveda, especially for self-healing. Mondays 6pm-9pm.
Our six topics are as follows, and may be adapted according
to need
and
interest.
- Sankhiya
philosophy, the Prakruti/Vikruti Paradigm and Food
Choices.
- Psychology
According to Ayurveda – Our Mental Constitutional
Natures.
- Panchkarma – Understand Ayurveda’s Cleansing and Rejuvenation
Procedures.
- Home Remedies and Self Care.
- Dina Charya – Harmonize with your Appetite, Sleep and Solar
Cycles.
- Shared Feast – Identify the Six Tastes and Balance the Three
Doshas.
Four-part
Introduction to Food Concepts in Ayurveda: 24 hrs.
Welcome
to this fun, experiential introduction to the basic
principles and recipes of simple, delicious Ayurvedic
dishes, easy to prepare at home. Saturdays 10am - 4pm.
Limit is 20 participants.
1.
Learn how to Balance Your “Dosha” with
food choices and cooking techniques. We will enjoy
lunch or supper together and experience the benefits
of our shared feast and friendship. Learn food science
in Ayurveda and how to balance Vata, Pitta and Kapha
for yourself and your family. Enjoy learning exercises,
information, recipes, friendship and much more. Our
menu features a simple Ayurvedic meal. Bring a friend.
2.
Learn Food Combining according to
Ayurveda. We will understand the Ayurvedic concepts
of “Agni” (digestive fire) and “Vipak” (post-digestive
effect), and examine factors influencing effective
digestion as a foundation for health. We will also
study “slow poisons”, a category of foods
known to leave toxic deposits at the cellular level.
Westernized dishes are featured.
3.
Discover the Secrets of the Six Tastes of
sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent and astringent
tastes and their implications in dietary science and
pharmacology according to Ayurveda. This class is the
most important of this four-part series, and brings
useful tips and recipes for maintaining your family’s
health in today’s busy lifestyle. Anchor previous
concepts and learn new concepts.
4. Home
Kitchen Pharmacy Learn kitchen herbs and
spices for everyday use. We will discuss commonly
available plants such as ginger, turmeric, coriander
(cilantro), licorice and many more for their culinary
and medicinal qualities. You will learn to individualize
your family’s meal planning with ease, while
enjoying delicious, practical recipes for healing,
including breakfast choices.
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“I feel so wholly grateful, delighted, satisfied deeply – life is amazing & beautiful when viewed in this way.”
J.F., Yoga Teacher
“Beautiful, insightful, intuitive, generous WISE, WISE woman – what a gift. The study- what a gift.”
A.R., Yoga Therapist & Studio Owner
“It feels like the beginning of a life-long thread to me.”
H.A., Yoga Teacher
“Incredible wealth of material, detailed without getting too overwhelming-bringing it back to simplicity and the bigger picture.”
A.G., Yoga Teacher
“Personally, I could spend all day learning about Ayurvedic principles…thank you for explaining concepts in universal and easily understandable ways.”
K.K., Social Worker
“I feel like it (the class) was very informative and interactive. I felt like I knew this information some where inside of me, and you helped uncover it.”
A.C., Yoga Teacher
“Jaisri-you communicate very precisely and are totally understandable…thank you so much for your very generous interest and attention to each of our questions and personal concerns.”
D.H., Yoga Teacher
“I couldn’t get enough. Of course I felt like we just scratched the surface. Wonderful information. It has changed significantly the way I see yoga, other people, students and most important my understanding of myself…Great information. Deeply needed. Jaisri is a fountain of knowledge… Jaisri answered all questions effectively and sensitively.”
S.M., Real Estate Developer
“As my first introduction to Ayurveda, this seminar has been outstanding. Jaisri’s knowledge, wisdom, compassion, and heart have changed me…Jaisri happily and warmly welcomed every comment or question by me and other students. I am overwhelmed with admiration for this compassionate woman.”
K.L., Yoga Teacher
“…Jaisri’s kindness, warmth and depth of knowledge was inspiring that I could actually feel a shift in my pattern of thinking so that these methods are now more available to me as a practice…class has inspired me to study more deeply for my health and others”
K.B., Yoga Teacher
“…I’ve been working with the “Science” of Ayurveda for some time, but this past week a wise mother goddess came and diverted the SPIRIT of Ayurveda directly. I feel profoundly and forever changed…”
S.R., Yoga Studio Owner
“Thank you so much for your motherly love. Also, thanks for your mentoring and continued support. Truly, we are blessed for having you visit us.”
P.F., Yoga Therapist
To
Arrange for Seminars in Your Area:
To
arrange for any of these classes or to design classes
tailored to your group,
please
call 604-290-8201 (Can.) or 408-378-2880 (US).
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