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Hatha Yoga & Ayurveda course level 1
with Madhuri
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Ayurveda is the most ancient and comprehensive healing science in existance today. It recognizes that every being is an individual and it gives us the tools to accept responsibility for what we create in our lives physically, mentally and emotionally in order to return to balance and harmony.
In this seven session course Ayurveda and Yoga are shown to be totally complementary, being the 'two sides of the same coin'. We will be looking at the various 'doshas' or constitution types to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves in our hatha yoga practice and in our lives. We will be looking at our yoga practice from an Ayurvedic perspective and learning which yoga practices will bring us the greatest sense of balance and which ones will create more disharmony.
You will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda and how season, diet, lifestyle, age, climate, personality and mental attitudes can create health or disease. The classes wil incorporate both discussion of Ayurvedic principles and Hatha Yoga practice.

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Ayurvedic Nutrition
with Madhuri
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Ayurveda is the ancient system of India which looks to heal the body, mind and spirit. In this holistic science, the proper foodand diet for each indidviual is integral to being completely healthy, therefore not every 'healthy' food maybe ideal for everyone. We must understand our 'dosha' (body type) and its specific requirements in order to achieve health, balance and harmony. Ayurveda provides insight into which foods suit each dosha of the individual.

Learn how to:
Choose foods to support your body's optimum balance
Increase energy
Avoid foods that will create toxins and indigestion for you
Choose the best spices for cooking
Eat with the seasons

You will receive Ayurvedic recipes to get you started on your journey of cooking for good health.

Ayurveda & Yoga : An introduction
With Jaisri Lambert
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Join us to explore this fascinating ancient holistic science, the 'mother of all modalities' so relevant in our search for solutions to todays healthcare challenges. You will gain 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. Ayurveda seeks to regain health by restoring balance to your individual qualities and elements.
This information will then be translated through the practices of Yoga, to illustrate how we can approach our Yoga practice from an Ayurvedic perspective, to truely assist with maintaining optimum health and balance.

Ayurveda : Exploring the Subdoshas
With Jaisri Lambert
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Join us to explore and de-mystify the Ayurvedic Doshas : Vata (air principle), Pitta (fire principle) and Kapha (earth/water), and focus on theirrespective "Subdoshas". Each of the fifteen sub-doshic expressions is revealed through their sanskrit names, which convey their meanings and purposes. You will gain insight into anatomy and physiology according to Ayurvedic medicine, the world's oldest holistic science and sister science to yoga. We will begin an exploration of pulse assessment of the sub-doshas and deepen an understanding of pathogenesis according to Ayurveda. This program is suggested for intemediate students, though 'beginners' are welcome with instructor approval (Contact Madhuri 604-215-0037)