Spring into Ayurveda - Workshop Sat 21st March 09

We are offering a one-day introduction into the science of Ayurveda. The intention of this workshop is to introduce the concept of appropriate health regimes according to seasons, age and health. It will offer information and solutions to the specific health problems that can occur at this time. Spring in Ayurvedic terms is referred to, as “Kapha” which is damp and heavy, consisting of water and earth elements, so promoting a health regime, which encourages dry and light elements, will help to create balance.

Start:  10.00 am
Introduction: Invocation to Lord Dhanvantari.

A General overview of Ayurveda Introducing:

• Pancha maha bhutas - Earth, water, fire, air and ether
  
• Tri- dosha - Vata, Pitta and Kapha
  
• Rasa (Tastes) - Sweet, sour, salt, pungent, astringent and bitter
  
• Tri-guna - Sattva, rajas and tamas
  

Ayurveda considers healthy regimes, classified below, as essential to health:

• Dinacharya - Daily regimes
  
• Rtucharya - Seasonal regimes
  

 The relevance of these will be explained and appropriate techniques will be taught.

Lunch: 12.00 to 2.00 pm - As a part of the course a delicious lunch will be prepared.  The meal is specifically chosen to include the concepts of the course, explaining the quantities and qualities of the ingredients and relating them to Ayurvedic principles. You will all have an opportunity to help in the preparation of the meal and to learn more about the blending of spices and their therapeutic qualities.

Demonstration - Ayurveda promotes a variety of treatments for different diseases and different parts of the body. A treatment particularly suitable for the spring is called Nasya. This treatment will be demonstrated and an opportunity given to all attending to experience the benefits it promotes.

Questions: 4.30 pm - Janette Rice and Tanya Bradbury are both passionate about Ayurveda. They want to share this eternal knowledge with you so that you will be able to incorporate it into your daily life. Time will be set-aside at the end for any questions relating to the course and for any health issues highlighted during the day.

The cost of the workshop is £45.00 and spaces are limited to only 10 participants; so to reserve a place and to find out more details please email us or call 07779 583 123

We welcome any feedback, which could help us to improve future courses.

Thank you for interest and we look forward to welcoming you.

Tanya and Janette