Ever wonder why some people need more sleep or some people love running in during the hottest part of a summers day. Ever wonder why you crave crunchy, salty foods and your friend or partner loves all things soft and sweet?
Ayurveda is an ancient science of medicine that considers at the whole person, not just what ails you, but treats you in a holistic way ( food, herbs, ) to cultivate homeostasis / harmony in the whole being.
Ayurveda 101
Introduction to Ayurveda & how to create Health in your life. Ayurvedic medicine is entirely holistic. It strives to create harmony between the body, mind, and spirit, maintaining that this balance prevents illness, treats acute conditions, and contributes to a long healthy life. Ayurveda views each person as unique with individual needs. We may all be human but we have slightly different physiologies and emotional tendencies. Ayurveda teaches that for these reasons, each person’s path toward optimal health is unique.
Handouts and pens will be included. Prepare to explore some foods and spices to help understand the tastes.
What is Ayurveda? Ancient wisdom and how we apply it today.
What are the Doshas? How does my Dosha affect my health and choices?
What does it mean to be “healthy”? What does Prakruti mean? What does Vikruti mean?
What is agni? How to I keep the fire burning?
We attribute it all to the Gunas!
Taste it all! Indtroduction to the tastes!