AYURVEDIC STUDY
Ayurvedic* study is relevant to anyone who desires good health and insight into the nature of life. In fact, the very words “ayur” and “veda” mean “science of life” – the same two words in Latin are “bio” and “logy” (“science of life-study”)! The information is apprehended easily in that we will be discussing principles of universal concern.
Ayurveda is a subset of the artava veda, hence it is deeply rooted in the ancient spirituality of India. It is truly “the medicine of yoga” because it fosters the evolution of one’s consciousness, as well as shedding light on lifestyle, asana and pranayama practice!
All lecture offerings below follow a format of presentation with handouts followed by a Q & A period. Sonam Targee is always a very thorough and engaging speaker, considerate of the participants’ level of experience.
Any of the listed subjects is available for any group, although we strongly advise that any group begin at the beginning with “Introduction to Ayurveda” or “Healing Remedies from the Kitchen” as their first taste of Ayurveda, which, as you know from our site, is a very diverse, and in –depth subject as well as healthy way of living!
Each lecture, unless otherwise indicated, is formatted to a 2.5-hr period for the presentation followed by a brief Q & A. For booking arrangements and payment information, please contact Ancient Universal Medicine at 585-256-1841.
LECTURE SUBJECTS INCLUDE**
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART ONE: BASIC THEORY
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
AYURVEDA, YOGA, AND ASANA
ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR USE IN AYURVEDA
HEALING REMEDIES FROM THE KITCHEN
KIRTAN, ECSTATIC CHANT
METABOLIC DISEASE
PATHWAYS OF FLOW
PREPARING FOR AUTUMN: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SPRING: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SUMMER: PACIFYING PITTA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR WINTER: PACIFYING KAPHA DOSHA
SOUND BATH WITH SONAM
SPIRITUAL HEALING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
* Ayurveda means, literally, the “art and science of living a healthy life!”
**Each title above is a self-contained 2.5 hr. lecture
Ayurveda is a subset of the artava veda, hence it is deeply rooted in the ancient spirituality of India. It is truly “the medicine of yoga” because it fosters the evolution of one’s consciousness, as well as shedding light on lifestyle, asana and pranayama practice!
All lecture offerings below follow a format of presentation with handouts followed by a Q & A period. Sonam Targee is always a very thorough and engaging speaker, considerate of the participants’ level of experience.
Any of the listed subjects is available for any group, although we strongly advise that any group begin at the beginning with “Introduction to Ayurveda” or “Healing Remedies from the Kitchen” as their first taste of Ayurveda, which, as you know from our site, is a very diverse, and in –depth subject as well as healthy way of living!
Each lecture, unless otherwise indicated, is formatted to a 2.5-hr period for the presentation followed by a brief Q & A. For booking arrangements and payment information, please contact Ancient Universal Medicine at 585-256-1841.
LECTURE SUBJECTS INCLUDE**
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART ONE: BASIC THEORY
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
AYURVEDA, YOGA, AND ASANA
ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR USE IN AYURVEDA
HEALING REMEDIES FROM THE KITCHEN
KIRTAN, ECSTATIC CHANT
METABOLIC DISEASE
PATHWAYS OF FLOW
PREPARING FOR AUTUMN: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SPRING: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SUMMER: PACIFYING PITTA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR WINTER: PACIFYING KAPHA DOSHA
SOUND BATH WITH SONAM
SPIRITUAL HEALING
WOMEN’S HEALTH
* Ayurveda means, literally, the “art and science of living a healthy life!”
**Each title above is a self-contained 2.5 hr. lecture
LECTURE DESCRIPTIONS
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART ONE: BASIC THEORY
Ayurvedic study is relevant to anyone who desires good health, and insight into the nature of life. In fact, the very words “ayur” and “veda” mean “science of life”– the same two words in Latin are “bio” and “logy” (“science of life-study”)!
In this introductory class, we will focus on making the information immediately useful and easy to understand. The reason it is apprehended so easily is that we will be discussing principles of universal concern.
To state the patterns in the simplest terms, most of us are either too hot, too cold, too damp or too dry… this is one’s “internal climate”
Lastly, this class will discuss Prana-what traditional Chinese medicine calls “chi” and how this energy moves in the body and mind. Acknowledging that there is an inner vitality circulating throughout the body is a profound gift from Asian medicine to the world. Learning how to consciously work with it is a tremendous advantage for living a healthy life. Imagine having great mental clarity, emotional stability, and peace of mind and heart.
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
AYURVEDA, YOGA, AND ASANA
ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR USE IN AYURVEDA
HEALING REMEDIES FROM THE KITCHEN
An ideal topic for the novice, this lecture presents the basics of Ayurveda in a nutshell and expands the subject matter to inform the lay person of how to implement in the kitchen with foods for dosha, season, condition, etc. Lecture will be tailored to meet the questions presented by the audience.
KIRTAN, ECSTATIC CHANT
METABOLIC DISEASE
PATHWAYS OF FLOW
There are SO many pathways of flow in the human body, ranging in size for instance, from the big channels (mahasrotas) of the gastro-intestinal system to the little pathways (srotamsi) transporting nutrients and wastes in and out of each cell!
The chakra system as well, is a system consisting of wheels of Shakti (spiritual power) with Prana (flow of energy) connecting them via the Nadis (channels).
Even our relationships with each other can be considered to be a form of Srotas. In addition, there is a subtle invisible channel connecting the top of the head to a greater energy above it. Consider the movement of energy from heaven to earth through the vertical human form.
Understanding of Chi flow, Sonam will also give specific instructions on how to become more sensitive to the flow of chi through frequent meditation, making one’s awareness more subtle, and how to experience and work with one’s own vital force!
PREPARING FOR AUTUMN: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SPRING: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SUMMER: PACIFYING PITTA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR WINTER: PACIFYING KAPHA DOSHA
SOUND BATH WITH SONAM
This event is a part of the yogic tradition called nada yoga- the yoga of sacred sound.
Deep listening is a way of focusing the mind. with concentrated attention on what is heard, a relaxed, aware state of being is engendered. from there, the devotional music can open your heart and create a profound sense of inner peace.
Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to sit, stand, even lie down during the sound bath. no participation other than active listening is required! it's like a purifying shower of love through sound!
SPIRITUAL HEALING
Spiritual healing is the art and science of Ayurvedic healing at the deepest level: the level of the heart when there is great peace of mind and heart, and profound caring for all of life; then all disease and pain is seen as a goal to the spiritual life.
We ask ourselves, “What is it in my life that is out of harmony with the environment?”
While the body has the three doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, the mind has the two doshas of Rajas (hyperactivity) and Tamas (inertia) The balance between these two extremes is the contentment of Sattva (pure being-ness).
The quiet observation of the mind is like a veritable rocket to help us evolve in awareness, thus shedding light and insight onto the path of health and God-realization/enlightenment.
The lecture will introduce the idea of dropping into awareness for a very short period of time and eventually increase the time to twenty minutes by the end of 60 days. (Ideal sitting time goal might be twenty minutes morning and evening).
WOMEN’S HEALTH
This lecture will cover the Ayurvedic/Yogic approach to breast health, menses, menopause, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids. There are many therapeutic modes of treatment in Ayurveda besides herbal medicine, for instance yoga poses (asanas), external compresses, essential dietary adjustments to increase or decrease blood flow, and self-massage, to name a few.
Although Eastern medicine does not name and explain individual hormones, it gives us a comprehensive context within which to understand how they work. For instance, when we adjust our nutrition and lifestyle, our hormones shift in response.
This talk is beyond the theoretical – the participant will learn many practical ideas that can be implemented right away!
Ayurvedic study is relevant to anyone who desires good health, and insight into the nature of life. In fact, the very words “ayur” and “veda” mean “science of life”– the same two words in Latin are “bio” and “logy” (“science of life-study”)!
In this introductory class, we will focus on making the information immediately useful and easy to understand. The reason it is apprehended so easily is that we will be discussing principles of universal concern.
To state the patterns in the simplest terms, most of us are either too hot, too cold, too damp or too dry… this is one’s “internal climate”
Lastly, this class will discuss Prana-what traditional Chinese medicine calls “chi” and how this energy moves in the body and mind. Acknowledging that there is an inner vitality circulating throughout the body is a profound gift from Asian medicine to the world. Learning how to consciously work with it is a tremendous advantage for living a healthy life. Imagine having great mental clarity, emotional stability, and peace of mind and heart.
INTRO TO AYURVEDA-PART TWO: DIAGNOSTIC MEASURES
AYURVEDA, YOGA, AND ASANA
ESSENTIAL OILS AND THEIR USE IN AYURVEDA
HEALING REMEDIES FROM THE KITCHEN
An ideal topic for the novice, this lecture presents the basics of Ayurveda in a nutshell and expands the subject matter to inform the lay person of how to implement in the kitchen with foods for dosha, season, condition, etc. Lecture will be tailored to meet the questions presented by the audience.
KIRTAN, ECSTATIC CHANT
METABOLIC DISEASE
PATHWAYS OF FLOW
There are SO many pathways of flow in the human body, ranging in size for instance, from the big channels (mahasrotas) of the gastro-intestinal system to the little pathways (srotamsi) transporting nutrients and wastes in and out of each cell!
The chakra system as well, is a system consisting of wheels of Shakti (spiritual power) with Prana (flow of energy) connecting them via the Nadis (channels).
Even our relationships with each other can be considered to be a form of Srotas. In addition, there is a subtle invisible channel connecting the top of the head to a greater energy above it. Consider the movement of energy from heaven to earth through the vertical human form.
Understanding of Chi flow, Sonam will also give specific instructions on how to become more sensitive to the flow of chi through frequent meditation, making one’s awareness more subtle, and how to experience and work with one’s own vital force!
PREPARING FOR AUTUMN: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SPRING: PACIFYING VATA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR SUMMER: PACIFYING PITTA DOSHA
PREPARING FOR WINTER: PACIFYING KAPHA DOSHA
SOUND BATH WITH SONAM
This event is a part of the yogic tradition called nada yoga- the yoga of sacred sound.
Deep listening is a way of focusing the mind. with concentrated attention on what is heard, a relaxed, aware state of being is engendered. from there, the devotional music can open your heart and create a profound sense of inner peace.
Please wear comfortable clothing and feel free to sit, stand, even lie down during the sound bath. no participation other than active listening is required! it's like a purifying shower of love through sound!
SPIRITUAL HEALING
Spiritual healing is the art and science of Ayurvedic healing at the deepest level: the level of the heart when there is great peace of mind and heart, and profound caring for all of life; then all disease and pain is seen as a goal to the spiritual life.
We ask ourselves, “What is it in my life that is out of harmony with the environment?”
While the body has the three doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, the mind has the two doshas of Rajas (hyperactivity) and Tamas (inertia) The balance between these two extremes is the contentment of Sattva (pure being-ness).
The quiet observation of the mind is like a veritable rocket to help us evolve in awareness, thus shedding light and insight onto the path of health and God-realization/enlightenment.
The lecture will introduce the idea of dropping into awareness for a very short period of time and eventually increase the time to twenty minutes by the end of 60 days. (Ideal sitting time goal might be twenty minutes morning and evening).
WOMEN’S HEALTH
This lecture will cover the Ayurvedic/Yogic approach to breast health, menses, menopause, ovarian cysts, and uterine fibroids. There are many therapeutic modes of treatment in Ayurveda besides herbal medicine, for instance yoga poses (asanas), external compresses, essential dietary adjustments to increase or decrease blood flow, and self-massage, to name a few.
Although Eastern medicine does not name and explain individual hormones, it gives us a comprehensive context within which to understand how they work. For instance, when we adjust our nutrition and lifestyle, our hormones shift in response.
This talk is beyond the theoretical – the participant will learn many practical ideas that can be implemented right away!
