Ayurveda teaches that no two people are alike. We each have unique needs which, when understood and met, allow us to live balanced, harmonious lives. Ultimately, this sets the stage for achieving inner peace.
But what does this mean for you? Which is best for you – to purify or to nourish?
How can you determine which is most suited to you, and how can you accomplish this gently and safely on a daily basis?
According to Ayurveda, proper diet and lifestyle are key, along with understanding what makes you uniquely you. In this program…
As we embrace and apply fundamental Ayurvedic principles, we will explore how doing so reveals our true inner nature – which is pure love, pure joy, and interconnectedness.
This program is for you if you would like to:
Leave this retreat with an incredible Ayurvedic toolkit involving:
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago! Derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge), Ayurveda translates to the knowledge or science of life.
The system of Ayurveda attributes disease to imbalances in a person’s consciousness. It prescribes treatments unique to the individual’s bodily constitution (Prakriti) based upon the 3 life forces or Doshas: movement (Vata), metabolism (Pitta), and nourishment (Kapha).
What are the benefits of Ayurveda?
The primary focus of following Ayurvedic principles in everyday life (including in diet, sleep habits, daily routines, physical fitness, etc.) is to find and maintain balance between the body, mind, spirit and the environment through an internal purification process accompanied by a dosha-specific diet, herbal remedies, yoga, and meditation. Treatment aids the individual by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing metabolism and resistance to disease, quietening mental anguish and bringing harmony to all areas of life. Knowledge of Ayurveda helps one to maintain general health and wellbeing long-term by allowing one to treat imbalances as they occur and before they manifest as greater problems to worry about (such as serious illnesses).
Marisa Jackson-Kinman (Sri Devi) is an Ayurvedic Doctor and the Lead Faculty at the California College of Ayurveda, where she is also involved in curriculum development. Marisa‘s certifications include Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Pancha Karma Specialist, and Sivananda Yoga Teacher, among others. She is a contributing writer to various magazines including the Ayurveda Journal of Health. Marisa is a professional member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and a former Member of the Board of the California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine. She teaches a variety of Ayurvedic workshops at various locations worldwide.
Your course schedule has been designed by the presenter to provide a holistic educational experience, and includes course presentation time, meal times, and free time for you to enjoy the beach and the grounds and participate in the ashram’s daily programs. Lines in bold type indicate required course times.
Morning and Evening Satsang: community gatherings for meditation, chanting & teachings; sometimes a silent beach walk.
Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes: available on outdoor ocean and bayfront platforms (beginner and intermediate levels offered twice daily).
DAY 1:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch
11:00am Ashram Welcome & History Tour (meets at Reception)
11:30am Inauguration Ceremony
12:00-3:00pm Course session
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Dinner together
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 2 – DAY 4:
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch together
11:00am-12:00pm Karma Yoga/Free Time
12:00-3:00 pm Course session
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00 pm Dinner together
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
DAY 5 (Last Day):
6:00-8:00am Morning Satsang
8:00am Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
10:00am Brunch together
11:00am-12:00pm Karma Yoga/Free Time
12:00 to 2:30 pm Course session
3:00pm Graduation Ceremony
4:00pm Yoga Asana & Pranayama Classes
6:00pm Dinner
8:00 to 9:45pm Evening Satsang
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