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Introduction
to Ayurveda
East
West Book Shop, Mountain View
Immerse yourself in Ayurveda, the
natural and spiritual science of masterful living from India,
and reclaim abiding health and wellbeing. Renowned scholar,
healer and teacher and founder of Ayurvedic College -Vedika
Gurukula in Berkeley, Pratichi Mathur, will share the amazing
mind-body principles that influence us at every level, down
to each and every cell, and, predispose us to manifesting certain
diseases when we are in a state of imbalance. With implementation
of Ayurveda's wisdom, the same natural principles can be employed
as agents of proactive change, and lead the path back to balance
and reclaiming our birthright - abiding health and wellbeing.
A teacher of teachers, Pratichi Mathur facilitates experiential
Ayurveda ablaze with Shakti to awaken and enkindle self healing.
The introductory class includes chanting of rare Ayurvedic chants
by Pratichi, that when heard mindfully, promote healing and
assist balance at every level. This is a rare opportunity to
study from a traditional master of Ayurveda and experience its
oral transmission and effortless internalization. |
Date:
Friday, June 26th, 2009; 7:30 PM
Location: East West Book Shop
324 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
Cost: Free
but call to reserve space - 650.988.9800
Presented
by: Vedika's Acharyaa Pratichi Mathur |
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Ayurveda
Immersion for Optimum Wellbeing
East
West Book Shop, Mountain View
Ayurveda's wisdom has created a
revolution in health consciousness, and practitioners and clients
from diverse spiritual paths around the world are returning
home to nature. Immerse yourself in the natural and spiritual
principles of Ayurveda with master teacher Pratichi Mathur;
understand the nature of your own being and which foods and
activities you should avoid or embrace to tip the critical balance
toward self healing, physical vitality, immunity, joy, peace
of mind and spiritual progression. See
talk June 26 |
Date:
Saturday, June 27th, 2009; 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Location: East West Book Shop
324 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
Cost:
$75 in advance, $85 day of event |
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A One Day - Ayurvedic Cooking Class
Presented by Shunya Pratichi Mathur & Chef Sanjai
Ayurveda heals through food and its concept beneficial diet (Sattvic Ahara). Eating according to the Ayurvedic injunctions goes a long way to restoring min-body-spirit health. Food can either be Dosha balancing or Dosha aggravating, and we will help you choose the optimum foods easy-to-cook everyday Ayurvedic recipes.
If you are treading the path of Ayurveda, then this class will help you explore ideas that will compliment your health regimen. You will learn about healthy food combinations, and also, the incompatible combinations to be avoided. There is a science to eating right. Let us show you the way, with our years of experience in cooking and amazing knowledge of Ayurveda. All these wholesome foods provide a very nutritious total diet, at an incredibly reasonable cost. |
Date: Sunday, June 28th, 2009; 9:00 AM to 4 PM
Location: 39517 Dorrington Ct., Fremont, CA 94538
Cost: $75
Space is limited |
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Selections
from the Upanishads –
presented by Swami Bodhananda Saraswati
The Upanishads, early Vedic texts, constitute the philosophical insights of the early sages of India and propound truths of existence including non-dualism, the identity between Self (Atman) and Supreme Consciousness (Brahman), and ineffability of the absolute. The Upanishads awaken the spiritual potential inherent in all human beings and shed a whole new light on life, its challenges and potential to actualize human life by realizing the true Self through the living of Upanishadic values.
Swami Bodhananda Saraswati is a highly respected Vedantin. As a monk, scholar, and author, he is an accomplished and much loved teacher of the wisdom of the Upanishads. A learned, compassionate and engaging person, Swamiji is the Spiritual Founder and Director of the Sambodh Foundation in New Delhi , the Bodhananda Research Foundation for Management and Leadership Studies in Trivandrum , Kerala, The Sambodh Society, Inc. his American organization, and the Bodhananda Seva Societies in Kerala, dividing his time amongst these ashrams and abodes of humanitarian service. |
Date:
Saturday, July 18th, 2009 & Sunday July 19th; 2:00 PM to
6:00 PM
Location: Rudramandir, Room 104
830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
Suggested Donation: $15 per class |
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Treating Obesity at the Source - Obesity:
Shifting Focus from Calories and Stimulants to Agni to End the Cycle of False Hunger and Over Nourishment
Presented by Vaidya Mahesh Sabade
While Western medicine understands the need for disciplined eating and consistent exercise to reverse obesity, Ayurveda complements this effectively with its in-depth knowledge of the qualities of foods and effective lifestyles, and its powerful yogic practices for the body, mind and spirit that help uproot the physical, mental and emotional causes of obesity for sustainable, long term results. Obesity keeps us from living our dreams and keeps us disconnected from our healthy self within. Leaping beyond mainstream prescriptions for burning calories, Ayurveda opens dimensions of powerful, long term weight loss via two forms of tapas or austerity: firstly burning excess fat in the body by first burning the aam or pathological metabolites / toxins that perpetuate the cycle of false hunger and over nourishment, and secondly, learning to discipline the tongue and uproot cravings from the mind. Benefit from this amazing talk on the Ayurvedic path to weiht loss.
Vaidya Mahesh Sabade is an accomplished Ayurvedic practitioner, Panchakarma expert, and teacher. He is an anchor faculty of Vedika Gurukula in Berkeley, and as well as teaching and practicing in Pune. Vaidya Maheshji earned the Ayurvedacharya and Ayurveda Vachaspati degrees (B.A.M.S. & M.D.) from the University of Pune, and conducted research on obesity and lekhan basti after receiving a Dharam Hinduja Scholarship for post-graduate studies and research at the Ayurved Research Institute in Pune. Since 1997, Vaidya Maheshji has been running his own Ayurvedic consultancy and Panchakarma center in Pune, and teaches Panchakarma at the College of Ayurveda and Research Centre, Akurdi, Pune. He has recently been appointed as Honorary Ayurveda Consultant for the State Governor of Maharashtra, and also consults at University of Pune Health Center. He is co-author, along with Dr. P. H. Kulkarni, of Aahar, The Scientific Diet, and his forthcoming publication is Aromatic Plants in Ayurveda. read more |
Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2009; 6:30 PM to
9:00 PM
Location: Rudramandir, Room 104
830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
Suggested Donation: $20 |
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Vedika
Special Event
Gurukula Spiritualized Ayurveda
Education Immersion
Four –- Three hour Ayurveda classes that will change your
life for the better
Presenter: Vedika's Acharyaa
Pratichi Mathur
Nature of Classes - All Levels
Welcome. No prior knowledge of Ayurveda necessary. These classes
are stand alone and can be utilized by any seeker of health
and wellbeing to take advantage of the wisdom of Ayurveda and
apply it in daily living. Also, these classes can be considered
preparatory for future students of Vedika Gurukula also they
prepare and nurture the student's mind to receive the profound
wisdom and science of the sages. It is recommended that all
potential students who sincerely wish to understand the spiritually
energized curriculum of Vedika Gurukula - attend these classes
to review the Gurukula concepts.
Preparatory classes will be
held on 4 Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
| Date |
Topic |
| Oct 20 |
Introduction to traditional
Ayurveda, its history and sources through oral exponents
and ancient texts, and its dynamic lifestyle of transformations
in health, wellbeing and knowledge. |
| Oct 27 |
Introduction to Gurukula education,
the oral practices of ayurveda lived by family lineages
and sadhus, and their study for personal well-being and
service to humanity. |
| Nov 3 |
Karma and Dharma: Using the
law of Karma and and its fruits and understanding the principles
of Dharma to consciously craft health and wellbeing in mind,
body, and soul. |
| Nov 10 |
Ayurveda & Yoga Philosophy:
understanding Sattva Shuddhi – purification of the
mind, and the Gurukula concept of Shishya Sadhana - the
Ayurveda student's path of immersion in conscious education. |
This series of Preparation Classes
gives an illuminating introduction to traditional Ayurvedic
knowledge and practice, explaining both its astonishing science
and its spiritual foundations.
The series is invaluable for prospective
students as it provides an opportunity to explore, understand
and experience the spiritually energized curriculum of Vedika
Gurukula, its roots in an oral tradition, and its style of education.
It is also a wonderful opportunity to meet the Vaidyas, the
learned ayurvedic healers and practitions, who teach at Vedika
Gurukula.
The cost is $30 per class or $100
for the entire series of 4 classes if paid in full prior to
start of class or on the first day of the classes (a $20 savings).
Those interested in signing up in advance should RSVP with Ishani
at registrar@vedikaglobal.org.
You can also pay at the desk on
the day of class by cash, check or credit card.
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Class
Dates :
Oct 20, 2009(Tue)
Oct 27, 2009(Tue)
Nov 3, 2009(Tue)
Nov 10, 2009(Tue)
Time :
6:00 - 9:00PM.
Location: Rudramandir, Room 113
830 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94710
Presenter : Acharyaa Pratichi Mathur
Cost:
$30/class or $100 if paid in full either on first day of class
or prior to start of class (a $ 20 savings). |
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