~March 1 at 3pm -6pm at 445 E Front St Traverse City
Lead by David Lesinski
Introduction to Ayurveda
Introduction to Ayurveda is a three hour course that combines information sharing and experiential learning to provide you a strong foundation of Ayurveda’s main concepts. More importantly, you’ll walk out of the workshop with a clear set of steps to begin your journey into a healthier and more balanced way of living that is personalized to your life and body type.
Course Outline
- What is Ayurveda?
1. Definition of Ayurveda
2. Ayurveda’s definition of a healthy person (enlightenment)
3. Consciousness Model
4. Experience: Kosha Meditation
B) Ojas: Ayurvedic Mojo
1. Ojas Defined
2. Bliss Techniques (big support with little effort)
a) Savoring
b) Human Resources
c) Experience: Journal: What do I love to do?
d) Experience: Orienting-receiving a message back
C) Ama
1. Defined
2. Examples and Byproducts Conversation
3. Reducing Ama (strong digestion)
4. Experience: Make and take a Ginger Pickle
5. Hot Water Routine
6. Importance of sleep
7. Daily Retreat
8. Experience: Presence Techniques or Guided Meditation
D) The Doshas
a) Described and defined (5 elements)
b) fun group quiz (vata-pizza, pitta-ice cream, etc.)
c) focus in on balance/homeostasis
e) Experience: Dosha Quiz (discuss and share)
f) Handout and discuss packets that explain
David will go over the principles of Ayurveda & how you can incorporate within your everyday life. This Ayurvedic class also includes music, guided meditation, food tasting and more. Dosha quiz will be available so you can learn more about your Dosha balance.
David Lesinski is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, Ayurvedic practitioner, reiki practitioner, meditation teacher, men’s work facilitator as well as spending time doing medicine work with shamans and many other forms of holistic healing.