Ayurveda and Neuroscience
Ayurveda honors the interconnected nature of all our internal systems - offering a deeper appreciation and understanding of our body-mind connection and how our lifestyle, behavior, thoughts, emotions, and diet are all influencing neurochemical changes within us.
In this course, we will explore:
- The function of the brain from a western perspective and learn the functional integrity of the subdoshas governing the brain from an Ayurvedic perspective.
- The Ayurvedic anatomy of the central nervous system and the subtle anatomy of the brain relating to the planets and karma.
- The relationship between our thoughts, feelings and emotions and the secretion of specific neurotransmitters and hormones.
- The ultimate potential of the brain and higher perception, called 'Soma Vidya', and discover how our limited intelligence is connected to the universal intelligence.
- The stages and states of consciousness - such as those found in dreams and in anesthetics.
- The foods and herbs that can help improve brain function
- Daily habits that can benefit specific neuro chemicals through behavioral and spiritual therapy and observe Vasant Lad unveiling the influence meditation and pranayama has on our brain.
- How we can improve and maintain brain health through ancient subtle therapies such as sound, touch, color, taste, and fragrance - investigating how certain mantras or herbs are related to the secretion of particular hormones and neurotransmitters.
Course Details:
- Length: Session is approximately 3 hours
- 3 credit hours
Ayurvedic Visionary
Meet the Master
Vasant Lad BAM&S, MASc
Vasant Lad, the founder, and director of The Ayurvedic Institute, has dedicated the past four decades of his life to disseminating Ayurveda in the Western world. With an unwavering commitment to healing and worldwide recognition as the foremost authority on Ayurveda outside of India, Dr. Lad's webinars encapsulate the essence of his extensive teaching and clinical expertise. Vasant Lad blends scientific and spiritual wisdom to help participants connect with themselves, achieve well-being and support their practice.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Anka Hoerster
I feel like not just my work as nurse but also my life in a human body has become so much more fluid, translucent and trusting. There is so much more that I need to learn before I’ll be able to effectively support others with the introduction you gave here, but every time I apply some of it already the results are so confirming and sometimes like magic.
Pavani
Overall, I cannot thank enough Dr. Lad and entire AyurPrana team for this amazing process and support. In nearly 14yrs, this is the longest spell of feeling better without dreading the next relapse. This has also allowed me to reap the benefits of my sadhana to remain in awareness. I am beating up myself for not doing this sooner! Will continue this journey…..
Pranayama Participant
I loved the ways in which you explained things to us, the joy and the good energy you transmitted. Thank you so so much! And I am grateful to Dr. Lad, such an honor to practice with him and learn from his expertise! This immersion was worth every cent, glad that I overcame the stingyness of doing something just for myself.
FAQ
How will I access the content?
Once you purchase the on demand course, we will send you an email with all the information required to access your purchased content.
We host all of our learning materials in our AyurLearn portal.
- If you do not yet have an AyurLearn account you will receive an email helping you set this up, after that you will be able to go into your AyurLearn portal and view your recorded content there.
- If you already have an account you can login to your AyurLearn portal and your new recorded content will be ready and waiting!
You can login to the AyurLearn portal - or reset your password - here
Having trouble accessing your content? Please feel free to email us at care@liveayurprana.com
How long will I have access to the content?
Once you have purchased an on demand course, you will have access to that product and recorded content indefinitely! This includes access to class handouts, any downloads, white board notes, and drawings (where applicable) for as long as you need!
You can always come back to your AyurLearn portal and access this content. If you are having trouble accessing your content you can reach out to us here: care@liveayurprana.com
Can I get a discount for purchasing a recording?
The quality of our recorded content is extremely important to us and we strive to create content that maintains our high level of instruction and presentation throughout. This means that even our recorded content has a high educational and experiential value. We price our recordings accordingly - and the listed price takes into account all the material you will get access to. For this reason we do not offer discounts on recorded content.
What if I have no background in medicine or Ayurveda? Do I need any background to understand the content in the course?
Our courses are intentionally accessible for anyone - even those relatively new to Ayurveda. This particular seminar will be best enjoyed by someone with an understanding of Ayurvedic concepts around the doshas and the prakruti-vikruti paradigm.The speaker may become more technical, but we always bring it back to the basics.
I heard mention of a practice / herb protocol / books / technique in the content - where can I find out more information?
Please check all of the downloadable content in your course - often content creators have a number of additional learning resources available for download and will specify these details in these downloadable handouts.
If the content is mentioned in the presentation of the course and not included in the support materials you can reach out to us here: care@liveayurprana.com and we will see if we can help!
Alternatively, if you would like to explore a practice, herb protocol, or technique mentioned in the course but would like to learn more about it you can schedule a wellness consultation with one of our Ayurvedic Practitioners here.
Do you offer PACE credits for this seminar?
PACE stands for Professional Acknowledgment for Continuing Education. At the end of your course you will receive a certification that reflects the number of hours completed. The National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) will generally provide you with 1 PACE credit per hour of instruction. AyurPrana does not offer these credits ourselves and we are not registered with NAMA - nor do we facilitate the submission to NAMA for credit hours, this needs to be competed by the attendee themselves. Our courses ARE accepted for PACE credits - after your course completion, you can submit to NAMA for your PACE credits. Visit NAMA here for more details:https://www.ayurvedanama.org/pace
Can I meet the instructor/s for an Ayurvedic consultation?
Not all of our content creators are available for consultations - but all of our content creators are supported by one of our Ayurvedic Practitioners who work on the course / webinar content and help facilitate. You can explore our active Ayurvedic Practitioners here
If you would like to enquire about consultations with Vasant Lad - you can add your name to the waitlist here - please note that we proceed down this list on a first come first served basis, but will access and prioritize severe cases. Please note that it can be 18 months before an available consultation opens with Vasant Lad.
What is your refund and cancellation policy?
We do not offer cancellations or refunds for recorded webinars.