MASTERCLASS
November 8 - 10, 2024
PRESENTED BY
Your holistic and organized approach to health and wellness offered by Ayurveda
This Weekend Intensive Online Masterclass includes:
- 15 hours of live mentoring and Q&A sessions with teachers and practitioners from the Ayurvedic Institute
- Live Q&A session with Vasant Lad
- 10+ hours of recorded content
- $250 tuition credit towards the Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1
- Lifetime access to recordings
- Handouts and Workbooks
- Free access to specially curated library of 5 Masterclasses and 2 Workshops with over 20 hours of additional content
- Certificate upon completion
Ayurveda is an art of living in harmony with nature - with your nature. Explore the natural laws through the lens of Ayurveda, learn a simplified and practical approach of application, and uplift your life and being.
Course Syllabus
Part 1: The Universe and the Human Body
The foundational principles of Ayurveda, exploring the interconnectedness of the individual with the universe.
Module 1
Connect with Source and Dharma
Charge with purpose through an understanding of the Universe
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How this universe came to be and how I fit in it
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The global spiritual context of Ayurveda
Module 2
The Architecture of the Universe
Dive into the fundamental operating energies and qualities behind the physical world and our bodies.
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The 20 foundational gunas (qualities)
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Pancham mahabhutas (five elements)
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The 3 doshas (vital energies) - Vata, Pitta Kapha
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Energetic systems - nadis, chakras and srotas
Module 3
Living in Harmony with the Rhythms of the Universe
Discover the flow and organization of elements in all cycles of nature.
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Three doshas in all cosmic cycles and the human life cycle
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Your elemental blueprint and the prakruti-vikruti paradigm
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Your daily routine as the most powerful lever (dinacharya)
Part 2: 7 Pillars of Health
The 7 Pillars of Wellness is AyurPrana's complete wellness system incorporating holistic and structured approach to practical Ayurveda and wellness.
The physiological pillars fortify the needs of the physical body - the enabler of our soul to live out its purpose. Strengthen your capacity through the essential principles of cleanse, move, nourish, and sleep.
The aspirational pillars activate fuel our mind our and soul towards purpose and peace. Learn how to foster deeper connections, ignite your inner spark, and cultivate a sense of inner peace and happiness.
Module 4
Cleanse
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Understand agni (digestive fire) as the central force of life and health.
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Get to know ama (toxins), the antithesis of agni.
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Bring flow to the three malas (waste products) and their channels.
Module 5
Nourishment and Nutrition
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Discover the 7 tastes as a unique Ayurvedic way of viewing nutrients.
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Appreciate how food affects the doshas (vata, pitta, kapha).
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Apply Ayurvedic nutrition principles to your day-to-day life.
Module 6
Move
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Explore prana (life force) - the connection between our subtle and physical being.
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Cultivate prana through golden pranayama (breathwork), yoga asana as per your dosha, and general physical movement throughout the day.
Module 7
Sleep and the Mind
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Discover the interplay between sattva, rajas, and tamas - the subtle qualities of the mind.
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Learn how to support healthy tamas to mend and rejuvenate the body and mind.
Module 8
Connection, Inspiration, and Peace
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Build and nuture relationships, self-reflection, and empathy.
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Find personal voice, purpose, and self-expression.
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Achieve transcendence, acceptance, and non-judgment.
Meet the Instructors
Featuring the founder of the world-renowned Ayurvedic Institute + esteemed faculty and senior practitioners from both The Ayurvedic Insitute and Asheville Yoga Center.
Founder, The Ayurvedic Institute
Co-Founder, AyurPrana
Sneha Raichada, MPT, CAP, E-RYT 200
Dean of Education, The Ayurvedic Institute
Nishita Shah, AD, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
AyurYoga Lead, The Ayurvedic Institute
Medical Director, The Ayurvedic Institute
Director, Asheville Yoga Center
Shannon Kelly, ERYT200, AD
Senior Faculty, The Ayurvedic Institute
Botanical Expert, Banyan Botanicals
BONUS GIFTS!
5 Masterclasses
Expand your understanding of ayurveda, yoga and nutrition.
Harnessing the Sun: Morning Salutation Yoga Immersion
Understand the history, importance, and benefits of Surya Namaskar while coming into deeper connection with your body and breath.
Nourished Self
Explore practical nutrition from an Ayurvedic perspective - with particular focus on how, what, and when we eat can impact our overall health and wellness.
Practical Ayurveda
Understand the core ideas and practices enshrined in Ayurveda - in very practical terms, so that you can start experiencing the benefits of balancing your being and start living into your optimal self!
6 Tastes of Ayurveda
Dive into Ayurvedic dietary principles and explore how the five elements are blended to make the six tastes and their impact on our doshic constitution, as well as our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves.
Living with Purpose
Living with purpose must begin with knowing your purpose. This process will unlock your ability to envision your purpose with absolute clarity. With this clarity, Mitesh will then take you through a series of steps to manifest that purpose.
Harnessing the Sun: Morning Salutation Yoga Immersion
Understand the history, importance, and benefits of Surya Namaskar while coming into deeper connection with your body and breath.
6 Tastes of Ayurveda
Dive into Ayurvedic dietary principles and explore how the five elements are blended to make the six tastes and their impact on our doshic constitution, as well as our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves.
Nourished Self
Explore practical nutrition from an Ayurvedic perspective - with particular focus on how, what, and when we eat can impact our overall health and wellness.
Living with Purpose
Living with purpose must begin with knowing your purpose. This process will unlock your ability to envision your purpose with absolute clarity. With this clarity, Mitesh will then take you through a series of steps to manifest that purpose.
Practical Ayurveda
Understand the core ideas and practices enshrined in Ayurveda - in very practical terms, so that you can start experiencing the benefits of balancing your being and start living into your optimal self!
2 Workshops
Herbal Medicine
Everyday Ayurveda: Essentials of a Daily Routine
A well-structured daily routine, called dinacharya, is a powerful tool for well-being. Learn the benefits of incorporating simple acts like a morning walk or meditation.
Herbal Medicine
Everyday Ayurveda: Essentials of a Daily Routine
A well-structured daily routine, called dinacharya, is a powerful tool for well-being. Learn the benefits of incorporating simple acts like a morning walk or meditation.
Foundations of Ayurveda
Learn from Ayurvedic Institute and the AyurPrana Team with 10+ hours of Live sessions, and Recorded Resources!
November 8 | Friday 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
November 9 | Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
November 10 | Sunday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm & 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
November 15 | Q&A with Vasant Lad | Friday 9:30 - 10:30am
Earn $250 towards your Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 Tuition at the Ayurvedic Institute
- A Zoom link is posted in the AyurPrana+ app and ayurpranaplus.com and an email will also go out with the link a few hours before we go live.
- A replay of the live sessions will be available in the AyurPrana+ app and ayurpranaplus.com.
- If you have any questions at all please reach out to us at care@liveayurprana.com
Is this Masterclass for me?
This Masterclass is for you if:
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You’re curious to understand the interconnectedness of your body, mind, and spirit.
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You're seeking a holistic and natural approach to healing
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You're intrigued by ancient wisdom and have a desire to learn its practical application in modern life.
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You believe in preventive care over treating symptoms.
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You want to cultivate a lifestyle that promotes balance, harmony, and vitality.
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You're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
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You are a yoga teacher, health coach, medical professional or a wellness professional wanting to integrate Ayurveda into your existing practice.
What happens next?
Upon completing the Foundations of Ayurveda course, you'll be equipped to:
- Expand Your Knowledge: Continue your Ayurvedic journey with ASP1 at the Ayurvedic Institute and deepen your understanding of advanced concepts and practice
- Heal Yourself and Your Family: Utilize Ayurvedic principles to improve your own health and well-being, as well as that of your loved ones.
Why Study Ayurveda?
Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old Indian system of natural healing, offers a holistic approach to well-being. It emphasizes balance, prevention, and personalization. Ayurveda is a science of life (ayur = life, veda = science or knowledge), that provides practical guidelines for daily and seasonal routines, diet, behavior, and the proper use of your senses. By following these guidelines, you can cultivate a balanced and harmonious existence that supports your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It reminds us that true health is a dynamic integration of the body, mind, spirit, and environment.
Ayurveda is a profound system of knowledge that explores the interconnectedness of all things. It teaches us about the underlying principles that govern the universe and how they influence our health and well-being. At the core of Ayurveda is the belief that everything in the universe is made up of five fundamental elements: ether, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements combine in different proportions to create the unique qualities of each individual. Your elemental composition provides valuable clues about your strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for growth.
By studying Ayurveda, we can learn to identify and address imbalances in our bodies and minds, and restore harmony and balance. This involves making conscious choices about our lifestyle, diet, and habits that align with our unique constitution. Understanding Ayurvedic principles can help you navigate life with greater awareness, make conscious choices that promote your well-being, and delve into the deeper questions about your existence.
Foundations of Ayurveda
Certificate of Compeltion - Receive this when you finish the course
Earn $250 towards your Ayurvedic Studies Program Level 1 Tuition at the Ayurvedic Institute
FAQ
How will I access the content?
The course will be available on ayurpranaplus.com as well as our AyurPrana+ mobile application. You will receive detailed instructions on how to access both learning portals after you register.
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 the AyurPrana+ platform 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.