YEAR WITH SPEAKER
Mending the Mind:
Psychological Trauma through Ayurveda
In this introductory webinar, we will be exploring the inner workings of the mind through an Ayurvedic lens. In this 2 hour offering Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, will explore how the individual mind is connected to a universal mind, and how psychological trauma can be influenced and developed through actively working within this relationship.
Vasant Lad will explore the Ayurvedic view of psychological trauma and will introduce healing methods - such as meditation techniques - that can help to support those suffering from psychological trauma.
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
June 13, 2025 | 10am - 12pm ET
with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
| Asheville, NC
IN-PERSON & ONLINE
June 13, 2025 | 10am - 12pm ET
with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
| Asheville, NC
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Topics We Will Cover
- An overview of the functioning of the mind - Antaḥkaraṇa - from an Ayurvedic perspective.
- How the system of Ayurveda perceives and works with psychological trauma.
- An exploration of how Ayurvedic practices and treatments can support those suffering from psychological trauma.
Details
- Length: 2 hours
- Credits: 2
Take This Webinar If…
You are interested in learning more about the Ayurvedic framing of psychological trauma and how you can help yourself or those you support.
You are a student or a practitioner of Ayurveda yourself, looking to learn additional insights from a master with over 50 years of experience in Ayurvedic practice.
You are a medical or healthcare professional interested in learning how certain Ayurvedic techniques and methods can further support your clients or patients.
For thousands of years Ayurvedic practitioners have highlighted how the mind influences our physical and emotional well being. This same trend is being noticed in current medical research around trauma and its undeniable link to chronic disease. Our psychological trauma literally lives within our bodies as much as our minds - and healing from these experiences requires treating the entire being.
The mind plays an essential role in understanding, processing, and acting in the best interest of ourselves and those around us. When our mind is not well, it is hard to ‘feel’ well, and make the right choices in our journey toward balance.
In its framing of the mind, Ayurveda describes the fundamental characteristics of how emotions and thoughts are processed through the antakarana - the equipment of the mind. When this process is disturbed it means we cannot properly process and reintegrate our experiences - and just like unprocessed food in our gut, this can lead to other health ailments and illnesses.
What is Antahkarana?
Antaḥkaraṇa - Antaḥ means "inner" and karaṇa means "instrument" - is a concept in Ayurvedic and Yogic philosophy, referring to the entirety of the mind - ranging from the thinking aspect, to the sense of self or “I”, and the faculty for discrimination.
Antahkarana covers all the functions of the mind, namely the manas (the mind or lower mind), buddhi (the intellect or higher mind), chitta (memory, or image making), and ahamkara (the ego / “I”-self). In this way, Antahkarana refers to the entire psychological process, all the mind levels functioning as a unit, with all parts working together as a whole.
Join Today!
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IN-PERSON & ONLINE
June 13, 2025 | 10am - 12pm ET
with Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc
In-Person: AyurPrana Listening Room
312 Haywood Rd
• Asheville, NC 28806
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.
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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?
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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?
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