Psychosomatic Behavior of the Doshas

Name: Psychosomatic Behavior of the Doshas
Brand: Online
SKU: 20270514-PSY
Price: 99.0 USD
Availability: InStock

How Vata, Pitta & Kapha Shape Your Mind and Emotions

Friday, May 14, 2027 | 4:00–6:00 PM ET | 2 credit hours

Discover how each dosha shapes your thoughts and feelings, what pulls it out of balance, and simple ways to come home to calm with Vasant Lad.

$99.00

Psychosomatic Behavior of the Doshas

$99.00

Coming Home to Balance, in Body and Mind

Have you ever noticed how a restless night leaves your mind scattered, or how a stressful week shows up in your digestion? Ayurveda has long understood that body and mind are one living whole. The three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha guide not only our physical functions but also our thoughts, feelings and emotional responses.
In this two-hour live webinar, Dr. Vasant Lad gently guides you through the foundations: the qualities (gunas) of each dosha and the places in the body where each one makes its home. With his characteristic warmth and clarity, he then explores the inner life of each dosha - the creativity of vata, the clarity of pitta, the steadiness of kapha, and how stress, diet, season and emotion can draw them out of balance.
You will come away with a kinder understanding of yourself, along with simple, time-tested practices to help your mind return to its natural state of peace.

What we will Explore Together

The Three Doshas and Their Qualities: Begin with the five elements and see how they come together as vata (space and air), pitta (fire and water) and kapha (water and earth). Dr. Lad explains the gunas, or qualities, of each: vata’s dry, light, cold and mobile nature, pitta’s hot, sharp and penetrating fire, and kapha’s heavy, slow, stable and soft substance. This helps you begin to recognize them in your own body and life.

Where Each Dosha Makes Its Home: Learn the main seats of the doshas: vata in the colon, pelvis, bones, ears and skin; pitta in the small intestine, stomach, blood, sweat glands and eyes; kapha in the chest, lungs, throat, sinuses and joints. Knowing these sites helps you notice the body’s earliest, gentlest signals that something is asking for care.

The Mind of Each Dosha: Explore how each dosha lives in the mind. In balance, vata offers creativity, flexibility and joy; pitta offers understanding, intelligence and courage; and kapha offers love, compassion, patience and forgiveness. These are gifts already within you, waiting to be nurtured.

Understanding Triggers with Compassion: Discover what tends to disturb each dosha: irregular routines, overstimulation and cold, dry conditions for vata; heat, pressure and held-in anger for pitta; inactivity, heavy food and emotional holding for kapha. You will see how fear and anxiety, anger and judgment, or attachment and possessiveness can arise, not as personal failings but as natural signals of imbalance.

This Webinar is for You If...

You sense that your emotions and energy shift with stress, seasons or daily habits, and you would like to understand why
You notice recurring patterns (worry, irritability or heaviness) and want to meet them with understanding rather than judgment
You are a student or practitioner of Ayurveda wishing to deepen your understanding of the gunas and the seats of the doshas
You care for others, whether clients, patients or family, and want a clearer, kinder lens on the link between body and mind
You would treasure the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Vasant Lad, one of the most respected Ayurvedic teachers of our time
You are looking for simple, supportive practices you can begin using the same day

What You'll Received

Lifetime Access

Watch the recorded session on your schedule. Lifetime access ensures you can revisit the material as needed.

Visual Aids

Deepen your understanding with access to images of Vasant Lad's whiteboard drawings for clear illustration of key concepts.

Certificate

Earn a certificate upon completion, which may be applicable for continuing education credits

Every Dosha Has a Mind of Its Own

Ayurveda teaches that the very qualities that shape the body also shape the mind. When a dosha is in balance, its qualities become our natural strengths. When it is disturbed, those same qualities can become the challenges we struggle with. Understanding this is a first step toward greater self-compassion.

Vata: the energy of movement. Light, subtle and mobile, vata blesses the mind with quickness, creativity and enthusiasm. When it moves out of balance, that same lightness can become restlessness, worry, fear, anxiety and difficulty sleeping. Warmth, grounding and a steady routine help vata settle.

Pitta: the energy of transformation. Hot, sharp and penetrating, pitta brings clarity, focus, courage and the power to understand. When aggravated, that inner fire can turn toward anger, criticism, jealousy and perfectionism. Coolness, softness and moderation help pitta find ease.

Kapha: the energy of structure. Heavy, stable and soft, kapha offers calm, loyalty, love and deep endurance. When out of balance, that stability can become attachment, possessiveness, greed, lethargy and depression. Movement, lightness and gentle stimulation help kapha rise.

In this webinar, Dr. Lad helps you recognize these patterns as they arise and meet them with awareness, gentleness and the right remedies.

Testimonials

Silke Zimmermann

I’m very glad I found Ayurprana on the Internet and having the possibility to study online with a wonderful team of great practitioners. This wonderful team at Ayurprana is doing an amazing job in teaching Ayurveda with their hearts.

I am glued to Dr. Lad's lips when he’s sharing all his wisdom and knowledge about Ayurveda. I had doubts about doing a massage seminar online and whether I would learn anything, but the classes are designed in a way that you can ask a lot of questions.

The replays can be watched over and over again, and you ask a friend at home to act as your massage client.

Certainly a life classe is always the better choice, but Dr. Lad gives so much insight into his knowledge and answers any question even beyond the Marma points.

I put the knowledge directly into practice and quickly received positive feedback from my clients.

Amanda Adams

What first piqued my interest in Ayurveda was an introduction I received in David Winston's 2-year Clinical Herbalist class. I then went on to read Dr. Lad's book "Ayurveda the Science of Self-Healing" and what really drew me in were your YouTube videos of "The Journey Within." Listening to Dr. Lad chant fills me with wonder, brings me to tears and makes my soul feel like it's being called home. The amount of meaningful content is staggering and I am so blessed to have found you all! I have been dipping my toe with Ayurveda for just over a year now and I have met and exceeded my goal weight with the help of your cleanses and yummy healthy recipes! I want you all to know that you have made a huge impact on my life and my heart is with you! Thank you, a million times, for making Ayurveda more accessible and understandable.❤️

Vishal Prajapati

This was amazing course. I have been practicing spiritual practices of Sadhguru and may I got to know about Dr Lad when there was a talk between the two. I have been following Ayurprana+ & Dr. Lad since then. I am always impressed when I get to know more about this ancient knowledge. I think there is no difference between Yoga and Ayurveda. I would like to continue this journey and keep learning about Ayurveda. Hope I can be part of your team in some ways.

Ram Dixit

The Ayurvedic Institute has exceeded my expectations for what a school can be. Dr. Lad and the faculty breathe life into ancient Vedic wisdom, making it accessible and practical in modern life. Their commitment to compassion and healing radiates not just through the depth of knowledge but the vitality of the culture and community around it.

Melody Schröer

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Lad and the entire Institute for this life-changing experience that has reshaped my understanding of healing and wellbeing.

Sarika

I always look forward to Dr. Lad's teachings . Watching his webinars or reading his books is one of the essential things I need to do everyday as a part of my daily routine.

Ayurvedic Visionary - Vasant Lad BAM&S, MASc

Meet the Master

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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FAQ: About the topic

FAQ: Course logistics

What is your refund and cancellation policy?

Programs with live content may be canceled up to 96 hours prior to the start date of the program. Pre-recorded programs are non-refundable. Please contact care@liveayurprana.com to submit a request for cancellation.

How will I view the session?

The seminar will take place online. You can find details about the session, timings and links on the ayurpranaplus app online or on your mobile app.

For online viewing, we utilize Zoom. You will receive clear instructions on how to join. All you need is good internet access; a laptop, tablet, or phone with video and audio capabilities; and a fresh and open mind!

You will also have lifetime access to the replay, and they can be accessed through the ayurpranaplus app or website.

Instructions on how to access ayurpranaplus will be emailed to you shortly after purchase.

We also send out email reminders with the zoom link prior to the live session.

What if I am having technical problems during the live seminar?

You can reach us by utilizing the chat feature in Zoom or emailing care@liveayurprana.com . We will be continuously checking these so that we can respond to you promptly.

Can I ask the instructor questions during the seminar?

Yes! The live component of any class is interactive. We have a state-of-the-art setup for the speaker to have a life-size view of the audience, as if you are sitting together. There will be designated opportunities to ask questions you have related to the content.

Due to the size of our audiences, the speaker may not have time to address all questions. Our session moderators may answer some questions via zoom chat.

What if I can’t join the during the live broadcast? Can I watch the session later?

Absolutely. Online participants will have unlimited access to the full recorded sessions after the live broadcast.

You can access the recording after 48 hours on the ayurpranaplus app or website.

What if I have no background in medicine or Ayurveda? Do I need any background to understand the content in the seminar?

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.

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 course instructor/s for a 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.

If you have more questions, please reach out to our care team

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