Sleep, Dreams & Consciousness: An Ayurvedic Journey

Name: Sleep, Dreams & Consciousness: An Ayurvedic Journey
Brand: Online
SKU: 20270820-SLE
Price: 99.0 USD
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Discover nidra as medicine, and what your dreams reveal about dosha and unresolved ama with Dr. Vasant Lad

August 20, 2027 | 9:30 AM ET | 2 credit hours

Explore the four states of awareness, read the qualities of your dreams, and create a bedtime routine for deep rest.

$99.00

Sleep, Dreams & Consciousness: An Ayurvedic Journey

$99.00

When the day is done, the deeper healing begins

In Ayurveda, sleep is far more than rest. The classical texts honor nidra as one of the three upastambha, the pillars that support life, alongside ahara (nourishing food) and brahmacharya (the wise use of our vital energy). When sleep is sound, the body is renewed, the mind becomes clear, and ojas, our deepest strength and immunity, is quietly replenished. When sleep is disturbed, we feel it in every part of our lives.

Dreams carry their own wisdom. Each night the mind sorts through the impressions, feelings and experiences of the day. What we have fully digested is released. What remains undigested can settle as ama, a heavy, sticky residue that clouds the body and the mind alike. The images, colors and moods of our dreams often reflect which dosha is moving within us and what we may still be carrying.

In this two hour webinar, Dr. Vasant Lad gently guides you through the Ayurvedic understanding of sleep, dreams and consciousness. You will explore the four states of awareness, learn to recognize the qualities of your dreams and relate them to vata, pitta and kapha, and leave with a loving bedtime routine that helps the body and mind return home to rest.

What we will Explore Together

Understanding ama in body and mind: Discover how ama forms when agni, our digestive fire, is unable to fully process what we take in. Dr. Lad explores how this applies not only to food but also to thoughts, emotions and experiences, and how undigested feelings can quietly disturb our sleep.

The four stages of sleep and awareness: Journey through jagrat (waking), svapna (dreaming), sushupti (deep, dreamless sleep) and turiya, the fourth state of pure awareness that witnesses the other three. Learn what each state offers the body, the mind and the spirit.

Reading the gunas of your dreams: Learn to notice the qualities within your dreams and relate them to the doshas. Light, dry and moving dreams of flying, falling or being chased often speak of vata. Hot, sharp and intense dreams of fire, conflict or bright light reflect pitta. Heavy, slow and watery dreams of lakes, gardens or tender connection carry the nature of kapha.

Nidra as medicine: Understand why the classical texts place sleep among the pillars of health, how the time of night shapes the quality of rest, and how too little, too much or untimely sleep can unsettle the doshas.

This Webinar is for You If...

You lie awake with a busy mind, or find yourself waking in the early hours and struggling to drift back to sleep
Your dreams feel vivid, restless or repetitive, and you long to understand what they are telling you
You sense that old feelings or unfinished experiences may be weighing on your rest
You wake feeling heavy or foggy, even after a full night in bed
You are a student or practitioner of Ayurveda who wishes to deepen your understanding of the mind and consciousness
You would love a simple, loving evening routine that helps you unwind and prepare for deep rest

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

The night as a teacher: how sleep and dreams help us digest life

Ayurveda teaches that the mind has its own digestion. Just as agni transforms food into nourishment, the subtle fire of the heart and mind, known as sadhaka pitta, helps us process thoughts, feelings and experiences. When this fire is strong, we absorb what nourishes us and let the rest go. When it is weak, unprocessed emotions such as grief, fear or anger can linger as mental ama, and very often they surface at night.

The hours of the night follow the rhythm of the doshas. Kapha time, from about 6 to 10 in the evening, brings a natural heaviness that eases us into sleep. Pitta time, from about 10 PM to 2 AM, is when the body and mind do their deepest work of transformation and cleansing. Vata time, from about 2 to 6 in the morning, carries movement and lightness, which is why dreams can feel especially vivid in the early hours and why this is a beautiful time to rise.

Dr. Lad also speaks of tarpaka kapha, the subtle form of kapha that nourishes the brain and holds our memories, and prana vayu, which governs the senses and the movement of the mind. When these are in balance, sleep comes easily and dreams flow without disturbance. By learning to read the qualities of our dreams with gentle curiosity, we can begin to see what the mind is still working through and support it with kindness, diet and daily routine.

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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