The Autumn of Life: Nourishment in the Vata Years

Name: The Autumn of Life: Nourishment in the Vata Years
Brand: Online
SKU: 20271217-THE
Price: 99.00 USD
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Meet the changes of later life with understanding, simple remedies and the healing power of rasayana

December 10, 2027 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM ET | 2 credit hours

Join Dr. Vasant Lad to discover the Ayurvedic art of rejuvenation and embrace the second half of life with strength and joy. Age with vitality, clarity, and grace.

$99.00

The Autumn of Life: Nourishment in the Vata Years

$99.00

Every season of life has its own beauty

In Ayurveda, life moves through seasons, much like the year. Childhood is the time of kapha, when the body grows, builds and gathers strength. Adulthood is the time of pitta, when we strive, achieve and transform. And as we move into the second half of life, we gently enter the season of vata, a time of lightness, openness and wisdom.

The vata stage of life brings real gifts: perspective, insight and a natural turning toward the inner world. It can also bring its own challenges, as the dry, light, cool and moving qualities of vata increase. We may notice stiffness in the joints, lighter or broken sleep, a more sensitive digestion, dryness of the skin or a restless mind. These are not signs that something has gone wrong. They are invitations to care for ourselves in new ways.

This is where rasayana comes in. The word means the path of rasa, the nourishing essence that sustains every tissue of the body. In this two hour webinar, Dr. Vasant Lad lovingly guides you through the Ayurvedic science of rejuvenation, so you can meet the years ahead with vitality, clarity and grace.

What we will Explore Together

The seasons of life and the doshas: Understand how kapha, pitta and vata each govern a stage of life, from the growth of childhood to the drive of adulthood and the wisdom of later years. See how these life stages mirror the seasons of the year and how both shape our daily needs.

What rasayana truly means: Discover the Ayurvedic art of rejuvenation and why the classical texts honor it as a whole branch of healing. Learn how rasayana supports long life, a clear memory, steady strength, healthy skin and resilient immunity.

Why the vata stage of life calls for rasayana: Learn how the dry, light and moving qualities of vata gradually increase with age, and why nourishing ojas and strengthening the tissues become especially important in the second half of life.

Common imbalances of the later years: Explore how vata may show up as joint stiffness, dryness, disturbed sleep, irregular digestion, forgetfulness or worry, and how pitta or kapha imbalances can also appear. Learn to recognize these early, gently and without fear.

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This Webinar is for You If...

You are entering or living in the second half of life and want to do so with energy, clarity and joy
You have noticed changes in your sleep, digestion, joints, skin or memory and want to understand them through Ayurveda
You want to age with grace and vitality rather than simply slow down
You are caring for aging parents or loved ones and want gentle ways to support them
You are a student or practitioner of Ayurveda who wishes to deepen your understanding of rasayana
You feel drawn to the inner, spiritual gifts that this season of life can offer

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

Ojas, agni and the art of renewal

Ayurveda sees aging not as decline but as transformation. The key to aging well lies in two treasures: a balanced agni, the digestive fire that turns food into nourishment, and strong ojas, the subtle essence of all the tissues that gives us immunity, stability and a radiant sense of wellbeing. Rasayana works by kindling agni gently, nourishing each dhatu in turn and replenishing ojas.

The classical texts describe rasayana in many forms. Some rasayanas are herbs and foods, such as amalaki, ashwagandha, shatavari, brahmi and ghee, chosen with care for each person's constitution and digestion. Some are daily practices, such as abhyanga with warm oil, regular meals, restful sleep and a steady routine that calms vata. And some are found in how we live. Achara rasayana, the rejuvenation of conduct, reminds us that truthfulness, compassion, gratitude and inner peace are among the most powerful medicines of all.

When we honor the vata season of life with warmth, nourishment and stillness, its lightness becomes a gift. The mind grows clearer, the heart grows softer, and there is space at last for reflection, meditation and the deeper meaning of our lives.

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

care@liveayurprana.com