Lição 1
The Philosophy of Ayurveda
In this lesson we will briefly set Ayurveda in context and clarify our goals. Yoga and Ayurveda are both linked to the philosophical system called Samkhya. Through Ayurvedic practices, we try to restore wholeness of who we are and journey home to ourselves, finding optimal health.
Lição 2
Pancha Maha Bhutas - The 5 Elements
In this lesson, we will get acquainted with the 5 elements: Ether/ Space - Air - Fire - Water - Earth. They go from the most subtle to the most material. We'll explore how we are made of those 5 elements and everything around us is also made of the 5 elements, including our activities, the food we eat, the way we think, etc.
Lição 3
Doshas and Gunas - Our Constitution
This is an exciting lesson ! We'll talk about how the elements combine to create 3 doshas (Vata/ Pitta/ Kapha), and how this applies to our physical bodies, as well as our mental tendencies. We'll also explore how to describe and see the elements and the dosha in everyday life.
Lição 4
The Ayurvedic Clock
The Ayurvedic Clock is a great to start thinking about our daily lives with Ayurveda in mind. It corresponds to: the moment of the day, the season, the stage of life. I'll give you some tips to organize your day in a way that is supportive and rides the natural cycles of nature.
Lição 5
Dinacharya + Ratricharya - AM and PM routine
We get even more practical in this lesson ! I'll share with you some Ayurvedic recommendations to start and end the day supporting optimal physical and mental health. We are aiming for a state of Sattva, a calm, steady, state of balance where healing and spiritual growth can happen. Morning practices focus on cleansing and nourishing the senses, while evening practices focus on grounding and preparing for restorative and rejuvenative sleep.
Lição 6
Ritucharya - Seasonal Rituals
In this lesson, we will talk about why tuning into seasonal changes and transitions matter, and why it matters to stay well. We'll integrate some elements from previous lessons, like the gunas, Ayurvedic clock and other principles we have talked about. I'll also give you practical examples on how to adjust to the seasons.
Lição 7
Yoga and Pranayama
In this lesson, I will share with you how to bring balance through yoga practices and specific pranayama (breathwork). We'll get specific about how to bring the opposite to address the imbalances of energy you are experiencing.
Lição 8
Agni - The Digestive Fire
In this lesson, we'll explore how Ayurveda sees healthy eating, and why tending to our digestive fire is the most important thing to do for optimal health. I'll go over signs and symptoms of weak digestive fire, and I'll give you concrete tips to restore and support it.
Lição 9
Rasa - The 6 Tastes of Ayurveda
In this lesson, we will explore how the elements manifest in food, and how Ayurveda looks at food taste as a way to balance the body and the mind. We'll continue to integrate what we have learnt about Ayurvedic principles and seeing the link between us and nature. We'll get very concrete here ! I'll give you lists of food that are supportive to work with imbalances.
