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Join us for Ayurveda Classes in Kalamazoo!
Greetings!
Ayurveda is the most ancient healing science from which the other healing modalities such as ancient Tibetan and traditional Chinese Medicine emerged. In sanskrit, Ayus means life and Veda means science or knowledge. Ayurveda is about being in harmony with the rhythms and elements of nature to live a long, healthy and balanced life. Through an understanding of Ayurveda energy types, called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, your particular imbalances can be identified. These are corrected with gentle changes in diet and lifestyle. Even small changes can manifest in improved daily health and vitality because the improvements are customized to your distinct pattern of energy and needs for balance. Ayurveda can also help to alleviate longstanding problems and is highly regarded as a disease prevention approach, correcting conditions before disease stage is reached.
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Classes May, June and July 2011 Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. is offering classes at various sites in the Kalamazoo area. Rhonda is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health. For more information visit: http://RadiantLifeAyurveda.com Ayurveda Basics 1 at Unity of Kalamazoo, Wednesdays May 11 & 18; 6:30-8:30pm; $40. Click here for flier Ayurveda Basics 1, 2, and 3 Immersive- Saturdays May 14, 1-7pm; June 4, 9am-3pm; June 25, 9am-3pm; $60 each or $150 for all- includes meal. Click here for flier Ayurveda Basics 1 at Sangha Yoga Mondays June 6-27 (not June20) 5:30-7pm; $50 . Click here for flier Ayurveda at Awake and Aware: - Ayurveda Introduction: Thursday, June 30 @7:15-9:00pm; Cost: $25
- Really Cool Ayurveda: Cooling foods, spices, and herbs for the Hot Pitta Season, Thursday July 14, 2011 @ 7:15-9:00pm; Cost $40
- Slipping Into Slumber: Ayurveda Practices for Restorative Sleep, Thursday July 21, 2011 @ 7:15-9:00pm; Cost $40
- Ayurveda Nutrition Local and Fresh: How to Cook with Veggies from Community Farmers' Markets, Thursday July 28, 2011 @ 7:15-9:00pm; Cost $40
- Or Combo Platter-2 courses of your choice for $70 or 3 for $90
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Ayurveda Born. 1 Sound, 5 elements and 3 doshas: Om....Earth Water, Fire, Air and Ether....Vata, Pitta, Kapha
According to the rishis--the great seers of ancient India, from pure consciousness arose the sound of Om and in turn the five great elements-- earth, water, fire, air, and space-- that make up the universe took birth and from those elements the three doshas --Vata, Pitta, and Kapha -- emerged. Ayurveda explains that humans are made up of these five elements and the Soul. At one time it was thought that these five elements were actually in each component of the universe, now it is understood that the character and qualities of each of these five elements is what is present in everything in an infinite variety of proportions.
Earth is in the substance of our bodies including our bones and the minerals that we need to survive. Water composes over two-thirds of our body and supports movement and growth in our cells. Fire is the spark of our digestive fire that enables us to break down food and transform it to energy. Air is inhaled and carries blood throughout our system nourishing all aspects of our body. Space is the hollow cavities of our body and is the vessel for our spiritual receptivity. The elements combine in a bio-energetic form to create the doshas.
Vata is created of air and space
Pitta is created of fire and some water
Kapha is created of earth and water
The core of Ayurveda, the essence of healing is to understand our constitutional dosha balance from birth and our current dosha imbalance--or ways in which we are out of balance with our constitution. Through diet, meditation, massage, herbs, yoga, purification and other Ayurveda practices we restore balance to be a receptive vessel for healing from the underlying field of consciousness.
Visit RadiantLifeAyurveda.com for a full article that I have written on Ayurveda and the three doshas.
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Personal Ayurveda Assessment
Rhonda Egidio PhD, provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle. The assessment includes pulse and tongue diagnosis to determine your Constitutional Dosha balance (prakruti) and your current imbalance (vikruti). You will receive a written summary of your dosha states/assessment results and a list of personal recommendations to support you in restoring balance
Time and Cost: 2 hours for the Initial Consultation & Assessment. Total price for the assessment and written report is $130.
Also receive $10 off of your first follow up session--which is recommended. Follow up sessions are $50.
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Summer is coming and soon we will have an abundance of fresh local produce. Learn how Ayurveda can help you to make the most of this season of abundance by making food and lifestyle choices to restore your radiant health.
Cheers and blessings,
Rhonda Egidio
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There is still time to register for classes on May 11 and 14--check out the list to the left. For classes coming up soon pleases send me an email to confirm registration and you can pay at the door. Advanced notice is needed as there are lots of handouts. You may also call me at 269-345-2991
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Featured Tip
Hot Spice Water is a digestive aid and helps to remove toxins and fat deposits from the body. In a quart thermos filled with boiling water, add 1/2 tsp of fennel, 1/4 tsp of coriander , and 1/4 tsp of cumin--all seeds. Sip and enjoy throughout the day and see how much cleaner you feel and how your digestion improves.
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