Vedika Special Event
Six – 3 Hour Ayurveda Classes that will Change Your Life for the Better

This is your opportunity to study with Vedika’s Pratichi Mathur. Pratichi is the Founder of Vedika Global, Inc. An Ayurveda pioneer, master healer, teacher, and published author, Pratichi hails from a lineage of Ayurveda and Vedanta sages in India. Pratichi's teachings and writings revolve around the theme of Self and reclaiming health by reclaiming connection with our inner Self.

Nature of Classes - These classes are stand alone and can be utilized by any seeker of health and wellbeing to take advantage of the wisdom of Ayurveda and apply it in daily living. Also, these classes can be considered preparatory for future students of Vedika Gurukula, as they prepare and nurture the student's mind to receive the profound wisdom and science of the sages. A new batch begins in January 2009. read more

Oct 6th, 13th &20th
Nov 3rd, 10th & 17th
6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m each day

Cost - $ 240 (for all 6)
$45 per cleass

Vedic Astrology and Ayurveda
at East West Bookshop, Mountain View, CA

Two masters in their fields – James Kelleher in Vedic Astrology and Pratichi Mathur in Ayurveda – will explore the many benefits of pairing these twin sciences to ease physical, mental and emotional suffering, and to reach one's spiritual goals. A member of the audience will receive a personal session with these two experts to demonstrate the combined effects of planetary and ayurvedic influences on our being, and how these disciplines can work together to provide remedies and solutions for powerful, abiding relief.

November 1st
7:30 p.m - 5:00 p.m

Cost - Free but call to reserve a place

Ayurveda and Doshas
at East West Bookshop, Mountain View, CA

Immerse yourself in Ayurveda, the natural and spiritual principles that breathe life into the art and science of masterful living. Renowned scholar, healer and teacher Pratichi Mathur will discuss Ayurvedic theory related to the five elements and three doshas that determine your unique mind and body constitution. Find out why you are pre-disposed to certain dis-eases more than others, and how you can use this knowledge on your path of self-healing.
See talk Oct 27 and workshops Nov 16 and 30.

November 2nd
1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m

Cost - $39 in advance, $45 day of event; $100 for all 3 Ayurveda workshops

Ayurvedic Cooking for Mind Body and Soul

Conscious food preparation is the soul of Ayurvedic cooking. Mary Thompson, senior facility at CCA brings alive her Ayurvedic cooking classes with her knowledge as well as her passion. The class includes all phases of the food preparation beginning with Ayurvedic principles around food selection, aligning our choices with constitution and the season, maximizing the potential in food for generating our well-being and the well-being of those we love and feed.  Mary teaches not only the cuisine of India but also foods from different cultures. The class will incorporate a variety of menus, so that all participants will be able to apply these principles to familiar recipes after the intensive. read more

November 8th & 9th
9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m each day

Cost - $ 200
Includes lunch and several snacks

Ayurveda and the Science of Foods
at East West Bookshop, Mountain View, CA

There is a science to eating right. Food that is cooked and eaten in a sacred manner imparts auspicious health and abundance. Whether or not you practice the science of Ayurveda, this class will compliment your health regimen with information about physically and mentally purifying diets and healthy food combinations. Learn from renowned healer and teacher Pratichi Mathur how to heal yourself through food and learn what is and is not a beneficial diet for you. See talk Oct 27 and workshops Nov 2 and 30.

November 16th
1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m

Cost - $39 in advance, $45 day of event; $100 for all 3 Ayurveda workshops

Ayurveda and the Science of Foods
at East West Bookshop, Mountain View, CA

The sages declared that a life lived consciously – proactively promoting health and cultivating positive thoughts, behaviors and sensibilities - has the power to defeat the worst disease. Ayurveda teaches conscious living through the practice of daily, nightly and seasonal rituals, leaving the body radiantly healthy and the mind poised and calm. Join renowned teacher and healer Pratichi Mathur to learn self- massage, unique natural dental care, customized breathing exercises and mantras to evoke daily self-healing powers. See talk Oct 27 and workshops Nov 2 and 16.

November 30th
1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m

Cost - $39 in advance, $45 day of event; $100 for all 3 Ayurveda workshops