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Healing Through Ayurveda – Dr. Subhash Ranade will give a lucid introduction to the core principles of Ayurveda. This will include an overview of the eight branches of Ayurveda and the present status of Ayurvedic Education & Research worldwide. He will speak about the central importance that ayurveda places on understanding food and its six tastes, the understanding of constitution or Prakriti, and the Ayurvedic approach to the development and treatment of disease, including the science of rejuvenation. He will be happy to answer questions at the end. Vaidya Subhash Ranade, Ph.D. is Chairman of the International Academy of Ayurveda in Pune and was Head of the Department of Ayurveda at Pune University for 20 years. He has been a dynamic and highly respected international leader in Ayurveda education, research, publication and practice for the past 30 years. His teaching, collaborations, publications and travels reach from Pune to the Amazon to Israel, from Russia to New Zealand to Italy. Everywhere he is deeply appreciated for vast knowledge, his radiant embodiment of living Ayurvedic principles, and for his energetic encouragement of all those who seek to study, research, teach and practice this sacred science. read more |
Date: Friday, June 5th, 2009; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Rudramandir, Room 104 Suggested Donation: $20 |
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Six Tastes and Food as Medicine – DR. SARITA SHRESTHA, M.D. Ayurveda, OB/GYN, BHU, BAMS, has taught and consulted for over 20 years in international institutions, hospitals and clinics. She has received numerous international awards honoring her presentations and services with special recognition as the first Nepali woman, Ayurvedic physician and specialist. Dr. Shrestha is renowned in Nepal for achieving 94% conception rate in difficult fertility cases. She is the Founder/Director of Devi Ma Ayurveda Rural Hospital, Director at Dhanwantari Hospital, attends to patients at several clinics and teaches throughout the US three months each year. She is also known for her unique and effective herbal formulations. To read more, go to www.saritashrestha.org |
Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009; 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: Rudramandir, Room 104 Suggested Donation: $40 All contributions will go to support the Devi Ma Ayurveda Rural Hospital in Nepal. |
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East West Book Shop, Mountain View Immerse yourself in Ayurveda, the natural and spiritual science of masterful living from India, and reclaim abiding health and wellbeing. Renowned scholar, healer and teacher and founder of Ayurvedic College -Vedika Gurukula in Berkeley, Pratichi Mathur, will share the amazing mind-body principles that influence us at every level, down to each and every cell, and, predispose us to manifesting certain diseases when we are in a state of imbalance. With implementation of Ayurveda's wisdom, the same natural principles can be employed as agents of proactive change, and lead the path back to balance and reclaiming our birthright - abiding health and wellbeing. A teacher of teachers, Pratichi Mathur facilitates experiential Ayurveda ablaze with Shakti to awaken and enkindle self healing. The introductory class includes chanting of rare Ayurvedic chants by Pratichi, that when heard mindfully, promote healing and assist balance at every level. This is a rare opportunity to study from a traditional master of Ayurveda and experience its oral transmission and effortless internalization. read more |
Date: Friday, June 26th, 2009; 7:30 PM Cost: Free but call to reserve space - 650.988.9800 Presented by: Vedika's Acharyaa Pratichi Mathur |
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Ayurveda Immersion for Optimum Wellbeing East West Book Shop, Mountain View Ayurveda's wisdom has created a revolution in health consciousness, and practitioners and clients from diverse spiritual paths around the world are returning home to nature. Immerse yourself in the natural and spiritual principles of Ayurveda with master teacher Pratichi Mathur; understand the nature of your own being and which foods and activities you should avoid or embrace to tip the critical balance toward self healing, physical vitality, immunity, joy, peace of mind and spiritual progression. See talk June 26 |
Date: Saturday, June 27th, 2009; 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM Cost: $75 in advance, $85 day of event |
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Selections
from the Upanishads – The Upanishads, early Vedic texts, constitute the philosophical insights of the early sages of India and propound truths of existence including non-dualism, the identity between Self (Atman) and Supreme Consciousness (Brahman), and ineffability of the absolute. The Upanishads awaken the spiritual potential inherent in all human beings and shed a whole new light on life, its challenges and potential to actualize human life by realizing the true Self through the living of Upanishadic values. Swami Bodhananda Saraswati is a highly respected Vedantin. As a monk, scholar, and author, he is an accomplished and much loved teacher of the wisdom of the Upanishads. A learned, compassionate and engaging person, Swamiji is the Spiritual Founder and Director of the Sambodh Foundation in New Delhi , the Bodhananda Research Foundation for Management and Leadership Studies in Trivandrum , Kerala, The Sambodh Society, Inc. his American organization, and the Bodhananda Seva Societies in Kerala, dividing his time amongst these ashrams and abodes of humanitarian service. read more |
Date: Saturday, July 18th, 2009 & Sunday July 19th; 2:00 PM to
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Treating Obesity at the Source : Shifting Focus from Calories and Stimulants to Agni to End the Cycle of False Hunger and Over Nourishment – While Western medicine understands the need for disciplined eating and consistent exercise to reverse obesity, Ayurveda complements this effectively with its in-depth knowledge of the qualities of foods and effective lifestyles, and its powerful yogic practices for the body, mind and spirit that help uproot the physical, mental and emotional causes of obesity for sustainable, long term results. Obesity keeps us from living our dreams and keeps us disconnected from our healthy self within. Leaping beyond mainstream prescriptions for burning calories, Ayurveda opens dimensions of powerful, long term weight loss via two forms of tapas or austerity: firstly burning excess fat in the body by first burning the aam or pathological metabolites / toxins that perpetuate the cycle of false hunger and over nourishment, and secondly, learning to discipline the tongue and uproot cravings from the mind. Benefit from this amazing talk on the Ayurvedic path to weiht loss. Vaidya Mahesh Sabade is an accomplished Ayurvedic practitioner, Panchakarma expert, and teacher. He is an anchor faculty of Vedika Gurukula in Berkeley, and as well as teaching and practicing in Pune. Vaidya Maheshji earned the Ayurvedacharya and Ayurveda Vachaspati degrees (B.A.M.S. & M.D.) from the University of Pune, and conducted research on obesity and lekhan basti after receiving a Dharam Hinduja Scholarship for post-graduate studies and research at the Ayurved Research Institute in Pune. Since 1997, Vaidya Maheshji has been running his own Ayurvedic consultancy and Panchakarma center in Pune, and teaches Panchakarma at the College of Ayurveda and Research Centre, Akurdi, Pune. He has recently been appointed as Honorary Ayurveda Consultant for the State Governor of Maharashtra, and also consults at University of Pune Health Center. He is co-author, along with Dr. P. H. Kulkarni, of Aahar, The Scientific Diet, and his forthcoming publication is Aromatic Plants in Ayurveda. read more |
Date: Thursday, July 30th, 2009; 6:30 PM to
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Vedika
Special Event Nature of Classes - All Levels Welcome. No prior knowledge of Ayurveda necessary. 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 also they prepare and nurture the student's mind to receive the profound wisdom and science of the sages. It is recommended that all potential students who sincerely wish to understand the spiritually energized curriculum of Vedika Gurukula - attend these classes to review the Gurukula concepts. Preparatory classes will be held on 4 Tuesday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
This series of Preparation Classes gives an illuminating introduction to traditional Ayurvedic knowledge and practice, explaining both its astonishing science and its spiritual foundations. The series is invaluable for prospective students as it provides an opportunity to explore, understand and experience the spiritually energized curriculum of Vedika Gurukula, its roots in an oral tradition, and its style of education. It is also a wonderful opportunity to meet the Vaidyas, the learned ayurvedic healers and practitioners, who teach at Vedika Gurukula. The cost is $30 per class or $100 for the entire series of 4 classes if paid in full prior to start of class or on the first day of the classes (a $20 savings). Those interested in signing up in advance should RSVP with Ishani at registrar@vedikaglobal.org. You can also pay at the desk on
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Vedika
Global is a Berkeley, California based, 501 (c ) (3), not-for-profit organization,
dedicated to teaching living and sharing the spiritually energized science
of Ayurveda. Vedika Global has established a unique, back to tradition
College of Ayurveda – Vedika Gurukula - dedicated to preserving the oral
gurukula tradition of Ayurveda, a heritage of humanity. Vedika's culture,
rooted in selfless humanitarian service “Seva” has inspired the establishment
of Vedika Jyoti in Berkeley city – a low cost Ayurveda community clinic
set up to serve low income and at-risk communities; and Vedika Kula –
a conscious community development project through sharing of knowledge
and creation of a worldwide Ayurveda Sangha.
Vedika Global, Inc.
830 Bancroft Way, Suite 104, Berkeley, CA 94710
1.877. 708.3342
email: info@vedikaglobal.org
www.vedikaglobal.org
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