Introduction to Ayurvedic Medicine Workshop
with Dr. Sarasvati Buhrman
March 6 – 8, 2015
One2 yoga Healing Center / Nashville
$250 early bird discount -prior to Feb 15/ $275 after
A three-day introduction to the basic concepts which underlie the theory and practice of traditional Ayurvedic medicine, including a beginning overview of Samhya philosophy, definitions of health, Ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, causes and symptoms of imbalances, and the stages of development of disease. Instruction in practical skills of assessment of prakriti and vikrti, including observation, questioning, and pulse and tongue diagnosis. A beginning understanding of three of the five basic healing modalities of the Ayurvedic medicine toolkit: lifestyle (including dietary habits), therapeutic Yoga, and panchakarma. Students will be assigned relevant written project work each evening of the training in order to ensure correct understanding and retention of information.
Dr. Sarasvati Buhrman
Dr. Buhrman holds university degrees in Biology (College of William and Mary) and Anthropology (University of Colorado), as well as graduate work in genetics. She has practiced yoga since 1973, and has studied extensively in all aspects of Yoga and meditation with her spiritual teacher, Baba Hari Dass, since 1976. Sarasvatiji is a yogic monastic in the Vairagi Order of North India, and is a member of the World Council of Yoga. She was trained and qualified to practice Ayurvedic medicine with the late Pranacharya Dr. R.P. Trivedi, Professor of Ayurvedic Medicine at BenaresHinduUniversity. She has maintained an Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga Therapy practice in Boulder, Co. since 1987, and co-founded the Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda in 1990, a nonprofit educational institution for training Yoga therapists, Yoga teachers, and Ayurvedic practitioners. She has also taught at NaropaUniversity, Metropolitan State College, and a number of Yoga Centers including MountMadonnaCenter and the Salt Spring Centre in Canada. Sarasvatiji has published several articles in Yoga International and in the Protocol Journal of Botanical Medicine. She is a board member of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.
Workshop Information & Registration
Schedule:
Friday, March 6 – 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm one2yoga studio
Saturday, March 7 – Noon – 6:30 pm 223 Donelson Pike
Sunday, March 8 – 10 am – 6:30 pm Nashville, TN 37214
Benefits of the Training:
The primary intention of the introductory training in Ayurvedic medicine is to empower participants to improve their own personal wellness by acquainting them with the basic tools for personal health through the knowledge of specific foods and herbs which can be used to successfully treat, or to help manage, specific common illnesses. In addition, the course is also a valuable aid for health care professionals who would like to understand more about Ayurvedic medicine for the purpose of referring patients or working with Ayurvedic professionals. Lastly, the course is a valuable addition to the professional training of Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultants and Yoga Therapists.
This is the first of a series of three Ayurvedic Medicine workshops with Dr. Buhrman planned for 2015 in Nashville. Combined, they account for 90 hours / 3 credits. Those completing the training will received a certificate of completion.
To register, contact Jan Thrasher at 615-498-5992 / one2yoga@comcast.net Space is limited.
