A.R.E. of New York
Edgar Cayce Center
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New York, NY 10001
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is an ongoing series which spotlights diverse, holistic health issues and practices. Each month, a different practitioner describes and/or demonstrates the healing modalities he or she provides
Introduction to Ayurveda, with Dr. Manjula Paul
Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:30 pm
Ayurveda is a holistic medical system, developed in India some 5000 - 6000 years ago. It teaches that health is maintained by the balance of three subtle energies or forces known as doshas. The purpose of Ayurveda is to bring these forces into harmony, and maintain that harmony through proper diet, Ayurvedic treatments, and specific herbs as directed after an initial consultation with an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Learn about the therapies Ayurveda offers to enhance and promote constitutional balances for healing, prevention of illness and rejuvenation. There will also be discussion of basic Ayurvedic principles and philosophy and the Ayurvedic approach to life.
Join us to learn about:
- The three doshas or humors: Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
- Suggested Donation $5-$10 (Benefits the Marie Crosby Fund) How to determine your Prakruthi (body constitution).
- Causes of imbalances in the body.
- Basic yoga postures to maintain doshic balances
- Common herbs to enhance Ojas (vitality)