Ayurveda Day with Yvonne Macor (10:15-4:15pm)

A one day workshop to introduce students of Yoga to Ayurveda, the profound ancient
Indian science of natural health.

Financial Investment:  $80. (whole day, includes Lunch, no tax)

       An Introduction to Ayurveda and the basics of the three Doshas that make up each individual’s constitution, including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual tendencies).  Understanding your doshic type can help you make lifestyle and diet choices to improve your overall well-being. The influence of the three Gunas (mind tendencies) will also be discussed.

Throughout the workshop, you will be guided in recognizing the different doshas and the influence of the gunas in practice.  In ancient India, specific yoga exercises were prescribed for each individual.  One should exercise with the proper rhythm and intensity that suit one’s particular constitution.  To push yourself (or not push!) can pacify or aggravate your in-born tendencies.  Furthermore, our needs vary with our daily experiences, the weather, etc.  Yvonne will explain how to best relax, energize, refocus and soothe the doshas using exercise and breathing.

Vegetarian Lunch (1 hr 45 min) 

During group preparation of the lunch, Yvonne will explain some cooking methods, the benefits of the dishes, from an ayurvedic point of view, and give guidelines for good eating and digestion.  
The lunch period will include time to rest and/or take a walk (i.e. 1/2 hour free time)

  Living in Natural Rhythm/Daily Self-Care 

The effects of the doshic cycles of the day, as well as the benefits of a daily routine and the personal ablutions recommended by Ayurveda will be described.  Yvonne will demonstrate how to do Abhyanga (oil massage) for yourself and we will practice this.

Some recommended books, tongue cleaners and massage
 oils will be available for sale.  Contact 'inspire yoga' at The Spoonstudio to register (www.spoonstudio.org) inspireyoga@eastlink.ca