Ayurveda – a Holistic Way of Life

Sat., 20 March 2021 – Sun., 25 April 2021
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Live Online Course with S. K. Kamlesh, Ayurveda Acharya

Saturdays & Sundays

The online course will be taught in English with translation into German, French and Spanish.

Part ONE

Saturday 20^th of March

• Introducing a vegetarian diet: which food items should be left out and which ones should be introduced – how to manage a balanced transition – do’s and don’ts in vegetarian diet

Sunday 21^st of March

• How the constitutions of vata, pitta and kapha relate to sattva (purity), rajas (passion) and tamas (laziness)
• Warning signs – how patterns of Imbalance can be seen in the body

Saturday 27^th of March

• The important role of carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins in the body: how these nutrients are digested and absorbed in the body – the 6 tastes as a guideline for the proper balance of these nutrients.

Sunday 28^th of March

• Rejuvenation of the body with common herbs and spices

Part TWO

Saturday 3^rd of April

• The Law of Karma (cause and effect): how our thoughts, actions and food choices define our health and well-being.
• Ayurveda and values for a complete life: dharma (moral value), artha (material value), kama (esthetic value), moksha (eternal value)

Sunday 4^th of April

• Yogic cooking: practical tips for the kitchen – how to store food and spices – how to prepare yourself for cooking and eating – good and bad times for eating – recipes which suit all body constitutions.

Saturday 10^th of April

• Food for Thought: how mental impressions affect our health. Examples of soothing sensory input. How to develop psychosomatic health in daily life.
• The changing needs of body and mind: how to apply Ayurveda health principles during childhood, adult life and old age.

Sunday 11^th of April

• Practical Cooking Class:  lentils or dal soup with vegetables (sāmbhar) – dry curry of potatoes with vegetable and cashew nuts – popular Indian pancakes (dosas) – coconut chutney with fresh coriander and spices.

Part THREE

Saturday 17^th of April

• Good Sleep: how to sleep properly – how to end you day – how to start your day – how to wake up and get out of Bed – morning cleansing – respecting natural functions of the body
• How to bathe properly: when, how and how often to take bath – how to treat your skin – importance of fresh clothes – how to clean your eyes

Sunday 18^th of April

• Weight Gain and Weight Loss according to Ayurveda: the Body Mass Index (BMI) – the ideal weight according to Vata, Pitta, kapha – learning how to chew properly

Saturday 24^th of April

• How to improve your immune system: mechanisms of immunity – sattwa, the importance of a pure atmosphere and surrounding – ojas and how to increase natural body resistance – recipes to boost your immune strength

Sunday 25^th of April

• Food Allergies: different types of food allergies, practical ways to adjust your diet
• How to improve your Brain Power and Memory with yogic diet

Upon registration you will be directed to the international credit card payment system "Stripe". Once the payment has been accepted, you will receive an email acknowledgement with the link to the online course.

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