Workshops

Introduction to Kayakalpa
One Day Intensive Workshop
With Dr. Raam Pandeya

Workshop Outline

Introduction to the history, origins and concepts of Kayakalpa.
Video screening of Investigating Immortality This award winning documentary film gives participants a unique window into the therapy and medicine of Kayakalpa, including footage of actual sessions, interviews with leading scholars of Ayurveda and Siddha and rare vignettes of renowned Tantric masters.

Break for organic vegetarian lunch

A voyage of self-discovery: Find out what the unique nature of your body, mind and psyche means in term of your physical mental and spiritual health. Each participant will have the opportunity to determine his/her nature. We will also cover and demonstrate diagnostic tools used in Kayakalpa as well as general guidelines for different constitutions.

Purification in Kayakalpa
One Day Intensive Workshop
With Dr. Raam Pandeya

Workshop Outline

Purifying modalities of Kayakalpa
Preliminary Therapies: Nasya(Nasal Therapy), Anjana( Eye Therapy), Alepa(Application of herbo-mineral paste to the skin), Abhyanga(Oleation Therapy),Sarvang Swedena(Sweat Therapy), Nadi Swedena(Localised Sweat Therapy).

Break for organic vegetarian lunch

Primary Therapies: Virechan( Purgative therapy), Vaman ( Emetic therapy), Vasti( Enema therapy) Dhara Kalpa( Pouring of herbal decoctions and oils over specific parts of the head and body) Sirobasti ( Supraclavicular purification)

Nourishment in Kayakalpa
One Day Intensive Workshop
With Dr. Raam Pandeya

Workshop Outline

b) Modes of Nourishment: Nourishment as food. The six tastes and their effect on the human body, mind and psyche. Introduction to principal culinary herbs and spices.Class moves into the kitchen and learns how to prepare Khichari, a basic therapeutic meal.

Break for organic vegetarian lunch

Nourishment refined: Rasayanas and Kalpas; Herbo-mineral oxide preparations and their role in rejuvenation, prevention and management of chronic conditions. Subtle Nourishment: The use of sound, color, aroma, metals gems and vital breath for wellness and longevity. Nourishment as lifestyle: Achar Rasayana guidelines for daily living and seasonal adaptations for optimum health.

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