Ananda Ashram

In addition to the morning and evening meditation programs and ongoing classes, Ananda Ashram offers special workshops and events throughout the year. Educational and cultural programs offered by the International Schools of East-West Unity (Gurukula), Inc. are indicated by an asterisk (*).

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Jul 22 - 27
Tue - Sun

* The Ayurvedic Art of Health & Healing: A Six-Day Seminar with Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc.
Bio: Vasant Lad, M.A.Sc.

Daily 10:30AM-12:30PM & 2:30-4:30PM
Part I: Jul 22-25, Tue morn. - Fri afternoon
Part II: Weekend Jul 25-27, Fri eve. - Sun afternoon
Special Talks: Jul 23 Wed 8:30PM & Jul 25 Fri 8:30PM

Tuition:
Full 6 Days (12 sessions) $360; Part I only (8 sessions) $245;
Part II, Weekend only (4 sessions) $140; Single session $35
Lecture Fee for Special Talks: $15 / members $12 (included when staying overnight)

Special Overnight Guest Rates, incl. Ashram core program:
Full 6 Days, Jul 21-27 Mon eve. - Sun:
Dorm $355 / memb. $320; Semiprivate $445 / memb. $400
Part I only, Jul 21-25 Mon eve. - Fri:
Dorm $240 / memb. $205; Semiprivate $290 / memb. $255
Part II, Weekend only, Jul 25-27 Fri eve. - Sun:
Dorm $135 / memb. $120; Semiprivate $170 / memb. $155
Call 845.782.5575 to inquire about camping rates and reduced rates when contributing one hour of work per day.

Dr. Vasant Lad, eminent physician, teacher and author, shares vital knowledge of Ayurveda's ancient and natural methods to reverse the effects of imbalances and pollution present in our inner and outer atmosphere. Dr. Lad's classes are suitable for beginning students as well as experienced practitioners.

Part One - July 22-25, Tue - Fri
The Ayurvedic Art of Assessment
A four-day course based on the Ashtavidha Pariksha, the eightfold method of Ayurvedic assessment. These ancient tools can function as a clear barometer of one's physical, mental and spiritual nature and present condition.

Tue AM: The Gunas - Their Qualities & Inner Attributes
Tue PM: Assessing Your Mental Constitution

Wed AM & PM: Ayurvedic Art of Pulse Diagnosis
Wed 8:30PM Talk: The Role of Love & Compassion in the Healing Process

Thu AM: Assessing the Eyes, Tongue, Waste Products & Nails
Thu PM: Reading the Face, Skin & Body Type

Fri AM: Examining the Excellence of the Tissues
Fri PM: Awareness as the Ultimate Tool of Assessment

Part Two - July 25-27, Fri eve. - Sun
Ayurveda and Daily Life
Fri 8:30PM Bhakti in Daily Life: A Talk on the practical application of the Narada Bhakti Sutras

Sat AM: Ayurvedic Approach to Food & Nutrition
Sat PM: The Breath Cycle in Daily Life & Relationships

Sun AM: Ayurvedic Psychology & the Chakra System
Sun PM: Healing through Colors & Crystals

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