FOUNDATIONS OF AYURVEDA:

5-part Weeknight series

{Jade River Healing Arts, Portland, OR}

These classes build upon one-another, creating a foundation for living with Ayurveda in our daily lives.  The entire series will cover a basic overview of Ayurveda, understanding the 3 doshas and your constitution, how the seasons and timing of the day affect our bodies, eating and cooking to balance your Ayurvedic constitution, and understanding the nature of dis-ease.

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• Part I, Basic Overview of Ayurveda:  Wed, 8/11

• Part II, Understanding your Ayurvedic Constitution:  Mon, 8/16

• Part III, Living in Rythym with Nature’s Clock:  Mon, 8/30

• Part IV, Eating the Ayurvedic Way:  Wed, 9/8,  7-8:30pm
  

• Part V, Dis-ease: An Ayurvedic Perspective:  Mon, 9/13,  7-8:30pm

Location: Jade River Healing Arts Center, Portland, OR (directions)

To register: Please contact Gianna

Classes are $25 each or $100 for the 5-part series.

Students may attend certain classes in the series even if previous classes are missed.  Please check with Gianna if you are interested.

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~YOGA OFF THE MAT~

The Foundations of Balanced Diet & Lifestyle through AYURVEDA

Take yoga “off the mat” and into your everyday life with a foundational understanding of yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old system of health and healing from India that is tailored to the unique needs of the individual.

Discover how this ancient and effective system of living in balance and rhythm with nature can help you find your path to healthy eating and balanced living.

See below for upcoming program this FALL in your neighborhood:

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{2.5-hour evening intro + ayurvedic tea tasting, Stockton, CA}

Join us for an evening introduction to the foundational tenets of Ayurveda, covering an overview of the 3 doshas and basic tips for living in balance and harmony with our unique selves.  Followed by an Ayurvedic tea tasting.  Hosted in-home with Gianna & family.

THURSDAY, September 16th 4-6:30pm. $30 Please contact Gianna for more info.

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{2-day weekend series, Bernal Yoga, San Francisco, CA}

PART I: Find Your Balance: This introductory class offers an overview of Ayurveda, understanding of the 3 Doshas and one’s own unique constitution. Friday, September 17, 2010,  7:30-9:00pm

PART II: Live In Rhythm: Understand why timing is vital and how to sleep, eat and exercise with the natural rhythms of the day and the seasons.   Saturday, September 18, 2010,  1:30-3:30pm

Gratefully hosted by Bernal Yoga at 461 Cortland Avenue @ Andover San Francisco, CA; www.bernalyoga.com –   415.643.9007

Cost: $25 each or $40 for both classes

Register in advance by contacting the studio

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{2-part Sunday series, Amrita, Portland, OR}

Ayurveda 101 - This class provides an introductory understanding of Ayurveda for those with little or no previous exposure to the subject; it offers a solid understanding of the three doshas, helping students to discern their basic Ayurvedic constitution.  Students will gain practical understanding of the daily and seasonal rhythms of the doshas and how to begin implementing Ayurvedic principles to create positive life change. Sunday, October 3rd, 2010, 2-5pm

Ayurveda 201 – Intended for students who already have the introductory background presented in Ayurveda 101, this class will deepen their knowledge of Ayurveda’s wisdom of food and eating to balance the body.  Discussion of the nature of dis-ease from an Ayurvedic perspective will offer a template for exploring Yoga and Ayurveda practices which specifically address imbalances.  Class ends with a taste of dosha-balancing Ayurvedic teas from Sip to Live. - Sunday, November 7, 2010 2-5pm

amrita: a sanctuary for yoga
0110 sw bancroft st; portland, or 97239
p: 503.552.9642
Cost is $40 each or $75 for both parts

Pre-Register online at www.amritasanctuary.com

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{2-part Saturday series, Heartsong Yoga, Portland, OR}

PART I – Foundational Tools: Discover the 3 doshas and your basic Ayurvedic constitution; Understand how to live more in sync with the intelligence of nature, & how Ayurveda can help you to create positive life change. This workshop is designed for students with little or no previous exposure to Ayurveda. Saturday Oct. 9, 2010  – 1-5pm

PART II – Deepen your Wisdom: Advance your knowledge of Ayurveda’s wisdom of food and how to eat for your type.  Understand the nature of Dis-ease from an Ayurvedic perspective while exploring yoga and pranayama practices which specifically address your Ayurvedic type and/or imbalances.  Class ends with a taste of dosha-balancing Ayurvedic teas from Tao of Tea. Saturday, November 6, 2010- 1-5 pm

Heartsong Yoga & Wellness Center

3841 SW Hall Blvd; Beaverton, Oregon 97005;  503.644.1865

$45 each or $80 for both if registered in advance

Pre-register on-line: www.yogaheartsong.com

{Part I discount available to prior attendees}

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{2-part weekend series, Yoga Jones, Ventura, CA}

Part 1: Balanced Living with Ayurveda: This class offers an introductory overview of Ayurveda and 3 doshas, offering simple lifestyle changes to bring about balance in your being.  Friday, October 29th, 6:30-8:30pm $25

Part 2: Deepening into Ayurveda: Designed for those with prior knowledge and a basic understanding of Ayurveda, this class deepens into the experience of Ayurvedic living, offering an exploration of the use of food, routine and the tools of yoga for self-healing.Saturday, October 30th 1-4pm, $35

Special discount of $50 for both parts if registered in advance at www.yogajones.com

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{3-part weeknight series, Sellwood Yoga, Portland, OR}

PART I: Find Your Balance: This introductory class offers an overview of Ayurveda and an understanding of the 3 Doshas. Thursday, November 4th, 2010,  7:30-9:00pm

PART II: Live In Rhythm: Discover why timing is vital and how to sleep, eat and exercise with the natural rhythms of the day and the seasons.   Thursday, November 11th, 2010,  7:30-9:00pm

PART III: Eat to Heal: Explore the 6 tastes of Ayurveda and how to prepare your food to balance and nourish your unique state.   Thursday, November 18th, 2010,  7:30-9:00pm

Hosted by Sellwood Yoga at 7970 SE 13th Ave. Portland, OR 97202; 503-575-9982

Cost: $25 each or $65 for the series of three if pre-registered
Register in advance by contacting the studio www.sellwoodyoga.com

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Gianna taught 2 workshops for our students and got rave reviews both times. The knowledge she brings and the skill in which she presents it make for a great event.

- Leslie Ellis, Owner, Heartsong Yoga & Wellness Center, Portland, OR