Ayurveda and the Mind (AYUR402)
Required Textbooks:
- Textbook of Ayurveda, Vol. 1: Fundamental Principles by Vasant Lad (chapter 3: Prana, Sadhaka, Tarkpaka)
Materials to Bring:
- Standard yoga props (2 blocks, blankets, 2 bolsters)
- Strap and sandbag/weight
- Candle
- Varied Colored items:
- Warm Colors
- Cool Colors
- Neutral Colors
- Optional: Gems or crystals, essences
Course Completion Requirements:
- Attending Live or Watching the Recordings.
Project Instructions
1. Discuss with a cohort(retreat or huddles) your protocol for mental/emotional balance.
2. Practice 10-day yoga therapy protocol including:
-Stage of mind and guna assessment
-Meditation or mantra-based on education and experience.
-Doshic pranayama
3. Practice the protocol yourself for 10 days. Keep a short daily journal and submit a summary of your experience and how that may help a future care-seeker. (see upload template)
4. Hearth Share (Facebook): Share scripts for Curated Meditation. (Always give credit to creators if using ideas from eachother).
Link to Project Template:
Recommended Textbook
- Ayurveda and the Mind by Dr. David Frawley
*Page numbers given in lecture might not match up with the numbers in your source material if you are taking this course asynchronous