Yoga Inspired by Ayurveda
AN INTERSECTION OF AYURVEDIC THEORY & YOGA PRACTICE
Ayurveda is an ancient science that is often referred to as Yoga’s sister science. Both disciplines honor the five elements. In this course participants explore how the basic foundational principles of Ayurveda can be applied to a yoga practice. Through presentation and practice that includes pranayama (breathing exercises), and asana (postures) you will embody these two sciences, united by the concept of prana (vital life energy), to understand each more fully.
Please note: This class is appropriate for ages 13 years and older.
The day’s program will also include:
- Brunch & dinner in the shared community dining hall
- A guided campus tour to Sunset Ridge (weather permitting)
- Personal time
- Option to stay for arati (ritual of light) after dinner at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Option to book a wellness treatment at Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center (fees additional, advance reservations recommended)
To participate in this special class, please register as a Mountain Experience day visitor or Personal Retreat overnight guest.
Sample Schedule
| Saturday, August 23 | |
| 10:00am | Arrival & Check-in |
| 10:00 - 11:00am | Brunch |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | Guided campus tour to Sunset Ridge |
| 12:30 - 3:00pm | Personal time |
| 3:00 - 5:00pm | Special Yoga class |
| 5:15 - 6:15pm | Dinner |
| 6:00pm | Arati |
| 7:00pm | Program Concludes |
Presenter
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Jen RandMA, RYT 500Jen completed her 200-, 300-, and 500-hour trainings in classical Ashtanga Yoga with Mount Madonna Institute. She is experienced in teaching students of all ages both in-person and online and works with students in Ayurveda and Yoga trainings at Mount Madonna. Her yoga practice is deeply influenced by her studies of Ayurveda, which allow her to offer options and modifications to help students tailor their practice to what they need. She is currently pursuing her studies in Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. In addition to practicing yoga, she enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking with her dog, and spending time with her husband and cat.
