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Ayurvedic Perspectives on Western Herbs
& Holistic Nutrition
Fee: Donation
(in the classroom)
with Instructor Jen Bredesen
In June & July, Jen will be teaching a 2-weekend class series looking at Western Herbs through an Ayurvedic lens, followed by a 2-part Intro to Herbal Medicine Making class on the Mondays after weekend classes. The class will cover Ayurvedic energetics, herbal actions, body systems, and materia medica, including some first aid remedies and techniques. Some basic understanding of Ayurved helpful, but not required.
Wed 6/16 4:30-6:30pm Intro to an Ayurvedic Approach to Western Herbs
Sat-Sun 6/26-7 9:30am-5pm Ayurvedic Approach to Western Herbs - part 1
Mon 6/28 Hands on Medicine Making - part 1
Sat-Sun 7/10-11 9:30am-5pm Ayurvedic Approach to Western Herbs - part 2
Mon 7/12 Hands on Medicine Making - part 2
Jen Bredesen is an Herbalist & Ayurvedic practitioner at the dhyana Center. She has been working with the plants for 15 years as a farmer, gardener, medicine maker, wildcrafter & meditator, and for 6 years as a Clinical Herbalist.
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Advanced Pulse Class
info coming soon
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Six week Intensive and Ten month Training Programs - Sign up Now!
Designed to deepen understanding of the human body, this training uses Ayurvedic and Tibetan Elemental Theory to explore and explain the dimensions of integrated health. Through listening to the emotions, symptoms, and signals provided by the body, you will learn applications for philosophy, the diagnostic tools of tongue, face, pulse, aromatherapy, herbal preparations, whole food nutrition, bodywork and Pancha Karma. The program, taught in an experiential format, is for both beginners and experienced practitioners. We offer two scheduling formats to support the student: three intensive two-week sessions, or one three-day weekend monthly for ten months. Please call for more information.
Class Times: 10am to 5pm
Pulse: 10:00-11:15 am • Practicum: 11:30-1:30 pm
Lunch Break: 1:30-3 pm • Clinical: 3-5pm
Pulse is taught daily.
ayurvedic foundations & diagnostics
6 Week Intensive Sept 20-24 & Sept 27 - Oct 1
10 Month Training Sept 10-12, Oct 8-10, Nov 12-14
We will study the elements and how they develop and affect one another in the body and mind, how imbalances occur and how to recognize them and change them. Understanding these concepts gives a logical and precise understanding of how to use the Assessment Tools- pulse, tongue, face, posture, hair, skin, etc.
Fundamentals of Ayurveda
Philosophy & the Elements - History of how our environment is just like our surroundings - The Chakras and Endocrine Gland - How our emotional and physical personalities show themselves
The Doshas - Vata, Pitta & Kapha
The Gunas - Qualities of Vata, Pitta, Kapha - Creating individualism
Pulse Assessment - Learn how to read rhythms, as used in Ayurvedic science - Positions & rhythms - Covers levels 1-7 on pulse
Fundamentals of Symptomology
Six stages of Disease - How to add up symptoms and stop an issue from continuing
Prana, Tejas, & Ojas - Energy, Waste, and Immunity Fluids
Assessment Tools - Our bodies show us what we need to know - Reading face, tongue, skin, ears & more
Pushes and Blocks - Elements effect each other
Pulse is taught daily.
ayurvedic aromatherapy, herbs &
whole food nutrition
6 Week Intensive Oct 25-29 & Nov 1 - 5
10 Month Training Dec 10-12, Jan 7-9, Feb 11-13, Mar 11-13
We will discuss traditional preparations and usage, what our bodies’ needs are, and how food is our best medicine. We will also be reading symptoms & learning which foods, essential oils & herbs to use per individual client.
Offering Nourishment
Ayurvedic Whole Food Nutrition
Agni & Ama - Learn the importance of metabolism and how toxicity occurs
Digestive tract - Digestive fire & toxicity in the gut
The Rasas - The energy of food through learning the six tastes
Ayurvedic view of protein, fats & carbohydrates - The need for adequate and balanced energy
Enzymes & the medicinal value of spices - metabolic fuel, proteins that build & cleanse
Fats - EFAs vs. saturated fats
We will be in the kitchen cooking for part of this class.
Supporting Change
Clinical Aromatherapy
The physical and emotional aspects
Essential Oils
Application, toxicity, dosage, property, function & use
Ayurvedic Elemental Chemistry
How to use chemical constituents to know properties of plants
Traditional Blending techniques as an art form
Understanding herbs as Hot, Cold, Wet & Dry
Ayurvedic approach to carrier oils
Choosing appropriate oils for clients
Pulse continuation throughout class
We will blend formulas and create remedies in class.
ayurvedic treatment,
bodywork & application
6 Week Intensive Jan 17-21 & Jan 24 - 28
10 Month Training April 8-10, May 13-15, June 10-12
We will explore the changes that are possible through Ayurvedic massage and Pancha Karma treatments. We will also discuss client relations- how to listen well and present options. This class is designed to prepare you to utilize all of your tools.
Learning to trust your hands
The Dhatus - The tissues in the body and how important they are
Marma Chikitsa - Lymphatic drainage massage
How to change the tissues through massage techniques - The Tools- hot rocks, compresses, cupping, etc.
Tandem Massage (two practitioners) - The support system for the client
Nadis - The autonomic nervous system
Marmas/ Pressure Points - Intersections in the nerve lines
Putting it all together
Pancha Karma - We will discuss client intake charts, the importance of listening, and how to build a clientele. We will work on clients and each other during this class. We will end with a client, during which we will tend to them physically and emotionally, and take them through the full Panch Karma process- assessments, pulse, cooking, preparations, and treatments (ghee eye bath, sweats, scrubs, etc.). Theory and when to administer various treatments will be covered as well as review and follow up.
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Advanced Course: Six Month Program
Symptomology & Techniques
Digestive Symptomology September 17-19
Mapping the body- layout per organ. Tracking the pulse.
Agnis & Ama October 15-17
Agnis - seat of Fire - Agnis & their matching enzymes - Enzymatic Process - Ama - tracking the symptoms of the Srotas. - The quality of toxins & where they are - specific cleansing per individual
Ojas Immunity November 19-21
Understanding weaknesses in Auto-Immune disorders
Marma Chikitsa February 25-27 & March 25-27
use of Essential Oils and cuppings - Sanskrit/Meanings/Reading the Gunas as attributes in the body
Body Work Techniques April 29 - May 1
Psoas release through- Mamsa dhatu - Scalp, neck, jaw & shoulders- Majja dhatu - Internal organ massage – Jathar Agni Chikitsa
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Internships
Continue your Ayurvedic education with hands on experience. Gain confidence as a practitioner. Learn how to work with clients and give back to local community.
Level I, Ayurvedic Practitioner Development
Level II, Ayurvedic Advanced Practitioner Development
Level III, Ayurvedic Lead Practitioner in Pancha Karma
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The New Cancer Recovery Program
A Monthly Seminar for Cancer Patients and Caregivers
on Integrative Ayurveda and Natural Healing Remedies
with Facilitator Raven Jones
In this seminar, you will learn about many natural, simple, and cost effective choices you can begin to implement right now to support your recovery from cancer. With a foundation based in the Ayurvedic principles of diet, nutrition and lifestyle, you will also learn about the latest research in Natural Holistic Medicine.
The first of the 'New Cancer Recovery Program' Monthly Seminars will be
Friday, June 18th, 9:30am - 12:30pm
at the dhyana Center, presented by H.A.V.E.N., a non-profit organization providing low cost community health care education. Space is limited and participants must register prior to each event by calling 707-823-8818 or email ravenayurveda@gmail.com.
Each 3 hour seminar is $45 if registered by June 11th, $55 after.
Raven is a Certified Ayurvedic Practioner and a 5 year Cancer Survivor. As a health practioner, he coaches cancer survivors and their families interested in taking charge of their own healing process.
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transitionsebastopol: Heart&Soul
Collective Meditation
continuing weekly every Thursday from 6:30-7:15
@ The dhyana Center
for information: karmendraji@yahoo.com
(707) 827-3456
Every Thursday we celebrate our collective silence with half hour silent meditation, inspirational reading, sharing, and optional potluck afterward.
Meditation is a resource for inner strength and resilience to enable us to respond wisely to challenges in our lives, including those facing us in this era of peak oil, climate change and energy descent. This non-sectarian collecive meditation will draw on the insights and inspiration from various spiritual traditions to support personal meditation practice.
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