Introduction To Ayurvedic Therapies
Dates: January 30-February 1, 2009
Location: UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Times: : Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm
Cost: $375 ($295 Students w/valid ID)
Instructors: John Douillard, DC, PhD
In this program you will receive an introduction to the most common and effective Ayurvedic treatments. These include: yoga, meditation, breathing, exercise, nutrition, Ayurvedic massage, herbal medicine and Ayurvedic detoxification therapies.
Treatment of commonly diagnosed illnesses, including diabetes, depression, anxiety, obesity, and stress related disorders will be covered along with therapeutic protocols of herbs and the appropriate use of supportive Ayurvedic therapies.
Ayurveda and Psychiatry-Integrating East and West
Dates: Feb 6-9. 2009
Location: UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Times: : Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm, Mon 9am-3pm
Cost: $475 ($395 Students w/valid ID)
Instructors: Dr. Vasant Lad, MASC, PhD, Baxter Bell, MD
Ayurveda, the ancient method of healing mind, body, and consciousness, provides a unique approach to dealing with anxiety, depression, and phobias. This program will provide comprehensive, practical, and applied Ayurvedic approaches to psychiatric problems, drawing especially from Graha Chikitsa (the psychiatric branch of Ayurveda). It will offer us practical training in Ayurveda’s basic pulse, tongue, nail, and eye diagnosis techniques, explore its concept of mind and its view of the role of thoughts, feelings, and emotions in daily life, and explain the mano vaha srotas (“mind-carrying channels”) in the human body as well as Ayurvedic etiology and symptomatology. The program will also include discussions of spiritual guidelines for maintaining mental health and preventing psychiatric illness and methods to bring awareness to emotions in order to open the door to inner bliss.
Case studies will be presented and healing/ treatments for depression, anxiety, and phobias will be explored. As an example, the session on pulse diagnosis presents an easy-to-learn and extremely effective tool to diagnose and treat stress-related imbalances such as anxiety and depression. This session addresses how to use pulse diagnosis as a mind-body therapy and to:
- Determine body type and treat imbalances;
- Treat imbalances with a lifestyle and diet in harmony with nature;
- Use aroma, herbs and marma point therapy;
- Integrate an Ayurvedic lifestyle into an American way of life.
Note: This program is oriented toward primary care and mental health professionals.
Ayurveda and Psychiatry-Integrating East and West
Dates: April 3 - 6, 2009
Location:UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Times: TBA
Cost: TBA
Instructors: Dr. Vasant Lad, MaSC, John Douillard, DC, PhD, Baxter Bell, MD
Ayurveda, the ancient method of healing mind, body, and consciousness, provides a unique approach to dealing with anxiety, depression, and phobias. This program will provide comprehensive, practical, and applied Ayurvedic approaches to psychiatric problems, drawing especially from Graha Chikitsa (the psychiatric branch of Ayurveda). It will offer us practical training in Ayurveda’s basic pulse, tongue, nail and eye diagnosis techniques, explore its concept of mind and its view of the role of thoughts, feelings, and emotions in daily life, and explain the mano vaha srotas (“mind-carrying channels”) in the human body as well as Ayurvedic etiology and symptomatology. The program will also include discussions of spiritual guidelines for maintaining mental health and preventing psychiatric illness and methods to bring awareness to emotions in order to open the door to inner bliss.
Case studies will be presented and healing/ treatments for depression, anxiety, and phobias will be explored. As an example, the session on pulse diagnosis presents an easy-to-learn and extremely effective tool to diagnose and treat stress-related imbalances such as anxiety and depression. This session addresses how to use pulse diagnosis as a mind-body therapy and to:
- Determine body type and treat imbalances;
- Treat imbalances with a lifestyle and diet in harmony with nature;
- Use aroma, herbs and marma point therapy;
- Integrate an Ayurvedic lifestyle into an American way of life.
Note: This program is oriented toward primary care and mental health professionals.
Note: Approved for Nursing and Social Work CEUs; CME accreditation pending.
Clinical Ayurveda
Dates: April 24-26, 2009
Location: UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Times: Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9-3
Cost: $375 ($295 for all students w/valid ID)
Instructors: John Douillard, DC, PhD
This program will provide a comprehensive overview of the practical clinical applications of Ayurveda, including prevention of illness, diagnostics, treatment, and detoxification.
Dr. Douillard will obtain case histories from volunteer participants to demonstrate the practical use of Ayurvedic principals in clinical treatment. He will guide the class through the process of taking case histories, performing diagnoses of pulse, tongue, eyes, and nails, and prescription of appropriate therapeutic treatments. Dr. Douillard will also discuss the Ayurvedic understanding of the mind and it’s relevance to assessment and treatment.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the discussion of methods used to stimulate the body’s natural healing system to prevent illness and promote longevity and well-being.
In this program participants will explore the value of integrating principles and tools of Ayurveda into clinical practice.
Clinical Ayurveda
Dates: May 15-17, 2009
Location: UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
Times: Fri 7pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9-3
Cost: $375 ($295 for all students w/valid ID)
Instructors: John Douillard, DC, PhD
This program will provide a comprehensive overview of the practical clinical applications of Ayurveda, including prevention of illness, diagnostics, detoxification, and treatment.
Dr. Douillard will obtain case histories from volunteer participants to demonstrate the practical use of Ayurvedic principals in clinical treatment. He will guide the class through the process of taking case histories, performing diagnoses of pulse, tongue, eyes, and nails, and prescription of appropriate therapeutic treatments. Dr. Douillard will also discuss the Ayurvedic understanding of the mind and it’s relevance to assessment and treatment.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the discussion of methods used to stimulate the body’s natural healing systems to prevent illness and promote longevity and well-being.
In this program participants will gain insight into the potential value of integrating principles and tools of Ayurveda into clinical practice.
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