Workshop:
Creating Health Using Ayurvedic Wisdom

Sunday, September 14th
10:00am - 12:30pm
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Atlantis Natural Foods
2488 Mt. Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Taught by Daniel Bastacky, a Chopra-certified instructor

Click here for a downloadable flier (MS Word, 191KB). The course fee is $100 if paid by September 7, after $125 (materials included). Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call Daniel at 770-270-6800, or email him at dsbastacky@juno.com.

“Ayurveda is a model that says Spirit and Soul come first, Mind and Body comes later…."
Dr. Deepak Chopra

The Creating Health Workshop developed by the Chopra Center offers an exploration of mind-body medicine and Ayurveda. The course is designed for the general public who have had little or no previous understanding of these concepts. Each of the lessons includes instructions in practical approaches of mind-body medicine that participants can begin using in their daily lives.

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian healing system which dates back almost 5000 years. Meaning the science of life, Ayurveda  is making a comeback after almost being lost for many centuries. In the West, Doctors Deepak Chopra and David Simon have played a large part in the resurrection of this wonderful, gentle, comprehensive, self-care, conscious-based healing system. Ayurveda looks at not only the physical symptoms of illness, but also the body type, emotions, lifestyle, stress levels and the environment in which we live. The techniques taught in the Creating Health Workshop are easy to learn and perform and are invaluable in enhancing traditional Western medical treatments.

As human beings with different life experience, we each respond in contrasting ways to all that life has to offer. Ayurvedic wisdom takes into account our uniqueness and by using that wisdom, we can tailor our daily routine that moves us to our next level of being. In this process, we begin to integrate our mind, body and spirit. When any of these aspects are out of balance, we experience a loss of wholeness. Incorporating Ayurvedic wisdom into our lives helps us restore that memory of wholeness to our mind-body system. By understanding the true nature of ourselves and the Universe we are empowered to lead a more joyful, healthy, and vibrant life.

The goal of this course is to bring about a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. To become intimate with the spirit, mind and body is to acquire inner power. This power allows us to heal old wounds and create new bodies that are more flexible, more dynamic, healthier and longer lasting than we ever imagined. You will learn how health is not just being free of disease, but how the integration of our mind, body and spirit in our environment will improve our quality of life.

This course provides the tools to do the inner work.

The essential foundation of mind-body medicine is the recognition that for every experience in the mind, there is a corresponding change in the physiology and biochemistry of our body. We have a vast internal pharmacy that can be accessed through the conscious choices we make in our lives. This workshop teaches that lifestyle is very important and we can make better conscious choices that will bring us in balance and restore our memory of wholeness.

Lesson 1    Body, Mind and Spirit

Explore the reality that lies beyond our current beliefs about health and well being. Learn how meditation can reduce stress and increase mental clarity. Understand your body type and how to stay in balance. Exercises – 5 seated Yoga positions, Pranayama breathing exercises, Mindfulness Meditation and a mind-body questionnaire.

Lesson 2   Nourishment for Body, Mind and Soul

Identify which foods create optimal energy and health. Learn about eating awareness, the six tastes and how to improve digestion. See that how you eat is just as important as what you eat.

Exercises – guided meditation of the elements air, fire and water, Mindfulness eating exercise and sample the six tastes.

Lesson 3   Perpetual Renewal

Understand how the rhythms of nature influence our physical and emotional well being. Learn how our daily routine can help us achieve balance. Learn Ayurvedic self massage and other mind-body techniques for healing.

Exercises – I commit to releasing and creating exercise and a guided meditation of life-force enhancing exercises.

Lesson 4   The Five Gateways to the Inner Pharmacy

Enliven your senses by identifying which sounds, tastes, aromas, and colors can balance your body type and bring healing. Learn how to nourish all the senses and reduce the toxic sensory intake.

Exercises – the Chakra sounds; directing sound for healing; a yantra meditation; and sample aroma oils.

Participant Feedback:

Daniel’s enthusiasm came thru strong and that was encouraging to learn and pay close attention.    
---Maureen P.

Thank you Daniel it was grand! I have a number of tools to add to my tool belt.
---Linda M.