WHEN: Five sessions – Thursdays from 6:30-8pm; September 11 – October 9
WHERE: Smiling Dog Yoga; 1227 Archer Street in San Luis Obispo; (805) 546-9100
COST: $89; $79 for students and seniors
REGISTER: Smiling Dog Yoga

Introduction to Ayurveda

Introduction to Ayurveda Series
Providing a User’s Manual for… YOU!

VATA, PITTA or KAPHA, which “constitution” or “dosha” are you? Why does it matter? Do you wonder why one person is inspired to run 10 pre-dawn miles, while another can’t wake up without two shots of espresso?

The workshop explores these differences and shows you how to understand your dosha in order to live fully and joyfully. Considered the healing side of yoga, Ayurveda, a 5,000 –year-old healing science from India, offers a natural, balanced approach to optimal health.

Taught by Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist Holly Padove, the inspiring five-week workshop will reveal easy-to-implement Ayurvedic choices that balance body, mind and spirit, and will be especially tailored for the spring and summer months. Whether new to Ayurveda or familiar with the concepts, the workshop will provide invaluable tools.

The five sessions will cover Ayurvedic topics such as:

• Ayurveda philosophy, the five elements and discovering your dosha (constitution)
• Balancing your dosha with food choices, food combining and cooking techniques
• Common herbs and spices that are good for balance and health
• Harmonious daily routines
• Yoga, meditation and exercise best for your dosha and the spring/summer seasons
• Meditation, colors and aromatherapy for the doshas

This is a must for any student of yoga, as yoga and Ayurveda are intricately intertwined!