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Art of Meditation
The course is given over three days in 2 1/2 hour sessions each day. The Art of Meditation Course teaches Sahaj Samadhi Meditation, a graceful and natural meditation that allows the mind to settle naturally into meditation. When the mind settles down it lets go of stress and fatigue
"After taking the Art of Meditation course I feel an overall improvement in my energy although I sleep much less than I used to. I’m also more present for the everyday moments of my life and in my relationships with friends and family. I find that I’ve become a lot calmer and less reactive to events that would have bothered me before and have even noticed an increase in my creativity."
Art of Silence
The Art of Silence course, usually offered in residence over a minimum of 3 1⁄2 days, provides optimal conditions for going deep within, quieting our mental chatter, and experiencing profound rest and inner silence. This course builds upon the Sudarshan Kriya breathing technique offered in the Art of Living Part 1 course.
Art of Wholesome Eating (AWE)
The Art of Wholesome Eating is an empowering course bursting with knowledge from the lively ayurvedic tradition! It offers specific tools for your own constitution and kindles the fun of effortlessly cooking with energizing nutritious ingredients from around the globe.
Ayurveda recognizes that each individual has a unique constitution. In this course, the basic concepts of ayurveda are introduced in a dynamic manner, giving us a better understanding of our own personal needs. The course gives us both the tools to recognize imbalances and the means to correct them. This knowledge answers many of the questions we often ask ourselves when we wish to improve our health and thrive on higher energy levels.
Whatever we eat becomes our body and mind. Though Ayurveda originates from India, cooking according to ayurvedic principles requires no change of eating style but rather, a reintroducing of harmony within the natural rhythms of nature and our beings, to support our own individual needs.
Using the most recent studies on foods, the vegetarian cookery demonstrations introduce ways of balancing our diet in a quick, easy, creative and delicious way.
"Amazing knowledge on how what we eat affects our bodies and minds…priceless wisdom and knowledge. Thank you for sharing this precious knowledge with us in Saskatoon."
Ayurvedic Bodywork Practitioner Certification (ABP)
The objective of this course is to enable students to work as practitioners of 5 very effective ayurvedic treatments: two-hands and four-hands Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Karna Purna and Swedna.
More than simply performing treatments and massages, technicians will be taught the most important principles of Ayurveda (Samkhya philosophy, 3 doshas, 3 gunas, sources of imbalance). This training will give the tools to recognize basic constitutional types and teach self-care routines. It is also a good introduction into how to run an ayurvedic practice.
The strong spiritual aspect of this program empowers intuition, ability to withstand stress and supports a desire to serve the community
Ayurvedic Health Practitioner Certification (AHP)
This course ensures students will be competent to perform a further 9 techniques, which will prepare them to offer a practice of a total of 15 treatments (among which: head, hands and feet massage, Vishesh, Garshan, Bastis, Pinda Swedna, Nasya , Netra Basti and massage for high stress).
It takes students deeper into the study of Ayurveda, ayurvedic anatomy and physiology, Dina Charya, and the role of food for good health. Emphasis is on group work to encourage proficiency and confidence in communicating on Ayurveda.
Graduates will also be able to teach Dina Charya (the art of daily living), give introductory talks on Ayurveda, and make basic assessments of doshic balance for clients.
Blessings Course
The Blessings Course offers an experience of abundance, contentment, and fulfillment. These qualities are natural to all of us; through unique processes and guided meditations, the course brings them to the forefront of our experience.
Happiness Program
The program includes :
· Practical wisdom for dealing with daily stress and life challenges
· Classical yoga for improving health, flexibility and energy flow
· Age-old relaxation and breathing techniques
· Initiation into the powerful purifying practice of Sudarshan Kriya for attaining unparalleled inner peace
Participants are given a daily home practice for continued wellness and are also welcome to join weekly follow-up sessions for group practice offered in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc and in most big cities worldwide.
Individual Wellness Retreat
You are welcome to come for a retreat for any length of time.
The program will be structured to suit your constitution and needs.
It includes:
- Two Ayurvedic treatments or massages per day
- A balanced diet
- Lifestyle guidance (Dina Charya knowledge)
- Daily yoga and meditation sessions
For best results, a minimum of three days is recommended.
Marma Chikitsa Practitioner Certification (MCP)
The marma points link to the subtle channels called nadis (similar to meridians in the Chinese system of medicine). Just as in the physical body the passageways become blocked by toxins, so too the tiniest of mental stresses will cloud or obstruct these subtle points, reducing the flow of energy.
Gentle pressure on the marmas releases the blocks and allows prana, or life energy to flow to the connecting organs or tissues giving them a new lease of life.
The Marma technique is potentially the most restorative of the Ayurvedic treatments as it harmonizes the body’s built-in energy network.
Mother & Baby Care
This program is designed to teach mothers and other caregivers to give massage to babies and children. In this course, you will learn how to empower your students to gain confidence and teach them the knowledge and skills they need to practice on their own.
Organic Garden Internship
This is a practical organic gardening experience with a combined daily 2-hour academic session; it includes 4-5 hours in the garden. The internship is divided into two-month components – the first from May 4th to July 31st and the second from August 3rd to October 31st. The focus is on planting and preparing a garden, tending, transplanting, harvesting, and preparing for winter. We go through all the processes of growing an organic garden from seed to seed. The Art of Living Course is required for participation in this program.
Sri Sri Ayurveda Technician Training
The objective of this course is to enable students to work as practitioners of 5 very effective Ayurvedic treatments ( 2 hands, 4 hands Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Karna Purna, and Swedna.
More than simply performing treatments and massages,technicians will be taught the most important principles of Ayurveda ( the Samkhya philosophy, the 3 Doshas, the 3 Gunas and the sources of imbalance.) This training will give the tools to recognize and honour basic constitutional types,teach self care routines and receive an introduction into running an Ayurvedic practice. The strong spiritual aspect of the program empowers intuition,ability to withstand stress and supports a desire to serve the community.
Prerequisites: the Art of Happiness program
For more information please contact us on info@ srisriayurveda.ca
Art of Living Therapeutic Yoga Retreat
This one-week course with Yogacharya Krishan Verma, who has taught yoga for more than 20 years, includes:
Combined SSY Level 1 and Level 2
Strengthening and Healing Contractions (SAHC)
Therapeutic Yoga for treating various physical conditions
Correction of Postures and Pranayamas
Breathing techniques for improving lung capacity
Yogic Kriyas for Cleansing the Body and Calming the Mind
Healing the body and mind with gentle movements and deep relaxation
Wisdom from Yoga Scriptures
Guided Meditations
Sri Sri Yoga Level 1
This 10-hour workshop provides an experience of all aspects of yoga, including: gentle and vigorous postures as well as dynamic exercises, breathing techniques, application of yogic knowledge, simple tools for relaxation, guided meditations, yogic perspective on attaining a balanced diet, and an introduction to Ayurveda, the science of life.
"The course is a transformation for both the body and mind. I have more awareness of the body, the breath, and the mind."
10-Day Art of Silence Retreat
Silence begins on the first day and each meditation and course instruction is designed to expand and deepen the experience of Self. This course requires 3 Art of Silence Retreats.
"When the first Silence Retreat happened, I did not hesitate to register. I went so deep; the silence was so still! Silence Retreats are like dessert for the soul. Why would you not come."
Lifestyle Retreats
This transformative five-day program for those recovering from cancer includes tools and techniques that have been shown to have a very positive impact on physical and mental health.