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Ayurvedic Healing and Detoxification

Science of Life, Well-being, and Perfect Health

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What is Ayurveda?

SCIENCE OF HEALING

Ayurveda is a sister science to the knowledge of yoga.  They both go hand in hand with each other.  Most of us recognize that our health cannot be separated from what we think, say, do or eat. We are born with certain specific physical and mental conditions and we need to understand these to effectively progress in our life and relate to people and our environment. How do we make the best of our life?

Natural healing system

Ayurveda, the “science of life,” is the traditional medicine of India. It is probably the oldest health care system in the world, with roots going back over 5,000 years into the Vedic era. It is called the “Mother of All Healing.” Ayurveda is one of the most comprehensive healing systems in the world, dealing integrally with body, mind and spirit.

Ayurveda is allied with the profound yogic view of life and consciousness. Yogis need to understand Ayurveda to keep themselves healthy on the path of Sadhana. Ayurvedic practitioners use integrally yogic methods to achieve healing of body/mind/spirit.  Understanding how the mind works is key to our progress.

Ayurveda provides us with a system for understanding the energies and qualities that are set in motion by our daily living practices, so we can counteract or prevent the imbalances that cause disease. The principles can be applied in our daily life routine, according to our unique constitution and adapting to changing conditions such as time of the day, season, age and culture.

Ayurveda affords much extraordinary knowledge and many opportunities to inform our own lifestyle choices and enhance of our skills adding greater value to our lives.

Ayurveda Courses

Ayurveda Courses at the Sivananda Yoga Farm help you find your True Nature as Spirit and help you to control the mind and lead a happy and healthy life with more prana or life force.

Ayurveda is the science of life, and goes deeper into prescribing life regimens, food and diet, herbs, and an understanding of our specific mental and physical propensities, or constitution. By bringing into balance the 5 elements in the body and mind we regain health.

Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat

The ashram is the ideal place to come relax, rejuvenate and detoxify from your daily life.   The Ayurveda Massage weekends provides an opportunity to receive guidance and nurturing from specialists trained in the ancient healing science of Ayurveda in the form of body treatments, consultations and daily workshops.

Please check below for upcoming dates.  After booking please call in advance to book your Ayurvedic body treatment and consultation as there are a limited number of appointments available. Participants will practice Yoga poses (asanas), Pranayama (breathing) and meditation twice daily and attend daily workshops on Ayurveda and health.  Additionally there will be practice of Bhakti Yoga techniques to open the heart and turn emotions into devotion.

 

Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy

Receive Pancha Karma at the beautiful Yoga Farm in Grass Valley, California, an ideal place to relax, rejuvenate and detoxify.

Pancha Karma is Ayurveda’s elegant and highly-specialized system of purification and rejuvenation. The Pancha Karma process gets to the root cause of imbalances and works to rebalance the body, mind and emotions. When these are in harmony, deep and profound healing can occur in all systems of the body.

The setting is unique in that it also includes the Ashram’s daily schedule of meditation, kirtan, yoga asana and pranayama classes and spiritual and philosophical lectures.

Course Details

Your Pancha Karma experience begins well in advance of your trip to the Ashram. Meet Dr. Sachin for a full Ayurvedic evaluation/consultation via online session. Based on your assessment, appropriate therapies will be planned.

It is recommended to start the preparatory phase of the cleanse 10–15 days prior to your visit to the ashram. The prescribed herbs for this phase will be mailed accordingly.

The therapies will be customized based on your prakriti and health needs.

Your 7-day stay at the Ashram includes a private cabin accommodation, daily yoga sessions, meditation, chanting, Ayurveda consultations, every day 2 hours of individualized oil therapies, herbs for cleansing, and nourishing food. There will also be a couple of Ayurveda workshops offered during your stay.

You are encouraged to take walks in nature and practice yoga and meditation daily. Read and relax. Leave your cell phones and gadgets behind.

During Ayurveda Courses guests can get a consultation done with a professional

“Panchakarma for me was a dramatic and life changeing experience. The world has opened up from a different angle. It is a big step to higher consciousness.”
– Olga Claussen, Yoga Instructor, Stockton, CA

References

YouTube – Ayurvedic Understanding of Detoxification
YouTube – Pancha Karma Information Meeting

Seasonal Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat

Join us for this nourishing self-care retreat, learn sustainable Yoga and Ayurveda practices for healthy living and rejuvenation.  Cleanse body, mind, and spirit as you enjoy daily kitcheree and greens mono-diet for purification and increased vitality. Learn Yoga and Ayurveda practices and routines that you can integrate into your daily life for balanced health and well-being.

You will learn and practice:

  • how to prepare a cleansing mono-diet of kitcheree and fresh greens, that is nutritious and gives a break to the digestive system.
  • Yoga asana practice to move prana and improve your physical and mental health.
  • Ayurvedic self massage (abhyanga)
  • tips for daily meditation practice
  • Ayurvedic home remedies
  • daily routines for overall well-being
  • conscious relaxation techniques
  • one-on-one  Yoga Health consultation (by appointment)

Detoxification and Juice Fasting

The Detoxification and Juice Fasting Program is an ideal opportunity to deeply cleanse and rejuvenate body and mind in a safe and supportive environment. You can rest in the warmth of the northern California summer, enjoying clean air and sunshine in the Sierra foothills, and the support of experienced staff and health care practitioners.

Juice-fasting is the fastest and safest way to eliminate toxins from the body. Fruit and vegetable juices and herbal teas help the process of detoxification while adding vitamins and minerals to the body. Juice fasting allows the body to stay slim, healthy and vital. By fasting you give your digestive system the opportunity to rest, and in so doing, the body has more energy. This energy is used by the mind and you enjoy mental clarity, concentration, and control over the senses. You feel light, joyful, and peaceful.

The program is designed to create a transformation not only on the physical level but also on the mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Herbal supplements, yoga and meditation help with this. With the practice of both yoga and fasting you will achieve a higher degree of physical, mental and spiritual awareness as toxins are eliminated.

Benefits
* Cleanses organ systems of the body
* Relieves congestion in the body
* Balances digestion
* Increases absorption of nutrients
* Improves eliminative functions of the body
* Aids in weight reduction
* Relieves tiredness of the body and mind
* Re-energises body and mind
* Reduces skin problems
* Eases pain and inflammation

Lectures Topics
Detox physiology
Constipation
Digestion
Weight loss
Allergies/stress
Anxiety
Exercise
Integrative nutrition
Breaking the fast and healthy eating
Colonics can be arranged through reception during this program.
Nutritional consultations are also available

During Ayurveda Courses guests can get a consultation done with a professional

Upcoming Dates

Dates Program Name Price see more... Register
February 13 - 16, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
February 21 - 28, 2025 Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy $4,800.00
March 13 - 16, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
April 22 - 27, 2025 Spring Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat $845.00
April 24 - 27, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
May 15 - 18, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
June 6 - 14, 2025 Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy $4,800.00
June 22 - July 2, 2025 Detoxification and Juice Fasting $1,340.00
June 26 - 29, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
September 11 - 14, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
September 16 - 21, 2025 Fall Cleanse and Rejuvenation Retreat $845.00
October 2 - 10, 2025 Pancha Karma Detoxification Therapy $4,800.00
October 16 - 19, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
November 13 - 16, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00
December 11 - 14, 2025 Ayurvedic Massage Rejuvenation Retreat $305.00