Ayurveda

Ayurveda, which literally means, “knowledge of life and longevity”, is the traditional medicine of India and originated there over 5,000 years ago. It is an effective path to awakening our inner wisdom that heals, transforms, and prompts universal peace. Ayurveda emphasizes re-establishing balance in the body through diet, lifestyle, yoga, and body cleansing. It brings health of the mind, body, and spirit.

Yoga for Living is honored to offer the following in support to awaken this knowledge that is already within you.

We also offer:

• Dance & Movement classes and events
• Special Events & Workshops
• Yoga Classes and Therapies

You can see (and print) a full schedule of all ongoing classes, and our monthly and special events on our Schedule page.

The Power of Silence… A Women's Retreat

Next Workshop: Date to be announced.

Pre-registration required. Places are limited to six women.

Finding a quiet space in which to retreat is almost impossible in this world. It is critical for our overall wellbeing to immerse into a place of silence, often and without guilt, on a regular basis. Only in the silence can we discover the secrets of our true inner knowing.

Bask in the space of quietude as we create the Silent Space in which participants can immerse themselves through the grassroots rituals of Ayurveda for Women's Health.

• Be nurtured with a therapeutic Ayurvedic treatment
• Serene yoga studio filled with Beauty and Silence
• Private sanctuary spaces for rest and quiet
• No talking, no videos, no sounds of traffic, no cell phones, no iPods or Blackberries
• Therapists maintain silence in the application of Ayurvedic treatments and participants choose from a variety of healing stations to process and discover the power of silence through contemplation, meditation, journaling, resting in relaxation, art therapy or writing
• Herbal teas and nourishing food offered in Silent Conscious Eating experiences
• Grinding of spices awakens our own power to heal

Testimonials:

• "Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are all such beautiful people. I feel so fortunate to have you in my life! Peace."
• "I loved the no talking. It forced me to take the time I needed and reflect. This is a wonderful practice that I will continue."
• "What an incredible day!!! It was just what I needed. The past few weeks have been pretty difficult for me. At times I felt like it was me against the world. I felt a major melt down coming. Today reminded me to take time out for myself. I too need the nurturing that I am always giving to my family and others in need. If I give a little to myself I will have a lot more to give to others."
• More on the Testimonials page.

These special workshops will be offered by therapists: Rhonda Clarke and Paula Tepedino, Ayurvedic Panchakarma Therapists, from Greens Ayur Center, School of Ayurveda, India; Certified Ayurveda Womens Health instructors, Wise Earth Ayurveda®.

A contribution will be made to the efforts of One Square Inch to keep preserving Silence in America's diminishing natural space.

Class size is limited to six women so please contact us or call 856-404-7287 to register in advance and reserve your place.

Ayurveda Cooking Classes

Complete support to a healthier lifestyle

Next Class: Date to be announced.

Learn nutritious, easy meals that support your dedication to living a more balanced life as well as your busy lifestyle.

This class will give you all the basics for learning how to use food to nourish and support yourself to health and wholeness. Learn the philosophy of Ayurveda, a way of using food to naturally detoxify the body. You will learn hands-on, nutritious recipes that are easy to prepare and taste delicious. Handouts and tastings are included. No cooking experience necessary. Get the support to make taking care of yourself a joy.

Class size is limited so please contact us or call 856-404-7287 to reserve your place.

Wise Earth Ayurveda® Food, Breath and Sound… A Grassroots Approach to Living

A series of four workshops with Sadhakas Paula Tepedino (Padmasri) and Rhonda Clarke (Ekasri)

Special price of $180 for all four workshops ($45 per workshop)

Strengthen your commitment to inner harmony and self-care. Learn Wise Earth Ayurveda inner medicine healing practices to promote peace of mind, body and soul.

Wise Earth Ayurveda®, developed by Sri Swamini Mayatitananda, is a grassroots approach to living Ayurveda in everyday life through rituals involving cooking, massage therapies, chanting, breathing exercises and meditation. Learn practical ways to bring more balance into your life and family.

Workshop 1: Sunday June 12 2011, 2pm–6pm. $58

Introduction to the grassroots approach to Ayurveda through Swamini Mayatitananda's work. Experience sadhana (practices) of blessing of the limbs, vedic chanting, breathwork, making ghee, and a kichari using the marriage of the bean and the grain.

Workshop 2: Sunday October 2 2011, 2pm–6pm. $58

Learn about the menus for your dosha, grinding of spices, making a mandala of the six seasons, understanding your personality, vedic chanting, making chutney.

Workshop 3: Sunday January 22 2012, 2pm–6pm. $58

Learn to make a wet masala (garlic and ginger), the art of bread making (chapati), sense-cleansing sadhana, vedic chanting, healing postures and more.

Workshop 4: Saturday April 28 2012, 2pm–6pm. $58

Putting it all together with a meal, drawing from all the sadhanas learnt thusfar, and eating in silence and community to restore quietude and harmony.

Paula (Padmasri) Tepedino is a Wise Earth Ayurveda® Sadhaka in Food, Breath and Sound, and Women's Health. She is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of yoga training at her school. She was an Executive VP on the Yoga Alliance Board of Directors for 3 years. She has over 35 years of yoga experience with certifications in yoga therapy, as a Panchakarma therapist, massage therapy, and Reiki. Paula has a natural ability to teach and brings about a sense of peace and calm while sharing her love of Sadhana.

Rhonda (Ekasri) Clarke is a Wise Earth Ayurveda® Sadhaka in Women’s Health. She is a Certified Svaroopa® Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist and owner of Yoga for Living Inc. She has been a life long student of yoga and meditation, awakening to the practice in 2002. She received her Panchakarma therapy certification from Greens Ayur Center, School of Ayurveda in Kerala India and has continued her Ayurveda studies with Dr. Mishra and Linda (Sarita) Rocco. Rhonda brings her love of oneness of spirit to her students and practice.