Service-Plants conducts a variety of workshops and intensive programs to provide individuals with a greater understanding of Ayurvedic philosophy and practical measures for integrating this ancient wisdom into a modern setting.

Ayurveda embraces the knowledge of life through vision, ideas or intuitive experiences. Acceptance of this knowledge allows us to develop a closer connection to nature and the balance of vata, pitta and kapha doshas.

When in balance these doshas enable us to maintain health and harmony with our own being and in our expression and interaction with the world around us.

NEW COURSE February 2012!

Join us in an exploration of the foundations of Ayurveda with visiting practitioner and author Kumudini Shoba. Discover how through understanding your own nature you can create a life of balance, health and happiness to express your inner self and achieve your fullest potential in life.

• Date: Monday, 6 February 7PM till 9PM.
• Venue: Gertrude St Yoga, Level 1, 202 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
• Cost: $20
• Registration: On the day or pre-register here

Contact: Vilasi Gray 0421 748 527 or vilasi@service-plants.com

Kumudini Shoba, M. Sc., is an experienced Ayurveda practitioner and master herbalist. She comes from a traditional Ayurveda-healing family in Sri Lanka and is a distinguished graduate in both Western science and Ayurveda. A gifted teacher, Kumudini, imparts Ayurveda?s ancient healing wisdom, with Western herbal traditions and a deep understanding of human psychology and spiritual development. Kumudini resides and teaches in Seattle, Washington, USA.

 
When my heart sings
The song of newness,
My life becomes
The dance of fulnes.
- Sri Chinmoy

Learn how to determine individual constitutions accurately and methods for rebalancing the doshas with nutrition, herbs and natural healing. This program equips the learner with a comprehensive overview of the philosophy, principles and healing modalities of Ayurveda. The course includes:

• History and Philosophy of Ayurveda
  The historical connection to the Vedas, the ancient texts that form the basis of Ayurveda; the historical background of Ayurveda in India and how it evolved into modern schools.
• Dosha Analysis
  Learn how to determine individual constitutions accurately and be able to advise on creating health through rebalancing the doshas with nutrition, herbs and natural healing methodology.
• Ayurvedic Herbalism
  Ayurvedic herbalism and the science of substances and their qualities. Exploring herbs and what to use and when.
• Ayurvedic Therapies
  The seven methods of palliation, including snehana and sudation, and an overview of panchakarma, tonification, marma therapy, and Ayurvedic massage.
• Digestion and Nutrition
  The six tastes and the specific action of each as well as the potent energy of food and its post-digestive effects.
• Dinacharya
  Practical Ayurvedic principles, including daily routines, seasonal routines, and disease prevention; yoga for everyday health, including lectures on nutrition for balancing the doshas.

Ottawa (Canada), Ayuerveda Lifestyle Course - June 2011, 5 x 3 hours

• Dates: Thursday 23rd 6:30-9:30pm; Friday 24th 6:30-9:30pm; Saturday 25th 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm; Sunday 26th 10:00am-1:00pm*
• Venue: University of Ottawa, 1 Stewart Street
• Cost: $800 ($750 registrations before 13 June 2011).
• Enquiries: Anavi Davies 613-282-2882
• Email: anavieverblossom@mymacmail.com
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Hone your skills for assessing the state of the doshas, organs, and tissues of the human body via pulse diagnosis; as well as understanding the stages of disease and the mental state.

Prerequisite: Ayurvedic Lifestyle Course

3. Art & Ayurveda

In this workshop we are exploring the five elements of human nature as understood in the light of Ayurveda and expressed through painting. Often emotional or traumatic events of our past can become embedded in the body/mind. This program provides a safe and yet beautiful medium of color to release and grow. The free flowing activity of painting allows the Soul's light to permeate our being leading to new healing and illumination.

We provide all the materials and no experience in Art making or painting is necessary.

4. Herbal Teas and Steams for Winter Health

A half day workshoop on the healing properties of herbs to beat those winter challenges. Balancing our needs to hibernate with the stresses and demands of modern life. Learn how to prepare teas and steams for colds, flus and congestion as well as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Format - 1/2 Day Workshop

5. Nettles - A Versatile Spring Friend

Commonly available yet unappreciated, the nettle is a plant rich in nutrition and healing powers. We'll learn about the nettle's medicinal values and how it can be used to combat allergies and ailments. In this half day workshop you will be shown how to prepare nettles, for teas, soups and salads.

Format - 1/2 Day Workshop

6. A Herbal Spring Cleaning

Spring is a time for renewal. This half day workshop will explore the rejuvenating capacity of herbs to uplift the body, mind and spirit. In this half day workshop you will learn how to cultivate herbs for your own spring detoxification program.

Format - 1/2 Day Workshop