John Douillard and Larissa Hall Carlson – Ayurveda 201

John Douillard and Larissa Hall Carlson – Ayurveda 201

Check it out: John Douillard and Larissa Hall Carlson – Ayurveda 201

According to neuroscientists, 95 percent of the way we act, react, and even move originates in the unconscious mind—that’s why it’s so difficult to disrupt our most deeply rooted patterns. Join LifeSpa.com founder and best-selling author John Douillard and Kripalu’s former dean of Ayurveda Larissa Hall Carlson, who both led YJ’s Ayurveda 101 series, for a new online course that will guide you on a profound journey of transformation. Over six weeks you’ll discover: powerful asana, pranayama, and meditation practices; healing foods and herbs; and illuminating discussions that merge ancient wisdom and modern science. This course qualifies for 18 continuing education credits for NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) members, and 20 non-contact continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

Through the lens of Ayurveda, you can gradually—and sustainably—stabilize your mood, bust through blockages, shift thought patterns, and feel healthier in body and mind. This process begins with balancing the physical body and peeling away layers of ego and habitual behavior to reveal subtle body realms. Once you arrive at the heart of who you really are, you’ll start aiming (and acting, reacting, and moving in the world) from a place of love, joy, and awareness.

Ayurvedic Psychology is a transformational journey that purifies your emotional armor and awakens your innate joy, brilliance, and clarity. This course is for anyone who wants to: snap out of autopilot and be more present; elude dopamine-fueled, everyday addictions like online shopping or social media; or learn actionable steps—on the mat, in the kitchen, and in relationships—backed by Ayurveda and yoga philosophy.

In this 6-week online course, you can expect:

• An introduction to Ayurvedic Psychology
• Discussions of the 3 Maha Gunas (mental energies called sattva, rajas, tamas), a quiz to determine your dominant emotional type, and loads of tips to balance them
• Balancing the 5 Koshas (sheaths of the physical-emotional body—physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss sheaths)
• Recommendations for healing foods, recipes, and herbs
• A gentle (yet powerful) 4-day detoxifying cleanse for the mind and body (free e-book included)
• A day of silence to enhance clarity, awareness, and transformation
• Webinar recordings with John and Larissa
• Access to a private Facebook group

Each week you’ll get:

• Informative and inspiring discussions that merge Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science
• 45-60 minutes of asana, pranayama, and/or meditation practices
• Tips, tools, and strategies that boost sattva (purity), clarity, and tranquility
• Supplemental resources for further exploration
• Self-inquiry and homework to help you embody the concepts and use the material to enhance your life

Curriculum:

Week 1: Your Mental Energy (3 Maha Gunas)

• Get an introduction to Ayurvedic Psychology
• Discover the 3 Maha Gunas (or mental energies) called sattva, rajas, and tamas
• Take an assessment to learn about your dominant emotional type
• Learn a 1-minute meditation you can use at anytime for emotional balance and more awarenes
• Practice asana and pranayama to cut through stagnations and blockages and restore a sattvic state

Week 2: Physical Body (Annamaya Kosha)

• Get an introduction to the 5 Koshas, or sheaths, and how they can become imbalanced
• Explore the ideal daily routine (dinacharya) from an Ayurvedic perspective, how circadian rhythms impact physical and emotional health, and how to set conditions for strong digestion
• Learn the Ayurvedic principles of eating for balance
• Get a list of foods to enjoy and avoid
• Get an herb recommendation for stronger digestion
• Practice asana and pranayama for grounding, tranquility, and ease

Week 3: Breath Body (Pranamaya Kosha)

• Get an introduction to prana (life force) and mental ojas (vital substance)
• Learn about the vital substance called mental ojas, and how to increase it and prevent depletion
• Discover how to fuel agni (digestive fire) in the kitchen through habits
• Learn a recipe for “agni pizzas”
• Get an herb recommendation for brain health and better sleep
• Practice pranayama to enliven the system
• Practice meditation to enhance clarity and insight

Week 4: Mental Body (Manomaya Kosha)

• Get an introduction to a gentle 4-day Ayurvedic cleanse, along with a kitchari recipe and a free e-book to guide you through
• Use the five senses to heal and boost self-awareness
• Add a quick technique to withdraw from your senses to your toolkit
• Get an herb recommendation for memory, mood, and focus
• Practice gentle asana to enhance body awareness, move prana, and raise consciousness
• Practice a meditation to enhance focus and relaxation

Week 5: Wisdom Body (Vijnanamaya Kosha)

• Get an introduction to self-inquiry
• Plan for a day of silence
• Learn action steps to break old patterns of behavior
• Get an adaptogenic herb recommendation to relieve stress
• Practice asana for enhanced clarity
• Practice meditation to cultivate clarity and discernment

Week 6: Bliss Body (Anandamaya Kosha)

• Discover what has changed in you over the last 6 weeks
• Learn about the wisdom and science of love and giving
• Get a recipe for a nightly tonic to boost ojas (vigor, virility, and vitality)
• Practice a meditation for interconnectedness