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Winter Solstice 2024
Dear
Now that fall is fully upon us, adjusting becomes the way of wisdom, both for external weather requirements, and inward management of emotional cycles, as the equinox provides a support system of equilibrium, to help guide the ongoing forward movement through time.
Practices for cleansing, pausing, observing and restraining are supported at the equinoxes, and help maintain a balance of what Dr. Lad calls ‘double-arrowed attention’, or a state of equal observation of outer and inner dynamics.
As the winter solstice approaches, we can prepare to implement important decisions, plans and commitments between December 22, 2024 and the coming June 22, 2025. Of this period, the best time for making life-changing decisions is between December 22, 2024 and the spring equinox, March 20, 2025 depending on your personal stars and transits.
As soon as the sun begins to wax again in the northern hemisphere, we can make bigger life decisions such as moving, marriage, and a career change, to benefit from the sun’s illumination towards wisdom, strength and endurance for success.
Sleeplessness:
Here’s a reprise of a wonderful conversation about how to develop regular, sound sleep, especially now as colder conditions are increasing.
It was recorded some years ago by Dr. Hanna Chusid. This content is timeless, and regular sleep remains one of the three pillars of daily health in Ayurveda along with digestion and elimination.
Sound sleep is such an important, critical foundation of mental health, without which the nervous and endocrine systems become depleted.
What’s the purpose of dulling these systems as compared to removing the cause of chronic sleep disturbance and restoring the principle of early to bed and to rise?
Please watch and forward the video below to others whom you know will benefit.
This interview also appears on my recently revised website, along with other useful Interviews and Bits & Tips.
Before presenting exciting learning opportunities for 2025, here’s a recent conversation with Orsi Liptak from the Ayurveda Association of Canada
Did you catch this interview? I feel it was a great conversation!
Please share this video with others, perhaps with those new to Ayurveda in your network.
For follow up information, please contact Orsi Liptak at: wellnesswavecreations@gmail.com and jaisri@ayurveda-seminars.com.
Your feedback, comments and questions are always welcome.
NEW PROGRAM:
Ayurveda Transformational Retreat
Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Feb 15 - Mar 15, 2025
This innovative program offers three weekend Ayurveda Seminars & Consulting events planned for each of Tulum, Cancun and Puerto Moreles.
For more information and to sign up, please contact Jurate Bitinaite at: bitinaitej@gmail.com
A limited number of in-depth weekday consultations will be available with me on a first come, first served basis. To be on the wait list and be sure of your appointment time, please email your complete health information as soon as possible to jaisri@ayurveda-seminars.com
Please visit https://ayurveda-seminars.com/consultations/ for guidelines on how to prepare for your appointment.
*Note your information must be received at least 3 business days before your appointment*
Pulse Assessment Seminar-Nadi Pariksha
June 19-22 2025
This summer solstice Guru-Kula style seminar is now an annual event at my home in Surrey, BC.
After teaching this method internationally in India, the US, and soon in Mexico, with Dr. Lad’s precious blessings, I’m now continuing the four-day retreat program.
I remember Dr. Lad’s prophetic words from early in my training: “When you master the pulse reading, the Indian doctors will seek you out to learn.”
Still today, graduating Ayurveda physicians in India do not learn this critical skill due to the large class sizes and a lack of skilled practitioners/teachers.
I was able to learn this technique only because of having an apprenticeship training, the only Ayurveda path available to me at the time, starting some thirty years back.
Nadi Pariksha is the primary skill of the Ashta Vidha Pariksha (Eight-Fold Assessment science), learned over many years and requiring consistent practice. It is best learned in person with individual attention.
Returning graduates are welcome for the weekend only portion, with a 10% discount if prepaid by noon on April 21, 2025, space permitting.
Program Features:
*Daily sattvic vegetarian lunches prepared and shared together
*Focus on practical learning in a small group setting
*Classroom Teaching Example on Friday – Case Study
*Covers all seven layers of the Nadi according to Dr. Lad
*Weekend emphasis on Manas Prakruti/Vikruti
*Graduates eligible for 24 hrs. of NAMA P.A.C.E. credits, on successful completion (12 hrs. for weekend only participants)
Pre-requisite:
Minimum 600 hrs. of NAMA approved education or equivalent
Schedule: 10am - 1pm, 2:30- 5:30pm
Graduation Ceremony and Closing Circle for family & friends: Sunday 5 - 6pm
Required Text: Secrets of the Pulse by Dr. Vasant D. Lad
Investment:
$1467 CAD (if prepaid by noon April 21, 2025)
$1637 CAD (thereafter, space permitting)
$737 CAD weekend only Sat & Sun (if prepaid by noon April 21, 2025)
$911 CAD weekend only Sat & Sun (thereafter, space permitting)
$667 CAD returning participants
To be on the wait list and for more information about this unique professional skill development program, please contact jaisri@ayurveda-seminars.com
Recent comments:
“I can't imagine a better teacher to continue Dr. Lad’s legacy and the subtle art of Nadi Pariksha.” - T.M., Ayurveda Practitioner
“Completely hands-on, very comprehensive. Jaisri makes it easy to understand a very complex subject; helps enhance practical knowledge. Nadi Pariksha is so intimate and intense, but Jaisri made us feel so empowered from Day 1. ”J.T., Ayurveda Consultant
“It was an excellent schedule for full immersion, with the course material, group dynamics and Ayurveda Gurukula experience. Jaisri offers this complex material with patience and the wisdom of perfect timing. I enjoyed the benefit of her extensive experience, humour and well-orchestrated delivery.” - J.C., Ayurveda/Yoga Healer
“Jaisri is very patient with students and makes sure concepts are understood.” - J.K., Yoga and Ayurveda Therapist
BOOK REVIEW:
Mes Matinees Ayurvediques-My Ayurvedic Mornings (French Edition)
Author, Michele Schulz
This new publication is a delightful blend of Ayurveda wisdom, lore and variety, from the pen and heart of highly respected chef and Ayurveda Food Scientist, Michele Schultz.
Check it out in French – now this book is essential for all French-speaking lovers of Ayurveda www.mapetitecuisinesaine.com
Mes matinées ayurvédiques arose from clients being in ruts about how to kick start their day with wholesome nutrition.
With over 40 international recipes, the reader will find plenty of answers to "I don't know what to eat for breakfast!", no longer needing to ponder about how to start their day in a pranic way!
Recipes are both dairy- and gluten-free, and include variations for the seasons and doshas, as well as to simply shake up the recipe.
Woven throughout the book are Ayurveda tips, advice and wisdom on how to include protein for breakfast, best prepare grains for optimal digestion, use spices as antidotes for problematic foods and digestive support along with many other topics to enhance one's metabolism.
Sections on the Ayurveda art of food combining and seven morning rituals round out the offering, making this book one that any Ayurvedist - old or new - will want to have in their home.
To order this lovely book as a gift or for yourself, please click here.
Keep watch on her website for news of the English translation of this most useful and beautiful book!
Michele Schulz is passionate about all things good that lead to balance, she is the brewing force behind ma petite cuisine saine.
She joyfully shares her experience-based knowledge through personal chef services, catering and healthy cooking classes as well as holistic nutrition consultations - based principally on Ayurveda.
Ma petite cuisine saine's offerings go beyond nutrition and healthy food. Michele's healing arts modalities include Breema Bodywork, a nurturing therapy that deeply relaxes the body and soothes the mind.
Contact her at micheleschulz@gmail.com for more information.
Canada Ayurveda Research & Education Foundation News:
Have you seen the new website?!
This is your invitation to check it out: www.canadaayurvedaresearch-educationfoundation.org
Thank you for forwarding it to those whom you feel will benefit!
Thank you for sharing your feedback and program comments, which help us keep the site up to date and informative.
Thank you also for updating your mailing list with my new email address: jaisri@canadaayurvedaresearch-educationfoundation.org
Wishing you the best of the Holy Days!
Yours,
Jaisri M. Lambert, Ayurveda Doctor (NAMA)
Ayurveda Seminars & Consulting
Canada Ayurveda Research & Education Foundation
