Ayurveda : Science of Life
Sunday 13th September 10:00-12:30
Service Description
In a time when we can ask ChatGPT for anything, it is more important than ever to preserve knowledge passed down from teacher to student through lineage (parampara). Ayurveda is not simply a body of information to be learned, it is a living tradition that is best understood through authentic transmission, respect for its origins, and lived experience. Within this workshop on Ayurveda, we will cover the following: - The history and origins of Ayurveda. - Ayurveda as the art of relating, not simply a system of medicine. - The five elements and how they give rise to the three doshas. - The qualities of each constitution and why what supports one person's health may not support another's. - Examples of how diet and lifestyle recommendations differ according to each constitution. - Ways in which we can connect with the five elements in everyday life. - Simple Ayurvedic principles to help maintain balance. - The fascinating parallels between Ayurveda and the Homeopathic Mappa Mundi. Everything I share on Ayurveda has been passed to me by my teacher, B. Naga Kumar, and is offered with deep respect for the lineage from which it comes. Disclaimer: I am not an Ayurvedic doctor. This workshop is not intended as medical training or medical advice. Instead, it is an exploration of Ayurveda as a life science and philosophy for living well. I will also share some insights from my ongoing study of Homoeopathy over the past two years. Suitable for anyone, yoga practioners, health practioners and anyone who is interested in learning about Ayurveda beyond the medicine.
Cancellation Policy
In-Person Classes, Programmes & Workshops Policy Booking & Payment Classes, programmes, and workshops are normally booked and paid for in advance to secure a space. Occasionally, cash payment on the day may be accepted for regular drop-in classes by prior arrangement and subject to availability. Class passes, programmes, and workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. Booking Cut-Off Times Advance booking is required. • Daytime and evening classes must be booked at least 1 hours before the start time. • Mysore / Self Practice sessions must be booked by midnight the day before. Bookings close automatically once these cut-off times have passed. Cancellations & Refunds • Classes: Late cancellations (within 12 hours) will be charged in full, as spaces are limited and it’s often difficult to refill them at short notice. • Class passes: non-refundable and non-transferable. • Programmes and workshops: bookings are non-refundable once confirmed, as spaces cannot be filled mid-block or at short notice. Missed classes cannot be refunded, transferred, or carried over. Late Arrival Please arrive on time. Late entry may not be possible once a class has begun, particularly for led classes, and workshops, to avoid disruption. Self Practice / Mysore Mysore sessions run within a set time window. Students arrive and practise for a length of time appropriate to them. Teaching includes individual guidance, adjustments, and modifications as appropriate. Health & Responsibility Students practise at their own risk and are responsible for working within their own limits. Please inform the teacher before class of any injuries, medical conditions, pregnancy, or changes in health. Guidance and modifications are offered, but it remains the student’s responsibility to practise with awareness and care. Yoga is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional if you have concerns about suitability for practice. Studio Etiquette Mobile phones should be silenced and stored away. Please respect the quiet nature of the space. Mats and props should be returned neatly after use. Shoes are left outside the practice space. Teacher Absence & Closures As the studio is led by a single teacher, occasional closures may occur due to training, study, illness, or travel. Where possible, planned closures will be communicated in advance.