Class 2 : Functional Principles of Nature: The Doshas
The tridosha are the functional principles of the universe. They are an inseparable team that works together, each with distinct roles and domains. Kapha is the force of growth and development, giving stability and structure to things, and maintaining longevity on the cellular level. Pitta is the force of transformation, governing digestion and nutrition by introducing heat. Vata, which is closely related to pranic life energy, is the force of knowledge and movement, and governs all life functions. The predominance of one or more dosha in a human being explains their design (form - genetics - personality - tendencies).
The attention given to treating people as individuals is one of the greatest gifts of the Ayurvedic approach to health. Ayurveda is a bio-qualitative science; in Ayurveda we use the polarities of qualities to bring the human organism - mind/body as one operating unit - into its natural state of homeostasis (Prakriti). This is what the term ‘balance’ implies. Each individual’s homeostasis is different, and is changing all the time in response to the qualities we are engaging with in our environment (location/climate/season, home, work, soundscape, visual input), diet, relationships (social landscape), spiritual practices, movement habits, etc.
In this class, we will:
Learn the 5 elements, their functions & properties
Explore how the building blocks of nature merge to form the bioenergetics called Vata, Pitta, and Kapha used for the body/mind typing that will help make applying Ayurvedic theory personal to you
Identify the chief qualities of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha physiology
Identify the chief qualities of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha psychology
Consider the assets of the qualities of each Dosha as well as how and why these may become liabilities in health, wellness, and projection when in excess or deficiency
Introduce the Prakriti Quiz: how to determine your own constitution
Classes run 7-9PM EST on Zoom ; Zoom links will be emailed on the day of class.
All class recordings and class notes will be emailed to participants the day after class.
Class registration here : https://www.noelgraupner.com/classes/fall2021ayurvedacourse
Single / Drop-in Class | $35
*course and classes by donation available to those in financial hardship: please contact me directly at info@noelgraupner.com to discuss.