A Crash Course in Ayurveda for the Yoga Community

Bring the Foundations of Ayurveda to your teacher training or retreat! In this 2-hour workshop, we make the principles of Ayurveda accessible by applying them to the modern context. We’ll cover the history and philosophy of Ayurveda in simple terms, and then provide practical steps, rituals and remedies so participants can integrate Ayurveda into their lives every day.

Here’s what’s included…

Your group will leave with a solid foundation in…

  • The 20 qualities (gunas)

  • Elemental basics (doshas)

  • Digestive fire (agni)

  • Toxins (ama) 

  • Ayurvedic nutrition

  • Exercise for doshas

  • Body care rituals

  • Simple daily routine

We’ll also offer the following tools to participants…

  • Our Mind Body Quiz to determine each individual’s inherent constitution

  • A Quick Guide to Ayurveda Terms (HANDOUT)

  • Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha Guides (3 HANDOUTS)

  • Quick Tips for Maintaining Doshas (HANDOUT)

  • A Simple Guide to Healthy Agni (HANDOUT)

  • Then Six Tastes (HANDOUT)

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About Your Guides

We are Molly McConnell, RYT 500, and Sierra Brashear, MA, and we are both Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioners and graduates of Alandi Ashram’s 2,000+ hour, National Ayurvedic Medical Association certified program. In addition to our formal training, we have both experienced personal wellness transformations catalyzed by Ayurveda (for ourselves as well as our clients), and are advocates for preventative wellness, social justice and body positivity in our daily lives. We believe that self care is a radical act — reminding us that when we are vibrant and awake, we have the clarity and energy to show up for what we believe in.

FAQ

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is designed to integrate seamlessly into a Yoga Teacher Training program, and will provide the necessary tools for yoga teachers to be able to walk the talk and answer basic questions about yoga’s “sister science”, Ayurveda. The 2-hour workshop is also a wonderful offering for any group that is deepening a commitment to holistic wellbeing and is seeking a set of tools for doing so.

Are you willing and able to travel?

Yes! We are based in Boulder, Colorado (on Cheyenne and Arapaho land) and are delighted to bring our workshop to your community anywhere. Please inquire and we’ll work out the details!

Is it possible to host the workshop virtually?

Absolutely! We are happy to beam into your Yoga Teacher Training virtually using Zoom meetings. We recommend you use a projector and speakers to be sure every participant can see and hear the content.

Can the workshop be customized?

Yes! We are happy to customize the workshop to focus on the unique needs of your group. A small fee may apply.

Investment

$160 includes two guides (Molly and Sierra, Clinical Ayurvedic Practitioners) and approximately 90 minutes of presentation-style content, plus 15-30 minute Q&A. Handouts are digital PDFs, and can be printed by us at cost.