Ayuryoga VPK Basics

VPK Basics

Author: Dr Vasant Lad and Maria Garre

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For the first time a book is available that clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda.

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For the first time a book is available that clearly explains the principles and practical applications of Ayurveda.

Description

Vasant Lad and Maria Garré have written this booklet for those seeking to increase balance in their lives through yogasana, pranayama and meditation. This booklet offers practical guidelines to practice yoga using the wisdom of the doshas to lead them. A brief introduction to the doshas enhances ones understanding of their constitution, allowing the reader to select the optimal asanas, meditation, and pranayama that support their unique body, mind, and consciousness. All practitioners can benefit from a greater understanding of the doshic constitution and then apply this to their yoga practice. Yoga teachers can recommend this useful booklet for their students and clients as a take-home handbook.

About the Author

Vasant D. Lad received the degree of Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pune, in Pune, India in 1968 and a Master of Ayurvedic Science from Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya in Pune in 1980. For 3 years, Vasant Lad served as Medical Director of the Ayurveda Hospital in Pune. He also held the position of Professor of Clinical Medicine for seven years at the Pune University College of Ayurvedic Medicine, where he was an instructor. Vasant Lads academic and practical training includes the study of allopathic medicine (Western medicine) and surgery. In 1979, he began traveling throughout the United States sharing his knowledge of Ayurveda, and in 1981, he returned to New Mexico to teach Ayurveda. Vasant Lad founded and has served as the Director of The Ayurvedic Institute since 1984. Maria E Garre is Head of the Ayuryoga Department, Maria teaches ASP 2 Ayuruoga, YTT, and online Ayuryoga. Maria is dedicated to a life-long study, practice and teaching of both Yoga and Ayurveda; continuing over 20 years of study in Medical and Biological Sciences, Philosophy, Ayurveda and Yoga. Blending the knowledge she has gathered from her studies and yearly pilgrimages to India, Maria leads dynamic and liberating classed that embody the alchemy of all these disciplines. Along with teaching at the Institute, Maria travels internationally leading retreats, workshops and teacher training programs throughout the world.