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Courses

Shekhar is available to teach the following courses and workshops at health and yoga centers worldwide. Please email us to schedule a course at your center or studio or for more information.

1. Fundamentals of Ayurveda
2. Ayurvedic Pulse Technique
3. Ayurvedic Nutritional Foods & Herb
4. Digestion: The Cornerstone of Good Health
5. Enhance Your Immune System Through Ayurveda
6. Ayurveda for Weight Loss
7. Ayurveda for Health Professionals
8. Ayurveda for Yoga Instructors
9. Foundation Course on Ayurveda for Massage Therapists
10. OPTIMUM HEALTH - Insights on 10 Nutritional Herbs & Spices
11. Ayurveda for Women's Health
12. Ayurvedic Cooking Classes
• Series 1 Menu
• Series 2 Menu
• Series 3 Menu

Fundamentals of Ayurveda

This course introduces the basics of Ayurveda, a system of medicine that originated in India. Participants will learn the fundamental principles and concepts of Ayurveda and the Ayurvedic view of the mind-body composition and connection. This introductory course provides a solid foundation for understanding Ayurvedic principles and their application in daily life.

Ayurvedic Pulse Technique

"Atmosphere of joyful learning. . . Dedication to students and Ayurveda theory."
- Lisa Bryan, Yoga Instructor, Allentown, PA

"Small group size that allowed moments for questions and reflection on what was taught."

- Erin Follweiler, Yoga Instructor and Nutritionist, Orefield, PA

"Clear explanations, good slides, enthusiastic teaching style."
- Arti Kumar, Redmond, WA

"The immense opportunity of entering the field of pulse in all its Ayurvedic data so mysterious. . . Dr. Shekhar does convey his experience to make you able getting the Ayurvedic pulse. How great for us, for myself for sure. THANK YOU."
- Anne Eudoxie Francisse, Seattle, WA

This course covers the ancient Indian art of pulse technique in Ayurveda and how individuals can apply it to modern life in order for the preservation of good health and prevention of illnesses. Course participants will receive a theoretical overview of the holistic system of Ayurveda and will also learn the practical approach of pulse technique to analyze their ongoing physiological changes. This unique Ayurvedic pulse technique teaches participants how to detect imbalances in their early stages and act upon them before they manifest as illnesses. There is a lot of fun and understanding in learning this special age old technique and applying the knowledge immediately on one's own physiology.

Digestion: The Cornerstone of Good Health

"It was another wonderful opportunity to learn from a real vaidya about this important branch of Ayurvedic medicine. I wish I could study with you much more often, my teacher and my friend."
- Jim Conzo, MS, CNS, Nutritionist at Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, Lenox, MA

This course covers the fundamental principle of maintaining and enhancing the efficiency of the digestive system in order to enhance the immune system and prevent disease. Major topics discussed are diet, nutrition, daily routine, influence of thoughts and emotions on physical health, natural and innate qualities of foods, and healthy living through harmony with seasonal changes.

Ayurveda for Weight Loss

Obesity has assumed epidemic proportions in the developed nations. Simply defined, obesity is defined as being more than one-fifth overweight as compared to the normal weight range. Obesity has been implicated most strongly in coronary disease, and is also a contributor to the development of diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney and gallbladder disorders. Obesity has also been found to be linked to an increased incidence of certain types of cancer including colon cancer, breast cancer, and cancer of the uterus, kidney and gallbladder. Enormous amounts of money are spent each year to find methods to stay thin, including drastic approaches such as obesity surgery. Ayurveda cautions us that attempts to stay artificially thin may be unhealthy and may aggravate vata dosha. Ayurvedic approaches to eating, exercising, self-massage, meditation, and the right combination of herbal food supplements are a natural way to detoxify the body of excess fats and restore balance to the physiology.

10 Nutritional Herbs for Optimum Health

Nature granted the great gift of plants for providing good health, happiness and enlightenment. Ayurveda, the science of life, teaches that every plant in the universe is useful, if it is used properly and timely. For the better understanding of total health, everybody should know these 10 nutritional herbs and their use. Broadly, the nutritional herbs are classified into three major groups Calming, Cooling and Stimulating.
In this workshop, participants will learn the therapeutic benefits of these 10 nutritional herbs, and also understand how to enjoy optimum health.

Foundation Course on Ayurveda for Massage Therapists

Ayurveda deals with how to live a healthy, balanced life. It is a traditional, holistic system of health science from India, which has been practiced for over 5,000 years. Ayurveda seeks to restore the natural balance and state of health. Through its body-mind-spirit approach, Ayurveda has been found to significantly improve several chronic health conditions. Ayurveda focuses on living in tune with nature. By connecting mind, body and spirit, Ayurveda strives to improve harmony and happiness in an individual.
Ayurveda emphasizes the maintenance of good health through a balanced daily routine (Dinacharya), seasonal regime (Ritucharya) and a wholesome diet. Ayurveda considers every individual to be unique because of his or her unique mind-body-spirit constitution (Prakriti). Ayurveda is not just a system of alternative medicine, but is actually an ancient science of health. A life lived in tune with Nature and Ayurvedic principles is invariably a happy, healthy and balanced one. Learn a new way to look at life and health!

The students in this course will learn both theory & practical aspects of:

• The fundamental principles of Ayurveda and their energy forces
• Daily and seasonal routine to enliven inner intelligence
• Diet, digestion and nutrition to the individuals constitution
• Marma (vital) points to brighten up and restore energy
• Specific Yoga Asanas (postures) for various body types
• Breathing techniques to regulate energy flow throughout the body and mind
• Therapeutic benefits of common herbs and spices
• Simple home remedies for common health problems

Ayurveda for Women's Health

"Well presented!! Very informative about herbs, etc. that will help with different problem areas. Also good to know specifics about each of the doshas and the type you are."
- Valerie Morton, New Tripoli, PA "More information to the understanding of Ayurveda, life change information."
- Diane Severance, Allentown, PA

Common health concerns among women today include PMS and other menstrual/uterine disorders, depression and anxiety, eating disorders and body image problems, chronic fatigue, osteoporosis, and problems in menopause. Ayurveda, the holistic science of understanding life, employs several natural modalities to address the root cause of imbalance and restore mind/body balance and health to women, including a healthful diet and exercise, daily & seasonal routines, Ayurvedic self-massage, herbal food supplements and natural detoxification regimens. Participants in this workshop will learn about these modalities and how to easily incorporate them into everyday living in order to improve their health.

Ayurvedic Cooking Classes

Nourishing, energizing, light... and delicious! Ayurvedic cooking incorporates the six tastes of foods (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent and astringent) in simple and sophisticated ways to enhance health and longevity and provide a satisfying, tasty meal. With a holistic approach to diet, digestion and nurtition, participants in this course will learn authentic Ayurvedic recipes and how to prepare them, and understand the principles of Ayurveda and food preparation in Ayurveda.

Series 1 Lunch & Learn Menu:

1. Fresh salad with homemade dressing
2. Saffron rice
3. Chapathi (flat yeast-free whole wheat bread)
4. Mixed vegetable curry
5. Dal (lentil) soup
6. Payasam (dessert)
7. Ghee (clarified butter)
8. Tridosha-pacifying Masala (spice mixture to balance and pacify Vata, Pitta and Kapha)

Series 2 Lunch & Learn Menu:

1. Ginger-Lemon-Honey Appetizer
2. Cabbage-Radish Salad with homemade dressing
3. Whole moong dal pancakes
4. Spinach-Tofu-Pasta
5. Coconut Kheer
6. Ghee (clarified butter)
7. Agni Masala (spice mixture to enkindle the digestive fire)

Series 3 Lunch & Learn Menu:

1. Pakoras (spiced onion-lentil fritters)
2. Rasam (classic South Indian tomato soup)
3. Aviyal (flavorful vegetable stew with coconut-yogurt sauce)
4. Parathas (multi-layered whole wheat flatbread)
5. Basmati Rice
6. Tapioca Pudding

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