a lot of inspiration from nature and feel more balanced and at ease the more time I spend in the trees and the dirt! Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of health and healing, says that we are made up of the five elements that surround us: space, air, fire, water and earth. The more immerse ourselves in nature, the more balanced and in harmony with the world we feel. 

Ayurveda has been so healing, so nourishing, so life-changing for me, that many of you know I closed my bookstore, breathe books, after 10 years, in order to practice and teach Ayurveda full time. It's been four years since I closed shop and in that time I wrote a book (Ayurveda Beginner's Guide), I traveled to India 3 times, to study and lead Sacred Site tours, taught many many cooking classes, a dozen yoga teacher trainings, and taught workshops and classes all around the country.

So it seems my next step is to teach YOU how to do what I do! Several people have asked my to create a study program so that you can delve more deeply into Ayurveda and create your own private practice. Whether it is just for yourself, or to bolster your health and wellness practice or to become a full time Ayurvedic counselor - the course I am creating will fulfill your needs. 

We will study: all basic principles and fundamentals of Ayurveda; home remedies; cooking techniques; pulse readings; the doshas; tongue diagnostics; marma therapy; vedic meditation; vastu shastra; food as medicine; chanting; yoga; vedic counseling and more. 

As I create the course and research certification possibilities, I would love to hear from you & what you are interested in. I envision this being a 12-month course beginning in the fall (400 - 500 hours depending on practicums) with each month dedicated to one or two areas of study. The class can be taken in person or online. Send me an email if you want to stay on the Breathe Ayurveda Study Course list: susan@breatheayurveda.com

I am so excited to begin this program! I can't wait to hear from you. Please share this with anyone who might be interested. More details to come including the cost and personal time commitment. This will be a combination of independent study, group discussions and hands-on workshops. It shall all unfold soon! 

So stay cool and enjoy all. Love, 

Susan

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